TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge opening at Mohegan Sun
TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, a 10,000 square-foot pan-Asian restaurant and lounge, plans a March 23 opening at Mohegan Sun.
The 300-seat restaurant is located off the Sky Tower’s hotel lobby. The space features a 1,600-square-foot Ink Lounge, a sushi bar, and a 16-foot-tall Quan Yin statue anchoring the main dining room.
TAO Group Hospitality partner and chef Ralph Scamardella oversees a menu of PanAsian
fare, with specialties like satay of Chilean sea bass, lobster wontons, Peking duck, crispy snapper in “sand” and its signature “tuna sashimi Pringle,” with raw tuna atop a wonton pressed into a potato chip shape.
The full menu features small plates, dim sum, sushi and sashimi, entrees from the “sea, sky and land” including steaks, chicken and fish; barbecue items like lamb yakitori and crackling pork belly; and noodle and rice dishes, like pad Thai, Hong Kong fried noo
dles and lobster fried rice. The bar will offer craft cocktails and an extensive sake menu.
“We are looking forward to welcoming guests to TAO Asian Bistro & Lounge, where epicureans and thrill-seekers alike who visit our property will enjoy an elevated experience that blends unforgettable food with a dynamic energy that can’t be found anywhere else,” said Jeff Hamilton, Mohegan Sun’s president and general manager.
“As the premier entertainment destination in the Northeast, we are constantly looking for world-class partners to up the ante and deliver exceptional entertainment to our visitors — TAO is a brand that does just that, and we are excited to welcome them to the Mohegan portfolio.”
Tao Group Hospitality develops, owns and operates large restaurant and entertainment venues under various brands around the globe, including Tao, Marquee, Avenue, Lavo, Beauty & Essex, The Highlight Room and Koma. The brands are located in major markets like New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Sydney and Singapore.
Reservations are available at TAO Mohegan for March 23 and beyond. Tables are restricted to a maximum of 8 guests. Visit taogroup.com.