Four of us had dinner at Chi recently. The food was mostly good. But... when I first made the reservation about two weeks prior to our coming, I requested the back dining room. I was told that it isn't always open, but if it was, I could certainly have a table there. When we arrived on the night of our dinner, I asked about the back room and was told that it was closed. And indeed, there was a rope up separating it from the front dining room. There was a table of people sitting there, but I was told that was management having a meeting. I asked when the room might be opened because we were willing to wait. I was told that there was no way for them to know. The front room was already full, by the way, except for the table that we seated at. Within 10 minutes, the back room opened and people started to go in. When I asked about this, I was told that it was a private party. About a half hour later I got up to use the restroom and had a look in the back. They were people seated at tables all around the room. It was obvious that none of them knew each other. It wasn't a private party. I didn't bother to ask about this because at that point appetizers had arrived and it was too late to move to another table. I was very baffled by the staff's reluctance to seat us at a requested table, which would've been very easy to do. As a result, I don't think I'll be coming back to Chi or recommending it to friends. I wrote to them about the experience, hoping for a possible explanation. Over a week has gone by and I've gotten no response. I'm done with these folks. read more

Delicious!! Just ate here for my birthday weekend, I loved the vibe of the place and the waiters were very kind and polite. We got spring rolls, orange chicken, and truffle beef. Everything was super tasty and flavorful. The orange chicken tasted a lot like orange and the truffle beef was not overwhelmingly truffle flavored. Amazing experience, would definitely recommend to anyone. read more

I visited this spot a few nights after a birthday dinner at a much trendier fusion restaurant, and I wish I chose this place instead. Thank you to my Yelp friend Jane D. for suggesting Chi. A comfortable atmosphere with very efficient service, the food was fantastic and authentic, spicy, and fresh. All good choices: --Steamed pork soup dumplings (tasty soup, thicker dumpling) --Spiced beef in chili broth (spicy, yes!) --Green chili chicken with black beans (tasty, a bit less spicy) --Stir fry pea shoots read more

Chi is definitely an elevated, modern Chinese restaurant catered to a higher income crowd. It's really luxurious inside and designed beautifully. I tried items from their traditional menu which consists of things like: The General's Accord Lobster Sticky Rice Truffle Beef Tenderloin Four Treasures Bisque The Diamond Dragon and Summer Palace mocktails are pretty and refreshing! However, they were pretty small and I finished my drink in 5 sips. I loved the trio dishes app which allowed me to try a variety of authentic cold dishes. The soup was creamy, rich, and had high quality seafood in it like abalone and sea urchin. The truffle beef had a really good strong truffle flavor and the sticky rice with lobster had nice crunchy bits of rice in it. The lobster could've had a bit more flavor and a nicer fried coasting on the shell. For the beef dish, they gave so little beef for an entree that is $46 on the menu. We could count the amount of beef cubes while the rest of the dish was mushrooms and onions. The dish was also not even filled. Half the plate was empty when it came out to our table. It felt like a rip off. Their desserts come from the amazing Bibble & Sip a couple blocks away, so they're gorgeous and tasty of course. However, you can get them at Bibble & Sip for face value price. read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - Truffle Beef Tenderloin - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Brought family friends to come here a second time because the first time was so good and this time was just okay. Most items were still solid, but quality seems to have become more inconsistent since their opening days - the spicy pork trotter was quite bony without a lot of meat and difficult to eat. Still a decent option if you are nearby, but there's definitely stiff competition in the area now with Sky Pavilion and the new Mountain House location, both of which I'd say are a slight cut above in terms of the food. Chi differentiates itself among Sichuan options in the neighborhood with the trendier vibe and widest variety of drink options. read more

This restaurant single handedly saved our rough day at BookCon. My friends and I were all exhausted and disappointed in our event that we just wanted to get Chinese food for dinner and head home. This place was walking distance from the Javits center and there was no wait. Inside is clean and well designed. The food itself was high quality and reasonably priced as the serving size was quite large. Rice cost extra which we decided we did not need. Everyone was in much better spirits after eating here and I look forward to coming back after another trip to the Javits center! read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - Chicken with broccoli - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Three days in NYC and our pre-broadway meal has been by far our best experience. Needed a 3:30 reservation for 8 near the show? No problem. Chi had plenty of openings online through Resy 21 days before. When we arrived, we learned that it was happy hour from 2-6. But one drink and get one equal value for free. Food was spot on. Spice tolerance in our group was average so we made no modifications and everyone seems to enjoy it. The spicy lamb was very good. Some dishes had more kick and I did have a mild sweat going by the end of the meal but the cherry old fashioned did a good job cooling me off. Our servers were attentive and great. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by Chi. It wasn't just the food but the service as well. The service was a perfectly coordinated symphony. As we finished our dish there was someone changing plates for every course and removing the dishes. They were so swift we barely noticed. We stopped by for lunch. We tried the Dan Dan noodles - perfectly cooked with the right balance of meat and spices. We also tried the pork soup dumplings - it was juicy and delicious. For main dish we had the Spicy Cumin Lamb, Fried Chicken with Dry Chili and the black Truffle Fried Rice - Yang Chow style. The Cumin Lab is a must try - it's tender lamb grilled with peppers. The Yang Chow style fried rice perfectly complimented the lamb and the spicy fired chicken. Everything we tried was very good. I look forward to being back to try more of their menu. read more

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5 star experience! Admittedly, I wish I were a bit more daring on the authentic Chinese food, but there's a lot of pork and that's just not for me. That said, we did have the bbq spare ribs. I didn't love them, but my kids really enjoyed them and the meat was fall off the bone tender. I also thought the presentation was nice. The chicken lo mein was excellent- just a perfect execution of a simple staple. Happy hour is buy one get one- mocktails included. My kids had two of the mocktails that were both really tasty. All in all- solid experience, beautiful setting, and friendly service. read more

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Came to Chi with my mom for lunch following a spa day. The restaurant was fairly empty on a Saturday afternoon with only a few tables being occupied. The inside of the restaurant is modern yet simple and I actually like the decor. Service was just so so (reason for knocking off the 5th star) and not really memorable. Food/Drinks: For drinks, my mother had a lychee martini which was pretty tasty and well balanced. I ordered the Irish americano which was INCREDIBLE (mom agreed)! Think... elevated espresso martini with vanilla cold foam and a dusting of cinnamon. For the appetizer, we ordered the dim sum sampler and each option was tasty. For the main course, we ordered the Mongolian beef (which was similar to pepper steak), the shredded duck lo mein, and stir fried broccoli. We wanted the string beans, but they were sold out. Everything we ate was delicious; I don't think there was a single item we didn't like. If I had to nit-pick, I'd say that the lo mein was a tad bit greasy. Overall, we'd definitely return for drinks and try some other menu items. read more

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An amazing place with an amazing staff. Food was great, looked exactly how it does on pictures, and always came out hot. Went during happy hour and the presentation and taste of the drinks was awesome. Staff super friendly and gave honest reviews about what to get 10/10 would recommend this spot read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - This is the Peking Duck - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

As a fan of authentic Chinese food I have to say this is actually pretty good considering that around that neighborhood there isn't anything like this other than Chinese take out. The food is delicious, service is great and the ambiance is cool very chill. Staff are very friendly. I would definitely come back if around the area. read more

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This spot was an unexpected delight! A bit more americanized and on the pricier side, but the food had high quality ingredients, tasted clean, the ambiance was higher end, and everything came out so fast! While the portions are on the smaller side, the food is extremely satiating. The highlights for me were the fish in pickled cabbage (which came with mushrooms and noodles), the string beans, mapo tofu, and truffle chicken and broccoli. The short-rib was also a nice fusion dish - the beef was so tender! Would definitely want to come back to try out the other dishes on the menu. read more

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Nice way to start off 2026. Chi is a very good chinese restaurant on the west side of manhattan. Everything we ordered was flavorful, presented well and just tasted excellent. This place is a haven for those who love good quality chinese food done right. Waiters and staff were very friendly. Apps ordered were BBQ SPARE Ribs, pork steamed dumplings, spring rolls and cucumber salad. Ribs were so tender and fell right off the bone. Dumplings and rolls were excellent. Main courses did not disappoint. Entrees ordered were Truffle Chicken and Broccoli, Braised Pork Belly, Truffle Beef Tenderloin, and Fried Rice. My braised pork belly was cooked perfectly. The truffle beef and chicken were really delicious. Fried rice was perfect. Price can add up quickly here especially when ordering drinks but keep in mind entree sizes are enough to share so have a game plan before you order if you want to save. Family style size portion for big platters can serve 2 or more easily. You can get full here just by ordering all the delicious apps. Cocktail menu is good. Choices on what to eat will have your head spinning. Good idea to review menu before going. I highly recommend this place. We had a great experience ! read more

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Chi is freaking amazing! We got a little of everything and it was all delicious. The drinks were amazing and buy one get one free for Happy Hour. Come here if you are near Hells Kitchen. Happy Yelping! read more

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Food: Brought some friends here for a more elevated Sichuan/Chinese meal. Everything was so well executed and flavorful. Really hit the spot and surprisingly authentic! I guess you can find some great gems near Times Square. Some highlights of the night were the pork soup dumplings (ample pocket of porky soup in a thicker chewy dumpling), cumin lamb (aromatic with a tinge of spice), and sliced beef in chili broth! Service: The wait staff were highly attentive and considerate. We did not have to wait for a table, which surprises me. I guess it just isn't viral. Ambiance: Refined and elegant dining experience that is still unapologetically Chinese inspired. Decor is great. read more

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new favorite Chinese restaurant. They have some exquisite entrees for meat eaters, and the seafood menu is impressive as well. only complaint and it may just be me being a big visual person: not a fan of the way the Kung Pao shrimp is served, in a soup of peanuts and peppers. But the General Tso's style shrimp was incredible. Had an addictive spicy coating on a (well-portioned) platter of juuumbo shrimp and broccoli. All of the greens were ridiculously on point especially the tangy cucumbers and crispy green bean sides, respectively. Scallion pancakes weren't greasy, the fried rice had a generous amount of veggies and was anything but average-- same with the lo mein. Such a solid dinner! read more

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Authentic schezuhan cooking with an updated twist. All dishes looked stunning and tasted AMAAAAZING. Highly recommend. Great food. Great service. read more

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4.5 stars Great food and cocktails. Very attentive. We arrived in time for HH so we were able to try some of their drinks 2 for 1 deal. Some were gimmicky but still tasted good so I asked the waitress for recommendations since I wanted stronger drinks... she was very helpful and I tried everything she suggested. When you get seated they do ask if you want a pot of tea, we didn't know it was $8 but it was very good. Not your typical tea served at dim sum. For food, I ordered pork belly, crispy shrimp balls, and the emperor seafood fried rice.. Everything was so delicious. I'd order everything again.... Really high quality ingredients... I usually don't want to waste money on a fried rice dish but this wasn't your ordinary fried rice... it was so tasty with so many ingredients, lobster, snow crab with wild rice... and more. $32 but so good. I still ordered a reg white rice for the pork belly, the sauce was so yummy, we had to eat it with white rice. We usually order pork belly at Szechuan restaurants, they're all very similar, but it was even better here. We were so full. I was on a budget so couldn't order too much, so I definitely want to come back and try more dishes. The drink that was smoking was sweet, not strong but tasty. The one served in a tea cup was strong. I had to take sips. The espresso martini was surprisingly very good..one of the best I've had. Lychee martini was good. Do not get the dessert panda. Out of curiosity we did order it...it's a very cute, but ordinary piece of cake. Nothing special. We were there for like 2 hrs. They did not rush us at all. A bit expensive but the food was so good. Looking forward to trying more dishes next time. read more

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Probably the best soup dumplings I've ever had!! The bartender with the black and blonde hair was attentive and warm, we felt very comfortable at the bar. Will definitely come here again next time we're in the area :) read more

Dim lit environment, perfect for date night. Partner and i went on a friday night and it was super busy. If you think about driving, there's metered parking around the block, not hard to find. The layout of the restaurant felt slightly claustrophobic, very loud. Got seated super quickly (made reservation). The server didn't get to us til 10-15 minutes after getting seated, no water or anything. The table next to us waited about 20 minutes for a server to come to take down their order. They didn't seem very attentive, maybe it was too busy. (clean bathroom btw.. just to put it out there) NOW LETS TALK ABOUT THE FOOD!! Our food came out surprisingly quick, but everything was fresh and hot. Started off with the Mala Trio: chicken could've been more flavorful, duck was nice and tender, BUT THE CUCUMBER SALAD IS CHEFS KISS (better than din tai fung). The fried shrimp was good, tasted very familiar, sweet and savory, amazing texture, and compatible to rock shrimp for reference. Braised pork belly was pretty good, very standard, tender and flavorful not mind blowing. The fried chicken with dried chili was so good, crispy and flavorful, I have a decent spice tolerance and would put this at a 2/10 in spice. Pan fried noodles were standard, too salty in my opinion, and definitely over price. I also got a small white rice to go with everything to even out the saltiness, they forgot about my rice and they comped it when I gave them a reminder. I'd say half the menu is authentic and half is americanized, great for everyone. Huge menu. Overall, would recommend checking this place out. But if you plan on coming on a friday night or weekend, it would be safer to make a reservation. Good portions for city pricing. GET THE CUCUMBER SALAD!!! read more

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Very tasty food. Scallion pancakes were crispy and flaky, the mapo tofu was spiced just right, and the eggplant was cooked to perfection. Good amount of vegetarian options. They also texted me 10 min before our reservation that our table was ready, which was appreciated because there was a 1 hour limit. read more

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Very impressed! Ge the eggplant with pepper and the sesame chicken! Delicious! I was not a huge fan of the black truffle fried rice. We got it with the shredded duck. read more

great for a group, especially since the private dining is available at no extra cost! the food was decent and the service was good. some of the dishes were better than others. read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I arrived as a solo diner with no reservation and they quickly sat me. The design and overall aesthetic of the restaurant was pleasing and comfortable. I ordered the golden shrimp balls, which were delish, and the chicken Lo Mein and the serving sizes were enough for two people. Overall yes I would go back. read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - Golden Shrimp Balls- chicken Lo Mein - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

We had a wonderful dinner at Chi Restaurant with a party of four. The atmosphere was upscale yet cozy, and the service was truly exceptional, the staff worked seamlessly as a team and our glasses were never empty. We loved the Ma La Trio appetizer and every main dish was outstanding, especially the Szechuan fish with mapo tofu, braised pork belly, sliced beef in chili broth, and the delicate steamed seabass with side of bok choy. The food was easily a 10 out of 10, full of bold, balanced flavors. Desserts were cute in presentation but more average compared to the incredible savory dishes. Highly recommend for both the food and the top tier service. read more

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Everything we had here was amazing! The mapo tofu with fish filet was my favorite. It was the perfect mix of spicy and flavorful, and I loved the fish in it as well. The fried rice was great, and I loved the spicy chicken as well. Everything was a hit. All the food came out quickly as well, and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. read more

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Amazing the food and ambience was great! Servers were kind and prompt. Went back twice during my trip to new york. Will be back again.

Food was good but main courses were extremely expensive for the price even in Manhattan. Lobster fried rice was $88 apiece, the half peking duck was $50+ and the portion was very small. Mostly paying for the ambiance and presentation. Worth going once to try it out but may not go again. read more

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Just terrific across the board. Quick, friendly service, great food. Ambience was perfect.

I got the chance to stop in at this restaurant for dinner. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked into a nice ambiance. Jenny was my nice server! I had: Midnight Margarita Old Fashioned Ma-La Trio (chicken, cucumber salad, duck) Din Sum Platter (chicken, shrimp, vegetable) Perking Duck Yunnan Basil Lettuce Wrap I loved the margarita and the dim sum platter! The dumplings were so good! Everything was great at this restaurant! read more

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Enjoy spicy dishes? Chi is your place. Some of the dishes have a spicy kick that isn't too overwhelming (for most) but really delicious. I came here with my family for lunch after the NY Auto Show. We were warmly welcomed and promptly seated in the beautiful space. The restaurant is mostly set up for smaller parties of 2 and 4 but there are a couple of tables towards the back set up for 6. If you have a bigger party definitely make a reservation. The dark decor in the space gives in a moody, modern vibe. The dishes are served family style and are nice size portions, so don't over order. Everything we ordered was delicious. I also ordered a drink and it was delicious too. Service was friendly and extremely attentive. Our water glasses were never empty. Highly recommend if you're in the area. read more

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This is one of those restaurants where you can be confident everything you order off the menu will be delicious. The most memorable offerings were the - fish and pickled cabbage soup - eggplant appetizer - broiled fish (pricey, but very tasty) - pork appetizer - wood ear mushroom with mustard flavored seasonings And the Happy Hour cocktails are buy one get one free before 6 pm. The lychee martini was great. I just realized I listed everything we got. See what I mean? Everything is so tasty and well made here, it's worth a visit! read more

Came here for pre show drinks n snacks. The place is beautiful. Upscale n chick. Didn't expect to find a place like this in the area. read more

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Had a lovely time at Chi - a high scale chinese resturaunt. A beautiful interior and the menu included lots of different chinese regional cuisines. read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - Interior - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to this restaurant a few times before, but my most recent experience was extremely disappointing. When I paid the bill, I left a 20% tip as usual. Only afterward did I realize that gratuity had already been included in the total--meaning I ended up paying over 40% in tips. This was never clearly communicated, and it feels misleading at best. On top of that, the service didn't justify anything close to that level of tipping. We were there for less than an hour, and the staff repeatedly came over asking if we were finished, which made the dining experience feel rushed and uncomfortable. I'm honestly surprised by how much things seem to have changed. What used to be a place I enjoyed now feels like it's taking advantage of customers. I won't be returning, and I would encourage others to carefully review their bill before paying. Very disappointing experience. read more

Some friends and I came here for dinner on a saturday and luckily the wait was only 25min without reservations. The food is really good! The cocktails are hit or miss, it was my first time here but not for my friends and they said in previous time- cocktail was also hit or miss. The pattern is that the fancier the presentation, the worse the drink. That night my friend had to send back a drink cause it was too sour and what came next was too bitter but he didn't want to send back a second time, so it was a struggle for whole table to help him finish. For food, I recommend: Mapo tofu Green beans Green fish stew Crispy shrimp read more

Chi Restaurant & Bar - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

TL:DR: it's my second time coming back and I feel like that already says a lot haha. Food is amazing, get the Mapo tofu, string beans, and the fish plate in the attached photo (I'll add name if I can remember) Drinks: the diamond shaped one and the one with the white figurine in the cup were surprisingly not good. They're so tart...and I like tart. Service: good and attentive Ambiance: great catch up spot with friends or date. read more

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For sure one of the better Chinese restaurants in Manhattan. Bit more on the pricey side but worth it-- very classy/upscale vibes and they cater to both American and Chinese audiences (they have an "American-inspired" section of the menu, and at first I was concerned that meant the traditional Chinese dishes wouldn't be authentic, but I didn't have to worry). Started off with the mala trio, which I recommend getting if it's your first time there; my favorite was the cucumber salad (second favorite being the chili chicken) and it was so good I'd order a full size next time. The green peppercorn dish was excellent (would recommend getting it with the black fish, which was so fresh and tender, although does run the risk of coming across the occasional small fish bone). Eggplant/green bean dish had good flavor; the crispy chili chicken I'd pass on next time. Their dessert menu also looks great; was too full to try any this time but def keeping it on the agenda for when I return! They're also known for their beautiful and creative cocktails here. I forget what mine was called but it was delicious (strawberry gin with a honey chrysanthemum foam) and SO pretty! My sister's cocktail (think it was called the Daisy?) was also very good, although I preferred mine. read more

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Delicious food, excellent service, beautiful setting. Something for everyone on the menu. Highly recommend!!!