This was my first time at Indochine, but not the last! Our server Emily was spectacular, always attentive and smiling. We were celebrating our twin daughters' graduation, and the staff made it a very special night. We ordered several appetizers, but the hit was the Spring Rolls. I got the Pork Collar (5 stars on its own), but the Salmon, Shaking Beef, and Vietnamese Barbecue Chicken were also beautiful and tasty. We closed with the Rum Cake and the Chocolate mousse. One of our favorite places already. Great vibe, great service, what a great night. read more

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Our group of 7 visited Indochine on a Sunday night. We were originally supposed to be a party of 13, so because of our larger group size, we had arranged for the prix fixe menu ahead of time. The day of dinner, our group unexpectedly dropped down to 7 people, but thankfully Indochine was very accommodating and still allowed us to keep the prix fixe menu while only charging for the guests who were actually present. The prix fixe menu was $95 per person, with an additional welcome cocktail priced at $16 each. When selecting the menu, we were able to choose 3 appetizers, 3 entrees, and 3 sides for the table. They then brought out two of each selected dish, including appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts. Our welcome cocktail was a passion pomegranate margarita. It was delicious, pretty strong, and definitely on the sweeter side. For appetizers, we chose the chicken shrimp summer rolls, fried spring rolls with sweet plum sauce, and salt and pepper rock shrimp. I enjoyed everything except the summer rolls. They were cold, very plain, lacked flavor, and the texture just wasn't for me personally. For entrees, we had the spicy shrimp, spicy chicken breast, and shaking beef. The shaking beef was my favorite dish of the night. It was flavorful and stood out amongst the other entrees. For sides, we had jasmine rice, sautéed pea shoots, and shrimp fried rice. Dessert included every dessert offered on the prix fixe menu: coconut crème brûlée, French lemon tart, and chocolate truffle cake. The lemon tart was actually my personal favorite. Everyone else at the table thought it was too tart, but I thought the balance was perfect. It's probably a little intense to eat entirely on its own, but alternating bites with the coconut crème brûlée made it even better. I normally don't even like crème brûlée, but this one had such a nice coconut and vanilla bean flavor. I love vanilla bean flavored desserts! I absolutely loved the ambiance of the restaurant. The lighting was dim, candles were lit at every table, and the entire space felt intimate and romantic without trying too hard. It really elevated the overall dining experience. Now the service? IMPECCABLE. Our waitress, Hailey, was incredibly attentive throughout the night. Plates were constantly cleared, silverware was replaced between courses, and water glasses were refilled without anyone feeling intrusive. There were also several other waitresses assisting throughout dinner service, which made everything flow smoothly despite how busy the restaurant was. I would return for the service alone, but I'd also like to come back and explore more of the menu because overall the food that we tried was lack luster. read more

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Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2026 Time: 6:30pm Party of: 5 Reservation Made Thru: Resy #6 Asian Kale Salad ($19) #7 Crab Cakes ($26) #17 Crispy Rock Shrimp ($26) #13 Branzino Crudo ($25) #34 Shaking Beef ($43) #26 Crispy Fish ($48) #48 Charred Cauliflower ($17) *Cucumber & Chili Martini ($20) *Indochine Martini ($21) *Lulu May ($21) *Titos ($20) - Martini Up ($2) *Don Fulano Reposado ($23) - Espresso Martini Mod ($2) x2 *Mushroom Fried Rice ($20) *2020 Roland ($180) *Titos ($20) x2 - Espresso Martini Mod ($2) x2 *Glass Champagne ($25) *5004 Taylor Fladgate Port 20 Yr Glass ($16) *Classic French Lemon Tart ($15) *Coconut Creme Brulee ($15) *Tax ($57.97) I was meeting up some old girlfriends for my annual NYC trip. I normally let them pick the resto. In honor of the show Love Story, they chose Indochine. I definitely see how this was a hot spot back in the JFK / Carolyn Bessette. The decor is different, but the food reminds me what Le Colonial was is SF many many years ago. And that was kind of a hot spot as well. So we originally made a rez for 4 people, but we had a gf join last min and they happily accommodated. We were seat at a table in the front area. The restaurant is very busy and bustling so if you want a rather chill quiet dinner, this is not the place. Cocktails are amazing. They make them nice and stiff which is totally up my alley. Food was good. I mean for elevated french vietnamese fusion, it was what I expected. I did wish we ordered the sea bass instead as I'm like my fish steamed, but my friend wanted the reg fried fish so we went with that. I adore my green veggies so enjoyed the kale. Crab cakes and shaking beef were solid as well. Definitely a fun spot for drinks and dinner. REVIEW #4021 read more

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Indochine has remarkable staying power, especially in a city where fashionable restaurants can disappear almost overnight. Its audience is worldly, fickle, and surrounded by options, yet this place has remained sought after since 1984 because the food and experience have always backed up the scene. My wife and I came during Covid and had an amazing meal, possibly including the spring rolls, sea bass, beef, and rock shrimp, though what I remember most clearly is how cool and charming the restaurant felt without trying too hard. The banana leaf interior has been copied endlessly. However, the original still has a confidence and magic that cannot really be reproduced, and I always smile when I pass it across from Barry's, another Lafayette Street institution where I have spent far too much time and money. read more

In the words of Dylan, this restaurant spits hot fire . There's a reason why they've been around for so long, because they're still killing it in 2026. The roasted duck breast was the best duck dish I have ever had in my life. Similarly, the shaking beef was tender and flavorful. You may be sitting very close to another party, but at least here you don't feel like it's so close to the point where you are actually dining with those other parties. As mentioned in other reviews, all of the staff are tall and could be models. Eclectic playlist, Classy decor and lighting, with white tablecloths. Perfect place for a nice date or small girls dinner. One of those rare restaurants where both the young and the old heads will be charmed by. The only miss was the rum cake, which has a firmer texture and did not have any rum flavor. Creme brûlée was nice and light, with a touch of coconut. read more

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My friends and I enjoyed our experience, but weren't blown away. Overall, our main issue was that the food was too expensive for the flavor and quality we received. The atmosphere in the restaurant is very swanky, and the servers were kind and welcoming. However, it was hard for us to get their attention to ask questions and it took a while for us to get seated even though we had a reservation. It also seemed like they forgot one of our dishes and we had to ask multiple times before it came out near the end of dinner. The food was all good, and the restaurant is very gluten free friendly. I had the pork collar which probably would have been better with a side of rice. It was a bit too salty for my liking but pretty tender. The eggplant was probably the star of the show. read more

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Came here for my birthday... last-minute celebration. They snuck us in, even though we didn't have a reservation, and they had a large party coming in. So I'm very thankful for the staff for that. They were all very lovely and extremely friendly. Very professional, great hospitable personalities, whoever is doing the hiring of FOH staff is doing a great job. Now I can't say the same for the food and beverage. I really wish I could, I desperately want to say I loved everything! But alas, some of it was just generic and overpriced. We shared four apps, the eggplant (divine), the fried spring rolls (insanely overpriced, but delicious), the summer vegetable roll (generic and I'm shocked they charged that much for that little of portion size - it's not Daniel), and the crispy rock shrimp (were mid at best). I got the shaking beef for my entrée, and my friend got the steamed Vietnamese ravioli as a main. The beef was tasty, great flavor, however, there was so much salt and that takes a lot for me to say. I love a salty dish, but it was so salty my gums were hurting the next day from being cleansed. My friend hated the ravioli. We also got a side of mushroom rice that was a special, it was earthy... I can't say much else about it other than it tasted... dirty. The highlight of the meal was the cocktails, which were very well done, and were reasonably priced for the execution. Great bar program. We shared a coconut crème brûlée for dessert, which was also lovely and our server was so sweet to recommend it. Overall, it could've been better. For two people with two drinks each plus the above menu, and tip it cost about $175.00 per person. Not terrible, but a bit of a stretch for what was received. I've had better meals at that price point. I think this place is thriving off of a history, not its kitchen, standards or pricing. It's a place to be seen, not exactly a place to eat, which is entertaining given it's a restaurant. Here's hoping they're onward and upward. read more

Seating was fast since we did have reservations, very courteous as they offer to hang your bagljacket. The restaurant it self was very elegant. The service was definitely amazing. For the food loved the shaking beef, the shrimp was awesome and def loved the mushroom rice! The drinks were great too! also tried the chocolate mousse which loved. read more

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This place was recommended by a fellow friend and this place made my New York trip! Definitely the duck made an impression on me, it was delicious and cooked perfectly. The server was super friendly and the ambiance was nice. They were nice enough to throw in a dessert on the house! I will for sure be coming back. read more

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Obviously such an iconic spot! The hosts were kind, we had to wait a bit after our reservation time because the table wasn't ready yet but no big deal. Our waitress was sweet and the food was great. I loved the eggplant appetizer. My only complaints are that the lychee martini, while delicious, tasted and felt like there was no alcohol in it (and I'm not a heavy drinker), and that our waitress kept trying to upsell items which I understand but it felt a bit obnoxious. read more

This place has been on my boyfriend's wish list for a while - as it should because it is an icon . So on our last trip back to NYC (I'm a born & bred NYer - he's not) we took my mom and daughter with us on a Friday night. We all worried that the history/price point/ambiance would mean snotty service but the staff, all slender and probably models, were nothing but warm and service was excellent throughout. We were seated right away with our reservation. My mom and I I were drinking wine all night, partner the virgin mojitos and my daughter the lemonade. Here is everything we ordered : fried spring rolls : bomb grilled eggplant : so good My mom had the salmon and was very happy. I had the fried striped bass which was not only so artfully displayed but very tasty. My daughter had the shaking beef and it was good. My boyfriend had the pork collar - exceptional. And yes we all tried a different dessert. The list was : pineapple with coco sorbet (refreshing) lemon tart (just ok) coco creme brulee ( I could have eaten 3) run cake with coco ice cream (also could have had 3). Yes this space is lush and storied but honestly from walking in to walking out this was an exceptional dining experience. It was so good that we came back a few days later- just my boyfriend and I. Worth it. read more

Just in stopped for drinks at the bar. The staff is very friendly. I only hear good things about this place. This place has been here for a long time so they must be doing something right! I would love to come back n try different things. read more

Indochine - Glass of Prosecco - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

We were squeezed into a small table that was set in the middle of the walkway between two rows of tables because we were a party of 3. It was super loud and there were 2 "owner tables" that were wide open that they won't let us move to because it was an option for the owner discretion. My chair and my aunt's were directly in the path so we were knocked into, busers/food runners constantly running into my chair. Guests had to slide sideways to get to their seats behind us. It was awful. That table shouldn't exist the space they set it up in. The food was delicious but with the experience I had being interrupted every few mins to let some one by I won't be back and I wouldn't recommend any one to dine there who had a party of 3. read more

Delicious food and incredible service. Drinks are also amazing and the entire place has a great vibe. One of my fav in NY

Very solid Restaurant Week experience at Indochine. The space is beautifully decorated and it was definitely a vibe at 10pm on a Friday. Appreciated the number of options for a RW menu and everything was tasty. Particularly enjoyed the Spring Rolls, Grilled Eggplant, Salmon and Lemon Tart. Recommend checking out! read more

Food excellent Service excellent Ambiance excellent Manager Nicole is outstanding, we love what you do Indochin!!! read more

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Surprisingly easy to get a last minute reservation on a Friday night. My friend and I were looking for something nice in that area. The atmosphere is very nice and classy-- people were well dressed and it was crowded. The first waitress who came to our table told us almost everything on the menu was gluten free and dairy free other than the crab cakes and the shaking beef. But when I went to order the ribs and confirm with a second waitress, she said it wasn't gluten free. They still had a lot of gluten and dairy free options though. My friend and I split 2 appetizers and one main. We got the Asian kale salad and the grilled eggplant to start. Both were good. Solid but nothing special. Then I got the Vietnamese barbequed chicken which was a surprisingly large generous portion. I found the chimichurri sauce on the side to be too spicy so I didn't put it on the chicken which left the chicken a little bland. It was solidly good but nothing I tried really stood out for me for the prices we paid. If I went back, I would want to try the duck, which they are apparently known for read more

Indochine - #21 Grilled Eggplant - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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It's no joke this place has been an institution for so many years! Come with a group and try a bunch of stuff. Top picks: Drinks - indochine or cucumber martini Apps - beef salad, summer rolls or crab cakes. Skip the ribs! Mains - the duck is a MUST get! The sea bass and beef were also good, skip the shrimp Desserts - chocolate mousse all the way read more

Not gonna lie...I was apprehensive when I made reservations based on some reviews...but our time at Indochine was devine!! We had a few bevy's and a couple appetizers and entrees and loved all of it!! Are the tables too close together? Sure, but it's New York. It's expected. Had the Indochine martini and was quite tasty. My partner enjoyed his mezcal cocktail as well. The Kale salad was dressed perfectly, the "ravioli" was basically rolls and were delicious. Shaking beef was cooked perfectly and delicious. The salmon? Amazing! This place definitely lived up to the reputation for me! Our first server was a bit uptight but traded off to Erin who was great. Can't wait to go back! read more

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The first word that comes to me regarding this place is pretentious... It is it a snobby restaurant on the wrong area, hence high prices, and not much to do about it. The crowd is eclectic to say the least. The ambience is hopping, the music is loud, and the service is on point; that being said, the food is definitely nothing to write home about. The sashimi was bland & tasteless, the shrimp were uneventful and the duck Was probably the best of all three, I had to have some white rice just to fill me up and went for a taco afterwards. read more

Indochine - The sashimi - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

Drinks were really good. Tried the lychee a martini and the cucumber chili martini which was different. Tried a number of appetizers but the best was the spicy beef salad. For entrees - loved the duck. The restaurant was a little rude when we arrived but our server was great. All in all a good experience. read more

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Had a terrific meal, especially the duck. Great location for going to the public theater!!!

$58 for two French 75s! Next time we're in that neighborhood, we'll try Next Door on 8th Street. The same drinks are $18.

Still a happening scene at Indochine even after all these years. Great vibe and a lot of energy. The food is very good, although the menu has been the same for over a decade. The service is good as well. read more

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Since Le Colonial closed, we have been looking or another Vietnamese higher end option. We were pleasantly surprised by Indochine. The food was really good and the service was also very good. We had: - Branzino Crudo - very good, with micro green - Chilean Sea Bass - delicious and very light - Shaking Beef - very good - Cauliflower Side - tasty - Roasted Pineapple with Coconut Ice Cream - delicious and refreshing Don't get me started on the people watching, probably one of the best places in the city. Overall a lovely meal! read more

Ohmygosh! Love Love Love Indochine! The palm wallpaper. Legendary. So is the food & martinis. This was always our place. All my BFF's all of us had our birthday parties & celebrations here when we lived in the city. Moi Tippy Top fab places of all time :)... Highest recommendations. read more

Came here for a family birthday dinner! I think that the service is excellent, and the interior of the restaurant is beautiful. You really do feel like you're in a fine-dining restaurant. I will say that the crowd tends to sway older - think 50s+. I do think that the food would be unreasonably priced, but we managed to come here during restaurant week, so an app and entree and dessert were for $60/pp. I loved everything we ate! Don't know if I would come back for a non-restaurant week meal. read more

A superb place. It's strikingly beautiful, and the fish dishes are excellent. Service was also top notch.

Chic. Best in New York City hands down. Ambiance and service are to die for. The waiters are the friendliest. read more

The food is absolutely amazing and the service is great too. Although the restaurant has too many tables too close together, so it's really loud. Luckily they have a beautiful patio area that was still open and they were nice enough to move us outside. I will definitely be back for the spicy shrimp, shaking beef, and fillet of Sole entrées; also the coconut crème brûlée and lemon tart were both amazing. read more

We picked this place for a friend's birthday on Saturday night. During the entire dinner, we had to scream at each other as we couldn't hear anything. The noise level was too high & the diners sitting next to us were nearly yelling at each other to carry out their conversations . Thumbs down. Not to my liking. The appetizer, Vietnamese ravioli was quite tasty but the main menu we had was mediocre . The portion was large enough to share but the staff should have told us beforehand as we couldn't finish the three dinner plates we ordered for the party of three with the price range of $50 per person. Two shared plates and one or two side dishes would have been sufficient for our party . Not sure if I would be back. read more

Indochine - Appetizer - #16 Steam Vietnamese Ravioli. Delicious - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great ambiance and great environment for a group gathering or special occasion. Food was great for sharing with a group. The service was good read more

Came here for our Valentine's Day dinner this year. The ambiance was suiting for a nice intimate Tuesday dinner. We sat in the perfect corner of the restaurant that was equal parts tucked away while also giving and eagle eyed view of the entire restaurant--the restaurant filled quickly. Our waitress was very attentive and the food was delicious. I had the spicy shrimp with a side of rice , a lychee martini (strong), and ended with the chocolate mousse cake. I would definitely go back again. read more

Indochine - #35 Spicy Shrimp - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food. Superb service. Vibes inside looked 10/10 although we sat outside which was cozy and a great vibe for a semi big group (we were 7 ladies). Inside looked super trendy and great music. Food was excellent and drinks were great. I'd like to add that we had one of us that had a pretty strict allergy and our server really went above and beyond to help accommodate her needs. Wish I remembered her name but she was tall and beautiful - shoutout to her for being so helpful. This place is a must try. read more

Indochine - #34 Shaking Beef - Vietnamese Near Me - New York, New York

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Great modern asian-fusion option. Reminds me a bit of other upscale asian-fusion restaurants in NYC (tao, buddakhan). Overall really good food, but not a huge fan of the prices (and portion sizes). Recommend doing family style with the table so you can try a bit of everything. I went with some friends and tried the summer rolls, salt/pepper shrimp, charred cauliflower, duck breast, and barbecued chicken. Definite stand outs were the roasted duck - some of the most tender duck I've had. read more

We didn't have a reservation but we had the full menu available in the bar lounge area. Enjoyed every bite and cocktails were lovely !

I was blown away by Indochine. I have always wanted to go - it is a NYC icon. It is now my favorite NYC restaurant. The food was amazing- such great flavors. We had the beef salad, rock shrimp appetizer, sautéed rice with Shrimp and the Salmon. All were DEVINE. The service was also top notch. They were attentive, friendly and beautiful. I felt transported to the 80s and 90s era of glam and opulence. Indochine is now quite possibly my favorite NYC restaurant. read more

We were there for a graduation dinner after NYU graduation. Place was packed but we had a reservation and was seated right away. Food was delightful. I always order glazed duck, we ordered 4 ducks, beef, fish, and sautéed rice. Everyone enjoyed our meals and my kids and their friends had cocktails. Party of 5 and good service. This is one of my favorite restaurants from my childhood. Now it's an old people's hang out pre theater. Not that anything wrong with it but a different vibe. read more

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Best restaurant in the city, hands down!! Outstanding service, superb ambiance! Dishes are so uniquely flavored and savory unlike anything I've ever had and I've traveled all over the world!! read more

i wish i could go back in time and uneat this meal. I would only go back for drinks and an appetizer. The gin drink I got was soooo good and surprisingly strong. The prices are heinous even for new york, and trust me I love to splurge for exceptional meals. But $18 for 1 mid fresh roll. Also both rice dishes were inedible. My white friends loved everything so they are doing something right. read more

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