Upscale Northern Chinese & Sichuan cuisine, famed for its duck & dim sum. Perfect for special occasions or date nights.
Experience upscale Chinese dining with a focus on Northern Chinese and Sichuan influences at Hutong. Patrons rave about the incredible Peking duck, with its crispy skin and tender meat, and highly recommend the dim sum, particularly the vegetarian spring rolls, prawn rolls, and mushroom bao. The restaurant offers a luxurious ambiance, making it a top choice for special occasions, date nights, or impressing clients. While some find it pricey, the overall consensus points to a worthwhile and memorable dining experience.
Hutong specializes in Northern Chinese and Sichuan cuisine, with Peking duck being a star attraction, often described as crispy and delicious. The dim sum selection is also highly recommended, with specific mentions of vegetarian spring rolls, prawn rolls, and mushroom bao. While most feedback is positive, some find certain dishes can be temperature-sensitive for takeout, and a few debate whether the Peking duck is the absolute best in the city.
"Peking duck and dim sum are consistently highlighted as must-try items. Specific dim sum favorites include vegetarian spring rolls, prawn rolls, and mushroom bao. The 'Emperor Menu' is also noted as a satisfying option for a special occasion."
Customers largely praise the upscale dining experience, particularly highlighting the exceptional Peking duck and dim sum. While some note the price point, the overall sentiment is that the quality of food and ambiance justify the cost for a memorable meal.
Important Note
Some users suggest that certain dishes may not travel or reheat well for takeout. There's also a debate among some diners about whether the Peking duck is the absolute best in NYC, with some finding it pricey.
"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."
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."
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