Tao‘s Fresh

I loved Tao's fresh - this casual, sizzling lunch/hawaiian spot was just what I needed for a chill Friday night. Came at rush hour at dinner but was able to get a table for 2 ight away. You order via a QR code and our food came out in 15-20 min. - Chicken Katsu (5/5) - chicken was cooked perfectly, breading was crispy, and the katsu sauce was just slightly sweet. This dish came with 3 sides, so I got 2 mac salad and 1 rice. -Beef plate with egg (5/5) - also a great pick, we added teriyaki and garlic sauce and it was delicious. I can't wait to come back and try their other offerings, specifically their garlic shrimp. The best part is this place is also really affordable (~20/dish), which is very fair and great quality and value. Will definitely be back.

This place is similar to sizzling lunch, but with a lot more options in food and drinks. It's a small location located in a shared plaza, so there's plenty of parking. It can get pretty busy, especially on a Friday evening when we went but we were seated pretty quickly. The food came fast as well. The place itself has a few tables, and is able to serve large parties too! My friend and I both for a sizzling plate and it was a good amount of food especially for the price. Meat and fish both tasted fresh!

I visited Tao's Fresh for lunch with my coworker after hearing so many great things about it. Upon entering, we were directed to sit at an open table, and the server promptly brought us water. To place our order, we had to scan a QR code on the table. While convenient in theory, the process was a bit confusing at first because the menu didn't open right away--you have to take an extra step and click "View Menu" at the bottom left corner.I ordered the Curry Beef Cheese Rice based on positive reviews. The dish arrived piping hot, and the flavor was decent--not extraordinary, but enjoyable. The portion sizes were generous, and neither of us managed to finish our meals.The one downside I found tricky about this place was their tipping system. When you proceed to pay, you're required to select a minimum tip of 15% before completing the transaction. While I fully support tipping, I found it frustrating since this restaurant operates mostly as a self-serve establishment. It felt a bit off to have no choice but to tip a minimum amount in order to pay.

Went in for lunch and the man who served me was kind and polite. The spot is a little hidden in Newark but so nice for people who want to dine alone without fearing judgment. I rarely finish all my food, but today I loved the beef plate so much it looks like I licked the plate clean!

A step up from the popular sizzling lunch chain! And a very good option for anyone craving teppanyaki. I've been here three times already and have thoroughly enjoyed each new item I try. From the classic beef rice, to the rich and savory curry beef cheese rice, and the umami eel rice, every sizzling plate has been really good! They have hot sauce, garlic sauce, teriyaki sauce, salt, pepper, and spicy seasoning all on the table so you can dress your plates to your liking, but they are pretty good by themselves already. I've also tried a few appetizers (calamari, gyoza, cheese corn) which were good but the star is still the sizzling plates. Overall, the food is great and I want to come back and try their Hawaiian rice plates.You won't be blown away by amazing service here just because the ordering process is via QR code on the table. Workers do the minimum of seating you, bringing you water and your food. You also pay through the same website you order on, and if you want to do a custom tip, you have to call a worker over.

Came here for lunch during the work week. I was surprised that it wasn't busy at all. I remember this place being packed all the time. This time I ordered the beef sizzling plate. It's a solid dish and tastes similar to the other sizzle plate establishments. You can add some add-one for extra charge. Other than that there are some good sauces on the table that you can add onto your plate. You order through the QR code on the table. The server really only came to bring out the food and water other than that they didn't come around. Which is fine since we had a quick lunch.

Great options here! They have Hawaiian food and sizzling plates here.Today we couldn't decide what we wanted to we just ordered a bunch of apps and shared. Everything was really good! The staff here are super nice and sweet. You scan the menu at the table and order through your phone. Quick service. We ordered the popcorn chicken, cheese corn, fries, edamame, and spam masubi. With a side of curry sauce! So so good. We love this place bc it's a place that we can all agree on especially with our picky kids. Plenty of parking- shared within the plaza. Spacious- love a booth seating. Def recommend

Tao's Fresh is an asian and hawaiian fusion restaurant that serves dishes like hawaiian bbq, sizzling plates, milk tea and more.You order through the QR code and also pay through your phone so service was pretty efficient. We ordered the BBQ Mix Plate and the Hamburger Steak with Curry sizzling plate. The BBQ Mix Plate includes chicken, beef and short ribs. You can choose how many scoops of mac salad and rice you'd like. I ordered mine with two scoops of mac salad and one scoop of rice. I love that they serve the dish with the meat already cut into pieces so it's easier to eat. The hamburger meat from the sizzling plate looked a little dry but it was juicy when you bite into it! The curry added a great touch to the dish. I'd definitely come back again to try the other dishes! It's the perfect place to dine at if your group is craving different things.

This is a pretty good spot to have a 'pepper lunch' style meal. What sets this place apart is their dishes are good and comes in good portions. All of their menu items are reasonable priced. Definitely try the hamburger /w curry sauce if you've had their regular beef / garlic beef before. As an added bonus: the service is quick and you can order and pay entirely through the QR code on the table.

Good spot for lunch or dinner. Prices are inline with other local offerings. Salmon and ribeye with broccoli and corn was awesome, enough for 2 people and order an extra side of rice. I look forward to going back and having the soup.