Glamorous '80s vibe meets Southeast Asian fusion w/ standout duck & soufflés. Perfect for impressing.
Bryan Kim reviews Twin Tails, a Southeast Asian restaurant in Columbus Circle that offers a glamorous dining experience with dishes like salmon crudo and a noteworthy pork shank, ideal for impressing guests.
This Southeast Asian restaurant in Columbus Circle offers a glamorous dining experience with an '80s-inspired, retro-futuristic design. The menu features a fusion of Thai and Vietnamese flavors, with standouts including tableside-prepared salads, king crab and uni buns, and a variety of unique soufflé desserts. While pricey, it's recommended for impressing guests or for celebratory occasions, offering a lively atmosphere and creative cocktails.
The food at Twin Tails is a highlight, with a focus on Southeast Asian flavors, particularly Thai and Vietnamese. Dishes like the Whole Roasted Duck, Peking Duck, and Tiger Prawn Pad Thai receive high praise. Unique appetizers such as King Crab and Uni Buns, and tableside-prepared salads are also popular. The dessert menu is notable for its variety of soufflé flavors, including Pistachio-Pandan and Ube, which are described as 'lovely' and 'fluffy'. Some reviews mention that while most dishes are good, appetizers and desserts particularly stand out.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Whole Roasted Duck, Peking Duck, Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, King Crab and Uni Buns, and various soufflé flavors like Pandan Pistachio. The Lobster Spring Rolls and Whole Dorade Sashimi are also frequently mentioned."
Customers generally have a positive view of this restaurant, highlighting its phenomenal food and stunning decor. However, some notes indicate it can be loud and is on the pricier side.
Important Note
The restaurant can be pricey, and some reviews suggest it can get loud. One user had a negative experience with an allergen visibility issue.
"Twin Tails was recommended."
Positive"This user responded to the negative feedback about Twin Tails, saying 'Ah bummer'."
Neutral"This user did not enjoy the food at Twin Tails and had an issue with their allergen being visible in their replacement food."
Negative"This user had a positive time at Twin Tails and recommended it."
Positive"Twin Tails is listed as a restaurant recommendation."
Positive"This comment notes that Twin Tails has great food but is very loud, which might not suit the user's need for a quiet venue."
Negative"Twin Tails is recommended for its food."
Neutral"Twin Tails is suggested for those who like fusion cuisine."
Neutral"Twin Tails in Columbus Circle is suggested as a dining option."
Positive"Twin Tails is included in a list of restaurants that might be suitable for a group event."
Neutral"Twin Tails was listed as a recommendation."
Neutral"This user recommended Twin Tails as a dining option, noting it might be above the user's budget."
Neutral"Twin Tails was recommended as a Thai dining option."
Positive"The mirror bar at Twin Tails has booths and is recommended, but with a caution that it may close randomly."
Positive"This is an upscale Asian restaurant that is a good option before performances at Lincoln Center. They have great seafood dishes and cocktails."
Positive"Twin Tails in Columbus Circle is described as delicious and accommodating for Lincoln Center goers, located about 5-7 minutes away."
Positive"The pistachio pandan soufflé at Twintails looks appealing to this commenter, though they haven't tried it yet."
Positive"This commenter listed several restaurant recommendations, including Twin Tails."
Neutral"Twin Tails at Columbus Circle is suggested as an option, recommending a salad with added protein."
Positive"Twin Tails is mentioned as a restaurant in Midtown where one can sit at the bar."
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