A bit overrated, but great atmosphere for bringing out-of-towners to. Crispy Shrimp is great as are the dumplings.

great food great flavors great variety, very trendy atmosphere and service is exceptional even if the restaurant is busy. I like the small portions coz I can try a bit of everything

Incredible edamame dumplings, vibrant atmoshpere, excellent service

I agree a bit overrated. Ambience is great. We sat upstairs overlooking th emain dining room and large communal table. It worked for us but if you really want to feel part of the action make sure you request a table on the main dining floor. Found the food good for the most part. Had the edamame dumplings which were actually very tasty but I found the texture a bit bizzare (like baby food). Scallion pancakes were very different from your usual fare but the presentation and tastes worked very well. Thew chow fun was very average. Sugar snap peas were cooked perfectly (nice and crisp) and had a nice flavour but they would have benefited from a bit of zing (ie chilis for me). Charred filet of beef was also quite good though nothing unique. All in all a good meal I would give it 3.5 stars if I could.

Housed in a big cavernous building that was once a cookie factory, this restaurant is a dramatic, (though somewhat stark) eatery in Chelsea. The dark, unassuming grey entrance outside opens into a gigantic bi-level restaurant inside and definitely has a ‘design hotel’ ambience. Two greeters welcome you as you enter a whole team of hostesses stand behind the lobby reception-style desk to check you in for your reservation. If possible, get your table downstairs where you’ll see soaring ceilings, immense chandeliers and big murals of Adam and Eve by the bathroom.
The food is Asian Fusion, with a few traditional dishes like the Peking duck. I loved the Pork Belly appetizer and tuna spring rolls. My entrée was the ginger crusted Mongolian Lamb which was perfectly cooked and highly recommended. I had the blueberry butter cake for dessert which was substantial, and should definitely be shared. The cake was warm and went really well with the corn ice cream.
They have some nice cocktails, and I enjoyed the ‘Fate’ (as in I like to leave my dining future to…) It was the perfect summer cocktail with pineapple juice, elderflower and prosecco.
Service is spot-on, the staff knows what they like and are happy to describe their favorites.

Cons – Ovverrated. Expensive. Loud.

Pros – Decent food. Trendy atmosphere.

used to frequent the original buddakan in philly many years ago, finally tried the nyc outpost and was pleasantly surprised.

scene and space are fun. service was unusually friendly.

food was great. terrific dumplings, beef lettuce cups. really enjoyed the crispy shrimp.

worth a visit.

Love. This place is fabulous