Song's - Taos

Diverse and delicious food options. I was pleasantly surprised by the variety offered on the menu. You can enjoy Chinese-American classics, Vietnamese Pho, and Sushi all in one place. While it might seem like an odd combination, everything is prepared well and tastes fantastic, all at a very reasonable price.

Song and his wife are among the friendliest people in all of Taos. The service can be inconsistent, likely because it’s a popular spot and can get busy. I try to visit during off-peak hours to avoid the rush. The staff often needs to help out by translating since the chefs only speak Chinese, and the waitstaff must be fluent in both Chinese and English. Once, I waited half an hour for a pizza that never showed up, so we left and went to Song’s instead. The waiter there sang to us in Cantonese, Japanese, and English, which made for a wonderful experience. In China, people tend to have more time, while here time is often equated with money. I believe the service staff is genuinely trying to meet American standards. You'll never experience intentional negligence here; mistakes happen like they do in any busy restaurant. Many good people, like Song, come to the USA for better opportunities, and I appreciate their efforts. I attended a birthday dinner at Song’s where they generously treated everyone to complimentary green tea ice cream and sweet sesame rolls. While the sushi at Al Hatori is decent, we spent $95 for three people there. The sushi at Smiths/Kroger is overpriced and often contains additives like maltodextrin, plus it isn’t made fresh for you. On the other hand, Song’s is open every day except Sunday afternoons, and you can even place takeout orders. This place truly is one of my favorite restaurants!

The sesame chicken was deliciously crispy, perfectly balanced in sweetness, and had a wonderful sesame flavor.