Restaurant Review: Tao's

Few months ago, my parents celebrated their wedding anniversary at a restaurant in Buleen called Tao’s. This restaurant is a hidden secret within the suburbs, situated off the eastern freeway.
Tao’s is a careful modern fusion of east and west cuisines, unlike other restaurants the menu comprises of a selective degustation with 7 courses.

The décor of the restaurant reminds me of a country ski lodge but with subtle hints of Asian inspired furnishings. Dimmed lights and solid wooden tables and romantic pastel colors make the dinning room suited for multiple occasions.

During the end of December a special Christmas/New Year menu was available, which slightly differed from the original.

Golden Egg, Tempura Zucchini Flower,Asparagus and Turkey Summer Roll.

 

Raw Beef Tataki with Red Wine Tomato.

 Seafood salad with Wa-Fu Dressing.

Oysters with Japanese Flavors.

Seafood Bonito Chawan-Mushi.

Creamy Pumpkin Soup with Pinenuts.

Cream of Mushroom Soup with Truffle Oil.

Sour Plum Palette Cleanser.


Marinated Lamb with Miso Cream.

Baked Salmon with King Prawns on Avocado Sauce.

Mexican Spiced Rubbed Grilled Free Range Chicken.

Sizzling Steak with Black Pepper and Mushroom Sauce

Japanese Mountain Vegetable Fried Rice

Vanilla Pannacotta and Green Tea Cheesecake

Entrée appetizers and all the surprises in the middle were amazing, new and refreshing as for the mains they were a let down. Don’t get me wrong a restaurant that delivers on everything else except 1 course 6/7 is alright by me!

 

Address: 201 Bulleen Road Bulleen VIC 3105
Reservation: 03 - 9852 - 0777
Email: taos.restaurant@gmail.com
Website: http://www.taosrestaurant.com.au/