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Tuome

4.3 (763 reviews)
Ultra High-EndNew American, Asian Fusion
Closed 6:00 pm - 9:00 PM
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Terrible desert
Dave K.

This restaurant is clearly overhyped. Service: terrible! From the sour greeting to actual wait staff rushed and rude service. Everything was haphazard and sloppy. The space is rustic but the restaurant was freezing when I visited and although patrons complained, the staff didn't care. Food was subpar; certainly not Michelin worthy. I'm not sure how they got on the list but this was one of the most disappointing meals I've had in a Long time.

David T.

Great food and twist on some classic dishes. The amuse bouche scallion puffs was such a great twist on my favorite dish (scallion pancake)! Don't forget to try the dessert - the chinese beignets was a fun twist on the classic fried buns (with condensed milk) dessert.

Debbie W.

We had a good experience at Tuome. While we waited for our dishes, we enjoyed puffs complements from the chef. Snow crab pasta - wow, 10/10. The noodles were perfectly Al dente and I love how much crab was in our dish. High recommend! Pig for two - the pork is super crispy and juicy however the meat at the bottom was just a tad dry. The noodles were delicious and very savory. Again I love how the noodles were served el dente. And the salad was amazing and gave the dish freshness. I just wished it came with more salad to cut the richness and savoriness of the pot and noodles Dessert - very good. I love how the ice cream bowl came straight from the freezer and helped keep its cold crisp flavor. It's a make your own ice cream sandwich so you could make it how you want it. We had cut our bread in half and made 4 sandwich bites. It was very delicious The next next to us ordered the dim sum dish and it looked amazing. We'll be back next time to try that !

Chocolate mousse
Judy T.

A cozy Michelin spot offering some of their signatures in the $60 RW 3-course! - - - - - - - - - ~ Scallion pancake puff (complimentary) ~ Some of the most unique amuse-bouche! The puff is very airy and crispy, so delicious with the everything seasoning and cream cheese! ~ Deviled eggs ~ [Rating: 4.5 / 5] Soft-boiled, battered & fried golden, drizzled w/ crispy chili oil, so much better than the classic! ~ Chicken liver ~ [Rating: 5 / 5] Ultra-smooth mousse w/ maple drizzle to balance the rich, savory flavor of the liver! The toasted milk bread is crunchy yet fluffy, perfect pairing! ~ Snow crab noodles ~ [Rating: 5 / 5] OBSESSED! Miso butter is creamy yet light, letting the sweetness of the snow crab shine through. Noodles are really thick & chewy, I love it! ~ Chicken ~ [Rating: 4 / 5] Cooked 2 ways: fried chicken thigh is juicy & crunchy, breast is tender w/ crisp golden skin. Seasoning is minimal, simple yet delicious! The Chinese porridge is a tad bit too salty though... ~ Chocolate mousse ~ [Rating: 3.75 / 5] Mousse is airy & fluffy, but not very chocolatey. Some sponge + hazelnuts help, but halfway through it feels one-note... ~ Banana ~ [Rating: 3 / 5] Flavour is very bland, it's just a bowl of lightly sweetened cream and bananas, no tart/crunch, and the goat's milk caramel is non existent. Bit disappointed :( - - - - - - - - - Overall Rating: 4.5 Will I be back? Yes, I really enjoyed the appetisers and main courses! Want to try their crispy pork too!!

Vivian L.

We came here for restaurant week. It was not busy when we arrived at opening and we were seated immediately. The restaurant is dimly lit and cozy. The service was friendly and attentive for the most part. It did get busy later in the evening, and my water was empty for awhile before being refilled. They gave us scallion puffs with cream cheese and everything seasoning which was a nice complimentary amuse bouche. The squash with scallop was my favorite as it was unique and had a lot of components that worked well together. The snow crab noodle had a great texture and a good portion of snow crab. The chocolate mousse was only okay, and neither my friend or I finished it. The bathroom was really small and cramped. Overall definitely worth it for restaurant week and I would come back!

Broccoli
Jasmine H.

Tuome has been on my list for a few months and it definitely lived up to my expectations. Cuisine is Chinese inspired with interesting flavor combinations that aren't traditional, but taste amazing. For starters we went with the octopus, taro puff, and the scallop dumplings. The octopus was crispy and the whipped butter pairing was delicious. The taro puff is a bit more neutral flavor-wise, I'd probably skip it on my next visit. I loved the scallop dumplings. Such good flavor on the filling. Not sure if the foie gras added to the dish a ton but it was cooked well so I'll take it. For mains we did the halibut and the snow crab noodles. They're vague on the descriptions for these ( "Cambodian curry" is very open ended) but wow delicious. The halibut is a coconut curry and the snow crab noodles sauce is super rich and flavorful. We decided to get dessert since everything tasted amazing so far and the beignets were so cute. We made little ice cream sandwiches. Service was great and I love the lighting. Will be back for sure soon.

beignets
Sandra L.

service 2/5 food 4/5 Overall enjoyed the food. The best thing was the free app at the beginning but everything was good. Snow crab could use more crab. The beignets were too oily but the sauces were amazing. however the service was bad. our waitress was extremely rude to us and made us so uncomfortably. we asked pretty reasonable questions about what was in a dish and if anything could be modified and she was immediately dismissive to us saying "she didn't know what was in the dish." When we asked for thoughts on which dish to pick, she gave us a huge amount of attitude and acted like we were stupid. I've never experienced so much rudeness and contempt from servers before. I understand everyone has off days so there's no need to be chipper, but this was just mean and made the start of our dinner so uncomfortable. Especially frustrating because of the expectations with the price point and michelin star. We still tipped 18% despite this awful service because I don't think everyone else deserves to be punished for 1 person's rudeness -- all the other workers were super nice and helpful.

Chinese style beignets with a goat cheese caramel, vanilla icecream with a red bean paste and a citron jelly
Giselle B.

Updating my review to say as a recurrent diner here (i come here at least 2 times a year), the food, service and ambiance continues to be top tier! I was thrilled to see that they brought back the chicken liver mousse as an app for restaurant week because it's SOOO GOOD! They need to bring it back to the original menu! Had my usual "Egg" and of course, still delicious. The snow crab continues to be a dish that I'll want on my death bed. And the dessert???? Wow. Blew me away. The chocolate is mousse, honey comb, chocolate cake pieces and hazelnut and it was so light but delicious. If you're a chocolate lover, this is for you. The "banana" dessert, which was a "tart", goat's milk caramel and almond and honestly, it reminded me of a banana pudding or those banana marshmallow pies that you get as a kid. It was perfect with fresh banana slices in it. I couldn't finish it because i was so full from my apps and entrees. Again, i cannot tell you how much i love this restaurant and i want everyone to come and experience it!

Broccoli
Vincent X.

Came here as a party of 2 in May of 2024. I love how dimly lit the restaurant was and it really enhanced my atmosphere at the bar. The Scallion Puffs are on the house and is definitely one of the best on the house starters that I ever had. The eggs and scallop appetizers were excellent teasers to our main dishes. Both were bite sized, packed a surprising amount of flavor, and left us wanting more. The mains are on the smaller size. I got the Lamb while my friend got the Snow Crab. Both were like enlarged appetizers. Each were extremely tasty but still left us wanting a bit more. The Beignets were a cute, pleasant finisher. Overall, the experience and dishes were spectacular. Big eaters will be asking for larger portions, but I will definitely come back for the special occasion.

Kyle A.

Tuome is a low-key restaurant in the East village serving Asian-American fusion dishes. The restaurant is easy to miss with blacklit windows and unassuming entrances. The dining area has wooden seats, close tables and lowlit, giving intimate dining vibes but are close to other people and can get a bit loud, though in a lively way. The staff were kind and attentive and helpful in describing and selecting dishes. They're primarily shareables though small enough to eat a couple solo. Reservations were quite easy to book and didn't require too much advance planning. The puffs with cream sauce came complimentary and was a nice starter with warm bites and solid cheese flavor. For dishes I got the hamachi which was refreshing with greens though not too memorable. For main I got the lamb paired with rice side that had kale, Chinese sausage and duck fat. The lamb was fine enough but a very small portion size and was oddly presented to me as in the picture, everything was only on half the plate. The rice tasted good but nothing noteworthy either. For dessert you're offered beignets with cream pairing - sweet and warm and satisfying to end the meal. Overall it's a fine meal but I missed out on the fusion aspect of dishes and thought it was high from price point for the quality and size of dishes. Would give it 3.5 stars and would cautiously return to try again!

free bread
Stephanie Y.

Dishes were good but not great and ambience was very crowded. Expected a little more from a Michelin starred restaurant, especially given the price point. For example, the crispy pork dish was reminiscent of the classic HK crispy pork, except they changed out the usual cut of pork for a saucier version, which felt too heavy against the already oily and crisp skin. The lamb chops were good but also not too different from the lamb chops I can make at home (and less juicy too).

Albert L.

I went there during the winter restaurant week. It offers a prefix menu. It is a pretty small restaurant with interesting presentation of dishes. Overall it is worth a trip to go down and try it.

Trout curry
Yuri K.

Went here for restaurant week and maybe expectations were too high but food, service, ambiance were definitely lackluster. Food was okay. We got the trout with curry which was mid. The crab noodles were pretty good. Service was terrible. Our waiter was upset or it felt like we were being rushed out of there. She would slam plates down and abruptly take plates and utensils away without a word and it was definitely awkward. Not sure if she was upset we were just there for the restaurant week but it was not welcoming or comfortable at all. Ambiance was mid. Plates, utensils, napkins felt like I was at a diner. It was a good experience but not sure if I'd be back anytime soon.

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How often does the menu change or when will it be changed next?

About how long does a typical dinner take?

1.5-2hrs

What would a vegetarian eat here? No meat or fish but egg is okay.

Noodles - crab.

Is tuome still open?

Yes!

Is there a dress code? Is shorts and polo ok for summer?

I think that'd be fine. It's pretty casual

Do they allow walk-ins?

Yes they do. They also have bar seats for walk ins

For the "Taste of Tuome" does each person get to choose their 3 courses? For example, can one person get the snow crab and the other get the pig out for 2? Or would you have to both get the pig out for 2?

Each person can choose their courses, but if you want the Pig Out for 2, both people have to choose it (so one person can get the snow crab and the other person get the… Read more

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4.1(240 reviews)
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Wonderland is a hidden gem in the east village, although it really shouldn't be. Often overshadowed…read moreby noisier bar choices in the area, Wonderland offers a more refined alternative The space is intimate without feeling cramped, and there's a clear point of view behind everything, from the way the menu is constructed to how the drinks are presented. This sets it apart in a neighborhood that often leans the other way. What stands out most is the creativity behind the cocktails. There's a sense of play without it becoming gimmicky yet flavor still leads. The custom drinks, in particular, are a thoughtful touch and make the experience feel tailored rather than transactional. It's also one of the few spots in the area that genuinely works for conversation. Whether it's a date or catching up with a friend, you're not competing with the room. Given the location, I think it makes it a great spot for happy hours, late evening hangs or weekends out too. Wonderland isn't trying to be everything to everyone, It knows what it is: a considered, slightly understated cocktail bar that rewards you for slowing down and paying attention.

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This place is a delight! Thank goodness we had a reservation--we saw a few folks turned away…read more(Saturday night). Our server was friendly and patient. The menu is medium-sized, which I appreciate. It's big enough so that you have choices, but not so big that you feel overwhelmed. We ordered the snow pea shoots, salt and pepper chicken and biscuits, and a special--sweet and sour pork. Everything was delicious--my favorite was the chicken and biscuits. The biscuits were incredibly soft, and I liked that the chicken was flavorful, but not too salty.

This place has been on my list since they opened but I never had the chance to stop by until…read morerecently. They have a very unique take on traditional chinese dishes and the decor is really an ode to that as well. The staff was very friendly and attentative. For food we got the: -Jellyfish Tiger Salad - very interesting dish, very refreshing with the jelly fish -Pork and Chive Potstickers - this was really yummy. Highly recommend getting this dish. The house made chilli cripsy really adds the kick to it. -Oyster Mushroom Rice Rolls: this was also delicious - highly recommend this. The flavors were so good -Salt & Pepper chicken with scallion biscuts: This was just alright; I felt like the chicken was a bit on the dry side and so were the biscuts. I would pass on this. Otherwise - solid dinner place, highly recommend checking out if you are in the area!

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3.6(3.2k reviews)
2.7 miMidtown East
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Ambiance (5/5): The establishment is extremely ornate and decorated in theme from top to bottom. I…read morelove how much detail and elegance they put to each room (not to mention the 16-foot buddha statue in the main dining room!) Be aware that the lighting is dim and the background noise is loud! The front bar room is so loud that you have to shout with your guest. Our party of 6 was seated in a tiny booth which we had to ask for an additional chair to accommodate us. Service (5/5): We were able to get someone's attention to order and we were refilled on water often. The food was organized by appetizers and entrees that arrive all at the same time. The wait between ordering and food felt reasonable to short. The waiter also specified that certain dishes quantity (i.e. potstickers) could be increased to accommodate our party size for an extra cost. Food (5/5): TLDR; every dish was honestly SO good; I was surprised and will rank the items by 'must get' to skippable: Short Rib Bao Bun (3 pc): The short rib was so tender and flavorful. The bao bun was soft. The sauce was thick and worked well with the short rib. Pork Potstickers (5 pc): I preferred this over the lobster and scallion dumplings. The exterior skin is pan-fried with a nice glaze, hint of truffle. The bite was umami from the creaminess of the Parmigiano Reggiano. Chicken Satay (3 pc): The 3 pieces of chicken were relatively large, very tender, seasoned well. They were well complemented with the peanut sauce that is worth keeping to dip into other things! Don't sleep on the side of spicy cucumber salad, which was so well balanced in tartness and flavor. Pad Thai: This is one of the best Pad Thai I've ever had! The flavors are bursting, with a balance of sweetness, nuttiness from the peanuts, and tartness from a squeeze of lime. Peking Duck for 2: This dish is definitely more than enough for our party of 6 and appeared to be a half serving of the whole duck. The duck pieces are pre-cut for us to self-assemble into the wraps (not the usual bao bun but like thin tortilla wraps). I think I counted 8 wraps? Triple Pork Fried Rice: The rice has a lot of depth and generous chunks of pork. The rice is thicker than regular jasmine with a more chew which I liked. Dragon Tail Spare Ribs: Although this has a nice flavor, handling with your fingers makes them super sticky for your whole dining experience. The restaurant should give out wet towelettes if this dish is ordered!! Meat was tender and easy to chomp off the bone. Tuna Tartare: A small quarter-sized tartare dollop is served atop a small cube bread. The fish was fresh, presentation was beautiful. Was hoping for more tartare for the price point but it was very good. Overall, the dish was not filling so would skip if the party is hungry. Lobster and Scallop Dumplings: Great flavor with reasonable chunks of meat inside. Just preferred the potstickers a lot more! Bok Choy: Pieces were chopped in half and cooked with a nice crunch. Topped with something that gave it more texture. The garlicy taste was forward (in a good way). Rainbow Roll: While it was fresh and the individual pieces were large in portion, this felt like any other sushi roll. Skip this! Side of White Rice is $9?! That's theft and is skippable The amount of food ordered was probably a little more than what we needed but glad we ordered as many as we did.

This restaurant has such a beautiful atmosphere. I was truly amazed by the giant Buddha altar and…read morefelt very peaceful paying my respects. I especially loved how it was placed elevated above the floor -- it gave such a calming and respectful feeling. Even with the hustle and bustle, the place still felt relaxing and serene. As for the food, it was decent. We ordered a few different chicken dishes since we don't eat pork or fish, so our options were a bit limited. One thing that did make me feel uncomfortable was the hallway near the downstairs bathroom where a picture of a Buddhist monk in saffron robes was displayed. Personally, I felt it was not the most respectful placement. Overall, I still enjoyed the experience and would love to come back again to see the beautiful giant Buddha.

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