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    Tang Pavilion

    3.6 (383 reviews)
    ModerateShanghainese
    Open 11:00 am - 10:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Lauren S.

    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!

    Orrin E.

    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.

    Wraps for Peking Duck Full
    Carmine B.

    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.

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    Nando F.

    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.

    Emma Z.

    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.

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

    beef in hot chili oil, salt and pepper shrimp, string beans. Delicious!

    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.

    General Tso's Chicken - sorry it was so good I couldn't wait to take a picture!
    Yvonne C.

    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.

    Drunk Chicken- purposefully cold appetizer. So fucking good! A+++++
    Florence C.

    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.

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

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    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!

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    Joe's Home of Soup Dumplings

    4.5
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    Great overall assortment. Central location. Staff was warm and inviting. Went with the pan fried…read morenoodles, shrimp, fried rice, chicken, soup, dumplings, the Chinese pancakes, and orange chicken. Great quality food. Fresh ingredients that were prepared well. Everything from plating to presentation was on point. Don't miss out on this great option for Chinese food.

    More than just serving soup dumplings as the restaurant name implies, Joe's is a pretty casual…read moreChinese restaurant in Midtown. It's a pretty solid lunch spot for during work and this just happened to be a few blocks from my office. I thought this spot would look like a hole-in-the-wall spot, but the space is actually decent with a full dining area. They do have a lunch menu, which is in the last page of the menu. Why they hid it all the way in the back, I have my assumptions and suspicions. I had to get an order of soup dumplings here so I got the Crab Soup Dumplings ($15). The skin is a bit thicker than other spots, but that means the skin ain't going to break on you easily. And do be careful how you bite into it, as the first one I bit into, the soup splattered all over my shirt and pants. Overall tasted great. Soup dumplings was not going to fill me up along, so I got something off of their lunch menu and settled upon Orange Chicken w Brown Rice ($18.50). Chicken was white meat, which is battered and deep fried. It says it was spicy, but it really wasn't. Comes with a vegetable spring roll and a choice of rice, which makes this a pretty decent lunch deal for $20. Menu prices are cash prices. If you pay with a credit card, they will slap a 2% processing fee. Overall, service was pretty decent as well. Would come back again for lunch.

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    A Chinatown Must‑Visit for Dumpling Lovers…read more I was in New York on a work trip, and my colleague - a proud local - promised to take me to the best dumpling spot in Chinatown. Let me tell you, he did not exaggerate. This place absolutely delivered. The moment we walked in, the atmosphere hit me first: colorful, lively, buzzing with energy in the best way. It's hip without trying too hard, and everything felt clean and well‑kept. Service was lightning fast, too - dishes were coming out almost as quickly as we could order them. Now, the dumplings. Amazing. Truly some of the best I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, packed with flavor, and paired with a savory sauce that made every bite even better. Even the little dipping sauce was delicious. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. A couple of tips for anyone planning a visit: * They're cash‑only, so make sure you come prepared. * Reservations are encouraged - this place is clearly a go‑to spot, and for good reason. If you're in Chinatown and craving dumplings that actually live up to the hype, this restaurant is a must. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the city!

    Yummmmm. With an abundance of restaurants to choose from in Chinatown, I am so happy we stumbled…read moreupon this one on a hot day in the city. With dozens and dozens of items on the menu, we were a bit overwhelmed but looked around at other tables to see what looked good and our server helped us identify the dishes and give suggestions. We ultimately went with the Szechuan potstickers and pork soup dumplings. Both were so flavorful and we ate every last bite. I loved the ginger ponzu mixture that came with the soup dumplings and will be dreaming about these dumplings for weeks to come! Would love to go back to try other items and see the super friendly staff again.

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    4.6
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    We've been to several different locations of Nan Xiang before and it is always a favorite. When we…read morediscovered the Koreatown Nan Xiang was right around the corner from our hotel this visit, we made it a priority to visit, and we brought friends who were new to soup dumplings (XLB). There was a wait list to get seated when we arrived but the process was simple and moved quickly, and service was prompt and food came out quickly. We ordered both the standard pork XLB and my faves, the pork and crab ones, as well as pan fried pork dumplings which I was surprised to discover were also full of soup, chicken corn dumplings, and two noodle dishes: rice cake with pork & mustard greens, and pan fried noodles with beef. Servers were conscientious about allergies and very specific about letting us know which items were which, but other than that were largely appropriately hands off. They did ask us, mid-meal, if it would be ok if a service dog were at the next table to ours, which I thought was courteous. (The service dog was adorable and well behaved.) All the food was fab, which we expected. It's nice to come in a group and be able to order more items for a greater variety. The rookies executed well (and thanked us for the instructions on how to eat XLB to avoid getting soup everywhere) and were pleasantly surprised by my longtime favorite, the rice cake and mustard greens. I'll need to remember that the pan fried pork dumplings also have soup, because I really liked the texture of them. Such good food, and as always, better shared with friends.

    I'm being an overly harsh critic- this place is honestly great. The service was quick and…read moreattentive. It was a clean restaurant. The food quality and taste was amazing. Just a few things to pick on. 1) cucumber dish was good, but did feel it lacked a bit flavor and spice. Huge portion 2) wine cold chicken, felt like it was nothing special. Definitely had better elsewhere and prob wouldn't order again. Had food remorse and wish I ordered another cold dish 3) pork xiao long bao, soooo flavorful and juicy. Like I felt like I was having soup. I think the skin was a little too thick for my liking. Overall would definitely come back if I was in the area but would seek to come if it wasn't convenient.

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    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Koreatown
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    Cheli

    4.2
    (492 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    My first time here and it was definitely worth the visit!…read moreTucked away on St Marks, it's on the 2nd level and the entrance isn't on street level Awesome decor here with a good blend of vibes and music. You order everything on an iPad but the servers will answer any questions and they come double check your order as well. The food and presentation were amazing. Beggars chicken and the beef came on fire and the chicken was a good presentation. Awesome spot for dinner or lunch and good for groups as well. I'll definitely be back

    It was Lunar New Year and a few of my asian boxing friends and I decided to celebrate since this…read moreyear is the year of the horse and sheeps are supposed to be lucky. This was the first time I hung out with these ppl outside of boxing class so I was very excited. I did get a bit overserved with sake and other stuff and resulted to being an inconvenience. Haven't hung with them since, which I guess is what it is. Some ppl will make a decision off of one incident and others will have grace. My friends were unfortunately the first type of ppl. Anyways, regardless of all that, just talking food and drink, there was a decent wait even when everyone in our party was there. They will not seat you until everyone has arrived by the way. The drinks were limited from a variety standpoint so we just share lots of sake. Foot was pretty good but nothing to write home about. Personally do not think I would seek this place out, but if I happen to be in the area and I am hungry, I would. Also, shout out to Nelson our server who was super sweet.

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    CHILI

    4.6
    (994 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
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    In general I felt the meal was be spicier than Mountain House but it was still delicious…read more The pork in garlic dressing appetizer (not spicy) is phenomenal and a must order. Beats the Mountain House one by a lot. I quite liked the dry pot spicy carp although it is pretty spicy. The diced chicken with red chili peppers is super spicy so I'd skip that next time.

    Had a pretty good meal here with a group of co-workers. I tried the cucumber salad, mapo tofu,…read moreeggplant in garlic chili sauce, and scallion pancakes. I really liked the scallion pancake and eggplant. The pancake wasn't crispy/dry, but rather the exterior was crisp and the inside was still a little soft/fluffy. It's the first time I had a scallion pancake that wasn't just straight dough inside/outside, or so thin that it got crisped out. I really liked this texture profile though. The eggplant was 10/10; the eggplant was cooked well, so tender but not soggy. The sauce was really good too such that it was sufficient spice but not flaming. Would recommended. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and tofu as well, but have had better. Seasoning and prep were good though -- although the tofu was cooked so tender (or maybe was silken tofu to begin with) that the whole table was struggling with carrying it from plate to mouth -- heh. Food came out very quickly; staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. Decent amount of seating with a cozy vibe. It was a good meal, not my favorite Szechuan spot, but definitely hit the spot.

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    4.0
    (628 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$
    Full bar
    Fine dining

    Love love the food ! The crispy rice soup and design your entree are always terrific !…read moreThe service is always excellent Its my fav restaurant on the upper eastside

    I generally gravitate to Chinatown-type restaurants, but with InKind credits to redeem, we ended up…read moreat Tri Dim Shanghai. And I'm glad. We'll certainly return! Shredded crispy duck is lean, crisp (living up to its name) and in my estimation, perfect! A half order is $33 and comes with crepes and what I guess is thin-cut celery and hoisin sauce. Our other two dishes merit maybe four stars. I had high hopes for prawns with black bean sauce and minced pork, but there was little pork and the dish was under-seasoned. Beaten egg white, a component of the sauce, was almost raw and when separated from the black beans, runny and unappealing. When I inquired about 'vegetarian delight,' our server suggested creating our own dish. Four sautéed vegetables for $16. I went with bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms and fried tofu. I asked for a flavorful sauce. I believe we got garlic, but it was too subtle, not garlicky enough.. Service is on-the-ball. Ambience is lovely. And Saturday night, hours before the dreaded snowstorm, the restaurant was busy. Reservations recommended.

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