Fun, modern Cantonese-American spot with killer fries & fantastic scallion biscuits. Great for groups & parties.
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 fresh take on classic dishes in a fun, industrial-chic setting. Expect expertly seasoned plates and a lively atmosphere that's great for groups. The menu features standouts like salt and pepper chicken with incredible biscuits and a range of flavorful small plates and larger entrees.
This restaurant serves updated Cantonese-American cuisine, with many praising the salt and pepper chicken and its accompanying scallion biscuits as a must-try. Other highly recommended dishes include the oyster mushroom rice roll noodles and the fries. Some feedback suggests the "Tiger Shrimp" might be small for the price, and one reviewer found some dishes to be greasy and bland, though this is not the dominant sentiment.
"Highly recommended dishes include the salt and pepper chicken with scallion biscuits, oyster mushroom rice roll noodles, and the fries. The braised short ribs with kabocha and tiger shrimp are also noted positively."
Customers generally have a positive view of the restaurant, enjoying the food and atmosphere. Some minor concerns about noise levels during peak hours and a potentially short dining time limit have been noted, but many find these issues manageable.
Important Note
The restaurant can be noisy during dinner service, and there have been discussions about a strict 75-minute dining time limit, although some patrons have found this not to be an issue in practice. One reviewer found some dishes to be overly salty or bland.
"User listed Potluck Club as a recommended restaurant in the Lower East Side."
Neutral"This user listed Potluck Club as a recommended restaurant for large groups."
Positive"Potluck Club offers both a bolo bao milk toast and a Hong Kong style French toast with condensed milk and salted egg yolk on their brunch menu, providing unique options."
Positive"In an update, the original poster shared a positive experience at Potluck Club, staying for nearly two hours without being rushed, despite the restaurant being busy. The server was accommodating, allowing them to finish their bottle before bringing the check."
Positive"The commenter shared a positive experience at Potluck Club, noting that the food was great and arrived quickly, easing concerns about the dining time limit. They recommended not worrying about the time restriction."
Positive"The commenter recalled staying longer than the specified time limit at Potluck Club during a late seating, suggesting that the enforcement might depend on how busy the restaurant is."
Neutral"This comment confirmed that Potluck Club shares the same owner as Phoenix Palace."
Neutral"The commenter expressed reluctance to dine at Potluck Club if the strict time limit was enforced, suggesting they would take their business elsewhere, potentially to Phoenix Palace, if they couldn't enjoy their meal leisurely."
Negative"The 75-minute dining time limit at Potluck Club seems excessively short, especially when compared to other busy restaurants like Soothr which allow 90 minutes. The commenter questioned if food could be served quickly enough to justify such a short window."
Negative"Pot Luck Club is highly recommended for its killer food and unique atmosphere, though it can get loud, making conversation difficult. The rice rolls with steak and xo fried rice are specifically praised."
Positive"The commenter had a very positive experience at Potluck Club in Chinatown, calling it the best meal of their trip."
Positive"Pot Luck Club is an Asian restaurant recommended for a dinner with a budget of $130pp tip and tax."
Neutral"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."
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