Indochine

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430 Lafayette Street (at Between 4th Street and Astor Place)
New York, NY 10003

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(212) 505-5111
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Reviews
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Best

Nothing to add, the food - the space - the ambience speaks loud on its on.

Worst

Indochine was o-kay. The hostess was very rude from the beginning after she realized that she had taken the wrong time for my reservation. The service was unfriendly and we were...

A fun place 12/15/2003

After some friends had recommended Indochine I checked it out on citysearch and decided do go with some girlfriends for a girls night out. The hostess war a little impatient and did show a some attitude but the wait staff made more than up for it. True the waitresses are beautiful but also warm, sweet, helpful and professional. The food was basic but very good. I'll definatly be back. Pros: great service, exotic decor Cons: crowded, rude hostess more
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superficial 8/19/2003

Trendy food but colourless. Great deserts, though. Good staff. Superficial and noisy place. Pros: deserts Cons: noisy, superficial place, colourless food more
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NYCgrrl 7/17/2003

I went to Indochine with family and friends, and had a wonderful time. Beforehand I checked out the other reviews and did not find any of the cons to be the case during my visit. The waitstaff was more than competent and friendly to boot. I liked the decor, and thought the palm fronds were fun and inviting. It wasn't stuffy at all, and the food tasted delicious. A+ for presentation. I would definitely recommend it - especially for that price! Pros: good presentation, good food, friendly staff more
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Still going Strong 7/11/2003

The staff here is wonderful, really nice, don't know what the other reviews were talking about. The food was great, was sitting next to a huge designer. what more can i say Pros: service, staff, food Cons: walking into plants more
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Models. 7/3/2003

I have heard that young models work at that place as waitresses. It seems to be true. They are young and skinny, basically Kate Moss looking. Food was good, but I think that there are better places to dine in NY. more
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The worst hostess 3/22/2003

Indochine was o-kay. The hostess was very rude from the beginning after she realized that she had taken the wrong time for my reservation. The service was unfriendly and we were pressured to leave at a certain time. The food was fine but since the service was terrible, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. I wouldn't go back there myself. Pros: decent food, good location Cons: rude hostess, not worth the money more
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lovely 2/19/2003

fresh, delicious, unusual food in an elegant atmosphere. Oh and the coffee and desserts are wonderful!! Really really nice, would definitely go again. more
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Overbooked restaurant and rude staff 1/25/2003

We were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. We had only been at the restaurant for 1 hour. Our plates were taken before we finished eating and our waitress sent the hostess to tell us we had to leave to make room for the next table and that we had to pay before we left. This was extremely unprofessional and highly insulting. To insinuate patrons would leave without paying before the check was even delivered was extremely rude. This is a great restaurant wasted by rude, unprofessional staff. If we ever eat there again we will make areservations based upon the stipulation that we will not be rushed out and insulted just because they overbooked the restaurant. Pros: Inexpensive, Great drinks, Good food Cons: Rushed us out, Rude servers, Overbooked more
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Better Than Average Pre-Theatre 11/15/2002

Granted, it's not in the broadway theatre district but it is opposite the Public Theatre! Indochine is a very convenient, very chic, very good pre-theatre place. The service was pleasant, the ambience comfortable and the food very good!! Spring rolls were extremely tasty and the duck and the spicy chicken breast were outstanding!! Pros: Pretty plam trees, Comfortable room, Great service more
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Unimpressive food, great service 11/6/2002

Food was bland - eg. a pho soup that honestly was tasteless. The place is also deafeningly noisy, so much so that it was hard to hold a conversation. However, the service was great - responsive, friendly, quick. Our server spilled a drink on the table cloth and it was cleaned up in an instant, no mess, free drinks to compensate, and left us impressed at how seamlessly this was fixed. Food is overpriced for the quality you get. If they could fix that, it would be good. Pros: Great service, Beautiful people Cons: Food bland, Deafeningly noisy more
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Unpleasantly Delicious 11/5/2002

Having chosen to take some distinguished guests to dinner at Indochine came as a result of so many positive reviews. Our reservation was for 9, didn't get seated until 9:20 with no acknowledgment by the staff of the delay. Once at the table our waitress managed on two occasions to take 15 minutes bringing drinks to our table, our plates sat uncleared on the table for just as long. Fortunately for Indochine, the food is excellent and the ambience energetic and beautiful. Get rid of the models and do yourself well by employing 'real' waitstaff. Oh, and skip the mojito you'll find much better elsewhere. Pros: food, decor Cons: service, service, service more
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better than I was expecting 7/18/2002

I was not expecting this place to be much to be honest. I was wrong. Great cocktails and very good food. Not a huge fan of the palm leaves painted on the wall, but overall nice decor. VERY pleasant hostess and wait staff. I was there for a birthday party and it was a great time. Not painfully expensive either. more
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Owner Message

  • A favorite with New Yorkers and World Travelers since its opening in 1984, Indochine is a timeless classic that combines stylish ambience, tropical decor, and exotic French-Vietnamese cuisine that is perfect for intimate dinners and private events alike. We can host an intimate dinner for two or an event ranging from 12 to 200 guests. There are food and beverage options available for private events that can be further inquired about by calling us or viewing our website. Additionally, we offer a 3 course pre-theater menu that includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert and coffee for only $28 from 5:30-7pm. Whether you are looking for a quiet meal with a loved one or to share in a celebration with many, Indochine is the perfect place to go for style, elegance, and class. We look forward to your first of many visits!

Editorial

  • In Short
    Located in a landmark building opposite the Public Theater, the trademark palm-leaf decor has aged gracefully and the deep green banquettes are glam enough to make anyone feel...

  • 5/25/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun-Thu 5:30pm-11pm Fri-Sat 5:30pm-12am
  • Payments: Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Downtown, NoHo
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