(212) 995-1330
2 Lexington Ave
(21st Street)
New York,
NY
10010
40.7384
-73.9856
Neighborhoods: Gramercy Park, Midtown
Wakiya Gramercy Park Hotel
What People Are Saying About Wakiya Gramercy Park Hotel
The Editor
Erin Behan
Citysearch
The Scene – Three words to describe the long corridor that serves as Ian Schrager's Chinese muse? How about sumptuous, modern and vampy. Its crimson carpet and fleur de lis wallcoverings contrast with dark wood tables, and gossamer-like threads separate the tables and their well-dressed guests from the central runway, er, walkway. Pleasant servers help to soften the menu's price tag. – – The Food – Flavors are rewardingly subtle and ingredients top-notch throughout chef Yuji Wakiya's menu. Bang Bang chicken presents shredded chicken with a sesame-chile oil for a…
10/07/08
Innovative Dishes
by foodenthusiast84
The dishes were unique in flavor and presentation. The customer service was excellent and the place is beautifully decorated. It is overpriced, but I enjoyed splurging and dressing up for the occasion. My favorite dish was the peking duck. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and I left as a satisfied guest.
- Pros: Great Service
07/31/08
Good food, interesting presentation
by vranka
6 of us went to Wakiya during restaurant week. The menu list was thus limited yet inspiring. The 9-part hors d'oeuvre was interesting and delicious. The entre portions are quite small but filling (at least for a female). Dessert presentation was the highlight of the evening! The only con is that the table setting (too wide across) is not necessarily condusive to engaging everyone in a conversation given the background noise.
The mojito was excellent yet quite pricey! All in all good experience.
- Pros: Interesting presentation
- Cons: Small portions, expensive
05/14/08
great wait staff, tasty food
by sweater98
I recently was here with a small group and we tried the tasting menu of 7 courses. Although each course was small and took a while to come out, the food was great and the wait staff explained each course. They even went out of their way to accommodate a vegetarian at the table. Great atmosphere, the room design is incredible and lends itself to the experience you're hoping for. Overall a very good experience.
The Details on Wakiya Gramercy Park Hotel
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are booked weeks in advance, so call early, and be prepared for a response of "Would you prefer 6 or 9pm?"
Group Dining:
There is one table that seats 10 and it's booked nightly for 6pm and 9:30pm.
What to Drink:
The bartenders know how to mix mean specialty cocktails--the cucumber martini is a nice foil to the menu's flavors--but beware the $14 price tag.
The Extras:
Run by a team from Nobu, this restaurant's menu is, like its predecessor, divided in many parts with cold dishes, soups, dim sum, hot dishes and a noodles and rice section all sharing space. The entire meal is meant to be shared.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
People Watching, Hotel Restaurants, Business Dining, Group Dining
Cuisine:
Notable Chef:
Yuji Wakiya
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