Overall: A+ // 6 stars Fantastic meal at a once Michelin star restaurant that features a plurality of Asian prized cuts. I absolutely loved that the menu show cases an enumerable number of innovative dishes across many dimensions that makes for an impressively memorable meal. I greatly appreciated how accommodating the kitchen and staff were for a multitude of dietary restrictions, while also being friendly and informative about the passion for Asian fusion food. Highly recommend the tasting menu. [ PART I ] Beef Carpaccio - Unapologetically spiced dish that has sichuan peppercorn really hitting the mouth at all fronts. The flavor profile is nice, particularly where the sweetness of the date provides some relief, but I would tone that spice down or pair it with something more aggressively cooling. Salmon Tartare - Beautiful bite that has a lot of additive elements, from the wasabi cream that carries a strong but pleasant level of kick, to the slightly crisp cracker to add a little bit of texture. The colors of this bite are bright, contrastive, and quite captivating. Magic Potato - Unassuming bite with layers of kitchen technique that is all realized in a single bite. The truffle pearls is a smart gastronomic technique that mimics caviar but adds a delightful deep truffle intensity that just excites the palette. The potato is so soft and tender like a cloud, but even fluffier than gnocchi, it was purely delightful. [ PART II ] Brassicas - Love this dish which is vegetable forward and Asian at heart, but reimagined with Michelin caliber technique to elevate Napa like no other. The miso tofu adds a delightful creaminess in the place of a puree, which shows the creativity and expertise to use ingredients in such an innovative way, The candied pine nuts work very well to add texture and sweetness to an otherwise soft dish. Everything Brioche - Their signature dish is a signature for a reason. Despite never having had a grilled cheese in my life, this instantly gave the imagined comfort of a grilled cheese paired with the brunch vibes of smoked salmon on toast; the miso custard is impressively jammy, recreating textures only common with dairy, fully dairy free for the lactose intolerance like me. Salmon and eggs work so well together with that jammy x saline forward pairing, and the trout roe is a smart addition to add a burst of salinity with every bite. Spot Prawn - Impressively cooked spot prawn that is just perfectly tender and beautifully sliced and arranged to denote its natural beauty in the sea. I think there is an opportunity for additional flavor with the rice noodles by simmering it in a broth or stock. Rohan Duck - Very nice plating of a fried rice to make it look like a full fledged tasting course; love the tenderness of the duck that pairs well sweetened gastrique. The pickle is a flavor bomb of flavor bombs, which I think would fare better toned down. [ PART III ] Creme Brulee - The most fascinating Asian influenced creme brulee topped with uni! When the uni is so sweet, it works perfectly, along with the shiso tempura. What a brilliant sweet x savory dish. Chocolate Mousse - For the lactose intolerant friends, I love how this dessert has a nice berry compote to really add some depth and freshness to the dessert. Mignardises - Classic last bite that works well with the comfort flavors of miso caramel to elevate that candy bar vibe with some sophistocation. Old Fashioned - I enjoyed the elevated sweetness take with the intriguing blend of Asian spices including the cardamom forward nature of the drink. Food: +1 Presentation: +2 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +2 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race read more

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Red Paper Clip has held a Michelin star three years in a row since 2022, so I've been curious about their tasting menu and how they blend asian influences into their food. The courses are thoughtful and beautifully done. The atmosphere is kind of casual as a former Michelin star restaurant. ＊Oyster They got their oysters from Long Island, so they were nice and briny with a clean, creamy texture. *Potato The potato with black truffle pearls was very creamy and truffle-forward. My favorite appetizer out of the three. ＊Everything Brioche Their signature dish was made with miso custard, smoked trout and ikura. While the miso flavor wasn't noticeable, it still added a mild umami note. ＊Agnolotti XLB Think of it as a 'deconstructed' soup dumpling, where the meat broth was drizzled on the side instead of inside the filling, finished with black truffle shavings. Flavor-wise it wasn't memorable. But It blended italian and chinese techniques, which made it fun to try with soup spoon and chopsticks. ＊Flatiron My favorite savory course! The steak was perfectly cooked with a pinkish center. It was delicious dipping into creamy potato espuma. ＊Olive Oil Cake A carrot olive oil cake with chinese cinnamon and orange zest, paired with chai ice cream and candied pecans. The warm spices and citrus notes were perfect. I just wished there were more ice cream and pecans! ＊White Strawberry Mocktali They brought out an off menu white strawberry mocktail made with shiso and yuzu foam, like they could read my mind and knew exactly what i liked! ＊Mignardises The miso caramel and hazelnut chocolate was a decadent treat with a subtle hint of umamit to wrap up the night. read more

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One of the best priced tasting menus, you can find with a Michelin star in New York City! We went with a large group, and all had pretty different opinions about the menu. For one, the online menu is not updated (and thus the pricing is also not updated), so we were a bit surprised when we came in. I felt that the main course was delicious, and really liked some of the appetizers, but I felt like the dessert course was not to my palate. I would come back to try other things, and overall, it was a good experience. read more

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The Michelin star restaurant with a fairly limited menu, when you book it, you are usually locked into a price fixed menu, however they do have some menu items that are not on the menu, but they don't offer them by default. All the food was excellent and impressive because we went on a slow night Fourth of July, and they ran the whole operation with three people in the kitchen and one people, one person upfront. I don't know how they did it. It was impressive. I liked most of the food except for the dessert, which was some kind of crème brûlée with a fried flour on it. That was a little weird. The wine was good and reasonable. Expect to pay $170 per person for the chef's tasting menu It was 9 courses, small bites, so you didn't leave stuffed or hungry.Definitely checked this place out if you can get a reservation. read more

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Really creative and great execution at a relatively accessible price. I'm also really happy they have a full vegetarian option for the tasting menu. Celtuce - nice and refreshing, with a tart broth and some pops of flavor from the pickled ginger flowers. Beet carpaccio - nicely balanced between sweetness and earthiness from the beets, savoriness from the truffle puree, and floral notes from Sichuan peppercorn oil. Potato - almost like a fancy sour cream and onion chip. Buttery soft and pronounced garlic flavor. Tomatoes - the tomatoes themselves were just fine, not particularly surprising given it's October. But the matcha broth was really interesting - nice vegetal flavor and some creaminess in the broth. I also really enjoyed the super tart fried tomatillos. Brioche - really tasty. The curry chickpeas on top were nice and comforting, and the miso custard in between had a creamy and salty taste that was almost like cheese in effect. I loved the little pops of dill and the fluffy brioche bread. Nasu ragu - one of my favorites. The savory and round tomato sauce was well boosted by the Sichuan peppercorn, and I loved the numbing sensation. The tofu is pleasantly firm, and the noodles perfectly al dente. Maiktaki - just fine, but works as a sub for steak. I found out a bit too late that the sauce pools at the bottom, so my first couple bites were a touch under seasoned. The kale and broccoli puree on the side was hearty and a bit tart/fruity. I also liked the rich and airy potato puree. Sorbet - the strawberry sorbet was basically like biting into a summer strawberry. The creme fraiche, compote, and poppy crumble made for nice accompaniments to the strawberry. Absolutely fantastic dessert. Mignardises - snappy tempered chocolate and a decent miso caramel on the inside. A nice last bite. The experience was about $175 with tax and tip, which is relatively inexpensive as far as tasting menus go. Definitely give this one a try. read more

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Came by for dinner the other night and it was a surprisingly mediocre experience. Red Paper Clip is a 2024 Michelin 1 star, 2023 Michelin 1 star, and 2022 Michelin 1 star. I was thoroughly confused... Made a reservation and my table was ready upon arrival. Came on a weeknight and there was only another party from out-of-town in the dining room during peak dinner hours... Received an automated text message from "Red Paper Cup" the night prior and I was confused. I attempted to check the menu online the night prior and was surprised that the website wasn't operational. The tasting menu posted on the outside window is $110 and different from the $125 menu that was presented inside the restaurant. For the initial 3 appetizers, I didn't quite understand the oyster nor the cucumbers. I found the cucumbers extremely bland... The caviar and potato was the best one. The corn on corn on corn was bizarre. The textures were a touch odd and the flavors were surprisingly on the bland side...extremely odd for a Michelin 1 star. The everything brioche was also strange as the brioche was very rich, topped with the cured trout which was delightful. The xlb agnolotti was decent with fresh pasta although I was expecting soup on the inside like a xlb which the pasta didn't have...bummer. The cavatelli was presented as an option between the xlb agnolotti and was surprised that both came out. I didn't understand why there were so many pastas for dinner... The lobster 3 ways may have been the biggest letdown of the meal. I was beyond confused with the miso beurre lobster as it didn't taste fresh. The salt and pepper lobster claw was also bizarre. I've had Chinese salt & pepper lobster numerous times and it was always fantastic. The sticky rice didn't taste anything like sticky rice as the rice was quite chewy... The highlight of the meal were the desserts, including the apple fritters. The apple fritters were lightly battered and fried. This was served with two different types of ice cream which was heavenly. The last bite from the kitchen was a chocolate cream which was an excellent way to finish off an extremely bizarre dinner. ~$150/head after tax and gratuity for dinner. After dining at numerous Michelin 1 star restaurants around the world, I must say that this may have been the most bizarre one to date... read more

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This place sucks. Had to get new ownership, how'd that get a bib. Dead no one here. The food is expensive and boring. Cannot wait for them to close. read more

Chef Kevin and his team consistently present beautifully thought out dishes. The space is small, but intimate, and does not feel cramped or crowded. For the price point this is a must try. The textures and flavor profiles are amazing. The pasta is rich and decedent and the desserts are always whimsical and delicious read more

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This place has a Michelin star? .....Why? I guess they hand out stars for places that are good in theory. Or maybe they give them to places that used to be good. Whatever the case, it's obvious Red Paper Clip has potential, but that potential is about as realized as universal healthcare in the US. - Sichuan Carpaccio: Why was this accompanied with sweet jujube sauce? It could've been so good without it--fresh, paper-thin slices of beef chicharrón nicely marinated with a Szechuan peppercorn chili oil sauce. This could have been amazing. Instead, the constant infusion of sugary sweetness ruined every bite. Meat should never be sweet, IMO--and definitely not carpaccio in particular. - XLB Agnolotti: Tasty, creative and generously portioned. They should use this as the model for the rest of their menu. - Lobster Three Ways: More like three ways to waste lobster. The miso beurre blanc version was overcooked and the sauce was too salty. Except it was surpassed by the salt & pepper claws, which tasted like they'd just been dipped in a salt bath. And the sticky rice version had barely any lobster, accompanied by nasty, bland, sticky rice that tasted like someone with no taste buds trying to imitate Chinese sticky rice. We were so underwhelmed, we couldn't bring ourselves to waste more money on dessert. There's way, way better Chinese/Taiwanese fusion out there. read more

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Food is good and delicious. It's a very small restaurant with simple decor. Service can be better. read more

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Incredible hospitality, beautiful plating and presentation, and very creative concepts. Some of the dishes just didn't quite hit come together for me. Our favorites were the fresh, perfectly balanced oysters on a cloud of vapor; the raddichio salad with a delicious dollop of sauce; and the pasta with freshly shaved truffle. The texture of the pasta was perfectly chewy and the generous portion of truffle made it incredibly savory and decadent. The other dishes each had some issue with their execution. The potatoes were cute, but the contrast between a warm potato bottom and the caviar on top didn't match. Something was missing both in texture and flavor. The same went for the everything brioche. It was a cool concept but in the end felt like a random rather than intentional compilation of textures. The lobster three ways was the biggest disappointment. The sticky rice lacked flavor. The sauce for the sliced lobster was wonderful, but all three lobsters felt a tad overcooked. The strawberries in the dessert were varied, with some being extra firm and white, which seemed unique but was quite honestly not very appetizing. A really enjoyable evening, nonetheless! It was our anniversary and the server gave us some lovely dessert drink at the end. read more

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Came here for a private wedding party and this place absolutely crushed expectations. I would love to come back for a regular dining experience. Their h'ordeuvres were top notch as were the entrees. I must've eaten a pound of there little wagyu skewers they had. And the cocktails were fantastic. This is a great date spot for dinner. Service was impeccable. read more

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Very cozy spot. Great service. Beautifully plated dishes. The food was good to very good but I don't think it's better than many nyc restaurants that don't have a Michelin star. Food: Amuse - oysters were delicious; the caviar on potato was good too Salmon on brioche - very, very good Squash and winter veggies - surprisingly good Cavatelli - delicious XLB Agnolotti - a bit on the salty side and didn't have much flavor otherwise Lobster three ways - liked the poached way the best so beautifully cooked and executed Squash dessert - good read more

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I was super excited to try this restaurant when I heard that the menu is Taiwanese and Chinese inspired. This was quite an interesting experience and it was more of a 3.5/5 star experience for me. The place itself is quite small but still great for an intimate dinner in my opinion if you can get seated along the long seats on the left of when you enter. If I come back, I would try to ask for one of those corner seats. Flavors ranged from good to excellent and honestly, I did find them a bit pricey for the portion sizes. I opted for the tasting menu and usually each person would be getting their own plates per course but after the appetizers and first course, the rest of the dishes came on a shared plate. I would have preferred to have my own plate and perhaps bigger portions. My favorite dish of the menu was the "Everything Brioche" and I would come back for this one dish. The miso egg yolk paste mixture was so cream and delicious and honestly, I am itching to learn how to make it myself. The Miso Buerre Blanc Lobster from the 3 Ways Lobster course was delicious and cooked so tenderly. I could have easily eaten more of it. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the squash dish because I was expecting more seafood from the menu. However, the flavors and the accompany sauces were very delicious. The squash even had its skin on and it must've been cooked in a way for it to have become so soft but still flavorful. I thought this place was really creative in the menu and the presentation was also beautiful. My only gripe is how small the portions and the price was quite steep. I'd still be interested in returning but perhaps only to have the "Everything Brioche" dish. read more

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Red Paper Clip is a pretty interesting Michelin-starred restaurant that focuses on creative, Asian-inspired small plates. The inside of the restaurant is fairly small and isn't overly fussy. Service is about what you'd expect out of a Michelin-starred restaurant: it was excellent. When you eat here you basically have the option for a la carte or a tasting menu. We opted for a la carte this go around and we found the food to range from good to excellent. The best thing we ate was definitely the "everything brioche," a creative take on a lox breakfast sandwich. The XLB agnolotti was a little more disappointing. It wasn't bad but I felt that combining soup dumplings with Italian agnolotti, with shaved truffle on top no less, should've been packed with more flavor. I think if you're in a pinch to try a some creative small plates you can't go wrong here, but I wouldn't say it's a can't miss spot. read more

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Delicious dinner tasting menu for under $100! I really enjoyed the creativity for each of the food items while modernizing classic traditional tastes. I thought the miso salmon pie dish was really unique, and the three pasta dishes were both delicious and appealing to my asian pallete! I think the lobster was a bit too salty and the dessert with vinegar was a bit strange for me. All in all I would come back and try a la care or for some other new items if they were to change the menu. Ambiance- 5/5 Taste- 5/5 Service- 5/5 read more

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Stumbled upon this place after dinner and had a few drinks... such a cute spot and drinks were so yummy and cute. Ordered wine and a cocktail (College Drop Out) and everything was great. Cocktail came out in a ceramic red cup and ... I will be purchasing for my home bar, so cute. Marcus, the bartender, is so great! Will be coming back for food! read more

Red Paper Clip - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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My thing about Asian fusion, as in when Asian food is fused with Italian, Mexican, American, or whatever, is that I'm always left feeling like I wish I'd just had one or the other cuisine. (This does not apply to pan-asian food.) But Red Paper Clip looked promising so I gave it a shot. Came for dinner and did the a la carte menu. My friend and I ordered: + Chinita colada + College dropout cocktail + Pineapple Express cocktail + Sichuan carpaccio + Maitake + Everything brioche + Cavatelli + XLB agnolotti + Hot chicken sandwich The drinks were great, with the colada being both my friend's and my favorite, and the standout dishes were the maitake and cavatelli. But some of the flavor combos didn't quite land, and the chicken could have been crispier. As I predicted, I'd prefer to go for either Sichuan or Italian food elsewhere. read more

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My friends and I stumbled upon Red Paper Clip while waiting on a table for another bar around the area. The sign is super cute - It was literally just a neon red paper clip and nothing else. The restaurant had a bar so we sat there. I liked the ambiance, clean and cozy, and the bar display was well placed. I got the Pineapple Express (rum, pineapple, lime, and ginger beer) and it was pretty refreshing! My friends also really liked their drinks as well. I enjoyed my short time here and glad I got to check out this place. read more

Red Paper Clip - New American Near Me - New York, New York

TLDR: salty, lackluster meal with subpar service. Perhaps I went on a terrible off day, but I would not encourage anyone to go, at least based off of this first visit. Got the tasting menu with my partner on a weekend. We were pretty excited about it because our friends had gone the previous day and really hyped it up for us. Our favorites were both the pastas and the lobster three ways, especially the sticky rice. Everything we had was good but we were pretty underwhelmed. The cucumber starter and pastas we had were extremely salty i felt as though someone in the kitchen kept accidentally double salting everything. The everything brioche was really attractive but it really just tasted like an everything bagel with lox and cheese. I think maybe I'm missing something about it. Unfortunately there wasn't a single dish that would make me feel compelled to return. Additionally, we didn't enjoy the service. We felt like we were being rushed out. The server never introduced himself to us, which isn't really a bad thing, but he was pretty curt and rushed each time he interacted with us that it made us feel a little unwelcome. Not the best vibes. What really irked me was that an older, white couple that sat next to us 20 mins after we had sat and ordered started getting served before us midway through. I think initially it may have been a mistake, but they ended up leaving 25 minutes before us because that's how much longer it took for our food to come out. I think that's pretty unacceptable. Overall, food was okay, service was not good and I would rather recommend you someplace else. Perhaps I'll try it again and update later. read more

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The service was impeccable. The food and prices left a lot to be desired. At $90.00 for a "tasting menu" it really was just a taste. My wife. All of 110 pounds left hungry and we ended up having to stop for food after eating a $320.00 dinner. (Bottle of wine included in price) All dishes were served at temps that I would consider acceptable but not straight out of the kitchen. These dishes seemed mass produced on a line and shuffled out of the kitchen like a factory. While I appreciate this it wasn't in a timely manner either. All in all. It was a great place with a good ambiance but don't come hungry or expecting to be full when leaving. Amuse bouche The oyster with yuzu kosho mignonette was a great starter. Fresh, citrusy, briny, and full of flavor. The cucumber dish was simply put. flat and lacked any sort of seasoning or flavor. I'd rather pay $9.00 for the ippudo cucumber. Not worth eating. The potato with caviar and a fried crisp was delicious but served at a just barely acceptable temperature. I completely understand they need to prepare these in advanced however they need to focus more on the quality and temps of dishes rather than mass production. The everything brioche had cured trout, a miso yolk as well as trout roe. This may possibly be one of the top dishes on the menu. Simple, elegant, no frills. Simply put a must try if you like caviar, lox and all things of that nature. The "tempura" Maitaki mushroom with the other mushroom medley was okay. A bit greasy and served at a temperature again. Not warm enough for something deep fried. The wife enjoyed it. I found it not memorable. The cavatelli reminded me of a uni pasta dish from NR which is a good thing. Scallop bonito is a great flavor and is full of umami goodness. I recommend this dish. The xlb agnolotti was served different from what I've seen. No shaved truffles on top of ours and instead replaced with the winter truffles (truffles sitting in liquid in a jar) there was little to no truffle aroma or taste. More of a presentation piece than anything. The agnolotti themselves were delicious but again. Not memorable. Lobster three ways. The miso burre blanc was great but nothing special. The salt and pepper claw was the freshest and served fairly hot. The lobster sticky rice which sounds amazing had poor execution and flavor. Relying heavily on crispy garlic and onion chips. It was just flat in flavor. Last the desert. Fried sage made this dish as did the other flavors from the cranberry. All in all. I feel that this place is over hyped, over charging, and just not a great value for what you get. A lot may ask. Is it worth trying once? Unfortunately my answer will be a resounding no. read more

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I was here around a month ago with one of my groups. The staff was friendly though I would say pretty casual for a Michelin restaurant which is pretty welcome. I found the food to be alright in general but not worth it for the price with one person in the group ordering some more from the a la carte menu afterwards. To drink from their interesting cocktail menu, I got the Betamax with bourbon, bitters, and cardamaro. The latter is an amaro made with red wine, cardoon, and blessed thistle and as per other reviews, this was the obvious choice and it was quite delicious and worth it for $16. Nice bitterness and sweetness. There was a bunch of other cocktails at the same price which other people enjoyed as well as beer from the local Interboro Spirits and Ale (in which I would recommend the Ambassador if you're a fan of Stouts also being the most worth it for $10.) They gave us two amuse bouche to start out with, a Potato with crème fraiche and beluga caviar and an Oyster with yuzu kosho mignonette. The potato was a small rich bite with some balance from the caviar. The oyster was briny and the yuzu added some good sourness and it worked to wet the appetite. We were also given the 阿嬤's Cucumber with Sichuan spice, sesame, mirin, rice wine vinegar, and "tzatziki" which I believe is on the appetizer menu. This was a unique take on the usual Szechuan appetizer especially with the yogurt sauce though the portion was pretty small. It was alright. The first dish that arrived was their signature, the Everything Brioche with cured trout, miso yolk, and trout roe. As per the term everything, the brioche had basically everything bagel seasoning which I'm using not that big a fan of (as I don't like caraway much) but in this case it worked well. The smoky trout paired well with the egg yolk though I would say the egg flavor reminded me more of an ajitsuke tamago which I also didn't mind as I love ramen eggs. This was one of the more successful dishes and of all the dishes were as well flavored and well balanced as this, I would likely forgive the high prices. The next course was the Maitake Mushrooms with Japanese mushrooms, rosemary, and tempura. The mushrooms which are one of my favorite varieties were prepared both fried and roasted and had a mushroom sauce. The tempura batter was delicate and the small roasted mushroom was tasty though I would have liked a bit more of both. The sauce had a good earthiness and richness and went well. We then received the two pasta dishes; the XLB Agnolotti with black truffle, pork, and ginger as well as the Cavatelli with scallop bonito, nori, parmigiano. The former was dusted with a large amount of truffle and they had an alright texture though I would say that the pork inside was a bit overpowered by the other ingredients as there was almost too much earthiness from all the truffle. The cavatelli was rich and was cooked alright (slightly gummy) and suffered from similar issues. The parmigiano overpowered any scallop or nori flavor and overall this was the first of a few less successful dishes. We then received our final Savory dish, the Lobster Three Ways with the three ways being salt & pepper, sticky rice, and miso beurre blanc. The miso beurre blanc was easily my favorite of three. The sweetness (I believe white/shiro miso) added an extra sweetness to the already tender and sweet lobster and honestly a full plate of this would have been better than the other preparations. The salt & pepper was alright in terms of flavor but the lobster was fried too much which ruined the texture of the delicate meat. The sticky rice was the weakest of the dishes. There was a bit of fried (why) lobster inside but it was hard to taste with all the sticky rice which lacked any other ingredients. It was bland and I think some Cantonese sausage/lap cheong would go a long way to elevate the flavor. For dessert, they had the 898 Squash instead of was listed on the menu. Consisting of cranberry sorbet, 5 spice ice cream, and marshmallow, this also didn't really work that well. The sorbet was nicely tart but the squash was essentially turned into half of a muffin and the ice cream lacked the listed spice. The marshmallow was nicely presented attached to the side of the plate but it didn't go well if anything outside of the squash. The meal started off strong with the first appetizer and the second appetizer but from then on, I would say the dishes lacked balance and flavor which hurts even more when the portion sizes are this small. Both of the pasta dishes were overwhelmed by one ingredient (and didn't exactly have good textures) while the lobster was only successful in one of the three ways and the squash dessert just didn't work. I would complain less but at these prices and with these portion sizes, it's hard not to. A person also had a burger after which was presented nicely but lacked good flavor as well. Mid 2 lowered down. read more

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I love reviewing good experiences (read restaurants that aim to deliver a good time and not just food). Reserved through resy after being asked to notify/on a waitlist. Was seated right away. This place is quite tiny and intimate. You can see the kitchen which will be right behind. It's a very cozy setting with minimalistic decor so you get to spend all your attention to the food, perhaps? Opted the tasting menu, because, duh, and was told that they have now added three more dishes. Started with the raw oysters with some amazing sauce on top. Moved onto the tomatoes that was a take on the Caprese, I think. Finally we had the cucumbers with some homemade chili oil. All these dishes had one hero and it shone through beautifully with exclusive flavors, very worthy of its lone star. We next had the potatoes (one complaint - slightly salty) that were beautifully confited and it was like a burst of flavors. I, honestly, only got the potatoes and the beluga caviar was a great show but imparted no taste. Or maybe I'm not that refined enough yet. The everything brioche with the miso filling inside and pickled onion and roe with salmon on top was such a NY dish I thought. Loved every bite and dreamed of it on my way home. Everything about that dish was exquisitely planned and executed. We got the pasta dishes after. The black truffle was exclusively balanced. Cavatelli was also a strong dish with robust, meaty flavors. It was a nice presentation with the dome and all and the on-demand truffle shave 'live'. The star of the meal - lobster (3 ways) came after pastas - surpassed every expectation I had. The deep fried one was bursting with lovely flavors and spices. How do you preserve such amazing flavors after deep frying! The tail was soft and impeccably cooked. The burnt sticky rice was the perfect addition as well. Loved them all! The welcome to Chinatown (their take on Manhattan) is a stiff cocktail you won't regret taking but I recommend the wine pairing instead. They have some interesting combos I have been told. I had to work, sadly, post dinner and so didn't go that route. The dessert was the least ranking dish in my opinion. I loved the interesting black pepper combo with the rhubarb pairing but it wasn't for me. Do I recommend? A big, resounding, yes! read more

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Taiwanese-American cuisine tasting menu, one Michelin star restaurant. I really wish I will like it more but the only dish that stood out to me was the lobster three ways with sticky rice. The pasta with truffle was solid. Service was alright for a Michelin Resturant, and the ambiance was good. read more

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Really great ambience and service is friendly. I came as a solo diner and sat at the bar and really enjoyed the hospitality. The head chef and owner started his career as a pastry chef and blends his Chinese heritage into his dishes. Presentation and taste of each dish was amazing. For $110, this is a pretty great value for a one-star Michelin tasting menu! The cocktails are great as well and I do appreciate that they do not constantly try to bug you about drinks or supplements like some restaurants do. read more

Red Paper Clip - New American Near Me - New York, New York

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Wanted to try a Michelin starred place on my trip to NYC and this one seemed less intimidating/more affordable than other options. Had a lovely meal and excellent service! Is a small space with intimate seating so wouldn't come here in a group more than 2-4. read more

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This review is for the tasting menu. Had a reservation for two people on a Saturday evening. Strangely, we were some of the only people dining here all night minus two other people sitting at the bar. The restaurant is small and intimate. Brightly lit and inviting with a small bar in the front end seating in the back. Service was phenomenal. Food-wise, the portions are quite small, which is expected since this is a tasting menu. There were some surprise bites which was fun, otherwise I think I would've left a little hungry, but it ended up being the perfect amount of food. My favorite courses were the everything brioche with cured trout roe. So flavorful and unique. As well as a surprise course not listed on the menu: some cheesy foamy truffle thing that was soooo good. My least favorite course was actually the main: the lobster three ways. I love lobster and I thought it was a really fun entree. However, I felt underwhelmed by some of the flavors, especially the sticky rice which was a bit bland. Overall, I very much enjoyed this. Good atmosphere, great service, and yummy food. I recommend! read more

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Seriously one of the best meals I've had in 10 years! The food was perfectly seasoned and balanced. Also the price of the tasting menu seemed almost cheap for the amount and quality of food. Caviar, oysters, lobster.... Hands down a new favorite spot! The corn dish, oyster dish, potato dish, and beef carpaccio were my favorites! But truly an amazing meal. read more

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Unimpressed. We arrived early and planned to have a drink at the bar. Instead, we were ushered to our table with haste by the host and once seated felt like we caused some annoyance by not being ready with our order. The staff did not explain the menu or that in fact only the tasting menu and not the al la carte was available. We did order a cocktail but at no time during the rest of our meal we were asked if we wanted anything else to drink. Our meal lasted just over an hour which is a record for us as far as a tasting menu dining experience. In terms of the food, we enjoyed the first two courses (though that's largely due to the quality oysters they served first). The brioche was a standout - tasty smoked trout with trout roe. But it all went downhill after that. The dishes were odd but not creative; adventurous without any payoff. No theme, whether in terms of cuisine or style. Glad we tried but we won't return. read more

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Came to Red Paper clip for a Friday night dinner with a friend. Made a reservation several weeks ahead without any issues. West village area where the restaurant is is super crowded on Friday nights and parking was very difficult to find, so driving might not be the best way to get there. Even the garages around the area were full. Anyways, the restaurant was fairly empty when we got there around 7p but filled up pretty quickly after that. The room had pretty poor lighting so our food photos did not come out too great, but overall comfortable environment. We got the tasting menu and the food was honestly very tasty. The portions were very generous for the price. There was a bit too much cucumber and tomato in the beginning but the flavor of each dish is very unique and memorable. The service I would say was a little slow. My friend and I were having a conversation throughout so I'm not sure if they purposely brought the food out slower than normal since we were chatting, but I felt like the service could have been faster. Overall not bad, the taste of the food was the highlight, especially for such a good price. Would definitely recommend trying! read more

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We did the tasting menu and were pretty disappointed. The lobster three ways was pretty good but everything else was meh and the black truffle they shaved on the pasta tasted and looked like pretty poor quality. We also left pretty hungry (and actually went to village square pizza next door after). We left a note we were celebrating an anniversary but there was no mention of it whatsoever our entire experience. Had really high hopes for this place but sadly will not return. read more

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This was just not worth the price. We came for Valentine's Day and got the tasting and wine pairing. The wine was delicious, but we didn't hear anything about the wines we were trying, and worse than that, the wine kept coming after or mid-course because the servers kept forgetting to bring it. The food was fine -- nothing was memorable like you except from a Michelin restaurant. read more

A great tasting menu for under $100 in nyc! The oysters to start were so unique as was the brioche (the miso egg blew us away). The pastas were both good but the cavatelli really stood out flavor wise. The black truffle addition to the agnolotti was interesting but didn't add much to the dish. Lobster 3 ways - the miso preparation was the best but the rice that came with one of the other lobster preparations really intrigued us. We also got the wine pairing and they definitely don't shy away from large pours. read more

We got the tasting menu without the wine pairing. Complimentary snacks were delicious, but quite small. The first main course was pretty good. Great start, but second, third, fourth main course are not my favorite. The squash was not well cook. The cheese was overpowering the whole dish. XLB with freshly grated truffle, didn't have any of the truffle flavor or smell at all. Lobster three ways was good but very tiny. The sticky rice just has lobster bits slap on top and has nothing to do with the sticky rice. Other dishes are very nice, but many are just not my favorite. Intense flavor but flat, no complexity. Getting overwhelming after a few bites. Most dish came in sharing bowls and plates which I'm not fond of. The dessert was well made. Nice flavor, but not that special. The service was ok. All the servers are trying to explain the dish, but speak very fast with heavy accent that we couldn't understand what we are eating. The vibe of the restaurant was ok but nothing special or noteworthy. Minus 0.5 star for the service Minus 1 star for the taste I would give 3.5 star. read more

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A small but mighty force of a Michelin star. The food was tasty and it was fun to do the tasting menu and getting to try lots of different things. Highlights include the lobster, everything brioche, and the pastas! The service was friendly and the and bartender told us the very neat story behind the name of the restaurant It's a small almost cramped spot but it works All in all would recommend read more

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Worst Michelin star experience of a lifetime. Owner fell asleep, food was mediocre, service was decent. The one waiter was lovely.

Lovely restaurant with amazing cauliflower appetizer and kind service. would definitely go back

I did the tasting. As people have said, look for the neon red paper clip outside. The chef came out and spoke with us . He said he was a chef at Alinea in Chicago which is accounts for his beautiful presentation . The restaurant was very noisy . It was fairly packed on a Wednesday night. The service was very good. From the tasting menu , I loved the oyster. I wish I had more than one. They were beautifully displayed on a pewter like dish on a bed of kelp . I loved the Brioche . It looked beautiful and the taste was great. I liked the lobster 3 way. As we progressed I thought my little bites were not filling me up. Then we had fried chicken on a bun and burger on a bun. We carved that up to share . This filled me up but I felt it was out of place for this tasting and I was not impressed by it . The dessert was pretty . Some of the dishes were a bit too salty and interfered with other flavors. All and all it was a good experience. I am glad I went. read more

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What an experience. Worth every penny. This place is beyond phenomenal. Upon walking in you would think it was a hole in the wall, but once you sit back and look at the menu, you realize that this is not your average restaurant. The service was impeccable and the food came quickly. We ordered the Prix Fixe menu which was a big trust factor, but when you realize this is a Michelin star restaurant, everything goes out the window and you just trust in the process. Everything was great. Food was filling, flavorful and unique. Highly recommend. I'll be back. read more

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The food on this menu is refreshed every so often and never fails to impress both in your social media pictures and your stomachs. I enjoyed the tasting menu and a number of cocktails in this intimate setting that boasts BOLD flavors and amazing service. A huge thanks to our server Sergio who knew everything about every dish and drink. It was delicious, well worth the money. I look forward to going back ASAP! read more

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