
Chef Guo - 小国宴
Behind a bell-entry door in Midtown, this quiet spot hosts theatrical banquets of traditional Chinese imperial cuisine.
- Tue – Sun, 18:00 – 23:00
- $$$$
- 135 East 50th Street
- 4.7 (137 reviews)
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Wenjie GuoChef
Guo WenjunChef
Ding GuangzhouOther
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Chef Wenjie Guo, a disciple of royal culinary lineages, crafts multi-course menus that apply traditional Chinese techniques to a mix of Chinese and global ingredients. The dishes aim to make unfamiliar textures and flavors accessible to unprepared palates without sacrificing authentic representation. The interior is richly decorated to evoke a palace dinner, creating a slow-paced enclave. However, the experience divides opinion; while the culinary artistry is praised, some guests find the high-end pricing out of sync with the service and decor.
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