Tao Yuan Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Tao Yuan Restaurant in Brunswick, ME offers a unique Asian Fusion dining experience with a focus on tapas/small plates. With a diverse menu that includes cold plates, dim sum, and hot plates, Tao Yuan caters to various dietary restrictions. The modern ambiance and intimate setting make it an ideal spot for a romantic date night. The standout dishes include the flavorful pork buns, steamed Shao Mai, and the refreshing Asian Slaw. While the menu suggests 3 to 4 plates per person, the small plates can add up in cost. Despite this, the creative cocktails and exceptional service make Tao Yuan a must-visit destination for dumpling lovers and cocktail enthusiasts. Overall, Tao Yuan Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience with complex and balanced flavors that are sure to satisfy your taste buds.
Food - Cold Dishes
Mama Yews Smashed Cucumber Salad
garlic, chili oil, sesame, rice vinaigrette [vegan, can be made gluten/soy sauce-free]
Eighty Ate Slaw
cabbage, carrot, peapods, peanuts, crispy shallots[vegan, can be made gluten/soy sauce-free]
Shiitake Dumplings
Deep fried with peanut sauce, house made sriracha, scallions, cilantro, sesame (ve)
Beef Bulgogi Potstickers
pan fried dumpling with caramelized onion and soy with burnt scallion aioli
Claypot Rice Balls
crispy rice, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, Chinese sausage, and scallion with sweet soy sauce (SF)
Pork & Fennel Frond Dumplings
deep fried with ginger and sesame served with Zhenjiang vinegar
Chicken & Red Pepper Potstickers
pan fried dumpling served with a creamy chili and onion sauce
Wonton Handkerchief Soup
Deconstructed soup shrimp and pork meatballs, shrimp and chicken broth, Daikon radish, cilantro, scallion, sesame oil, house made sriracha
Food - DimSum
Food - Hot Dishes
Yee Mee Noodles
crispy egg noodles with shrimp, Chinese broccoli, celery, carrots, and water chestnuts in oyster sauce (SF)
Kung Pao Tofu
[vegetarian] fried tofu with chili sauce, peanuts and scallions served with rice[can be made GF/soy-free]
Kung Pao Chicken
fried chicken with chili sauce, peanuts and scallions served with rice[can be made GF/soy-free]
Dong Po Rou
braised pork belly with Napa Cabbage in garlic soy sauce, scallion, chili threads and garlic chips
White Rice
Napa Cabbage
garlic soy sauce, scallion, chili threads and garlic chips[can be made gluten/soy sauce-free]
Vegan Mousse
Vegan meringue crumble, tart raspberry sauce (ve,gf)
Pavlova Nest
yuzu curd, orange sections, lime zest
Food - Sweets
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