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Chinese Tuxedo
Master Critic Review
Chinese Tuxedo
8.4
A dressed-up Chinatown dining room built for banquets, cocktails, and shareable plates that skew modern without abandoning familiar flavors. Best for a planned night out where you order for the table and let the room set the tone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast duck, Crispy eggplant, Banquet-style share plates
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.3
Consistency: 8.6
Food Quality: 8.6
Atmosphere: 8.8
Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Modern Chinese banquet energy in a high-design Chinatown room.
Who should go: Groups celebrating with cocktails and share plates
When to visit: Weeknight dinner for the smoothest pacing
What to order: Roast duck, a crispy veg dish, 1-2 banquet plates
Insider tip: Order fewer mains and more share plates to keep the table moving.
Logistics & Planning
Parking: Street parking is very limited, especially after 6pm. Plan on rideshare or nearby paid garages within a few blocks.
Dress code: Smart casual to dressy. Jeans are fine, but most diners lean polished—this is a night-out room.
Noise level: Moderate-to-loud. You can talk, but it’s not intimate-quiet once the room fills.
Weekend wait: 45–75 minutes without a reservation; reservations strongly recommended.
Weekday lunch: Typically little to no wait, especially earlier in the service window.
Dietary Options
Vegetarian options: Yes – multiple vegetable-forward and tofu-based share plates available.
Vegan options: Limited – a few dishes can work, but it’s not a vegan-focused menu.
Gluten-free options: Some naturally gluten-free options, but soy-heavy dishes limit full flexibility—ask the staff.
Good to Know
Is this good for a first date? Yes, if you want energy and atmosphere. It’s better for confident, conversational dates than quiet, intimate ones.
Can I get a table without a reservation? Sometimes on weeknights or early evenings, but weekends are risky—bar seating or a wait is more likely.
Is it kid-friendly? Not especially. It’s designed for adult dinners and group nights rather than families with young kids.
Best For
Better for: Stylish group dinners, celebratory nights, and modern Chinese plates in a high-design setting.
Skip if: You want traditional Chinatown comfort food, low prices, or a quiet, low-key meal.