Experience grand scale & ambiance at this upscale Chinese gem [2]. Known for Northern Chinese cuisine & impressive decor, it's a top pick for special occasions [2, 6].
Hutong is a highly-regarded Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, known for its impressive scale and ambiance [2]. Praised for its upscale dining experience, it offers Northern Chinese cuisine and is frequently recommended for special occasions and impressing guests [2, 6]. The restaurant is particularly noted for its exquisite decor and is considered a benchmark in the city's fine dining Chinese scene [24].
Hutong offers a refined Northern Chinese dining experience, with a particular standout being its Peking Duck, which is frequently lauded as among the best in the city [12, 13, 36, 56]. Other recommended dishes include dim sum, with one user highlighting the outstanding dim sum at their AYCE brunch [41]. The 'Emperor Menu' is also noted as a satisfying and luxurious option [47]. While most feedback is positive, one user found the food 'mediocre and overly fussy' despite the nice decor [29].
"Hutong is particularly celebrated for its Peking Duck, which many consider a must-try [12, 13, 36, 56]. The dim sum is also highly recommended, especially the variety available during their AYCE brunch [41]."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards Hutong, often praising its upscale atmosphere, delicious food, and suitability for special occasions and corporate events [2, 6, 24]. While some find it pricey, many agree it's worth the cost for the overall experience [15, 27].
Important Note
While generally well-received, one user found the food to be mediocre and overly fussy, despite its attractive decor [29]. Another noted that while the Peking duck is good, it might not be on par with the very best found in China [52, 53].
"The user recommended Hutong as a potential splurge restaurant."
Positive"Hutong was suggested as a good replacement for Tao Downtown."
Positive"Hutongs is mentioned as having a lunch menu that might fit the user's criteria."
Neutral"This user mentioned the Peking Duck at Hutong as an old favorite."
Positive"This user recommends Hutong, Juqi, or Mr Chang."
Positive"Hutong was listed as a potential restaurant option."
Positive"This restaurant is recommended for Peking duck."
Positive"This commenter advises skipping Hutong, at least for the Peking duck, as they did not find it special."
Negative"This user listed Hutong as one of their favorites for Peking duck in NYC, alongside Juqi and Yongchuan."
Positive"Contrary to another user's experience, this commenter states that Hutong does provide a second dish with minced duck and long beans served with lettuce cups when ordering the Peking duck, and it does not cost extra."
Positive"This commenter suggests that while iDen & Quanjude might be more authentic, Hutong's Peking duck might be preferred due to potential influences that enhance its taste."
Positive"This commenter believes Hutong serves the most legitimate Peking duck they've tried. However, they were disappointed that they did not receive a second stage of the dish with lettuce cups, as advertised, and forgot to inquire about it during their visit."
Negative"This commenter plans to try Hutong for Peking duck, considering it potentially better than iDen & Quanjude."
Neutral"A friend from Beijing preferred the Peking duck at Hutong over iDen & Quanjude, suggesting it might be a preferred option for some."
Positive"The Peking Duck at Hutong is described as 'very good' by this commenter."
Positive"The commenter considers Quanjude the closest to authentic Peking Duck in NYC, prepared traditionally over several days. They note it's less 'oily' than Juqi and fits a 'fancy hotel' dining category, with other dishes being pricier but fancy. They also mention Bubbles and Bao at Hutong as a good value for AYCE Peking duck."
Negative"The commenter explained that Hutong originates from Hong Kong, suggesting its Peking Duck might be a Hong Kong/Cantonese interpretation, similar to Peking Duck House. This is in response to another user finding a difference compared to duck in mainland China."
Neutral"After experiencing Peking duck in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, the commenter noted a difference. They plan to try Quanjude based on recommendations, having not yet visited Peking Duck House. They found the Peking Duck at Hutong to be not the same as in China."
Negative"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."
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