Michelin-starred fusion w/ Taiwanese roots & Queens upbringing. Standouts: creamy brioche, flavorful olive oil cake. Unique flavors, sometimes discordant but innovative.
Experience a unique fusion of Taiwanese heritage and Queens upbringing at this Michelin-starred establishment. Chef Kevin Chen artfully blends flavors, offering dishes like the highly praised 'Everything Brioche with Miso Custard and Smoked Trout' and a moist 'Olive Oil Cake with Chai Ice Cream'. While some conceptual dishes might feel discordant, the innovative approach and signature items provide a memorable dining experience, especially with a more affordable tasting menu option.
This restaurant offers an Asian Fusion and Contemporary American cuisine with Taiwanese influences. The 'Lobster 3 ways' is highly recommended as "the answer" for a great lobster dish, noted for being delicious and creative. Another standout is the 'Everything Brioche with Miso Custard and Smoked Trout,' praised for its creamy, umami flavor, and the 'Olive Oil Cake with Chai Ice Cream' is lauded for its moisture and taste. However, some dishes, like the 'XLB Agnolotti,' are noted for having distinct but sometimes clashing flavors, and one reviewer found their overall meal unremarkable.
"The 'Lobster 3 ways' is highly praised as a must-try dish. Additionally, the 'Everything Brioche with Miso Custard and Smoked Trout' and the 'Olive Oil Cake with Chai Ice Cream' are noted as standout dishes."
Customer feedback is mixed, with some praising the creative and delicious dishes like the lobster and a notable olive oil cake, while others find the execution of flavors to be unremarkable or discordant given the price point.
Important Note
Some customers have found the execution of flavors to be discordant, and one reviewer found their meal unremarkable. There's also some surprise expressed by users regarding its Michelin status.
"This user found their meal at Red Paper Clip to be unremarkable."
Negative"The user expressed surprise that Red Paper Clip received a Michelin star."
Neutral"The user questioned how Red Paper Clip remains open."
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