Mr K's Restaurant
2.88/5 (6 reviews)
570 Lexington Ave Fl Grnd
New York, NY 9999
(212) 583-1668
Category: Chinese
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6 Reviews
REVIEW #1
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mike hunt S.
Avg. Entree: $10-15
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September 23, 2004
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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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REVIEW #2
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arnold H.
Avg. Entree: $10-15
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January 12, 2004
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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.
Service here is extremely courteous. Perhaps the most important
measure of good service is how long it takes for your empty water
glass to be re-filled; my glass was never empty. While the waiter
was quick with the wine list, he was not extremely knowledgeable
about them and how to match these wines with our dishes. I don't
think this applies to all of the other waiters though. However,
when asked for dining recommendations, he directed us towards
the pepper steak and the Chilean sea bass. In addition, we ordered
assorted appetizers for starters. Their specialty is not in
preparing outstanding appetizers. For example, the vegetable
hot and sour soup was as tasty as you could expect from any other
reputable Chinese restaurant. In short, it was nothing memorable.
However, the main dishes raise your standards when it comes to
Chinese food. For those who have eaten pepper steak at any other
Chinese restaurant, the flavor of the pepper steak here will
seem familiar. However, the steak is prepared medium rare, and
is extremely tender - on par with the steaks served at some of the
finest steak houses. In addition, the sauce is made from fresh,
not bottled ingredients and is evident in the robust flavor.
The same goes for the Chilean sea bass, which is prepared with
the traditional Chinese bean paste. However, the fish meat is
also as tender as the steak; when you chew, you cannot separate
the fibers of the fish meat.
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Each main dish can either be eaten as individual portions or family
style, depending on your personal preference. I would advise
family style so that each person can have the full experience
of this exquisite cuisine. Each entree is not enough to fill an
individual, so it is advisable to order an entree per person,
in addition to appetizers. Even so, it may also be advisable to
order an three entrees for every two people in a party not only
to satiate everybody's appetites, but also for the sake
of variety. For a restaurant that caters to the business class,
I was surprised by the slow pace in which each dish came out. This
was not a result to the waitstaff being burdened with other tables,
as the restaurant was only half full that night. This is not to
say that diners will feel like an eternity has passed before another
dish is placed before them or a dirty plate is cleared from the
table. Instead, the pace at which the waitstaff serves the customer
is a reflection of the relaxed ambience that the management apparently
wants the customer to experience. From a business standpoint,
this could serve as a great break from the hustle and bustle of
everyday corporate life.
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Despite its elegance, ambience, strong service, and high-quality
food, this restaurant is extremely pricey - ideal for business
expense accounts. The breakdown is as follows:
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Wine : $7 to $11 per glass
Appetizers : ~$11 per dish
Entrees : $20 to $30 per dish
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As stated before, this place is not a social hot spot, and given
the slow pace at which things move as well as the low turnover rate
of the tables, this restaurant is not a great people-watching
restaurant. In fact the crowd tends to be 35 and older, thus making
it very uninteresting for people-watching. It caters to an upscale
business clientele and customers should dress accordingly.
While formal wear would be out of place here, business suits,
and even business casual is acceptable. For couples who are looking
for a romantic evening, this restaurant could serve your purposes.
Just remember that this restaurant offers a relaxing dining
experience and not meant for people who are in a rush.
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REVIEW #5
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alan H.
Avg. Entree: $20-30
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October 3, 2003
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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 ceilings, and
all of the tables are well-spaced out, conveying a sense of comfort
and expansiveness. Furthermore, the toned-down lighting also
adds to the relaxed ambience offered by the surroundings. Service here is extremely courteous. Perhaps the most important
measure of good service is how long it takes for your empty water
glass to be re-filled; my glass was never empty. While the waiter
was quick with the wine list, he was not extremely knowledgeable
about them and how to match these wines with our dishes. The main dishes raise your standards when it comes to Chinese
food. For those who have eaten pepper steak at any other Chinese
restaurant, the flavor of the pepper steak here will seem familiar.
However, the steak is prepared medium rare, and is extremely
tender - on par with the steaks served at some of the finest steak
houses. In addition, the sauce is made from fresh, not bottled
ingredients and is evident in the robust flavor. The same goes
for the Chilean sea bass, which is prepared with the traditional
Chinese bean paste. However, the fish meat is also as tender as
the steak; when you chew, you cannot separate the fibers of the
fish meat. Despite its elegance, ambience, strong service, and high-quality
food, this restaurant is extremely pricey - ideal for business
expense accounts but forget the date.
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