Glamorous, '80s-inspired Southeast Asian dining w/ stunning views. Phenomenal food incl. duck & unique soufflés. Pricey but worth it.
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 gem, situated in the heart of Columbus Circle, offers a glamorous and unforgettable dining experience. With a stunning '80s-inspired interior and views overlooking the park, it's a place to see and be seen. The menu, while pricey, features a range of creative and delicious dishes, from fresh sashimi and flavorful duck to exquisite soufflés. It's an ideal spot for impressing guests or celebrating special occasions, though reservations are highly recommended due to its popularity.
This Southeast Asian restaurant impresses with its innovative Thai and Vietnamese flavors. Standout dishes include the Whole Roasted Duck, various creative soufflés (Pandan Pistachio, Ube, Coconut Red Curry), and fresh seafood like the Whole Dorade Sashimi. While some find certain dishes like crab-and-uni buns a bit gimmicky, the overall consensus is that the food is delicious, with appetizers and desserts often highlighted as particularly memorable.
"Standout dishes include the Whole Roasted Duck, the Cho Lun Duck with unique accompaniments, and various soufflé flavors like Pandan Pistachio and Ube. The Lobster Spring Rolls and Whole Dorade Sashimi are also highly recommended."
Customers rave about the phenomenal food, particularly the unique soufflés and duck dishes, and the glamorous ambiance with great views. While generally positive, some note it can be pricey.
Important Note
The restaurant is noted to be on the pricier side for Asian cuisine, and reservations are recommended due to its popularity.
"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."
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."
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