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China Blue

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Chinese Restaurant$$$$

Tribeca, New York

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China Blue

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Ethan CAugust 7, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Beautiful classic modern Chinese interior with authentic flavored dishes! One of the best lunch deal in the TriBeCa area. Came here with 5 colleagues and shared everything and it was delicious!!!
ChenyuFebruary 4, 2016
You will feel like being in old shanghai. Try Crab soup dumplings, rice cake,Vietnamese coffee, BBQ pork bun, west lake fish , sweet lotus root & matcha green tea ice cream from DrGreen of Brooklyn
Savannah PetrickJanuary 8, 2016
Been here 10+ times
pork soup buns, cucumber salad, shredded beef & chili, kung pao chicken, dumplings in chili oil. skip the fried rice & noodles (entrees come w rice anyway). cocktails are unique- all worth a try.
Elvis RodricksApril 13, 2016
The shredded beef with asian chilies is the real things! Smart casual setting and very very and knowledgable staff. Great spot to dine n get away from the hustle of the city.
Alex TsuMay 23, 2017
Beautiful restaurant paired with incredible food. Loved their rice cake, yan du xian, and soy scallion noodles. Mom, when you come to NYC, I'm taking you here!
Carolina RibeiroAugust 14, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Absolutely love it! It is a quiet oasis in the middle of the city. You feel immediately transported by the decor and food is so good you will want to go back for more. Try Three Cup Chicken.
ZoeJune 9, 2018
Pork soup dumplings, Steamed veggie dumplings, Bokchoy Shredded beef, Kung Pao chicken are all great. They go a little heavy on their sauces, so ask for light sauce. Chili oil is not spicy whatsoever.
Chenny DMay 6, 2015
This place is so 老上海! Love it because it really connects western and Shanghainese! The ambience really mimics what Shanghai looks like during the 40s. Had 上海菜泡饭咸蛋黄年糕！yum yum! Will come back!
Jean TranFebruary 23, 2016
Soup dumping is really gingery, so if you're a ginger lover like me, you're Gucci ;) The lion's head stew is 😘👌🏼 and garlic eggplant is bomb.com. Must try the crunchy eel things—They're like crack!
Carlos SanchezJune 28, 2016
An absolute gem of a restaurant. Ambience was marvelous - felt like being transported into a Wong Kar Wai film. For food, strongly recommend the fish blossom & crab soup buns - absolutely succulent.
Kevin O'NeillSeptember 2, 2017
You know it’s good when the place is tucked away in a hidden area in TriBeCa and it’s packed all the time. No straight recos other than try all the traditional Chinese dishes.
Daniel DouglasJanuary 20, 2017
Perfect. Serene ambiance: Shanghai 1936. Food: exquisite down-home high-end flavours. Genial service. Authentic ambosial drinks.
GavinJune 23, 2015
China Blue's a hidden little gem in Tribeca that has some pretty amazing food. It is pricey compared to other chinese resturants in chinatown, but you're paying for the environment here.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014
A spacious, old-school ambiance pairs well with modern takes on Shanghainese cuisine. Try the Crispy Eel Wu Xi Style and the Eight Delicacies in Spicy Sauce.
Tara LorimerAugust 28, 2016
Authentic Shanghainese food with great vibe and decor - definitely will be coming back! Highly recommend the crispy eel.
CJApril 13, 2017
Good environment. Taking you back to old SH. Try the soup dumplings, fried green beans and the drink named falling in love
AmateurConciergeSeptember 8, 2017
Really good Chinese. Was surprised at the quality of the Kung pao chicken and the bok choy. Wasn't impressed with the crab soup dumplings nor the scallion pancake
Fueled CollectiveSeptember 23, 2013
After the success of Sichuan restaurant, owners Yiming Wang and Xian Zhang are opening the newest Shanghai restaurant. With good food and a beautiful decor, this place will not disappoint.
Alex RobertsonAugust 10, 2018
good Chinese food from the Cafe China crew. Kung pao chicken was better than the soup dumplings. Cocktails named after Wong kar wai movies
Peter CucèSeptember 11, 2016
Been here 5+ times
This place can be really good, but if it's very busy the kitchen cuts corners. Good homemade green tea ice cream. http://www.chowhound.com/post/china-blue-929099?page=2
EaterJanuary 6, 2014
China Blue serves refined Shanghainese cuisine in a space evokes 1930s China. The owners earned a following at Cafe China, and the early word suggests that they have another hit on their hands.
Lane RettigAugust 13, 2015
Friendly staff, authentic shanghainese food and a great bar with amazing cocktails!
Elvis RodricksApril 13, 2016
Our server recommended the Ashes of Time cocktail. Real great drink with a smoky after taste.
Karan TamhaneApril 11, 2017
Absolutely excellent food as well as service! Try the Ma Po Tofu with minced pork. The Kung Pao chicken is great too.
Maximum BurgerNovember 3, 2016
Absolutely love this place. Great Kung Pao and dumplings and cool interior decor with good service. Tipping not allowed
JApril 6, 2018
Great Shanghai style restaurant in Tribeca. Airy, huge space will transport you across the world. Delicious food.
Ernesto GutierrezMarch 4, 2017
The 'pork ribs Wuxi style' and the 'eight delicacies in spicy sauce' are drenched in sauce. Something to keep in mind if you want something light.
Fei HuangSeptember 20, 2015
We have tried many many Chinese restaurants in the states. This one has the best 鱼香肉丝 and 宫保鸡丁.
Honghui YuDecember 13, 2015
Delicious potstickers and bok choy. Prices are a little high though
VladMay 5, 2018
Been here 5+ times
Try red cooked pork 😋 cozy interior and very good service.
Lori LuoNovember 16, 2014
Try some of the modern takes on Shanghai dishes, like the Dongpo Pork and Eight Delicacies in Spicy Sauce.
Ada ChiuSeptember 6, 2019
Good, authentic Chinese food but on the pricey side. Lunch specials are a good deal.
EileenMarch 10, 2018
Came for lunch. Shredded beef with asian chili ($12) was pretty good. Would have preferred to family style with a group
Huaisi CenJuly 19, 2016
Like how it feels inside this lofty restaurant, and the food is authentic.
SabrinaNovember 17, 2016
Such great ambiance and fantastic food. Scallion pancakes and dimsum are the best!
Damon JablonsFebruary 5, 2019
High end chinese food with a hip young crowd and trendy vibe.
Thomas TaylorOctober 9, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Food here is great and authentically Chinese. And remember... No Tipping at China Blue.
Xian ZhangApril 3, 2016
Soup dumplings, Shanghai Shumai, silken chicken soup, red cooked pork
OlinMarch 24, 2018
Loved the bar atmosphere, food and design of this space.
Julia MJanuary 25, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Ja jiang mien. Original Shanghainese soupy rice. Mapo tofu - extra spicy!
Marco M. SpinelliJanuary 11, 2018
Everything is great, and servers are very helpful to make the right choice
Ye ZhaoMay 5, 2017
Good selection shanghainese food that is hard to find elsewhere in the US.
Omer ZachFebruary 14, 2020
Everything was good and it’s a nice place but I’d generally rather eat in Chinatown.
Joe ReisingerApril 8, 2015
Crispy eel. You're welcome.
S KratcDecember 11, 2014
Spacious, friendly service, great food.
Tonghe LiuNovember 15, 2019
Nothing surprising. Food is on the sweet side. If you like Shanghai Food this is a good place. But if you like Szechuan food this might not be the best place
Jacqueline MaDecember 20, 2015
The spicy noodles with pepper and meat are super good
Nitzan BJune 16, 2018
This place is so pretty and the food was great!! Loved it
aanwarMarch 25, 2018
Brunch: Braided Chicken with Chestnuts.
Natalie VApril 24, 2016
Really good soup dumplings and string beans.

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