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Dao's Tai Pan's Restaurant

3.6 (216 reviews)
ModerateVietnamese, Chinese, Thai
Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Emma P.

First time trying Dao's Tai Pan and enjoyed my experience. Got sat very quickly and had quick service throughout our dining experience. My partner and I both enjoyed our meals!

Tiny amount of meat for the pho, all small pieces too
Allison P.

I frequent the Wilmot location and always order the same food. This time, I was in the area so I tried this location instead. First, my to go order was stacked top-heavy, with the soup on the bottom. If I drove away with it like that, as soon as I made a turn the top containers would fall over and take the soup with it. P.S. I asked for a 2nd bag to pack them separately. I ordered the pho with rare beef and vegetables and paid two buck extra to make it a large. When I got home and opened the package, it had less meat than the regular size portion. That's no good especially since I paid extra. We also has shrimp lo mein, which had only 5 very small shrimp. Plenty of noodles, but the shrimp were sad. I will continue to frequent the other location of Wilmot, but cannot recommend this location based on this experience.

Shrimp & Pork Spring Rolls
Ismael R.

I've been to this restaurant several times and it never disappoints. I wish this restaurant was on my side of town. I live 14 miles away in the Southwest area of Tucson. Unfortunately, there are no quality Asian restaurants in our area. Today I had the shrimp and pork spring rolls with a delicious peanut sauce as an appetizer. These spring rolls are to die for. They're super fresh and has a nice crunch to it. Best in town! I also had the chicken broccoli. This entrée had a very nice tasting brown sauce with tender pieces of chicken and perfectly semi cooked broccoli with a side of white rice. So good!! This restaurant has Thai, Chinese, and Vietnamese dishes and by far my favorite Asian restaurant in town.

Red Thai Curry with chicken
Ria H.

Came here on a weeknight for a quick meal. Food was brought out very fast. It was not the most authentic or tasty food, but was filling and fresh. Wait staff was friendly and restaurant was clean. We asked for everything "very spicy" and felt that it was a bit bland. Prices were also on the higher side for the portions. If you like Americanized Asian food in a relaxing atmosphere, this spot is for you.

Pho with all the meats and pork & shrimp roll app
Dahee K.

I personally think this place is better than miss Saigon and the prices are lower but you get a bigger portion. I've never dined in but always get my pho and pork & shrimp roll for take out. I'd recommend this place if you like Vietnamese food

Thai iced tea boba...delicious!!
Jessica B.

It's difficult to find decent Asian food in the Tucson area. Coming from Washington State I am an avid lover of Asian food and am always trying to find those restaurants here which have that level of quality. Dao's restaurant is one such place. They offer Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese food dishes. All of their food is on point and they serve their food with a smile on their face along with great customer service. I tried their Pho combo and my boyfriend had their beef pad thai. We also shared a plate of crab puffs, and had a Thai iced bubble tea and mango bubble tea. All around a great experience and I look forward to going back and trying what else they have to offer!

Vietnamese crepe
Brian S.

We were cautious considering the reviews but are fans of Thai, Vietnamese and Chinese food so we figured we would stop in. We were pleasantly surprised. We know people have talked about inconsistencies and we have only been here once but it was more than enough to convince us to return. First the service was excellent, Edgar was welcoming and attentive and very knowledgeable about the food. The murals on the walls were lovely and the overall decor was much nicer than we expect for a casual restaurant. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We ordered four dishes, and the price was very reasonable for both the quality and portion sizes. We got two meals out of each appetizer and main dish, which was very impressive. They had a selection of boba tea and hot tea, which we both loved. The food itself was impressive, again considered this is a casual dining establishment. The Vietnamese crepe was well seasoned and light. It did need the light sauce it came with, but it was very good overall. The spring rolls were excellent. The shrimp was succulent and dish was very light with the perfect amount of mint and scallion. The peanut sauce was not necessary, but enhanced the dish. Our entrees were the Pad Thai, and Garlic and Peppers Chicken in Clay Pot. The Pad Thai was solid; it needed a little brightness perhaps from basil, or the addition of a little vinegar (or more lime) but tasty nonetheless. The Clay Pot Chicken was the real star--it was perfectly balanced with a nice heat and bite that kept you wanting to eat more. Overall a very yummy dish that we would order again. The combination of good food, good price, and good service makes this place a pick. We plan to come back and try more of the variety of dishes available and will update our review.

Popcorn chicken
Nikki M.

We are from out of town and wanted to try Vietnamese food while in Tucson. None of the restaurants were open for dine-In except for this one. We had to take a temperature test before sitting down. Customer service was great and very attentive. Food was just OK. Bun Bo Hue broth was good but the noodles was too soft. Pho broth was decent but noodles was hard and there was very little meat. The popcorn chicken is very bland and too breaded. Portion size is small so it wasn't fulfilling. Overall decent food but not worth the money. Great service though!

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I am from out of town and stopped in for Spring Rolls. They were flavorless including the peanut sauce. It was disappointing.

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New owners! Great food! Family business... been three times in 6 weeks or so they have owned it.

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The pho is magical snd delicious. Jen is awesome! When I am not feeling well it puts a smile on my face and warm soup in my belly.

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Great food with great service. This place is it! I recommend the pho, doesn't matter what type you get - it will be delicious!

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4.0(383 reviews)
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Was in the area on a business trip, and found this place on yelp. Ordered the pho dac biet and an…read moreorder of shrimp spring rolls. Soup for the dac biet was a bit on the lighter side, but there were plenty of ingredients and lots of pho noodles. The shrimp spring rolls were HUGE, and it paired perfectly with the provide peanut sauce. Good service and good pricing considering the area. However the restaurant is a bit hidden in the corner of the plaza, but can also be accessed through the next door Asian supermarket (Lee Lee International Supermarket). Worth checking it out when in the area. Come and support your local small businesses!

This was easily one of the worst bowls of pho I've had. It looked like pho and smelled vaguely like…read morepho, but whatever was happening once I tasted it was something else entirely. I understand that options for truly authentic pho in Tucson are limited, so I wasn't expecting perfection. I was simply hoping for something average. Unfortunately, this wasn't even close, especially if you've had good pho before. The broth was the biggest problem. It lacked the depth, balance, and aromatic richness you expect from a good pho broth, and it left behind a strange, aftertaste that made the entire bowl difficult to enjoy. We also ordered the spring rolls, which didn't fare much better. After one bite, neither of us had any interest in finishing them. The one real advantage is the location, since it's connected to Lee Lee International Supermarket, which is itself a decent market and makes the restaurant convenient if you're already shopping there. Unfortunately, convenience is about the only thing good about this place.

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Miss Saigon

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4.0(906 reviews)
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We were hungry after vending at a large event nearby and we arrived and only waited 5 minutes to be…read moreseated. The menu is extensive, and we finally settled on Pho Ga (Chicken Pho, my favorite!) and #19 Steamed tofu with mixed veggies wok tossed with vermicelli noodles! Both dishes came out piping hot and the pho comes with a side dish of sprouts and basil + two containers of hoisin and hot sauce, YES! Checkout my photos... The BEST service, friendly and super fast. Thank you for checking on us and making sure we had our cups full with water! Boy it's hot in Arizona. When we come back in town, this is the place we will headed to for a comforting meal!

This is one of my favorite restaurants and didn't realize I have never reviewed it! Shame on me!…read more I have tried many items on the menu but my 2 favorites are the fried spring roll appetizer that comes with lettuce, noodles, cucumbers and cilantro. You put the roll in the lettuce and top it with the rest and dip it in their excellent fish sauce concoction. Chefs kiss! Second is the pho, I like the rare beef and tripe in the spicy broth. If you like spicy please try this broth...it's the best soup broth I've ever had. The fusion of heat, beef broth, ginger and whatever be they put in there is excellent. Always consistent. Oh and they have great boba tea! The boba is cooked just the way it is supposed to be- soft but not soggy, cold but not frozen or hard.

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In the sizzling desert heat of Tucson, finding a legit spot for Chinese noodle soups seems like a…read moremirage - but the people don't lie. The unassuming run down strip mall facade I hope offers a low rent lot for them to keep business going forever, and also offers customers pretty reliable free parking. Take a menu and order first at the register before finding a seat within the bare bones interior. Yes, there's a cool wall mural of a kung fu noodle girl and a LOT of (hopefully) ironic quips about working, but otherwise it's just some tables, the glass storefront, the register, and the kitchen. It's fortunately pretty spacious so you won't have to feel the heat radiating from your neighbor or their soup bowl. I like a focused menu, and Noodleholics has just a few different options that they do and do well. We opted for the spicy Chaoshou Dumplings as well as a bowl of the Taiwanese Beef and The Guilin. The Chaoshou Dumplings were good but just okay, with me hoping for an oilier type sauce to better coat each dumpling, though the sauce definitely has a kick. The noodle soups though... Wow. Both soup bases were savory rich and nourishing, packed full of fresh protein and veggies. I liked the wide wheat noodles more than the thinner rice noodles in the Guilin, but really enjoyed the mixture of pickled veggies and crunchy peanuts that often don't make it into dishes outside of a true Chinese restaurant. I do think the beef and pork could be more tender, but they really perfected the crispy skin of the pork. This is a great affordable, casual meal that just feeds your soul, and I like that once they bring your food out, everything else is self-serve so you're not waiting around for a takeout box or refilling water, which is all located at a convenient counter. Another mark of an authentic Asian restaurant is a toothpick dispenser (check!). If they ever opened a location in my area, I know I'd be a regular!

This meal honesly healed me. I saw this place through yelp and Tiktok and had to give it a try. The…read moreladies who helped us were super sweet. You order at the register and can choose to sit anywhere. Our food came out quickly. We ordered the Guilin dried style and the other bowl with broth. The noodle bowl includes rice noodles. meat-based spiced sauce, spicy pickled greens & bamboo, pickled long beans, roasted peanuts, and you can choose between 2 proteins. For my two proteins, I chose crispy pork belly and pork intestine. I wish they gave a little more because it was so good. I personally loved the dry one because the noodles soaked well with the sauce. The sauce was sooo gooodddd. The noodles were perfectly cooked - had a good soft bounce to it. The guilin with broth was also so good. The broth was perfectly cooked chicken broth. The pickled greens were a nice touch to balance the flavors. I wish this place was closer to me because I literally would go every week. This is one of the best noodle bowls I had in such a long time. Next time when I am in Tucson, I am going to try their other menu items because everything looked so good. Very reasonable price and great portions. There were lots of tables inside. Restaurant was clean. Parking was spacious. You have to try this!!

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Wow. New favorite sandwich shop!…read more The Lemongrass Beef sub was incredible. The beef was tender and full of bright flavor, and the mix of fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and a little jalapeño heat made every bite pop. My husband and I split the sandwich and we both loved it. I also ordered the Honeydew Milk Tea with egg custard and boba. The tea and custard were perfect and refreshing. The boba was still good, but the texture felt like it had been sitting for a bit. We visited about an hour before their 3pm closing time on Monday, and the other days of the week have later closing times, so that could be why. I enjoy Capriottis, Firehouse, and Baggins, but Banhdicted is on a whole different level. The drinks are wonderful too. Being right next to Lee Lees makes it an easy stop, and it is close to the Tesla supercharger which is great for grabbing food to go. Customer service was friendly. Service was fast. They have an app for earning rewards. Seating is cozy inside with a couple of spots outside. It was comfortable for the two of us and not busy on a Monday afternoon. It is officially our new go to spot for sandwiches and drinks!

I could go 'Bahn and on' about how awesome this place is!…read more I've known of Banhdicted for a long time and finally made it in: what an absolute delight! I got the BBQ Pork Banh Mi and my fiancee got the Lemongrass Beef Bahn Mi. Both sandwiches were fantastic: the bread is outstanding - soft yet a perfect crusty crunch - the meats were perfectly flavored and so tender, then wrap it up with the perfect flavor combinations of the fresh veggies & cilantro. The seat area is small & quaint, more of a takeout restaurant than a place you'd hang out. But if you choose to there are a few tables and it's a calm atmosphere. The staff was kind and got the food out ASAP. Overall I highly recommend and will be returning soon!

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This dining experience was one of the best…read more Starting off with the decor... Five stars Then the happy hour appetizers... Off the hook The Pho was incredible because the broth was homemade, and there was no skimping on anything, especially in the flavor department The only thing tricky is finding parking nearby, but just keep driving around till you find a spot. I promise you it's worth it... Five stars all the way

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