Truly a 5-star dining experience. Food and service were exemplary. Went with a group and we all ordered the pre-fixe menu. So much food. And the workers served everything and were so attentive. Don't see that much, let alone in Chinatown. The duck skin is so thin and crispy. That seems like a given but most places don't get it so crispy like here. I can certainly see why they were Michelin-recognized in the past. read more

Hwa Yuan - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Can here to celebrate an a friends wedding announcement. Upon entering I got a very classic decor feeling. The dishes came out in a timely manner which is good, the staff served pretty quickly since it was a private section. The food was ok, most was the dishes felt ordinary to me, nothing to special, the Peking duck tasted like regular roast duck. The presentation of the duck was nice regardless. read more

You like great Szechuan (upscale) food in Chinatown? If you do, this place is for you. The place has a little art-deco vibe with celebrity pictures on the wall. You know you are in for a treat when you see Martha Stewart, Emma Stone, Gweneth Paltrow and the Spin Doctors with their pictures on the wall! The food did not disappoint. The Peking duck, Szechuan style lamb chops and cold sesame noddles soared. The prawns in Chilli Peppers were just amazing. I cannot say enough good things about this food and will come back again to try more dishes...but their signature is the Peking duck so make sure to always get that! Service was on point and chef came out to check on us twice. Hwa Yuan...really good and a goto place from now on when in New York. read more

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Food was meh. The peking duck was bad, so glad we didn't get a full duck. It was dry and the flavor was mid. The duck's presentation was bad. The steamed wrap was super thick and rough in texture. The rest of the dishes were fine, the portion was small to medium; that said, it wasn't unexpected considering this is supposed to be a more upscale Chinese restaurant. Overall, it was a disappointment. We will not return. The interior was nice and the staff seemed nice. read more

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*Visited this spot a few months ago (Lunar New Year)* Our usual Lunar New Year spot was closed, but my brother found this spot at the last minute. Thankfully we were able to get a table and the food did not disappoint. Highly recommend the Peking Duck. It has a light sweet taste that's very unique. I'm still thinking about it months later. The service was alright. It was a busy holiday, so that was understandable, but it could've been more attentive. This restaurant is definitely on the elevated side. It's a good option if you're looking for somewhere quiet that accommodates large parties. read more

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Did some research to find a great place to get some delicious Peking duck in New York City, so glad we decided to go to this place. We went for a late lunch and thought their lunch price was pretty reasonable. The cocktails which were a bit pricey ($20/cocktail) and all the food that we ordered (Peking duck, crispy beef, eggplant and pork, spicy wonton) were so delicious. The whole Peking duck was carved table side. It's so much fun to watch. The service was friendly and attentive. The waitstaff kept checking on us making sure we were okay. I highly recommend this Chinese restaurant if you're craving for some good Chinese food and will definitely come back someday! read more

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My husband and I recently had dinner at Hwa Yuan with out-of-town friends who were staying in Chinatown. The restaurant is a bit more formal than a lot of the other spots in the neighborhood, and the price point is definitely a bit higher as a result, but it's got a clean and modern aesthetic and good food overall. Their Beijing duck is great. Perhaps one of the best ones I've tasted. I appreciate that they carve the duck (with precision) in front of you instead of taking it back into the kitchen, so you know you're getting all of the duck meat that you paid for. I also like that they clearly make their own duck wrappers in house. We also ordered the dry fry green beans, the house rack of lamb, and their famous cold sesame noodles. They apparently invented cold sesame noodles, so we were eager to taste them, but they seemed somewhat bland compared to others we've tried. The noodles had a nice consistency though. The lamb was a bit gamey but still pretty tasty if you like lamb. The green beans were well executed and had a nice crunch. The service was very attentive and efficient. Overall, I would definitely return to try other dishes and to order the duck again. read more

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Ambiance: nice big restaurant in Chinatown. There is 3 levels, top two are dining and the bottom is where the restaurants are located. Service: wonderful service. Very attentive and funny as well! Food: we came for the highly recommended cold sesame noodles and the Peking duck. Our stomachs were so happy. They even gave us some green beans since we didn't order any vegetables. Love that!! This place has had some celebrities that had dined there. Truly a gem in NYC read more

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Always consistent and the food and service is wonderful. This is our family's go-to spot. We live the staff and the hot a sour soup, dumplings, beef and shrimp dishes are amazing. Our son can't get enough of the lamb chops. Highly recommend. read more

I would put 4.5 stars if I could. excellent - one of the best Barramundi (fish) with black bean chili sauce; DongBoRo (braised pork shoulder) Pretty ok - Peking duck wasn't as crispy as before but still tasty and exotic nice occasion eat the 1/2 reduction - recommending us for a vegetable dish that was in season. True, tender. But color wise it's not freshly kept. Did not bother to take a picture! Excellent service - attentive Con: still have that cheap bathroom shelf for a fine dining which is appalling mismatch. I had to remove their dead flowers in the bathroom to rearrange it cause I couldn't bear seeing dead pedals drooping when surrounded by fresh flowers read more

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As one of the very few upscale dining experiences in Chinatown, Hwa Yuan stands out - drawing in non-locals, while confusing our elderly locals in the area due to its fine dining set up. It also boasts a large bilevel interior. The food was good, but definitely pricey for Chinatown when it offers common dishes like soup dumplings, eggplants, and ma po tofu. Overall, service was great and attentive. I liked that they provided each diner with 2 chopsticks, one for serving/communal eating and one for plate-to-mouth. read more

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I was here recently for a family outing. They have been here a very long time and apparently I came here as a child but unfortunately I don't recall it. They have also gone thru some renovations over the years so that might be why it wasn't familiar. They have two levels and we ended up upstairs. There were stairs and an elevator as well. Service was good and the food was delicious. The menu didn't have an overload of options as well which is a good sign. They are Michelin rated as well. Hopefully I'll be back soon read more

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Age and I celebrated Thanksgiving at Hwa Yuan Szechuan. It was her first time here. I have been coming here for several years and always have their Beijing Duck. This lunch was the first time I didn't have it. Hwa Yuan is Tommy Tang's white table cloth elegant restaurant where the cuisine is excellent. Adrienne chose Sliced Chicken with Chinese Broccoli and Sautéed Brussels Sprouts with Chili Pepper. Adrienne loves this vegetable although she didn't realize that it would be this spicy. The dish glistened with red chilies! I enjoyed Steamed Shrimp Dumplings and Vegetarian Spring Rolls and String Beans with Pork. We sat upstairs to eat. An elevator took me upstairs where the dining room is large and many customers were eating. Service was fine. read more

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It's hard to explain when your tastebuds are full of Joy joy joy. Never ever disappoints always great cusine. It's great to know that everyone is kind and helpful as well as helpful in suggesting what to order. read more

They do not have the steak and bine marrow anymore but its still on the menu and same price. They also burnt my steak but we were too hungry to return it. The duck was crispy and good and the chilean sea bass was the best. read more

Hwa Yuan - Beijing Duck (Half), Hwa Yuan Shell Steak with Bone Marrow (no bone marrow) chilean sea bass, pea shoots, scallops, signature noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Pro-tips: I heard the pricing for lunch is a lot more reasonable, so don't make my mistake and come for dinner. Highlights: It's a huge restaurant so there's lots of seating and the service is really good and attentive. I thought the duck was done very well and I've never seen Beijing duck served with pear slices so that was a fun add. I liked the pork soup dumplings too. Lowlights: At this price point, I was expecting more. I thought most of the items were average at best. In flavor, portion, quality, or presentation, nothing stood out about the majority of the meal. read more

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We came here to celebrate a birthday with my father and when we came in they were very respectful of him. The service was good and the maitre'd was attentive as I am sure they recognize my father from a bygone era of folk who used to work in chinatown kitchens. Even though this is considered a high end establishment that is even frequented by celebrities, we received good service that wasn't lacking or inattentive or overbearing. The food came out timely. I did call and ask for a duck in advance and made a reservation on a weekend afternoon. Its location on East Broadway is also very convenient if you are meeting with others in Chinatown without venturing too far into the bustling areas near Mott Street. The portions could have been more generous and it is a bit more pricey than the other places. Mostly Szechuan fare is served here so its not your regular run of the mill cantonese dishes. It was a bit difficult reaching the food across the table but despite all of that we had a good meal here. There were a lot of interesting dishes to try so we ordered the Peking duck and of course the cold noodles because of Shorty Tang whose family opened this restaurant. We enjoyed the lions head meatballs and the fried fish in a sweet sauce and the stewed beef but this portion was a bit smaller. However still a good choice for a special occasion with family or after work dinner and drinks. It is slightly pricier for Chinatown but the restaurant and service just gives it that extra touch of old school elegance. read more

While Hwa Yuan is not the typical Chinatown restaurant, it certainly is a Chinatown staple. Serving Chinese-American cuisine, it has marked itself by providing a slightly elevated experience. Overall good spot if you're in the area. read more

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Honestly, it is super expensive for Chinese food but the service was good and there are plenty of tables and reservations. 1. Ginger and Scallion Lobster (8/10): Very expensive, kinda oily but solid 2. Beijing Duck (10/10): Probably the only thing I'd go back for, it was delicious and crispy and had great flavor 3. Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger and Scallion (8/10): Solid, fish was very fresh and it was a pretty big portion 4. String Beans (8/10): Solid and probably the best vegetable you can get at a Chinese restaurant 5. Beef Rice Noodles (7/10): Beef was tough but the rice noodles and flavors were really good but a bit greasy and the portion wasn't that big Overall, it's a great place to host a dinner but for the price point it would definitely have to be a fancy meal. read more

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This place was amazing. Got the reservation on RESY, 5-star restaurant. Had the hot and sour soup, scallion pancakes, pan fried pork dumplings and spring rolls as appetizers. The, the main dish, the Beijing Duck! Wow, crispy and tender. So delightful and flavorful. It was delicious. Don't know how it can be topped. Thanks. read more

Huge dining room, perfect for a big group or work dinner. Service is always hospitable. Known for their Peking duck. It's good but nothing extraordinary. The pancakes are thick, and skin isnt as crispy as I like. I find their other dishes to be much better like the lamb chops. I'm complaining a lot but it's a classic for a reason. The options are safe and crowd pleasers. read more

Hwa Yuan - Peking Beijing duck - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

I was in town visiting friends and was invited to a dinner here... I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this restaurant has a Michelin star... but also learned that the Sesame Noodles here have a long history going back to the first original Chinese-american dishes.... and honestly these noodles were amazing. The other thing to note here is the Peking duck... and really I haven't been a big fan of duck, but it was so well done here, presented as a whole before being carved up table side, and the meat just melts in the mouth. Perfection. Put Hwa Yuan on your list to visit, is definitely worth a trip. read more

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What a great find! It's a nice upper scale Chinese spot on a very unassuming street in the middle of Chinatown. We made a reservation but it didn't really seem necessary - had plenty of open tables. Our favorites were the Peking duck (but warning - the skins are terrible - way too thick - one table sent them back and managed to get thinner ones I believe), the cold sesame noodles, and the Dungeness crab with ginger and scallions. Honestly the crab was some of the best we have ever had and we have had a lot. Was very disappointed with the spinach and tofu sheets - definitely skip that. They also had a decent drinks list compared to most Chinese restaurants. I really loved the Sancerre I ordered. The menu is also pretty extensive. Plenty more I am excited to try. Can't wait to return! read more

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Hwa Yuan sort of feels like a Chinatown classic with its white table clothes, tableside service, and classic menu. To be honest, I wish I liked it more but there are still some standouts. The restaurant feels a bit old-fashioned and is a little more formal than some of the other restaurants you'd find in Chinatown. First, the service here is great. The waiters were super attentive and gave some good suggestions from the pretty large menu. Hwa Yuan is a Sichuan restaurant and the menu reflects that. I thought the food was a bit inconsistent. It started out great with the cold sesame noodles, which was nutty and refreshing. The grilled salmon with chilies was also a solid dish. However, the Peking duck was a bit lackluster and it was served with pancakes that were overly thick and borderline undercooked. Not sure if it was an off day, but it was underwhelming and there are much better options in the city. The mapo tofu was also a bit underwhelming and felt underseasoned. read more

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(Overall: A) - Overall, I think Hwa Yuan is an authentic Chinese restaurant with tasty food and a good location to host large events as the venue is quite spacious and can support a crowd. The ambience was quite comfy as well and besides the bathroom being a bit slippery, it is otherwise nice. The service was likewise good for the most part with the staff being considerate to ask if anyone want to take pictures while some of the larger items like the fish and duck are still intact, although they did make some mistakes like mixing bottles of wine in a wine glass. (Sesame Noodles: B) - A cold appetizer that is well flavored to kick off the night. It is a bit modest and stripped down with room to captivate, but nevertheless a reasomable dish. (Sliced Pork Belly: C) - The pork belly is well flavored and tender and the chili oil gives a pleasant kick without being overly spicy. I did find the dish sloppy and difficult to eat though. (Pickled Wood Ear: B) - I found these wood ear to be pickled nicely with acidity without being overpowered by spice, although likewise a bit sloppy. (Okra: B) - This okra was pleasantly tender and did a good job infusing some meaty spice into the flavor. The presentation remains on the backburner though. (Peking Duck: B) - The duck meat was moist and tasted relatively fresh, although the skin lost its crispiness. The pairings were also classic and quite nice, and I liked the addition of the pickled radish; however, the pancakes were too thick and dry. Our group ordered three ducks and it was quite interesting to watch all three being cut in parallel, and all differently too. (Spicy Fish Soup: D) - I personally did not like this dish as I felt like there was a variety of a lot of different ingredients without it being clear which ones are intended to be eaten; the only thing that was clear from my bowl was that there was little fish. (Black Truffle Lobster: A+) - I found a 4lb lobster at $98 to be reasonably priced for such prized shellfish, and the presentation is reflected in that. The restaurant also did a fantastic job with by frying the exterior of the lobster to be crispy whilest jeepinh the interior tender. The scallion flavor pairs well, and I love the elevated take with the black truffle flavor which comes through well. (Snow Pea Shoots: C) - The pea shoots are pleasantly tender and sweet. However, it would be nice to see flavor development by bringing that garlic flavor more foreward. (Pork Bao Bun: C) - The pork is roasted nicely with lots of fat to create the tender melt in your mouth lusciousness. However, the presentation is rather sloppy and I'm not sure the intention of the bok choy as it is a bit large to put inside the bun whole. (Sizzling Scallop and Beef: A) - Love the execution of the scallop -- crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; it pairs well with the beef as a chinese take on surf and turf. -- Food: +1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +1 Menu: +1 Overall: +4 A Insta/Beli: @amei_eats read more

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The duck is very good. Sometimes better than others. Baby bok choy in broth was fresh and high quality. Same with sxechuan chicken. Recommendations: do dim sum. Start at 9 or 10am! Stuffed eggplant with shrimp and other higher end dim sum dishes. If this was offered I would come on weekend mornings and order duck and dim sum before I start my day. Please do it! And make it available to order online too! read more

A visit to NYC is never complete without a trip to Chinatown for Peking duck. A quick search and not wanting to wait online for ever we opted to try Hwa Yuan. We decided to visit early in the afternoon and we were pleasantly surprised that the restaurant was clean, nicely decorated and we actually did not need to make a reservation even though we were a total of 8 people. We ordered a couple of appetizers, scallion pancakes, cold sesame noodles and some of the best crispy beef strips I have ever had. I could easily eat a plate full with some steamed rice. But soon after the ducks appeared with handmade pancakes, hoisin sauce and garnishes. Nicely carved at the table by expert waiters. Flavor and tenderness of the duck was amazing. Everyone really enjoyed it along with the sides. Dry sautéed string beans with pork, snow peas sprouts and vegetable fried rice. All of which were a perfect accompaniment to the duck. I strongly recommend this place. A clean and attentive restaurant in Chinatown with very good food. read more

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When one need a Chinese fix and not wanting to train/uber out to Flushings/Jersey, Hwa Yuan does the trick. Solid food. Great service every time. Love the decor. Peking duck, Lobster with Green Onion Sauce, any fried rice and seasonal veggie and it's a complete meal. Review/photo is posted late, dined earlier this year. read more

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This place is sooo good! All the meat we tried from the pork to the duck was so tender! The pancake wraps with the peking duck and the sauce were excellent pairings and additions to dish. Very flavorful! All the servers and hosts were very sweet. The place is quiet and intimate which is great for a romantic dinner :) read more

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Hwa Yuan serves really amazing Peking duck! Also got their seafood lo mein and oxtail. Although oxtail was tasty, the portion for this particular dish was small though. The seafood lo mein had a decent portion! read more

Wow, can you say overrated?! My sister loves peking duck and recommended Hwa Yuan for a family dinner based on her pre-coved dining experiences there. She noted they were well known for their duck and the food was good, with the caveat that she hasn't eaten here in like 4 years, lol. Anyway, the restaurant is fancier than I expected and extremely noisy. We were seated upstairs and there were lots of large parties that night. Basically, everyone seemed to have either a half or whole duck on their table. Scallion pancake - literally once of my all time favorite appetizers. Hwa Yuan's version was good, with flaky layers and good green onion flavor Conch with spicy chili sauce - light and refreshing with a good crunch Five spiced beef - good flavor and marinated well Snow pea sprouts - boring and unmemorable Pork belly - tasty, but only came with 4 sad buns and there were 5 of us, lol Kung pao chicken fried rice - surprisingly, one of the better dishes. good kung pao flavor and a nice departure from your run of the mill fried rice dishes Peking duck - was it the best peking duck i've ever had? nope. was it serviceable? yup. my biggest complaint was that the skin wasn't crispy enough, even after asking for extra crispiness, and the pancakes we were given were cold and tasted raw. Overall, the food is just ok. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here again. Portion sizes are EXTREMELY small considering their insane prices. Pretty sure everyone was still kinda hungry by the time we left. Also, service wasn't great. There was a manager/head server who was quite rude and flippant and at one point, was berating one of his servers in the dining room where everyone could hear. Super unprofessional! read more

Short review: Surprisingly bad duck (off night I guess.) Some other dishes were solid. Could use more mala all around but I guess it appeals to some of the people going here. I was at this fancy Szechuan/Sichuan Chinese spot with one of my usual groups with nine of us going. We've spent around $45 for the following meal which was mostly because the Beijing Duck was quite expensive and frankly not that good. Some of the other dishes were good and overall our experience was OK. I tried to order one of the fancy teas on the menu but they were out of all of them outside of Jasmine so I stuck with water as the rest of the drink menu like the food menu is quite expensive and not really worth it. The staff was fine. The first dish that arrived was one of the smaller dishes of the night; the Sliced Pork Belly With Fresh Garlic Sauce/蒜泥白肉. The pork belly was reasonably fatty and the chili oil with garlic paired quite well making this one of the better dishes of the night. I've had this in other fancy and non-fancy spots and it compares nicely. The Chinese Eggplant With Garlic Sauce With Pork/魚香茄子 featured a similar sauce though with less raw garlic added to it. Pretty well flavored though there wasn't much pork. We also got Tang's Amazing Tofu (With Pork)/川湘豆腐 which was similar to mapo tofu though a little bit different. The tofu in this case was a bit firmer and less silken which added a nice texture I usually don't find out this dish. Solid take though yet again I would have preferred more mala and more pork for the price. The final veggie dish with just a little pork was the Dry Sauteed String Beans/干扁四季豆. Perfectly solid though I would have preferred a bit more time cooked to add a better texture. One of their their specialties, the Dry Sauteed Tangy Crispy Beef/香脆牛肉絲 was one of the better ones. While the portion size was small for the price, this was one of the better dishes. Not overly sweet with a good crisp. There was also Pork Belly Braised With Taro Root/芋頭扣肉. The flavor was good though the pork could have been rendered a bit more as it had a bit too much of a chew. After waiting for a bit, they brought out the Whole Beijing Duck/北京鴨 which is the restaurant's specialty. It was originally wheeled out (in it's off coloring which was a bad sign) before being sliced and it became a plate of meat as well as a plate of skin along with the usual accoutrements, pancakes, and it's traditional sauce. The duck was unfortunately not good mostly because the skin lacked the proper crispy texture instead being too soft. The meat was also a bit dry. The pancakes and the rest of the sides were of good quality but having a bad duck just ruined the experience not to mention the fact that it doesn't include any type of bone soup or fried duck bones unless you want to pay more. Arriving with it were the other main meat dishes. The Rack of Lamb Chop Szechuan Style/麻辣羊排 was one of the fewer actually spicy dishes of the night. The lamb was pretty tender and overall I liked it being one of the better dishes of the night. The Szechuan Style Braised Oxtail/川香焗牛尾 was a weaker version of that dish. The meat needed a bit more time to braise and it wasn't as well spiced. The Filet (no I won't spell it "Fillet") of Veal With XO Sauce/香炒小牛柳 was the final dish and it was also quite good. Well flavored veal with a good amount of spice and I would recommend it as well which is weird for me to say as normally you don't find much veal on Chinese menus. It's kind of hard to rate this spot. The duck was terrible and that was by far the most expensive thing we ordered but it wasn't like the rest of the meal was cheap either. Of our 10 dishes, 4 were very good, 2 were good, 3 were alright, and 1 was bad. I guess I would prefer more consistency for the price point and honestly if we didn't order the duck, I'd probably give them a 4. Low 3. read more

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Horrible Service, we have 4 people here, and three of them are out of water, no one refill it , until I asked for refill. The waitress only refill one cup of water, we asked for second time, the waitress refilled for another cup only. And food is kind of over price. Really won't recommend. read more

Hwa Yuan - Horrible food - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

We just finished dinner at Hwa Yuan. First, the restaurant itself is clean and nicely decorated. Great bar area and the back dining area where we sat was pretty quiet. I could see it being louder when the place was really full but it was great while we were here and about half full. Food came out so fast and was excellent! Especially the orange beef and potstickers. Would totally recommend coming here. The restaurant is much nicer than the neighboring places would suggest. Uploaded menu photos since the others posted were hard to read. read more

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One of the more enjoyable experiences I had recently was trying Hwa Yuan with some friends. Just walking in, the restaurant is beautiful. We all shared a handful of dishes. The Peking duck was the best! Especially the sauce We also got Scallion pancakes, Sautéed Tangy crispy beef and Snow pea sprouts. A really great Chinese restaurant. Highly recommend it. read more

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My favorite Chinese place in the city! Service is always good and the food is delicious. Duck is super tasty, the crispy beef is soooo good. The green beans... incredible. Love the shrimp fried rice too. Oh the hot and sour soup? Also delicious. I guess you could say I haven't had a bad dish here. I also LOVE the lychee martinis here, one of my favorites. I honestly think this place is better than Mr. Chow. Can't wait to come back. read more

Came right at opening with no wait time. Calm and relaxing atmosphere with a steady flow of customers. Appetizer: Pork soup dumplings 11/10. Amazing flavor and texture Green beans 11/10. We love the green beans from Din Tai Fung and love these even more. The flavor was addicting Crispy beef 8/10. The beef had a good crunch and flavor. It tasted almost candy like Main Course: Beijing duck (1/2) 9/10. Added the pork buns and loved the flavor. The sides were very fresh and helped cut through the fatty duck flavor. Duck was cooked amazing and they cut it in front of you. Very cool to watch Kung Pao Chicken Fried Rice 9/10. Doesn't need any additional seasoning with a good kick. Tea: Jasmine Green Tea 7/10. Pricey at $10 but soothing after a heavy meal read more

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Came for a work lunch with a group of 5 around noon and we were the first customers. We got a variety of dishes to share. Service was attentive but food came out slow even though there were no other customers yet. Overall, ambiance was fancy compared to all the other eateries on the block, however flavor-wise it tasted like it's catered to the American palette. They also gave us a sauteed string bean dish on the house when we were pretty much done which was random but a nice gesture. - Pork soup dumplings: good, can't go wrong - Scallion pancake: crispy and thinly sliced - Dry sauteed tangy crispy beef: small portion tasted like caramelized orange beef - Double sauteed pork belly- STAR DISH, very flavorful and not spicy despite it having peppers, it also came with 4 steam buns to make a little burger - Chicken with Chinese broccoli: skip - Beef chow fun: flavor was there, but missing the "wok hei", noodles were pretty pale - Pan fried noodles with seafood: just okay read more

Nice, lively, and bustling Szechuan restaurant in the heart of Chinatown. The street that it's on isn't the most well kept, but when you get to the restaurant it clearly stands out from its surroundings with its bright and clean facade - a diamond in the rough. We were welcomed by the friendly staff, noted our reservation, and were led to a table on the second floor up a staircase lined with beautiful lilies. I started with an Old Fashioned cocktail which was the low of the evening for me - wasn't well made and overly sweet - so I switched to TsingTao beer after. The food and service was great. I highly recommend the Beijing duck. Everyone clearly comes to this restaurant for it and I had to try. We got the half duck for 2 people and the waitress asks if you want to take a picture before she starts carving it up at the table. We also ordered the shrimp dumplings, bok choy, and a spicy tofu and pork dish. Everything was delicious. I also discovered that this restaurant is Michelin starred which wasn't surprising given the great food, but what was surprising was that everything was reasonably priced - appetizers are in the $12 range, Beijing duck for 2 is $45, and most entrees are in the $30 range. However, Cocktails were expensive at $20 each and not the best tasting so I'd recommend just going with beer or wine. Overall, I would definitely recommend checking this place out. Appears to get very busy on a Friday night so I'd recommend making a reservation. read more

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The food was mediocre at best, but the service was absolutely terrible. Most of the staff were rude and unprofessional, though I'll give credit to one server who was actually nice. Unfortunately, the rest completely ruined the experience. I wouldn't recommend this place. read more