Glamorous 80s-inspired Southeast Asian stunner at Columbus Circle. Phenomenal fusion eats, dazzling decor, and must-try desserts.
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 upscale Southeast Asian restaurant in Columbus Circle offers a glamorous dining experience with stunning, 80s-inspired decor and views of Central Park. Expect a dynamic culinary journey with innovative fusion dishes, from tableside-prepared salads to standout seafood and expertly roasted duck. The dessert menu, particularly the soufflés, is a must-try, ensuring a memorable and decadent end to the meal.
Twin Tails offers a sophisticated Southeast Asian menu with Vietnamese and Thai influences, receiving widespread acclaim. Standout dishes include the Whole Dorade Sashimi, Peking Duck, Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, and various soufflé flavors like Pandan Pistachio and Ube. While most feedback is positive, one reviewer found the crispy rice & pomelo salad disappointing due to a lack of crispiness.
"Standout dishes include the Whole Dorade Sashimi, Peking Duck, Tiger Prawn Pad Thai, and the various soufflé flavors, particularly the Pandan Pistachio and Ube."
Overall, customers have a highly positive sentiment towards Twin Tails, praising the phenomenal food, stunning ambiance, and attentive service. Many highlight specific dishes as exceptional and recommend saving room for the impressive dessert selections.
Important Note
The restaurant can be pricey, with some dishes costing around $100 per person. Reservations are recommended due to high demand.
"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."
Positive"This user briefly recommended Twin Tails in response to a request for celebration dinner recommendations."
Positive"Mentions Twin Tails as having a maximalist style, but notes it's a different cuisine."
Neutral"Twin Tails is listed as a personal favorite in the Hell's Kitchen/Hudson Yards area, noted for its Modern Southeast Asian cuisine."
Positive"This commenter liked Twin Tails at Columbus Circle, but noted mixed overall reception."
Neutral"The author tried the Cho Lun Duck at Twin Tails in the Deutsche Bank Center and found the combination of duck with mango, coconut curry, and jalapeños to be surprisingly good."
Positive"This user recommends The Twin Tails bar lounge in the Deutsche Bank building for its appetizers, duck, and souffles, noting it is pricey for Asian cuisine."
Positive"A user recommends Twin Tails, located in Columbus Circle."
Neutral"The commenter personally does not find Twin Tails, among other listed restaurants in the West 50s, to be very good."
Negative"The commenter sarcastically lists Twin Tails as 'crap' in the West 50s, humorously implying it is actually a good restaurant."
Positive"Twin Tails, located at the Time Warner Center, is suggested as a fine dining option."
Neutral"Twin Tails, located at Columbus Circle, is noted for offering four distinct soufflé flavors: Passionfruit, Vietnamese Mocha, Pandan Pistachio, and Coconut Red Curry."
Neutral"Twin Tails is recommended for its pandan soufflé, which is described as 'lovely'."
Positive"Recommends Twin Tails as a pricier but child-friendly option with highchairs."
Positive"Mentions the Vietnamese version of Peking Duck at Twin Tails as being among the best high-end options recently, but notes it's likely closer to $100 per person."
Neutral"Twin Tails at Shops at Columbus Circle"
Neutral"Twin Tails in Columbus Circle is the answer."
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