We did an urban hike with Urban Hike KC past the restaurant and they mentioned the multiple crab Rangoon flavors, while giving us a little backstory on the business, which caught my attention immediately. So once the hike was over, we went there for lunch. First impression is the space could use a little help in the ambiance department but the customer service was just so beyond welcoming and friendly! Annie's daughter, I didn't catch her name, was the SWEETEST woman I've met in ages. She is so proud of the business and her mom and it was just lovely to see. She gave us a run down on their specialties which, in addition to the multiple flavors of rangoons, included 2 types of egg rolls. We ended up getting 2 orders of the crab rangoons samplers (so my group of 4 could try a half of each flavor) and they were all delicious. I couldn't pick a favorite. We also split a half order of the orange chicken and the Springfield cashew chicken and a full order of the chicken and beef lo mein. Never having Springfield chicken before, I didn't know what to expect. It was good but it doesn't taste Chinese at all. So that was an interesting experience. I would eat it again but if I were craving Chinese food, it wouldn't fit the bill for me. The orange chicken tasted very fresh, and the sauce homemade. The low point for me was the lo mein. It was decent but lo mein isn't a dish I'd ever order for myself so I'm not the best judge of how good it was, as I haven't eaten enough of it in my life. When I went to grab some fresh to-go containers, the host (ah! Wish I'd caught her name) gave me the 3 dessert rangoons to try. Also all very tasty. I think the customer service really gave a lift to the food today. Again, it was good and I would go back, but I live in Overland Park and I wouldn't go back there over close choices like Bo Ling's or ABC Cafe. But that said, I would be a frequent customer if I lived in Strawberry Hill.

We never been before. Chinese to go, please! It's a small place on a corner in KCK. We were kinda overly with the menu. Not sure what to order but we did after meeting the owner Annie. She was sweet and can't believe she's 77 years old and still making food at this age. We saw a lot of reviews and recommendations and wanted to check this place out. Everything was made fresh and delicious. Don't expect dishes bc they will serve it on to go containers. I do like their chicken dishes and it was flavorful. Hopefully I can try the triple delight next time. Would come back again. Orange Chicken Springfield Cashew Chicken Combination Fried Rice Mini Savory Rangoon Sampler (4) 1 Spinach Parmesan Garlic, 1 Bacon jalapeno, 1 Spicy, and 1 Original crab rangoon Strawberry Cheesecake

Wonderful people, delicious food, large portions! The closest thing to authentic Springfield chicken here in KC. We met Chef Annie, super amazing service, the crab rangoons were delicious too!

Who would have thought a small restaurant on a corner just west of downtown Kansas City, KS, would crank out some of the best Chinese food in town? Tao Tao does - and they've been doing it for a while. I struck up a conversation with the woman behind the counter as I was placing my order. She said her family has run this restaurant for over 50 years. You gotta be doing something right if you've been around this long. Their entrees - I'm partial to the Combo Fried Rice - are served in gigantic portions. Please don't feel bad about taking food home. It's practically encouraged. The crab rangoon - which are almost as big as my fist - are the best I've ever had. It's a small place. Please be prepared to wait at peak times.

Tried it out for the first time and it was well worth the trip. My wife had the Springfield Chicken, it was excellent. The vegetables were well done and still had some crunch. I had the Kung Pao Chicken, it had fantastic spice without being overbearing. The chicken egg rolls were large and flavorful. We the Crab Rangoon, the regular and dessert, you can tell that they were hand made by a skilled artisan. They make it worth the trip. If you are looking for great Chinese with friendly service and very healthy portions. This is truly a destination place to go.

I needed a break from holiday food so we decided to check out Tao Tao. We ordered online and went to grab it. They don't have soup available online for some weird reason but they do have it available in store. I probably would have gotten some egg drop soup had it been available. They have a dining area but I didn't check that out. I stayed in the main lobby area while I waited for my food as it was being freshly prepared. The three people I encountered were very nice and welcoming. I ordered the General Tsos chicken and upgraded to fried rice. The chicken was delicious. It's lightly breaded, all white meat, and super tender. I added a spicy sauce and it was also really good. I'd definitely order this again. The fried rice was a bit disappointing. At other places there's usually some veggies and egg to it but this was pretty much just rice that was brown...maybe from soy sauce? It was also a bit crunchy. Next time I'd either do just steamed rice or maybe upgrade to try the noodles. We also ordered plain crab Rangoon and a pork egg roll. The egg roll was just ok. The Rangoon is where it's at! Definitely get some crab Rangoon. They offer different flavors both savory and sweet. So next time, we'll be a bit more adventurous and branch out. The portions are huge. I had 3 meals out of my one order. And prices are super reasonable. I will definitely go back and try some more deliciousness.

Hidden gem!! These folks do not advertise but they were busy the whole time we were there. Everything was made fresh. The crab rangoons are the best in KC. The employees were incredibly friendly. They have pick up and dine in options but you have to order at the counter either way. This family owned restaurant is a must try!

Absolutely delightful. We were in town for an event and googled Chinese near us and we ended up here. So glad we did! So welcoming and inviting, we felt a part of the family. The food was delicious and we'll definitely be back when we're back in town!

Tao Tao has been near the top of my "must try" list. When I hear of fantastic Chinese food, Tao Tao is one that everyone raves about. We have good friends who have sang the praises of Chef Annie, so we all made the trek to KCK recently. It was AMAZING! I can't believe it took me so long to try it! I live about 50 minutes so, in all fairness, I'm not super close to it nor would have found it without the wonderful word of mouth recommendations. I'll preface it with I love Springfield cashew chicken, but have never had authentic Springfield cashew chicken here in KC. Obviously, when I arrived, that is exactly what I ordered. When it came out, the portion was HUGE! The breading on the chicken, the gravy.....everything was perfect! I was over the moon excited! My husband ordered the chopped suey. He was equally as excited as me. The flavors and seasoning all melted together perfectly. The veggies were so fresh (which makes all the difference!). In addition to our entrees, we had to try the egg rolls (pork and chicken) as well as every crab rangoon flavor they had to offer. This is important--so don't miss this--TRY EVERY FLAVOR. Sweet fan? Savory fan? They have it all! Your tummy will be so happy that you did. One very important item to note....the family who owns this is so friendly. When you walk in the door, you already feel like family. Chef Annie was so sweet. Her daughter, Tina, and I became fast friends. You will not only leave with a full belly and leftovers, you will leave with a new favorite restaurant. This is a "run, don't walk" restaurant!