This hot stone braised rice was incredible. The rice and mushroom sauce came packed separately, so I mixed everything together at home before eating. The aroma hit immediately. The rice was perfectly cooked--each grain was plump, slightly chewy, and honestly some of the best rice I've had in a long time. Every grain was coated in the rich porcini sauce, making it impossible to stop eating. And I'm usually not even a big rice person. There was just a tiny hint of spice (or maybe pepper), but it was perfectly balanced and added a little extra depth without overpowering the dish. The porcini mushrooms were soft, silky, and full of flavor. Even the green peppers and scallions were delicious and added great texture. Absolutely worth trying. I'd recommend this dish to every friend without hesitation. read more

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Came here before going to a show- reservation was for 5pm on a Tuesday- is was initially empty and by 6:30 it was packed. It's one of those places where you order from a tablet and if you need to order a cocktail or a server, you have to press a call waitstaff button. This is not my cup of tea but.... We ordered a bunch of items- should have taken pictures of the screens but forgot to do so. We ordered the Artisan Dim Sum Platter, the Signature Bao Platter, and possibly the shrimp dumplings (can't remember). These all were fine, but I felt like they needed salt and the sauces weren't doing it for me. We also ordered a shrimp dish- I think maybe the one with garlic sauce and also traditional savory sauce noodles. The shrimp were huge and tender, I almost thought they were undercooked, that's how soft they were. The noodles were put together by the server at the table which was interesting, but I felt these dishes also needed salt/ slightly bland. I'd actually come back but ask for salt or a salty sauce/ I'd like to try the American fusion menu. I know, don't judge me! Minus a star for lack of salt and the terrible music/volume of it too. read more

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Second time here after almost a year. Group of 7 ladies ordered fried mushrooms, pan fired bao, pickled cucumbers as the appetizers and cumin lamb, clay roasted chicken, stir fried beef with cilantro, spicy tofu in a pumpkin, and mushroom with rice in the clay pot. Everything was delicious especially lamb, beef and chicken, and rice. The spicy tofu was a new dish for me and overly seasoned in my opinion. And I don't like the taste of pumpkin anyway. Services were very attentive. The serve of roasted chicken was quite a show. Enjoyed our lunch tremendously here. read more

Blue Blossom - Nice place. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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The Chinese food was so delicious. Almost everything we ordered was a hit: the stir fried cabbage, pork belly, beef chow fun, string beans, pork buns, and the hot stone braised rice. The hot stone braised rice was my favorite; the braised sauce went so well with the rice. The beef chow fun was also cooked very well. The pork buns had a delicious soup inside. I thought the black pepper beef was fine; the sauce was good but the meat was okay. The chicken soup dumplings were also kind of weird--we only got them because they were out of everything but that and Wagyu beef. We walked in Saturday evening ~9 PM and were seated immediately for a group of five. The location is very convenient too. You order through an iPad that has a well-designed menu. read more

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Food here is solid, especially considering the general quality of Chinese food in Manhattan. We started with the wagyu beef soup dumplings, which were tasty. The pork and shrimp pan-fried dumplings were also a good choice. For the main, we had the half Peking duck. The portion is on the smaller side compared to other spots, but the presentation was thoughtful. The pancakes came individually separated by baking paper and had a great "Q" texture, a bit of the nice chewiness. The sauce is good, and they serve it with sliced cantaloupe alongside the usual cucumber and scallions, which actually makes for a really great wrap. The Shanghai fried noodles with chicken were a highlight. They had authentic wok chi (鑊氣), which is hard to find and made the dish feel very genuine. Dessert was a bit of a letdown. We ordered the mango pomelo sago, but the mango tasted canned rather than fresh. It came with very small amount of the sago; they definitely need to add more. On the drinks side, the happy hour is a great deal with plenty of $10 options. I got a glass of prosecco. I also tried their signature Blue Blossom cocktail. It is cool concept, but the flavors didn't really mesh well and it wasn't that impressive. The bartender is really cool and friendly, which added to the vibe. Good spot for a casual meal or happy hour if you are around. read more

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I hope this was an anomaly and not a permanent thing but last time I came here the quality and quantity of the food had done down significantly enough for it to be noticed. In particular this was true of their Peking duck. The portions were way smaller than normal. Maybe they are trying to get 1.2 or 1.5 dishes out of each duck to cut costs. Maybe they only had smaller ducks that day. Also, quality of the other foods were not up to par with the numerous times I've been there. There was just something slightly off. Anyway, I will give them the benefit of the doubt and not lower my rating. . . yet. read more

Beautiful Chinese restaurant known for its Peking Duck. First impression upon walking in is that this place is very classy. Also noticed that nearly every table had been served the Peking Duck. So of course we took the hint and ordered a Half Size portion of Peking Duck to share with my wife. Only mistake was not going with the full order. The duck was very nicely prepared and presented, nothing like how they do it in China. So for me, I loved it. Just take the tortilla wrap, add a few slices of meat, a veggie and the sauce and eat. Fabulous. We also shared an order of pork soup dumplings which were also top shelf (note we eat pork soup dumplings monthly, so these were good). Draft beer was also nice, the brand was new to me. Service was nice and I'd also mention that it was nice a quiet in the dining room, which is a pleasant surprise. Definitely recommend. This was my first time here, my wife's second and we will return. read more

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First time dining at a modern Chinese restaurant and it was a very nice experience. Blue Blossom has a contemporary, elegant, and upscale decor. Their blue-white porcelain table settings and dishware complement the beauty that captivates every patron upon entering the establishment. The hospitality was stellar. It started with our menu being presented on an electronic tablet. Items were accompanied with crystal clear photos, it was easy to navigate, and all of our questions were answered in appreciated detail. The presentation of the food was award winning and every item was delicious, large enough to satisfy, and even the dipping sauces were presented in an ornate fashion. We ordered the following: Steamed Vegetable Dumplings. They were artistically created/presented and the dipping sauces (soy, sweet, spicy) elevated the taste exquisitely. The other selection was the Wagyu Beef Xiao Long Bao. These Shanghai-style soup dumplings were wrapped in colorful/delicate wrappers and were scrumptious. The beef was tender, the juices inside fully enveloped every inch of each dumpling and both items are highly recommended. To cap this meal, we shared the Mango Pomelo Sago. This is a popular, refreshing Hong Kong-style dessert soup made with mango, pomelo, and sago pearls, blended with a creamy base of coconut and evaporated milk. Each spoonful was mouth-watering and the different textures made this an extraordinary delicacy. read more

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Absolutely loved my experience at Blue Blossom. The menu was a blend of chinese fusion with a creative touch, and every dish we tried was delicious. The crab + pork xiao long bao and the cumin lamb were 10/10, highly recommend. We also ordered the stir-fried string beans, dan dan noodles, roasted Peking duck, and the pork belly appetizer. Pork belly was good but not quite as memorable as the other dishes. The service was warm, attentive, and thoughtful throughout. Perfect for dinner w friends or a date. Also, my phone was dying and they were kind enough to let me charge it. I really appreciated that :3 read more

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Ambiance, nice. Service, nice but kind of slow to get the food. Bathrooms, nice. Flavor of food, alright. Temperature of food, lukewarm to cold. All of it! We did have one dish that was hot. It was manageable but I couldn't believe the peking duck wasn't even warm. That one was just cold. It also seemed old, like they cooked it a while ago because it was dry. We told the waiter it wasn't hot and he took the duck away and came back in less than 5 minutes with a warmer duck. It still wasn't hot. Ah well. The hoisin sauce was very salty. The soup dumplings, tasty, were also not hot. I've never had a soup dumpling where the basket wasn't steaming hot when it came out. I still can't get over how a Chinese restaurant didn't serve us hot food. It wasn't very crowded when we were there so not sure what was the issue. Maybe we were forgotten. Maybe their heater lamps broke. Anyhoo, come here if you're not nit-picky about food and want pretty good tasting Chinese food with a nice ambiance. It would make a nice date spot. read more

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Came here for dinner without a reservation on a Tuesday night and got a table without a problem. The restaurant was spacious and welcoming and we were greeted with a friendly hostess as soon as we walked in. We ordered various dishes to share including their pork XLB, steamed veggie dumplings, hot and sour soup, stir fried string beans, duck fried rice, salted baked chicken and beef brisket stew with puff pastry and wine sauce. Their XLB was excellent. Just the right size, not too big and not too small, juicy, flavorful, and the skin was delicate yet durable with a QQ texture. It was so good we had to order another one. I also really liked their veggie dumplings. Their dumpling skin was just as good as the XLB and it's packed with flavor even though it was just veggies. I also enjoined their hot and sour soup. When I order hot and sour soup from different restaurants, it's never sour enough for me and I would always have to request vinegar on the side. I was surprised the flavors of the soup here were well balanced and I did not have to add additional vinegar to it. Their duck fried rice was also one of our favorite. It came out pipping hot with a lot of "wok Hei". It was flavorful yet not too salty and also had a lot of meat inside. The salted baked chicken was good but I can't say I was completely impressed with it. The presentation was a little gimmicky and I was told it's not moutai wine inside the bottle and it was just for show. Aside from that, I found the chicken to be a little too salty to my liking but the ginger and scallion sauce was very fragrant and helped neutralize the saltiness of the chicken. The meat however, was very juice and tender. The stir fried string beans, I found it a little bland and some of the strings were still attached which made it hard to chew. The beef stew, while we liked the puff pastry and the beef was tender, there were no red wine taste at all. It was literally just a tomato beef stew and I found it to be a little too sour. Our server was very friendly and attentive. They also have happy food from 5-7pm on weekdays so they have a limited drink menu for $10 during that time. Overall, we had a great time dining at blue blossom. Although some of the dishes were a miss for me, I think their dumplings are very solid. I also saw a lot of people ordering their Peking duck so I would want to return to try that out. One of the best indicator is that by the time we were done with our meal, the restaurant was pretty much packed on a week night and they were mostly Asians which indicates the food is authentic and good. read more

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This place is so underrated. It's a good thing because finding a table here is never a problem. We came here several times and tried most of their dishes and they all have been excellent. The restaurant very spacious, good service and close to Q train. read more

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I forgot to take a picture of everything but they have a nice lunch special. Very friendly and attentive service too read more

Blue Blossom - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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My friends and I made a reservation ahead of time for dinner. We arrived early, and the hostess was very accommodating. First, the interior was beautiful. There was a beautiful bar by the entrance, there were beautiful lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and the seating inside was very open and spacious. At the end of the restaurant, you could even see the soup dumplings being made. Second, two out of the three cocktails we got were delicious. The peach blossom glaze and the jade green cocktails were excellent; the velvet white one was too bitter for me. Finally, the food itself was incredible. We ordered the soup dumplings, salted and baked chicken, and the stone pot braised rice. (Side note: I loved that the menu had pictures for many of the dishes.) We were so full by the end of dinner! I would definitely come again to try more. read more

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Came here for a work dinner and got to try a bunch of different things. We had the soup dumpling platter, where I got to try the truffle pork dumpling. While it was good, I didn't pick up any of the truffle flavor, so I would probably skip getting this and opt for the regular or regular + crab as both were delicious. However, I will say at this price point, there are definitely better options out there. I also tried the peking duck which super delicious and fantastic. They didn't give enough wrappers, but they gave us more when we asked which was nice. We also tried the cumin lamb which was the perfect amount of heat. The garlic string beans had a great flavor and would definitely recommend getting. Finally we tried the fish filet stew. The fish was tender and delicious with a subtle amount of heat. The service here was mixed. Sometimes they were so on point with refilling our tea and waters, and then at other time we were frantically trying to flag down a server. Overall nothing bad though. Would come here again for a special occasion! read more

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I saw this place on Tiktok and wanted to bring my mom to try this place out. The place itself is beautiful and very spacious - there is two floors so plenty of seating but you do not feel squished at all. The staff was very friendly and the service was great - everything came out very quickly. My mom and I decided to get the beef shanghai fried noodles - these had great flavor but it was not anything special. I feel like it was standard lo main but at a higher price point. Then we got their signature salted baked chicken - this was one of their highly recommended dishes and it was pretty unique. It is half a chickened covered with salt and then they present it to you they light it up with a fire so there is a big of a charred taste. The chicken was just alright - the meat was tender but some parts did not have as much taste compared to other parts. Overall the food was just alright, I definitely had way better chinese food in the city so I would recommend passing over this place. read more

Very cute, clean, and great food and drinks!! Also had great seating options upstairs and enjoyed looking around at the items in the shop. read more

Blue Blossom - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

SO GOOD!! Literally drooling thinking about this meal... - Soup Dumplings: Super juicy, the soup exploded in our mouths - Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce: Solid, classic dish - Pepper Style Beef: Super flavorful and fragrant, my fav - Peking Duck: Thin, crispy skin - so satisfying - Squirrel Fish: Filleted perfectly, crispy, sweet, and tangy - Black Sesame Buns: LOVED THE TANGYUAN INSIDE!! read more

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Overall a solid place for Chinese food! Their peking duck and hot and sour fish soup are must tries! The duck is well done and crispy. The fish soup is so flavorful and bols. I wasn't a fan of their soup dumplings. Most of the ones we ordered were stuck to the tray and so all of the soup spilled out. read more

I came for Chinese Mew Year and it was extremely packed. It was reservation only but we still had to wait 10-20 minutes packed in the front like sardines with all the other ppl who booked at the same time. The waitress was extremely friendly, she kept making jokes with us and was super light hearted which I loved. We ended up getting the sour fish, roasted duck, and soup dumplings. The sour fish was exceptional! Exactly how I imagine it to taste like, no odd tastes or anything like at their sister restaurant Szechuan Mountain House. Theirs used to be really good but I think something changed and it tastes a bit weird now. Maybe they moved the chef here. As for the roast duck, I'm not really sure why it's advertised as a roast Peking duck. The Peking name adds like $20 it's just a roast duck with peking duck sides. It was alright, not the best roast duck I've had. An extra plate of pancakes cost $6 for 6 extra pancakes. The soup dumplings were good. The skin was nice. The different flavors didn't taste that different. I think the only one that tasted much different was the truffle one. read more

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I came to Blue Blossom for a casual lunch with a friend I had not seen in a year, and it ended up being the perfect choice. Blue Blossom is a modern, upscale Chinese restaurant that blends traditional dishes with a refined, porcelain-inspired aesthetic. The space feels relaxed and classic with thoughtful design details and a calm energy that makes it easy to settle in and enjoy a meal. Service was warm, attentive, and present throughout our lunch. It made the whole experience feel even more welcoming. We shared several dishes and loved everything. The sliced pork belly in garlic sauce was one of my favorites. It was tender, flavorful, and so well balanced. The salted baked chicken was also excellent, especially with the scallion ginger sauce that made every bite bright and aromatic. We also enjoyed the crab meat and Kurobuta pork xiao long bao, the pea shoots in wine sauce, and an osmanthus fermented wine mochi for dessert. It was a beautiful and satisfying meal from start to finish. Their happy hour wine options were another pleasant surprise. Great choices that matched the overall quality of the food. Blue Blossom impressed me with its combination of great food, polished hospitality, and a peaceful, stylish atmosphere. I would happily return and look forward to trying more dishes in the future. read more

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This is one of my favorite modern Chinese restaurants I've been to in Manhattan. Similar vibes to Uluh and Mountain House. It's really nicely decorated inside and quite spacious. There's also a bar near the front. I made a reservation a couple weeks in advance for dinner since I had heard that it's been pretty busy here. All of the servers were so nice and really helpful. One server even gave us a heads up that there was a newer menu coming out, so we got to order one of the new desserts from that menu. The ordering system is very efficient, since you have everything you need on a tablet. Portion sizes are not bad, we were two people and ended up having leftovers. We ordered: - 1/2 Peking duck (5/5) would have been better if the wraps were kept warm, but I thought it was great that they had a tea light candle to keep the duck warm, and they had all of the components that I like to have when eating this dish, such as cucumber, scallions, plum sauce and sugar. I thought it was very unique that they had melon as well. - Beef tongue (3/5) the beef itself was good, but wow was this dish spicy! There were so many peppers in this dish. - Pea Shoots (5/5) can't go wrong with this dish! - Jasmine matcha jelly (4/5) The presentation is incredible, and the jelly was good, but I think it would've been nicer if the lotus flower had a flavor such as coconut (it was flavorless) - Mochi (5/5) this was a new dessert that had fermented rice wine, and to be honest, I was skeptical when I saw the description, but oh my goodness this mochi was incredible! I don't know how they made this dessert, but it was so good and the mochi was the perfect consistency. Something I appreciated was the packaging of the to go bag. It's a nice sturdy reusable bag that has a sticky top that you can fold over in order to secure the opening of the bag. read more

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As a big fan of Mountain House and Che Li, I had to check this new restaurant of theirs out! The xiao long bao platter was a nice variety of unique flavors and probably the best ive had in nyc so far. The beef tongue was very tender and the crabmeat tofu was good (not as good as Che Li) but i was disappointed by the eggplant, wasnt nearly as good as i had in china. Ultimately dont think it's as good as Mountain House or Che Li in terms of both ambiance and food but the bar is set high so nonetheless was still a nice meal read more

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Blue Blossom in midtown stands out among the many modern Chinese restaurants in NYC with its top notch food quality, service and ambiance. Led by the team of Cheli, they reimagine traditional Chinese dishes with a modern touch while ensuring authenticity. The space is upscale, with a classy interior design inspired by chinese porcelain. ＊Roasted Duck Dumpling 青花烤鴨餃 $12 *** The most underrated dish!! Each piece was filled with mushroom and roasted duck. Look at how dreamy and plump it was...the wrapper was painted in a gradient of blue. ＊Roasted Peking Duck (Half) 北京烤鴨 $45 *** I knew the peking duck was going to be the star of the show, but it even surpassed my high expectation. The ratio of crispy skin, fat and meat was spot-on. The crepe was warm and soft, perfect for wrapping. ＊ Signature Bao Platter 六色小籠包 $14 Our favs were the black truffle and the chicken ones. The truffle xlb was very truffle forward, while the chicken xlb has a clearer broth. The mala xlb wasn't spicy at all. ＊Sliced Pork Belly with Garlic Sauce 蒜泥白肉 $15 Drizzled with a fragrant garlic sauce, the pork belly was paired with crisp, refreshing sliced cucumber, which were rolled delicately between the meat. It could be spicier imo. ＊Hot Stone Braised Rice 牛肝菌燜飯 $26 *** We requested a non-spicy version so they substituted green pepper with snow peas. It was still aromatic even without the spice. Served sizzling in a stone pot, the rice was slightly crispy at the bottom. It absorbed the rich braising sauce and umami flavor from the boletus mushrooms. The meaty texture of the mushrooms made me forget this dish didn't even have meat! ＊Crab Sauce Over Noodles 蟹粉拌麵 $25 The crab sauce was thick and velvety with a bold peppery kick. I could barely taste any crab tbh. It wasn't as impressive as the others but a dish to satisfy your crab cravings. ＊Jasmine Tea Jello 茉莉花茶凍 $9 ** While we were sad that they ran out of mango pomelo sago and soy bean ice cream, we were pleasantly surprised by the jasmine tea jello! It was too delicious that we had to get ONE MORE. read more

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Beautiful and spacious interior with phenomenal staff! They have an extensive food + drink menu as well. Everything we ordered was delicious, but I'd prob get their regular Crab Meat + Pork XLB instead of their Specialty XLB, just bc my friend and I wanted to try each flavor of our own! The Peking Duck comes with 6 crepes; we had to order another order of crepes (+$6) bc there was a lot of duck for the 1/2 size! The Garlic Eggplant was SO good!! It's a bit spicy, but not too heavy. We ordered rice on the side (+$2) to complement the dish. We closed out our meal with the Soy Bean Pudding, which was topped with Ube Ice Cream - it wasn't super sweet at all + the soy bean flavor came through nicely! Overall, 3 dishes to split between 2 ppl was perfect. They don't rush people's meals, which is good/bad - my friend and I had reservations for 7pm and stayed until they closed, at 10pm. read more

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I love modern classic Chinese cuisine and this restaurant was absolutely fantastic. Every detail is thought out. Even their bathroom smells like jasmine when I walked in. I was blown by the decor. It had a modern asian accent but still feeling minimalistic. As for the restaurant, it was cozy, comforting yet spacious vibe. The restaurant buzzing when I walked in and right away I knew I was in for a treat. We dine with a party of 8 people and everything was well organized. The staff was very profession, well dressed and help made our experience feel wonderful. As for their dishes, it was very authentic with a twist like their truffle soup dumplings. It was so good with a hint of truffle and the quality was outstanding. I also like their peking duck. The meat was tender and the duck didn't taste oily. As for desert, I highly recommend their buns with salted egg yolk. It was so creamy, hot and not too sweet. It just tasted perfect. Overall, I highly recommend this place. Considering the convenance of it's location, decor and quality, this restaurant a solid 5 star restaurant. read more

Friendly staff. Nice clean comfy place with modern, clean and spacious bathrooms Soup dumplings excellent. Duck dumplings very good but could use a little more kick imo Bolete peppers and rice excellent. Hot stone bowl a great touch keeping the rice hot. Perfectly seasoned. Wished there were more boletes though. Mango desert was delicious. Light and refreshing. Prices are a little high but quality service and food makes up for it. Will return read more

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Delicious new Szechuan restaurant in Midtown in a modern, beautiful setting! Would definitely recommend getting their signature Peking Duck and Salted Baked Chicken. The pork in garlic sauce was a little dry but still good. The shenjian bao were good as well, although I wish they were a bit crispier. We also got the soybean pudding with taro ice cream for dessert, which was even more delicious than I expected. Overall, I really enjoyed the experience and would love to come back to try their lazi chicken and more classic Sichuan dishes next time :) My only complaint is that the service was really slow. We waited 20 minutes for our first dish, and then another 20 between the following dishes coming out. Had to ask the waiter multiple times for extra wrappers for our food and for water to be refilled. The servers also all seemed quite hectic. Food 4.5/5 Service 4/5 Ambiance 5/5 read more

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Manhattan, NY (midtown west) - a new contemporary Chinese restaurant that just opened in November, Blue Blossom showcases the regional flavors of China in a modern and elevated way, while maintaining authenticity and tradition. It is helmed by the same husband-wife team that operates the lauded CheLi and Szechuan Mountain House. We started with the SIGNATURE BAO PLATTER, with six different colored xiao long bao of different flavors. The XLB is incredible, some of the best I've had: soupy, flavorful, and with impossibly thin skin. My child picked the black (truffle) and yellow ones and devoured both. 5/5 The SLICED PORK BELLY WITH GARLIC SAUCE, wrapped around julienned cucumber, is unexpectedly light and non-greasy, in a delicious chili oil sauce that I could've dipped everything in. 5/5 HOT STONE BEEF TENDON - a standout dish, with soft chewy tendons braised in a generous heap of chestnuts. Not at all dense or sinewy as tendon could be. Slightly spicy. Lots of collagen in tendons so it's great for skin & joints! 5/5 SHANGHAI FRIED NOODLES - we ordered this with chicken which was tender. Great flavor, not your average chow mein. My foodie toddler highly approves and hoarded this one for himself. 5/5 FISH FILLET IN SOUR CABBAGE SOUP - with either flounder or blackfish. The soup is hearty and flavor-packed, with a ton of flaky fish fillets and black mushrooms. Be careful that the fish has a few small bones in it. The sharp flavor of the pickled sour cabbage punches through the sweet & sour broth. My mother thought it too acidic while I found it a tad too sweet. This soup is usually eaten with rice, which should accompany this dish, but we had to order a side of rice separately. 4/5 TEPPAN SHRIMP comes out on a sizzling cart iron pot. It took me a minute to identify the taste which is an exotic garlic-cumin seasoning blend that transcends the properties of each. 4/5 The TEAS are very nice as well. I eyed the SEAFOOD BISQUE enviously at a neighboring table, which comes in a fancy soup bowl, but we had too much food already so have to save this for next time. All the dishes are generously portioned. For dessert, I was torn between the strawberry/green tea shaved ice and the MANGO POMELO SAGO, and went with the latter as it's less common. It's a fruity tropical pudding and I don't love puddings, but am glad I tried it. 3/5 Service was great and attentive without being overbearing. Our waitress seemed cool and was lovely. At one point, the manager came by to check on us when he saw us reading our menus a while and waved over our server. (We weren't waiting - just taking a looong time to decide what to order and the waitress had already come by a couple of times...but it's nice he noticed.) My toddler got his own set of mini metal utensils with a plastic bowl, cute. The only shortcoming was that they ran out of certain cocktail ingredients, but I chalk that up to opening kinks which will be worked out in due course. I wanted the order the Osmanthus but only about half the menu was available so I settled for the Lily Bulb. However, the cocktail menu is exquisite. read more

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Entered for a quick happy hour drink but ended up staying for a full dinner. Sat at the bar. Service was good. Dumplings were hot and delicious. 10$ for a small glass of sake is not really happy hour pricing but other than than no complaints. read more

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We have been back 3 times now in 6 weeks so if that doesn't tell you how stellar this place is, I don't know what will. Each time we have tried a new dish or two and they have all been exceptional. Of the soup dumplings, the wagyu beef and mala beef are still our favorites and we have ordered them each time and guess what, they are excellent each time (top marks for consistency). We have also now tried the peking duck, shredded garlic pork and mapo tofu in addition to the items in my first review. The peking duck and mapo tofu might be the best I've ever had and I am no stranger to either. The duck is perfect, crispy skin, tender meat and not greasy at all. The duck comes on a dish with a candle underneath it to keep it warm which was a nice touch. They serve it with the usual accompaniments (thin delicate pancakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, scallions), but also cantaloupe. One of the waiters told us in Peking, they serve it with pineapple, so this is their version of that. I have never had peking duck with cantaloupe before and I'd be lying if I didn't say that it is now my favorite way to eat it. The cantaloupe provides just a hint of sweetness which takes the dish over the top. It seems like an odd addition but it is heavenly. Get the duck. The mapo tofu was wonderful, full of flavor and spice and I love that they served it with minced beef instead of pork as it added a great additional flavor to the dish I haven't experienced with pork before. It wasn't too oily either. Of course there is oil in it, but with other places it separates and becomes too liquidy, this was the perfect texture and the tofu was nice and soft. The shredded garlic pork was very good as well, lots of flavor though if I had to offer a minor critique here, this dish was little too oily the one time we had it. Would I still eat it again? Absolutely. Of the desserts we have only tried the crispy Chinese lava and that was delectable. It takes about 10min to prepare and is worth it. It is a black crispy pastry filled with a duck egg yolk custard and is served hot. I recommend treating it like a soup dumpling, bite into it then suck to make sure the filling doesn't spill out everywhere. These were delicious and not too sweet, the perfect ending to the meal. Each time we have been, the service has been fantastic. They have plenty of staff who are very attentive and as I mentioned in my first review, the space itself is big (two floors) and beautifully decorated. It is a nice spot without feeling like you have to dress up for it. Big shout out to the team there and keep up the good work! This has rapidly become one of our favorite restaurants in NYC and that is no small feat. read more

Another new addition to the higher end Chinese restaurants in this neighborhood, and it is a worthy entry. My favorite dish was the mushroom stone pot rice bowl, which had amazing texture and taste. The restaurant's peking duck and sour fish are also pretty good value. We came for lunch and were too early to try the brined chicken specialty dish, but would like to come back to try! read more

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Let me start by saying that I'm all about lifting up my Asian brethren, and when a new, beautiful restaurant from the same folks that brought us Che Li and Szechuan Mountain House (both of which I love) opens in a prime location, I'm already pre-disposed to like it. Unfortunately, the food was just mid, esp. compared to the aforementioned restaurants in the Dashan portfolio. On our initial dining experience alone, I would've rated BB 3 stars. It's what happened to us a week later that leads me to go full scorched earth. But I'm getting ahead of myself. We ordered enough to feed a village when we came here: - Drunken Chicken: A bit bland - Cucumber Salad: Decently spicy but not garlicky enough - Pan Fried Kurobuta Pork & Shrimp Dumplings: Good, but Shanghai Times does this way better - Mala Beef XLB: Very good and worth trying - Grandma's Braised Pork: Okay, but too sweet for my liking - Mala Prawn: Tasty and yes, you should eat the shell - Sauteed Shredded Potato: My favorite dish, as basic as that sounds, because it was so deliciously spicy - Mixed Vegetables: So you don't need to take Metamucil later - Fish Fillet in Sour Cabbage Soup: A major disappointment, as this is my favorite Szechuan dish. It was too oily, too bland and not sour or spicy enough - Braised Rice: Fine - Salted Egg Yolk Lava Buns: The only dessert they had left that night, and these were fine, but you can get them anywhere for less. - Drinks: Fish Punch just okay, Split Pea Punch not bad, Lily Bulb most flavorful. And Apple and Hawthorn Juice most interesting for the non-ethanol imbibers. On the Tues night we came, the staff were clearly overwhelmed with the large parties on the upper floor among which we were seated. The staff looked harried and stressed, and by the first hour, our food stopped arriving in a timely manner. They also continuously forgot little things like accompanying sauces and side dishes. But the biggest issue was they forgot our drink orders, and it took us two hours to get them. Fortunately, the manager comped us our original drinks and also sent a round of complimentary glasses of wine to make up for the delay. We were so appreciative of the way they handled the delays that when our friend asked for suggestions for a centrally located Chinese restaurant in which to host a full buy-out private event, we recommended Blue Blossom. We had actually gotten the manager's contact info after our dinner, and texted with him to come in the following week when he was on duty so our friend could meet with him to discuss logistics. The GM confirmed the date and time he'd be available, and we told him we'd meet him then with our friend. And here's the reason for the one star rating: The manager never showed. When we asked for him, it was clear no one had any idea we were supposed to meet with him. One staff person said he was offsite at another restaurant and wouldn't be back for hours. We tried contacting him several times, but he never responded. And none of the other staff were comfortable meeting with us to discuss a private event. In the end, our friend had to write down her details and a staff person promised to send them to the manager. As far as we know, he has never reached out to her. Nor have we ever heard from him again. If you're a brand new restaurant operating in a high-cost location, I don't understand how you just no-show a potential client for a full buy-out. Are you making that much money from your mediocre buns and soups that you can just ignore business opps like this? Man, they did not teach me this way of making money in grad school.... read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the food here since I'm typically not a fan of "fusion" cuisine. Most of the dishes we ordered didn't seem to have been changed too much compared to traditional Chinese cuisine, but the salted chicken was unique, and I have not had it anywhere else before. The baijiu cocktail we tried was surprisingly good as well. read more

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Came here with our friends who were leaving the country. It was their suggestion. I really liked this place. The food was phenomenal and the service was good. The waiter was patient with us while we figured out what to order. We first tried to order some drinks but because it's still in their soft launch, they didn't have everything they listed on their menu. Secondly, either the manager or bartender tried to get our friend to buy a large bottle of sake for a lower price. Maybe he thought our friend was giving tourists vibes. He actually seriously considered it before my husband declined the offer. We split two orders of soup dumplings, ribs, a vegetable dish, and zhajiang mian (which they mix for you). All of it as super flavorful and amazing. I'd come here again at a later time. Hopefully they have more alcohol selection. It got busy here very fast so definitely make a reservation. read more

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Heard there's a modern Chinese spot in the midtown of NYC helmed by Che Li's head chef, serving Sichuan-Zhejiang fusion. Nice ambiance and fresh-tasting dishes--no real duds, though nothing wildly innovative yet. I swung by around 5pm after work and it wasn't crowded. Solid pick for a casual get-together with a few friends or to bring coworkers who are new to regional Chinese food. read more

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I was at this new restaurant pretty recently with a large group where we were sat upstairs. The restaurant is quite large and the lighting is nice. The spot is from the owners of the Shanghainese CheLi as well as Szechuan Mountain House and the menu partially reflects both with a mixture of dishes from those two regions along with some other broadly Chinese dishes though we primarily stuck with the Szechuan stuff which overall were excellent. I would say in general that the food is better then CheLi and worse than Szechuan Mountain House with the latter also looking nicer and the food is better presented there as well. Not so excellent was my cocktail which was honestly horrible. I got the Osmanthus for $15 with apricot, lemon, osmanthus, and bourbon whiskey and it tasted entirely of whiskey with zero balance. Either they didn't make it right or I wouldn't recommend it at all. We soon got a bunch of the dishes and in hindsight, we should have probably asked them to space out the timing between dishes. Favorite of the bunch was the Beile Lamb or stir-fried lamb with scallion and cilantro. The lamb was very tender and it was a good amount spicier than the usual version. It reminded me of cumin lamb but the spices were a tad different. I would highly recommend this. The Peppercorn Beef Tongue with king oyster mushrooms and scallions was unique and pretty tasty though different. If you're a fan of Sichuan peppercorn, I would recommend this but if you're not I would stay far away as this had a large mix of green and black peppercorns and was very numbing. The bit of beef tongue in there had a nice texture which went with the mushrooms and there were also some potatoes which were tasty. The Mapo Tofu with silken tofu and minced beef was tasty as well. This also had good mala flavor and the tofu was a good mix between firm and soft. The beef taste was subtle and it wasn't as gloopy as some other spots. The Stir Fried Beef with green peppers was solid also though the beef could have been a bit more tender. Outside of that, the dish again had good spice and plenty of chunks. The Fish Filet in Sour Cabbage Soup with black fungus and vermicelli was pretty good. The fillets were tender and the portion was big. The soup was a tad different than normal being more spicy than sour and I slightly prefer the other way. The Grandma's Braised Pork with pork belly and quail eggs was pretty good. The pork was tender though a tad sweet compared to some other spots. I preferred for instance the one at Blue Willow. The Stir-Fried String Beans were solid though standard. Nicely roasted until they had a good texture. If you want a greens side, these are good. Our final dish was the Whole Peking Duck for $88 I believe which is a bit much. The duck was good with faults. The skin could have been better though the meat was tender. The pancakes were standard but nice and thin and it came with the usual accompaniments. It's not the best but certainly not the worst. They gave us some of their Salted Egg Yolk Buns for dessert which was appreciated. They were black however so I asked and the black color was from cuttlefish ink so I couldn't enjoy. Everyone else loved them with the people used to these buns saying they were a good quality version of these. Overall, this is not the best Szechuan food but not the worst but as noted, I prefer Szechuan Mountain House. I also prefer some other spots in the area for Szechuan such as Peppercorn Station but it's nice to have another nice Chinese spot right by Bryant Park. read more

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We had a 6:45pm reservation on a Friday night and thank goodness we did because the restaurant was packed! The hostess seemed a bit overwhelmed with seating people and taking guests' coats but we were seated a few minutes after we arrived. We wanted to try everything on the menu, but since we were only dining for two, we had to make our selections wisely. For drinks, we ordered the Rose Red and Blue Blossom. The Rose Red was disgusting to be honest but that was on me, I should've read the ingredients closer. The Blue Blossom was sweet and pleasant. For starters, we ordered the Signature Bao Platter, which came with a sample platter of xiao long baos - pork, crab meat and pork, truffle and pork, mala beef, chicken, and cheese. They were all delicious, even the unique ones! We both thought these were some of the best xlbs in the city and we've had our fair share of them. It definitely blew Din Tai Fung out of the water. In the middle of our meal, we also ordered the Wagyu Beef Xiao Long Bao and we thought it was the biggest letdown out of all the baos we tried. It wasn't bad, but nothing special. For our entrees, we ordered the Black Pepper Marbled Beef Cube, Stir Fried Cabbage with Pork, and Crab Sauce over Noodles. The beef was seasoned well and the vegetables maintained their crunch. The cabbage had a delicious wok hei flavor. The noodles were bouncy and had a generous portion of crab and shrimp in the sauce. For our dessert, we ordered the Chinese Crispy Lava, which was my favorite of all the dishes we ordered. The outer mochi layer was crispy and the egg yolk custard was so creamy. Reminds me of a more delicious salted egg yolk custard bun (liu sha bao). We also ordered the Black Sesame/Salted Eggs Lava Buns for to go and I didn't expect them to be steamed like the xlbs. I didn't find them to be memorable and would skip. Overall, we were very impressed with the food. The service may not be up to par with their prices and expectations of a "higher end" Midtown Manhattan restaurant, but the food will not disappoint you. We will definitely be coming back! read more

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This is an excellent modern Chinese restaurant, from the team behind CheLi, located near Bryant Park in midtown and they're already getting super packed! Their menu includes a wide range of dim sum dishes, appetizers, entrees, rice, noodles, and more. The soup dumplings and buns here were unreal! The amount of filling inside is generous. I also couldn't stop biting into the green beans. It was so crunchy and garlicky. The beef dish is definitely for those who can handle spice and I liked the flavor of the pork dish a lot. It tasted like a Chinese bacon with lots of peppers. The service was great and the inside of the restaurant is stunning. We were on the upper floor, but there's no bad table here. read more

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Keepin it real out here by Bryant Park This place is pretty solid if you're willing to pay. Interior is like a museum, service is on point from beginning to the end. Food is top notch, you can definitely get some solid high end Chinese food here. Vibe is much better when there's more people, but overall, love the experience there. Will have to save up again before visiting another time read more

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