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Chow Bar

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230 W. 4th St., New York, NY 10014
at 10th St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-633-2212 Send to Phone

  • Price Range: $$$

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  • Reader Rating:

    8.6 out of 10

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    9 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: Asian: Southeast, Chinese, Southern/Soul
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Photo by Robert K. Chin

Hours

Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat, 5pm-midnight; Sun, 5pm-10pm

Nearby Subway Stops

1 at Christopher St.-Sheridan Sq.; A, B, C, D, E, F, V at W. 4th St.-Washington Sq.

Prices

$16-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Bar Scene
  • Dine at the Bar
  • Good for Groups
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Singles Scene

Alcohol

  • Full Bar

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

Chef-partner Peter Klein started out cooking at China Grill and El Teddy's, then parlayed that spicy Chino-Latino experience into a lucrative cross-country consulting gig. Luckily for us, he's settled down in the West Village, where he's turning out addictive honey-plum-glazed spareribs and Sichuan steak-frites. Potent house cocktails fuel a lively bar crowd, which seems ecstatic to finally find a quasi-exotic neighborhood place to call its own. — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

Recommended Dishes

Barbecued honey-plum-glazed spareribs, $10; Sichuan steak-frites, $26

8.6 "Highly Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
88% Would you go back?
88% Would you take a date?
11% Would you take kids?
88% Would you go on business?
100% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.0
Service: 8.6
Décor: 8.0
Value: 7.7

Seven Years @ Chow Bar!

carminenyc from 10006 | Posted on 10/23/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 9

Moved to NYC 7+ years ago and stumbled upon this place nestled in that crazy area of the Village where the street names barely matter. You just gotta know how to get there. I hit Chow Bar once ever other week or so. Food and service are consistently amazing. Have had just about everything on the menu. The staff is beyond friendly. :) Try these dishes: -Barbecued spareribs, Honey Plum Glazed and Toasted Sesame -Pan Fried Prawns in a Golden Curry Sauce with crispy spinach -Sake Steamed Fish chinese black bean sauce and stir fry garlic choy greens -BBQ Pork sandwich -(Shh...off menu!) chocolate wontons w green tea ice cream!! mmm

Chow Down at CHOW BAR

Klimari1 from 07465 | Posted on 6/17/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 7

I have been frequenting this place for years and the food, atmosphere, drinks and excellent staff, help make this eatery one of the best I have ever experienced. Plus Danielle is the most gorgeous hostesses ever! Get a sitter and leave your children at HOME. The honey plum spare ribs are a MUST. Check them out: http://www.flickr.com/photos/klimari1/3280740617/

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