We spent NYE here with my mom and dear friend. It was the best place to spend a quiet dinner. The server was most helpful with helping us select the food; having small conversations and was prompt with overall good service. We started with the Minced Beef soup which was clean and fresh. You must dab a few drops of vinegar sauce on top to significantly enhance the flavor of the soup. The cilantro also makes the soup. We had soup dumplings with crab but I forgot to take a photo. The skin of the dumplings I must note were thin which was nice. Next was the Jie Jie Chicken with Abalone casserole; Tofu with Crab; Seared Scallops with pepper sauce and a complimentary coconut pudding dessert (haupia). The server did mention that the restaurant going to be undergoing renovations in the coming months so check before you go if you plan to go. I would recommend making reservations on Open Table but it wasn't hard at all to get one for NYE. The bill for all this good food was about $200 before tip. This upscale but not stuffy Chinese place is perfect for those who want a nice, quiet dinner with authentic, Hunan, Sichuan and Cantonese food and attentive good service. The subtle jazz music in the background is also a nice added touch.

We went here for Christmas Eve dinner and it was excellent. Service was friendly and very attentive. We started with drinks. My wife had a lychee drink, my Daughter the purple angel and me the old fashioned. All were delicious. We started with scallion pancakes which were the best we've ever had. Not greasy yet crunchy and so flavorful. We had crab soup dumplings which were outstanding and piping hot. The shrimp and chive ahh so were so delicate and yummy. We also had shrimp dumplings which were unique and excellent. My Daughter and I split the Peking Suck served on Baos and DIY as opposed to carved table side but awesome anyway. My wife had the diced chicken with chimes and said it was the best version of this dish she'd had with the chicken having a crunch and the chili's were good. We also had dessert. Sadly the egg tarts were gone but we had an Egg custard which was great and a sesame dessert which was well received. I'd go here again because everything was excellent.

What a wonderful find. We were in the mood for Chinese and found this place around the block. My oh my probably the best Chinese I have ever had. We were met at the door by the owners daughter, who made sure we had a reservation, and then promptly sat our party. We ordered some of the appetizers: the Sichuan Hot & Spicy Wontons, Elegant Swan Puff Pastry, cucumber salad, and bamboo fungus Dumplings. The swans were the star of the show. Wonderfully light puff pastry, stuffed with Wagyu, beef, mushrooms, and foie gras. The flavors from the Szechuan hot and spicy wontons, however, were phenomenal. I was drinking the sauce from the bowl like an animal. The bamboo fungus dumplings are blue, which was fun, and the flavor of the mushroom was delightful. The cucumber salad was refreshing and could have been a meal in itself. Our entrees were the: Kung pao chicken, pepper steak, beef and broccoli, shrimp and vegetables and lettuce wraps. All of the entrées were delicious as well. The weight staff never let our drinks get empty, nor let us have an unanswered question. In fact, when we asked what the bamboo fungus look like the waiter, possibly owner, pulled up a Google image for us. The attention to detail in the plating, as well as the delightful, taste and friendly staff made this a wonderful night, and I will definitely be eating here again when I'm back in town. The restaurant is surprisingly spacious and not loud. They had no problem seating us, and there was plenty of space where you were not listening to the tables next to you. The food is definitely the star, but the waitstaff thanking us for coming at the end of our meal was a nice touch.

A good mix of traditional and fusion food. E.g. spicy boiled fish soup vs the swan pastries. Drinks were very strong. Service was quick. Group of 5 for dinner on a Thursday night, place wasn't very full.

Relatively new restaurant that opened in the Union Square area. Upscale restaurant serving authentic Cantonese cuisine and dim sum. It is on the pricey side, going for a quality like Blue Willow and Cafe China. Our group split the following items: Shanghai Soup Dumpling (4pc) ($9) - This one is pork. They also have a crab soup dumpling. Overall was good, but nothing too special. Braised Pork Belly Cantonese Style ($28) - Super tender and fantastic portion between the lean and fatty pork. Would order this in a heartbeat again. Ma Po Tofu ($20) - It is a bit spicier than mild if you're concerned about spicy. But overall a good choice, especially with a cup of white rice. Sautéed Pea Shoots w Garlic ($25) - My go to veggie dish. Can never go wrong. It is also good to mention that White Rice is $3 per cup. No dishes come with rice.

Dined at Xu's Public House on a weekday evening and had a great dinner! We ordered: - black gold salted egg custard bun (3) $10 - snow white pork bun (3) $9 - soup dumpling w/ crab meat (4) $10 - sweet & sour pork $28 - pan-fried chilean sea bass $44 - nojito (mint leaves, lemon juice, club soda) $6 - ice bite (grapefruit juice, cranberry juice, lime juice) $6 $113 subtotal + $10.02 tax = $123.03 total My favorite of the night was definitely the chilean sea bass, cooked and flavored perfectly. Shout out to the egg custard and pork buns as well! The ambiance was dimly lit with light music - a nice environment to catch up with a friend over a delicious dim sum/Cantonese/Shanghainese meal.

There is a warm, welcoming ambiance walking inside as you're met with light jazz music - not the elevator kind - and a sophisticated chic interior design. This clearly isn't your typical organized chaos Dim Sun restaurant with the carts. Hell, I ordered a glass of New Zealand Sauv Blanc to accompany my meal! Service is impeccable - we were practically dotted upon, the waiters knew everything about the menu, and even made suggestions for off-menu items they rightly suspected we'd enjoy. Here goes with the food, dish by dish..... Snow White Dumplings: favorite dim sum, absolutely delicious. A sweat BBQ bun but with a powdery, crunch outside. Love love love. Sichuan Hot & Spicy Wontons: wontons great, but the sauce wasn't very spicy - could have used some more chili oil. Soup Dumpling Crab Meat: very good, with a thicker skin so doesn't tear as easy. Black Gold Custard Bun: great flavor but the yolk was very runny, not thick. A bit of Goldilocks - that one too thick, this one too runny....Be careful when biting in / opening so as not to spill. Elegant Swan Puff Pastry: immaculate presentation, looks sweet on the outside but the actual taste is very savory. The pastry outside is so delicate that it practically evaporated in your mouth. Filling is a delicious 'meatloaf' though with three robust flavors at okay it's hard to pick them apart. Lobster Any Style: ordered this 避风塘 style which has garlic, onion, chili peppers, and covered in fried egg yolk. Known as Hong Kong style fried egg yolk style. Out of this world. It came out with our Peking Duck and honestly I couldn't stop eating the lobster. The chef here is famous for preparing this particular dish. Seared Sea Scallops: excellent, served with a savory dipping sauce. ------ If you're still reading this, STOP JUDGING US FOR HOW MUCH FOOD WE ORDERED..... Golden Fried Rack of Lamb: served Chinese style with onions, peppers, and friend onion crisps on top. DIVINE..the meat was incredibly tender and flavorful. Highly recommend. Peking Duck (Half): outstanding, served with buns rather than wraps so extra filling. The skin was slightly crispy, though I confess it sat on the table about 15 minutes while I focused on lobster. Delicious nonetheless. Overall, we had an outstanding dinning experience, from the friendly and helpful staff to the amazingly delicious food. Never mind the prices, which are quite reasonable for NYC, the meal was worth it.