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The Kitchen Club

30 Prince St., New York, NY 10012
at Mott St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-274-0025 Send to Phone

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  • Cuisine: French, Japanese/Sushi
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Official Website

thekitchenclub.com

Hours

Mon-Thu, 11:30am-4:30pm and 5pm-11pm; Fri, 11:30am-4:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sat, 10:30am-4:30pm and 5pm-11:30pm; Sun, 10:30am-4:30pm and 5pm-10:30pm

Nearby Subway Stops

6 at Spring St.

Prices

$19-$26

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Good for Groups
  • Live Music
  • Lunch
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Romantic

Alcohol

  • Beer and Wine Only
  • Sake and Sojou

Reservations

Recommended

Profile

French doors let the light in to this pocket-sized space, which tucks a small bar, a couple of booths, and a few small tables into its high-ceilinged confines. An artfully constructed aesthetic is also evident in the menu, a sometimes pleasing—and sometimes frightening—pastiche of French and Japanese cuisine. Offerings change frequently, but one standard is a seasonal interpretation of the bento box, with small portions showcasing contrasting flavors and textures. The guiding spirit behind this eclecticism is quirky owner/chef Marja Samsom, who's known as much for her unusual manner and tiny dog as for her ingredient-driven cooking. Go with an open mind. — Chelsea Mauldin

Live Music

Mon., 8:30 p.m—10:30 p.m.

Recommended Dishes

Assorted dumplings, $11-$14; bento box, $25

6.0 "Mixed Reviews"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
66% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.3
Service: 6.0
Décor: 5.7
Value: 5.7

Like a local joint in Europe

HankFromQueens from 11375 | Posted on 1/27/09

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Food: 8
Service: 8
Décor: 8
Value: 8

From the elbow to elbow spacing to the jovial spirit of the room to the little bulldog making his rounds through the tables, I felt like I'd found a real local secret in the European countryside. Our party of six was as big as you'd want to bring in, but our little group of diverse diners was charmed by the restaurant. It's an interesting mix of western and Asian though I'd hesitate to label it "fusion". We started with an order of each of their dumplings. One of our party liked the mushroom the best, another picked the pumpkin and edamame as their personal favorite. I liked them all but really enjoyed the pork and prune. The main courses were all very good but the venison with raspberry and huckleberries stood out. As for dessert, the linzer torte was a surprise as it wasn't as sweet as what I grew up knowing but had a nice crumble to it. However, the Dutch apple pie was the clear favorite. Overall the Kitchen Club was a colorful and tasty night out. Admittedly it's slightly whimsical, but I wouldn't think twice about returning.

Great food, great service

tommytracey from 10012 | Posted on 6/22/08

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

My girlfriend and I had dinner at Kitchen Club about a month ago and loved it. We ordered appetizers, salads, entrees, wine, and deserts...all of which were fantastic. The pumpkin dumplings are a must. The staff was friendly -- especially Chibi, the owner's French Bulldog who politely greeted us as we sat at our table. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and made some great recommendations without being pushy. The atmosphere was warm and the crowd unpretentious...not to mention the people watching on the corner of Mott & Prince. There are lots of great restaurants in Nolita, but this is one of our favorites.

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