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A traditional Sichuan menu paired with wine & cocktails is complemented by 1930s Shanghai decor.
What to order: Pork Dumplings in Chili Oil · Spicy Soft Shell Crabs · Kung Fu Shrimp · Dan Dan NoodlesFrom Google Maps reviews.
We had a truly wonderful dinner at Cafe China in NYC. We were seated in the upstairs dining room, which made the experience feel even more special and intimate. We ended up ordering quite a lot of dishes, but every single one was absolutely delicious, prepared with great care and remarkable skill. Among the appetizers, the ones that impressed me the most—and that I highly recommend—were the Tofu Ribbons in Scallion Oil, the House Smoked Tofu, and the Mung Bean Jelly. Each dish was unique, per
Excellent!! We ordered the mapo tofu, mustard green fried rice, kung fu shrimp, spicy fish, and vegetable gyoza, and every dish was packed with flavor. The mapo tofu had the classic Sichuan numbing spice, the spicy fish was tender and flavorful, and the kung fu shrimp was a standout with just the right balance of heat and crunch. What I liked most was that the food felt authentic and tasted just amazing.If you’re looking for good Sichuan food in NYC, this place is absolutely worth a visit.
But when I stumbled into Cafe China just down the street from my hotel, I was so pleasantly surprised. It's safe to say it blew my expectations away. The space is incredibly quaint, relaxing, and beautifully styled. It has a gorgeous vintage vibe that makes you want to linger, offering a perfect escape from the chaotic city streets outside. Let's just say it could easily hold its own in the competitive Vancouver food scene. Everything was incredibly flavorful, fresh, and executed with serious
From the Nov 19, 2024 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.