Cafe China – Chinese
Stepping into this emerald-hued sanctuary feels like a cinematic journey to 1930s Shanghai, where vintage posters and soft jazz melodies evoke a sense of nostalgic glamour. The air is thick with the intoxicating scent of toasted chilies and Sichuan peppercorns, signaling a kitchen that masterfully balances fiery heat with the refined elegance of traditional technique. Each dish arrives as a vibrant celebration of texture and spice, inviting guests to linger in an atmosphere that is as soulful as it is sophisticated.
59, West 37th Street, New York, NY, 10018 +1-212-213-2810Rating: 4.3/5 (3046 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Menu
- WHITE Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott - 9
- RED Pinot Noir, Cloudline Cellars 2022 - 10
- ROSE Sangiovese, La Spinetta "Il Rosé di Casanova" - 9
- Draught Sapporo Premium Lager - 6
- By the Bottle Tsing Tao, China - 6
- Sake Lucky Cup (180mL) - 8
- 荔枝丹 Lucky Lychee - 16
- 色·戒 Lust Caution - 16
- 二零四六 2046 - 17
- 海上花 Flowers of Shanghai - 18
- 堕落天使 Fallen Angels - 16
- 花样年华 In the Mood for Love - 17
- 金瓶梅 The Golden Plum - 17
- 西游记 Journey to the West - 18
- 马提尼 Dry Martini - 16
- 曼哈顿 Manhattan - 16
- 老绅士 Old Fashioned - 16
- 万思盼 Vesper - 16
- 歌如你 Negroni - 16
- 谪仙记 Corpse Reviver #2 - 16
- 绍兴酒二十年陈酿 Shao Xing Rice Wine 20 years vintage - 88
- BAIJIU 白酒 茅台 Moutai (2oz pot) - 80
- BAIJIU 白酒 茅台 Moutai (375ml bottle) - 500
- 玫瑰起泡 Cava Rosé, Spain, “De Nit” Raventos i Blanc (Glass) - 16
- 玫瑰起泡 Cava Rosé, Spain, “De Nit” Raventos i Blanc (Bottle) - 64
- 蓝布丝扣 Lambrusco Grasparossa (Glass) - 12
- 蓝布丝扣 Lambrusco Grasparossa (Bottle) - 48
- 香槟 Champagne, Ayala Brut Elégance - 98
- 爱巴丽诺 Albariño, Paco & Lola (Glass) - 16
- 爱巴丽诺 Albariño, Paco & Lola (Bottle) - 65
- 霞多丽 Chardonnay, Hook & Ladder (Glass) - 15
- 霞多丽 Chardonnay, Hook & Ladder (Bottle) - 60
- 长相思 Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott (Glass) - 12
- 长相思 Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott (Bottle) - 48
- 蒲丽芙美 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Marielle Michot 2022 (Glass) - 17
- 蒲丽芙美 Pouilly-Fumé, Domaine Marielle Michot 2022 (Bottle) - 68
- 黑皮诺 Pinot Noir, King Estate "Inscription" 2023 (Glass) - 16
- 黑皮诺 Pinot Noir, King Estate "Inscription" 2023 (Bottle) - 64
- 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon, Novelty Hill 2022 (Glass) - 20
- 赤霞珠 Cabernet Sauvignon, Novelty Hill 2022 (Bottle) - 80
- 黑皮诺 Pinot Noir, Cloudline Cellars 2022 (Glass) - 14
- 黑皮诺 Pinot Noir, Cloudline Cellars 2022 (Bottle) - 56
- 圣舟菲瑟 Sangiovese, La Spinetta "Il Rosé di Casanova" (Glass) - 12
- 圣舟菲瑟 Sangiovese, La Spinetta "Il Rosé di Casanova" (Bottle) - 48
- 白壁藏 Shirakabe Gura Kimoto Junmai (300mL) - 24
- 白壁藏 Shirakabe Gura Kimoto Junmai (640mL) - 48
- 小幸运 Lucky Cup (180mL) - 9
- Draught Sixpoint Pilsner “The Crisp” - 8
- Draught Sapporo Premium Lager - 8
- Draught All Or Nothing - 10
- By the Bottle 青岛 Tsing Tao, China - 8
- 无酒精IPA Athletics Hazy IPA - 8
- 无酒精啤酒 Good Time Pilsner - 8
- 茉莉花茶 Jasmine Tea - 6
- 铁观音 Tie Kuan Yin - 8
- 自釀酸梅汤 House-made Plum Juice (Glass) - 4
- 自釀酸梅汤 House-made Plum Juice (Pitcher) - 10
- 圣培露气泡水 S. Pellegrino Sparkling Water - 10
- 大麦茶 Barley Tea - 8
- 青柠冰茶 (自制) Lime Ice Tea（house-made) - 5
- 武夷岩茶 Wuyi Mountain Rock Tea (Oolong) 2023 - 12
- 百合蚕豆 Lilies and Beans - 12
- 香薰豆腐 House Smoked Tofu - 10
- 菠菜苹菇 Mushrooms with Spinach - 15
- 无锡脆鳝 Crispy Eel Wuxi Style - 16
- 五香牛肉 Five Spice Beef - 15
- 糖醋小排 Sweet & Sour Baby Ribs - 12
- 红油猪耳 Pig’s Ears in Chili Sauce - 15
- 捞汁秋葵 Poached Okras - 12
- 葱油干丝 Tofu Ribbons in Scallion Oil - 12
- 蒜泥白肉卷 Pork in Garlic Dressing - 15
- 原汤馄饨 Wonton Soup - 10
- 水晶虾饺 Crystal Shrimp Dumplings (4) - 10
- 鲜肉锅贴 Pork Pot Stickers (4) - 9
- 生煎馒头 Pan Fried Pork Bun (4) - 10
- 素菜贴 Vegetable Pot Stickers (4) - 10
- 小笼汤包 Pork Soup Dumplings (4) - 10
- 葱油饼 Scallion Pancakes - 8
- 韭菜盒子 Chive Pancakes (2) - 10
- 上海烧卖 Shanghai Shumai (4) - 9
- 担担面 Dan Dan Noodles - 12
- 姜葱龙虾 Lobster / Ginger & Scallion - 68
- 香辣龙虾 Lobster / Hot & Spicy - 68
- 飞鸿大虾 Kung Fu Shrimp - 30
- 香辣软壳蟹 Spicy Soft Shell Crabs - 38
- 米椒乾燒魚 Braised Whole Fish with Pickled Chilis - 38
- 鲜椒全鱼 Whole Fish with Asian Chilis - 38
- 松鼠鱼 Fish Blossom - 32
- 香辣鱼片 Spicy Fish Fillets - 22
- 鲜椒酸汤鱼 Sea Bass with Rice Peppers - 42
- 樟茶鸭 Tea Smoked Duck - 20
- 蒜炒豆苗 Sautéed Snow Pea Shoots with Garlic - 20
- 春莴笋 Spring Celtuce - 21
- 丝瓜扇贝 Loofah with Dried Scallops - 22
- 干煸四季豆 Sautéed String Beans - 19
- 四川双素 Eggplants and String Beans - 18
- 上汤豆苗 Poached Snow Pea Shoots - 20
- 手撕包菜 Stir-fried Cabbage - 16
- 鱼香茄子 Eggplants in Garlic Sauce - 16
- 素海参 Sautèed Shiitake Mushrooms - 28
- 川芽菜炒饭 Fried Rice with Mustard Green Shoots - 12
- 樟茶鸭丝炒饭 Fried Rice with Shredded Duck - 16
- 虾仁炒饭 Shrimp Fried Rice with Chinese Sausage - 16
- 白饭 White Rice - 2
- 紫饭 Purple Rice - 3
- 酒酿圆子 Rice Wine Soup - 8
- 糯米糍绿茶 Green Tea Ice Cream with Vanilla Mochi - 8
- 糯米糍椰蓉 Coconut Ice Cream with Vanilla Mochi - 8
- 八寳飯 Eight Jewel Rice Pudding - 9
- 南瓜饼 Japanese Pumpkin Cake (4) - 9
- Grey Goose - 11
- Ketel One - 11
- Stoli Vodka - 10
- Tito's Vodka - 9
- Johnnie Walker Black Label - 15
- Glenfarclas Highland Single Malt 25-Year - 57
- Oban Highland Single Malt 14-Year - 25
- Ardbeg Islay Single Malt 10-Year - 21
- Macallan Double Cask 12-Year - 18
- Macallan Cherry Oak 18-Year - 94
- Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey - 11
- Woodford Reserve - 14
- Basil Hayden - 14
- Knob Creek - 11
- St. George Single Malt Whiskey - 17
- Michter's Straight Rye - 12
- Redemption Rye - 8
- Jameson - 11
- Tullamore Dew - 14
- Jameson 18-Year - 41
- Bombay Sapphire - 11
- Hendrick's Gin - 11
- Tanqueray - 11
- St. George Terroir - 11
- Don Julio - 17
- Tres Agaves - 11
- El Tesoro Añjo Tequila - 22
- Bacardi Silver - 10
- Gosling's Black Seal Dark Rum (80 Proof) - 11
- 牛肉面 Beef Soup Noodles - 16
- 鱼香茄子便当 Eggplants in Garlic Sauce Box - 15
- 回锅肉便当 Double Cooked Pork Box - 18
- 干煸四季豆便当 Sautéed String Beans Box - 16
- 麻婆豆腐便当 Mapo Tofu Box - 16
- 小椒牛肉便当 Shredded Beef with Asian Chili Box - 18
- 香辣鱼片便当 Spicy Fish Fillets Box - 18
- 宫保鸡丁便当 Kung Pao Chicken Box - 17
- 魚香肉絲便当 Shredded Pork in Garlic Sauce Box - 17