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Chi Restaurant & Bar

4.6 (700 reviews)
Closed • 11:30 am - 10:15 pm
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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.

雨桐

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.

The bar
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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Reviews are largely positive. People highlight the fresh, flavorful food and creative cocktails, with many enjoying the stylish, upscale atmosphere. Service is generally praised, though some report inattentive or rushed experiences.

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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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Uncle Lou 快樂人 - Chicken Lo Mein

Uncle Lou 快樂人

4.2(707 reviews)
2.7 mi•Chinatown
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This is a great restaurant to bring family! The portions are huge and are meant to share for the…read moretable. I arrived around noon on a Saturday and luckily there was no wait. Complimentary tea is served for the table. I ordered the L2. Crispy Garlic Chicken, 102. Yin Yang Chow Mei Fun, 2. Har Gow and white rice on the side. The chicken was my absolute favorite! It was perfectly crispy and so tasty. The mei fun and har gow were wonderful. Service was spectacular and food arrived quickly. Overall, the chicken stole the show for me and I definitely will be returning to get another order of this.

I'm a big fan of Cantonese cuisine, so I was excited to try Uncle Lou's! I went on a weekend…read moreevening, and they were PACKED. There was a wait list, tons of reservations, and the whole place was hustling and bustling. The food smelled amazing, and the ambiance was lively and fun overall. We were excited to eat! We were walk-ins, so I appreciated that they were able to get us in. The hostess was running a very tight ship - very "no BS"/no nonsense ... and hey, I get it, it was crazy, but at times it erred a bit unnecessarily rude? It just left me feeling a bit off, but not the end of the world. Food-wise, we tried a lot of different things. The highlight was honestly the scallion pancakes. They were DELISH! Not too doughy, not too dry, and the vinegar dipping sauce was amazing (I know it's just the standard vinegar but dang it's so good). It was a classic really well executed. The steamed pork dumplings were also quite yummy. For our mains, we got the garlic baby bok choy, beef chow fun, and kung pao chicken. The beef chow fun looked amazing and we had heard really good things about it, but unfortunately it was a little dry and lacked flavor... just sort of bland? We ended up pouring some of the vinegar sauce over it, which helped, but I was a little disappointed because it looked so good. The baby bok choy was really loaded it up with garlic chunks and was also yummy and a good portion. It was juicy and had a great texture, but my only note was that it felt like it needed just a little more seasoning or salt? Overall, though, it was good. The kung pao chicken was INTENSE. I knew it'd be spicy, but truthfully it was my first time ever trying it and it was a tad difficult to eat without rice. The chicken thighs had a texture that felt a little gummy to me? I wished the chicken had been a bit more browned too. The peanuts and veggies rocked, but the sauce and chicken were huge misses for us. I typically would never send anything back, but my friend insisted as it was tough to enjoy. They did take our dish from the table... but then a manager brought it back and was a bit condescending towards us saying they didn't do that and everyone knows it's a spicy dish... which, I'm trying to be fair about because he didn't know it was my first time, but it just again felt unnecessarily rude. I hate wasting food, so we kept it and took it home rather than let it go to waste. I just thought the whole interaction was a little strange. Truly - I wasn't really looking to get something for free. We just didn't enjoy the dish and were trying to figure out what our options were and it basically felt like he just came over to make us feel small instead of problem solving together. Weird. I'm always one for second chances so I'm hoping to try it again, but I would highly recommend making a reservation to ensure a calmer experience.

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Uncle Lou 快樂人 - The dining room, how cute is that??

The dining room, how cute is that??

Uncle Lou 快樂人 - Eggplant in garlic sauce

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Potluck Club 佰樂 - Oyster Mushroom Rice Roll Noodles

Potluck Club 佰樂

4.4(574 reviews)
2.5 mi•Bowery, Lower East Side

I'd come again! Good is great. Every single thing I ate was stellar…read more Biscuits? One of the best I've had. Veggie gyoza? One of the best. Squid salad? The best version of it I've had. Walnut shrimp? You get my point. Service is on point and attentive. Atmosphere is causal but still makes it feel like you're having a memorable night out.

As a huge fan of Cantonese food, I found the Potluck Club to be disappointing unfortunately. Call…read moreme old school ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Let's start with the good: loved the landlady mocktail, cha siu special on cauliflower puree, braised short ribs, and snow pea shoots. Tasted good, but to me it wasn't so mind-blowing where I felt like it something I could only find at this specific restaurant. We also tried the berkshire pork and chive potstickers but they were too burnt on some sides for my liking. The oyster mushroom rice roll noodles were hit or miss depending on the bite, some bites were too salty and some were just right. The tiger shrimp with candied walnuts were good, but it just felt like such a small portion for the amount we got. I could argue that for most of the dishes honestly, however I am torn about this being a fair critique because you could argue that it's kinda racist to be like Chinese food should be cheap, so in some ways it's almost a form of protest to charge these prices for each dish, in which case I say hell yeah stick it to the man! Luckily my friend had treated me to my meal here so I wasn't upset by the bill, but I probably would have felt maybe a little like it wasn't worth it if I had to use my own money to pay for it. Overall though, great location with lots of dessert options in the area, and great service. My friend had just come from the airport and the staff checked her luggage somewhere else so it wouldn't take up so much room in the restaurant.

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Potluck Club 佰樂 - Interior

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Taro Shrimp Fritters

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Congee Village - Cold Dungeness Crab

Congee Village

3.5(1.9k reviews)
2.6 mi•Bowery, Lower East Side
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I came here on a Thursday night around 7pm A lot of the…read moresmaller tables were already filled We ordered and the food came very quickly. We ordered the shrimp with walnut broccoli, beef chow fun, cold jellyfish and giant steamed oysters, The oysters were the size of my hand and very good! Cold jellyfish has a little hint of spiciness but very mild. The beef chow fun and shrimp are staples and cooked well and delicious. I will definitely be back

I haven't been to Congee Village in years. Honestly, I thought they fell off the radar and no one…read moregoes anymore, so I was surprised that we walked in to dinner and they were packed. We had to wait for about 10 minutes and got our table for two upstairs. My wife was craving the lobster sticky rice so that's what we came for. We added the rice roll casserole and the mushroom with pea shoot leaves. The food took a few minutes to get to us but was overall ok. Nothing mind blowing but it scratched the itch. The service, however, sucked. They gave us another table's congee which we informed them we didn't order. And after our food arrived, we never saw the waitstaff again, until our check. I couldn't even get a refill on my water. And when the manager gave me my check she pressured me to give them the tips in cash and not charge it. I said fine but truthfully I tipped them more than they deserved.

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Congee Village - Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.

Snow Pea's Leaf with mixed mushrooms.

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