Authentic Sichuan w/ Michelin star. Vibey atmosphere & great for groups. Try the Mapo Tofu!
This Midtown gem offers an authentic taste of Sichuan cuisine, boasting a Michelin star for its consistent quality. The restaurant provides a vibrant yet refined atmosphere, making it suitable for both casual dinners and more upscale occasions. With a wide array of flavorful dishes and a good selection of vegetarian options, it's a popular choice for groups and families alike.
This restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Sichuan cuisine, with many dishes receiving high praise. Standouts include Mapo Tofu, Shredded Beef With Hot Green Pepper, and duck fat fried rice. While generally acclaimed for its bold flavors and consistent quality, a few recent reviews suggest inconsistency, with some preferring other Sichuan establishments. The restaurant also offers vegetarian options.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Mapo Tofu, Shredded Beef With Hot Green Pepper, duck fat fried rice, wontons in chili oil, and crispy eel. The restaurant also offers various other well-regarded Sichuan specialties."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Sichuan cuisine, often highlighting its suitability for group dining and its refined atmosphere. While most feedback is positive, some recent comments suggest a decline in quality or a preference for a sister restaurant.
Important Note
Some recent comments suggest that the restaurant may have become inconsistent or that other Sichuan restaurants in the area might be preferred. One user noted that chefs from Cafe China moved to open Chili.
"Cafe China is recommended as a place for Sichuan cuisine."
Positive"Cafe China is mentioned as having nice drinks for happy hour, though their happy hour ends early."
Positive"Cafe china is considered good, but less memorable than Che li. The commenter doubts it would be as good as a Sichuan restaurant for braised pork."
Neutral"Cafe China was listed as a special shoutout by the commenter."
Positive"The 'curiously tasty chicken' at Cafe China is praised, as is their perfectly braised cabbage."
Positive"This user simply recommended Cafe China."
Positive"The user is interested in Cafe China, noting that a family member also recommended it, and is considering it for a meal."
Positive"Cafe China is listed as a dining option."
Positive"This user mentioned that Chili, a restaurant suggested as an alternative for Szechuan food, is possibly run by former staff of Cafe China and that there was some 'drama' during Cafe China's renovation period."
Neutral"This user suggested that Chili might serve better Szechuan food and is located nearby."
Negative"This user enjoys the flavor of hot green peppers in dishes but needs to pick them out due to their spice intolerance."
Neutral"This user frequently orders the Shredded Beef With Hot Green Pepper from Cafe China for lunch, finding it to be a perfect choice. They also confirmed that Cafe China offers a lunch special that includes pot stickers and cucumbers."
Positive"This user highly recommends several dishes from Cafe China, including duck fried rice, crispy fish fillet, pig trotter, chicken with yellow chives, and lofah with dried scallop, stating they are go-to orders."
Positive"This user commented that the Shredded Beef With Hot Green Pepper dish from Cafe China looks super yummy."
Positive"The post is about the Shredded Beef With Hot Green Pepper, which is described as amazing and a potential top-ranked dish. Another user mentioned ordering it for lunch multiple times, calling it perfect."
Positive"Cafe China is recommended as a good modern Sichuan restaurant near Bryant Park."
Positive"This commenter expressed a less favorable opinion of Cafe China, stating it has worsened since its relocation. They prefer other options for Chinese cuisine."
Negative"A brief recommendation for Cafe China."
Positive"This commenter recommended Cafe China, noting it can accommodate large parties and has good food and service. They have successfully hosted a group of 16 there."
Positive"The user explains that Cafe China's older location was on 37th and Madison, and if the inquirer has been to a location not off Madison, they have already visited the newer one."
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