Will be there in 1 week and had reservations at the China Grill in the CBS Bld.
They called me to tell us that the has restaurant closed.
Looking for an upscale Chinese place our first night .
We like to walk but I see nothing that works on Google maps (we will be at 55th and 7th)
the two closest possibilities are Tao Uptown and Philippe. Tao looks more promising.
Since we will now have to Uber- we can travel further.
Any opinions between these two or other really upscale Chinese?
Stiff, formal, and expensive, without incrementally better food as offset.
Just go to Cafe China, on 37th between Fifth and Madison.
If not too busy, I may pop out of the kitchen to say hello.
Mr. Chow is (IMHO) a clip joint for wanna be celebrity seekers. The bill will make you choke even more than the food. Hakkasan is highly regarded. I also like Red Farm, Decoy and Mission Chinese
All of the places you mentioned are horrible and mostly scene type places. Go to Café China, authentic, corkage allowed, Michelin star, 37th street midtown.
But if you want a much more authentic take with less fancy decor, head to Lan Sheng (36st between broadway and 7th ave) My favorite Szechuan restaurant in the city - 10 dollar corkage too.
I sat at the bar and had dinner a couple months ago - though the food was quite good, though expensive - enjoyed some of their speciality cocktails as well. I’d go back (particularly to use the drink certificates that I get when I stay at the Waldorf which was the reason that I went in the first place).
Still really good after all of the years? Back in the early 90s it was my go to restaurant whenever I had tickets to something at Lincoln Center. Probably went 4-5 times a year for a few years and never had a bad meal.
Cafe China - Chendu Wontons, Lamb Cumin, Fragrant Fish
Lan Sheng - 166 shrimp, 139 Lamb w/jalapeño
Ny Noodle Town - China town - duck, beef w/flowering chives, duck chow fun
Both Lan Sheng and Cafe China have been Michelin 1 star