Creative dim sum & top-notch Peking duck w/ a modern twist.
This Chinese restaurant is lauded for its creative dim sum and Peking duck, offering a modern take on classic dishes. While many praise its unique flavor combinations and upscale atmosphere, some find it to be a bit pricey for the portion sizes. The venue is a popular spot for special occasions and lively dinners.
The restaurant is known for its modern Chinese cuisine, with particular acclaim for its Peking duck and creative dim sum. Dishes like the Katz pastrami eggroll and crispy beef have also received praise. While generally well-regarded, some reviews suggest it may not be the most authentic Chinese experience and can be on the pricier side.
"Peking duck, Katz pastrami eggroll, dumplings, and crispy beef are frequently recommended dishes."
Customers generally have a positive experience, highlighting the unique dim sum creations and excellent Peking duck. However, a few mention that it can be a bit pricey.
Important Note
Some diners feel the restaurant is overpriced for the portion sizes and question the authenticity of certain dishes compared to traditional Chinese cuisine.
"This user recommends Red Farm and Laut as favorite NYC-specific Asian spots. Red Farm is praised for its soup dumplings, pastrami egg roll, and duck, while Laut is noted for Malaysian/fusion dishes like satay tandoori and beef rendang."
Positive"The author found Red Farm to be poor, in contrast to their recommendation for Pinch Chinese."
Negative"Red Farm was suggested as a possible option, noting its convenience to the 1 train for returning downtown."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned RedFarm as a restaurant they enjoy."
Neutral"This user clarifies their point about authenticity by comparing it to pizza and ramen, stating that authentic Peking duck is primarily about the skin's rendering and crispiness."
Negative"This user defends RedFarm's Peking duck, questioning the definition of authenticity for ramen and duck dishes."
Neutral"This user disputes that RedFarm serves authentic Peking duck, stating it resembles a good roast duck but not the real dish, comparing it to calling all noodle soup 'ramen'."
Negative"This user states that RedFarm is mediocre and overpriced."
Negative"This user comments that RedFarm is American Chinese food, and while delicious and having the best Peking duck in the city, it's not authentic."
Neutral"This user states that RedFarm is American Chinese food and did not see many Asians there."
Negative"RedFarm is recommended as a dining option."
Positive"The user states they last went to Red Farm many years ago and would trust the previous commenter's opinion."
Neutral"Red Farm is not considered very good for Peking duck."
Negative"Red Farm is mentioned as another recommendation for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user found their experience at the Redfarm along the UWS to be really disappointing, especially when compared to their positive past experiences with Decoy's duck."
Negative"The commenter mentions their obsession with crispy beef began after trying the dish at Red Farm, implying a positive experience with the restaurant."
Positive"The commenter agrees that Red Farm is an excellent choice for a meal before a show at The Beacon, calling it the 'best' option."
Positive"Red Farm is a popular choice, though not fine dining, located a short walk from The Beacon. It is always packed and offers many good options aside from red meat."
Positive"Red Farm is suggested as a place that might be 'vaguely inspired' by the old-school American-Chinese genre (which includes Boston-style), offering a 'fancified version'. This suggestion was not well-received by other users in the thread."
Neutral"Suggests Red Farm for a fun, high-end Chinese dining experience, suitable for a special occasion."
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