Overrated by Zagats - merely average food
Saturday, December 02, 2006
Went here because Zagat's rates as top Chinese in NYC. Got a great table downstairs, away from the drafty entrance, but overall we were disappointed in the food. The steamed dim sum dumplings were good; however, the chef's special prawns/scallops in black pepper sauce were heavily breaded and offered only moderate flavor. The chef's special crab with pea shoots was also oily and was bland. The mango pudding for dessert was good. The complimentary hot tea was good, too. Overall, we were disappointed because we just expected better.
Pros: good tea, good dim sum, good dessert
Cons: oily and heavily breaded entrees