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    Chi Restaurant & Bar

    4.6 (686 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 12:30 AM (Next day)
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    Shrimp dumplings
    Sam S.

    Outstanding Schechuan food in midtown. Just a few blocks from Penn Station, Madison Square Gardens and Times Square. Large, beautiful restaurant with excellent service and great food. Prices are decent for the location. Good cocktail and drinks. We tried the Shrimp dumplings, Green Chili Chicken ( Outstanding!), Shrimp Fried Rice (Outstanding!) and Shrimp Lo Mein. Everything was freshly cooked with generous portions. I will definitely be back.

    Desserts
    Wendy H.

    Szechuan fine dining at its best, everything is prepared perfectly and presented so creatively. My favorite here is the fish maw soup with pickled vegetables. The Peking duck skin is lovely (I heard from my fellow diners). They also have great cocktails... Baijiu cocktail Lychee martini Paperplane The main dining room can be loud, but if you guarantee $100pp you can get a private room.

    The bar
    Dennis G.

    Chi Restaurant had been on my Yelp list for quite some time, and it finally lived up to the anticipation. The space strikes a balance between stylish and comfortable, with dim lighting, dark tones, and soft background music creating an inviting atmosphere. A large projection screen above the bar makes it easy to keep up with the big game without disrupting the restaurant's upscale feel. The attention to detail throughout the dining room is impressive, and the waitstaff were attentive, professional, and welcoming. I dined solo at the bar and ordered exclusively from the Chi Social Hour menu. Everything I tried was excellent. The Dan Dan Noodles were spicy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The Crispy Duck was perfectly portioned and served with salt and pepper on the side, allowing the rich flavors to shine. I also enjoyed the Grilled Pork Short Ribs, which were tender, and packed with flavor. Chi combines a polished atmosphere with outstanding service and well-executed dishes. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of the menu.

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    Meri K.

    Nice, dim, sleek atmosphere with a nice mix of specialty dishes alongside the standard Chinese-American stuff (ex. I got pork lo mein, because I choose safe!) I don't have the most sophisticated palette. I host a small gathering for women to join up each month called the NYC Girls Supper Club, and I chose this because of the safe options as well as the more traditional Chinese, proximity to transportation for the ladies, it was reasonable, and I checked out the vibe based on Yelp user photos, and it turned out perfectly!

    Truffle Beef Tenderloin
    Austin L.

    Chi is definitely an elevated, modern Chinese restaurant catered to a higher income crowd. It's really luxurious inside and designed beautifully. I tried items from their traditional menu which consists of things like: The General's Accord Lobster Sticky Rice Truffle Beef Tenderloin Four Treasures Bisque The Diamond Dragon and Summer Palace mocktails are pretty and refreshing! However, they were pretty small and I finished my drink in 5 sips. I loved the trio dishes app which allowed me to try a variety of authentic cold dishes. The soup was creamy, rich, and had high quality seafood in it like abalone and sea urchin. The truffle beef had a really good strong truffle flavor and the sticky rice with lobster had nice crunchy bits of rice in it. The lobster could've had a bit more flavor and a nicer fried coasting on the shell. For the beef dish, they gave so little beef for an entree that is $46 on the menu. We could count the amount of beef cubes while the rest of the dish was mushrooms and onions. The dish was also not even filled. Half the plate was empty when it came out to our table. It felt like a rip off. Their desserts come from the amazing Bibble & Sip a couple blocks away, so they're gorgeous and tasty of course. However, you can get them at Bibble & Sip for face value price.

    Fish Fillet in Peppercorn Chili Broth was mouth numbing heaven.
    Michael Y.

    Three days in NYC and our pre-broadway meal has been by far our best experience. Needed a 3:30 reservation for 8 near the show? No problem. Chi had plenty of openings online through Resy 21 days before. When we arrived, we learned that it was happy hour from 2-6. But one drink and get one equal value for free. Food was spot on. Spice tolerance in our group was average so we made no modifications and everyone seems to enjoy it. The spicy lamb was very good. Some dishes had more kick and I did have a mild sweat going by the end of the meal but the cherry old fashioned did a good job cooling me off. Our servers were attentive and great.

    Spicy Cumin Lamb
    Prathika A.

    I was pleasantly surprised by Chi. It wasn't just the food but the service as well. The service was a perfectly coordinated symphony. As we finished our dish there was someone changing plates for every course and removing the dishes. They were so swift we barely noticed. We stopped by for lunch. We tried the Dan Dan noodles - perfectly cooked with the right balance of meat and spices. We also tried the pork soup dumplings - it was juicy and delicious. For main dish we had the Spicy Cumin Lamb, Fried Chicken with Dry Chili and the black Truffle Fried Rice - Yang Chow style. The Cumin Lab is a must try - it's tender lamb grilled with peppers. The Yang Chow style fried rice perfectly complimented the lamb and the spicy fired chicken. Everything we tried was very good. I look forward to being back to try more of their menu.

    Michael C.

    Very good food here. Spice level was very nice and the food was spicy and flavorful. Staff were very nice and the ambiance was great. Good spot for Hells Kitchen/Hudson Yards!

    BBQ Spare Ribs 4pc
    Bella M.

    5 star experience! Admittedly, I wish I were a bit more daring on the authentic Chinese food, but there's a lot of pork and that's just not for me. That said, we did have the bbq spare ribs. I didn't love them, but my kids really enjoyed them and the meat was fall off the bone tender. I also thought the presentation was nice. The chicken lo mein was excellent- just a perfect execution of a simple staple. Happy hour is buy one get one- mocktails included. My kids had two of the mocktails that were both really tasty. All in all- solid experience, beautiful setting, and friendly service.

    Barnie J.

    Celebrated a graduation dinner. We had a party of 20 and it was great. My cousin had been there and she raved about the food. She was right. Loved the ambiance, food was great, and nice mocktail selection. I particularly loved the pork dumplings, the lobster fried rice, spicy shrimp, and lamb. I will def go back.

    Bruna S.

    A friend recommended this place because of the late-night happy hour drinks, and since I was in the area, I decided to give it a try. As soon as we walked in and sat at the bar, the bartender (red hair with two braids) gave us a very unpleasant look that immediately made us feel unwelcome, almost like we were intruding. She took our order, but her attitude throughout the entire interaction felt rude and unprofessional. The bar was also noticeably dirty, and instead of checking on us to see if we wanted another round, she focused on cleaning while completely ignoring us. It was only around 11:40 PM, and the place supposedly closes at 1 AM, so I really didn't understand the frustration or attitude. The place itself is beautiful, but unfortunately her behavior completely ruined the experience for us, and we decided not to stay. They definitely need to improve their hospitality and customer service.

    Eggplant
    Maddie H.

    I loved my experience here! Nice cocktail and loved the eggplant in garlic sauce. My server was SO kind!! He truly made my dinner fantastic especially since I was dining alone. I love spicy and he said id love the dry chili chicken and I did!! It was awesome! Amazing time and the vibe is elegant. Id come back for a date night for sure.

    Lychee Martini
    Lexx T.

    Came to Chi with my mom for lunch following a spa day. The restaurant was fairly empty on a Saturday afternoon with only a few tables being occupied. The inside of the restaurant is modern yet simple and I actually like the decor. Service was just so so (reason for knocking off the 5th star) and not really memorable. Food/Drinks: For drinks, my mother had a lychee martini which was pretty tasty and well balanced. I ordered the Irish americano which was INCREDIBLE (mom agreed)! Think... elevated espresso martini with vanilla cold foam and a dusting of cinnamon. For the appetizer, we ordered the dim sum sampler and each option was tasty. For the main course, we ordered the Mongolian beef (which was similar to pepper steak), the shredded duck lo mein, and stir fried broccoli. We wanted the string beans, but they were sold out. Everything we ate was delicious; I don't think there was a single item we didn't like. If I had to nit-pick, I'd say that the lo mein was a tad bit greasy. Overall, we'd definitely return for drinks and try some other menu items.

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    Amazing food and drinks! Great service! I will be back. Try the cocktails. Try the cucumber salad too.

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    The food was delicious authentic Chinese food, the service was efficient, the ambiance was very nice.

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    Ask the Community - Chi Restaurant & Bar

    How many bathrooms are there?

    There are about 4 stalls in the woman's bathroom. There is a separate male restroom so I'm not sure about in there.

    Is takeout or delivery available?

    Yes. You can pickup or have it delivered

    What time is Happy Hour?

    Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 6 pm… 

    Is there a corkage policy for bringing wine? (edit: it is $30 for wine)

    Do we need a reservation for a Sunday?

    When I was there in December we didn't need a reservation. We did call just to make sure and they did ask how many people and what day and time, so maybe it depends on that but we party of 5 attended on a Saturday night and we were fine without a… 

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    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    Uncle Lou 快樂人

    4.2
    (688 reviews)
    2.7 mi
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    Finally made it to Uncle Lou, often talked about as one of the best Cantonese spots in Chinatown,…read moreand it definitely lived up to the hype. We went straight for their signature deep fried garlic chicken and decided to share the Peking duck--and both dishes were beautifully presented and packed with incredible flavor. The chicken, in particular, was crispy, aromatic, and absolutely delicious, though it's worth noting you'll want to be a bit careful as there are quite a few small bones throughout. The Peking duck was equally impressive, cooked perfectly with rich, satisfying taste in every bite. You can really tell the kitchen puts care into both quality and presentation. On top of the food, the staff were adorable and welcoming, making the whole experience even more enjoyable. The ambiance felt warm, lively, and comfortable--perfect for a relaxed meal in Chinatown. Overall, a fantastic dining experience with standout dishes and great energy. Definitely a spot I'd come back to.

    This was actually my second time having the pleasure of dining at Uncle Lou. This is one of the…read morenewer trendy spots in Chinatown so naturally I was a bit skeptical. This second go around was a celebration dinner with my brother so we ordered quite a bit to share. For starters we had their crab rangoon, wontons in chili oil, and salt pepper wings. The rangoons were perfectly crisp but the filling just didn't impress me all too much. I love a good smack of green onion & crab, this one lacked both. Definitely not my favorite rangoons and only 3??? Hmm. The wontons were sublime though. They were nice and plump with a nice punch from the chili oil they bathe in. The chicken wings were pretty standard, I kinda wish there was more pepper on it. It was nice and salty but severely lacked pepper for being a pepper oriented dish. As for the General Tsos? YUM. This was great. The ratio of batter to chicken wasn't bad and it had such a great crisp. The actual General Tso sauce was perfect as well, I could not stop picking at this. The Shrimp Lo Mein was also fantastic, very smoky which I'm a sucker for. The shrimps were perfectly cooked as well and the noodles..... bouncy umami goodness. Delicious food, decent prices, great service I should add. In Chinatown, you learn that hospitality is entirely optional. Here though, they are welcoming and communicate very well with you. Our waiter and the hosts were especially lovely on this night. For next time, I'd pass on the crab rangoons and go for their crispy garlic chicken over the salt pepper wings. There will definitely be a next time though!

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    The dining room, how cute is that??
    The dining room, how cute is that??
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    Eggplant in garlic sauce
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    Dim Sum Palace

    4.1
    (1.9k reviews)
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    Loveeeeee this place! Have been going there for years. It's about a 10 mn walk from my apartment. I…read morejust love dim sum. Chinese food is my favorite. Never been disappointed. I go there alone or with friends. Sometimes, I even go there twice a week. Could eat there every day. May is my favorite waitress there. We've become friends! I lovvve the little crispy pork ribs with garlic flakes, chicken feet!, scallion pancakes, shumai, different dumplings. All of it! I also love the lo mein, fried rice. honey walnut shrimp with broccoli, (my favorite- fabulous dish! ) Their food is great. For dessert, the sesame balls are yummy! Highly recommend this place.

    Popped into NYC for the weekend and my fiancé wanted some dim sum. It was close to Broadway and we…read morewalked there. To be honest we didn't know there was so many Dim Sum Palace in Manhattan, because this was a different one than the one we believe we went to. We sat down and order food. We just wanted something light to eat for the day so we didn't order much. The restaurant is a bit small and the tables were place very close to each other. We wrote down what we want and the orders start rolling in. We got some delicious dumplings and pork buns. The scallion pancake was light and fluffy. We were excited for the Chinese broccoli with oyster sauce. We did order Singapore mei fun but they forgot it. I was kind of happy they did because we were full. Overall it was a good place to get some dim sum.

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    Pretty interior
    Both types were delicious.
    Both types were delicious.
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    Chef Huang Jian Bing & Peking Duck

    Chef Huang Jian Bing & Peking Duck

    4.5
    (154 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Came here because we had a hankering for Peking duck and we weren't disappointed. Even better, the…read morexlb dumplings were excellent! The pea shoots were also delicious although highly expensive for the portion. Most people in the room were Chinese, which is always a good sign. Definitely check this place out if you have the hankering for Peking duck!

    Sunday became the perfect day for me to run into chef Huangs spot. His 20 years of cooking has paid…read moreoff he knows what he's doing. This place is small cute and cozy good for celebrations, families, dates or friends just getting together for lunch or dinner. My server went above and beyond to meet our needs. Grab your camera the bathroom selfie is a must it's so cute in there, but I didn't come here for that so let's get to it! I had their smashed garlic cucumber and that was super tasty after we had their mapo tofu with minced beef! Cooked to perfection the sauce was spicy and delicious paired well with white rice. My little one had their vegetable steamed dumplings and those were phenomenal! Then for dessert we had their new custard carrots omg it was light crispy and the custard was so light and sweet! We also had their special truffle chocolate animal ice cream. Rich and creamy chocolate ice cream so beautiful we didn't want to dig into it but we tore it up! I will go back to try some other dishes like I said I ran into this place not in the plans but turned out to be a delicious run.

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    Interior design* @eat_with_lily
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    Garlic cucumber
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    Chi Restaurant & Bar - szechuan - Updated August 2026

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