(212) 888-4555

216 E 49th St
New York, NY 10017 40.7549 -73.9709

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Neighborhoods: Midtown East (Turtle Bay), Midtown, Midtown East

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4 Star Rating: Recommended

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5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/07/09

Top notch Chinese Food!

by Scott Lawrence at Citysearch

I went here on a recommendation by a close friend. To cut to the chase, this restaurant is top notch. If you like shrimp you will die for the Grand Marnier Shrimp. Have it as an appetizer and the move on to the sweet and sour pork. If you like something a little on the spicy side try the Mongolian beef. It is top notch. This is a must visit Chinese restaurant. I am going back again with some business associates for lunch this week. This is just 3 days after my dinner there. Oh yes, it is that good!

  • Pros: Great service, great food, great atmosphere.
  • Cons: This isn't cheap chinese nor would you want it to be.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/28/08

Great Chinese!

by citilivin at Citysearch

I've been going to this place for years and it has never disappointed me. The place is beautiful with a chic atmosphere. The service is always excellent and the food is absolutely delicious. It might seem pricey, but the portions are quite large and the quality of the food is great. I definitely recommend giving Chin Chin a try!

1 Star Rating: Poor

05/12/08

Nothing special

by myla35 at Citysearch

Food is mediocre at best, and not sure what the hype is about the dining room. Far from elegant food or dining room. So many better places with authentic chinese without French and Italian music playing.

  • Pros: Close to my apartment
  • Cons: Atmosphere, food and did not get the Italian/French music playing
2 Star Rating: Below Average

05/05/08

Boo!

by Helenic at Citysearch

I have eaten chinese food at different restaurant so many times and i can say that this place is not a place to eat fine chinese cuisine.go somewhere else.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

02/17/08

Good chinese food. Good service.

by ChristinaRay at Citysearch

Went there on a Saturday in Feb 08 and the service was very good. Everyone was extremely nice, and the food did not take long to arrive at our table. I had a good time, and was able to carry a conversation without them trying to rush you out of the restaurant. The taste and quality of the food were good as well. The food doesnt have excesses amounts of oil. If you want good chinese food where the quality and service of the food are great then go to Chin Chin.

  • Pros: Good food, fast and friendly service.
  • Cons: Price, although its not that bad for the quality.
3 Star Rating: Average

02/08/08

Good food, semi-friendly staff, a bit pricey

by lizzyred8 at Citysearch

We made last minute reservations for a table of 9 during Restaurant Week. Staff was accomodating allowing us to be seated before the entire party arrived. The options on the pre fixe menu were broad, but I must say the food was up to par with what you would find at any standard Chinese restaurant, and probably for less $ (even w the pre fixe). We ordered 4 bottles of wine throughout the night. The staff was less than enthusiastic about serving us, and definitely took their time with attending to our table. At one point the waiter spilled a glass of water across the table, and proceeded to soak it up without the mention of an apology. Crossing this off of my list of places to return to.

  • Pros: food was ok
  • Cons: service, price
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/18/08

Perfect, even in a holiday rush

by scotts at Citysearch

Went for dinner Christmas evening. The place was jammed but service was excellent. Food was even better.

The best meal we had this time around (except Grimaldi's which was transcendent, but that doesn't dount cause it's pizza not upscale dining)

  • Pros: Service
  • Cons: crowded
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/14/07

CHIN CHIN IS AMAZING

by fdr17 at Citysearch

Lets put it this way if you have money to burn and you love Chinese food this is the PLACE to go. Their sesame chicken is to die for and the atmosphere is pleasent and upscale.

  • Pros: ATMOSPHERE AND CUISINE
  • Cons: EXPENSIVE
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/13/07

REALLY RIDICULOUSLY GOOD CHINESE FOOD!!!

by queen_v at Citysearch

seriously. best in the city. i go here all the time and the service is always super fast and polite too. every dish is super tasty and they have an interesting menu for a chinese place. my faves are the shrimp dumplings, shark's fin soup, and peking duck or duck a l'orange. i really don't understand why the reviews below mine are so bad, everybody i know loves this place.

plus i've seen derek jeter, mariah carey, and david/victoria beckham (to name a few) having low-key dinners here. if it's good enough for them, it's good enough for me!

  • Pros: good food, good service, celeb spotting
  • Cons: bathroom could use update
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/11/07

Over-priced, bland food, rude service

by mrgnyny at Citysearch

Would never eat here again. The food and the service are no better than the cheap joints in Chinatown. This is supposed to be a high class restaurant ? Who are they kidding?

  • Pros: Empty - easy to get a seat
  • Cons: Food and service

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