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53 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
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Chinese

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Master Critic Review

53 8.6
Midtown West
A MoMA-adjacent, art-forward dining space delivering polished Pan-Asian plates with a strong Chinese backbone. The room is glamorous and high-energy, and the kitchen nails crowd-pleasers like elevated dumplings and clay-pot rice.
Must-Try Dishes: Black truffle xiao long bao, Kung pao quail, Crispy rice clay pot
Scores:
Value: 7.3 Service: 8.2 Consistency: 8.1 Food Quality: 8.7 Atmosphere: 9 Cultural Relevance: 7.8
What makes it special: A three-level, art-infused spot pairing luxe ambiance with Chinese-leaning hits.
Who should go: Out-of-towners and celebratory groups
When to visit: Pre- or post-MoMA dinner
What to order: Truffle soup dumplings, kung pao quail, lobster fried rice
Insider tip: Head downstairs after dinner for the full ‘BA53MENT’ vibe.