Fun, hip Cantonese-American with a focus on updated classics. Great for groups, known for salt & pepper chicken and braised short ribs.
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."
Potluck Club is a Cantonese American restaurant on the Lower East Side, praised for its fun atmosphere and innovative takes on classic dishes. Chef Zhan Chen's menu features skillfully seasoned options like the highly recommended salt and pepper chicken with scallion biscuits, and rich, tender braised short ribs. The vibrant space, with its murals and flattering lighting, makes it a great spot for larger groups, offering a modern twist on traditional Cantonese cuisine.
Potluck Club offers a Cantonese American menu with a modern twist on classic dishes. Highly recommended items include the salt and pepper fried chicken served with scallion biscuits, the braised short ribs with kabocha, and the oyster mushroom rice rolls. Some diners have noted that certain dishes can be overly greasy or bland, and a few have found it to be a less memorable experience compared to expectations.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken served with scallion biscuits, the Braised Short Ribs with Kabocha, and the Oyster Mushroom Rice Rolls. The fries are also frequently praised."
Customers generally have a positive view of Potluck Club, praising its fun atmosphere and creative Cantonese-American dishes, though some find the restaurant can be noisy during dinner hours.
Important Note
The restaurant can be quite noisy during dinner hours. Some diners have found certain dishes to be overly greasy or bland, and there have been concerns about a strict 75-minute dining time limit, though experiences vary.
"The reviewer feels that Potluck Club, while still good, has lost some of its luster compared to its sister restaurant, Phoenix Palace, due to the latter having a stronger menu. They still intend to return for their specific take on Walnut Shrimp."
Neutral"The user suggested Potluck Club as a great option for a lively atmosphere, alongside Phoenix Palace."
Positive"Potluck Club is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"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."
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