Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish, Mala Kitchen and Mrs. An Thai, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Manhattan's Upscale Chinese Destinations
Manhattan’s upscale Chinese dining scene offers a sophisticated blend of traditional flavors and modern flair, ranging from the theatrical atmosphere of Tao Downtown to the refined elegance of 53. This curated collection showcases the borough's premier destinations for elevated Asian cuisine, featuring everything from authentic hot pot at Da Long Yi to innovative fusion at BIXI and Buddakan. Whether you are seeking fresh seafood, bold Thai influences, or contemporary American-Chinese dishes, these establishments provide the perfect backdrop for a memorable night out in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Chinese Restaurants in Manhattan | Upscale Chinese Food
- Nai Brother Sauerkraut Fish · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Kitchen · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mrs. An Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Tipsy Shanghai · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Charm Thai Express · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Da Long Yi Hot Pot · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Tea Magic · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Marwin Thai · rated 5/5: Thai.
- Super Taste · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Mala Town 自选麻辣烫 · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Hot zone · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Wow Bao - Queens · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Miss Dumpling · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Peacock Gourmet · rated 5/5: Chinese.
- Dhakaya Restaurant · rated 5/5: Indian.
- Mitr Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Grata Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- AJA Dumplings · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Yoonkao Thai · rated 4.9/5: Thai.
- Dumpling Magic · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- 라홍부 마라탕 뉴저지 Rahongbu Malatang 辣洪府 麻辣烫 · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- ER HOT POT - 6TH AVE 贰火锅 · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Cozy Rice · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- DAO Dim Sum & Chinese Cuisine · rated 4.9/5: Chinese.
- Dao Dim Sum · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Plue · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Yumpling · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Tam Mai Thai · rated 4.8/5: Thai.
- Spice Lamb · rated 4.8/5: Chinese.
- Bao Bao Cafe · rated 4.8/5: chinese_restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
