Little Tao – Chinese
Little Tao invites diners into a vibrant space where the air is thick with the enticing aroma of toasted cumin and the sharp, numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns. Glossy, slow-braised meats and fiery, wok-seared specialties take center stage, offering a masterclass in the balance between soul-warming comfort and bold, spicy intensity.
1153, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02134 +16172072781 https://mylittletao.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Lunch Specials
11:30am–3pm Business Day Only
- Braised Pork Trotter - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Chicken - $14.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Kung Pao Chicken - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso’s Chicken - $14.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Spicy Chicken - $14.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Cumin Beef - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Broccoli - $14.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Brisket - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Fish Fillet - $15.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ma Po Tofu - $14.55 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Tofu - $14.55 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Eggplant - $14.55 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Tea Flavored Egg (1pc) - $2 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Crispy Cucumber In Mashed Garlic - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant In Mashed Chili - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton In Chili Sauce - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wonton In Chicken Broth - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chengdu Cold Skin Noodle - $11.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bang Bang Chicken In Sesame & Chili Sauce - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Five Spices Braised Beef - $15.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Tendon & Tripe - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Belly In Garlic & Chili Sauce - $13.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Jerky - $15.95
- Chengdu Cold Noodle - $12.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Traditional Dumplings - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Beef Slice - $15.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pan-Fried Buns - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dumplings/Potstickers (Pork, Fish, Vegetarian) - $13.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chef's Specials
- Sauteed Bullfrog in Chili Sauce - $33.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Brisket Pot (Winter Special) - $34.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Marrow Pot (Winter Special) - $39.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Mala Pot - $34.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Hot & Sour Soup - $13.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef, Mushroom & Cilantro Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Trotter Soup (1 Trotter) - $15.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetables
- Ma Po Tofu - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant w. Garlic And Chili - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Potato - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Cabbage w. Dry Chili - $16.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Basil Eggplant - $16.95 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir Fried Daily Veggies - $16.95 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Poultry
- Signature Kung Pao Chicken - $20.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Spicy Chicken - $21.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso’s Chicken - $20.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Chicken w Pork Intestine - $22.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beer Duck - $23.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoky Tea Flavored Duck - $25.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Spicy Chicken Wings - $22.95 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Duck w Taro - $23.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Pork
- Steamed Pork Ribs - $20.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Stewed Pork - $20.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Pork Trotter - $21.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Chinese Bacon w Garlic Sprout - $21.95 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Twice Cooked Pork Belly - $21.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sauteed Pork Kidney - $21.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Tofu Pork Intestine in Chili Sauce - $22.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Pork Intestine with Dry Chili - $23.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Signature Stew - $28.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Garlic Pork Ribs - $21.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dong-Po Style Pork Knuckle - $28.95 Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Stew w Chestnut - $21.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Beef
- Beef Broccoli - $21.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Boiled Beef - $23.95 Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Cumin Beef - $24.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Beef Brisket w. Potato - $24.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef in Golden Broth - $23.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steamed Marinated Beef - $22.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Diced Beef Steak w Mushrooms - $30.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Stir-Fried Diced Beef Steak w Green Pepper - $28.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Minced Beef W Tofu - $23.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Soft Tofu Fish Fillet In Chili Sauce - $23.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Fish Fillet In Broth - $24.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep Fried Fish Fillet w. Dry Chili - $26.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry Chili Tiger Shrimp - $27.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Grill Fish (Whole Fish) - $38.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Boiled Fish - $35.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Peppercorn Whole Fish - $38.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salt & Pepper Calamari - $24.95 Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Chengdu Mini Pot
- Special Beef Mini Pot - $23.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Intestine Mini Pot - $23.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Mini Pot - $23.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Kidney & Ox Tripe Mini Pot - $23.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Duck Mini Pot - $28.95 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sichuan Special Noodles
- Tao Tao Noodle - $15.95: Pork Mince, Beans in Special Chili Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chengdu Little Noodle - $14.95: Sauteed Pickle Beans w Minced Pork Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sichuan Beef Noodle Soup - $17.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chengdu Soy Bean Paste Noodle - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Fried Egg Noodle Soup - $14.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twice Cooked Pork Belly Noodle - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Noodle - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hot & Sour Vermicelli w Pork Intestine - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- White Rice - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Fried Rice / Noodle - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yang Zhow Fried Rice - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Fried Rice / Noodle - $15.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Mince w Pickle Fried Rice - $15.95 Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Mineral Water - $2.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Coke - $3
- Sprite - $3
- Fanta - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ginger Ale - $3 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Lemonade - $3
- Ice Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chinese Herbal Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Soy Milk - $3.5
- Plum Juice - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
Desserts
- Pumpkin Pancake (4pcs) - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Brown Sugar Ice Jelly - $9.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Brown Sugar Rice Cake - $7.95 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Restaurants near Little Tao
- Asia Wok — Chinese
- Lan Feast — Chinese
- Jahunger Taste of Uyghur — Chinese
- LimeRed Teahouse — Chinese
- Dumpling Kingdom — Chinese
- BOS' Sichuan Taste — Chinese
- Tasty Pot — Chinese
- Ali's Uyghur Kitchen — Chinese
- Heytea — Chinese
- Yi Soon Bakery — Chinese
- Madame Tea — Chinese
- Blue Asia Cafe — Chinese
