Upscale Northern Chinese cuisine w/ stunning ambiance. Known for exquisite dim sum & Peking duck. Perfect for special occasions.
This upscale Chinese restaurant offers a luxurious dining experience, particularly known for its stunning ambiance and flavorful Northern Chinese cuisine. While some find it pricey, many praise the quality of the food, especially the Peking duck and dim sum. The restaurant is a popular choice for special occasions and impressing clients.
The cuisine focuses on Northern Chinese dishes, with a strong emphasis on expertly prepared Peking duck and a wide variety of dim sum. Many diners rave about the quality and presentation of these specialties, with the dim sum often described as outstanding and the duck as a must-try. While some mention it can be pricey, the overall consensus points to a high-quality and delicious culinary experience.
"Peking duck is consistently recommended, with many praising its flavor and crispy skin. The dim sum, especially colorful dumplings, is also a highly recommended selection, with specific mentions of vegetarian spring rolls, prawn rolls, and mushroom bao."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, highlighting the restaurant's impressive ambiance, refined Northern Chinese cuisine, and particularly its dim sum and Peking duck. Some note that it can be pricey, but consider the overall experience to be worth it for special occasions.
Important Note
Some reviews indicate that the restaurant can be quite pricey, and a few diners have found the Peking duck skin to be less crispy than expected or the dishes to be overly fussy. Takeout is not generally recommended as some dishes may not travel well.
"This user mentioned Hutong as one of the few places they've found that serves Moo Shu with fully homemade crepes."
Positive"Hutong is mentioned as a high-end Chinese option that might have been available on DoorDash."
Positive"Hutong was suggested as a restaurant that fits the desired dark vibe and is good for photos."
Positive"This commenter suggested Hutong for flaming duck on Christmas Eve and advised emailing them."
Neutral"Hutong offers a 'bougie' version of Dan Dan noodles that is very sesame-forward."
Positive"In the area, the user ranks Hui higher, followed by Grand, and then Land of Plenty, describing Hutong's brunch as overpriced but tasty."
Neutral"After confirming the AYCE brunch details, the user expressed interest due to liking Sichuan food, acknowledging the price. They previously dined there for dinner and found it good, but comparable to other local Sichuan restaurants."
Neutral"This restaurant offers a fancy AYCE brunch on weekends, with an option to add unlimited Peking duck for an extra charge. The dim sum is particularly outstanding, and the Mala Prawn and Four Season Beans are recommended main and side dishes, respectively. It's described as pricey but tasty."
Positive"Hutong was listed as a dining option outside of Italian cuisine for a birthday dinner. The commenter provided it as a suggestion when asked for recommendations beyond Italian."
Neutral"Recommends Hutong specifically for Peking Duck."
Positive"Hutong is suggested for its impressive interior, which enhances the dining experience, alongside good food."
Positive"This comment lists Hutong as a restaurant."
Neutral"The original poster confirmed they had already eaten at Hutong and raved about the duck, stating they and their partner 'died over how good it was'."
Positive"This user considers Hutong their favorite upscale Chinese restaurant in the city and believes it's a good option for a final meal, noting it's pleasant and away from holiday crowds."
Positive"This user liked Hutong for peking duck, noting it is not in Chinatown."
Positive"This user recommended Hutong, a high-end restaurant with a bougie vibe and genuinely very good food, as an option for peking duck."
Positive"Hutong was mentioned as a restaurant that could potentially host a private dining event."
Positive"Hutong is recommended, with the caveat that it's not in Times Square but not too far from it."
Positive"The user acknowledges Hutong was pretty good but still not on par with the quality experienced in China. They are looking for a truly exceptional Peking duck."
Negative"The user found Hutong's Peking duck preparation to be good, but noted the cuts were not as thin as preferred and the overall experience was not a 10/10. They are still searching for a superior option."
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