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Sweet & Sour Crispy Fish - Tolo, New York, NY
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Tolo

4.6 (86)
$50 and over
Chinese
28 Canal St, New York, NY 10002

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Tolo

4.6
$50 and over
Chinese
Lower East Side

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
Tolo is a restaurant by Ron Yan, a Chinese chef that has spent the past decade working in NYC’s culinary scene. Tolo’s menu features a range of dishes from raw seafood to rice and noodles to sweet & sour crispy fish amidst vintage furniture and the backdrop of the open kitchen. Since then, it has earned recognition from Esquire’s Best New Restaurants in America, The Infatuation’s Best New Restaurants in NYC, and the Michelin Guide.

The wide-ranging wine list with over 300 selections is curated by Parcelle. It spotlights natural producers as well as a deep bench of traditional collectibles.

The contact phone number is TEXT ONLY.

All large parties of 7 - 16 people are subject to the prix-fixe menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ron Yan
  • Private party facilities
    Big table energy is officially on the menu. Tolo now welcomes parties of 8-12 in the dining room,
  • Private party contact
    Tolo Large Parties + Events: 917540088498398
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    Cross street is Essex St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located right off the East Broadway F station, where Chinatown and Lower East Side meet.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

  • Tolo's 3rd Birthday Party

    $39.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    Nov 11, 2026 only
    5:00 PM
    Join us in celebrating Tolo’s 3rd birthday! We’re marking the occasion the best way we know how—with great wine, great food, and the best company (that's you)! Come by on 11/11 from 5–7pm for party-style bites featuring some of Tolo’s best-loved dishes, with some bubbles to start. Our full wine list will be available throughout the evening, so settle in, raise a glass, and celebrate Tolo style.

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4.6

4.6
(86)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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Review summary

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Tolo offers a lively and intimate dining experience with "great flavors" and a "seasonal menu". The open kitchen concept adds to the ambiance, making it a "great spot" for date nights. The attentive staff and well-curated wine offerings enhance the dining experience. Highlights include the "five spice pork chop" and "excellent seasoning".
86 Reviews
  1. Jenny Gold

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a gluten free (not celiac) couple, we rarely get to eat Chinese food, so what a treat this was! This is a small, lively, intimate yet approachable restaurant with an open kitchen concept. Service was very attentive, and again, not stuffy at all. We sat at the bar which I think is the best seat in the house because it's so fun to watch the chefs. Great flavors, very interesting and seemingly seasonal menu. We had the five spice pork chop, the duck, green beans, and oysters. All were great and I'd order again, but I'd say the pork chop was the star. We will definitely be back. Great for a date night. They also had a big party there which they were surprisingly able to accommodate for how small the place is. Maybe like 15-20 people.

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  2. Ian

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 15, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Tolo! The food is consistently delicious. And the seasoning and textures excellent - love the spice and heat, just the right amount without overpowering the fresh and handpicked ingredients. And then there is the wine offerings… curated beautifully - a splurge and worth the treat!

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  3. Ryan

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, attentive staff, great spot. Will def be back

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  4. Kara Gold

    Miami4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and ambiance was nice. Will be back!

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  5. Andrew

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on September 22, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was rushed. Server wouldn’t take our order unless we had everything ready to go, however nobody explained the menu to us. Server apologized and said that someone should have explained it before he came. As far as Chinese food goes. The flavors are off. The food tasted good, but this was western food made with Chinese ingredients, did not feel like elevated Chinese food in this regard.

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  6. Penelope

    New York City63 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 21, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Crispy Fish with sweet and sour sauce was delicious, as were the brussel sprout appetizer. I wouldn't recommend the scallops which were bland. Staff was friendly but a little hasty to remove unfinished wine glass or plate. Reservation said to contact them by text only but the phone number on their website wasn't valid - they did send a reminder text but number was different.

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  7. David Gold

    Montreal1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No one offers a greater welcoming than Chef Ron and his qualified team. There’s a dish everyone can enjoy and choose from, always a new delectable experience of bursting flavours. Anyone who knows great Asian cuisine would relish this experience.

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  8. Mickael

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 3, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A must try, for those who appreciate the culinary creativity and exceptional experience with outstanding wine collection.

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  9. Eriko

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on August 29, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We went to take advantage of our Chase Sapphire Reserve dining credits. The food was not bad but everything was extremely overpriced for something you can get at any Chinatown restaurant.

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  10. Grace Gold

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So amazing! Will be back. The food and the service were both incredible.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Ron Yan
  • Private party facilities
    Big table energy is officially on the menu. Tolo now welcomes parties of 8-12 in the dining room,
  • Private party contact
    Tolo Large Parties + Events: 917540088498398
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2025
  • Neighborhood
    Lower East Side
  • Cross street
    Cross street is Essex St.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Located right off the East Broadway F station, where Chinatown and Lower East Side meet.
  • Additional
    Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Tolo accepts private parties, and all large parties of 7–16 people are subject to a prix-fixe menu.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal clothing is appropriate; nothing formal is expected.

Tolo is intimate and energetic, vintage furniture and an open kitchen frame a low‑lit, candle‑touched dining room where bar or counter seats let you watch the chefs at work; evenings can feel lively while later hours quiet down.

For a quieter visit, try Tolo at lunch or later in the evening; if you want a livelier night, Saturday dinner often brings the best buzz.

Tolo has a small, intimate dining room plus a bar/counter (an open‑kitchen chef’s counter where guests can watch the cooks), and it also offers outdoor seating; private parties are accepted.

Tolo tends to feel busiest at dinner, the small dining room fills quickly and prime dinner times (including Saturday nights) can be very lively; lunch visits have been noted as much quieter, and the room often softens later in the night.

Yes, Tolo has earned notable recognition, including a MICHELIN Bib Gourmand (2025), and mentions in Esquire’s and The Infatuation’s Best New Restaurants lists.

The menu is served family-style, and guests report dishes are often large enough to share, several parties note plates big enough to feed two.

Saturday is the sweet spot, reviewers praise both relaxed Saturday lunches and perfect Saturday night dinners at Tolo.

Yes, Tolo is often recommended for date night: guests mention intimate, low-lit seating, sitting at the bar for a date, and a deep, wine-forward list that suits a special evening.

Yes, guests mention that Tolo offers outdoor seating and have enjoyed dining outside.

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Tolo

4.6
$50 and over
Chinese
Lower East Side

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 35 times today
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