Chinese Tuxedo Introduce
In the heart of Manhattan’s historic Chinatown, where tradition and innovation often collide, you'll find a truly unique dining destination: Chinese Tuxedo. This isn't your average Chinese restaurant; it's a stylish, upscale establishment that has redefined what a Chinese dining experience can be in New York City. Housed in a former opera house on the winding and storied Doyers Street, Chinese Tuxedo seamlessly blends a rich, historical setting with a modern, elegant, and romantic atmosphere.
The moment you step inside, you're transported to a world of sophisticated design and chic vibes. The space is beautifully decorated, with an almost cinematic quality that feels both intimate and grand. It’s a place that’s as much about the ambiance as it is about the food. While it honors the heritage of its location, the menu at Chinese Tuxedo offers a contemporary and creative take on traditional Chinese flavors, making it a "fusion-y" experience that appeals to a diverse crowd of food lovers, from locals seeking a trendy dinner spot to tourists looking for a memorable night out. The restaurant has quickly become a go-to for those who appreciate both excellent cuisine and a stunning environment.
Chinese Tuxedo is located at the intriguing address of 5 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA. Doyers Street, often called the "Bloody Angle," is a famously curved and historic street in Chinatown that adds to the restaurant's mysterious and captivating allure. Its location makes it easily accessible from many parts of Manhattan.
For those using public transportation, the restaurant is within walking distance of several subway stations, including the Canal Street and Grand Street stops, serving multiple train lines. This makes it a convenient choice for New Yorkers coming from various boroughs. For drivers, a number of paid parking garages and lots are available in the surrounding Chinatown area, though street parking can be challenging to find. It is a good idea to research and book a parking spot in advance, especially during peak dining hours. The restaurant is committed to ensuring all guests can enjoy their experience, providing a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating.
Chinese Tuxedo offers a streamlined and sophisticated dining experience with a focus on quality and ambiance.
- Dine-in Service: The primary service is its elegant dine-in experience, perfect for a romantic date night, a special celebration with friends, or a memorable gathering. The restaurant is known for its attentive table service.
- Takeout: While the atmosphere is a major draw, Chinese Tuxedo also provides a takeout option for those who wish to enjoy their food at home.
- Private Dining: For larger groups or private events, the restaurant features a private dining room, allowing for a more exclusive and personalized experience.
- Extensive Bar Offerings: The bar onsite is a key highlight, offering a great selection of alcohol, beer, cocktails, wine, and hard liquor. This makes it a popular destination for late-night food and drinks.
What sets Chinese Tuxedo apart from other restaurants in the area is its dedication to a full sensory experience.
- Upscale and Romantic Atmosphere: The restaurant's decor and lighting create a cozy, trendy, and romantic atmosphere that is perfect for a special occasion. It's a departure from the traditional, bustling Chinese dining hall, offering a more intimate setting.
- Creative Menu: The menu is a modern and creative interpretation of Chinese cuisine. While not strictly traditional, dishes like the “strange flavor” burrata, squid ink noodles, and the highly-praised fried eggplant demonstrate a unique and bold approach to flavor.
- Great Cocktail and Wine Selection: Chinese Tuxedo is highly regarded for its bar program. The great cocktail and wine lists offer pairings that perfectly complement the innovative menu, enhancing the overall dining experience.
- Reservations Required: Due to its popularity, reservations are required and dinner reservations are highly recommended. It’s a place that often has a wait, so planning ahead is a must. Reservations can be made via phone.
- Vegetarian Options: The menu includes a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free options, ensuring a diverse range of diners can enjoy the food.
For reservations or more information about the restaurant, please use the following contact details.
- Address: 5 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA
- Phone: (646) 355-8693
For New Yorkers seeking a departure from the traditional and an embrace of the new, Chinese Tuxedo is an excellent choice. It is worth choosing for its unparalleled atmosphere, which provides a romantic and upscale backdrop for a night out. While some dishes lean into a "fusion" style, many are celebrated for their incredible execution, particularly the fried items like the crispy eggplant and yellow lantern fried chicken. The Squid Ink Noodles and the famous Lobster Noodles are often mentioned as must-try dishes that showcase the kitchen's creativity and skill.
This is not the place for a quick, casual meal; it's a destination for a full dining experience. The attentiveness of the service, combined with the quality of the food and the stunning venue, makes the price point feel justified. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a special occasion, or simply want to treat yourself to a beautiful meal in a beautiful setting, Chinese Tuxedo delivers. It’s a perfect spot for groups of friends and couples who want to enjoy a sophisticated and trendy evening in one of New York City’s most historic and intriguing neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a dining experience that feels both unique and authentically New York, Chinese Tuxedo is a top contender.
Chinese Tuxedo Menu
COLD
- spicy cucumbers $7.00
pickled in chili, ginger & rice wine
- strange flavor” burrata $18.00
sesame & black vinegar dressing, peanuts, green sichuan peppercorn (v)
- hamachi $23.00
crudo with ponzu brown butter, black beans, rice pearls
- beef tartare $23.00
white soy, squid ink crackers
VEGETABLES
- crispy eggplant $15.00
coated in a sweet & sticky sichuan peanut caramel
- stir fried iceberg lettuce $14.00
wok-tossed with snow peas, garlic, soy dressing
- steamed snow pea leaves $14.00
served with light soy dressing, fried shallots
- stir fried cultivated hen of the woods mushroom $21.00
with a savory soy custard
RICE & NOODLES
- vegetarian xo fried rice $19.00
vegetarian xo sauce, shiitake, corn, furikake
- johny fried rice 4.0 $25.00
bay scallop, barbecue pork combination rice
- spicy mi goreng $16.00
stirred noodles with peanuts, chili, seven second egg
- squid ink noodles $22.00
pan-tossed with shiitake mushrooms, salted seaweed, garlic, chili
- lobster noodles $68.00
whole maine lobster, egg noodles, garlic butter
SEAFOOD & MEATS
- guangdong style whole crispy snapper $58.00
fried whole snapper with spicy habanero sauce
- steamed branzino $38.00
with seared leeks, fried garlic, tamari soy dressing
- yellow lantern fried chicken $29.00
aji amarillo chili
- ‘xinjiang beef’ dry aged sirloin $42.00
tossed with northern chinese style spices, roasted cashews
- salt & pepper pork chop $32.00
tempura fried with drunken sweet & sour sauce
DESSERTS
- crème brûlée chinese custard tart $12.00
- “peachy clean” $14.00
DIM SUM
- sweet potato curry spring roll $6.00
(1) with red vinegar gastrique
- braised black pepper oxtail bun $7.00
(1) with pickled chili relish
- fried bad boy oysters $15.00
(3) crispy newfoundland oysters, chinese cured pork, sauce gribiche
- pork & prawn jian dui $18.00
(3) water chestnut, caramelized chinese mustard
- pan fried chicken & mushroom dumpling $15.00
(4) pan-fried dumpling, chicken, maitake mushrooms, three cup sauce
- shrimp wontons $18.00
(4) steamed wontons, shiro dashi, aromatic chili oil
- shiitake and shepherd’s purse dumpling $15.00
(4) steamed dumplings, caramelized shallot sauce, "fish fragrant" dressing
- crispy pork & chive dumpling $16.00
(4) pan-fried lattice style dumplings, black vinegar dressing
- 5 spice quail $16.00
crispy quail, fried curry leaves, lime & white pepper dipping sauce
- lobster & shrimp sesame toast $22.00
canadian rock lobster & shrimp mousse, milk bread, spicy conpoy jam, pickled cabbage
GLUTEN FREE
- hamachi $23.00
crudo of hamachi with tamari dressing chives & rice pearls
- crispy eggplant $15.00
salt and pepper crispy eggplant tempura with toasted sesame and green scallion
- stir fried iceberg lettuce $14.00
wok-tossed with snow peas, garlic, soy dressing
- steamed snow pea leaves $14.00
served with tamari soy dressing & scallions
- johny fried rice 4.0 $25.00
bay scallop, barbecue pork combination rice
- steamed branzino $38.00
with seared leeks, fried garlic & a tamari soy dressing
- ‘xinjiang beef’ dry aged sirloin $42.00
tossed with northern chinese style spices, roasted cashews
- salt & pepper pork chop $32.00
red vinegar gastrique, pickled mustard green & scallion
VEGETARIAN
- spicy cucumbers $7.00
pickled cucumbers & green tomatoes in a chili & rice wine dressing
- “strange flavor” burrata $18.00
sesame & black vinegar dressing, peanuts, green sichuan peppercorn
- sweet potato curry spring roll $6.00
served with red vinegar gastrique
- shiitake and shepherd’s purse dumpling $15.00
steamed dumplings with caramelized shallot sauce & "fish fragrant" dressing
- crispy eggplant $15.00
coated in a sweet & sticky sichuan peanut caramel
- stir fried iceberg lettuce $14.00
wok-tossed with snow peas, garlic & soy paste
- steamed snow pea leaves $14.00
served with light soy & scallions
- stir fried cultivated hen of the woods mushrooms $21.00
with a savory soy custard
- vegetarian xo fried rice $19.00
house-made vegetarian xo sauce with shiitake, corn
- spicy mi goreng $16.00
udon noodles in a spicy peanut sauce
SHELLFISH FREE
- spicy cucumbers $7.00
pickled cucumbers & green tomatoes in a chili & rice wine dressing
- “strange flavor” burrata $18.00
sesame and black vinegar dressing, peanuts, & green sichuan peppercorn
- hamachi $23.00
crudo of hamachi with ponzu brown butter, black bean, rice pearls
- sweet potato curry spring roll $6.00
served with red vinegar gastrique
- pan fried chicken & mushroom dumpling $15.00
three cup sauce
- shiitake and shepherd’s purse dumpling $15.00
steamed dumplings with caramelized shallot sauce & "fish fragrant" dressing
- crispy pork & chive dumpling $16.00
pan-fried lattice style dumplings with black vinegar dressing
- 5 spice quail $16.00
crispy quail, fried curry leaves, lime & white pepper dipping sauce
- crispy eggplant $15.00
coated in a sweet & sticky sichuan peanut caramel
- stir fried iceberg lettuce $14.00
wok-tossed with snow peas, garlic & soy paste
- steamed snow pea leaves $14.00
served with light soy & scallions
- stir fried cultivated hen of the woods mushrooms $21.00
with a savory soy custard
- vegetarian xo fried rice $19.00
house-made vegetarian xo sauce with shiitake, corn & furikake
- spicy mi goreng $16.00
udon noodles in a spicy peanut sauce
- yellow lantern fried chicken $29.00
aji amarillo chili
- steamed branzino $38.00
with seared leeks, fried garlic & a tamari soy dressing
- guangdong style whole crispy snapper $58.00
fried whole snapper with spicy habanero sauce
Chinese Tuxedo Details
Service options
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Dinner
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
- Upscale
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Reservations required
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
- Parking
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1The best part about this spot is the atmosphere. It's beautifully decorated and has a charming yet not too excessively classy vibe. Food-wise, I found most things were decent, although some were a bit too fusion-y for my personal taste. The most memorable meal was the XO crab butter noodles. Otherwise, the service was very attentive. I'd still recommend it if you're looking for an elegant place to try, although if you're looking for traditional Chinese cuisine, this place is not it.
August 18 · Khoi PhamAll the dishes were seriously so good! Three three of us loved everything and our favorites were the fried eggplant and squid noodles. They do an amazing job with fried dishes! Lit every single one we tried was incredible. Definitely one of my favorite Chinese spots in the city. The portion was p small so recommend ordering multiple dishes. We got 4 appetizers, 3 main, and 2 desserts for three people and was a good amount
July 18 · Doah KwonFirst visit and absolutely unforgettable. I had the privilege of dining here as a guest of Amazon and want to thank them for hosting at such an incredible place.From the moment we arrived the ambiance was perfect, a seamless blend of upscale, modern, and inviting. The service was impeccable, attentive without being intrusive, with drinks and food flowing throughout the evening, literally.The culinary experience was outstanding. Every dish was vibrant, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Dish after dish, I was fulfilled and it was outstanding.Crazy because just last week we were at Resident’s 58th Street location with a Michelin chef, yet Chinese Tuxedo matched that level of quality and creativity with ease.The entire evening felt effortless, with the kitchen and bar working in perfect harmony. There was never a pause, never an empty glass, and every plate impressed. You can feel the pride in every detail from presentation to pacing. (Wish I’d taken more pictures but was having too much fun!)An absolutely top tier dining experience in NYC. Although we were over 20 guests, nonstop delight.Whether for a special event, a business dinner, or a night out with friends, Chinese Tuxedo delivers on every level.Thank you again Amazon and Chinese Tuxedo!
August 12 · John PI had an amazing experience at Chinese Tuxedo! I was intrigued by how hidden it was, and once I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was top-notch. The drinks were also great. The ambiance is fantastic, and the staff is friendly and attentive. I highly recommend the veggie dumplings and the oxtail bun—they were both flavorful and satisfying. To top it off, I discovered a speakeasy in the basement, which had an incredible vibe. Definitely a must-visit!
April 22 · Berka LynneFood was completely disgraceful. I usually never write bad reviews but what the hell! Don’t get any dish from the dim sum or any of the fried items. All the fried items were pre-fried. Frozen & refried. The crisp was all stale and tasted terrible. Avoid the hamachi the raw fish was NOT fresh at all. My husband got a cocktail & it was not good at all. The only dish that was decent was the butter xo crab noodles & the fried rice dish. But I would not come back for anything. So much more actual good restaurants in Chinatown with tasty food. I wouldn’t even consider the food here mediocre.
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