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    53 NYC

    4.1 (239 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    My fiancée and I dined here for the Kichi Kichi event and had a great experience. The food was delicious and Chef Motokichi put on a great show. This was all extremely soured by the fact that I was charged $1,100 when I got home for the 4-top next to us. The receipt clearly had 4 pre-fix menus and several orders of sake, cocktails, and sodas. We tried calling 53 several times throughout the following week and received empty promises that a manager would get in touch soon. They never called or emailed and never provided an update each time I got in touch with them. Managers were either "not in yet" or "they're all in a meeting unfortunately." Not once was I able to talk to anyone but the hostess. 53 is run by hustlers and scammers with zero intention of providing quality service.

    JiHae L.

    I came here to celebrate my birthday. Great spot to come with friends as the ambiance and the food were great. The service could've been a little bit better for the amount of people or tables that were reserved. I guess they should hire more staff. I can see how they won all the awards that they did such as the best new restaurant in 2022, the gold key award in 2022 and the design award in 2023. Anyways, regarding the food I was impressed with how everything came out. My group of friends were as well. We ordered from each section of the menu such as the cold, hot, steam, grill, wok and clay pot. We decided to order the oyster and uni which came with yuzu and trout roe. Got the crispy squid which was calamari and chili peppers seasoned with salt & pepper. The lobster rice in lotus leaf was very delicious. The black cod was suggested and it's one of the most popular items off the menu and I can see why it is. Overall, I would come back again to try more items.

    Lychee Martini
    Jenny R.

    53 was a dream!! Service was excellent, the drinks were well-balanced (highly recommend the Famous Monk and Lychee Martini) and the vibe was immaculate Pictured are: 1. Lychee martini with aperol, luxardo, pineapple 2. Famous Monk with mezcal, scarlet japanese amaro, green chartreuse, absinthe, lychee, lime 2. Lobster shumai, black kaluga caviar 3. Kung pao quail, snow pea, cashew 4. Duck clay pot, five spice, thai basil, cilantro

    Delanna R.

    Nice ambiance!!! I really enjoyed the food I had and my waitress Amber. The drinks were also good and the ice cream was as well. Food is limited and mushroom seems to be the main competent to every dish. I'm allergic to mushroom so I only ordered a few things. If you're a seafood lover give this place a try.

    Clay pot rice
    Kayo N.

    I enjoyed my recent lunch visit here. A friend had suggested for their lunch special (Always love a good lunch prix fix!) and it was thankfully in close proximity to the office. The restaurant is stunning and sexy. It's makes up for their largely subterranean space with beatiful architectural and design details. A gorgeous barrel vault detail and clerestory windows where you see pedestrian traffic from any interesting perspective. Plenty of hidden lighting panels for flattering light. I could go on and on but I digress... The prix fix is three savory items for $58. I opted for a mizuna salad, shrimp and chicken wonton and the claypot rice with black cod. The salad was surprisingly good. paper thin shavings of truffle were a treat, as were the roasted chanterelles. The crispy wonton arrived with what I assume was a piquant sambal and lemongrass flavored chili sauce. The claypot arrived hot as promised, and added crunchy morsels to the rice mixture. A bit like bimbimbop, but with fewer vegetables. This was satisfying and delicious. I would do this again, I have my eye on their newly opened speakeasy for my next office adjacent outing.

    Indoor, lower level dining area
    Tahirah R.

    Stunning establishment. Great food. Tasty drinks. GET THE KALE SALAD. I don't care what you heard - GET THE KALE SALAD. We ordered a ton of apps. Personally, I have the cod clay pot. The cod was good but the rice has burnt ends that I didn't like but I could get past because all the apps were so great. All the staff were also very friendly. My friends and I are late, always. So late, we close the restaurant lol and as sorry as we were the hostess and our waiter still didn't rush us and encouraged us to take photos; even directing us on the best lighting in the restaurant. Very nice, posh.

    French 75 + Old Fashion
    Reed G.

    53 NYC is delicious!!! I brought in my 30th birthday with a delicious meal. Upon entering, the restaurant is beautiful. They also accommodated me by placing me at a larger table. To start, we ordered drinks (French 75 and Old Fashion). The drinks were tasty but pricey. The menu is meant to be shared so we ordered a cold, hot, and 2 clay pot options. For our cold + hot plate, we ordered the lobster spring rolls and oysters. The lobster spring rolls were filled with lobster (must order). The oysters were good as well but not worth the price imo. We ordered the black cod and duck clay pots. They were pipping hot and so good. For my birthday, they gave us a complementary dessert and we ordered a dessert. I'd recommend 53 and definitely get the lobster spring rolls.

    Golden Empress & Singapore Spring Fling - lovely cocktails! (02/23/25)
    Jennifer Y.

    A memorable evening 53 NYC makes. Stunning contemporary interior. Impeccable service. Delightful zero proof cocktails, including their Singapore Spring Fling. Beautiful modern tasting of classics. Love at first bite with their Eel Club; Hainanese Chicken; and, Guava Sorbet this evening. Without a doubt, I'll be returning many times over! CHEERS!

    Dessert
    Patience N. V.

    The interior so chic: dim lighting, arches, and sleek seating. Everything on the menu looked interesting, so it was hard to choose! I ordered the Lobster Spring Roll, my friend ordered the Chicken Sate, and we shared the dishes. Both were mouth watering. The ambiance, service, and food couldn't have been more enjoyable.

    Emily R.

    Service and server were exceptional. Ambiance extremely gorgeous, dim lit. Drinks and food were on the high end. Was expecting more flavor from the food. Drinks were delicious.

    Garlic veggie 5/5
    Crystal L.

    Food 5/5 Service 4/5 Vibe 5/5 Chinese Fusion spot in NYC close to the fifth Ave, definietly a hidden gem. You won't even notice them walking by the restaurant. If you're somewhere close to MoMA or shopping around the area, greats spot to try out. Bar is super cute, def able to get some cute pics. Food wise, I highly recommend the mushroom or duck clay pot rice. And of course the foiegwa toast was literally GODS TOUCH. I don't think food are too too pricy, but I would say if you don't wanna spend too much and want to be full. Maybe grab a quickly before stopping by, so it's more like app + drinks rather than a full on meal (as portions) are relatively smaller.

    Sunil R.

    The New York dining scene is among the best in the world and I am always excited to try new spots. The ambiance, the food, service and overall experience were good. I found the food interesting, unique and tasty. Would give it a 3.5, rounding up for the service and ambiance. The mango pudding was to die for.

    Lamb Ribs. Not recommended

    Not sure where all the good reviews come from, as my experience was mediocre at best. The hostess had an attitude, both when trying to locate my reservation and when I asked to retrieve my coat from the coat check. The food was also below my expectations. The eel club was excessively fatty compared to other foie gras dishes I've had, with oil literally dripping off my fingers. The lamb ribs were underwhelming--the main flavor seemed to come from the sauce, while the lamb itself didn't appear well-marinated and lacked depth. Overall, the flavors didn't feel well balanced. The duck clay pot and chicken satay were decent, but honestly, I've had better versions at non-fusion Chinese or Thai restaurants for half the price. I'm also curious to know who gets to sit on the first floor since most people seem to be guided to the basement floor while most seats on first floor are empty.

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