Updated Cantonese classics w/ playful twists. Think crispy fried chicken & scallion biscuits, rich short ribs, & vibrant ambiance. Great for groups!
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Potluck Club, a Cantonese American restaurant on the Lower East Side, praising its fun atmosphere and "newish takes on old classics."
This Cantonese-American restaurant offers a playful twist on classic dishes in a fun, industrial-chic setting. Highlights include their renowned salt and pepper fried chicken with scallion biscuits and flavorful braised short ribs. While the food is generally praised, some find the restaurant can be noisy during peak hours.
The restaurant serves Cantonese-American cuisine with a modern, playful approach. Popular dishes include the 'Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken' served with scallion biscuits, 'Braised Short Ribs with Kabocha', and 'Jellyfish Tiger Salad'. While many dishes are highly recommended, one review found some items to be greasy and bland, and the 'Tiger Shrimp with Candied Walnuts' was noted for its small portion size for the price. The restaurant also lacks a dedicated dessert menu, though a pineapple soft serve is available.
"Highly recommended dishes include the 'Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken' with scallion biscuits, 'Braised Short Ribs with Kabocha', and 'Oyster mushroom rice roll noodles'. The 'Fries' are also singled out as exceptionally good."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, praising its fun atmosphere and updated takes on classic Cantonese dishes. Some note that it can get noisy during dinner hours.
Important Note
The restaurant can be noisy and crowded during dinner hours. While many dishes are praised, one reviewer found some items to be overly greasy and bland. There is also a notable lack of a dessert menu.
"Potluck Club offers a family-style dining experience and is not recommended for a date night."
Negative"This restaurant appeared to be closed on Thanksgiving, potentially due to being a more upscale Chinese option."
Negative"This user recommends Theodora and Potluck Club for their amazing crudo, noting its suitability for those who appreciate acidity."
Positive"This user stated that Potluck Club has better food compared to another mentioned restaurant."
Positive"This user recommended Potluck Club, mentioning it has the same owners as Phoenix Palace."
Neutral"This restaurant was recommended as a similar option for Asian fusion food and vibes in NYC."
Neutral"Potluck Club is recommended as a favorite spot in Chinatown for Cantonese food."
Positive"Potluck Club was listed as a dining recommendation."
Neutral"Potluck Club offers Hong Kong style honey toast, which the author has tried before."
Positive"This commenter recommends Potluck Club as a place that hasn't been mentioned yet."
Positive"This user described the atmosphere as energetic but not wild, suggesting that while earlier is better, dinner is still a good option as the lunch menu differs. They recommended the salt and pepper chicken and oyster mushroom rice rolls, liked the jellyfish salad despite its chewy texture, and found the spicy eggplant to be just okay."
Positive"This user suggested that if one dines early for dinner, around 5 pm, the restaurant is not loud."
Neutral"This user stated that the restaurant is crowded and noisy during dinner, but not because of music. They recommended the chicken with scallion biscuits, oyster mushroom rice rolls (with or without beef), and the tiger shrimp."
Positive"This user confirmed that the restaurant is quite noisy during dinner time."
Negative"This restaurant is mentioned as a recommendation, potentially fitting the aesthetic criteria for a date night."
Positive"Potluck Club is mentioned as a sister restaurant to Phoenix Palace, offering an updated take on Cantonese classics. It serves both brunch and dinner."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a repeat spot."
Positive"The author lists Potluck Club for its pineapple soft serve."
Neutral"The user mentioned Potluck Club as an honorable mention for creative takes on Chinese food."
Positive"The user recommended Potluck Club."
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