OAO Restaurant
OAO Restaurant

Modern Cantonese Craft

Authentic techniques. Fresh ingredients. Quiet excellence.

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Modern Cantonese dining in Warrington.
Crafted with precision. Served with care.

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Crafted with care. Served without excess.

A Taste of Our Craft

Each dish is a statement. Explore our full menu to discover the complete OAO experience.

Lobster Lychee Gau

Lobster Lychee Gau

Dim Sum

Delicate dim sum with edible flowers. A refined exploration of texture and subtle flavours that defines OAO.

Aromatic Crispy Duck

Aromatic Crispy Duck

Signature

Slow-cooked until perfectly tender, served with warm pancakes, cucumber, spring onion and hoisin. A classic done right.

Steamed Sea Bass

Steamed Sea Bass

Seafood

Whole sea bass steamed with ginger, spring onion and soy — a Cantonese technique that lets the freshness speak.

XO Sui Mai

XO Sui Mai

Dim Sum

Hand-folded pork and prawn dumplings finished with XO sauce. A dim sum staple elevated to something memorable.

What Diners Say

Join hundreds of guests who've experienced OAO's craft

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"Absolutely exceptional dining experience. The Fillet Steak Cantonese was perfectly executed—tender, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The service was attentive without being intrusive. OAO has set a new standard for Cantonese cuisine in Warrington."

Sarah Mitchell

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2026 Season — OAO Championship

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Sprint Leader

Melanie H.

Points

2,490 pts

Days Left

20 days

Our Evolution

We began as TAO (道) — "the way" — a journey in mastering Cantonese cuisine. We were proud to show you the path to authentic flavors.

Today, we are OAO — "One and Only" (独一无二). We've evolved from showing the way to being your destination.

This is not a departure from our heritage—it's a clarification of our purpose. Every lesson, every flavor, every memory from our time as TAO flows into this new, focused mission: to be the one and only place where you experience unmatched Cantonese excellence.

The OAO Promise

Outstanding

Every dish crafted with intention and balance. From ingredient selection to presentation, we strive for excellence that stands alone.

Authentic

Cantonese techniques respected, not reinvented. We honor the deep roots of this cuisine with time-honored methods and genuine flavors.

Only

An experience you'll only find here. A specific blend of culinary artistry, heartfelt hospitality, and cultural reverence that is uniquely OAO.

In Chinese culture, 独一无二 (dú yī wú èr) — "only one, no two" — is the highest form of praise. It signifies something so special it stands alone, without peer or comparison. This is our commitment to you: every dish, every moment, every guest is treated as something precious and unique.

Lobster Lychee Gau - signature dim sum
Restaurant Interior - OAO Ambiance
Aromatic Crispy Duck
Signature Ja Ping
Steamed Seabass

An Atmosphere Like No Other

Calm dining

Thoughtful service

Comfortable, modern setting

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Baldwin's Terrace, Padgate Lane, Warrington

Address

Unit 1 Baldwin's Terrace 9 Padgate Lane Warrington, WA1 3RS United Kingdom

Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday – Friday5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Saturday5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Sunday: earlier 3 PM start

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