Tao's Fresh - San Lorenzo, California

Janelle T.

I had very high expectations for this place due to the reviews. The prices were pretty steep as well. I went in with my niece to dine in. She got the chicken and beef teriyaki plate($16)and I got the golden eel with rice sizzling plate($18).With a side of broccoli. Also got the fried calamari. We got our plates and presentation was nice. But the portions were disappointing. My plate was mainly rice and egg. The pieces of eel were REALLY small. At $18 It was honestly NOT worth it. My niece said her plate was ok but she would have much rather gotten it from a Hawaiian BBQ place. It wasn't bad, I could tell the food was fresh I just wish the quantity of *meat given would've equated to the price. The best and my favorite out of everything we ordered was actually the calamari. It was so tasty. Fresh, tasty, crunchy and chewy just like i like it! I would honestly return just for that lol. The total for the 2 plates calamari and side of broccoli came out to a steep $65 with no drinks ordered. Tip not included

Geo W.

I really enjoyed my meal here! I was surprised since it's a bit out of the way, and I don't come to this area a lot, but I decided to try it. I had a sizzling beef plate, and it was delicious. It was thinly cut beef that was raw, and the sizzling plate cooked it while it was at my table. It was the perfect portion, not too much, and not too little. Plus, they had my favorite, Takoyaki. The Takoyaki was a lot better than what I've had at other places. They also have a wide selection of boba tea and drinks. The prices were decent as well. Definitely will be back for more again.

Leonard S. (.

We were looking for a quick meal before going on a party bus, and found this place on our Google search. Located in a small strip mall, tucked away in the corner.

I'm glad we chose this place, because the food was fulfilling! The dishes came out hot & they were prepared fresh. I had the chicken katsu plate, which is my usual go-to at a Hawaiian-style eatery. I was served a large portion of katsu pver rice, with mac salad on the side. The chicken was hot & crispy, and the katsu sauce had great flavor. The good hit the spot 👌

If you're looking for a casual place with good rice plates, then this is the place. The seating area is limited, so you may find yourself waiting a lil bit on a Friday or Saturday night.

My sisters ordered some dessert shakes, and they looked good as well. I didn't try it, but they said they'd order it again. They also had a mixed BBQ plate over rice, which was huge! Definitely a dish you can share with one other person, unless you haven't eaten all day.

Great place to try.

Gerald S.

Food is ok. The atmosphere and food is geared towards a much younger than myself crowd.

Bill T.

What an incredible dining experience! The service was attentive and efficient, with the staff making sure we had everything we needed without hovering. The food was absolutely delicious; we tried the Kung Pao chicken and the Mongolian beef, both of which were full of flavor. The beef was tender, and the sauce was rich and savory. The ambiance was peaceful and cozy, with traditional Chinese lanterns and wooden accents that made the restaurant feel both elegant and welcoming. I’ll definitely be coming back for more!

Dianna T.

Cozy and clean place. We ordered takoyaki, curry beef&cheese w/ rice sizzling plate and beef & salmon w/ rice sizzling plate. We had to flip the beef and salmon until cooked on the hot sizzling plate then eat! Good experience! Good portion size for us. Will visit again. Owners are nice, please keep up with the good quality foods.

Bunny M.

Very cute restaurant with a super fast service. Come here on a Saturday lunchtime and got seated right away. The owner is very nice, we ordered the honey walnut shrimp, popcorn chicken, crab cheese Rangoon, Curry beef rice, Beef rice, seafood rice, and I will say their appetizer taste much better than the entrees.
The waiter caramel Sue four times to add water for us. super friendly

Becca G. F.

We tried Tao's Fresh tonight, which offers Hawaiian BBQ and ... sizzle plates! Got the latter with beef and salmon, which also comes with a raw egg. Cook it all to the doneness you like and make a fried rice dish. We liked it, and I enjoyed my Hawaiian barbecue combo plate *and* that they made it easy to ask for two scoops of mac instead of two scoops of rice. 😀 Always more mac for me, please!