Creative Chinese w/ inventive dim sum & renowned Peking duck. Lively, upscale, and a hot UWS spot!
This modern Chinese restaurant offers a unique and upscale dining experience with creative dishes and a lively atmosphere. While it has faced some debate about authenticity, it's consistently praised for its innovative approach to Chinese cuisine, particularly its Peking duck and inventive dim sum. It's a popular spot, often busy, and considered a great choice for special occasions or a fun night out.
The restaurant offers modern Chinese cuisine, with a particular emphasis on its Peking duck, which receives both high praise and some criticism regarding authenticity. Other highly recommended items include dim sum, especially the Pac Man dumplings and oxtail dumplings, as well as pastrami egg rolls. Some diners find certain dishes, like the dumplings, to be less impressive, and there's a recurring discussion about whether the food is 'fake Chinese' or an upscale interpretation.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Peking duck, pastrami egg rolls, oxtail dumplings, and Pac Man dumplings. Some also praise the duck and other dim sum options."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, often recommending it for its creative approach to Chinese cuisine and specific dishes like Peking duck. However, there are some debates regarding its authenticity and value.
Important Note
There is ongoing debate about the authenticity of the cuisine, with some finding it to be an 'upscale' or 'fancified' version of Chinese food rather than traditional. Some reviews also suggest it can be overpriced, and one user reported a very disappointing takeout experience.
"The commenter enjoyed Red Farm on previous visits to both the West Village and Upper West Side locations, though they haven't been since the West Village location reopened."
Positive"This user expressed disappointment after ordering takeout from Red Farm, stating they were not impressed."
Negative"Red Farm is mentioned as a potential InKind restaurant."
Positive"This user criticizes Redfarm, mentioning a 1.5-hour wait in the cold with the flu to eat 'fake Chinese' food."
Negative"Redfarm is suggested as a good option."
Positive"This user recommends Red Farm for special occasion takeout."
Positive"Red Farm is recommended as one of the best restaurants on the Upper West Side."
Positive"The user enjoyed the Peking duck at Red Farm and liked it a lot, though they are unsure if it's the absolute best."
Positive"Red Farm, known for its Peking Duck, is suggested as a possible restaurant for a birthday meal."
Neutral"The duck is highly praised and recommended, though the dumplings were not as impressive. Fried rice and a fish dish were also very good. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable."
Positive"Suggests using inKind for discounts and potentially saving money on the bill."
Neutral"Recommends the ribs and Pac Man dumplings, suggesting waiting for Decoy to reopen for Peking Duck."
Positive"Agrees that the duck is fine for two people."
Positive"The duck is manageable for two people and not too much food."
Positive"The oxtail dumplings are incredibly delicious."
Positive"The Pac Man dumplings are noted as special, and the pastrami egg rolls are also recommended."
Positive"The pastrami egg rolls and oxtail dumplings are recommended dishes."
Positive"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."
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