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Chi Restaurant & Bar

4.6 (700 reviews)
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Mieke C.

Everything, I mean everything, was delicious! It has a wide variety of traditional Chinese dishes and some fusion dishes. My favorite was the lamb on a pottery. We called before coming for a party of 9, and they were able to seat us right away . Service was amazing, ambiance was good, not too noisy.

Chongqing La-Zi Chicken (w. Bones)
May G.

We got grilled pork spare ribs, scallion pancake, half of a Peking duck, pork xiao long bao, mapo tofu, la zi ji (spicy crispy chicken), and general tsos chicken. The grilled pork spare ribs was good, but it was too little meat for the price. The scallion pancake was bland. The Peking duck was ok. The pork xiao long bao was bad. The skin broke easily with the included forceps and with chopsticks. It was hard even transferring it to my plate. The mapo tofu was bland. The la zi ji (spicy crispy chicken) was too spicy to eat. I have good spice tolerance, and I always eat la zi ji, but it was just too spicy. This was the only meat dish that was barely touched at the end of the dinner. The best dish was the cumin lamb. It was seasoned well and the lamb was tender. I wish they gave us more lamb though. The meat pieces were small. I've had much better Chinese food in dallas. I would not recommend this Chinese restaurant to anyone.

Mia H.

Chi is a Chinese restaurant and offers a variety of amazing Chinese dishes. When my friends and I went, we got their cucumber salad, truffle fried rice, beef, and crispy shrimp (which we only got after seeing SO MANY orders come out from the kitchen--we just had to try). Everything was pretty solid and portions were good! Service was so very nice and kind. If you haven't been, I would highly recommend to check this out!

Shrimp dumplings
Sam S.

Outstanding Schechuan food in midtown. Just a few blocks from Penn Station, Madison Square Gardens and Times Square. Large, beautiful restaurant with excellent service and great food. Prices are decent for the location. Good cocktail and drinks. We tried the Shrimp dumplings, Green Chili Chicken ( Outstanding!), Shrimp Fried Rice (Outstanding!) and Shrimp Lo Mein. Everything was freshly cooked with generous portions. I will definitely be back.

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Christian Z.

Located on the Westside behind Port authority. This un suspecting authentic Chinese restaurant sits in a busy block. They have a banner for great HH specials that can only be redeemed at the bar (until next time). The space is large and modern. Suitable for big groups, date night, pre show, post showing dining. The staff is extremely friendly and attentive. The food: Soup dumplings- had a nice glisten to the outer bun. The under carriage held firm and with a delicious soup bro inside. Fish filet with ginger and scallion- nice portion size and a flavorful and clean dish. Braised pork belly- jam packed in flavor and cooked so tender from the meat to the fat. The pan fried noodle- normally a favorite in Chinese restaurants. This didn't hit its marks. There wasn't much noodles. The outer brim wasn't crispy. And it was a lot of sauce. The protein was scarce. And they had more veggies than protein. We were a table of 5 including a 6 year old. And everybody left full. And satisfied.

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After visiting The Vessel, we walked about 15 minutes to Chi for dinner, then headed back to The Edge for sunset. It turned out to be the perfect CityWalk. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The cold appetizer platter was a great start, the crispy shrimp were perfectly crunchy, and the braised beef short ribs were so tender with a rich sauce that was amazing over rice. The dim sum sampler was also a nice way to try a little of everything. For drinks, The Pavilion was light and refreshing, while the Diamond Dragon came in a diamond-shaped glass with dry ice, making it both fun to drink and great for photos. The restaurant was busy even on a weekday evening, with a big screen showing a soccer match that added to the atmosphere. Great food, great vibes, and a perfect stop after exploring Hudson Yards. I'd definitely come back.

Tab C.

The food and the service was amazing! We got the beef, honey walnut shrimp and the dumplings. Everything tasted fresh and hand made. I highly recommend this restaurant!

Secret Mystery of the Pyramid, Golden Shrimp Balls, Eggplant W/Garlic Sauce, Braised Pork Ribs, Emperor Seafood Fried Rice
Mindy L.

The interior is beautiful and the staff were very attentive and made sure everything was to our liking! This place is definitely on the high end side and it makes you feel like you're dining in an emperors palace! The food presentation was top notch and everything was plated beautifully and as pictured on the menu! This place is definitely on the pricier side, but surprisingly the cheapest dish we ordered (eggplant w/ garlic sauce, you can never go wrong with that) was THE BEST! The golden shrimp balls were also good, but it's just regular fried shrimp with crispies on top. Overall I had a pretty good experience!

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Wendy H.

Szechuan fine dining at its best, everything is prepared perfectly and presented so creatively. My favorite here is the fish maw soup with pickled vegetables. The Peking duck skin is lovely (I heard from my fellow diners). They also have great cocktails... Baijiu cocktail Lychee martini Paperplane The main dining room can be loud, but if you guarantee $100pp you can get a private room.

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Dennis G.

Chi Restaurant had been on my Yelp list for quite some time, and it finally lived up to the anticipation. The space strikes a balance between stylish and comfortable, with dim lighting, dark tones, and soft background music creating an inviting atmosphere. A large projection screen above the bar makes it easy to keep up with the big game without disrupting the restaurant's upscale feel. The attention to detail throughout the dining room is impressive, and the waitstaff were attentive, professional, and welcoming. I dined solo at the bar and ordered exclusively from the Chi Social Hour menu. Everything I tried was excellent. The Dan Dan Noodles were spicy, flavorful, and deeply satisfying. The Crispy Duck was perfectly portioned and served with salt and pepper on the side, allowing the rich flavors to shine. I also enjoyed the Grilled Pork Short Ribs, which were tender, and packed with flavor. Chi combines a polished atmosphere with outstanding service and well-executed dishes. I'll definitely be returning to explore more of the menu.

Truffle Beef Tenderloin
Austin L.

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.

Fish Fillet in Peppercorn Chili Broth was mouth numbing heaven.
Michael Y.

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.

Spicy Cumin Lamb
Prathika A.

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.

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Ask the Community - Chi Restaurant & Bar

How many bathrooms are there?

There are about 4 stalls in the woman's bathroom. There is a separate male restroom so I'm not sure about in there.

Is takeout or delivery available?

Yes. You can pickup or have it delivered

What time is Happy Hour?

Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 6 pm… 

Is there a corkage policy for bringing wine? (edit: it is $30 for wine)

Do we need a reservation for a Sunday?

When I was there in December we didn't need a reservation. We did call just to make sure and they did ask how many people and what day and time, so maybe it depends on that but we party of 5 attended on a Saturday night and we were fine without a… 

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4.1(354 reviews)
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Walked in on a Wednesday night around 8pm and my friend and I were seated almost immediately. We…read morewere pleasantly surprised by the new Aegean menu, which featured drinks inspired by countries by the Mediterranean Sea. It was my first time there but I was expecting the menu I saw online, not this new one. We tried 2 drinks: one inspired by Turkish figs and one inspired by lemons and the "Miracle Berry", which inverts your palate and turns sour into sweet! I really enjoyed both drinks. The figs one came with a sweet fig granola bite and the lemon one really did taste sweet after eating the "Miracle Berry"! I'd definitely come back to try their many other drinks.

Wanted one more drink to end the night so stopped in late on a weeknight…read more The drinks were really quite good. I liked how they organized the menu by country/geography to facilitate an understanding of the flavor profiles. I got two of the date & fig-flavored smoked whisky drinks and it was a well made, balanced, and very good. Not cheap at some $25 or something, but middle of Manhattan with some creative ingredients means I guess it is what it is. Servers seemed a bit annoyed to have to deal with us shortly before close as I think they were hoping to usher people out and close down maybe a little early. One the one hand I get it, on the other hand you've got two paying customers on a slow night.

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Raines Law Room

4.3(1.7k reviews)
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Raines Law Room Chelsea is one of those places where the experience starts before you even sit…read moredown. The unmarked entrance and doorbell immediately set the tone, and once inside it feels like you stepped out of Manhattan and into a dark, old New York cocktail lounge. The velvet seating, curtains, low lighting, and little private nooks make the whole place feel intimate without being gimmicky. That atmosphere is very much intentional. The Chelsea location is the original Raines Law Room and is built around that hidden speakeasy experience. The cocktails were beautifully presented, and I liked that this felt like a place where you could actually sit with friends and have a conversation rather than compete with loud music. We also ordered some meat, cheese, olives, and crackers for the table, which was perfect alongside the drinks without turning the night into a full dinner. What stood out most to me was how cohesive everything felt. The drinks, glassware, lighting, service style, and decor all fit the same mood. It feels refined and special without trying too hard. Pay special attention to the bathroom wall art. Definitely not an inexpensive night out, but for a true New York cocktail bar experience, I thought Raines Law Room was absolutely worth visiting. This would be especially good for a date night or drinks with a small group.

Charming speakeasy. No sign out front. Go downstairs and ring the doorbell. I'm to,d they have 25…read morecocktails on the menu which rotates periodically. They do take reservations on Resy. Had the amber old fashioned and Fleur de Lychee which were both excellent. An excellent respite if you happen to be in Flatiron/Chelsea

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Patent Pending

4.2(436 reviews)
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Stopped in here for after-work drinks with some friends and loved the vibe! This has been on my…read morelist to visit for a while now and I honestly didn't realize how closeby it is! Patent Pending is has such cool speakeasy vibes, think dimmed lighting and candles at each table in a very intimate space. Our plan was to get wine and a cheese board however, the kitchen was closed due to a family emergency. We could only order chips or bar nuts with our drinks. Disappointing but what can you do? We ordered both the chips and bar nuts to go along with our drinks. And instead of wine, I opted for a cocktail! They have a pretty extensive cocktail menu with all these crazy concoctions. I went for the Strange Magic which was citrusy and refreshing. I'll definitely be back to visit again and hopefully next time will get the cheese board :)

One of my friends and I were looking to grab a drink before calling it a night. She had been to…read morePatent Pending before and had good things to say, and since it wasn't too far from us we decided to head over. Patent Pending is a speakeasy, located behind Patent Coffee. It was dark when we entered the coffee shop but an ajar door gave way to the bar. The decor is a homage to the works of Nikola Tesla, which can be seen in the subtle electric theme throughout the space and the naming of the cocktails. The space isn't too large - the bar and stools take up most of the space but they also have some booths/tables. The place looks great. The cocktail menu is very creative - I got one of their seasonal mixes that was actually two drinks in one. The main cocktail was meant to be sipped first and they provided a small glass of beer to be sipped after. The name escapes me but it was very good. Since we had cocktails at dinner, we only stayed for one round. Service was good, and overall I enjoyed my time at Patent Pending. I would definitely return to explore more of their menu.

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The Tusk Bar

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4.4(46 reviews)
0.9 mi•Flatiron
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We were passing the historic, beaux arts Evelyn Hotel and decided to take a look inside. We found a…read morevery cute bar inside, and decided to have a drink. Courtney & Lee, behind the bar, were so friendly & charming, and we ended up having a very nice conversation with them while enjoying Hugo Spritz cocktails. The colorful tiles added warmth to the space; the marble bar top was beautiful; the chandeliers harken back to the hotel's 1905 beginnings. It's an intimate space with great cocktails and wonderful, welcoming staff.

The space itself is beautiful. Classy, well designed, and a great atmosphere. That said, the photos…read moreon Yelp and their website don't do it justice and gave me the impression of a casual after-work happy hour spot, so it wasn't quite what I expected walking in... Now the not so good. We had a reservation. We arrived on time. And we were told the people before us were still hanging out at our table. Cool, so what exactly did we reserve? We waited forever. If you take reservations and serve food, a time limit on tables is not a wild concept. Other restaurants figured this out ages ago. Meanwhile the poor host has to break this news to guests over and over, which is not their fault. Change the policy. Thats a policy problem, not a staff problem. The saving grace? The bar. We ended up waiting there FOREVER and the drinks were fab and the bartenders were great. They deserve better than the reservation policy they're working with. Come for the cocktails. Maybe don't count on your reservation meaning anything.

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