“Don’t love Cafe China but it’s far better than this. They use actual sichuan peppercorns but it often lacks that smokey flavor.”
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“Don’t love Cafe China but it’s far better than this. They use actual sichuan peppercorns but it often lacks that smokey flavor.”
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“Amazing. This or Lamb Vindaloo might be the next dish that I rank.”
H2
“spicy fried soft shell crab at cafe China”
H2
“Birds of a Feather and Cafe China I found to be good but are slightly gentrified so they feel less worth it for the price and the spice/flavor is a bit more subdued.”
H2
“Cafe China in midtown does excellent Dan Dan Noodles.”
H2
“Cafe China is kind of similar. They used Sichuan peppercorns but that wok smokiness is usually lacking.”
H2
“most importantly the food was so very very good.”
H2
“Their crispy eel is still good though”
H2
“Cafe China on 37th st absolutely RIPS.”
H2
“their lunch is great while also very reasonably priced.”
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“Food is very good, you can get more authentic elsewhere, but it’s authentic enough plus has great cocktails, atmosphere, etc”
H2
“Cafe china if you can take spicy Chinese food”
H2
“Cafe China - braised beef in red soup. Highly recommend.”
H2
“It’s Chinese but just upscale enough where it’s materially better than anything you’d order.”
H2
“Chili is good though”
H2
“The best szechuan food money can buy. Read the reviews. Try the duck fried rice.”
H2
“Cafe China is the only one that had me thinking about a particular dish a week later. (The smoked bamboo shoots)”
H2
“cafe China has great lunch boxes”
H2
“I really like China Cafe which (used to?) has a Michelin Star and isn't crazy steep. Tea Smoked Duck for $20 is where its at.”
H2
“Cafe China skews a little more traditional flavor-wise but both restaurants had well executed dishes the few times I’ve been to both. I remember Chili’s mapo tofu was super leek forward which was a bit different than what I’m used to. I liked it though! Both had great cocktails too.”
H2
“Cafe China or Chile in midtown. These are sichuan restaurants, not from xi’an, but very similarly spicy cumin lamb dishes that are amazing”
H2
“Café China for dan dan noodles”
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“I love Cafe China (elevated Sichuan type food) & would say the vibe is very romantic :)”
H2
“For something near tourist spots, I like Cafe China (Sichuan, nice decor).”
H2
“Cafe China — good food, not hard to reserve, and they have nice semi private spaces for a large group”
H2
“Cafe China for vibes and great cocktails and sharable plates (Crispy Eel is a must).”
H2
“most importantly the food was so very very good.”
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“I have tried at least these spots: Cafe China, Szechuan Mountain House, Mala Kitchen 47th St, Han Dynasty upper west side. One could call what they served Kung Pao chicken (maybe not the mountain house, since they added celery) but none had the right flavor.”
H2
“I think you already got one of the better ones. Might as well stick with. I find myself thinking about their smoked bamboo shoots now. So good.”
H2
“DUCK FRIED RICE, Café China SPICY FISH FILLETS, Café China”
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“Three pepper chicken at cafe china”
H2
“Agreed, always found Uluh’s to be better than Cafe China’s”
H2
“Love their mung bean jelly dish”
H2
“Lunch Special at Chili or Cafe China. I like both of them”
H2
“Cafe China has nice private dining options at a reasonable price.”
H2
“See for me it’s like… I don’t think they nailed the wontons in chili oil the way CC does.”
H2
“Twice Cooked Pork at Cafe China”
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“Just had the tea smoked duck at Cafe China and LOVED it.”
H2
“Their cold noodles with chicken is my favorite.”
H2
“it's the cafe china kung pao for me”
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“It’s a good Kung Pao box for lunch.”
H2
“Get the crispy eel.”
H2
“Duck fried rice at Cafe China”
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“But in Manhattan, Café China has the best I've had.”
H2
“Cafe China is relatively cheap and great.”
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“Best mapo tofu in the city IMHO”
H2
“In midtown I can only recommend Cafe China. Get the mung bean jelly.”
H2
“I like it better than both chili and cafe China.”
H2
“Cafe China has an excellent duck fried rice”
H2
“In my opinion, their sichuan dishes are fantastic. Just avoid the dim sum items - very poor.”
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