Chi Restaurant & Bar 棋酒吧餐厅

TLDR: New popular Sichuan restaurant near Hudson Yards and below Hell's Kitchen. Cool story, a doctor by day and chef by night. Excellent cocktails and a wide variety of food. Fish fillet with chilis was super pretty, the mushrooms with salted egg yolk are addicting and the mala trio is a great way to start! Tried this with a friend and overall pretty tasty. Nice cocktail program with a solid happy hour deal too. We tried the mala trio which was a nice appetizxer dish with three different mala bites. The fish fillets was chopped chilis was a super pretty dish. Double cooked pork was excellent, chongqing chicken was spicy. The mushrooms tossed in salted duck egg yolk was very enjoyable to much on. The dan dan noodle was probably more than we needed but nonetheless, any meal with a mouthful of noodles is happiness. I haven't been back since but I definitely will be. It's gotten much more busy since I came but that's always a good sign.

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Had the steamed sea bass, which was quite good. Though it took some 30 minutes to come out. The other two things we had were shrimp dumplings and garlic green beans. Both were average. The shrimp dumplings were very sticky -- the stickiest we had ever seen. Both of these are probably 3 ⭐, and the sea bass probably 4.5 ⭐. Service was ok. Multiple times we just couldn't get anyone's attention for 5-10 minutes even though the place was maybe only 50% occupied (a Wednesday evening). The interior of the restaurant was fairly nice, despite the non-descript exterior.

This is the best Szechuan in NYC. From a modern approach to authentic flavor. Friendly staff, warm environment, and a soulful. We had a 50 person party in the back too and EVERYONE in my party was raving about the food. - Cumin lamb - Cucumber salad - The wok springs beans I also saw the Dr Chef from TV there which was cool! Kid-friendliness: We had plenty of high chairs for the kids (14) and enough space for the adults to mingle and hang out. Super cool!

Good place for a large party in the area.

Excellent food, have been waiting for a place of this quality level to open in Hell’s Kitchen.

The food was amazing, the staff incredible. And Cindy was amazing. She remembered us every time we walk I

This place opened roughly 1 year ago and I’m so happy it did. It’s become my go-to for Chinese food. The atmosphere is great, service is attentive, prices are fair, and the food is phenomal. They have a great happy hour deal too!

This restaurant excels in its dishes, ambiance, and service – a perfect choice for casual gatherings with family and friends, as well as hosting guests or banquets. The exterior of the restaurant may not catch your eye, but the interior is incredibly spacious, tastefully decorated, and the seating is well-distanced, creating a quiet and conducive environment for conversations. The menu offers a diverse range of styles, with both Sichuan and Shanghai cuisines standing out, and the cost-effectiveness is commendable.

Best Chinese restaurant we have been to for over a decade. Fantastic food and great service.