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    CHILI

    4.6 (997 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:15 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken in garlic sauce
    Anushka M.

    We walked in as a party of 2 and were seated at the bar right away. We ordered the spicy wontons, chicken in garlic sauce and braised fish fillet with tofu. We also ordered a side of rice as none of the dishes come with it automatically. The spicy wontons came first and they were delicious! The broth it came with was perfectly spicy and so flavorful. Our two other dishes were good as well. The fish fillet with tofu was my favorite. It was similar to mapu tofu but had the fish fillets mixed in as well which I liked. The chicken in garlic sauce was good too but we felt the fish with tofu was much better. The portions are also pretty big so we were able to take our entrees back for future leftovers. Overall it was a good experience, just wish it wasn't an extra charge for white rice and we'd probably skip on the chicken and garlic sauce next time.

    Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil
    Ann L.

    My cousins and I had a craving for chili wontons and even though we should have made that trek down to Chinatown for some, we opted for a place that was within our vicinity. CHILI offered all of the dishes we were craving, from the garlic green beans, chili wontons, spicy mapo tofu.. only it didn't quite hit the spot for us. The green beans were lacking in flavor, the chili wontons.. to me was just soaked in Szechuan flavored oil.. I've had better at Din Tai Fung.. I'd say the Mapo Tofu would be my favorite dish out of the 3. The service was up to par and the ambience gave off a cozy vibe. Make that trip to Chinatown. ;)

    Jing M.

    When first walking in, I felt like I was transported to a movie set of Chinatown set in the early 2000's. The ambience feels a bit off and the minty green walls feel unbalanced especially with the bright rich colors of the food. I want to preface the rest of this review that I thought the food was excellent and would definitely come back for it, but the alcoholic drinks were some of the worst we've ever had. I almost threw up just from the taste. I'd warn not to drink the alcohol (which is a shame because alcohol typically goes so well with spicy food), but order the food with confidence. If you're looking for a good place to eat but don't want to drink and are looking to be in and out, then I'd recommend checking this place out with your friends.

    Sauteed Chinese Broccoli
    Ted P.

    Chili has pretty solid Chinese food that feels elevated. The interior feels classy and has relatively dim lighting. The service was pleasant and the food came out very quickly! For food, I tried the braised tofu with crab meat with rice, the sautéed Chinese broccoli, and beef with pickled chili. All of the food was great with the tofu and crab having a strong umami flavor and the beef having a nice kick of spice to it. My favorite was definitely the tofu with crab so I'd highly recommend trying it. The portion size was pretty large and I definitely had some leftovers after. I'll definitely come back to try more dishes!

    Megana V.

    pretty decent sichuan food for midtown manhattan. were able to walk in on a weekday and didn't have to wait. service was quick!

    Vermicelli
    Richard Y.

    Stopped in while in town for work and was glad that they were able to find me a drop in table. The atmosphere is throwback cool-- it reminded me of films depicting Shanghai in the '30s/'40s. Retro decor and dark lighting added to the dinner vibe. The menu is quite extensive and it took a few minutes to decide. I went with the chili oil vermicelli and 3 pepper chicken. The glass noodles were tasty and had a nice balance of ingredients while the chicken, while full of flavor, was so salty I could barely get past a few bites. And I'm talking salt lick level. The service was snappy and water refills were spot on. Overall, it didn't live up to the hype and my $40 dinner was average at best. So meh marks on value.

    Jellyfish Salad Fried carp Three Pepper Chicken Sauteed Chinese Broccoli
    Alpine T.

    Came with 3 other people, around a 1 hour wait on a Friday night. But they let you join the waitlist over the phone! Really appreciated that We ordered one appetizer, 3 proteins, and a veggie and we were STUFFED by the end of it The fried carp was really interesting, great flavor and unique The three pepper chicken was not my favorite, a bit too much green peppers for my liking. The chicken itself was a bit dry Jellyfish salad was okay as well, the chili sauce that it's in seemed to be generic The sautéed Chinese broccoli was also kind of plain, not much unique to it

    Dan dan noodles
    Karen L.

    The food is solid, and that's coming someone who has had a lot of legit Chinese spots in LA. I even wished this place was in LA, because I thought the beef roll was one of the best I've had with its flaky crust and flavorful beef inside. The beef tenderloin with the truffle oil was also melt-in-your-mouth good and neat presentation with the dry ice underneath the platter of beef. For more presentation fun, get the bubble dream drink where they shoot out a bubble on top of your drink and they know you're here for the gram so will take your time making sure you're ready before they do the presentation.

    Braised pork belly
    Elizabeth X.

    Authentic and delicious Szechuan food (with dimsum options). The pork belly, Dan Dan noodles, string beans, and steamed bass were all amazing and flavorful. The fried carp was good, but to be honest not that spicy or mala as we expected based on the three chili symbols next to it on the menu. The eggplant with garlic was also good, but a little mushy. The tang yuan (rice wine soup) had a super fun twist and presentation with dry ice coming out the bottom (but I do prefer larger tang yuan with more black sesame paste inside). The ambiance is very nice. We had a reservation for 5:30, and it was pretty full by the time we left at around 7.

    Chris A.

    Da chicest Chinese spot! The space itself is cute and quaint. Service attentive and efficient. And the food was very flavorful and a wide variety of options that include vegan options.

    Soup dumplings
    Steph W.

    Ambiance (5/5): Feels sleek and elevated in here. The aroma of the dishes permeated the room that made my tummy rumble with excitement!! Service (5/5): We were attended to from beginning to end. The food came out lightening fast, like within 10 minutes! Food: Pro tip - look at their online menu on their website because it has pictures of the dishes! Dan Dan noodles (4/5): Great taste but there was nothing to write home about. Soup Dumplings (4/5): The server advised us that the order would take at least 15min to cook as a heads up! The dish was very good. Well we accidentally ordered two dishes with similar flavor profiles (our fault). Both of which are very flavorful and spicy! Spicy Cumin Lamb (5/5): Very flavorful but be careful to those that can't handle spicy! Sautéed Beef with Pickled Chili (5/5): The beef was so tender! Definitely preferred this one over the lamb dish.

    Jessica C.

    Go to get your spice cravings met Wowed by the heat Ambiance was very busy and a little corporate Menu was diverse, lots to choose from, can definitely get your meat cravings fulfilled here too - we got the dan dan noodles which was dinner and a show because they mix it for you

    Amanda W.

    Order chili for lunch and got a lunch special of the 3 spice chicken. It also came with a choice of white or purple rice and a soup (hot and sour or bean soup). I got the purple rice and the bean soup (however the bean soup was weird, it was a pureed consistency with no flavor). However I really enjoyed the chicken and the purple rice. For a lunch it was a good portion and kept me full. I would absolutely order again.

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    For parties of less than 4 people is there a waitlist and how do you get on that and where does one wait (Saturday nights)?

    Hi Stephani, For parties of fewer than 4 people, please call the restaurant at (646) 882-0666 to join the waitlist. You will be notified when your table is ready.

    Are there speakers / is there music in the restaurant?

    Yes, they have music. Mostly slow. Jazz like music. No vocals. Not very loud, just enough to fill the empty noise.

    Does chili have liquor license?

    Yes we do. we have full bar with beer wine cocktail and spirits.

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    Thyme Bar

    Thyme Bar

    4.1
    (351 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    Walked in on a Wednesday night around 8pm and my friend and I were seated almost immediately. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the new Aegean menu, which featured drinks inspired by countries by the Mediterranean Sea. It was my first time there but I was expecting the menu I saw online, not this new one. We tried 2 drinks: one inspired by Turkish figs and one inspired by lemons and the "Miracle Berry", which inverts your palate and turns sour into sweet! I really enjoyed both drinks. The figs one came with a sweet fig granola bite and the lemon one really did taste sweet after eating the "Miracle Berry"! I'd definitely come back to try their many other drinks.

    Wanted one more drink to end the night so stopped in late on a weeknight…read more The drinks were really quite good. I liked how they organized the menu by country/geography to facilitate an understanding of the flavor profiles. I got two of the date & fig-flavored smoked whisky drinks and it was a well made, balanced, and very good. Not cheap at some $25 or something, but middle of Manhattan with some creative ingredients means I guess it is what it is. Servers seemed a bit annoyed to have to deal with us shortly before close as I think they were hoping to usher people out and close down maybe a little early. One the one hand I get it, on the other hand you've got two paying customers on a slow night.

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    Pistachio - Reni Raki, Pistachio Orgeat, Rose Water, Black Lime, mint
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    Patent Pending

    Patent Pending

    4.2
    (433 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$$

    I'd give this place 6 stars if I could. It's my favorite speakeasy in the city by far…read more The drinks are absolutely phenomenal. They're experimental, whimsical, delicious, and worth every penny. My absolute favorite is Child of Light, and my BF's was High Frequency Device. The interior was dimly lit, with a couple of candles per table or counter. It's a perfect place for a date night. And while there may be a wait on busier nights, it's always worth the wait. We were sat at the bar once and were very well taken care of by our bartender, Nikola. It was a Sunday night, so it wasn't terribly busy. We chatted up a storm and he was able to create some drinks off the menu just for fun (on request). He also made my BF and me a couple of drinks to celebrate our anniversary too. Wonderful people and wonderful service. Needless to say, we will be back as frequently as we can!

    One of my friends and I were looking to grab a drink before calling it a night. She had been to…read morePatent Pending before and had good things to say, and since it wasn't too far from us we decided to head over. Patent Pending is a speakeasy, located behind Patent Coffee. It was dark when we entered the coffee shop but an ajar door gave way to the bar. The decor is a homage to the works of Nikola Tesla, which can be seen in the subtle electric theme throughout the space and the naming of the cocktails. The space isn't too large - the bar and stools take up most of the space but they also have some booths/tables. The place looks great. The cocktail menu is very creative - I got one of their seasonal mixes that was actually two drinks in one. The main cocktail was meant to be sipped first and they provided a small glass of beer to be sipped after. The name escapes me but it was very good. Since we had cocktails at dinner, we only stayed for one round. Service was good, and overall I enjoyed my time at Patent Pending. I would definitely return to explore more of their menu.

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    Little Ned

    Little Ned

    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I was looking for a spot in the area to meet a friend, and after a quick search settled on Little…read moreNed. As I walked in and saw just how swanky this place is I panicked - there was no way we could just walk in here without a reservation, right? But the hostess was, thankfully, so down to earth. I was straight up like hey I totally messed up and thought we could just walk in here, she was like you know what, let me see what we have. Lo and behold, she did have a table for us - as long as we were out in an hour and a half, which was just the right amount of time. Stepping into this place feels like you're in some secret, super special cocktail club. Decor is super high end, vibes are upscale AF. The cocktail menu is incredible -- and incredibly pricey, but truly worth it. I ordered the Valentino which was strong and sweet, really well made. They gave out a complimentary nut mix that was also delicious. Service was swift and gracious. If you're looking for a spot to impress a date, this is it.

    Come to Little Ned for fantastic cocktails in an intimate setting, you won't be disappointed…read more The space is gorgeous, with bar and table seating on the main floor, as well as some standing tables next to the bar if you can't find a seat right away. There's also seating on the second floor, perfect for couples or small groups. I tried two of their cocktails when I went. The first was the Eastern Julep, a delicious twist on a classic. The mint Moroccan tea gave the drink a cool, refreshing taste on every sip. I also tried the Silver Screen, the closest drink I could find to an old fashioned. It was interesting, there was definitely a hint of a buttery taste. Overall a really balanced bourbon drink. I walked in and found room at the standing tables. A bar seat eventually opened up but I was already on my second drink by then. Definitely make reservations if you're planning a visit!

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    Clemente Bar

    Clemente Bar

    4.3
    (52 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    Clemente Bar delivered one of the best martinis I've ever had. From the moment we walked in until…read morewe left, the service was spectacular. Everyone was attentive, welcoming, and genuinely focused on making the experience great. A special shoutout to Abel, our server, who made excellent recommendations based on our flavor preferences and helped us discover some incredible drinks. The hospitality, attention to detail, and overall atmosphere were top-notch. Can't wait to come back!

    I stopped by Clemente Bar with a friend who was staying at a nearby hotel. I had never been to…read moreEleven Madison Park before and wanted to check it out, not realizing at first that Clemente Bar is a separate concept from the restaurant. We walked in without a reservation around 6:20 p.m., and they were able to accommodate us at a shared table until 7:15. The menu surprised me a bit. Since I associated the address with Eleven Madison Park, I wasn't expecting to see items like wings stuffed with sausage, which were done in partnership with Jungsik. We ordered those along with the mushroom burger and asked them to cut the burger in half for us. The cocktail menu was creative and a little intimidating, with unconventional ingredients like cream cheese and green curry. I went with a fruity Hendrick's-based drink, and my friend ordered the spicy green curry martini. Both were good. Mine didn't taste very strong, but it also wasn't overly sweet because there was enough bitterness to balance it out. The green curry martini was more adventurous but still worked. Service was mixed. There was a woman standing near us, so we tried ordering food with her, but she seemed hesitant to come over. Maybe she wasn't a server or was newer. For drinks, she brought over someone more seasoned, who quickly helped guide us based on our preferred taste profiles. Her suggestions were very good. The mushroom burger was the highlight for me. It was a little salty, but the crispy mushroom and soft bun were a great combination. I honestly wished I had more than half. The wings were okay. They were crispy on the outside and juicy inside, but coated in a Dorito-like powder that made them very messy. Overall, it was a good experience, and I'd come back, especially for the mushroom burger.

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