Tao – Pan Asian DHA

⭐ 4.1 Rating 🍽️ Pan Asian (Chinese / Japanese / Thai / Malay / Sushi) 750+ reviews

TAO – Pan Asian is a fine-dining restaurant in DHA Phase 6, Karachi, serving authentic Pan Asian cuisine spanning Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay and sushi under one roof. Open since January 2015, it's known for its Crispy Beef, Dynamite Prawns and a peaceful, upscale dining atmosphere.

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About Tao – Pan Asian dha

TAO – Pan Asian has been serving Karachi since January 2015, built around the idea of bringing authentic Pan Asian flavours together under one roof rather than specializing in a single cuisine. The menu spans Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay and sushi, with Korean-style dishes also featured as part of its broader offering.

The restaurant currently operates from 7-C, Lane 13, Khayaban-e-Bukhari, Bukhari Commercial Area, DHA Phase 6, Karachi. Some long-time customers still refer to an earlier Boat Basin/Clifton-area location, and older Tripadvisor listings reflect that history — but the current, active branch is the DHA Phase 6 address above.

TAO is widely described as a fine-dining, upscale Pan Asian restaurant, with reviewers frequently calling out a peaceful, cozy atmosphere alongside generous portions and attentive staff. Its full online menu is available at menu.taopanasian.com.

Why Visit Tao – Pan Asian?

  • Authentic Pan Asian menu — Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Malay and sushi
  • ✔ Signature dishes: Crispy Beef and Dynamite Prawns
  • ✔ Upscale, peaceful ambience suited to fine dining
  • ✔ Serving Karachi since January 2015
  • ✔ Vegan options, happy-hour food and Wi-Fi available

What People Are Saying

  • "Crispy Beef is the most consistently mentioned favourite across reviews"
  • "Dynamite Prawns, gyoza and the sushi selection are frequently praised"
  • "The atmosphere is often described as cozy, peaceful and family-friendly"
  • "Some reviewers note inconsistent food quality or service on certain visits"

Tao – Pan Asian Menu Highlights

TAO's menu covers the full range of Pan Asian cooking — from starters and soups to sushi, rice, noodles and signature beef and chicken dishes. The full current menu is available at menu.taopanasian.com, with the following reflecting current Foodpanda listings.

Starters
  • Tempura Prawns — Rs. 3,999
  • Dynamite Prawns — Rs. 2,799
  • Beef Gyoza
  • Chicken Drumsticks
Chicken & Beef
  • General Tso's Chicken
  • Kung Pao Chicken
  • Crispy Beef
  • Mongolian Beef
  • Bulgogi Beef — Rs. 1,595
Sushi & Maki
  • Volcano Maki
  • Rainbow Roll
  • California Spicy Roll
  • Crispy Spicy Salmon Sushi
Rice & Noodles
  • Egg Fried Rice
  • Chow Mein
  • Tao's Special Rice Bowl — Rs. 895
Soups
  • TAO Pan Special Soup
  • B19 Soup (chicken & prawn, Pakistani-Chinese style)
  • Thai Clear Soup
Note: Prices above reflect recent Foodpanda and Food Tribune menu listings as of August 2026 and may change over time. For the full current menu, visit menu.taopanasian.com.

Best Time to Visit Tao – Pan Asian

TAO draws a mix of family diners and groups, with its peaceful ambience best enjoyed outside peak weekend hours. Given its fine-dining positioning, reservations are worth considering for evening visits.

  1. Weekday lunch or early dinner — quieter, more relaxed pace
  2. Weekend evenings — busiest, best to reserve ahead
  3. Happy hour — worth checking current happy-hour food offers

Final Thoughts on Tao – Pan Asian

TAO – Pan Asian has held a strong reputation in Karachi's dining scene for a decade, built on dishes like Crispy Beef and Dynamite Prawns and a consistently praised, peaceful upscale atmosphere. Some long-time customers still compare it to its earlier Boat Basin-era location, but the current DHA Phase 6 branch continues to draw a loyal following, backed by hundreds of Google reviews averaging around 4.1/5.

Feedback is strong overall, though not without some inconsistency — a handful of reviews mention beef quality or service varying between visits, which is worth keeping in mind rather than expecting a flawless experience every time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TAO Pan Asian known for?

TAO is known for its authentic Pan Asian menu spanning Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Malay cuisine, with signature dishes like Crispy Beef and Dynamite Prawns, plus an extensive sushi selection.

What are TAO's timings in DHA Phase 6?

TAO is open Monday–Thursday 12 PM–11:30 PM, Friday 1:30 PM–12 AM, and Saturday–Sunday 12 PM–12 AM.

How much does a meal at TAO cost?

Expect to spend roughly PKR 2,000–3,000 per person, depending on what's ordered.

Where exactly is TAO Pan Asian located?

7-C, Lane 13, Khayaban-e-Bukhari, Bukhari Commercial Area, DHA Phase 6, Karachi.

Is TAO the same restaurant that used to be in Boat Basin?

TAO has operated in DHA Phase 6 for years, though some long-time customers recall an earlier Boat Basin/Clifton-area presence, referenced in older Tripadvisor listings.

Does TAO offer delivery?

Yes, TAO has a Foodpanda delivery presence alongside dine-in and takeaway, though its Foodpanda page match is worth confirming before ordering.

🗓️ Last updated: August 2026

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