Asiate Restaurant

(212) 805-8881

80 Columbus Cir
New York, NY 10023 40.7683 -73.9823

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Neighborhoods: Clinton, Midtown

MANDARINORIENTAL.COM

Price:

$$$$

Last updated 10.17.11

Category:

Restaurants

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard

Restaurant Special Features:

Hotel Restaurants, People Watching, Business Dining, Group Dining, Notable Wine List, Prix Fixe Menu

Cuisine:

Japanese, French

Notable Chef:

Noriyuki Sugie

What People Are Saying About Asiate Restaurant

Featured Review

Allison Austin

Contributor

The Scene – Those not buzzing after the walk through the glowing Mandarin Oriental Hotel lobby will feel the magic once inside the restaurant, where wall-to-wall windows show off a magnificent view of city lights and Central Park. Dressed in subtle earth tones and soft fabrics, the dining room is sophisticated, luxurious and bi-level, ensuring almost all tables a view. Service is impeccable. – – The Food – Begin with seared scallops served atop smooth, buttery celeriac puree and surrounded by truffle consomme, or the layered foie gras and venison terrine--a clever…

Editor's Tips

What to Drink:
The wine list is interesting and features wines from all over the world, but with a strong emphasis on white wines from Austria and Germany.
Know Before You Go:
Two prix-fixe menus are available at lunch: two courses (no dessert) for $25, and three courses (includes dessert) for $35. At dinner, diners must choose between a three-course menu ($85) or the six-course tasting menu ($125).
ambiance
93.45000267028809% positive
  1. The view was fantastic, the ambience was romantic - the main courses were delicious, maybe my Guinea Fowl could have had a bit more sauce, but otherwise it was perfect.
  2. Incredible atmosphere; unidentifiable food.
  3. The view was visually stunning.
  4. Most romantic view in the city, the food and service was excellent!
  5. We enjoyed both the great meal and the great view--a terrific combination.
  6. Food was definitely satisfying and the view was amazing.
  7. Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year.
  8. The overall atmosphere was comfortable & not at all pretentious.
  9. The view is perfect for a romantic evening with your partner or an upscale family affiar.
  10. Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service!
  11. you get the same beautiful views, but a large selection of wines.
  12. It has a wonderful view since it is on a really high level about 90ty something.
  13. everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi
  14. What a romantic place!
  15. Overall the atmosphere is wonderful most of which is the view.
  16. This place is great for a romantic evening or a business lunch.
  17. Of course, the scenic view of Central Park/Columbus Circle is very nice & a huge plus.
  18. We weren't lucky enough to get one of the tables near the window with the fabulous views ( but we got to witness a guy proposing to is girlfriend, she cried for a full 20 minutes so weren't sure she actually said yes!)
  19. Yes, the view was beautiful, but the food was ok or slightly above average at best (the desserts were creative).
  20. The view is absolutely amazing and the wine list impressive.
  21. The view is great so it is a nice place to take someone you want to impress but don't go for the food.
  22. While the dining room decor is elegant, the view of Central Park is disappointing with the Trump Tower smacking right at the center of the Central Park view.
  23. Great Service, Beautiful view
  24. The views are amazing, the decor is exquisite, The service is impeccable.
  25. had the most romantic and beautiful experience at Asiate.
  26. Also, Asiate offers the best view in NYC for dinner.
  27. The service was very friendly and daytime views were spectacular.
  28. Visually impressive, the view can distract from the mediocre food
dessert
85.71000099182129% positive
  1. The desserts were interesting to look at but tasted ordinary.
  2. The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An
  3. The food is nothing to talk about, for such an expensive restaraunt, they should definitely change their chef, deserts are "just funny", I can make the same concoction at home at virtually no cost.
  4. For desert the chohcolate with sorbet is great!
  5. excellent dessert.
  6. Yes, the view was beautiful, but the food was ok or slightly above average at best (the desserts were creative).
  7. We had an assortment of desserts, with perfect portion sizes.
drinks
100.0% positive
  1. At least the coffee was delicious; I had two cups.
  2. The cocktails are very good, my favorites are the Mandarin sunset and the Ginger Mojito.
  3. it was a nice experience, but i would recommend drinks in the lounge.
  4. The bartender kept us waiting for quite a while even though the bar was not full.
  5. have never had a bad experience here, nor at the hotel bar or their lobby lounge, even at times when I wasn't a hotel guest.
  6. They have a wine man that will come to your table and go over any questions you have about their extensive list- we tried some Dreamy Cloud sake' which was delicious.
  7. you get the same beautiful views, but a large selection of wines.
  8. The view is absolutely amazing and the wine list impressive.
food quality
80.67999839782715% positive
  1. thankfully, the food is great too.
  2. My husband & I are STILL dreaming of all the fabulous food we ate here!
  3. At least the coffee was delicious; I had two cups.
  4. The meal was a little pricey, but worth it.
  5. The food was incredible and they kept giving us complimentary dishes that were terrific (Spinach cheese bread delights & Shrimp in a special light sauce.)
  6. For the main course had the beef which was good and my girfriend had the seabass which was also good.
  7. The food is nothing to talk about, for such an expensive restaraunt, they should definitely change their chef, deserts are "just funny", I can make the same concoction at home at virtually no cost.
  8. The portions of the food are perfect!
  9. The server gave us an extra appetizer to try - all three were delicious - the Fois Gras was perfect.
  10. And a big plus is that the portions are a generous size - you get a great amount of food (unlike at some fine dining establishments where there are only a few bites per course).
  11. Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service!
  12. We eat out a lot at great restaurants and I can safely tell you the food was very, very average.
  13. My wife had a beet salad appetizer with the Wyagu beef entre that was simply perfect.
  14. There was an intermezzo of lemon sorbet, which was very tasty and cleansed your pallet.
  15. Incredible atmosphere; unidentifiable food.
  16. The view is great so it is a nice place to take someone you want to impress but don't go for the food.
  17. replace that weird tasting bread with an assortment of different breads.
  18. The food was abysmal.
  19. 1st course is a tasting menu of 4 things; even if you don't think you like an item, try it here, the dishes are delicious & innovative!
  20. Overall the food is average to good, service is good but one criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited for a la carte dining.
  21. The service was terrible-- our lunch group waited 40 minutes past the time of our reservation to be seated-- and the food was bland.
  22. They brought us about 4 sample dishes from the kitchen during our meal, most of which was mediocre or less in quality.
  23. Visually impressive, the view can distract from the mediocre food
  24. We enjoyed both the great meal and the great view--a terrific combination.
  25. The food is amazing.
  26. They have a wine man that will come to your table and go over any questions you have about their extensive list- we tried some Dreamy Cloud sake' which was delicious.
  27. The food and service are impeccable.
  28. The view was fantastic, the ambience was romantic - the main courses were delicious, maybe my Guinea Fowl could have had a bit more sauce, but otherwise it was perfect.
  29. so good food, good entertainment, what more could you ask for?
  30. Also - we ended up paying $450 for a meal for two, for really mediocre food!
  31. Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year.
  32. The dim sum & BBQ Kobe beef were also amazing.
  33. The timing of the food was perfect, the waitress recommended great dishes.
  34. 2nd course is your choice of 2 items (the sweet potato raviolis are excellent, as are the melt-in-your-mouth-like-cotton-candy waffles!
  35. View is fantastic but I do not recommend the food there at all.
  36. Yes, the view was beautiful, but the food was ok or slightly above average at best (the desserts were creative).
  37. Food was very tasty and portions were big enough that you felt like you'd eaten.
  38. We ordered off the prefix menu & I highly recommend the Sour Cream Cloud Cakes with fresh berries.
  39. For apps I had the prawns which were average and she had the crab which was good.
  40. The food was really good but very pricey and the portions were small.
  41. Most romantic view in the city, the food and service was excellent!
  42. We enjoyed our meal very much.
  43. Avocado mousse gratefully served in tiny demitasse cups, followed by a salad with "hazelnut and vanilla" dressing served in a slant-bottom bowl that I almost dumped all over the table when I speared a lettuce leaf (at least I think it was lettuce), a clea
  44. The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An
menu variety
93.75% positive
  1. Server was very attentive and took time in explaining the different choices and specials.
  2. Asiate looks very beautiful, and the menu is intriguing, but if you have a special occasion, I recommend trying someplace where the staff can handle the reservation process.
  3. 1st course is a tasting menu of 4 things; even if you don't think you like an item, try it here, the dishes are delicious & innovative!
  4. We ordered off the prefix menu & I highly recommend the Sour Cream Cloud Cakes with fresh berries.
  5. Such a nice change of place from expensive restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week only to then sneer at you when you order off the menu.
  6. They have a wine man that will come to your table and go over any questions you have about their extensive list- we tried some Dreamy Cloud sake' which was delicious.
  7. Overall the food is average to good, service is good but one criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited for a la carte dining.
  8. you get the same beautiful views, but a large selection of wines.
overall
88.10000419616699% positive
  1. The view is great so it is a nice place to take someone you want to impress but don't go for the food.
  2. The service was good and the place wasn't overly stuffy.
  3. He was kind of snooty though, and seemed to think he was better then everyone, but it was expected at such a nice place, I mean he did seem to know his stuff.
  4. This is a great place to "do" lunch or take a date you really want to impress.
  5. The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An
  6. Such a nice change of place from expensive restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week only to then sneer at you when you order off the menu.
  7. everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi
return potential
100.0% positive
  1. Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year.
  2. It was a great experience but I probably won't return.
  3. Anyway- It is a beautiful, special occasion place that I will definitely go back to.
service
83.95000457763672% positive
  1. The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy An
  2. The server gave us an extra appetizer to try - all three were delicious - the Fois Gras was perfect.
  3. everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi
  4. The hostesses were very nice and the service was fine.
  5. Most romantic view in the city, the food and service was excellent!
  6. The service was very friendly and daytime views were spectacular.
  7. They happily accomidated my request for a window seat - even gave us a private booth table for 4 people - and the restaurant was full.
  8. go here if you're looking for a beautiful setting and 5 star service.
  9. The views are amazing, the decor is exquisite, The service is impeccable.
  10. The food and service are impeccable.
  11. The service is wonderful.
  12. The staff are very professional and friendly.
  13. We are so unhappy with the service that we will not recommend the restaurant to anyone.
  14. Server was very attentive and took time in explaining the different choices and specials.
  15. The service was good and the place wasn't overly stuffy.
  16. The bartender kept us waiting for quite a while even though the bar was not full.
  17. The timing of the food was perfect, the waitress recommended great dishes.
  18. The server was very friendly and unpretentious.
  19. The service was terrible-- our lunch group waited 40 minutes past the time of our reservation to be seated-- and the food was bland.
  20. Overall the food is average to good, service is good but one criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited for a la carte dining.
  21. Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service!
  22. Staff is attentive and sincere.
  23. The waiters were friendly and attentive.
  24. The hostess was quite unpleasant and off-putting.
  25. Asiate looks very beautiful, and the menu is intriguing, but if you have a special occasion, I recommend trying someplace where the staff can handle the reservation process.
  26. Great service, VERY creative presentation, and the quality is amazing.
  27. The waitstaff was pleasantly attentive and politely discreet.
value
79.7599983215332% positive
  1. Food was excellent but in small portions considering how much they charge.
  2. Of course, the scenic view of Central Park/Columbus Circle is very nice & a huge plus.
  3. The portions are surprisingly huge, almost too big.
  4. The food was really good but very pricey and the portions were small.
  5. The portions of the food are perfect!
  6. Great value at lunch
  7. And a big plus is that the portions are a generous size - you get a great amount of food (unlike at some fine dining establishments where there are only a few bites per course).
  8. Food was very tasty and portions were big enough that you felt like you'd eaten.
  9. The food is nothing to talk about, for such an expensive restaraunt, they should definitely change their chef, deserts are "just funny", I can make the same concoction at home at virtually no cost.
  10. The meal was a little pricey, but worth it.
  11. The prawn risotto was a huge success and all 4 of us ordered it.
  12. Such a nice change of place from expensive restaurants that participate in Restaurant Week only to then sneer at you when you order off the menu.
  13. The best value is the bento box at lunch- at $35 it is a steal!
  14. everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any western language at all -- what a truly vile waste of money -- yes, there is a nice view but you can get the same vi
wait time
50.0% positive
  1. We weren't lucky enough to get one of the tables near the window with the fabulous views ( but we got to witness a guy proposing to is girlfriend, she cried for a full 20 minutes so weren't sure she actually said yes!)
  2. The service was terrible-- our lunch group waited 40 minutes past the time of our reservation to be seated-- and the food was bland.
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/24/10

non existant service.

by FoodNYC

Went recently. Water and wine glasses wrer not refilled. Waiters avoided eye contact.Were the Only Table not to get Petit fours. NEVER AGAIN!!

  • Pros: Good Food
  • Cons: Poor service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/10/10

Perfection

by Elinyct

I have nothing much to say about Asiate. been there last night with my GF. we had the $125 tasting menu for dinner. any other word will be unnecessary. it was, simply put, perfect. the service, food, ambiance, view. it was the ultimate dinning experience. a grand delight. worth the $$$$$, to the penny.

  • Pros: Perfect
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

03/02/10

WONDERFUL dining experience

by sharopooks

After just one brunch, Asiate has become one of our favorite restaurants. The food is amazing. It’s a 3 course set menu for brunch. 1st course is a tasting menu of 4 things; even if you don’t think you like an item, try it here, the dishes are delicious & innovative! (They’ll explain to you what everything is in vivid detail). 2nd course is your choice of 2 items (the sweet potato raviolis are excellent, as are the melt-in-your-mouth-like-cotton-candy waffles! all of it was spectacular but those were my faves). And then you get 2 scrumptious desserts. My husband & I are STILL dreaming of all the fabulous food we ate here! And a big plus is that the portions are a generous size – you get a great amount of food (unlike at some fine dining establishments where there are only a few bites per course). Of course, the scenic view of Central Park/Columbus Circle is very nice & a huge plus. Service is accommodating & friendly (excluding one chilly hostess…though everything that happened after we were seated helped us to forget her, ha). Sure, it’s not cheap to eat here, but it is worth the money you pay for a special event, or if you have enough money anyway. It is a TREAT & I can’t wait until we eat here again!!

  • Pros: ALL the brunch food in nice portions, the view, the service
  • Cons: It ain't cheap, one hostess was unfriendly
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/11/09

Second visit - very very disappointed

by G0709

Had a very pleasant experience when visited for the FIRST time last year - where the dishes were delicious and creative, view and atmosphere was amazing, hence decided to go back again for my birthday this year. Just got back from the restaurant actually and just wanted to say WHAT A FREAKING JOKE THE NEW TASTING MENU IS! The food was abysmal. Uni(sea urchin) and oysters to be specific tasted like they’d been soaked in toilet water since they were not fresh; Wagyu beef was soooo salty and over-cooked to the point it was like chewing on charcoal topped with industrial salt!! The tasting menu is compiled with various shellfish, fish, beef and desert. My bf and I were supposed to head to a club but the dinner was soo disgusting that now my bf is in the bathroom throwing up while I'm here typing this review. 2 people, a $570 dinner (tasting menu plus wine pairing, two sparkling water)… Waiter was trying to be very helpful but it’s hard to understand him. Wouldn’t go back even if it’s free unless they change the menu or CHEF.

  • Pros: Great view and atmosphere
  • Cons: Disgusting food, eww....
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/02/09

My favorite place in the city !

by ESKIN

I don't know why everyone says bad things about this place... maybe because they aren't used to dining the way Asiate allows you to dine but I adore this restaurant. I went the other day for lunch for my anniversary and made a reservation online. When we arrived they sat us as close to the window as possible, and when someone by the window moved they allowed us to take that table and the view over Central Park was amazing. You feel like you are eating in heaven almost. The food was incredible and they kept giving us complimentary dishes that were terrific (Spinach cheese bread delights & Shrimp in a special light sauce.) Our entree's were the best my boyfriend had the suckling pig & I had the tenderloin. The service is great and the best part was at the end they surprised us (even though i never once spoke to someone at the restaurant) with an amazing chocolate moose cake with strawberry inside and fruits on top and a candle in a strawberry with "Happy Anniversary" written in chocolate sauce on the side. It was perfect. 125$ at the end for an amazing lunch. (We had appetizers + a few beers also) The prices are VERY affordable if you have the money. I came for a dinner before this and loved it just as much. I will continue to dine at Asiate!

  • Pros: View, Food, Waiters, Feeling, Everything !
  • Cons: nothing everyone was polite and the food was amazing.

The Details on Asiate Restaurant

Place Categories:

  • great view
  • not recommend food
  • great service
  • great restaurant
  • never bad experience
  • nice special occasion place
  • romantic evening
  • delicious dishes
  • very professional staff
  • incredible overall atmosphere
  • enjoyed great meal
  • big portions
  • elegant dining room decor
  • creative desserts
  • extremely overrated asiate
  • very nice hostess
  • mediocre meal
  • romantic business lunch
  • great value
  • attentive waiters
  • very attentive server
  • big plus
  • terrific combination
  • politely discreet waitstaff
  • great quality
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