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    Chinois On Main

    3.9 (620 reviews)
    PriceyAsian Fusion
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Had the most extraordinary experience dining at Chinois, thanks to the incredible service and delectable food. A few of our favorite menu items included: the potstickers, dumplings, and short rib. Special thank you to the owner who took the time to explain the history of this impressive restaurant and to Anita, our server, who helped make my birthday celebration one of the best! The entire staff is one of the friendliest and most attentive in the industry.

    Chris R.

    What can I say! This place is awesome! Great flavor, friendly staff! Order the lobster 100 percent for certain! Love this establishment!

    Wolfgang,Hope Morris, BELLA
    Hope M.

    My Birthday Tradition! Amazing party with preordered menus of all my favorites! Thank you Wolfgang and Bella for making my Birthday so Special always also Victor for my Birthday espresso Martinis!

    TINY DUMPLINGS
    Gregg L.

    I know the history of this place and have walked by it at least 500 times since living in the neighborhood but finally got to try it for the first time this past weekend. Calamari & Rock Shrimp Salad - familiar flavors done perfectly. The full-size portion was a perfect starter and the execution of this dish is as good as it gets. -Dumpling and Peanut Butter Sauce - loved the sauce. The dumplings themselves weren't anything incredibly unique but still will done. Great flavor profile here. -Short Rib Special - saw these coming out of the kitchen one after another so had to try it. I've eaten a lot of short rib dishes and this is seriously one of the best. Super tender and well-marbled short rib made this an instant hit. Wish it came with something fun like wasabi mash but the sweet potato mash and snap peas cut through everything nicely. Overall, I was impressed with this place. The flavor profiles are a bit dated (I'm sure they were once revolutionary) but between the service, quality and decor, we really enjoyed our meal. It's definitely not cheap, but you get what you pay for ingredient-wise here. Worth a try for some classic asian fusion flavors done at the highest level.

    Shanghai Lobster with Ginger Curry Sauce
    Gary O.

    I can't stop talking so highly about this place. The staff is amazing. You truly feel like family. Everything we had was great. Will be coming here often for the lobster and will probably be ordering 1 order per person since it was so go

    Delicious Salmon
    Lynnette S.

    We have been to Chinois since 1987. Chef Rene creates the most delicious food. Whenever I have foreign guests this is the place I would take them for dinner. They are always impressed with the food, service, and ambiance. We have yet to have a meal that is not top notch. Bella and her staff are just delightful and amazing. Many of the servers and bus boys are still there. We have celebrated almost all our birthdays at Chinois. We love starters like Soft Shell Crab when in season. The Curried Oysters is to die for. The deep fried catfish is their signature dish. It's so crispy that you can practically eat the whole fish bones and all. Every once in a while you might even get a lovely piece of ginger. The Grilled Australian Lamb Chops are simply scrumptious. The Roasted Sea Bass in a spicy miso glaze is done to perfection. The duck fried rice is a great side dish. I highly recommend you give it a try. You will not be disappointed.

    TINY DUMPLINGS. They are pretty big, regular size dumplings. Taste decent but you can easily find better ones in Chinese restaurants
    Yi B.

    I was disappointed at this place. Everything we ordered taste great for two bites, then it becomes greasy and heavy. I give it to them that the portion size is large. Service was very slow (I only saw two waiter/waitress for the entire restaurant, poor them, really understaffed there.) They did have a lot of cooks and helpers in the kitchen. Once you order, the food does come up in a reasonable time, but waiting for our waiter to show up was tough. I was going to order dessert after dinner, but it took so long for our waiter to come back to us, I just gave my credit card and left after paying. If you already sat down, the Grilled Szechuan Beef is pretty good!

    THE BEST Tempura Ahi Tuna Sashimi dish on earth surrounded by amazing Uni sauce.
    Scott K.

    Since this is my 100th Yelp review, thought I'd make it a little more special for one of my all-time favorite restaurants. I started coming here with my Dad when I was a teenager because he had been living close by and it was love at first bite...and for me too. In the past, I loved coming here so much, I'd go for dinner with my Dad, in my High School baseball uniform, after home games :) Years later, I even lived in the hood, in back of Chinois...and would often come for just dessert and sit at the bar. I've celebrated numerous Birthdays here - mine/family/friends/loved-ones...as well as anniversaries, Valentines Day, family get-togethers, date-nights out...and in anticipation for what was my last first-date 10 years ago :) My favorite thing about Chinois has always been sitting at the counter (with only one other person) and being able to watch & talk to all the chefs & su chefs & cooks as they prepare and plate all the food. I tend & prefer to make most meals out of their "appetizers" opposed to Entrees, because IMO, they're more exciting yet less expensive than most of the Entrees. One of my favorite dishes (anywhere) is their Tuna Sashimi Tempura with Uni (sea urchin) sauce. I've been known to order two of these babies so I can have an entire plate to myself because it's heaven on earth in every bite. I also love their Soft-shell Crab (which is seasonal) with the cilantro sauce (and I'm not big on cilantro - especially when it's uncooked) but theirs is warm & insanely delicious - especially when the soft-shell crab is plumb and on-point. Some more of my favs are the Szechuan Duck Pancakes and their Chinese Chicken Salad. Also love their vegetable dishes. My favorite entrees are the Shanghai Lobster with ginger curry sauce and served with crispy spinach - its expensive, and there's not much lobster to go around, but it's worth trying if you've never had it. When I was younger I'd always request that crispy spinach as a side dish (which they wouldn't) but through the years they've added it to their menu. I also enjoy their Whole Sizzling Catfish - which they'll cut up at the table for you and it's served with a tasty ponzu type of dipping sauce. The desserts are pretty decedent...but I usually gravitate towards the Creme Brûlée, which is blowtorched to crisp & crackly perfection, and their Warm Chocolate Molten Lava Cake that oozes in delightful deliciousness (unless it was back in my vegan days and had to settle for their wonderful homemade & refreshing sorbets :) The service is usually great & friendly (most of the staff have worked here forever) the food is usually spaced out nicely. Though often times, it comes out too fast and there's not enough room on the table for everything (especially when we order lots of food) The servers & bus staff are fantastic and always exchange dirty plates & utensils for clean ones in between courses, and they try to clear the tables quickly to create more space. Bella, the hostess with the mostess, has been running the front of the house ever since I can remember and is usually the one you speak to when exchanging phone calls...and warmly welcomes you upon arrival. Wolfgang Puck used to show up nearly every Saturday night in the past and greeted all the customers at their tables..and I/we've taken a few pictures with him throughout the years. Say cheeese :) To me, the place looks the same after all these years - which is okay with me because Chinois was way ahead of their time, with Wolfgang's unique and eclectic take on his signature brand of French-Asian Fusion Cuisine. The place is often crowded and the tables are very close to each other...so you might be sitting bumper-to-bumper with other diners - depending on where you're seated...and a bit of maneuvering is required when getting in & out of your table or chairs. There's a lot of energy inside the dining area...but the place gets a bit noisy...so I don't encourage a romantic night out here. It's more about the food & service. But I still love everything about this place...even the valet service. However, this past dining experience was my least favorite. All the dishes mentioned above, lacked something of sorts and our group of 5, celebrating a Birthday, were slightly disappointed with all our food. In addition, some of the portions shrunk, and the prices increased significantly. Nonetheless, perhaps it was an off night for the food?? But I'll be more than willing to give them a chance for redemption. Because they've been extremely solid & consistent for so many years. Thanks Wolfgang, for creating such unique, outstanding & memorable cuisine...and so many fond & nostalgic memories throughout the years.

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    The Food was incredible! Unbelievable the wonderful flavors combined. From beginning to deserts!

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    Ask the Community - Chinois On Main

    What is the dress code?

    There's no real dress code, however, it is somewhat fashionable! You can wear denim paired with a nice shirt! The older folks dress up, but everyone else is just trendy! Have fun and enjoy the fab food!

    Is there outdoor dining?

    People were definitely eating outside on Sunday evening (1/9/22) when I walked by. However, we ate there in late December (assuming we'd sit outside) and they sat us inside with no outdoor option. If you must sit outside (I'd recommend it), then you… Read more

    Is there inside dining yet?

    Yes. The dining inside is open now

    Is chenosi open for dine?

    Yes it is

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