Elevated Chinese cuisine w/ a sexy vibe. Known for spectacular Peking duck, creative dumplings & Wind Sand Chicken.
This establishment offers a refined take on Chinese cuisine, consistently earning praise for its innovative dishes and chic ambiance. Diners frequently highlight the exceptional Peking duck, noting its delicious preparation though some mention the absence of traditional tableside carving. The restaurant is also recognized for its well-crafted dumplings and a unique Wind Sand Chicken that has garnered significant acclaim.
The food at this Chinese restaurant is generally well-regarded, with a particular emphasis on its Peking duck, which is often described as spectacular, although not always prepared in the traditional tableside carving style. Other standout dishes include the Wind Sand Chicken, praised for its unique flavor, and various dumplings, though some opinions suggest mixed results on soup dumplings.
"The Peking duck is a highly recommended dish, often praised for its flavor. The Wind Sand Chicken is also noted as spectacular, and their dumplings, particularly XLB (soup dumplings), receive frequent mention, though with some mixed reviews."
Customers generally hold a positive view of the restaurant, frequently recommending it for its elevated Chinese dishes and ambiance. However, some diners have expressed disappointment with specific items like the soup dumplings.
Important Note
There are rumors and observations suggesting the restaurant may be closing. Some diners have expressed disappointment with specific dishes like soup dumplings, and the Peking duck, while highly recommended, does not feature traditional tableside carving.
"Pinch was listed as a restaurant suggestion for guests."
Positive"Recommended the snow crab with glass noodles at Pinch Chinese."
Positive"This commenter highly recommends Pinch Chinese, specifically mentioning their duck as a favorite."
Positive"Pinch Chinese is mentioned as a restaurant option."
Positive"The user advises to urge the gift card recipient to use the gift card soon, as the website still lists Pinch as open and reservations are possible, despite rumors of closure."
Neutral"The user bought a gift card to Pinch for their dad for Christmas and is now looking for suggestions on how to recoup the loss, implying the restaurant may be closing."
Negative"The user expresses sadness about not having visited Pinch yet, as it had been on their wishlist."
Negative"The user observed workers removing decorations from Pinch, suggesting the restaurant is indeed closing."
Negative"The user simply recommended Pinch in SoHo."
Negative"Pinch is recommended for Taiwanese beef noodle soup."
Neutral"The user recommended Pinch Chinese."
Neutral"This commenter believes the xlb at Din Tai Fung are comparable to Nan Xiang but much more affordable. They also mentioned trying Pinch, but were not particularly impressed with their xlb."
Neutral"This user recommends Pinch for 'bougie' Chinese food with a 'sexy vibe', although they acknowledge it's pricier. They also mentioned that they were not particularly impressed with Pinch's xlb."
Neutral"This restaurant offers elevated Chinese cuisine and has been a favorite since its opening."
Positive"The author recommends Pinch Chinese and states that Red Farm was poor."
Positive"Pinch Chinese is recommended for Peking duck."
Neutral"This user stated that Pinch is the second best option for soup dumplings, with Little Dumpling being the best."
Neutral"The food at Pinch Chinese was unremarkable."
Neutral"Pinch is highly recommended, particularly for its Michelin-starred sommelier and wine pairing."
Positive"Pinch is described as very good and reasonably priced, though it has a casual feel compared to fine dining options."
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