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    Upon The Palace

    3.7 (45 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Live music
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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Beautiful wall decor by the seating booths
    Tashana B.

    Absolutely delicious food! My favorite were the bbq ribs. Omg so tasty and flavorful. A friend and I came here to catch up and had the Palace Fried Rice, the vegetable dumplings, Vegetable Spring Rolls, 2 orders of the bbq fried rice, general tso chicken with brown rice, one green tea mochi dessert to share and Cauliflower general tso style. All absolutely delicious! Our waiter was super attentive and staff was friendly. The space is very clean and gives upscale vibes. Love the wall decor by the seating booths. I highly recommend this place. Our bill without cocktails (didn't drink tonight) was $99 a piece with tax and tip. I would absolutely come back here!

    Edamame & Sizzling Tofu
    Vivek D.

    After spending the evening at the Muse paintbar, we needed to find a quick place to eat, knowing that there were snow squalls on the road and it was super cold outside. With the time nearing 9:30pm, we were lucky that this place was open and willing to seat us. First off, this was one of the fanciest Chinese restaurants I've ever seen. Very elegant. We ordered two things: Edamame Sizzling tofu with mixed vegetables The tofu and veggies were quite satisfying. The edamame was fine, but not the best and quite a lot to finish between the two of us. Then again, it was also quite late in the evening. Overall, quite a solid Chinese restaurant in the area. Especially if you don't want the standard takeout.

    Peking Duck
    Dzvinka S.

    The service was excellent at dinner, with waiters attentive to our needs and cognizant of refilling water which was appreciated. The food was also very good: Calamari: 4/5 served with garlic chips and cabbage which was a little too much but the calamari itself was fresh and not greasy Xiao long bao: 5/5 Half Peking duck: 3/5 great portion and the skin was extra crispy however it was really really greasy Sesame chicken: 5/5 probably one of the best sesame chicken I've ever had - it was fresh and crispy and the sauce was not covered with sugar like most places Lychee peach tini: 5/5

    Shanghai Pork Wonton Soup
    Andrew L.

    Wonderful new Asian cuisine restaurant in Tribeca! Had not heard much about it but had walked by it a few times and decided to give it a try. We went on a Saturday evening and even though it had opened only recently, the restaurant was busy and lively. We started with the Shanghai Pork Wonton and the Chicken Egg Corn Soups - both were very good and really hit the spot on a relatively cool evening. We also had the King Salmon Tartar as an appetizer and it was excellent. For our mains, we had the Pan-Seared Foie Gras, Walnut Prawns and Foie Gras Fried Rice - all nicely prepared and presented and all terrific. The only issue we had was that there were too many dishes we wanted to try - will have to come back. John our server was very helpful and friendly as was the rest of the staff. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a lively, classy feel. Highly recommend!

    Thao S.

    Start a drink in the exquisite bar before sitting was exhilarating. The server seated us to the booth with stunning wall full of chinese ancient poem. The ambiance was phenomenal. Great for a date, party, or family/friends gathering. Service was great and food was breathtaking. Compare with other famous Chinese fusion places in the city, this restaurant is definitely a hidden gem. Both my family and I were impressed with how the chef controlled the temperature of the dishes and the way they deal with the filet mignon. From three cocktails , appetizers, soups, sushi, to the 4 entrees were all scrumptious. Looking for a fancy restaurant can accommodate two young kids just like a tough nut to crack, but we feel so welcomed and comfortable here. Well done the team. We will be back soon. Dine in before 6:30pm to avoid the crowds was highly recommended. No wait by walking in. The restaurant was packed around 7:15pm on Thursday evening.

    Frank A.

    Upon the Palace is a great new Asian restaurant in Tribeca. The space is beautiful and the service is very good. Their cocktails are also excellent with a decent wine list. The sushi is good. Although it is high quality and well done, it is nothing special given the amazing sushi options in the area. The Chinese food is truly outstanding, creative and delicious.

    3.Stir-Fried Lobster(1.5Lb)
    Missy F.

    Amazing lobster! Service is attentive and the ambiance is nice too. Want to go back for the lobster

    Grilled 2.Grilled Chilean Sea Bass(14oz)-(14oz)

    The vibe of Upon The Palace was immaculate. I went by myself for dinner on a freezing cold day, and was instantly soothed by the warm environment. The decor is beautiful, and they had holiday decorations and music that made the mood even cozier. The staff was stand out, with Elvis at the bar making great conversation and even better drinks. The manager Kevin came to check on me halfway through my meal too, and seemed genuinely interested in making my experience the best it could be. Plus the food was all excellent, stand out would be the grilled Sea Bass which was wonderfully cooked and the salmon belly sushi. I would definitely go back for the experience alone!

    Shrimp dumplings
    Leslie D.

    The service was great and the drinks were delicious. Very cute vibes and the food was just as tasty.

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    Laurent was an excellent server. Great mapo tofu and green beans. Lovely jazz. Comfy chairs. Good tile work behind the bar.

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    The service and food is amazing. The bartenders are great . I love this this place, so glad I found it, You absolutely need to go !!!

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    Best meal and service!! Will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend the dumplings and wine.

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