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Experience Authentic Chinese Cuisine at Café China
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Café China

2883 reviews

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Hours

Monday, 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Tuesday, 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Wednesday, 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
Thursday, 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday, 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday, 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday, 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

About Café China

Café China is a delightful dining destination nestled in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, offering a unique blend of authentic Chinese cuisine and a welcoming atmosphere. Perfect for food enthusiasts seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience, this restaurant has garnered a loyal following among locals and visitors alike. With its extensive menu featuring a variety of traditional and contemporary dishes, Café China provides a culinary journey that caters to both adventurous and discerning palates.

Known for its cozy ambiance, Café China is an ideal spot for intimate gatherings or casual meals with friends and family. The warm decor and friendly service create a welcoming environment that complements the rich flavors of its menu offerings. Whether you're a regular or visiting for the first time, Café China promises a memorable dining experience.

  • Authentic Menu Offerings: Café China takes pride in its authentic Chinese cuisine, with dishes ranging from classic regional specialties to innovative twists. Highlights include:
    • Savory Ma po tofu
    • Flavorful purple and white rice
    • Freshly cooked string beans
    • Tender shredded chicken with yellow chives
    • Peking duck
  • Dining Experience: The restaurant offers a personalized dining experience, ensuring that each guest feels well taken care of. While the setting is intimate, the service is efficient and attentive, making it a perfect spot for both quick meals and leisurely dinners.

Conveniently located at 59 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, Café China is easily accessible from major Midtown attractions. Its extended hours make it a versatile option for dining throughout the week, with extended hours on weekends to accommodate evening plans.

Customer Feedback

Read what our customers have to say about their experience at Café China:

  • Positive Highlights: Many diners praise the restaurant for its delicious food and warm atmosphere. One visitor described it as a "hidden gem" in Midtown, with standout dishes like the Ma po tofu and Peking duck leaving a lasting impression.
  • Service Experience: While most customers appreciate the attentive service, a few have noted occasional lapses, such as limited attention during peak hours. However, these instances are rare and do not detract from the overall positive experience.

Café China is more than just a restaurant; it's an experience that combines the flavors of authentic Chinese cuisine with the charm of a cozy dining spot. Whether you're in search of a quick bite or a memorable dinner, Café China offers a welcoming environment and delicious dishes that cater to all tastes.

Café China Location

59 W 37th St, New York, NY 10018, USA

Customer Reviews

4.0
2883 reviews
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Dave E (BoozieFoodie44)
Dec 20, 2024

While the food was excellent the service was basically nonexistent. In fact while we were still eating the server came by and took our water carafe and never replaced it nor asked if we wanted an additional sake. Definitely suggest walking down a few blocks to the East and going to Chili as overall it is a much better meal especially the service.

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Gri Shi
Sep 18, 2024

Delightful Lunch Experience. I recently had the pleasure of dining at Cafe China. And thoroughly enjoyed my visit. The overall experience was outstanding, thanks to the delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and attentive service. Our bartender, Edward, provided exceptional care, ensuring our lunch at the bar counter was memorable. The menu offerings did not disappoint. Standouts included the savory Ma po tofu, flavorful purple and white rice, perfectly cooked string beans, and tender shredded chicken with yellow chives. The spicy cucumber appetizer, however, fell short of expectations. Instead of the anticipated spicy kick and perfect marinade balance, it consisted of fresh cucumbers topped with a few red peppers, lacking flavor and seasoning. Despite this minor misstep, I highly recommend this place. Reservations are essential, as wait times can reach 40-60 minutes. Our bill totaled $112 for two people, including six dishes and hot jasmine tea – a reasonable price for the quality and quantity. Kudos to the team for the elegant business card design, reflecting the restaurant's attention to detail. Our rating - 4.5/5. Thank you and good luck.

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Thomas Strehle
Dec 25, 2024

We were allured by the “only Michelin star Chinese restaurant in NYC”. Not sure how that’s possible to be honest. Had high expectations but both food and service spotty. Vintage = run down both inside and out. Soup dumplings and Kung Pao chicken were 5 stars but the other food 3. Beef and shrimp fried rice was bland and soulless. Service was polite but not that attentive we had to wave down waiter for every item.

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Dixon
Dec 29, 2024

Food is authentic Szechuan, but it's been adjusted to suit a wider audience. Spice levels have been adjusted on certain dishes, and other items have a touch of sweetness. Still a faithful representation and certainly excellent food. Would not hesitate to visit again.

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kelana 2
Sep 21, 2024

Jul 24 Dinner 4 of us All very delicious food Service 9/10 quick but maybe because we are seated near the kitchen. See below. Ambience 7/10 maybe because we are seated at behind near the kitchen and under the stairs but overall the decor are nice. And the place is big inside.

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