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    4.0 (165 reviews)
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    Ojuolape M.

    When I'm out with my ladies, we just want to find a happy hour that's worth it and makes us happy. We came here for restaurant week and ended up sitting by the bar the entire night. I must add that this restaurant offers a 4-course prix fixe dinner for $39 every day, and it also has a lunch special. We ordered all the appetizers on the happy hour menu and told the bartender to keep the happy drinks coming until we said stop. I really enjoyed both my company and the restaurant. The staff here is very friendly. I strongly suggest everyone check out this Chinese restaurant. I believe you're going to enjoy it and thank me later for the recommendation.

    Red snapper
    Emily G.

    It looks like they increased their $33 dinner deal to $39 since the last time I went, but it's still relatively good value. They also don't seem to have the lunch deal on the weekend, just the dinner deal all day. For the deal, you can get 1 app/dimsum, 1 soup, 1entree, 1 rice, and 1 dessert for $39. I went for lunch on a Saturday and for 3 people we ordered the deal + 1 additional vegetable. Crispy fried chicken wings: these were probably my favorite. Also comes with fries Short rib: a bit tough but was a decent portion. Worth the value Sautéed watercress: we originally wanted spinach but they were out, this was also good. There were random small snail shells which honestly not sure if that was supposed to be in it. Tom yum soup and mochi ice cream dessert weren't memorable. They charge extra for rice Our total this time came out to $24 pp which was fine. We also had a little bit of leftover meat + rice that I took home and my husband had for lunch. The other time I came I remember I really liked the crispy red snapper. The place is pretty big with lots of seating, also room for large groups. The service was friendly and kept our waters full. There are restrooms in the back that are nice and clean.

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    Sally A.

    Went for a restaurant week meal. Again, you need to all for the restaurant week menu. The deal is pretty amazing. It includes a cocktail, soup, appetizer, entre and dessert! The wonton soup lacked flavor, the wontons were packed full of meat... that had no flavor.. the best part of the soup was the fried onions floating in it for garnish...I was told that tom yum soup was awesome. The cocktail was good, I had the josei. The yuzu tree was also good. There were a few missteps with the service. After we got the appetizers we got the bill?! It was taken back.. but still... and as soon as we recieved the soup, they brought out the popcorn chicken appetizer.... way too early.. and the only appetizer at that time... The popcorn chicken was was well seasoned, but the chicken was stringy... The wagyu pot stickers, were not good at all. The beef was not good.. I've never had wagyu that I didn't like before ... they weren't put stickers either.. they were very thin skinned steamed dumplings, and they were stuffed .. but none of it was flavorful. The spring rolls were fine.. the beef rib appetizer was huge, included 3 ribs. It was delicious, soft and well seasoned, slightly spicy.. it was the winner of the night. The pork belly looked good. The truffle shirt rib dish was very good. The general tso's chicken was presented very nicely, tasted like fast food Chinese food.. which is good, but not what you'd expect at a fine dining restaurant with very nice decor and cloth table linens... the creme brule was good.. the mochi ice cream was not. The mochi skin tasted old, hard and dry.. the ice cream was good.

    Wonton Soup
    Tiffany C.

    Pretty nice restaurant in the heart of LIC. For the lunch set, I started off with a wonton soup (decent with three hearty wontons), the Wagyu short rib dumplings (I liked the shredded wagyu style which gave it a nice bite), Black Truffle with beef cubes (this was so good! It was served with long rice cakes and the sweet truffle sauce coated each piece and was just scrumptious. The beef pieces were similar to the ones you get in a beef stew, so some pieces could be chewy), and finally Crème Brûlée (really good for an Asian restaurant). I also got to try the Butter black cod dumplings (this was meh, couldn't tell what I was eating), Cantonese steamed black Seabass (a good size pieced steamed perfectly) and Chocolate lava cake (also very good). Service was a little all over the place since we were a huge group, but overall I would come back to try their other dishes.

    Sarah Y.

    Food was ok, not delicious but not horrible either. We came with a party of 9 and had a big long table. We ordered 5 dishes for our half of the table (5 people) and cleaned it up. The portions were pretty small. Service was good, and it was not super crowded.

    Benjamin Q.

    Keeping it real out here in LIC Their pre fix menu is actually insane. For $33 we were expecting tiny appetizer, alright sized entree and tiny dessert but everything actually came out supersized. Each of the appetizers alone can be shareable for 3 ppl, they're actual entree size appetizers. We were all pretty full before the entree even showed up. Mochi ice cream for dessert was a nice touch Our host Tony is friendly, attentive and just great to be around. Solid solid spot

    Mia H.

    I came here for their dinner service and got to try their $33 course set! The interior of the restaurant is a lot bigger than I expected and is a nicer Chinese spot in LIC. Service here is good. Their $33 4-course set is actually a major steal! From their menu, you get a choice of soup, appetizer, entree, and dessert. While I thought that the portions would be significantly smaller, what we got were generous shares of each plate (I'm pretty sure it's the same as if you would have ordered the dish separately). My friend and I got the wonton soup, tom yum soup, beef ribs, pork and crab XLB, beef truffle cubes, spicy chicken, and both of the dessert options. Everything was pretty solid. Although I wouldn't say that it's the best Chinese food I've had in LIC, I do think that it is the best deal and I would definitely come back to do this course again!

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    Jenny G.

    Very solid Chinese food! They a $33 4-course prix fixe menu that's an insane deal! - Truffle shrimp: mayo shrimp's fancy cousin - Braised beef clay pot: melt-in-your-mouth tender - Steamed fish: big comfort food vibes The apps were great too - definitely a spot worth checking out if you're craving Chinese food! #chinesefood #nyceats #nycfoodie #longislandcityeats #nycrestaurants #foodieadventures #eatingnyc #foodstagram #instafood #asianfood #nycfood #eeeeeats #foodiesofnyc #yum #foodphotography #affordableeats #nycbudgeteats #comfortfood #foodiegram #chinesecuisine

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    Joyce K.

    Came here for my birthday dinner on a cool fall evening. Highly recommend their 4-course Option where you can pick a soup, appetizer, entrée, and dessert. We got the hot and sour soup and wonton soup, Wagyu beef, potstickers, and popcorn chicken, peppercorn, fish, and beef cubes, and one of each dessert (crème brûlée and mochi ice cream). The servers were extremely kind and food came promptly. Tables are very comfortable as well. Great experience!

    Jeff D.

    A perfect late-night find on our first and last nights in NYC This restaurant truly holds a special place in our New York trip. On our first night in NYC, we arrived at our hotel exhausted and hungry after a long journey. It was already around 11:00 PM, and almost everything near our hotel (Hilton Garden Inn) was closed -- except this place. We decided to give it a try, and we were so glad we did. The food was delicious, comforting, and exceeded our expectations. My family enjoyed their meals, and it was exactly what we needed after such a long day. Because of that great experience, we made it a point to come back for our last dinner in NYC on December 22, and once again, we were not disappointed. A special shout-out to Amy, who served us that night. From the moment we arrived until we left, she was incredibly kind, warm, and friendly. She took the time to chat with us, making us feel truly welcome and cared for. Thank you for being there for us when we needed a good meal the most -- not once, but twice. We'll always remember this place as part of our New York experience.

    Tom Yum Soup
    Christopher N.

    Scouted out Jing Li on yelp due to their dinner pre-fixe deal. Not many places that you can get a soup, appetizer, entree and dessert for $40! I had also seen an Instagram video that caught my eye, so I was hooked. Overall I enjoyed my food but I felt like there were a few things that could've been tweaked to make it a 4 or 5 star experience. We had a reservation, so I was a little disappointed with the seating. The restaurant is huge and there were plenty of tables open in the back of the restaurant which were a little more secluded. Unfortunately we were right near the front door and windows so on a cold night you really feel the chill. I almost thought about putting my jacket on toward the end of dinner. Soup and appetizers came out and I enjoyed them. The soup dumplings though were tiiiiny! They reminded me of the ones you get from Trader Joe's. The wagyu wontons and popcorn chicken were definitely the way to go for other apps. I ordered the crispy brined duck for the entree and I liked but didn't absolutely love it. My husband's food did not arrive so they realized there was a kitchen error and it came about 5-10 minutes after mine and our friend's entrees. Things happen but it would've been nice to get a beer comped or something. The creme brûlée for dessert was tasty and a nice alternative to your typical mochi ice cream you might get at an Asian pre-fixe dinner. So overall the experience ended up somewhere in the middle and unfortunately social media hype did not 100% live up to expectations.

    Mosa H.

    Maybe we didn't order the right things but nothing pictured tasted good. Service was quick and nice. We got takeout but only live a 5-7 minute walk away so it was still hot and fresh. Can't speak to the ambiance inside but the decor seemed pretty and good for dates.

    Mapo Tofu
    Morgan H.

    So so so amazing. A definite new favorite. Me and my boyfriend popped in on Valentines because we both forgot to make reservations and decided to just see how long the wait would be. Imagines to our surprise, that they had a table! The place was pretty full so we felt extremely lucky. We both ordered their dinner special in which you get a soup, an appetizer, an entree and a dessert for $33. We ended up sharing most of what we each ordered and I really didn't have anything I disliked. The service was amazing. Me and my boyfriend were so indecisive about what to order that when we finally did decide to order and flag a waiter, the waiter seemed shocked and asked if no one had taken our order. We reassured him that it was on us, as we couldn't decide! For a place with a space as big as it was, a waiter was always there to get my next drink order. A personal favorite was the tea ceremony. I'd also like to mention that when I saw my braised beef appetizer, it was so massive I had to set it aside, the waiter asked if there was something wrong with it and I told him it was perfect! Just had to leave room in my stomach for more. I wish this place was more popular since the drinks, the service and the food were all amazing. The only recommendation I would give, is to dim the lighting for a more relaxed vibe. Some of my dinner favorites were: Mano tofu: ma la spicy, amazing. I loved it. I got this a la carte just because I had to try it and I would definitely order this again Braised beef and tendon in chili oil: one of my appetizers and god, this portion is huge. I took this home and it was my lunch the next day. Thai basil beef tenderloin: so good, so tender, no complaints. Garlic salt and pepper spare rib: so good and so crispy; this was my BFs dinner the next day.

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    It was a really nice restaurant and the food was amazing!! The service was great. Would definitely go back!

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    What's up with the health scores? I would like to try because the food gets good ratings but it's a bit concerning.

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