Chef Huang

This is one of my dad’s favorite restaurants and he wanted to have his birthday dinner here. I called and made same day reservations, requested 7:30 but was offered 8:15. We got to the restaurant around 8, there is street parking to be found in the area after 7pm. It was my first time here…the restaurant is cute but tiny…7 tables in total and one additional table in a private room..expect a lengthy wait…it was a bit disappointing that even with the reservations we actually didn’t get our table until 9, which means we were sitting around waiting for an hour, not ideal especially with little ones! The staff did their best to accommodate, and put our order in while we were waiting so that our food arrived shortly after we sat down, which was amazing given that we were starving by then. We got the table in the back in the private room and it’s a great place for a celebration. The food was worth the wait!! The duck was amazing, definitely the highlight here…crispy skin, tender meat…really good flavor! My son loved the soup dumplings…The scallion pancake was less oily than what I am used to but nothing special. Would recommend the mashed garlic cucumber as an accompaniment: so yum, we should have ordered two!! The beef ribs with crispy crust were good but heavy…really tasty with the pineapple on the side. Dessert was delicious too and really fun for the kids we had the chocolate ice cream shaped as different animals. My 9 year old proclaimed this was the best meal she’s ever had and she loves to eat out so that says a lot! Not the best meal I’ve ever had but I would definitely be back for their duck…wouldn’t bother making reservations next time and would just walk in expecting a long wait. Overall great dinner experience, worth the wait!

The only way to celebrate Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year for all you PC folks) is with a big group, so that's what we did at Chef Huang. 'Twas 'sokay. We got a lot of food, so I won't laundry list everything, just group them for your reviewing pleasure: The Great: House Special BBQ Lamb Kebab (so good we got it twice)) The Good: Pork Ribs Shanghai Style, Crispy Salt Roasted Boneless Sea Bass, Sauteed Pea Shoots with Garlic, Fried Sweet Tang Yuan The Meh: Mashed Garlic Cucumbers, Sauteed Shanghai Vegetables with Garlic House Special Noodles, House Special Big Mouth Bass with Vegetables, Chef Special Crispy Boneless Chicken Steak (suuuuper dry), Animal Ice-Cream (not chocolate, boo!) Bottom line: It's not bad if you're in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come here.

I been to this restaurant so many times and it is my favorite chinese restaurant in New York. The Beijing duck tasted like home and so many other good dishes. The owners are always so nice to me. Highly recommend. I love the lamb skewers, Peking duck, and the braised beef brisket. Everyone needs to try.

Delicious food and items at an affordable price point in NYC. Great value for money addition to the Chinese options, especially for Peking duck. Other must-trys are the skewers, and the charcoal presentation and addition brings a new flair to upscale Chinese cuisine. Will visit again

I can tell a chef’s personality from their food and Chef Huang must be a fun and interesting guy filled with new and quirky ideas. Because his food is not only delicious but also FUN to look at! They are like a fascinating toy that makes you marvel at the idea and the brilliant execution behind it.

My family and I have been visiting this place for so many times. Chef Huang also surprised us with his amazing and authentic food! We tried all the dishes there. Everything worth trying! We also befriended Summer there who has always been so friendly, welcoming and kind! Top notch food and friendly hospitality🥰 My faves are roasted duck and Lamb stew!

Peking duck, scallion pancakes, beef ribs, pea shoots, bok choy, mapo tofu….you name it! This place is THE best! Everything we had was over the top delicious and the staff couldn’t have been more friendly & accommodating.

The food was alright but the Peking duck was good. The servers were really nice and apologized for not having some items. The atmosphere was casual and nice.

Our family friend took us here for dinner - what a feast! It felt like it was chinese new year Everything tasted amazing - you can tell the quality is set to a high bar, and the chefs spend a lot of effort and time on each dish. The roast duck was perfect with real crepes (not the thick baos that other places give). The lobster and crab were perfect with lots of "wok hei." The beef brisket in the sesame pancake was SO tender! I think our friend ordered 12+ dishes and we enjoyed every single one. Perfect balance of flavor and texture. The staff were nice and quick as well. Private room was nicely decorated with couches on the side and a water cooler. Definitely make a reservation- we ate dinner around 6pm, when we left at 8pm every table was taken. If you're looking for authentic chinese food in midtown, Chef Huang is a great place for a group. And please share your food, family style

Amazing find for authentic Chinese food in Kips Bay. We were looking for Peking Duck and found Chef Huang near us in Midtown and it was above expectations. The restaurant has a clean, modern ambiance and the waiters are some of the most attentive (kept checking in on us to see if we needed more wraps for the duck or vegetables.) We ordered the lamb skewers, soy sauce shrimp, the half Peking Duck, and pea shoots with garlic. The lamb skewers were perfectly cooked and super juicy. Duck was definitely one of the best I've had in Manhattan. Skin crispy and the wraps were extremely thin as they should be. Will definitely return!

Love it! The whole duck order came with a bowl of tofu and seaweed (?) soup, and they gave the leftovers so you can make another dish (soup or fried rice) on your own. The duck was tender & juicy, and skin was crispy (some) a flavorful. Definitely one of the best Peking ducks around. It wasn't cheap though - the order of a whole duck, with ingredients, wraps etc. was $88 plus tips and fees delivered. We got our money's worth for sure.

Incredible food with an authentic yet contemporary regional Chinese inflection, exquisitely prepared and presented. Among the standouts are the succulent PEKING DUCK, BEEF RIBS WITH CRISPY CRUST (sort of an elevated pancake beef roll by way of beef Wellington), and BBQ LAMB KEBABS, but we were impressed with everything we tried, including several classic Shanghaiese appetizers/side dishes like SMOKED FISH, GLUTEN & MUSHROOMS, and VEG, BEAN CURD & EDAMAME. Even the humble SAUTEED NOODLES are a cut above! The discerning menu contains of many of our favorite Chinese dishes. Chef Huang's kitchen does it right! My toddler was even given his own little wooden plate. Next time we come back, we must get the adorable animal ice cream dessert. So cute.

It's my second time to visit this restaurant. In addition to their regular menu, they offer private menu which needs to be pre-ordered. For private menu, need to call the restaurant first for a discussion. This time, I had steamed fresh fish, steamed eggs with scallops, rojiamo(Chinese hamburger), and spicy eels. These 4 dishes are from private menu. I also had chef's special beef ribs with crispy crust, sauteed pea shoots, chef special crispy boneless chicken steak , and matcha layer cake from the regular menu. Every dish is yummy. The service is awesome. My family really had a good time during the meal. Definitely I will revisit this restaurant again!

I'm always trolling for new places to satisfy my Peking Duck addiction, so when Chef Huang's eatery came up on my Yelp feed I was really excited to try them. Made a rez on Yelp (recommended since it's a small place) and headed out for an early Saturday dinner. The Peking Duck was tender, a large portion and very tasty, although a mite too fatty for my tastes. The duck wasn't carved tableside nor wrapped up by staff, but as a do-it yourselfer I prefer it that way. Surprisingly the "whole" duck was not served with its tasty legs, never saw this before elsewhere. Did they escape the chef's knife? Hmmm.....Accompanying wrappers were paper thin, plum sauce tasty and not overly sweet. The order of whole duck comes with soup that was tasty and refreshing. Also had the stir fry pea shoots with garlic, sooo delicious and of course healthy. I wanted to get their famous chocolate animal shaped ice cream for dessert - especially looking forward to the shar pei shape - but sadly they were all out by 5:00PM on a Saturday so I made do with the green flower shaped mochi instead, 4 small pieces for $10.

This place is so good. I love Peking duck and their version is the tops. The beef and lamb skewers are a definite and both equally as delicious. The garlic cucumber is the perfect side

Went here with my wife and my daughter as well as her boyfriend and it was great. We love the Peking Duck and the presentation of everything. We were stuffed at the end. They tell you to wash your hands with the thing that I included that's in the video. It's super cool and something entertaining for the family while you wait for the food. The place is pretty small but cozy and nice. I forgot to take a picture of the Peking Duck but trust me it's probably one of the best I've had. Go here with some friends and family and give it a try!

Visited here with a friend during what seemed like a slow lunch for the place. There was only one other large group when we arrived. We ordered the half peking duck, lamb kebabs and vegetable fried noodles. Honestly, this might've been one of the best peking ducks I've had. The duck was flavorful and the meat was juicy. The wrappers were as thin as crepes and for just half a duck, they gave more than enough for 2 people to share. I think I'm a fan of kebabs as the lamb kebabs here were tender and well seasoned. It came as 5 skewers over a small stone grill with 3 pieces on each stick. The vegetable fried noodles were a pretty big portion as well, next time I think I'll try the meat versions of this dish as it felt like something was misssing from the flavor profile...seafood or scallops would've been a great addition. The server was quietly attentive in refilling our water glasses through out our meal. The decor here doesn't really match what's on the menu. It gives off a French bakery vibe, both the exterior and interior. Restrooms are downstairs and have the decor of a flower garden.

This is my absolutely favorite Peking Duck place! The Peking Duck meat is perfectly balanced with fatty part and the lean meat. Flavor is excellent! The service is outstanding, and met the wife of Chef Huang, she was lovely and kind. I highly recommend this place!! They have an extremely cute place for birthday celebration as well.

Came here with my dad during a trip to NYC and we were both super impressed with this small unassuming restaurant. The restaurant was very clean and the staff were very amazing and attentive. We came around 3pm and only had a few other tables but we were still very impressed with the service. The food was top notch, especially the Peking duck & skewers. If you order the whole Peking duck, they will give you duck soup and also the bones in case you want to use it to make soup/other things. Overall I would definitely recommend to all and will come back next time I'm in NYC

We were on vacation in the area so we stopped by for dinner. We really enjoyed our dinner here. We mainly came for the Peking Duck. That was delicious. It came with the thinner pancake rolls. We usually prefer the buns, but this was still good. We also ordered the bear cub shaped ice cream. It was weird to eat it at first, but that was also delicious.

Simply the best Chinese restaurant in all of Manhattan. We loved Phoenix Garden until it closed. This is our new favorite. Chef makes food from different regions in China unlike any other chef in the area. Highly recommend the Peking Duck and hot and spicy shrimp balls. The duck soup that comes with the Peking Duck is a real delight. The manager, Summer, is warm and friendly and makes sure everyone has a good time. They have a very nice private room in the back for parties, which Summer decorates for you if you'd like. This is a must try restaurant!

As per many of my other recent reviews, I went here with one of my groups a while back with our host finding out about the spot thanks to the Fung Bros and I had informed him as I had passed by as I work pretty close. We ordered a bunch of dishes and overall it was quite good with a couple definite highlights. I don't think I got anything to drink (possibly a Wong Lo Kat/herbal tea or plum juice.) Staff was friendly and we used the room in back as well as another large table as I believe there were 20 of us. The menu here is an eclectic mix of Cantonese, Shanghainese, Northern Chinese/Xi'anese, and a few other things. They gave us some hand sanitizer which bubbled which was fun. The best dish of the night was the Chef's Special Beef Ribs with Crispy Crust (or alternatively listed as pancakes) which had 8 pieces which was $38. It reminded me a bit of a much more refined version of a crispy beef scallion pancake but the main difference here outside of the price was the amount of meat, how tender it was, and that the pancakes/crispy crust was more buttery almost with a French influence from the flaky pastry. Along with the nice presentation, it was served with some pineapple. I would recommend this heavily. We also got the House Special BBQ Lamb Kebab which comes with 5 pieces. This was $13 and the skewers were nice and meaty. This Northern Chinese dish had a good amount of cumin and had a nice presentation being served on top of a miniature grill and I would recommend it because the price is decent and the quality is there. We were going to order the Steamed Pork Crab Meat Soup Dumplings which has 6 pieces but they were out and got some Pork Ribs Shanghai Style which I don't see on the current menu but I presume would be under the appetizer section as it was smaller. The pork ribs had a sweet sauce very similar to Wuxi which would make sense based on the name. They could have been a bit meatier and less bony but the meat that was there was tender and I presume it was maybe $13 to $16. Our last of the appetizers/smaller dishes was the Vegetables, Dry Bean Curd and Edamame which is $10. This has a strong herbal flavor with a lot of scallion and there was some crunch from the edamame and a bit of chewiness from the bean curd. Overall, it was fine though there wasn't really a sauce so it was a bit bland so some of us added it to the duck soup (more on that later) so I would maybe order it as a side dish to have as a palette cleanser (possibly with the beef ribs or the braised brisket or duck.) The main star of the meal was supposed to be the Chef Huang No. 1 Peking Duck with Special Duck Soup. We got the whole which is $80 but they also have half for $41 which doesn't come with the soup. The duck was moderately meaty and pretty tasty with perhaps my only other complaint about it being that the skin could have been crispier and that the pancake was oddly thick compared to most other spots which made it a tad chewy but hey it didn't break as easily so I kind of didn't mind. The soup itself was bland and isn't really worth it I almost reminding me of an egg drop soup but at least it's better than some other spots which serve nothing and don't use the bones or carcass for any reason. It was served with it's usual accompaniments and I can see why people like it a lot even if it wasn't my favorite dish. Of the other mains, there was also Braised Beef Brisket with Crispy Pancake in a Pot which was $25. As per the name, this dish was served almost like a chicken pot pie but instead of the usual chicken was a mix of brisket which was flavorful but perhaps a bit chewy. The sauce had a strong semi-sweets five spice flavor with a bit of black pepper so if you're not a fan of star anise, you probably won't like this. The crust also doubles as a very good way of soaking up the sauce so I recommend breaking it and mixing it in to make it thick and tasty. I would also recommend it. We ended the meal with the Ice Cream Animals. They're presented in a variety of shapes and sizes and I believe we got a bunch of the large plates. They look like everything from the largest one looking like a Shar Pei and rabbits to smaller ones like sea cucumbers, mice, and a heart. and of all things. The animals and other things are made of either vanilla or chocolate ice cream and I believe some type of jelly to pull them together (possibly agar agar but I'm not sure.) It's a fun presentation and nice for Instagram but I'm not sure if it's worth it but hey it's better than the generic desserts you find in most Chinese spots so it's hard to fault them. While the duck was not my favorite, it was still certainly good and a couple of the other dishes (beef ribs, beef brisket, skewers) were outstanding. Even the dishes that weren't as good we're pretty reasonable for the price. I occasionally find that the Fung Bros over-exaggerate the food as they're trying to get business presumably for places but this one is quite good. Mid/low 4 bumped up.

Such a hidden gem in Murray Hill! Originally came in not really craving peking duck and almost didn't order it but our waiter highly encouraged us to - definitely the right decision! You can't go wrong. The duck is very tender, and the restaurant is very generous with the veggies, sauces, and wraps they provide with it. I also usually don't like lamb, but the lamb skewers were absolutely delicious! Flavored with the perfect amount of saltiness and even more delicious with cumin on top. The interior is very clean, and the waiters are attentive and friendly.

Very good Peking duck, a playful menu with Instagram-ready highlights, and nice folks but you will have to pay a premium. I would probably give this spot 4.5 stars if I could. Really my review is all about the Peking duck which was great. But this is an interesting little restaurant that is worth a visit even if you skip the duck. Nevertheless, I was hitting up some of the current Peking duck hotspots on this trip to NYC. This was my favorite spot. I went early afternoon after what looked like a busy lunch because most of the tables had dirty dishes on them and they were out of two dishes I tried to order. There was one sweet lady managing the dining room alone. She recommended the crushed cucumbers with garlic. It had a tasty vinegar sauce. I also tried the gluten with fungus and mushrooms which she described as Shanghai style. I think that meant having a sweet flavor profile. It was probably too much sweet to go with the duck. I liked the vinegar counterpoint of the cucumbers better. The duck though. The skin was crisp and had subtle layers of flavor. Some kind of mild fruity sour notes came through. The meat was tender. It was served with a classic pancake, hoisin, and spring onion which I approve. Also cucumber slices which I put up with (and also realized was redundant considering my garlic cukes order). The pancakes were thin but not Uber fancy thin, which I might prefer but I will take them either way. Only thing missing for a full on duck experience was no table-side carving. There are a bunch of Instagram-bait stuff in the menu like these ice cream animals. I didn't order them but damn the pics in the menu do look remarkable. I would definitely go back and look forward to trying a few more dishes and curating a less sweet overall meal. Live and learn. It is a pricey spot to eat alone so I recommend going with a group.

The Peking duck is excellent. If you have four people and more, then order the whole duck. You can also get the duck soup. The scallion pancakes have an egg wash on it, which is weird to me. XLB is mediocre. The lamb skewers are Moroccan flavored and are also delicious! Service was good. Very authentic Chinese tea!

The food was very tasty. My boyfriend kept raving about how good the duck was. I'm unfortunately don't like duck, but he said it's one of the best he's had. The beef rib was definitely a surprise. I was not expecting it to come out looking like this. It was very tender and moist; the only con for me was that it was a bit salty. The skewers were amazing. Very well seasoned and very tender. The service was great and I would definitely go back whenever I'm visiting.

This place just recently opened two months ago. I think it has blew up recently on social media so I highly recommend getting a reservation. The food was excellent. Every dish is served up in a very dramatic manner/ plating. Very avant garde. The bill came out to be roughly $40 per person and we were very full.

Small unassuming space with great presentation and flavors. Must have their Peking duck, lamb kebabs, drunken crab. Enjoyed everything with a few bottles of Riesling what went well with the dishes. Service was quick.

A friend told us about it. Since I did. It want to cook, I ordered food to go instead. Everything tasted good except my Peking duck. Maybe because I should have eaten it there instead of take it home. Or maybe they should have a way to take home a Peking duck so it stays close to the condition it would have been if I ate it there. I Don it know. The wrapper for the Peking duck was definitely nice and thin. We ordered xia-long-bao. They were large and delicious but the wrapper was a bit thick for me. It tasted good though. The peashoot with garlic was delicious. I also recommend the fried rice. The place is very nice. It is hard to find through construction going on in the area. But the place is newly done. Very clean! They have 1 round table for 5 in front and a separate room with a round table for 8. The rest of the place are for 2 or 4 people tables. It's conveniently located in midtown 34th street. Authentic Chinese food and good. Ambience is excellent. Service is very good, and hopefully when I eat there next time, I will see if my duck will be better. I also want my duck bones like many places I have been to.

Peking duck is DELICIOUS. The skin is so good, well rendered and crispy. Pancakes are thin, which is just the way I like it. Short rib wrapped with scallion pancakes is really flavorful and well prepared. I was a little hesitant ordering it because it's $38, when I've normally eaten this as a very casual Taiwanese breakfast dish, but it is really good. Meat is tender and the pancake is so flaky and phenomenal. Overall, presentation is top notch. They really put in the effort to plate and give everything a wow factor. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes! Don't be too harsh on them for the wait. I completely understand being understaffed and new, trying to get into a rhythm. It can be a bit frustrating, but I really really want this place to survive. There's no other restaurant like it in Murray Hill and it adds such a great variety to the area!

Food excellent, authentic and tasty. Reasonably priced. Small place so recommend a reservation. Only negative was that Duck was served after other entrees.

This place is new and still training staff so service can be improved. We had also had to wait about 30 mins on a Friday night which wasn't terrible for a party of 2. However, bigger parties had longer waits bc the dining room is small. Of note they do have a large table in a private back room. The peking duck is definitely perfection. Moist meat and crispy skin. Absolutely delightful. The soup dumplings has a thick flavorful broth and skin. We also ordered the book choy that had a nice garlicky season. Will be back to try more items.

Amazing food served promptly in a pleasant environs. What I didn't expect were the nice touches like the foam hand sanitizer like a mini volcano! My friend and I just wanted to play with it, and it was a zen experience after a hectic day. The food was very good. My friend got the brisket pot pie which is served on this elegant tray with a figurine and little black beans made to look like rocks to highlight the show stopper of a dish!! She seemed yo enjoy it as she did finish almost the whole thing which was impressive to the giant size of it!! I had the shrimp, chicken and beef and veggie noodles which were tasty but just wished there were a tad more shrimp! The desserts were highly enjoyable 1 so glad I got the mango cake which was light as air with the mango jelly being tart and sweet - the perfect end!! My friend got the puppy ice cream which was nice with a tropical taste!!

Delish food, the Peking duck is amazing and prepared to perfection! They also make a great soup with the duck carcass. Lamb skewers are fab and food presentation is beautiful without being pretentious! Great service and the venue is just the right size. Not too big with enough space for good conversations with comfortable room to move. There is a main dining area and private rooms for larger family gatherings.

New spot in midtown serving up authentic Peking Duck. No reservations here. There were people standing outside waiting for a table. The room is pretty with about 8 or 9 tables in the front room. The back room has 1 table for about 8 people. The staff is very hard working and welcoming. We had the lamb skewers which everyone liked. We saw it on almost every table. The Peking duck was delicious. The meat was so tender. We all wished the skin would have been crispy. The pancakes were perfection. The sliced cucumber and scallion with a plum sauce were great. The snow pea leaves with ginger was delicious. The soup dumplings were delicious. We ended with the frozen dessert. The molds are adorable. We wish Chef Huang and his staff prosperity, good health and great luck with his new restaurant. Susan and Glenn

I had no expectations for this meal but everything was so impressive. We first received the house special beef ribeye covered with a flaky pastry. It came with some pineapples as a nice palette cleanser. I wish it had a spicy or crunchy component but it was still very good. Next up was the beef pot pie. The crispy pastry on top paired really well with the soup inside. The beef was very tender and there was a generous amount of ingredients. Lastly, my favorite, we got the peking duck. The duck was incredibly soft and the skin was perfectly crispy. It paired so well with the wrap, we devoured this in an instant. I would come back just for the duck. We went on a thursday night and was seated right away. service was decent and the place is a bit small with only a few tables but very cute. cant wait to come back!

Amazing little restaurant that makes the trek out to 2nd Ave so worth it!!!! The Peking duck is so juicy and flavorful, my mouth is watering just thinking back to this delicious meal. I came here with a party of 5 on a Tuesday evening, they sat us quickly even though our full party wasn't there yet which was very nice of them. Lamb skewers are a must, we strongly considered ordering a second order after finishing the first quickly. Their presentation is so beautiful, for example the Peking duck had an adorable tiny teapot that was "steaming". I'm not sure they did this on purpose but our scallion pancake wrapped ribs were cut into 10 pieces, a perfect amount for our group of 10. If they do this on purpose that's a very thoughtful touch. Can't wait to come back!

Came here on a Sunday evening and got lucky to snag their last table of 4 with no wait. Service was great as the servers were very nice and accommodating. It's a nice location in Murray Hill and the atmosphere is very calm. Everything we ordered was shown here and everything tasted delicious. Definitely recommend the whole Peking duck if you have 4+ people. Our total came out to approximately $55/person. Would recommend if you're in the area looking for authentic Chinese style cuisine.

Solid, authentic Chinese food at a reasonable (for Manhattan) price! Of note are the Peking duck (well made and if you order a whole duck, it comes with delicious duck broth!) and the lamb skewers (absolutely delicious, definitely recommend). The whole fish we got was also very fresh. Scallion pancakes were meh. Overall, a great choice!

Dinner for 2 on a Saturday night, service was great and food came out fast. Will come back with a larger group.

Great food! It's so hard to find Chinese style raw crab in the city. I would highly recommend it, the dungeness crab, and the short rib. The interior decorating is nothing special but the food is banquets quality. Staff is friendly.

I loved this place! It's very cute and the food comes out quickly and well presented. A friend and I split the half duck, the beef & crispy pancake in a pot, dry bean curd & edamame, and chocolate ice cream for dessert. The pancake in the pot was very flavorful and was filled with beef and potatoes. The pancake part was so flaky and I wish there was more! The duck was also perfect and I loved the wrappers that came with it. The edamame dish was also delicious. The ice cream's texture was unexpected and reminded me of chocolate pudding and was a light way to end the meal.

Delicious duck! Chef makes such delicate and beautiful dishes. Manager takes such great care of us that we come again and again. The private room in the back is perfect for around 10 people.

We came here on a Tuesday night afterwork and the restaurant was already packed which was a good sign. Luckily we made a reservation and were promptly seated. This is a place where you want to come with friends since all of the portions are meant to be eaten family style. We ordered man tou, skewers, scallion pancakes, cucumber salad, short rib, and lastly can't forget the peking duck. Everything came out as it was ready, as was expected of a Chinese restaurant. The service was a little hectic but was easily forgotten from the quality of the food. Everything tasted superb and met the quality that we were expecting. The price was reasonable as well with a 9% discount if paying in cash. Note that not all of the waiters speak English so it's a good idea to come here with a Chinese speaking friend. This was an authentic Chinese meal and I will likely come here again.

The service is fantastic. They have a rather compact menu as compared to many other Chinese restaurants and focus on the quality. We ordered half pecking duck and fried noodles. Both are exceptional. So glad to have this restaurant in the neighborhood, a definite go-to!

The best Peking Duck I've had in the city! Great food served with beautiful presentation.

A cozy Chinese restaurant with a delicious genre stretching menu and friendly staff. Reasonably priced and worth a return visit.

Everything was delicious! We enjoyed a whole peking duck (served with duck soup), beef fried rice, house fried rice, shredded beef noodle, deep fried mini buns and vegetable dry bean curd edamame. The edamame appetizer was SO good!!! The duck was one of the best I've had- nice thin pancakes and great presentation. Our only complaint is that we weren't given the bones. Mini buns tasted like freshly made funnel cake. This place is definitely a must try. Bathrooms are clean and servers are attentive.

Have come here three times since they opened a few weeks ago and every time was fantastic. It's authentic, delicious Chinese food with elevated presentation at a reasonable price. I live across the street and it's nice to finally have a quality Chinese restaurant that I can bring anyone to. Their Peking Duck is some of the best you can find in Manhattan - full stop. You must order this. Incredible taste and the duck is cooked to perfection. Presentation is a level beyond other Chinese restaurants in the city as well. Other highlights include their lamb skewers and braised beef brisket with crispy pancake in a pot. So tasty and with a unique twist while still holding that authentic flavor. Reminds me a lot of home cooking. Their soup dumplings are solid as well. Came here once for their $10 lunch combo which was great. Where else in the city can you get a quality Chinese combo lunch for $10?? Great place to bring friends and family - they also have a traditional private room in the back that can seat up to 12 for larger parties if you reserve ahead of time. The staff is also incredibly friendly and accommodating. Will definitely be coming back again and again.

Delicious food, lovely service. Reading such good reviews of the food, have wanted to try this restaurant, especially the peking duck. Went in and ordered half a duck to go. Woman who helped me was very nice. Order included the sliced duck, sliced cucumber, slivered scallion (white part), sauce, beautifully thin and delicate crepes/pancakes, and duck soup. It was all delicious. Will definitely be back for take out and dine-in. Would have the duck again and look forward to trying other dishes on the menu.

An upscale Chinese restaurant. The Peking Duck was top notch! The soup dumplings were I'm afraid, only average. (Thus only 4 stars) Our order of beef fried rice was mistaken for shrimp fried rice but was still very good! Service was nice. The place feels almost like somebody's house No liquor license yet, bring your own! I would go again

First visit was one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. The short ribs in crispy pancake was delicious as well as the Peking duck. The second visit was some of the worst experiences we have ever had. The food and service was terrible. The mustard shrimp should have come with a vial on insulin instead of jelly beans. The "pot pie" was thin broth with potatoes and gristle. The two piece of edible meat had decent flavor, but even the dough on top was thin and underwhelming. The fish was horrible, though that make be more of preference more so than bad execution. Didn't like biting into bones and felt the seasoning was too strong. Plus the texture of a fried cold food was off putting for me and my other diner. Could not get service to give feedback or complain. Had to walk out and then back in to get someone to notice we needed the check. Plus warm beer.

The best roast duck ever! Every dishes is very yummy, especially the beef! Definitely would come to here next time

Food is great ! Didn't try the Peking duck, but will definitely try next time ! Beef was great other stuff was all delicious! Place is not fancy but very clean ! And service is great too! People are so friendly ！

Brand new Chinese restaurant with fantastic duck -- best I've had in Manhattan. We stopped by on the second day of their soft opening and had the restaurant to ourselves. The decor is quite romantic and upscale, menu items have pretty plating. They definitely take into account presentation. We were able to chat with the waitress, who told us that the chef is from Shanghai and the owners used to operate another Chinese restaurant in the city that closed before COVID. Staff is a little inexperienced with social media (I added them onto Yelp and my boyfriend is currently helping with their Instagram account), so for now this remains a hidden gem. The specialties are duck and the "chinese pancake with beef" (as it's translated on the menu). They're also currently running a $10 lunch special that's great value for this type of pretty involved Chinese food. Eagerly awaiting an official opening! We'll definitely be back!

The service was attentive, polite, and accommodating. The food: I enjoyed the Peking duck and the lamb stew. Both require sharing with a group of friends....more than 2 or 3 if you would like to sample other things on the menu... I do like that they use the thin wraps for their Peking duck. I dont like the restaurants that uses the thick white bun. The duck soup... Well...if they used all the duck bones from my orders to make the soup, I think the flavor would be more intense and better than what i was served. It was still tasty. Depends on preference. Despite that, I enjoyed my meal. I did not have their very cute looking desert because I was too full. But I was told I didn't miss much.

This is a low key Chinese restaurant that serves the BEST Peking duck in the city. Everything we ordered are very good too. The place is clean and have a private dinning room with minimum spending requirement. Service is great. Highly recommended!

Finally a good Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. I love the duck soup. But fried river shrimp, meat skewers and the sea cucumbers are all amazing. Friendly staff and always a great meal