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From Google Maps reviews.
The East Village is always full of hidden gems, and this is one of those places that looks low-key from the outside but really delivers. It’s not a traditional large Chinese banquet-style restaurant. Instead, it feels more like a modern, refined Chinese spot that works well for dinner with friends or even a casual date. The menu includes a creative mix of Cantonese and Sichuan-inspired dishes, and overall the food was very consistent. Everything we ordered was solid. Here’s what we had: Black
I went to this spot with both Szechuan and Cantonese food a good while back with a group. The staff was friendly, and the space is adequate. They have a nice selection of drinks for a Chinese place, including many cocktails, along with wine, beer, and a mix of teas. I had one of their many fancier teas, someone else had a non-alcoholic beer, and another guy had a cocktail. We had a mix of dishes, and it was all pretty tasty. We ordered a mix of Cantonese and Szechuan, though mostly Cantonese, a
Updated: December 29, 2025, A group of us decided to have a late lunch/early dinner to celebrate prior to the New Year’s 2026: To my surprise as well as my guests all were very satisfied with their service and food. I can not express how much I was pleased with how attentive the manager Mr. Ridwan and Lily were with our guess. They made sure that the food being served were tasteful and to our liking. What I also noticed was the team work with the manager and the server and how they both interact
From the Dec 16, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.