We had an incredible dinner at Tang Pavilion and will definitely be back. We ordered the mushy chicken, string beans, and the dry vegetable pot with lotus root, cauliflower, and other vegetables. Everything arrived quickly, was exceptionally fresh, and perfectly prepared. The flavors were balanced and delicious across every dish. The service was attentive and welcoming, and the jasmine tea was a delight. From the food to the service to the overall experience, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend. We had an incredible dinner at Tang Pavilion and will definitely be back. We ordered the mushy chicken, string beans, and the dry vegetable pot with lotus root, cauliflower, and other vegetables. Everything arrived quickly, was exceptionally fresh, and perfectly prepared. The flavors were balanced and delicious across every dish. The service was attentive and welcoming, and the jasmine tea was a delight. From the food to the service to the overall experience, everything exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend. read more

Tang Pavilion - C20.Moo Shu Chicken, G7.Dry Sauteed String Beans - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

Great food Great service Great ambiance The Shrimp are HUGE! Pork Ribs fried sweet n sour are amazing! Scallion beef wraps read more

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We really wanted some dim sum while in the city and were pleasantly surprised to have some tasty meals without trying to get to Chinatown.... Since we just didn't have the time. Service was great. LOVED the green tea sesame balls despite their super green color! The pork noodle rolls were not the best... maybe a little over cooked. But otherwise a tasty feast and at a great price ESPECIALLY for midtown. Interior was sort of typical - nothing special. Asian accents throughout the decor. read more

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Delish modern Chinese dining in the heart of Midtown. Sichuan spice and Hong Kong style dim sum is hard to find! I loved the Peking Duck, Beef with Scallion, Stir-Fried Lobster with Ginger and Scallion, Dry Pot Sliced Beef, and the Crab and Pork Soup Dumplings. They have great lunch specials and a private area perfect for parties. Great service! read more

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Joined some friends for a late lunch. What a nice surprise. The staff was so friendly and welcoming. Our friends had been there before and ordered a few things before we arrived Eggplant, green beans and a chicken dish. We ventured off the beaten path and ordered a bitter melon scallop soup, similar to an egg drop soup, but it had a nice little burst of flavor when you got to the finely diced melon. Shrimp & pork soup dumplings were really good. The glass noodles in beef were typical but hands down the whole Peking duck was the star of the meal.the meat was tender, moist, flavorful and the skin was perfectly crispy, not greasy. As a special treat we had a few packaged crackers and cookies and some amazing chrysanthemum and coconut jelly. It was a great way to end a really productive weekend in the city. read more

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The dry pot beef was really good and reminded me of the food that I got in China. The sautéed string beans were also on point.. some of the dim sum came out fresh and hot even though we ordered it for dinner. As someone who travels back-and-forth between China, Hong Kong, LA and Europe, this place is a good find. I saw the other reviews and I'm assuming that these are Americans who aren't used to authentic Chinese food read more

Our fist time here. We typically go downtown to China Town whenever we are on the mood for Chinese food. Tonight, we were not wanting to trek from our home in mid town to down town... We stumbled upon Tang Pavillion and glad we did. We ordered (not in picture set) wonton soup and fried pork dumpling to start. Both were freshly made and the dough was just right. Our main Peking Duck was really well prepared. The meat was moist. The skin was crispy and not overly cooked/burnt. The wraps for the Peking Duck are made from tapioca flour which makes it semisweet and a good chewy texture. The pork fried rice was perfectly cooked as well. Don't know if it was that it was freshly cooled or the ingredients, but the flavor and texture we also well balanced. We will be heading back (after they re-open)....they are closing starting Tomorrow for a 2 week refresh renovation. read more

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Pretty good and fairly authentic Chinese food. We really like the quality the place is generally pretty quiet - so very good if you want a quiet meal read more

I find Tang Pavillion's lunch specials to be very decent. They average $15 + tax. Their rice dishes come with choice of a Hot & Sour soup or a Spring Roll. They are swift and they take care of you with a friendly smile. I feel they are a solid choice for quick lunches if you are in their vicinity. read more

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My husband and I attend a church nearby, and this evening we came here for dinner prior to a church concert. The staff were very nice, and the ambiance was warm and charming. The dishes all tasted great, and they provided us with a lot of free yummy dessert. We had a good experience there and we will be back again. read more

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The restaurant renovated their place of business and the food has diminished. I've been dealing with this restaurant for over 20 yrs; they had the BEST Pepper Steak! I was SHOCKED to see they no longer offer it. REALLY; I've NEVER been to a Chinese restaurant that doesn't offer it. I used to recommend it to lots of people. Tang Pavillion has seen the last of me & will alert others of the tasteless bland food. SO SAD; they used to have really good tasty food. read more

Great takeout from this place. Peking Duck and Sichuan green beans. I don't know why the average yelp rating is so low. XieXie read more

Everything about Tang Pavilion is EXCELLENT!! I've seen a lot of celebrities there, including Mario Lopez two nights in a row! read more

Tang Pavilion - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

Tang Pavilion has been one of our tried and true NYC go tos for more than 15 years! We found it quite by accident one night after seeing a show. The service is fantastic, the big round tables with lazy Susan are perfect for a large crowd, you can almost always get a reservation, and the food is delicious. Its relaxing and just good vibes all around. The waiters are so helpful with the menu so if you like recommendations from the staff this is a good choice for you. read more

Tang Pavilion - beef in hot chili oil, salt and pepper shrimp, string beans. Delicious! - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

New management and chef added more Szechuan dishes to the menu, but the old Cantonese fare is still mostly available (except, sadly, for the shrimp toast). A solid offering of dishes, all well done in traditional ways. Service was eager and fast. The previous, very pleasant decor is retained. Highly recommended for a spot that's reliably good! read more

Popped in for lunch on a rainy day mostly because we were tired of walking around and I have to say, one of the best decisions we made! The food was delicious, I recommend the spicy shredded beef it was crispy and just a tad spicy. The steamed pork dumplings were also delicious as was the General Tso's chicken. We split the entrees thinking we probably wouldn't finish it, but we finished everything! They have great lunch specials so will be back! I also want to say the waitstaff were kind and attentive and the main dining area is not visible from the street, so it can fit quite a bit of people. read more

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This used to be my favorite restaurant in the area. It's now under new ownership, and it's a mess. --It takes almost half an hour to place an order for delivery because the guy taking the order can't get a four dish order straight. --Even after half an hour of ordering, the order is wrong. I order brown rice; I get white. I order a Coke; it's not in the delivery. I order very little fat; I get food swimming in it. I say add a ten dollar tip for the delivery guy; he shows up and asks why I didn't add a tip for him. --Some of the actual food is inedible. The beef in the beef and broccoli is tough like shoe leather; I threw it out. This place isn't what it used to be. I won't order from it or eat there again. read more

Excellent Shanghainese meal near MOMA. I came here with 2 other adults and 2 kids around lunchtime on a weekend and we were greeted and seated right away. In fact, service was excellent throughout. We ordered 3 dishes which were just right with no leftovers. The Drunk Chicken is a MUST! Typically served cold, the Shaoxing wine flavor of its brine really shined through for an extremely tasty chicken. Then the Shanghai-Style Noodles (customized with tofu) are ANOTHER MUST TRY! The texture and bite of these noods was so satisfying! Then their 8-Jewel Shrimp dish off of their Shanghai Specials menu was chock full of yummy shrimp, tofu, edamame, mushrooms, and more with well-balanced spice. I would order everything again! Let's Tang!!! NOTES/TIPS: **Wheelchair-accessible space and restrooms **Plenty of tables, vast menu. Most entrees come with rice. read more

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My husband and I decided to try this restaurant out. I wouldn't say it was very sanitary and not to mention how at the end when paying for our bill the employee literally begged us to give him a higher tip when we already tipped him generously. read more

Don't even bother .. worst Chinese food we have ever had ... service was arrogant and even the brown rice had no favor Ordered chicken & spinach soup It was only chicken skin hot water and a few leaves of spinach!! The short ribs were all fat no meat ! Very disappointed as the room was pretty but I see why only a few customers read more

Worst food I ever received! Asked them if they have egg rolls and they said they only have spring rolls and i asked how many they said 1 per order. Ordered 2 received order charged $18 x 2 and there were 4 small in each container. Fried rice was a joke 2 shrimp with white rice some ham pieces and egg it was disgusting. Chicken cashews was even worse see pics. Stay away! read more

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This is a hard review to write, because the food was tasty, the service was good, but during the meal a small mouse ran across the restaurant. It totally freaked out my daughter, who has lived in the city and made her question the cleanliness of the kitchen. Being a NYC visitor, I wasn't surprised since it is a big dirty city, with all sorts of critters in old walls, but I don't think I would go back, because it did make me question the cleanliness of the kitchen. The restaurant gave us a 10% discount for the mouse spotting....they were very apologetic and concerned, and maybe it was just a blip and a first for them.... read more

I usually get the orange-flavored spicy fried shrimp and rice meal. It's delicious and hits the spot. Years ago, when I dined in the restaurant, my go-to was the beef and broccoli, too. Service and ambiance were spot on. Bon appétit. read more

Tang Pavilion is one of my favorites in midtown. Great food, polite and efficient service and a calm, clean decor

I enjoyed the sesame oil coated jellyfish. It was the perfect appetizer for a hot day. It was very soft, plump, and juicy. The jellyfish was reminiscent of wood-ear mushrooms, but a bit more juicier. Overall, pretty solid restaurant with quick service. read more

Tang Pavilion - Jelly Fish - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

The chicken chow mein had lots of chicken which was really tender and the beef chow fun had lots of beef. Both dishes were very good. Prices weren't bad since we were in Midtown. read more

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Really good food, well prepared and reasonable for midtown Manhattan. Tang feels a little fancy with its various well decorated dining areas and white table cloths. While I appreciate the effort and the service which was attentive (+), I really enjoyed the food. We ordered soup dumplings with pork, rice cake Shanghai style - I was a fan - though should have asked for chili oil, sesame chicken (not my idea, but well prepared) and delicious bok choy with black mushrooms. read more

Very good Shanghainese food, modern decor, cozy environment, and good service. During our 3-day stay in NY, we ate there three times, tried soupy steamed dumpling, green scallion oil noodles, fried rice, and a few other dishes. All delicious. Not too oily or salty. Highly recommended. read more

Tang Pavilion - Green onion oil noodles - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

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Feasting in Warm Light Ever since I was introduced to the elegant setting and fine cuisine of the Tang Pavillion a decade ago, we have come to dinner on special occasions, sometimes with friends from afar such as Germany. We appreciate the authentic delicate flavor of Shanghai dishes that the restaurant specializes in. Last night when he accompanied me to the spacious dining room to mark the completion of my book project, we were greeted by the slender waiter Michael. In the warm light of the red lanterns, we feasted on our favorite dishes--jumbo shrimp with Chinese broccoli, green beans with tofu sheets and beef with asparagus. We had a pot of Pu Er tea served in a white porcelain teapot that resembled the smiling Buddha. Michael treated us to several appetizers--peanuts flavored with seaweeds, cucumber and seasoned turnip. I found the taste of crispy peanuts mixed with warm soft white rice pleasing. I discovered such pleasure in a Buddhist convent set in giant mountain rocks in Asia. Whether in times of peace or of fear, I am greeted by the scrolls of Chinese calligraphy that appoint the walls of the restaurant. An original writing by C.C. Wang is hung near the entrance as is a recent photo of John Travolta in a cap. I know I am in good company. When we walked into the clear evening air, we felt joy. We will return. read more

Tang Pavilion - Feasting in Warm Light - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

I really hate to give this place a negative review as they do a decent job with their food. I've dined in a handful of times and ordered maybe a dozen tkmesbut... last night I found some baby cockroaches in my delivery (please see attached pictures). Don't know about you but I'm not gonna eat here again. read more

Tang Pavilion - Found some baby cockroaches in my delivery. No thanks. - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

We ordered the scallion pancakes, shrimp Shanghai style noodle, and fish fillet with sweet and sour sauce. The scallion pancakes seemed deep fried instead of pan fried but still good. The noodle dish came with a decent number of shrimps. The fish fillet came with a few pineapple pieces which is what you see in "sweet and sour" dishes. Overall the dishes were standard Chinese American fusion which is what we expected. read more

The best Braised Pork Picnic shoulder in New York. There's no one even close. If one wants to have this dish in Hong Kong. The only restaurant to have this is a private club. The Shanghai club. But Tangs is better and in New York City. We are so spoiled to have the best food of the world right here at home. If you want it and know it, you can find it here. No need to settle for anything mediocre. read more

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It is a nice and large Chinese restaurant. Food was good. Beef was crispy. The server was not helpful or polite. He seemed annoyed when we asked him whether the restaurant offers lunch specials. We did not like the smell when we walked in but you get used to it. Some dishes are very expensive for a Chinese restaurant and there is a list of lunch offers that are more affordable. read more

Oh my gawd this place is a must when you go to New York City. We have been coming here for years for their sesame chicken. Soo good!

We ordered a lot of food as we were a party of 8 and wanted the full experience. The dumplings and dim sum here were comparable to those you get at some of the more renowned places in the city. My only small criticism is of their soupy dumpling. While very tasty, i thought the knot holding it together was too doughy and the dumpling should have contained more soup. However, it was otherwise very good and fun to eat as well as to show my friends how it's done. We also order a few main courses and they are pretty excellent. The spicy shrimp was delicious. It was the best I have had in many, many years since I moved out of Brooklyn and away from my favorite Szechuan restaurant. Service was extremely attentive. Looking forward to going back! read more

Sadly had an incredibly disappointing meal here in which the meat was tough and the vegetables were old and stringy. Considering this is a higher-than-average price Chinese establishment, that feels like a sin. The steamed fish was a standout in that it was tender and quite tasty, but everything else we ordered was not. read more

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Generally good atmosphere (serene; which is rare in Manhattan), OK service (a bit impatient but generally OK), OK food (with Manhattan standard, their Chinese dishes really do not stand out); a tad bit pricey given the quality and quantity (tiny quantity to be honest). They provide free appetizers (pickled cucumber which is tasteless, and salty peanuts). Salt and pepper shrimps are good, as is the eggplant dish. read more

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The interior was nice and quite upscale so I thought it would be decent Chinese food. However what we ordered was just not really up to expectation considering the price. It's either overcooked or too oily or too salty. Service is not bad though but just not going to come back for the food. read more

Tang Pavilion - Wheat Gluten Shanghai Style Drunken Chicken - Shanghainese Near Me - New York, New York

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Best Chinese food in midtown. Scallion pancakes, vegetable fried rice, general Taos shrimp, dry string beans. You can't go wrong with anything on their menu. read more

Headline: Poor quality and Expensive price Given the decent reviews and proximity to my apartment, I ordered some delivery from Tang Pavillion via their "BeyondMenu" site. Delivery came within the 30 minute estimated window and the food was hot and well packed. Beyond that the situation deteriorated. I ordered Orange Chicken, Sesame Beef and Vegetable Chow Fun. The 'best' of the three was the chow fun, because it had absolutely no flavor at all, neither salty nor spicy. The vegetables added were a small amount of cabbage and some peas and mushrooms, none of which lent any texture either. I added sriracha to the noodles and they were still boring. The sesame beef was terrible. The meat was very tough like it had been super over cooked and the cuts of meat must have been tough to begin with. The flavor was just a mild sweetness but other than that there was no tang or vinegar or anything to balance it out. It was like eating sweet shoe leather. The orange chicken was covered in a similarly sticky sauce but it also had a distinctly burned flavor from the vegetables and some of the chicken pieces being charred. No orange or citrus flavor was available to cover the charred smell. As soon as I opened up the tupperwares I could smell how burned the food was. Super disappointing. On top of it all, I was expecting good if not above average Chinese food since the price was above average- $18.50 for the chicken, $18 for the beef and $13.50 for the noodles. I didn't even order from an app and the price was $50 before tax and delivery tip. $60 total for food I tried, hated, and promptly threw away. Save yourself the trouble and expense of trying this place and just look elsewhere. There are many viable alternatives in Hells Kitchen / Midtown. read more

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