570 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY, 10022-6837
212-583-1668
212-583-1620
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Full service,
American-Chinese,

Restaurant Location
Major city
Number of Employees
10+
Number of Seats
151+
Average Price
$15 +
Restaurant Type
Full service
Cuisine
American-Chinese

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Comments(76)   

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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-12-08
If you are on an expense account this is a great call. Food is very good, service is excellent, and the restaurant is nice and quiet. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Good for Groups ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-11-23
I love Mr. K's. The food is great! The service is great! I visit this restaurant whenever I'm in NYC! Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Neighborhood Gem, Romantic, Special Occasion, Great for Lunch ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-11-23
The good: - The food was excellent, easily the best sweet and sour pork I've ever tasted. - The service was generally prompt and attentive. The not so good: - My gin and tonic wasn't great, the gin tasted cheap and the tonic was a little ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-11-19
I am from San Francisco and not a person who writes reviews or do I usually write restaurant review; if you want to go to a place that is quiet enough to talk with excellent food, service and a spectacular setting - try Mr. K's I will go ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-11-19
The restaurant is lovely. The service was attentive and friendly. I had asked for a quiet table and was given a perfect spot. My only problem was that the food was nothing to write home about. I had expected something bold and got bland. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-11-16
One of my favorites. Ladies get a little orchid to take home with them, ie good for dates. Special Features:Fit for Foodies, Good for Groups, Romantic, Great for Lunch ...?
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Reviewed by: wieslawab123996 on: 2009-11-04
been possessed by aliens because the food was horrible starting from greasy vegetarian spring rolls filled with things that don't even get close to what are vegetables(black pieces of who knows what,maybe alien food)and the dumplings?Green,probably made with ...?
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Reviewed by: Rvohora on: 2009-10-04
Took my girl friend there for her birthday. Food was pretty good, especially considering we ate all vegetarian food, though might not be worth the price tag. The place was very nice, and service is what you would expect from such a place. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-09-22
first time there because of online food critic recommendation, ordered Firecrack fish dinner set, it was just ordinary Chinese food. They did not give us our tea or coffee which were included in the dinner set. very dissapointed for my special day.?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-09-03
This place is great. Quality is really top notch for a chinese restaurant - this is fine dining chinese. People are very friendly and professional here. Really great service. Can even purhcase your own chop sticks and they'll keep them ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-09-03
Amazing. Pretty much everyithing was amazing. They do a lot for the UN, they are very experienced for large parties. They use to cater into the white house. Pretty impressive. They are very friendly there as well. Try thier fried rice ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-09-03
This place is pretty good, I'll admit, but I'm on the fence about continuing to go back unless I'm already in the area. The food is delicious, loads of flavor and great for sharing. However, the service is not as great as all the other ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-09-03
Traditional Chinese, fancy environment. VERY NICE PEOPLE. They all bend over backward to make sure you are just having the best time. I remember I went with my dad and he ordered lobster noodles and it was amazing. Their presentation is just ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2009-06-11
Service was really awesome, decor, ...pretty good too. I think the most expensive Chinese food I've ever had in my life. Bill came out to be like $50.00 per person and honestly, I couldnt tell the difference between this place from regular take out. But the service was really awesome!?
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Reviewed by: GeneA1140877 on: 2009-05-11
Dad was a WWII vet and he loved it. They catered to his every wish and gave him a special pic and card for his birthday---they were attentive, food was delicious and service immpecable! Too special to miss!! ...?
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Reviewed by: JeremyS598379 on: 2009-05-09
The food is overall very good but the crispy beef is to die for - I could eat it in a bag like popcorn! One of the best private room deals in the city. ...?
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Reviewed by: StellaT535661 on: 2009-04-29
of my favorites, this place is high above others. The food, the presentation, the serene setting and the service all combine for a satifying dinner. We attended a private party downstairs and it was the epitome of charm & elegance. The service was warm and welcoming. ...?
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Reviewed by: DavidW6063 on: 2009-04-29
a must have melts in your mouth and has great flavor. Very spacious and beautifully designed restaurant. Staff is very attentive and paces meal great. This is one of the top Chinese restaurants in Manhattan. ...?
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Reviewed by: KevinR2365 on: 2009-04-16
experience. The decor is a trendy art deco motiff the signals the unique and supoerior food to come.The fare is unusal and well prepared. The service impeccable and makes for a delightful dining experience. ...?
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Reviewed by: AlanC1145429 on: 2009-03-18
you mostly are paying for in this pricey and pretentious Chinese restaurant, where traditional Chinese dishes try to masquerade as haute cuisine. The crispy beef was too crispy, the seafood appetizer amazingly had no taste, and the Mongolian lamb was a great ...?
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Reviewed by: MichelleD2214 on: 2009-03-18
the decor is very cozy and plush. the waitstaff are very nice and helpful. if you're not chinese, you feel as though you're in stranger in their house. ...?
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Reviewed by: heatherp2502 on: 2009-03-18
the food tries to be gourmet chinese food, but is really just ordinary chinese fair on a nice plate with a lush pink atmosphere. The service is good, the decor is a little reminscent of the dynasty era but nicer than most chinese joints, ...?
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Reviewed by: NealW1088835 on: 2009-03-17
in an ugly restaurant. This place looks too good to actually be good, but one thing is certain the bill will be hard to swallow, even if your name is engraved on their chop stick. PS - Order Coffee at the end of the meal and see how they make it. ...?
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Reviewed by: AshishM84 on: 2009-02-17
I can write a long review about how good the food and service is at Mr.K's but that sometime is not needed when i can sum it up in just a few words. MR.K'S is the best Chinese Restaurant in all of New York. ...?
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Reviewed by: JohnL4611 on: 2008-12-16
Firecracker dishes are a favorite, but the staff can always be trusted to provide special dishes to accomodate diverse crowds. One of the best kept secrets in NY. ...?
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Reviewed by: Raj Ford on: 2008-11-11
This is such an elegant restaurant. If you like chinese food with a touch of class and elegance, this place is for you. It's set in a 1930's rich style and the food is to die for. ...?
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Reviewed by: tedelong on: 2008-09-16
After reading some of the negative reviews, I really wanted to see for myself. I was visiting NYC for the 1st time and got tired of same old stuff! Especially the "I'm better than you" attitudes or the "Do you really belong here? ...?
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Reviewed by: whydie11 on: 2008-04-05
menu, but little to choose from when it comes to meat and poultry. the decorations are amazing- nicest restaurant i have ever been to. the service paper you. price is perfect for a place that beautiful. ...?
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Reviewed by: A TripAdvisor Member on: 2008-03-07
Was going to give this 4 stars but the overall experience is worth 5. Situated at the bottom of the original RCA Victor building at 570 Lexington (the top of which rivals the Chrysler for style) the restaurant with its Art Deco interior is a ...?
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Reviewed by: Tahnee L. on: 2008-01-28
Probably my favorite restaurant in the city. I have been eating here for years, and I never get tired of it. Lovers dumplings, crispy beef, and lemon chicken is a personal favorite. I would have no problem if they simply stuffed me full ...?
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Reviewed by: PaulW1282794 on: 2007-11-13
atmosphere. Some may prefer what they term better authenticity, but, been there - done that, in China, Hong Kopng an on both coasts. Food was good quaklity, soup was excellent (always an impoprtant test). Can;t go wrong here. ...?
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Reviewed by: A TripAdvisor Member on: 2007-09-28
My boyfriend and I went to Mr. K's before seeing a broadway play on our two year anniversary. The place was amazing! The atmosphere was beautiful. The restaurant was pretty empty with customers so the waiters spent their time serving us. ...?
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Reviewed by: HappyToOblige on: 2007-09-27
in when Nixon was president) food and somewhat outlandish decor make this a noteworthy stop on the midtown expense account Chinese warhorse circuit, complete with old world service by black tie wait staff and courtly presentation -- the only thing missing is a dessert ...?
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Reviewed by: cjl491 on: 2007-08-14
service and elegant ambience but--and a big BUT--it is Chinese food for a non-Chinese clientele and catered for insipid American tastes: banal spicing, excessive saltiness, inauthentic ingredients (sorry to all the tasteful Americans out there ...?
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Reviewed by: akew on: 2007-07-20
Today was my third visit. Highly recommended for its beautiful art deco decor; lovely place settings, serving dishes, and cutlery; nice ambience; and excellent service. And these positive things are consistent -- they've been positive ...?
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Reviewed by: cward15 on: 2007-07-06
Great Chinese dishes. The sauces were delicious and the service was great, French serving style. The dumplings were delicious and expertly done. Ginger Basil chicken was great. The table setting was beautifully done with authentic ...?
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Reviewed by: PaulD1187709 on: 2007-05-13
restaurant. The food can be excellent unless you hit an off saturday evening when the food is too salty because the chef is on a vacation.The decor is opulent. Worth a visit ...?
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Reviewed by: KitKat on: 2007-05-07
when we're in the mood for the "utlimate" in Asian cuisine. The decor is fabulously opulent; the service appropriately attentive without being too much so. It's a favorite to bring friends. The food is consistently magical! ...?
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Reviewed by: MelanieO168686 on: 2007-04-29
Everything is pink -- and art deco. How much better could it get. I always feel like I'm on an extra-special fancy date when I eat there. It's fantastic. The food is really really good -- not orgasmic -- but yummy. ...?
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Reviewed by: BradM1105322 on: 2007-04-06
a high limit Kredit Kard. Super expensive Chinese...who knew you could spend so much and be hungry two hours later? Still excellent and creative food accompanied by top shelf service..definitely on the "must try" list. ...?
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Reviewed by: envymeny on: 2007-04-04
The food here is not good. Atmosphere and decor is pretentious and tacky. Had the sizzling pepper steak, west lake lobster, beef dumplings, and a noodle dish. Was not impressed by any one of them. I have had so much better. ...?
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Reviewed by: HarrietN237124 on: 2007-03-30
big enough to share. The one drawback is that we couldn't get the waiters to refill our water glasses (probably because it wasn't pricy bottled), but they were too quick to grab our plates before we were all finished with the course. ...?
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Reviewed by: YanZ2613 on: 2007-03-30
seats, especially the booths, are great. What is most pretentious, and I must admit, impressive, is what the food is served in. My delicious hot and sour soup was served in a bronze domed bowl with a small fire underneath to keep it warm. There was a amuse-bouche of sorbet to ...?
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Reviewed by: saki_suzy on: 2007-03-09
I went to last year with friends for my husbands birthday and this year on Valentine's day-- and both experiences were wonderful. The service was excellent and the food, while not the best the best in the world, was very very good. ...?
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Reviewed by: sully45 on: 2007-01-30
I love Chinese cuisine and have had it all over the country. This has to be among the best I have ever had. The prices are reasonable and the service is fine. The food was exactly as I ordered and came out in the time frame it should. ...?
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Reviewed by: P2EKYS on: 2006-11-30
chinese i have eaten. The duck was dry and cold, pancakes were like eating a wet suit (thick and chewy) Mains were covered in vinegar, all dishes over cooked. "boiled" rice was dark and tastlessThe decor was nice but i guess paid for by the most overpriced food i ...?
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Reviewed by: chocolorac on: 2006-11-16
During my trip to NYC, a friend wanted to show me to a nice place, so we went to check out Mr. K's -- with its high ratings and all. Well, based on my experience, I'm quite puzzled about the reasons behind the kudos. ...?
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Reviewed by: pianotu on: 2006-08-18
I understand most Chinese restaurants lack friendly service and decent decor, a fact that sometimes troubles and embarrasses a native Chinese like me. But no matter what, the food comes first. I was treated to the "Banquet prix fixe"--85 ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2006-06-22
Mr. K's cuisine is as authentically Chinese as the decor is Art-Deco. Legendary service, selections from the great expanse of mainland China and elsewhere, and an extensive wine list make this one of Midtown's finest Chinese restaurants. ...?
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Reviewed by: hampsterhampster18 on: 2006-06-20
this is the best restaurant ive been to. the food is great, atmosphere is awesome and the service rocks. take it from someone who would eat there any day! ...?
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Reviewed by: ThereseHeather on: 2006-06-06
Can we say gourmet Chinese? Employers and business contacts have treated me to Mr. K's and I have taken several clients to Mr. K's, it's that impressive. The service is unmatched by any other except the very best. This is definitely a ...?
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Reviewed by: laraeden on: 2006-04-17
The decor was Art Deco and the service impecable. The hot and sour sup was scrumptious and the sesame prawns were perfect! And for a restaurant in Manhattan the prices were quite reasonable. If you want to be treated like a king or queen I ...?
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Reviewed by: A TripAdvisor Member on: 2005-10-30
We recently had a dinner at Mr. K's, in New York City, for my husband's birthday, believing it to be an upscale Chinese restaurant. The atmosphere and the decor are fine, but the the food in your local Chinese restaurant could be better. ...?
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Reviewed by: bandod on: 2005-07-19
I went for lunch in this Chinese restaurant in hope of experiencing the finest Chinese in New York. What I actually got were entrees sweet enough to paralyze my tongue. The appetizer was sweet, lemon sorbet was sweet, the main dish was ...?
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Reviewed by: lab321 on: 2005-07-18
This is hands down my favorite Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. The food can best be described as fine Chinese (ex: the dumplings definitely are not the frozen ones that you get at so many of the restaurants in the Village, they have to be ...?
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Reviewed by: jameskevin on: 2005-06-11
This restaurant is bad for kids! I should know. I have 4 of them. My kids hated the food, even though it was ok for me. Plus, you should see the way the restaurant looks. No cool decorations. Also, the waiters were busy watching baseball ...?
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Reviewed by: smgoren on: 2005-06-06
Hands down the best chinese food I have ever tasted in my life! Ordering tips- Crispy beef appetizer, grand marnier prawns, and the most incredible duck. Very pricey but do yourself the favor... ...?
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Reviewed by: xihong on: 2005-06-01
ONE RAINY SUNDAY AFTERNOON,CASUALLY DRESSED,I WAS FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO TAKE REFUGE IN THE ENTRANCE WAY OF MR.K's TO KEEP FROM GETTING WET.I PEEKED INSIDE AND WAS TAKEN BACK BY WHAT I SAW-A BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT.I DECIDED TO EAT THERE,BUT UPON ...?
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Reviewed by: jltan on: 2005-05-20
Not the average Chinese restaurant. This place is exquisitely designed and the food is well-prepared. Not to mention the excellent service.??I agree that the entrees are a little bit above-the-average priced but it's worth it. I like ...?
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Reviewed by: webxmoviesrnr on: 2005-02-20
On the 8th February I was in New York and I found the Mr.K by chance and with an instinct I went in. The place was nearly full at 8:30 PM...and I had to wait at the bar having a glass of champagne until I was called to be seated. ...?
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Reviewed by: mxtarantino on: 2004-11-26
Seriously speaking, this place has the most cleanest bathroom i have ever sceen. On top of that, they have this great rice bowl holder that flips open. Man. That was cool. To the food: for a fancy restaurant like that, they give a good ...?
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Reviewed by: qtgurljny on: 2004-10-31
Mr K's is an upscale Chinese restaurant that offers traditional as well as popular western dishes. Overall the food is very good (although I have had better authentic dishes in places that were not as asthetically pleasing), excellent ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2004-09-23
To get the Peking Duck you must go with a party of 4 or more - it's well worth it though. The other dishes are generally above average as well. It's one of the few places in Chinatown with a white-tablecloth motif ...?
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Reviewed by: foodman25 on: 2004-07-13
Went to Mr. K's not knowing what to expect. I had never really dined on "upscale" Chinese food. I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised. The place is absolutely beautiful with huge space and large tables with fine pink linens. ...?
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Reviewed by: rbpntn on: 2004-05-12
I love this place. The food is top shelf...prices are high but the quality is outstanding. I would say the interior is a little tired by NYC standards...but I go every time I'm in New York. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2004-01-12
My initial thoughts were that this restaurant was a date place, and could very well pass for one, if it wasn't located in the middle of a commercial-heavy neighborhood, and somewhat distant from the exciting social hot spots of the city. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2003-12-30
If you want to impress someone, this is the place. It is the royal treatment "Chinese Style, " however, the food is not as exceptional as the presentation. The service and decor is top notch, too bad their chef is not more than average. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2003-11-21
This restaurant has the feel of the imperial courts back in China. Yet it has a British colonial touch with its high celing & chandeliers. It's heavily carpeted, complete with rosewood furniture. Meat lovers & vegetarians will find plenty to ...?
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Reviewed by: lancemanhattan on: 2003-10-10
This was my 5th time eating here and Its always been phenomenal. They have so many unique dishes with fair prices. the waiters are able to help yoiu choose. Definately get the crispybeef for an appetizer and peking duck as well. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2003-10-03
The plain exterior of the building covers up the Asian, yet modern decor of the interior. The prominent Chinese props that decorate the interior are sharply contrasted by the modernistic round, plush booths. The dining hall boasts very high ...?
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Reviewed by: eating on: 2003-09-02
This is my first time dining at Mr. K's. It was a very impressive experience. I had the same feeling my first time at Shun Lee's. The next 2 times at Shun Lee, I was vey disappointed. based upon this visit, they take the quality and ...?
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Reviewed by: Bill Kupec on: 2002-12-21
Pleasant and helpful management, beautiful surroundings, GREAT service, outstanding food, great chef. Who could ask for anything more or better!!! Best in Manhattan. ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on: 2001-01-05
A vastly overrated restaurant, but still good. The restaurant is beautiful and the service impecable. The presentation of your meal is outstanding. The problem? Nothing. Is. Ever. Hot. Ever. I've been there several times and without fail, ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on:
Mr. K's is one of New York's most elegant Chinese restaurants. The interior features graceful banquettes and easy chairs, museum-grade jade artifacts and glass cases of celebrity chopsticks (call ahead and you can have personalized ones ...?
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Reviewed by: Gabriella Gershenson on:
Guests enter a stunning landmark deco building to be seated in high-backed banquettes and equally cushy armchairs bedecked in peach and mauve tones. The genteel colors match the fussy presentation. Everything, from the chopstick stand to the ...?
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Reviewed by: Anonymous on:
Pricey, fancy and very pink, Mr K's serves dishes from the Shanghai, Peking, Hunan, and Szechuan regions. Shades of coral and rose adorn the walls, carpets and the high-backed, cushioned armchairs. Genteel service provides steaming ...?

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