TLDR: food was a 4.5/5 (with lots of creativity and great execution), the ambiance was a 4/5 (beautiful and cool minimalist interior but lacking a bit of warmth - could be because it was slow when we went) and service was a 5/5 (no notes!). SETTING: we made a dinner reservation for Juneteenth at 5pm before a Broadway show. We made sure to clear that we'd be able to finish the meal by 6:40 and the team happily accommodated. The restaurant is beautiful and spacious with an all black interior. When we went it was pretty empty with only a couple other seats taken, and I do think if it was more full, it would have been more warm. Perfect setting for date night, family time (saw a family with a small child there), or really any other occasion. FOOD: the first three small bites set the table for our meal and they were excellent. One was a dry aged duck in house on top of a piece of toast that was just perfectly salty and crunchy. From there; the meal took off and I was not disappointed in any dish. Even the tofu which I thought would just be okay (because how good can tofu be), I was surprised at. The team's ability to infuse each dish with acidity, texture and flavor was apparent in every thing we ate. What stood out to me most though was the sheer creativity- I have never had a tofu dish like the one here. Nor have I ever had crab noodles with a soy yolk foam that got better with each bite. I won't go through all the dishes but suffice to say that I was very happy with the meal. SERVICE: The service was excellent. We sat at the counter and thought the chefs did not engage with us; the servers were great. Fine dining training was apparent as well- they were very carful with setting our utensils, presenting each dish in unison, and being there to answer any question in detail. VERDICT: I think the food should stand on its own here. If you're in the area, this is a definite visit. If I lived around here I would probably be a regular. $165 for a full 8 course tasting menu with inventive and creative dishes can't be beat! read more

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Great place friendly staff and chef food very inventive and tasty . The boneless duck leg has sticky rice in it . read more

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Jasmine and Linette are role models for what exemplary hospitality looks like. Jasmine carefully and thoroughly explained each and every single tasting item, and even went beyond to inform us that the bedding of greens for a dish was only for aesthetic purpose and is not edible. This thoughtful detail is not always offered in fine dining, and showed a lot of consideration where she really wanted to ensure we can optimize our dining experience! Linette was so friendly, kind, and easy to talk to, where she was open to hearing our input, showing how she really strives towards continued growth and their desire to further ascend their already amazing tasting menu! They were both so sweet and kind that it really enhanced our pleasurable dining experience! Now onto the food! Small bites: Oyster with hot and sour mignonette (2/5) - this was a miss for me, for the flavoring of the hot and sour mignonette was overly mild and didn't really enhance the freshness of the oyster. This could use a bit more work! Smoked fish steelhead trout with aonori milk bread (4/5) - a pleasantly delicate balance between the smokiness of its fish (which is dry aged and displayed as you walk in) and the sweetness of the accompanying condiment, providing a fun contrast in not only flavors, but also texture with the aonori milk bread! Foie Gras (5/5) - a very good quality foie gras which balances well the different textures between the macaron, the beet, and the creaminess of the foie gras! Definitely my favorite small bite! Entrees: Kampachi with prickly ash pepper and caviar (5/5) - a creamy dish that's light in its flavor, making it a less heavy that a creamy dish would normally be! The caviar provided a nice salty sensation that further enhanced the creaminess of the sauce and the freshness of the Kampachi, which was delicious! Tofu with celery root and doubanjiang (5/5) - one of my favorite dish for the tofu was so silky and the sauce was so savory where the garlic and celery were infused perfectly to enhance the sauce, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of authentic Chinese cuisines! Crab noodle with soy yolk and smoked tobiko (4/5) - running out of space so I have to be more quick! Overall the dish has a wonderful balance of savory and creamy, and in its texture that ranged from saucy and foamy! However, my only complaint is that it only comes with one small piece of crab, which disintegrated in a quick bite. A little more crab would make it so much better! Octopus with romesco, Tokyo negi and shacha (4.75/5) - the octopus was cooked perfectly with a nice not bitter char on its exterior and provided a tender chewy bite in its interior! The sauce was decent but not amazing, so I believe some adjusting can further enhance this dish even more! It was still delicious regardless! Wagyu with sauce au poivre and arugula rabe (4.75/5) - I really enjoyed how well the arugula rabe paired with the American wagyu, where the slight bitterness of the arugula balanced out the saltiness of the sauce on the wagyu. The wagyu was very tender and provides a meatier bite than Japanese wagyu. The sauce was flavorful but a bit overly salty, so perhaps some minor adjustment can further ascend this dish to a perfect score! Dessert: Kiwi celtuce with burnt ginger and dill (7/5) - One of the best kiwi dessert I ever had! The little bits of kiwi and ginger surrounding the kiwi sorbet provides such a refreshing bite to clean our palate; it's like a beautiful tango between the mild sweetness and the differing textures of the sorbet and the small bits of kiwi and ginger! Would totally order this again if possible! Nian Gao with walnut and coconut (5/5) - A fun twist of traditional Chinese Nian gao, where it's sweet and cold instead of savory and warm! The Nian gao is cut into thin slices, which makes it less chewy than traditional Nian gao, but still chewy enough to taste the differing textures! Overall, Yingtao exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to see how their menu continues to evolve and ascend to greater heights! Like I mentioned to Linette, it's extremely challenging to craft a Chinese dish that delicately balances between authenticity and creativity. Sometimes people might put too much creativity into the dish where it no longer resembles the dish the creation was aspired from, but Yingtao is headed towards the right direction for many of their selection definitely reminded me of traditional Chinese dining! Thank you Linette and Jasmine for making our dining experience even more enjoyable than it already was! Please give Yingtao a try and I promise you won't regret it! Can't wait to try their seasonal menu, and perhaps their own version of a mooncake inspired dish for the autumn festival! Thank you for reading and best of luck! read more

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I'm not convinced any of the food tasted Chinese, but it was all still delicious anyway. read more

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most of the food was great, but sad that i had to knock a star for service. the staff were seemingly busy on this thursday night at 6:45 pm. once we got seated it took 20 mins for anyone to swing by to introduce the menu and welcome us.. i had to flag down a waiter to get some drink orders in! also, we were seated at the table right next to the cashier so we could hear a lot of noise and side convos between the waiters which made us feel rushed and distracted, vs a typical warm and relaxing ambiance you might expect at a fine dining restaurant. we actually asked to move once the restaurant cleared out and once we were seated at the booth tables, it was a much better experience and much cozier. the staff were more attentive and accommodating after we moved. the dishes were mostly good, but definitely some were notably better than others. i think the apps were my favorite along with the chestnut dessert. i liked the salmon / trout dish as well ! read more

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Made a reservation here a few weeks before our dinner and it wasn't too difficult to book. Was really excited to come to a place where Chinese cooking is the basis of their dishes. Loved the ambiance here, fairly quiet. Our server was very friendly and helpful with all the ingredients on the menu. My husband doesn't really eat seafood and when we booked the restaurant there was less seafood on the menu than when we actually came. They were able to switch out some of the seafood based appetizers to veggie based, and both tasted amazing! We really appreciated them doing that. All the dishes tasted amazing, there was so much flavor in the muscles dish, and the lamb dish is one of the best we have ever had in any restaurant. The desserts were amazing too. The best part is that we were really able to taste the Chinese inspired flavors in each dish. The price was very worth it, we were pretty full with the 9-course meal and it only costed about $160/person. Loved Yingtao and definitely recommend! read more

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Dec 2024. Excellent but not as Chinese-forward as expected. The menu items include Chinese flavors, but they were not pronounced. I want to emphasize that the food and service was still excellent. The apps were the most exciting. The uni added the much needed depth in the congee. I felt like the snapper was well prepared but not unique, so feel like the duck is the better selection. read more

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It was really great. More French side, with beautiful presentations, and has Chinese flavor. I really loved mapo tofu inspired one. Also noodle with crab meat and form. The food here is so creative. Wine was paired perfectly. Our server was so kawaii I def will come back soon. read more

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Came here for my birthday as a recommendation from my friend and it's my favorite Chinese French fine dining I've had. We got the tasting menu $90 with $45 wine pairing. The standouts to me were the toast, congee, and nian gao dessert, but I honestly loved every single bite we had. Our server also told us a lot of background on each of the wines that were served with every course. They also had a birthday note at our table and gave us a taro dessert on the house which was so delicious and thoughtful. I had such a lovely experience here, from the delicious food to the exceptional service and beautiful space. I will definitely be back! read more

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this was the one restaurant experience i personally chose to take my mother to while she was visiting the city. she's chinese, i'm chinese, we both love good food and fine dining -- it just made sense. yingtao was introduced to me through the instagram algorithm and the idea of chinese fine dining is one that is unfortunately rare in this area. the experience definitely did not disappoint! the general ambiance was intimate and elevated (gave me jazz bar vibes, if i'm honest). each piece was well thought out and carefully crafted (and most importantly delicious) -- my mom's personal favorite was the starter plate but i thought every dish was perfect. the servers were knowledgeable on all the details and were very attentive towards personalizing the experience. the nian gao dessert especially was delectable and to die for. plus, special shout out to the non-alcoholic pairing menu option -- i don't believe i've ever seen it before but as someone who doesn't typically enjoy alcohol, it was nice to be able to participate in the pairing experience (on top of the fact that the drink choices themselves were perfect and almost filled me up by themselves). they changed the menu to match what's in season, so i'm looking forward to returning and seeing what new dishes will be next read more

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Stopped in to have a drink and some food before a show. The bar area is in front separated by a hallway to the back. The service was a real disappointment here. The wine service was not up to service standards as the taste was poured not to the person who ordered it, instead to the male. In addition we specifically asked for the small plates to come out separately but instead they were rushed out. Since the bar is small the was no space and just allowed the second dish to sit off to the side and get cold. All in for approx 200 we had two small plates and wine. read more

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As a Chinese-American I was very excited to try Yingtao as the first Chinese fine dining in the city, and had high hopes because of all the other reviews. However, it was overall kind of disappointing to us. I am truly rooting for this restaurant's success but at this moment in time, as they're still starting out, I think the attempt to incorporate Chinese elements in some dishes (but not all) missed the mark. It felt like the Chinese elements were just there in the description for the sake of making it sound chinese, but ended up being a side character at best. This point of criticism is probably not universal though - I acknowledge that the goal might've been to cater to a more general fine dining audience and not to people focused closely on the Chinese aspect (plus, what do I even know about fine dining). Aside from this, I did think some dishes were tasty but there were still a few that we did not like at all. We had the $165/person tasting menu. The first 3 snack course were good for the most part! I especially liked the kumquat and herbal flavor in the tuna course - this was probably the one I felt like was most successful in incorporating Chinese flavors and did not taste like anything I've ever had. Mushroom toast was good, I liked the texture of the toast a lot although it was a bit salty. Foie gras macaron had a very interesting texture thanks to the airy macaron. Next, the kampachi was a very generic fine dining dish, tasted fine but raw fish is relatively uncommon in Chinese cuisine so this one felt kinda random. The tofu doubanjiang we did like, bc the tofu was so soft and creamy and went well with the dollop of (?) on top. We could tell how they tried to put a spin on mapo tofu. However, the congee was very confusing. It was indeed described as "more of a blend between risotto and congee" but did not resemble congee in any aspect IMO. I think the corn also felt random and the overall blend of flavors just didn't really work. Next, hake - we thought this one was pretty good and reminded us of steamed fish with ginger/scallions. Fish was cooked perfectly and the broth was delicious. Finally, squab was probably our favorite main course. It's unique and was cooked perfectly. The potatoes and beignet were also delicious. As for dessert - kiwi sorbet was fine, and we did like the nian gao dish a lot as a whole but... the nian gao slices itself added nothing to the dish IMO. It felt like it was just there so that it could be labeled as Chinese. The main characters of that dessert were really the ice cream, mousse, and praline. I think nian gao is also much better in a thicker chewier format than thin harder slices (hardened bc of the cold ice cream). Finally, the staff was very kind in giving a complimentary dessert (the chili crisp sundae) for my birthday. I appreciated the gesture but the sundae was probably the most disappointing dish the entire meal. Presentation was messy and you could not taste the chili crisp at all bc of the liquor flavor overpowering everything. Chewing on the chili crisp felt like just a flavorless crunch. Not sure if the actual flavor of chili crisp would've been good either but it just felt again like trying to add a Chinese twist but not in a good way. Otherwise, interior of the restaurant was nice and I liked the open kitchen layout. They played a mix of Chinese and American hip hop music over the speakers. Service was great. I wouldnt come back any time in the near future because the $165 price tag for what we ate didn't feel worth it. However, a year from now I might be down to try again (but probably prix fixe or a la carte first) since it's still a new establishment and may improve significantly over time. Genuinely hoping for it because we need more Chinese fine dining! read more

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While the meal wasn't bad, I'm surprised this place got a Michelin star. The first few dishes on the tasting menu tasted very soy-sauce heavy, overly salty, and one note in my opinion. While the technique and execution for the dishes felt fine, the food didn't feel particularly Chinese which was weird for...a Chinese restaurant. The menu did improve as the meal progressed. The last 2 savory dishes (shumai, lamb) were definitely really tasty, and the Chinese elements were super clear. Lastly dessert was good, but fairly forgettable. I really wanted to like Yingtao as Chinese cuisine is my absolute favorite, but you're better off taking your money to another fine establishment offering a tasting menu (there are many in NYC), or even just a regular Chinese restaurant cooking authentic food. Service was very good though, so I'll give them that. read more

First and foremost, I want to congratulate Yingtao on getting their first Michelin Star this year. As a Chinese American who grew up eating Chinese food, I am so, so happy to finally see an establishment that wants to push the boundaries of the cuisine and put it back on the fine dining radar in NYC! But now to the actual review...my boyfriend and I decided on a whim to go on the 4th of July this year since we didn't have any concrete plans for the day, and we wanted to go for the longest time since it opened. We opted to do the pre-fixe for the day, so we booked on Resy and headed to the restaurant. Upon walking in, I knew this place was going to be good. The interior is super chic and gave a very intimate atmosphere through its many blacks and lamp table lighting, which made the experience feel more luxe and fancy. We were seated and immediately greeted by our amazing server (I forgot her name, but I loved her she was so, so nice) before selecting our pre-fixe items for the day. Once we selected, all we had to do was wait for the food to come. When I tell you that upon the first bite, I knew this place was going to be something, I really mean it. The food was delicious. One of my biggest fears is that some establishments change the cuisine so much, it doesn't taste like the cuisine it was based off of anymore. This was not the case at Yingtao. All the flavors I could taste were exactly the ones I expected with Chinese food but with a new fine dining twist, making the experience simultaneously nostalgic but also a unique dining experience that I could only get at a fine dining restaurant. I still remember distinctly the feeling I had when I tasted those crab noodles: just pure bliss. But also, that damn squab. I still remember it, and I wish I got it because I only had one bite of my boyfriend's main. At the end of our meal, both my boyfriend and I were just so, so happy. Both of us come from Asian households, so to go to a restaurant that gave us that same exact feeling of being right at home but also delivering an experience that was so unique to Yingtao was truly amazing. Again, I'm so happy this place got the flowers it deserved, and I look forward to coming again to perhaps try their full tasting menu! read more

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Came here to celebrate a birthday dinner. Our resy was at 6, but we got there super early and they seated us. The restaurant was completely empty at 530 but started to fill up as the evening progressed. Service is impeccable and the waiters will explain the story behind each ingredient and dish. We had the tasting menu. You start off with a plate of snacks which includes a tuna tartare tart, smoked duck mushroom toast (was my fave), and a foie gras bite which was super rich. Next comes the kampachi. Fish is light and the cilantro oil was a nice touch. Very refreshing first dish. Also topped with caviar. The tofu was delicious. The sauce could've used a bit of spice in my opinion as the waitress compared it to a mapo tofu. Crab noodles--bowl needs to be bigger. The texture of noodles were delicious. The crab foam and crab pieces were delicious. I could've had like 3 more bowls. Hake--probably my least favorite. The fish felt so heavy and the flavors felt off. But was a filling dish. Squab--didn't know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. Very hearty dish as well with squab and potatoes. Dessert was so good. The nian gao was perfect balance of coconut and sweet. The candied walnuts in the middle was a nice touch. They had a final last two bites of a salted egg yolk cookie (I could probably eat a whole box of these) and a cherry ginger cookie tart. Great way to end the meal. The dishes and cutlery were changed with each dish. My water was always immediately refilled. I had a glass of orange wine as per the recommendation of the waitress and did not regret. Also started the meal with a shochu based cocktail which was really pretty and good. read more

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Absolutely awesome. Innovative, elegant without being snooty, knowledgeable friendly staff who helped pair wines bespoke for what we wanted. More youthful vibe (music & decor) than some overly-stuff Michelin places (which we loved) without being so trendy like some gimmicky spots (they still lead with the spectacular food here). They're really trying to be different, in a very good way in our opinion. It was delicious and fun, and we can't wait to return. Loved the add-as-you-wish chili oil, no chef snobbery here if you want it different than they bring it (we all know how stiff some geniuses can be, not liking it if you need flexibility). The add on duck brioche was ridiculous. Still dreaming of it. Even though slow cooking the hoisin wagyu isn't typical (as we all know, normally they barely heat-touch the best cuts like kobe/a5/etc.), it was awesome & surprising. The pacing was perfect, we left quite full--neither uncomfortable or still hungry. Thu's place is just great. And their merch & causes along the hallway humanize them & add meaning, in a very cool way. Good job, Yingtao. Keep it up. Very cool in every way. read more

We came here on the last day of the restaurant week and it was a great experience! The food is Chinese inspired modern cuisine. I don't think I saw any Asian chef haha. The food was delicious! The toast was especially impressive. The seasoning and the duck were incredible. My main course was pork. Unfortunately it was a bit too fat for me but interestingly it definitely reminded me authentic Chinese braised pork. Dessert was very creative too. Overall my friend and I were impressed. The place is small and chic. Highly recommend it! The service was simply excellent. I'd definitely come here for their full tasting menu. read more

Yingtao - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

The ambiance, hospitality, and most importantly taste of all the dishes absolutely wowed me. I've seen and tried many tasting restaurants in NYC, and it has always been Korean, Japanese, or European. Yingtao puts Chinese flavors on the map and I'm all here for it. . This spot is dimly lit with accents of red throughout the restaurant. I did the 10 course tasting menu ($165pp) and was thoroughly impressed. A lot of the dishes were inspired by the owner's grandmother's cooking, but further elevated with European influences/plating. My favorite courses were the crab noodles, tofu, and octopus. Such an amazing place for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion. . Highly recommend anyone that was to try elevated Chinese cuisine to come here. This place WILL get a Michelin star one day, because it is absolutely incredible. read more

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Honestly deserves a Michelin star and I hope they get the look for one! Service was literally impeccable, everyone was super knowledgeable and extremely friendly. The front of house was actually so well staffed I was pleasantly surprised given so many restaurants are constantly understaffed. Everything from the wine list to cocktail menu was perfectly curated. The food was such a perfect blend of authentic Chinese flavors and western high end influences. Ambiance was dark, sexy, and music was bumpin 90s rap. Highly recommend for anything from dates to group dinners with friends. read more

Yingtao - Crab noodles - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Creative and well executed Chinese fine dining! Came here with friends for their thanksgiving menu - menu highlights were the pumpkin egg tart, king crab tart, and duck. read more

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First Chinese cuisine tasting menu in the city I enjoyed their octopus, tofu, and wagyu the most on the menu. Wine pairing was solid. Service was attentive and ambiance was joyful. read more

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Had an eVent here and ohmygod the food was so good. We tried a bit of all the apps and my favorite was by far the mushroom duck proscuitto milk bread toast. Even without the umami mushroom cream the toast was buttered to perfection with its own seasoning. The foie gras macaron was super inventive and I love the contrast of slightly sweet and savory. Even the spring rolls- the wrapping had such a nice chew to it and the inside was so fresh and flavorful Service was attentive and kind. The ambiance was nice and modern- very sleek black walls and minimalist furniture. read more

Soooo yum!!! Although not really Chinese food, it was a solid prix fixe, 4 course for $90 (Nov 2024). It actually felt like more than 4 courses since there were so many dessert bites after the Nian Gao dessert and the starters were a nice set of 3 little bites. They even had a welcome sign with your name at your table! Very cute. Ambiance was more casual than other prix fixes but service was great. Would come back again! read more

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We really wanted to like this place but we found it underwhelming. For the price, it's easy to find a better expensive tasting menu experience where every dish is good. Some of the dishes were great but probably about half were misses--that is too many misses. The server forgot to pour my wine for two courses. The server spoke very confusing English -- normally wouldn't matter but she wanted to give a long explanation about each course. This was fine but very underwhelming for what it is marketed as. Ambiance is fine, although feels like mostly tourists. read more

Only stopped in for drinks and dessert but this spot is so cute and everyone was so nice!! The tasting menu looks incredible and I can't wait to try it soon but also recommend grabbing bar seats and just ordered drinks, dessert, apps. read more

Yingtao - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped by Yingtao to grab drinks & had an incredible experience! Every member of the staff was very genuine, helpful, & friendly. The service was unmatched & the cocktails were unbeatable. Will definitely be returning soon to check out the food or even to check out the other cocktails on the menu! read more

Yingtao - Yingtao Sour - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Came here because it's one of the few fine dining Chinese restaurants in New York. The ambiance was nice and modern but also felt cozy and not too crowded. Music was pretty quiet and you can hear the hum of people chatting and the chefs working over the music, which was nice. On the food, we did the lunar new year special menu for $165. We also each got a cocktail, which at $15, were a good price for a mild buzz. The plating was done carefully and neatly, and the amount of food definitely left us feeling full at the end. The kitchen was also happy to accommodate my nut allergies. All the dishes were probably 8/10 (good but not something I'd be thinking about for days after) except the dumpling soup, which was a 10/10, and the wagyu, which was borderline inedible. I've never had such chewy beef before, wagyu or otherwise. Somehow we got the pieces with lots of gristle, but when looking at the dishes going to other tables, they got leaner, less gristly pieces. The service was really kind and attentive, though it seemed some of them were nervous/less experienced. However, they were really caring and super apologetic about the wagyu, which we appreciated. We also noticed them examining the wagyu plates as they were coming out of the kitchen, which shows they really care about customer feedback and is great to see. All in all, i would've rated this 4 stars and likely would've come back, but I ended up getting food poisoning the same night after dinner. My partner did not get sick, so the only thing that could have done it would be the nut-free parts that I had that were made on the side? i'm not 100% sure, especially because none of the food tasted sour or rotten, but unfortunately, I don't think I will be back. read more

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A great new gem in Hell's Kitchen. I celebrated my birthday here, and the food was absolutely delicious. We thought every course was very well thought out, but particular kudos go to the fois gras on a beet macaron, the blue crab noodles with uni, the carrot puree that came with the tile fish, the crispy pipa duck and the tea-based cocktail program. The flavors and ingredients were distinctly Chinese, combined with French techniques and preparations and some crowd pleasing flavor boosters like fois gras, truffle and uni. Service was attentive and warm. My water cup never dipped below 25% full. Each course was explained well and tied back to an origin or inspiration from some traditional Chinese dish. The dining room is gorgeous, with plenty of great views of the open kitchen and some garlic bulb-shaped lampshades. It was $165 for an 8 course meal, and we were stuffed by the end. I strongly recommend this restaurant - it is a new flavor profile that feels like a novel direction for Chinese food in NYC. More people need to discover this place! read more

Yingtao - Birthday celebration bonbons - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

My drink (the Mala Negroni) was a bit underwhelming, but the tasting course itself was phenomenal for Yingtao's opening week -- flavors are nostalgic and well orchestrated. read more

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Finally had dinner here after I've been meaning to since it opened several months ago! Was an amazing experience! The food was exceptional! Amazing flavors and diverse menu. I love tasting menus and was definitely full after this one! The restaurant is really nice and the staff is super friendly and helpful. Definitely will be having dinner here again. read more

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Absolutely love this place. Went over when it first open and even in the first week most of the dishes felt thought out, both delicious and beautiful. You can really tell they put a lot of care into setting the standard high from the beginning. My second time i was even more taken aback by the seasonality and creativity and couldn't believe the menu was almost entirely different. Great if you want to make this place a regular spot in your rotation! Aside from all of this, the service and hospitality aspect was... equally as amazing. Love the staff, always feel very taken care of. And don't get me started on the ambiance, the perfect balance of luxury and comfort. From the outside it is very unassuming, just a small black door and the logo (you can see the bar if you peep through the window) but absolutely beautiful inside. I cannot wait to go back for their summer menu. Totally recommend, and not many chefs are doing what these people are doing here. read more

Yingtao - Sakura pre dessert - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Amazing food, excellent service. Love the music and vibe. The interior looks beautiful. read more

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Great ambience, knowledgeable staff and great food. The portions may look small but surprisingly I left full. Some of my favorites were the oyster, fried fish, wagyu, octopus and nian Gao dessert. I just wish there wasn't such a long gap in between each dish. Overall, it was a great experience! read more

I don't want to be unkind as it's my understanding this is a relatively new restaurant, so I'm sure they're trying to get into the flow of things. A girlfriend of mine made the reservation and invited us to try this place out. It was enjoyable, but the delight of one's company can only make up for so many shortcomings. I'll start with the pros: The space is absolutely stunning, and everyone was really friendly. But that's about it. Let's get into the cons: The food and the flavors are uninspired, dull, and muted. Their prettiest dishes, the gamba roja lacked any punch of flavor, despite its colors and plating tricking you to believe the opposite. The sakura palate cleanser was so overwhelmingly floral that the best part about it was when I got to the bottom of the plate. The main course, the duck, was drowning in jus that the skin was soggy and was accompanied by a larger than life pumpkin roll. Next, the service. I want to emphasize that the staff was very friendly. Knowledgeable, however, not so much. There was truly nothing more impressive than listening to people stutter and stammer their way through descriptions as they try to remember what's on the plate staring them right in the face. We were drinking sparkling water and were consistently met with people refilling our glasses after every single sip. The cherry on top? Them refilling our glasses with tap, only to be charged for the other. The cocktails seemed to be very low in alcohol content? So if you came to get a nice buzz (at a reasonable price) try again. My final critique: There's a very beautiful open kitchen. I was privy to front row seats of watching only white chefs attempt an Asian-inspired menu. Maybe that's why the lack of flavor? I'd be very curious to comeback on my own sometime when they've gained their footing to have a better experience. But I can't see myself enjoying this place more than once a year. read more

The atmosphere and the service of Yingtao was amazing! They were also very accommodating to any allergies we had, which added to the nice service. I really enjoyed all the food that they served, the fusion of French and Chinese food was done really well. ... read more

Yingtao - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

This place is a freaking SCAM. I had a reservation that I canceled a week in advance, and they charged me $75 for a cancelation fee. They don't even pick the phone up when I try and call. read more

wonderful evening. stunning food and smooth service the decoration is also on point with a beautiful black and white mosaïque of an Asian woman (the owners grand mother Yingtao) read more

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Food is amazing - really interesting flavor combinations. Every course was a a success. Desserts spectacular. Space is cool - hip vibe but very friendly. Was fun to watch the team prepare everything and they were very willing to talk about the dishes with us. Servers also very nice and clearly proud of the food and the place. read more

A delight to the senses! As soon as you step through the door, you feel you are part of an exclusive experience. Before heading to the dining room, we decided to order some cocktails at the bar. The bartenders were super friendly and experts at their craft. Malik was especially knowledgeable about their wine selection and recommended the perfect wine to start our night, based on our preferences. From there, we were escorted down a short corridor where we could view the ducks they were aging, with rosemary and other herbs, to prepare the delectable pipa duck. The atmosphere was cozy, yet, upscale with a warmth of cherry lighting. You can definitely dress up for a special occasion as this is more than a dinner.......it is an adventure! The tasting selections will tickle your pallet with savory scintillation. The recommended wine and cocktail pairings are specially selected and crafted to perfectly compliment the flavors of each course. My favorite pairing was the qiao mai with a delicious cocktail, cleverly named Parking on 9th. I can not wait to experience what chef, Jakub Baster has in store for future tastings! read more

the service was really memorable the server we had was friendly and genuine. she didn't tell us her name but only noticed that she had yellow hair. the $165 tasting menu was delicious and would definitely come back with more friends together. also loved the interior clean sleek, and modern. looking forward to having them in the neighborhood and adding new menu items! read more