Celebrated my birthday at this small restaurant but careful curated dishes. Chinese fusion 1 Michelin star holder and they deserve it. They usually serve seasonal dishes and a pre-fixe menu. Drinks and tax and tip not included. Delicious treat. Description abound. Must reserve. read more

Yingtao - Extra good for 2 if you want more - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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Food 4.5/5.0 Service 3.5/5.0 Value 5.0/5.0 Decor 4.0/5.0 Overall 4.5/5.0 Really good food... I like the new chef and the more directly Chinese plates. Glad they held onto the star. The service was spotty... there were clear issues in the kitchen the day I went. Service while enthusiastic wasn't fully refined. Overall would go back. read more

overpriced. The food was over the top "just because we can" type of food, nothing memorable. I did not appreciate the layering of flavors. Stop saying it's Chinese or Chinese influenced. It's just fancy food. Portions were small. Ingredients were cheap. I don't drink alcohol, it seems I missed out on something. read more

A symphony of flavors and elegance, Yingtao defines innovation in NYC fine dining scene through its combination of Chinese classics with modern twists. I particularly liked the comforting taste of the wonton soup, which provided a familiar yet elevated taste! I also truly enjoyed the Black cod. Overall, the service and ambiance were impressive and the food, albeit tasty, did not all particularly blow me away. However, given the rotating menu options, I certainly will be back to sample some other interesting options! read more

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NY Chinese meal with a female chef and a Michelin Star? Check. We wanted to end our New York eating tour strong. We had the Hamachi, Lo Mai Gai, Wonton, Black Cod, Plum Duck, Mandarin dessert starter, and Nina Gao. Every dish was exquisite. Favorites were the Lo Mai Gai and Mandarin. Best meal we had in New York ever. We will be back next trip. Happy Yelping! read more

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Yingtao absolutely delivered. This Michelin-star Chinese-French tasting menu was creative and so fun to experience. Every course felt thoughtful and the flavors were on point. The vibes were amazing. You can actually see straight into the kitchen and watch the chefs work, which made the whole night feel even more special. The servers were incredibly attentive and so sweet. They even surprised us with a Polaroid to remember the night. The tasting menu was stacked, but my top dishes were the duck toast, jiao zi, lamb, and nian gao. I loved the cocktails. Truly such a great, elevated experience. read more

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Food 5/10 Service 8/10 Ambiance 5/10 Not worth for the price point ($165/pp). Im not sure how they got their Michelin star. Most of the dishes were very one note and the non alcoholic pairing felt more like random non-alcoholic drinks than ones chosen specifically for the dish. If not for being on inkind I would not come back. read more

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Overall I thought the experience was ok, but the service was a bit slow and I felt like at this price based on the size of the dishes, there should have been 1 extra savory dish or swap out the pre-dessert course with something bigger than 2 bites. My favorite dish was definitely the wontons, which were packed with flavor and meat, both in the broth and the wontons. Could have used 1 extra wonton also to make it even better since there were only 3 in the bowl. I thought the cod was too fishy and it really didn't stand out in a meaningful way as part of a tasting menu. I would only go back for the wontons and the dessert, but there wasn't enough value based on the size of each dish and that it was 2 hours to go through 7 dishes. read more

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Imaginary food, thoughtful designed interior and impeccable service. Truly a hidden gem of Michelin stared restaurants. Yes the portions are small but each one is impactful and quite amazing. The eight course menu is a journey and is not designed to fill you up but rather open your pallet and mind as to what fusion food really can be. We were extremely happy with our experience and hope to return again. read more

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4.5/5 for Bar A La Carte visit. Popped in for some bites and drinks at the bar, without expectations, left satisfied. Mushroom Toast - it was beautifully presented, mixed of texture (mushroom jam, mini rolled duck prosciutto, quail egg?) making each bite delicious. YingTao Burger - while it was specified with Mapo sauce, it wasn't very mapo. Douchi flavor was also mild, which i would hope it's used more. However overall balanced well and tasty. Also love the pickles were in subtle peppercorn flavor. Cocktails we tried were delicious as well. Would love to come back to try their tasting menu! read more

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My niece was visiting me during her Spring break, so I took her here as she requested to be fed only Chinese food for the duration of her visit (a break from her young Texan life). I wanted to include a Michelin-starred meal in the mix and this is the only Chinese restaurant with a Michelin star in NY (I was surprised to learn that there's only 2 Chinese restaurants in US that have a Michelin star - one here and one in SF). I am myself Chinese and have to admit I never tried this because I thought it was more hype than worth.... I'm bemused to report that both is true but it is a net favorable mix! The tasting menu was 7 course for $150, which is quite a value for Manhattan one M-star experience. The familiar Chinese tasting was infused with modern western innovation and presentation, which tasted both comforting and alien at the same time, in a really delightful way. It was such a novel experience for my lovely visiting niece and I think it was a great roundup of NYC adventure. read more

Yingtao - 7 course tasting menu. From top left: hamachi, chik leg stuffed with sticky rice, wonton, cod, duck 2 ways, last 2 were desert courses. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

We went to Yingtao for our cousin's birthday. It was a 165 tasting menu with a Chinese flare. We wanted to come as it would be our first Michelin one Chinese inspired tasting menu. The Korean ones definitely dominate the NYC scene currently. This was a few months ago so cannot recall all the details, but definitely the faves were the royal reds and the snapper. The desserts weren't as memorable. The menu was as below: Apps: 1) Tuna - small almost amuse bouche size dish about a quarter size with fresh tuna topped with caviar. Flavor was a touch sesame oil forward. 2) Toast - small toast topped with jam and duck 3) Royal reds - I forget what this was but it was the most unique of the 3 dishes so far and was super tasty Protein: 4) Wagyu - a good slice of raw Wagyu 5) Abalone - a very deliciously cooked abalone over a bed of congee/porridge like texture sticky rice. 6) Snapper - deliciously cooked in a milky broth. This was probably my favorite protein of the night 7) Duck - a good slice of well cooked duck with a delicious pomegranate sauce Desserts: 8) Rose 9) Pineapple 10) Mandarin Service was attentive and formal. Happy we tried once! A good place to celebrate a special occasion. read more

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One of the easiest five star reviews I've ever had to think of. Service was great, food was all so creative, fresh, and flavorful. The Toast add on was phenomenal, and the Jiao Zi dumpling dish was definitely my favorite. Presentation was top notch, and I loved the interior with small touches of sneakers and streetwear culture in the front. And most notable of all, this was such a good deal for the quality and what you were given. To leave here paying what I did with tip for this kind of amazing experience is legitimately unheard of. You must come here! read more

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I had such a wonderful experience dining here. The food was truly special every dish was delicious-and I felt so well taken care of by my server, Patricia. She walked me through the menu, made sure I was comfortable dining solo, and even introduced me to the chef. Meeting a woman chef who leads with both strength and kindness was such a highlight. The service was excellent, the food was fantastic (and I'm very picky!), and the portions were generous without being overwhelming. It's absolutely worth the price, and I left feeling full and happy. I can't wait to come back with a friend. Thank you for such a unique and memorable meal. read more

Came to try out their Michelin "Happy Meal" collab with Pecking House so cant speak on their regular menu but i enjoyed it! The chicken was so juicy to the point where i was questioning if it was all the way cooked (it was!) and had a nice kick to it. The beer ice cream tasted strongly of beer so for people who like beer they would probably like it but i personally dont lol. I was seated at the bar and the service was really good (they explained each item in the meal), as expected of a michelin star restaurant read more

Yingtao - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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I'm pretty impressed by this spot. Yingtao is an interesting concept, combining French technique and Chinese ingredients to present you a high-end coursed menu that's both refreshing and not too heavy. I have a love-hate relationship with tasting menus. Sometimes they're overly heavy, leaving you in state of daze as you fight your way to finish. Others are a bit too experimental, as if the menu was a stroke to the chef's ego. I think Yingtao strikes a nice balance, by being inventive, inviting, and tasty (of course). Highlight includes the snapper, which had the perfect cook and rested in a delicious, creamy milk broth. Authentically Chinese? Probably not. Delicious? Absolutely. Service was great, the servers were kind and attentive. The menu was explained well and they seemed excited to be there. Michelin star well deserved. Highly recommended. read more

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TLDR: so excited to have contemporary Chinese in nyc Been here a few times since they opened and it was one of my favorite openings last year! I can't think of other contemporary Chinese places in nyc - I've tried some places in Asia, London, and the west coasts but none here so I was pretty excited about it. My favorites are always the starter snacks, squab, the Nian gao dessert, ube dessert. If they have it, the crab noodle. Some dishes are only available at the bar or tasting menu but I've never had a bad bite. Service has always been attentive and fun. Great place to celebrate birthdays or special occasions. Overall: highly recommend read more

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Single Michelin-starred modern-day fusion Chinese / French / other cuisine deconstructed in some ways, with a lot of smoked and aged meats, price fixe tasting menu, and you get to try a small bite of all sizes. Music is a hiphop/classic Chinese/K-pop mix in the background, just loud enough to keep tables from hearing each other but not overwhelming. The bathroom has a little table shaped like a pile of US bills, fun design that almost made me want to pick up the whole corner table to see if it was real! Entry has a bar, friendly bartender and a hallway with the aging meat and some collectibles in glass displays. I do like the little name card with the table reservation name and party guest, good attention to detail. The dishes are a mix of tastes and flavors, textures - some a little too salty or not to my taste, but others were very good. Service excellent - folding napkins when you leave your seat, explaining all the dishes well, and serving up new drinks and replacing cutlery between every one of the courses. Bartender was super helpful in picking wine for combination, too, and both our server Lila and the bartender (didn't catch her name) and I think the manager who also came over to check in on us were very good at explaining the dishes that came our way... here we go to try to explain them! The tasting menu - Appetizers: - Aged Tuna was smokey, with black vinegar, ginger and kumquat in a mini crust - Toast with mushroom jam and aged duck was not balanced for me, with no flavor of duck to add, perhaps cut too thin to have any impact with the overly salty toast; the mushroom jam was there but little rich flavor imparted likely again impacted by the saltiness; others did not have this issue so likely mine was just hit with the salt too much - Mussels with daikon, crunchy millet on top, and preserved tomato and creamy broth was rich with great textures, spicy was a bit overwhelming, but in a presentation that reminded me of an oatmeal / cereal bowl - very good spooning 100% of this up and wanting more, probably my favorite dish of the night Mains: - Waygu with mizuna, carrot and doubanjiang was nutty and love the meat but oddly incomplete; the carrot felt like a bit of afterthought on top (no additional flavor or marination that I was able to taste) - Abalone with sticky rice, oyster sauce, daikon was similar to the dimsum sticky rice dish in a banana leaf, but more creative as a liquid-y soft version with the Abalone cooked perfectly, not chewy at all - Shumai was deconstructed, with royal reds, cured pork and tobiko - a great bite with little citrus and spicy drops with the prawns; the cured pork was barely there (could've used a bit more), though aged cure comes through nicely still, the wonton skin draped over the dish - this I liked probably second best of the night - Lamb two ways - once with poblano, cumin, pickled onions - rich, not gamey and perfectly cooked piece- slightly spicy powder balanced by the poblano, pickled onions could've used some more time marinating to get some flavor, though and were two small pieces; the second part with ground lamb skewers themselves with the sambal was spicy and soft but not as flavorful as the grilled piece was; a little lettuce wrap to pick it up and eat it by Dessert included - Rose, greek yogurt and lychee sorbet which was sour and in a bowl like with the rose ice powder, which I'm not a fan of - The honey dessert with yuzu and chrysanthemum was a delightfully crisp and refreshing dessert, though I didn't like the meringue-like hard cookie bowl it was in; the honeycomb was the key A special dessert from the chef came, little spiced chocolate churros (good), mango bonbons (ok). Overall great service, no rush dining spaced out just about right on timing, all the attention to detail from seating, water refills, explanations, directions, folded napkins, change of plates/cutlery, and more were on-point. Portions were small but varied in textures and tastes, with a recurring cured/smokey theme throughout. While only strongly enjoyed two of the selections in the tasting menu we had, they were all interesting in different ways, and the company was great! Great spot for a foodie date night, clear menu and if you sit close to the kitchen, you'll get a great view of their prep for your meal. I'm not the same kind of expert to appreciate it, but they made me feel warmly welcome as if I was enjoying a meal being cooked by loving family that spent a lot of time preparing it... almost like grandma checking if you eat your food. read more

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Such a delicious special experience with elevated Chinese dishes! I grew up with a few of these dishes and it was so interesting to see the chefs interpretation of them. We got the tasting menu at $165 and a few drinks. Many of the dishes from the menu were so yummy! The toast from the amuse bouche, tofu, congee, duck and the dessert. We got the uni addition for the congee (+15) and it was well worth it! They recommended eating it with the congee but I enjoyed it more eating it separately to really get the freshness and flavor of the uni by itself. The only dishes that were kinda meh were the roe (a little overseasoned) and the snapper (overcooked!). But overall, great flavors and beautiful presentation. I also really enjoyed sitting at the counter bc we got to see everything the chefs were making. You can see their attention to detail from the way they cut all the pieces to the same size. (Thank you culinary class wars) read more

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All the dishes were very unique, well balanced and tasty! We were very satisfied with the quality of the food. But given how small the quantities were, it was definitely overpriced and we left feeling pretty hungry. Highlights were the mushroom toast, king crab, trout, and duck (but the skin was unfortunately not crispy). The congee was disappointing but the uni supplement was high quality. Service was good and friendly but wish they didn't take so long between courses (we were there for almost 3 hours). I will add that we also loved the cocktails they had. Overall, really glad we tried this place. Money aside, the food was quite good. And you can always grab empanada after when you are still hungry! read more

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This new spot does not deliver on the Michelin star experience it seeks to emulate. The space is beautiful and mostly in line with a high end open kitchen layout. There could be more space between tables. I opted for the wine pairing at $90. I did enjoy most of the wines served and the temperatures were just perfect but I have a few gripes. There were only 2 different types of glasses, only one red wine served, and the wines were often served well before the accompanying dish reached the table. As for the tasting menu, I feel that most of the dishes were overexplained for what they were. The tasting menu is advertised as 8 courses. Note that the first 3 come together as a trio of amuse bouche and only one wine from the pairing menu accompanies. The best dish was the congee. We opted for the uni supplement at $15. I have to admit this was possibly the best uni I have had in months especially given Hokkaido has been out of season. I did feel that the congee would have fallen flat without it and at $165 with a dearth of serious proteins, this tasting menu should include the uni by default. The squab was impeccably cooked but the other components of the dish were just okay. The other dishes were all mediocre with odd choices of texture (like the nearly raw minced celery root completely ruining the silky tofu doubanjiang). Dessert was not good. Overall, I appreciate the effort but there is a significant gap to bridge in meeting the vision here. read more

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Great place friendly staff and chef food very inventive and tasty . The boneless duck leg has sticky rice in it . read more

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Came here for my boyfriends birthday, and I've never been to Chinese fine dining but I enjoyed the flavors! I was surprised by how Chinese some of the dishes tasted and appreciated that. I really enjoyed the tuna, toast, wagyu and lamb. Their flavors didn't feel particularly complex but they tasted good to me anyways. They also gave us a card (with his name) and an extra little ice cream dessert with a candle for my boyfriend's birthday. Many fine dining restaurants give out an extra dessert for birthdays and special occasions so that didn't feel as different, but I appreciated the personalized card. Not giving them 5 stars though because I thought all their desserts were exceedingly sweet. I thought all the savory food tasted honestly really good but was unfortunately let down by the desserts. Overall a good experience, would recommend for Chinese fine dining! read more

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Imagine this: a 26 year old, medium height and very gay man stumbles into the Columbus Circle station - menu in hand - with a look of utter bliss on his face A random middle aged man (who probably lives at one of the West 57th street skyscrapers and is getting on the C to visit friends at some grossly overpriced Italian place in the 80s and 90s) asks why I have this blissful smirk and looks at the menu in my hand. He was shocked I was not holding a Per Se menu based on my level of satisfaction and the fact that I was at Columbus Circle. Thomas Keller may come and personally kick me in the balls for saying this - but Per Se may have a competitor for the best tasting menu north of 50th street. Yingtao is the most poetic fine dining experience I have ever had. For starters, Yingtao is the only modernist fine dining restaurant that's rooted in Chinese cuisine. It's shocking to me that this place is THE ONE - despite the influence Chinese cuisine has had on the United States in the past 80-90 years. Yingtao leans into contemporary Chinese flavors and leverages traditional French technique in order to create something that is truly magical. The amuse left me gobsmacked. That toast with egg yolk had me on the brink of a culinary orgasm after the first bite. The cold fish course (trout with local tomatoes) had me gasping for more. The squab (which despite my fine dining curriculum vitae I've never had before) made me want to buy a hunting ranch in order to kill and eat these things daily. The dessert courses were all standouts, especially the walnut Nian Gao. Yingtao affirms why Hells Kitchen is the best neighborhood in the city for new food experiences in Manhattan. That dumb, contended stare I wore at the station clung to my face until I was sitting at the Newark Airport the next day downing expresso martinis at the airport bar and forgetting that I booked Delta and was stuck in zone 6 and surely had to check my bags at the gate (WHY!! I HAVE UNITED STATUS). I am making a habit to come to Yingtao every season, and I urge you to add this to your rotation. read more

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Great meal with a collab with kochi. Really enjoyed the crossover with the food. Especially the dessert at the end with the bingsu. The other favorite was the chicken which looked like a corn dog. Perfectly done and seasoned. The somm kept spilling out wine and could use some practice on the pours. A bit disappointed so much of our wine was lost we brought since it is a special wine read more

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We visited this Michelin one-star "Chinese-inspired" restaurant with high expectations, but the entire experience was very disappointing. Our dinner took nearly three hours, largely because there were long delays between courses. The pacing was painfully slow, and by the end, everyone was tired rather than satisfied. Although the restaurant describes itself as "Chinese-inspired," none of the dishes actually reflected authentic Chinese flavors. Most tasted more like Western fine dining with only superficial Chinese elements. For example, one dish used Youtiao (fried dough), but instead of being light, crisp, and airy as it should be, it was cold, doughy, and heavy. The pork dumplings were the only dish that remotely resembled Chinese food -- and even those were shaped like ravioli. Unfortunately, they were served undercooked twice. The first batch had raw pork filling, which is completely unacceptable for food safety reasons. When we told the waitress, she didn't apologize -- she simply asked if we wanted the same dish "but fully cooked." Pork should never be served raw, period. They brought us a second batch, but one of those dumplings was still not fully cooked. This time, another waiter came over, sincerely apologized, and someone offered to replace the dish or provide a complimentary drink, which we appreciated. Still, the fact that undercooked pork was served twice at a Michelin-starred restaurant is shocking. Adding to the confusion, the dish name on the menu was misspelled -- it said "Jiazi" instead of "Jiaozi" (the correct word for dumpling in Chinese). That small detail summed up the overall lack of authenticity and attention to detail. Beyond the food issues, the environment was loud and chaotic -- music was too strong, and the crowd noise made it hard to hold a conversation. Overall, this was one of the most disappointing fine dining experiences we've had. The flavors were off, the pacing was poor, and serving raw pork dumplings twice is simply unacceptable. We expected much more from a Michelin-starred restaurant -- both in food quality and in professionalism. read more

Yingtao - Misspell on dumplings. It should be Jiaozi instead of Jiazi. So stupid. - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

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One of the best meals I've had in my life!!! I can't say enough good things about the food here, every single dish was amazing - especially the duck toast bite. Service was great as well, everyone was so friendly! If you want an amazing fine dining experience, this is going to be the place to be! read more

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The fanciest Chinese food I've ever eaten. Every dish was unique and perfectly executed. My favorite was the duck - so tender and juicy. Definitely a splurge but worth it for the experience. Portion sizes are tiny so be prepared to still be hungry after this meal. read more

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There are not many Michelin rated Chinese restaurants, so we were excited to give this a try. Turns out, it's more like a typical Michelin restaurant but this one is "inspired" by Chinese cuisine. It was still very good but not what I had hoped for. The first three starters ("snacks") were my favorite. They were all full of flavors and spices and you could feel the Chinese influence. The next 4 plates were the main courses and while all tasty, didn't have as much of an asian feel - I could imagine them in any good tasting menu. Finally, the desserts lived up to the Chinese influence by being dull and average. Nothing much to note there. The wine pairing was very good and sorta reasonably priced - worth it. Overall it was very good but I may switch to visiting the bar where I can do a la carte. read more

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We had a birthday dinner here and everything from the service to the food to the drink pairings were spectacular! Our favorite bite of the evening was a small duck toast with mushroom jam. The lamb dish that we had towards the end was also perfectly cooked with the exact same amount of meat/fat ration for each person's dish... now that's attention to detail. It's exciting to see a French/Chinese restaurant at this caliber and it's a great spot to celebrate something special. read more

Came with some friends on Friday night for their lunar new year menu, and would say the overall experience was pretty good. The interior decor was really nice and they had really interesting spaces where you could look at their dry aging process, like the duck and Wagyu. The food itself was pretty good. Standouts included the duck toast and the duck entrée. However, some dishes, like the wagyu, was a little bit strange. The Wagyu here was like slices of beef, akin to hotpot, how do I serve fully raw, like a tartar. While the flavors were good, and the texture wasn't very pleasant. The service here was generally pretty good, although there were times when I couldn't hear the servers explaining the dishes. The space itself wasn't very loud, but it would be nice if they could talk a little louder. Although all the dishes were tasty, and it was a cool experience to try Chinese fine dining, but I think some parts missed the target. 3.5 stars if could read more

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I could wax poetic about why Yingtao is probably the best Chinese fine dining restaurant in NYC right now, but I'm tired so I'll keep it to a few short points. 1) There's genuine creativity and genuine infusion of authentic Chinese ingredients and flavors in most course, with the standout being the Crab Noodles course. This balance is missing in most other upscale C-spots. 2) The hospitality is beyond approach. They were attentive, descriptive and accommodating without ever being overbearing like so many other fine dining spots. 3) China has many regional cuisines, so no restaurant can ever truly represent all that Chinese cuisine has to offer. Yingtao showcases some of the most iconic flavors and ingredients, and presents them beautifully in almost every course (except the Wagyu, which is too generic and western). 4) The Nian Gao dessert is quite possibly the best dessert you will EVER have. Yes, EVER. And if you grew up with nian gao--well, this ain't your waipo's LNY fried gao. In sum: You're better off spending $165 here than almost any other Asian fine dining spot. With Japanese omakases being more generic than Starbucks, and Korean upscale spots being unrecognizable as actually Korean, it seems like it's falling on Chinese chefs to figure out the perfect marriage between Western fine dining criteria and Asian specialized ingredients/flavors. Yingtao is a step in the right direction. ........................................................................................................ Our menu for April 2024: Oyster - hot and sour mignonette Smoked Fish - steelhead trout, aonori milk bread Foie Gras - sichuan peppercorn, beetroot Kampachi - prickly ash pepper, buttermilk, caviar Tofu - celery root, doubanjiang Crab Noodles - soy yolk, smoked tobiko Octopus - romesco, tokyo negi, shacha Wagyu - sauce au poivre, arugula rabe Kiwi - celtuce, burnt ginger, dill Nian Gao - walnut, coconut read more

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I'm not convinced any of the food tasted Chinese, but it was all still delicious anyway. read more

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most of the food was great, but sad that i had to knock a star for service. the staff were seemingly busy on this thursday night at 6:45 pm. once we got seated it took 20 mins for anyone to swing by to introduce the menu and welcome us.. i had to flag down a waiter to get some drink orders in! also, we were seated at the table right next to the cashier so we could hear a lot of noise and side convos between the waiters which made us feel rushed and distracted, vs a typical warm and relaxing ambiance you might expect at a fine dining restaurant. we actually asked to move once the restaurant cleared out and once we were seated at the booth tables, it was a much better experience and much cozier. the staff were more attentive and accommodating after we moved. the dishes were mostly good, but definitely some were notably better than others. i think the apps were my favorite along with the chestnut dessert. i liked the salmon / trout dish as well ! read more

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TLDR: food was a 4.5/5 (with lots of creativity and great execution), the ambiance was a 4/5 (beautiful and cool minimalist interior but lacking a bit of warmth - could be because it was slow when we went) and service was a 5/5 (no notes!). SETTING: we made a dinner reservation for Juneteenth at 5pm before a Broadway show. We made sure to clear that we'd be able to finish the meal by 6:40 and the team happily accommodated. The restaurant is beautiful and spacious with an all black interior. When we went it was pretty empty with only a couple other seats taken, and I do think if it was more full, it would have been more warm. Perfect setting for date night, family time (saw a family with a small child there), or really any other occasion. FOOD: the first three small bites set the table for our meal and they were excellent. One was a dry aged duck in house on top of a piece of toast that was just perfectly salty and crunchy. From there; the meal took off and I was not disappointed in any dish. Even the tofu which I thought would just be okay (because how good can tofu be), I was surprised at. The team's ability to infuse each dish with acidity, texture and flavor was apparent in every thing we ate. What stood out to me most though was the sheer creativity- I have never had a tofu dish like the one here. Nor have I ever had crab noodles with a soy yolk foam that got better with each bite. I won't go through all the dishes but suffice to say that I was very happy with the meal. SERVICE: The service was excellent. We sat at the counter and thought the chefs did not engage with us; the servers were great. Fine dining training was apparent as well- they were very carful with setting our utensils, presenting each dish in unison, and being there to answer any question in detail. VERDICT: I think the food should stand on its own here. If you're in the area, this is a definite visit. If I lived around here I would probably be a regular. $165 for a full 8 course tasting menu with inventive and creative dishes can't be beat! read more

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Made a reservation here a few weeks before our dinner and it wasn't too difficult to book. Was really excited to come to a place where Chinese cooking is the basis of their dishes. Loved the ambiance here, fairly quiet. Our server was very friendly and helpful with all the ingredients on the menu. My husband doesn't really eat seafood and when we booked the restaurant there was less seafood on the menu than when we actually came. They were able to switch out some of the seafood based appetizers to veggie based, and both tasted amazing! We really appreciated them doing that. All the dishes tasted amazing, there was so much flavor in the muscles dish, and the lamb dish is one of the best we have ever had in any restaurant. The desserts were amazing too. The best part is that we were really able to taste the Chinese inspired flavors in each dish. The price was very worth it, we were pretty full with the 9-course meal and it only costed about $160/person. Loved Yingtao and definitely recommend! read more

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Dec 2024. Excellent but not as Chinese-forward as expected. The menu items include Chinese flavors, but they were not pronounced. I want to emphasize that the food and service was still excellent. The apps were the most exciting. The uni added the much needed depth in the congee. I felt like the snapper was well prepared but not unique, so feel like the duck is the better selection. read more

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Jasmine and Linette are role models for what exemplary hospitality looks like. Jasmine carefully and thoroughly explained each and every single tasting item, and even went beyond to inform us that the bedding of greens for a dish was only for aesthetic purpose and is not edible. This thoughtful detail is not always offered in fine dining, and showed a lot of consideration where she really wanted to ensure we can optimize our dining experience! Linette was so friendly, kind, and easy to talk to, where she was open to hearing our input, showing how she really strives towards continued growth and their desire to further ascend their already amazing tasting menu! They were both so sweet and kind that it really enhanced our pleasurable dining experience! Now onto the food! Small bites: Oyster with hot and sour mignonette (2/5) - this was a miss for me, for the flavoring of the hot and sour mignonette was overly mild and didn't really enhance the freshness of the oyster. This could use a bit more work! Smoked fish steelhead trout with aonori milk bread (4/5) - a pleasantly delicate balance between the smokiness of its fish (which is dry aged and displayed as you walk in) and the sweetness of the accompanying condiment, providing a fun contrast in not only flavors, but also texture with the aonori milk bread! Foie Gras (5/5) - a very good quality foie gras which balances well the different textures between the macaron, the beet, and the creaminess of the foie gras! Definitely my favorite small bite! Entrees: Kampachi with prickly ash pepper and caviar (5/5) - a creamy dish that's light in its flavor, making it a less heavy that a creamy dish would normally be! The caviar provided a nice salty sensation that further enhanced the creaminess of the sauce and the freshness of the Kampachi, which was delicious! Tofu with celery root and doubanjiang (5/5) - one of my favorite dish for the tofu was so silky and the sauce was so savory where the garlic and celery were infused perfectly to enhance the sauce, providing a nostalgic feel reminiscent of authentic Chinese cuisines! Crab noodle with soy yolk and smoked tobiko (4/5) - running out of space so I have to be more quick! Overall the dish has a wonderful balance of savory and creamy, and in its texture that ranged from saucy and foamy! However, my only complaint is that it only comes with one small piece of crab, which disintegrated in a quick bite. A little more crab would make it so much better! Octopus with romesco, Tokyo negi and shacha (4.75/5) - the octopus was cooked perfectly with a nice not bitter char on its exterior and provided a tender chewy bite in its interior! The sauce was decent but not amazing, so I believe some adjusting can further enhance this dish even more! It was still delicious regardless! Wagyu with sauce au poivre and arugula rabe (4.75/5) - I really enjoyed how well the arugula rabe paired with the American wagyu, where the slight bitterness of the arugula balanced out the saltiness of the sauce on the wagyu. The wagyu was very tender and provides a meatier bite than Japanese wagyu. The sauce was flavorful but a bit overly salty, so perhaps some minor adjustment can further ascend this dish to a perfect score! Dessert: Kiwi celtuce with burnt ginger and dill (7/5) - One of the best kiwi dessert I ever had! The little bits of kiwi and ginger surrounding the kiwi sorbet provides such a refreshing bite to clean our palate; it's like a beautiful tango between the mild sweetness and the differing textures of the sorbet and the small bits of kiwi and ginger! Would totally order this again if possible! Nian Gao with walnut and coconut (5/5) - A fun twist of traditional Chinese Nian gao, where it's sweet and cold instead of savory and warm! The Nian gao is cut into thin slices, which makes it less chewy than traditional Nian gao, but still chewy enough to taste the differing textures! Overall, Yingtao exceeded my expectations and I cannot wait to see how their menu continues to evolve and ascend to greater heights! Like I mentioned to Linette, it's extremely challenging to craft a Chinese dish that delicately balances between authenticity and creativity. Sometimes people might put too much creativity into the dish where it no longer resembles the dish the creation was aspired from, but Yingtao is headed towards the right direction for many of their selection definitely reminded me of traditional Chinese dining! Thank you Linette and Jasmine for making our dining experience even more enjoyable than it already was! Please give Yingtao a try and I promise you won't regret it! Can't wait to try their seasonal menu, and perhaps their own version of a mooncake inspired dish for the autumn festival! Thank you for reading and best of luck! read more

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Stopped in to have a drink and some food before a show. The bar area is in front separated by a hallway to the back. The service was a real disappointment here. The wine service was not up to service standards as the taste was poured not to the person who ordered it, instead to the male. In addition we specifically asked for the small plates to come out separately but instead they were rushed out. Since the bar is small the was no space and just allowed the second dish to sit off to the side and get cold. All in for approx 200 we had two small plates and wine. read more

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Came here for my birthday as a recommendation from my friend and it's my favorite Chinese French fine dining I've had. We got the tasting menu $90 with $45 wine pairing. The standouts to me were the toast, congee, and nian gao dessert, but I honestly loved every single bite we had. Our server also told us a lot of background on each of the wines that were served with every course. They also had a birthday note at our table and gave us a taro dessert on the house which was so delicious and thoughtful. I had such a lovely experience here, from the delicious food to the exceptional service and beautiful space. I will definitely be back! read more

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