This Sichuan restaurant is my happy hometown. I regret not discovering this restaurant earlier. The lamb and scorpion stew is very full of ingredients, including corn?carrots?, and the lamb and scorpion are stewed very well. After drinking it, your whole body feels warm and nourishing. There is also Lao Ma’s Hoof Flower Soup, every bite is delicious and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
H Z
Having a sweet time with friends. The people were nice, and the environment was clean. The food were gorgeous, Sichuan Spicy Chicken was my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saul Cermeno
Good taste
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Anne DG
It’s a small restaurant with good food and a fairly good selection. We had the Sichuan dumplings, hot & sour fish soup and the sichuan chicken. All delicious. We were so hungry forgot to take pics till halfway through our meal. Problem is the street parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gloria Ha
We were going back and forth on where to have a weekday lunch in Allston and finally decided on Little Tao. I'm so glad we tried it! I'll definitely be coming back. The food came out very quickly and was all delicious.We got the weekday lunch specials, which range from $14.95 to $15.95. They all come with rice, which was really delicious! The rice has the perfect balance of sticky and al dente, and paired wonderfully with the food. The complimentary pickled vegetables were also delightfully mala, savory, and crunchy!I got the pickled fish fillet ($15.95) which was amazing! The soup had an addicting savory flavor without being sour and the fish was very tender. I usually don't eat much rice but the soup + rice combo was so good! I would come back just for this.The Sichuan spicy chicken ($14.95) came highly recommended by other reviewers, and I'm happy to share that it was amazing! Great flavor, big pieces of chicken, very fresh and crispy. The chicken took slightly longer than the other dishes, I assume because it was being freshly fried. I would definitely get this again.We also tried the braised beef brisket ($15.95) and braised chicken ($14.95, bone-in). I think the brisket could've been better, and what I tried was a bit tough. I think the other dishes we got were better than these.It's a small restaurant and there aren't many tables, so I imagine it gets quite busy in the evenings. Can't wait for my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zhizhi Wang
The Braised Pork Trotter at Little Tao is simply delightful. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce complements it perfectly. At $14.95, it's a great value for such quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J G
Food was very disappointing, especially considering the price tag.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Chris Wang
Their Signature Kung Pao Chicken is a favorite of mine. The chicken is tender, and the combination of spices, peanuts, and peppers gives it a delicious kick. It's a satisfying dish whether you're having it as a main course or a side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
X X
I just ordered a take out on uber eats for their lunch specials. I ordered the spicy beef. WOW ITS AMAZING. So delicious, and the portion is generous. Definitely will be a regular. Thanks guys
Food: 5
Xuan Tran
Among all the dishes the braised chicken stood out to me. It tasted unique unlike you’ll get anywhere else. I will come back.
I enjoyed their spicy beef noodle soup. The flavor tasted authentic. They gave good amount of beef too.
小甜心
The Sichuan cuisine at Tao Xiaoyanjia is particularly delicious, and the service is also very good. I want to eat every dish. I must order the lamb and scorpion pot. The meat is very tender and has no smell. It is the best lamb and scorpion I have ever tasted! I also ordered a bowl of taotao noodles, which was quite filling and delicious. I will try their other dishes in the future, highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angie
The spicy boiled beef was juicy and full of flavor. The sticky rice pastry was also good. This place always have all the comfort food I want.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yidan Sun
Had a great conversation with the owner and the good was good. Double cooked pork was my favorite. Portion was huge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cuiying Xie
Tao Xiaoyan is a very delicious restaurant. The service is very attentive. This is the ceiling of Sichuan cuisine and I love the food here. I highly recommend Mapo Tofu. The Mapo Tofu here is the best Mapo Tofu I have ever tasted, bar none. The tofu is very stuffy and delicious. The environment of the restaurant is also good. I look forward to coming there next time!
This Sichuan restaurant is my happy hometown. I regret not discovering this restaurant earlier. The lamb and scorpion stew is very full of ingredients, including corn?carrots?, and the lamb and scorpion are stewed very well. After drinking it, your whole body feels warm and nourishing. There is also Lao Ma’s Hoof Flower Soup, every bite is delicious and sweet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Having a sweet time with friends. The people were nice, and the environment was clean. The food were gorgeous, Sichuan Spicy Chicken was my favorite!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Good taste
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
It’s a small restaurant with good food and a fairly good selection. We had the Sichuan dumplings, hot & sour fish soup and the sichuan chicken. All delicious. We were so hungry forgot to take pics till halfway through our meal. Problem is the street parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were going back and forth on where to have a weekday lunch in Allston and finally decided on Little Tao. I'm so glad we tried it! I'll definitely be coming back. The food came out very quickly and was all delicious.We got the weekday lunch specials, which range from $14.95 to $15.95. They all come with rice, which was really delicious! The rice has the perfect balance of sticky and al dente, and paired wonderfully with the food. The complimentary pickled vegetables were also delightfully mala, savory, and crunchy!I got the pickled fish fillet ($15.95) which was amazing! The soup had an addicting savory flavor without being sour and the fish was very tender. I usually don't eat much rice but the soup + rice combo was so good! I would come back just for this.The Sichuan spicy chicken ($14.95) came highly recommended by other reviewers, and I'm happy to share that it was amazing! Great flavor, big pieces of chicken, very fresh and crispy. The chicken took slightly longer than the other dishes, I assume because it was being freshly fried. I would definitely get this again.We also tried the braised beef brisket ($15.95) and braised chicken ($14.95, bone-in). I think the brisket could've been better, and what I tried was a bit tough. I think the other dishes we got were better than these.It's a small restaurant and there aren't many tables, so I imagine it gets quite busy in the evenings. Can't wait for my next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Braised Pork Trotter at Little Tao is simply delightful. The pork is tender and flavorful, and the sauce complements it perfectly. At $14.95, it's a great value for such quality.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was very disappointing, especially considering the price tag.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 3
Their Signature Kung Pao Chicken is a favorite of mine. The chicken is tender, and the combination of spices, peanuts, and peppers gives it a delicious kick. It's a satisfying dish whether you're having it as a main course or a side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I just ordered a take out on uber eats for their lunch specials. I ordered the spicy beef. WOW ITS AMAZING. So delicious, and the portion is generous. Definitely will be a regular. Thanks guys
Food: 5
Among all the dishes the braised chicken stood out to me. It tasted unique unlike you’ll get anywhere else. I will come back.
Restaurantji Recommends
I enjoyed their spicy beef noodle soup. The flavor tasted authentic. They gave good amount of beef too.
The Sichuan cuisine at Tao Xiaoyanjia is particularly delicious, and the service is also very good. I want to eat every dish. I must order the lamb and scorpion pot. The meat is very tender and has no smell. It is the best lamb and scorpion I have ever tasted! I also ordered a bowl of taotao noodles, which was quite filling and delicious. I will try their other dishes in the future, highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The spicy boiled beef was juicy and full of flavor. The sticky rice pastry was also good. This place always have all the comfort food I want.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great conversation with the owner and the good was good. Double cooked pork was my favorite. Portion was huge.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tao Xiaoyan is a very delicious restaurant. The service is very attentive. This is the ceiling of Sichuan cuisine and I love the food here. I highly recommend Mapo Tofu. The Mapo Tofu here is the best Mapo Tofu I have ever tasted, bar none. The tofu is very stuffy and delicious. The environment of the restaurant is also good. I look forward to coming there next time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5