Authentic Szechuan spot, praised for its vibrant atmosphere and standout dishes like mapo tofu and dry-fried string beans.
This popular Midtown Chinese restaurant is a favorite for its authentic Szechuan cuisine, consistently drawing praise from diners. It offers a vibrant atmosphere suitable for various occasions, from casual meals to group dinners. Standout dishes like mapo tofu and dry-fried string beans are frequently highlighted, cementing its reputation as a top-tier dining destination.
The restaurant is highly praised for its authentic Szechuan cuisine, with many dishes receiving specific recommendations. Standouts include the mapo tofu, wontons in chili oil, dry-fried string beans, and tea-smoked duck. While most feedback is positive, one comment noted insufficient vegetarian options for a group.
"Highly recommended dishes include mapo tofu, wontons in chili oil, dry-fried string beans, tea-smoked duck, kung pao chicken, duck fat fried rice, and three pepper chicken."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment towards this restaurant, frequently recommending it for its authentic Szechuan cuisine and overall dining experience. It's noted as a consistent favorite and a solid choice for various occasions.
Important Note
One user mentioned that the restaurant might have insufficient vegetarian options for a group.
"Cafe China is recommended as a strong option for private dining. Their smallest private room has a $500 minimum spend, which seats up to ten people, and can be booked online."
Positive"This user recommended Cafe China as a lunch option."
Neutral"Cafe China has a private room available, with a reported minimum spend of $1,000."
Neutral"Cafe China is listed among several restaurants, though some are not considered quick bites."
Neutral"This commenter agrees with the previous recommendation for Cafe China and highlights the cold noodles with chicken as a personal favorite. They also suggest exploring the food hall at Koreatown for delicious and affordable options."
Positive"The commenter highly recommends Cafe China for its Sichuan food and travels across town for takeout from this establishment."
Positive"A commenter noted that this restaurant is generally quiet, which could be suitable for a group that wants to converse."
Neutral"This commenter suggests Cafe China as a Szechuan spot that might offer extra spicy options."
Neutral"The user is looking for East Asian cuisine recommendations in NYC for lunch, dinner, and brunch, with a preference for Korean, Japanese, and regional Chinese. They are staying in Midtown and are open to traveling for good food, but prefer to be within a 20-minute walk of the theater district for dinner."
Neutral"Cafe China is recommended for its very good food and casual elegance. It's also conveniently located a short walk from Koreatown."
Positive"The user listed Cafe China as a recommended Szechuan restaurant."
Positive"The user listed Cafe China as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The user recommended Cafe China for Szechuan cuisine."
Positive"The user finds every dish at Cafe China to be excellent and also notes the space is attractive."
Positive"The commenter finds cold noodles from Cafe China to be consistently satisfying and a good choice."
Positive"This user recommended Cafe China for its dry-fried string beans, stating they are consistently good."
Positive"Cafe China is suggested as an option if the user is interested in Chinese food."
Neutral"This restaurant was mentioned as a dining choice for someone seeking options near Bryant Park."
Neutral"Cafe China is recommended."
Positive"The user loved the tea-smoked duck at Cafe China."
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