My sever Jan is. Amazing. I luv her energy. Customer service is dope asf. Mannnnnn the food is…read moregood. Hot & seasoned. The drink is strong is af. Im tipsy. Thank you Jan u r the best. Luv yah, ill definitely come back

The restaurant interior is cozy, but smells like a wet towel when you walk in. Our server is…read morefriendly and comes around to chat with customers, though our interactions are more curt and straightforward. The food isn't bad by any means, but I am not wowed by the food. I find both items to be pretty flavorless. The curry puff has a shell that resembles puff pastry rather than the classic, thicker and crispier, dough. The filling was mushy and bland. Their pad see ew tasted watered down. Though, to be fair, it is the least oily version I've tried. It does have a decent amount of beef and broccoli. I also found the portion to be on the smaller side.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Overall, I am not impressed and do not see a reason to go back.

Love this place!!!!…read more I had the royal japchae as takeaway and it was delicious. It was some of the best japchae I've had and it was a fantastic portion size. The noodles and the tofu were so flavorful and the ratios of protein (tofu) to veggies to noodles was perfect. I would definitely go back to have the japchae again but also to try some of their other items.

Wasn't too crazy about what I received here. From the reviews and photos I was expecting an…read moreelevated and more Asian alternative to fast casual salad places like chopt, sweetgreen, or just salad, but it didn't really deliver on that front. It was kind of style over substance. I got the hibachi ginger salad, subbing in kale instead of romaine lettuce and taking out the pickled red onion. It had cherry tomatoes, tofu, cucumbers, watermelon radish, edamame hummus, and fried crispy lotus chips; and was tied together with a savory ginger dressing. It sounded very inventive and tasty, but the execution wasn't great. There was too much dressing and not enough vegetables, and the hummus was just plopped on top instead of spread at the bottom of the bowl like I've seen elsewhere. Maybe I'm being too picky, but given that this was $14 I would've expected a bigger portion with better ratios of ingredients. Still pretty to look at though...

Came here for dinner on a Monday night around 6:45pm for 3 people and there was no line! The staff…read morewere incredibly attentive, kind and service was very quick. The inside is very cozy and inviting. To drink, I got the turmeric ginger tea which was so refreshing and comforting. To start, we got the edamame dumplings which are an absolute must get. The filling is so creamy and well worth the hype. We also got the heirloom tomatoes which were fresh but would skip these and the asparagus which were drenched in a delicious sauce. For our mains, we got the tuna tartar tacos which are filled to the brim and absolutely delicious. The standouts for me though are the truffle mac and cheese and the steak. The mac and cheese was so cheesy and perfectly al dente. The steak was cooked to perfection and paired perfectly with the grits and veggies. To end the night we got the popcorn ice cream which was super refreshing, not too sweet and has a nice crunch with the popcorn bits. Will absolutely come back, especially for the edamame dumplings, mac and cheese and steak!

Vibe/ambiance: cozy, small tables Service: standard; there's…read moreone bathroom Reservation: no reservations available, walked in Saturday dinner (~6:30, a 10 minute wait) Items ordered: - tuna tartare tacos 8/10 - edamame dumplings 6.8/10 - truffle mac and cheese: tasted like fondue to me 6/10 - popcorn chicken 6.8/10

I need a couple more stars for this fabulous experience! Good grief! So good…read more We needed a dinner place before heading to a concert at Webster Hall, so this was a total guess (though, of course, aided by others' excellent reviews!) I had made a reservation, but I'm not sure that was entirely necessary. At 6pm, the place had plenty of tables, including street-side (it's pedestrian at this section of the EV). The lovely hostess sat us at the perfect table (her fave) - a solo 2-top nestled in an opening up front that let us be partially outside but secluded by some plantings/greenery. (Only dimmed a bit by a nearby bug-zapper!) But --- onto the most important part - THE FOOD! The menu is a bit small but seriously mighty - Korean tapas. Absolute MUST-have's: * Corn dumplings -- omg, complete decadence, Korean comfort food to die for. Perfect creamy corn maize stuffed into a plump steamed dumpling over the most flavorful sauce that's called "truffled salsa verde"- but it's nothing like Mexican salsa v! It's insanely wonderful. We ordered 2!! I still dream of this dish. * Berkshire rib - 4-hour slow-cooked pork ribs (3) in a lovely dark soy-based sauce w/ a swipe of Muhammara. Really good dishes: * Noodles: yummy noodles in a super light peppery sauce w/ celery & slivers of green onion. Super cute serving dish!! * Yellowtail crudo w/ salsa macha - really unusual dish. You'd think this hearty brown sauce would overpower the light, silky yellowtail sashimi, but somehow it doesn't. * Cauliflower: breaded and deep fried, it's a bit overwhelmed by gochujang sauce and not terribly aided by raisins & light yogurt dollops. Not a bad dish, just a bit disjointed. Last, but certainly not least, the wine! Wow. We decided to be adventurous (for us) and order orange wine. Our excellent server had the bartender come over with some bottles for us to try. After healthy tastings were poured (!! i'm pretty sure we each consumed a glass of wine by then! ), we chose the most delightful "natural" Austrian wine: Mulatschak. SOOOO good!! What a wonderful night. Our server was so charming - a young guy who truly loves the food he serves. Can't wait to return when we're back in NYC!

Overall: 5 stars…read more Visited this Korean-inspired Asian fusion restaurant for the $45 restaurant week menu and was quite enthused by the innovative offerings the chef had to offer. The food excites the palette in new ways and is a worthwhile experience. I also appreciated the staff proactively reaching out to ensure in detail that various dietary constraints could be worked around. Yellowtail Crudo - Intriguing dish that has the contrast between the light levity of the white fish and citrus and the intensely umami chili. Chicken Yakitori - Deceivingly simplistic chicken skewers where all the technique is in the details, from the well trimmed asparagus to the light spice crumble that really elevate the flavor of the tender chicken. Berkshire Ribs - Super tender ribs that fall off the bone; I love the infusion of the truffle that persists not only in these ribs but when you first walk into the restaurant. Hibiscus Sorbet - Pretty dish that is well presented; however, the bowl is very slippery and the sorbet is an ice sphere that makes eating it difficult despite the pleasant herbaceous flavors. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +2 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

I liked the Peking duck and the malfadine. The crystal shrimp dumplings were fine. Not a huge fan…read moreof the fried rice (it was mushy and not fried well), the green beans (meh), or the fried toast dessert (this was REALLY bad - like diabetes on a plate - my friend and I couldn't have more than a bite - and it's topped with a chunk of butter). Overall, not bad if you just order the right dishes! Appreciated the creativity of the menu.

I'm sometimes skeptical about fancy cantonese american fusion spots, but also found it fun to see…read morefamiliar dishes reimagined in different forms. I just tried their new weekend brunch menu, featuring a fancy, elevated take on "cha chaan teng" (HK cafe) dishes with an american twist. The retro furnishings, red tables, and mirrors seriously give Wong Kar-wai vibes, especially reminiscent of In the Mood for Love (花樣年華). ＊Savory Oatmeal Congee $13 ** The sleeper hit of their brunch menu! It's an elevated congee topped with a runny poached egg, crispy spinach, and fried shallots and garlic. The chili oil had a real kick as I could feel the heat in my throat! I found the char siu was too lean and dry, but I guess that made it feel a little healthier lol. ＊BEC Milk Bread Sando $17 * It reminded me of a hk style club sandwich (公司三文治). The american cheese was on the outside instead of the middle, so the sando looked burnt at first glance. It was SO good, kind of like a grilled cheese, and the egg salad balanced out the applewood bacon perfectly. *Siu Mai $18 * Possibly the most expensive siu mai I've ever had in my life? I still wanted to try it out of curiosity. It was really really good with the tobiko caviar on top. The chili oil was aromatic and left a nice spicy aftertaste. ＊Hong Kong Style French Toast $17 It's a reimagined 西多士 with banana foster pudding, but this one was a miss for me. It was way too sweet, and the nutella totally overpowered the french toast. I'd much rather have a simple, classic version with just syrup or condensed milk. ＊HK Espresso Martini $22 My friend said the cocktail tasted pretty much like a regular espresso martini, even though it's made with condensed milk and black tea to mimic HK milk tea. ＊Cold Brew Milk Tea $8 I got the cold brew milk tea, but it was too watered down and barely had any tea flavor.

We didn't have reservations, but lucked out with a spacious high top table…read more The service was prompt and courteous. We ordered the lotus root and shrimp donuts for appetizers - terrific start! The lotus root was slightly sweet and served room temperature- simple but satisfying flavor. The shrimp donuts were served piping hot, light and crispy. For dinner we decided to stick with the signature dishes: the green tea chicken and the sesame noodles. The chicken is outstanding - tender and flavorful. It falls off the bone and the broth is absolutely delicious. It served me, my husband and adult son perfectly. If you are ordering for 4 you might want to get a second substantial side dish. The sesame noodles were delicately flavored with plenty of scallions and sesame oil. The chicken was so good that we seriously considered eating there again the following night!

They were not too busy on a Friday evening, and it was easy to get a last-minute reservation. Our…read moreserver was kind and ready to provide drink recommendations, but I wish she had checked in more often. It took a bit for her to take our food order, and we had to flag down another staff member to get the check. The interior is well decorated and not that loud. I did feel like we sat too close to the table next to us, though. Let's talk drinks. The cutting of sleeves was delicious with the passionfruit flavor. The west lake potion tasted watered down, and I couldn't taste any lychee flavor at all - would not recommend. The food was fantastic. Highly recommend the soy glazed crispy fish - perfect balance of saltiness and sweetness with the crispiness lasting through every single bite. The hong shao rou was so fatty and tender and absolutely tasted like home. It was so rich and flavorful, and the bamboo shoots were perfectly paired with the meat. I am not used to pairing it with steamed buns, but I am also not complaining (FYI it is $3 to replenish the steamed bao buns). The crispy eggplant is a decent choice if you want veggies, but it's not going to rock your world. All in all, I would go back if I am ever in the area and need a last-minute dinner spot with good Chinese food.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Great spot with a large variety of options to suit any palette/dietary needs. Food is super freshly…read moreprepared and portions are a perfect size. Would recommend the soup dumplings and orange chicken. Some of the food was a little bland, like the fried rice, but was overall good. Totally calming ambiance, which is rare in the city. Would recommend stopping by sometime.

So happy to see the modern Chinese food scene growing in NYC. Yum Cha is a tapas style modern…read moreChinese restaurant right next to Washington Square Park and NYU. The service here was super friendly, and I loved how classy yet intimate the dining space felt. ＊Deep Fried Cheese Shrimp 荔汁蝦球 $21.99 * Literally a showstopper. This gorgeous lychee shrimp tree here reimagines familiar flavors with so much creativity. The lychee paste mixed with cheese gave a savory note. Super fun and oddly satisfying) to pluck the lychees off the tree. ＊Porcini Mushroom Beef Rice 石鍋牛肝菌拌飯 $27.99** It came in a sizzling hot stone pot that kept it warm the entire meal. It was saucy, with a meaty flavor from the porcini mushrooms and a kick from the green pepper. The portion was huge and easily enough to feed four. ＊Sweet and Sour Ribs 糖醋排骨 $24.99** We were asked to try their sweet and sour ribs, and it ended up being my favorite dish. I usually don't enjoy eating around bones, but these were braised so tender they fell off easily. Very saucy and savory, perfect with white rice or their porcini mushroom rice. ＊Golden Black Phoenix Bun 黑金流沙包 $9.99 Fluffy bun with the satisfying moment when the salted egg yolk lava oozed out. I just wish there was a bit more filling at this price point. ＊Crab Roe Mixed Noodle 蟹黃拌麵 $18.99 The noodles were drenched in a vibrant orange pool of crab roe and shrimp. Visually promising yet flavor-wise, the crab roe was faint. We were reminded to mix everything quickly, or the noodles would stick together. ＊Crispy Fried Milk 炸鮮奶 $10.99 Creamy milk custard in a light fried batter, served alongside condensed milk. A not-too-sweet sweet treat to wrap up the feast. ＊Strawberry Probiotic Bliss $9.50 ＊Peach Oolong Elixir $9.50 Their non-alcoholic drinks were surprisingly good, comparable to the quality you could get at a boba spot.

Vibe/ambiance: trendy thai spot Service: standard…read moreReservation: recommended Items ordered: duck khao soi: not gamey at all and didn't taste like duck, almost like chicken! very tender and great flavor steamed pla yang: fish was soo tender hamachi ceviche: spicy, but good

Ambience is nice. Staff is friendly. We booked a Saturday night there and the waitress told us we…read moreonly had the table for 1.5hr because it's a packed night. Food was fine and cocktail was ok. It's not margarita was the only refreshing one. The cream cheese Thai tea was too heavy. And the Ms. Lumyai tasted just like a sugary drink. Crispy rice salad-6/10. Not very fond of the flavor and texture. Puffed tofu-8/10. The tofu was like a mochi tofu. At least the texture tasted like a mochi. The sauce was good. Tom Yum seafood soup-5/10. This wasn't like the regular Tom Yum I'd get. Probably they added some cream. Didn't like it that much. 4x100 fried rice-9/10. Probably the best dish out of everything we tried that night. Crab meat was plenty. Grilled Pla Yang-8/10. The grilled fish was fresh and good. But the sauce that came with it was rather disappointing. We finished the fish without the sauce. Buttery corn babin and Khao Tum Mud-6/10. They were just ok. There are plenty of bakery around the shop and you can definitely get something better than the two.