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This multi-level space near MoMA pairs modern Asian plates with rotating gallery art and a subterranean lounge.
- Mon – Fri, 11:45 – 14:30, 17:00 – 22:00; Sat, 17:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00
- $$$$
- 53 West 53rd Street
- 4.3 (725 reviews)
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Description
Art throughout the three-story space is curated by the Friedrich Petzel Gallery, setting a striking visual tone for the dining rooms. Downstairs, the intimate 32-seat lounge, BA53MENT, offers a subterranean escape. The menu spans coastal and regional Asian flavors—including a dedicated Sunday Dim Sum brunch, eel club sandos, and cod clay pots. While the design and food win praise, some visitors find that the high price point does not always match the consistency of the service. Advance reservations are recommended.
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