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Asian Restaurant

TAO

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6421 Selma Ave

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26/100
Poor

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Verified September 1, 2026

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TAO — Los Angeles, California
TAO · 6421 Selma Ave

What AI says about TAO.1

We ask the assistants the questions customers actually ask, and record what comes back — quoted verbatim, dated, with the capture kept as evidence.

ChatGPT

Not named

Asked “best asian restaurant in Los Angeles”

ChatGPT answered with other businesses. TAO was not mentioned.

Checked September 1, 2026

Perplexity

No answer

We have no answer from Perplexity to show.

Gemini

No answer

We have no answer from Gemini to show.

Named by 0 of 1 assistant as of September 1, 2026. We have no answer on record from 2 more.

What people keep saying.2

Every review this business has, read and distilled — the mood, the consistent praise, and the recurring complaints.

TAO offers a vibrant dining experience with a unique atmosphere, featuring impressive decor and a lively ambiance that transitions to a nightclub feel later in the evening. However, many reviewers noted issues with service and management, leading to a mixed experience overall.

Consistently praised

Exceptional service from staff like Cas, Trey, and Jeremiah
Delicious sushi and Mongolian beef
Unique and beautiful decor

Recurring complaints

Long waits for seating despite reservations
Poor communication regarding waitlist and table readiness
Inconsistent food quality, with some dishes being overly greasy or sweet

The bottom line: While TAO is praised for its vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff, it struggles with service consistency and food quality, particularly during busy times.

TAO — Los Angeles, California
TAO · 6421 Selma Ave

The score, explained

Why 26.3

Eight signals make up the AI Score. Weight is how much a signal counts; the score is how this entry measures on it. The same method for every business — never for sale.

75% of asian restaurants in the registry score higher.

Scanned September 1, 2026

SignalScore /100
Retrieval groundingWhether you appear in the ranked results AI retrieves and cites: AI-Overview citations, organic top-10 for your money queries, and the Bing index ChatGPT leans on.
0
Off-property attestationVolume and consistency of what others say about you: YouTube mentions, branded web mentions, third-party “best-of” lists. The cause of retrievability.
39
AI visibilityWhether ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and AI Overviews name you, and whether they name you for the right service.
0
Reviews & responseThe star average is only one input. We also read volume, velocity, the specificity of review language, and response cadence. Specific reviews are what AI quotes verbatim.
93
Backlink & citation authorityDomain authority and editorial quality of the sources that attest to you.
70
Google Business ProfileRequired and recommended fields; update cadence. The listing AI pulls from first.
90
Speed & mobileCore Web Vitals at the 75th percentile, on a real phone.
21
Content freshness & schemaCrawl recency, intent alignment, valid JSON-LD, canonicals.
79

What’s holding this entry back: retrieval grounding and ai visibility — the signals dragging the score below where the rest of the record sits.

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Standing

Where the entry ranks.

6th

of 7 asian restaurants in Los Angeles, ranked by AI Score.

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TAO — Los Angeles, California
TAO · 6421 Selma Ave

The facts

Address6421 Selma Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028, USA
Hours
Today (Tue) · 5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Monday5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday5:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday11:00 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 11:00 PM
Phone(323) 593-7888
Websitetaolosangeles.com
Price$$$$

Typically busiest — Saturday

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Questions

About TAO.

Does the restaurant accept reservations?

Yes, the restaurant accepts reservations, allowing guests to secure their preferred dining time.

What are the restaurant's hours of operation?

The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM and 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM.

What is the restaurant known for?

The restaurant is known for its exquisite food, particularly the sushi and Mongolian beef, as well as its exceptional service and vibrant atmosphere.

Is there parking available at the restaurant?

The restaurant does not provide specific information about parking; guests may need to check local parking options in the area.

What special features does the restaurant offer?

The restaurant features a unique ambiance with artistic decor and offers a family-style dining approach, which is recommended for groups to enjoy a variety of dishes.

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