The food was great! We were really impressed by how the sauteed string beans were prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
Andie Liao
We did our wedding rehearsal dinner upstairs at Cafe China and it was amazing! The food was delicious, the space was beautiful, and the service was impeccable. Stella and team were also so easy to work with and we appreciate how flexible they were with dietary restrictions and allergies. Highly recommend them for any special event!!
Lisa Miller
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Chantal Chiu
The best Szechuan chili oil I've ever had. Loved the fried fish filets and eggplants. Service is great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glenn
We had a wonderful time at this restaurant visiting from Canada. The food and service was excellent, definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yuchen L
Felt gimmicky. Flavors are pretty good but didn't stand out. Would give it a 4/5 on authenticity
Marcela D
Came here for an early dinner a few days ago and from the food to the drinks to the service to the ambiance, this place is amazing. We were helped my Alex who made great recommendations, especially because some members of our group had dietary restrictions. I think the stars of the show for me were the eggplant and green beans, the mapo tofu, and the fried fish! Everything came out hot and fresh. We also had cocktails— mine was a Corpse Reviver #2 which was beautifully balanced and tasty. It complimented the food nicely. My friends were also really pleased with their drinks.
If you’re going to dine at cafe china, I would recommend coming with people who want to share— family style is definitely the way to go here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: MA PO Tofu
Gri Shi
Delightful Lunch Experience.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe China. And thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The overall experience was outstanding, thanks to the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service.
Our bartender, Edward, provided exceptional care, ensuring our lunch at the bar counter was memorable.
The menu offerings did not disappoint. Standouts included the savory Ma po tofu, flavorful purple and white rice, perfectly cooked string beans, and tender shredded chicken with yellow chives.
The spicy cucumber appetizer, however, fell short of expectations. Instead of the anticipated spicy kick and perfect marinade balance, it consisted of fresh cucumbers topped with a few red peppers, lacking flavor and seasoning.
Despite this minor misstep, I highly recommend this place.
Reservations are essential, as wait times can reach 40-60 minutes. Our bill totaled $112 for two people, including six dishes and hot jasmine tea – a reasonable price for the quality and quantity.
Kudos to the team for the elegant business card design, reflecting the restaurant's attention to detail.
Our rating - 4.5/5.
Thank you and good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Craig Gibson
The best Chinese food i ever day. It was so good from start to finish. Service was great
Sub Crip
Great food, shitty service. Absolutely one of the worst serving experiences I’ve had in NYC for the price range. Shout out the chefs tho.
Authentic Sichuan and Mandarin cuisine in mid-town. We arrived late on Sunday night and closed the place down around 10.30pm. The staff did not rush us and we're kind enough to remind us the kitchen was closing, "last call." The food was well seasoned, tasted excellent. For a vegetables we ordered the stringbeans and eggplant. It came out hot and spicy wonderful. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
LJ W
Very delicious fish and sprouts dish Quick service and nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Blossom 松鼠鱼
Brigeth Rivera
One of my favorite restaurants in NYC. It’s consistently delicious and I’ve been going for YEARS! I’ve never had a dish I didn’t like.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Cumin Lamb, Peking Duck, Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil, Kung Pao Chicken, Tea Smoked Duck, Cold Noodle Sichuan Style, Eggplant in Garlic Sauce V
Mansi Nayak
Loved the place! Loved the dumplings in chilli oil, chungking spicy chicken, eggplant and string beans! Would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lu De
Held a family surprise party in the Moon room. The food was delicious with huge portions. The staff was extremely helpful, accommodating, and friendly. A great place for large groups and events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Cumin Lamb, Braised Fish, Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil, Tea Smoked Duck, Duck Fried Rice
The food was great! We were really impressed by how the sauteed string beans were prepared.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dim Sum
We did our wedding rehearsal dinner upstairs at Cafe China and it was amazing! The food was delicious, the space was beautiful, and the service was impeccable. Stella and team were also so easy to work with and we appreciate how flexible they were with dietary restrictions and allergies. Highly recommend them for any special event!!
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The best Szechuan chili oil I've ever had. Loved the fried fish filets and eggplants. Service is great too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a wonderful time at this restaurant visiting from Canada.
The food and service was excellent, definitely recommend it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felt gimmicky. Flavors are pretty good but didn't stand out. Would give it a 4/5 on authenticity
Came here for an early dinner a few days ago and from the food to the drinks to the service to the ambiance, this place is amazing. We were helped my Alex who made great recommendations, especially because some members of our group had dietary restrictions. I think the stars of the show for me were the eggplant and green beans, the mapo tofu, and the fried fish! Everything came out hot and fresh. We also had cocktails— mine was a Corpse Reviver #2 which was beautifully balanced and tasty. It complimented the food nicely. My friends were also really pleased with their drinks.
If you’re going to dine at cafe china, I would recommend coming with people who want to share— family style is definitely the way to go here :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: MA PO Tofu
Delightful Lunch Experience.
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe China. And thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The overall experience was outstanding, thanks to the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service.
Our bartender, Edward, provided exceptional care, ensuring our lunch at the bar counter was memorable.
The menu offerings did not disappoint. Standouts included the savory Ma po tofu, flavorful purple and white rice, perfectly cooked string beans, and tender shredded chicken with yellow chives.
The spicy cucumber appetizer, however, fell short of expectations. Instead of the anticipated spicy kick and perfect marinade balance, it consisted of fresh cucumbers topped with a few red peppers, lacking flavor and seasoning.
Despite this minor misstep, I highly recommend this place.
Reservations are essential, as wait times can reach 40-60 minutes. Our bill totaled $112 for two people, including six dishes and hot jasmine tea – a reasonable price for the quality and quantity.
Kudos to the team for the elegant business card design, reflecting the restaurant's attention to detail.
Our rating - 4.5/5.
Thank you and good luck.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The best Chinese food i ever day. It was so good from start to finish. Service was great
Great food, shitty service. Absolutely one of the worst serving experiences I’ve had in NYC for the price range. Shout out the chefs tho.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Authentic Sichuan and Mandarin cuisine in mid-town. We arrived late on Sunday night and closed the place down around 10.30pm. The staff did not rush us and we're kind enough to remind us the kitchen was closing, "last call." The food was well seasoned, tasted excellent. For a vegetables we ordered the stringbeans and eggplant. It came out hot and spicy wonderful. Prices are reasonable and service is excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very delicious fish and sprouts dish
Quick service and nice atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish Blossom 松鼠鱼
One of my favorite restaurants in NYC.
It’s consistently delicious and I’ve been going for YEARS! I’ve never had a dish I didn’t like.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Cumin Lamb, Peking Duck, Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil, Kung Pao Chicken, Tea Smoked Duck, Cold Noodle Sichuan Style, Eggplant in Garlic Sauce V
Loved the place! Loved the dumplings in chilli oil, chungking spicy chicken, eggplant and string beans! Would highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Held a family surprise party in the Moon room. The food was delicious with huge portions. The staff was extremely helpful, accommodating, and friendly. A great place for large groups and events.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Cumin Lamb, Braised Fish, Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil, Tea Smoked Duck, Duck Fried Rice
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