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Chin Chin

216 E. 49th St., New York, NY, 10017
nr. Third Ave.
212-888-4555

7.8 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
75% Would you go back?
75% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
75% Would you go on business?
75% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.8
Service: 7.3
Décor: 8.3
Value: 6.8
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Disappointed

ellen5181 from 10024 | Posted on 7/17/08

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? No
Would you take a date? No
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? No
Food: 6
Service: 5
Décor: 7
Value: 3

After reading Zagats I really expected more. I went for lunch and the food was "fine" but for the price, I'm not sure it was worth it. It didn't seem like much more than what you could get at an inexpensive Chinese restaurant. We had 2 dishes, the chicken one (Chicken Tun???) was better than the pork one (Mongolian pork) which seemed a bit tough and bland. i actually added mustard to give it some flavor. The portions seemed large, but again, for the price, not sure it was worth it. The service wasn't great. We weren't even served water, and then when I asked, they brought just one glass for me. I had to ask again for them to bring a glass for the other person at the table. For a restaurant of this caliber, you would certainly expect more. In this price category, doens't hold a candle to Shun Lee

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4 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

chin chin is the best!

idreamoftbs from 02368 | Posted on 8/30/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

nothing beats chin chin if you are looking for great chinese food! the service is amazing...owner jimmy chin is hysterical and charismatic. the food is even better...my absolute favorites are the crisped orange beef, dry sauteed string beans and crispy fried squid. thye have the best scallion pancakes i have ever tasted! i always leave absolutely satisfied after eating at chin chin. its a place to be seen (chin chin is a favorite of locals like derek jeter and mariah carey)!

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63 out of 100 people found this review helpful.

If Only They Would Make an Effort!

Durga | Posted on 1/26/06

Overall Rating: 6 (Mixed Reviews)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 6
Service: 5
Décor: 8
Value: 6

I have been to this restaurant a number of times. The food is never consistent. On my last visit, the Ginger soup tasted like Chicken soup. The shrimp was great as was the string beans and veggie rolls. Although I complained to the waiter about the soup, no apology was made and it remained on the bill. Service is slow, and the waiters are not professional. They have no clue about service. At other times I have ordered the lobster with scallions and ginger, It is always cold when I get it. I have tasted better especially when considering the price.

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185 out of 371 people found this review helpful.

Consistently excellent Chinese cuisine

shellyf from 11209 | Posted on 10/21/05

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 8
Value: 8

This is a handsome place with a small bar at the entrance & several serving rooms within. Superbly delicious spare ribs and 13 ingredient fried rice are great starters as is the tasty lobster roll. Several duck dishes are favorites as is the Grand Marinier shrimp. The capable staff will portion the dishes out for all the people at your table. For first timers, ask the always affable owner, Jimmy, for ideas. Now, if you can find a parking space it would be perfect.

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178 out of 372 people found this review helpful.

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