This food was unique in that it was very much the natural flavors of the ingredients. It was also high quality. When traveling, it was like eating at my mother’s house. I truly enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jj l
Delicious/super flavorful soups and braised lamb which was SO tender! Do wish the oxtail soup came with a bit more oxtail but other than that, lunch is such a great deal. The specials also come with an assortment of little apps which was a nice way to sample a bunch of dishes the restaurant offers. Would personally skip the sushi next time and stick with the other stuff on the menu. Service was very fast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buddha Jump over the Wall, Oxtail Soup 好物牛尾汤, Lamb Soup
Yat Sang Yan
This is a special place for high quality herbs and food at a reasonable price. The decor is cool and comfortable. The service is friendly. Love to be here and will try more dishes in the near future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yaya
I ordered the Spicy Salmon to go and it was delicious. Especially the sesame
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lizi lazy
Love this place for my lunch. Very good deal with great food - high quality side and full portions of meal..Lamp soap is my favorite with just enough spice. My second favorite is oxtail soap - clear good plain original soap.
So after an abortive attempt to grab dinner at ChongQing Lao Zao (hour wait at 5pm which isn't actually bad but didn't feel like waiting at the time), we stopped by this little storefront cause it looked interesting to my wife. I was a little hesitant on staying cause the interior didn't look too much like a typical restaurant: there were booths and tables but zero tableware. Plus we were the only ones there. And would be the only ones there the entire time. And the menu seemed kinda limited, plus with ~half of the items being over $30+ per dish. So we wound up ordering the less $$$ items on the menu: chicken soup, beef soup, braised lamp chops and minced pork w/dried shrimp lo mein.When all the dishes came out I was like, "What the heck, this is Korean food." And it really is very similar, besides the lamb chops and lo mein. They first came out w/tiny metal cups of chawanmushi (steamed egg) with dried scallops inside. A good start, I would never say no to steamed egg. Then came a tray of little appetizers (banchan anyone?) and condiments for the mains. Two of the banchan I've had in Korean restaurants before: mashed potatoes and cold green veggies w/sesame seed. The 3 others though were more Chinese: wood ear, dried small fish, and stewed lamb tripe. They were all good though; I particularly liked the lamb tripe. Then the soups came and you would not be remiss if you were to mistake them at first glance for rather basic samgyetang and soegogi muguk. The rice even came in the metal bowls that I've only ever seen in Korean restaurants (minus the lids). However, the taste and ingredients were obviously different. I had the beef soup and it was really well cooked oxtail with a chunk of white radish. Pretty much got my collagen intake for the day w/the oxtail. I'm typically not a huge fan of the non-meat parts of oxtail but these were cooked so long that they were nice and mushy/chewy and just really easy to eat. The chicken soup had the usual assortment of Chinese herbs that you'd typically find in soups: red dates, goji berries, plus some other stuff that I don't know the names of. Out of the kitchen the soups are pretty light and bland as you're supposed to add coarse salt and chopped scallions to your liking from the small platters of both that come out w/the banchan. While I did add some salt to my soup, I would've been perfectly fine w/out too.As for the non-soup items, the lamb chops were good. The meat was tender and came off the bone very easily. Not the best chops I've had but nothing to complain about. The lo mein looked rather interesting cause it was soupy which is kinda odd for lo mein. Plus it did have a bit of a peanut sauce kick to it. But my son polished it off w/out complaint.So overall I was pleasantly surprised w/our dining experience here. Food was excellent, especially for the cool rainy day that we stopped by on. Service was good as well although we were the only ones around at the time. Just don't let the initial impressions fool you, it is well worth the visit.
Alvin Z.
A lot of side dishes that weren't that good but the main dishes was really well made. You can taste a lot of the traditional flavors and the service was really good. A lot of locals and the amount of food is worth the price. The soup was really good and everything just tasted healthy and traditional. The place was also designed really well and added to the culture of the food.
Charlton L.
A wonderful respite from the chaos of NYC where you can have delicious health-oriented food and good tea. As soon as you step inside you will be transported to another world and even time itself. Feels like they have a magical noise canceling system. Their entrées come with a variety of snacks from pickled to braised or salad like plus. The soups cooked slowly for hours and they allow you to season to your own taste with a beautiful grey sea salt and scallions. This is a very unique restaurant/tea house. Perfect for an intimate hang where you can feel timeless and revitalized. The traditional ingredients may be a little unusual for those unaccustomed but it feels like home to me.
Eileen
I think that the environment is very clean and relaxing, and the service is amazing. The food is very flavorful and always makes me full. I recommend this restaurant as it always meets my standards! ??
Second time here.Good food, good service, restaurant is clean, price okay too.I have no idea why they have not much business? But I like they food.I order the beef tail soup and so tasty, hopefully more customer come and give them sup
CHOIJUN SONG
It's very unpalatable, you know what to eat leftovers? That's the smell. It's too unpalatable, whoever eats it is a fool! ! don't go
Saba Nakhai
Stumbled upon and unexpected gem! This restaurant is so unique and has such a beautiful ambiance. The decor is impeccable. The food outstanding, and service to match. I highly recommend this place if you want authentic food and a beautiful atmosphere. We had the beef oxtail soup and it came with a delicious array of sides. Even the cutlery and dish ware were outstanding and very thoughtfully put together. Everything went together so beautifully.
francis fields
One of the most intriguing and authentic Asian restaurants. It's small size speaks atmospheric volumes in flavors, culture and traditions. The plating is delightfully delicious and appealing to the eye. Much care is introduced to bring the patrons to a comfortable place in an Asian setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Minced Pork w Dried Shrimp Lo Mein, Rice
Sharon L.
I'm a soup gal - I crave soups at all times of the year (even when it's ridiculously hot outside) so you can imagine my excitement when visiting Zou's. After browsing through the menu and looking at reviews, I was intrigued by the delicacies that they serve up, and my boyfriend and I decided to come here to try their chicken soup. At $19 for a bowl of chicken soup, I had high expectations, knowing my parents would have some choice words if they found out I paid for soup instead of just drinking theirs. Shortly after we placed our order, we received the side dishes. There were 6 - tripe(?), a creamy/mayo assortment of some kind, spinach, mashed potato, wood ear fungus, and stir fried anchovies; it also came with a silken egg. I have to commend them for the silken egg - it was SO airy and light, and there was dried scallop on the bottom to give it flavor. The other side dishes were a 50/50 split for me - some were good & some were misses. But overall, the flavors presented here are quite heavy, which ultimately also contributed a bit to my confusion and disappointment when we received our chicken soup.The chicken soup is quite bland - the intention is for you to season to taste. But with the lack of seasoning, we had to ask for extra salt to properly taste any of the broth. The strongly flavored side dishes didn't help the transition either. To be fair, the soup appears to have been simmered for long periods to get that milky colored broth. But overall taste was quite light, and makes for more of a healthy meal. It also comes with a bowl of white rice. There's a few pieces of chicken in the soup, and soy sauce is provided as a dipping sauce. Service was friendly, but really lacking for the most part. It's difficult to get a hold of the waitress when she's browsing on her phone. Kind of understandable though, since the restaurant was really quiet on a Friday night. The restaurant itself is clean and more suitable for intimate conversations. Honestly for the price point, I'd probably hit up a korean kalguksu place instead and sip on their chicken broth. There was nothing outstanding about this meal, and we left feeling like we'd be hungry again pretty soon after.
Great value for money! The service was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: abalone porridge 鲍鱼粥
This food was unique in that it was very much the natural flavors of the ingredients. It was also high quality. When traveling, it was like eating at my mother’s house. I truly enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious/super flavorful soups and braised lamb which was SO tender! Do wish the oxtail soup came with a bit more oxtail but other than that, lunch is such a great deal. The specials also come with an assortment of little apps which was a nice way to sample a bunch of dishes the restaurant offers. Would personally skip the sushi next time and stick with the other stuff on the menu. Service was very fast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buddha Jump over the Wall, Oxtail Soup 好物牛尾汤, Lamb Soup
This is a special place for high quality herbs and food at a reasonable price. The decor is cool and comfortable. The service is friendly. Love to be here and will try more dishes in the near future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I ordered the Spicy Salmon to go and it was delicious. Especially the sesame
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place for my lunch. Very good deal with great food - high quality side and full portions of meal..Lamp soap is my favorite with just enough spice. My second favorite is oxtail soap - clear good plain original soap.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lamb Soup, Oxtail Soup Lamb Chops
So after an abortive attempt to grab dinner at ChongQing Lao Zao (hour wait at 5pm which isn't actually bad but didn't feel like waiting at the time), we stopped by this little storefront cause it looked interesting to my wife. I was a little hesitant on staying cause the interior didn't look too much like a typical restaurant: there were booths and tables but zero tableware. Plus we were the only ones there. And would be the only ones there the entire time. And the menu seemed kinda limited, plus with ~half of the items being over $30+ per dish. So we wound up ordering the less $$$ items on the menu: chicken soup, beef soup, braised lamp chops and minced pork w/dried shrimp lo mein.When all the dishes came out I was like, "What the heck, this is Korean food." And it really is very similar, besides the lamb chops and lo mein. They first came out w/tiny metal cups of chawanmushi (steamed egg) with dried scallops inside. A good start, I would never say no to steamed egg. Then came a tray of little appetizers (banchan anyone?) and condiments for the mains. Two of the banchan I've had in Korean restaurants before: mashed potatoes and cold green veggies w/sesame seed. The 3 others though were more Chinese: wood ear, dried small fish, and stewed lamb tripe. They were all good though; I particularly liked the lamb tripe. Then the soups came and you would not be remiss if you were to mistake them at first glance for rather basic samgyetang and soegogi muguk. The rice even came in the metal bowls that I've only ever seen in Korean restaurants (minus the lids). However, the taste and ingredients were obviously different. I had the beef soup and it was really well cooked oxtail with a chunk of white radish. Pretty much got my collagen intake for the day w/the oxtail. I'm typically not a huge fan of the non-meat parts of oxtail but these were cooked so long that they were nice and mushy/chewy and just really easy to eat. The chicken soup had the usual assortment of Chinese herbs that you'd typically find in soups: red dates, goji berries, plus some other stuff that I don't know the names of. Out of the kitchen the soups are pretty light and bland as you're supposed to add coarse salt and chopped scallions to your liking from the small platters of both that come out w/the banchan. While I did add some salt to my soup, I would've been perfectly fine w/out too.As for the non-soup items, the lamb chops were good. The meat was tender and came off the bone very easily. Not the best chops I've had but nothing to complain about. The lo mein looked rather interesting cause it was soupy which is kinda odd for lo mein. Plus it did have a bit of a peanut sauce kick to it. But my son polished it off w/out complaint.So overall I was pleasantly surprised w/our dining experience here. Food was excellent, especially for the cool rainy day that we stopped by on. Service was good as well although we were the only ones around at the time. Just don't let the initial impressions fool you, it is well worth the visit.
A lot of side dishes that weren't that good but the main dishes was really well made. You can taste a lot of the traditional flavors and the service was really good. A lot of locals and the amount of food is worth the price. The soup was really good and everything just tasted healthy and traditional. The place was also designed really well and added to the culture of the food.
A wonderful respite from the chaos of NYC where you can have delicious health-oriented food and good tea. As soon as you step inside you will be transported to another world and even time itself. Feels like they have a magical noise canceling system. Their entrées come with a variety of snacks from pickled to braised or salad like plus. The soups cooked slowly for hours and they allow you to season to your own taste with a beautiful grey sea salt and scallions. This is a very unique restaurant/tea house. Perfect for an intimate hang where you can feel timeless and revitalized. The traditional ingredients may be a little unusual for those unaccustomed but it feels like home to me.
I think that the environment is very clean and relaxing, and the service is amazing. The food is very flavorful and always makes me full. I recommend this restaurant as it always meets my standards! ??
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Second time here.Good food, good service, restaurant is clean, price okay too.I have no idea why they have not much business? But I like they food.I order the beef tail soup and so tasty, hopefully more customer come and give them sup
It's very unpalatable, you know what to eat leftovers? That's the smell. It's too unpalatable, whoever eats it is a fool! ! don't go
Stumbled upon and unexpected gem! This restaurant is so unique and has such a beautiful ambiance. The decor is impeccable. The food outstanding, and service to match. I highly recommend this place if you want authentic food and a beautiful atmosphere. We had the beef oxtail soup and it came with a delicious array of sides. Even the cutlery and dish ware were outstanding and very thoughtfully put together. Everything went together so beautifully.
One of the most intriguing and authentic Asian restaurants. It's small size speaks atmospheric volumes in flavors, culture and traditions. The plating is delightfully delicious and appealing to the eye. Much care is introduced to bring the patrons to a comfortable place in an Asian setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Minced Pork w Dried Shrimp Lo Mein, Rice
I'm a soup gal - I crave soups at all times of the year (even when it's ridiculously hot outside) so you can imagine my excitement when visiting Zou's. After browsing through the menu and looking at reviews, I was intrigued by the delicacies that they serve up, and my boyfriend and I decided to come here to try their chicken soup. At $19 for a bowl of chicken soup, I had high expectations, knowing my parents would have some choice words if they found out I paid for soup instead of just drinking theirs. Shortly after we placed our order, we received the side dishes. There were 6 - tripe(?), a creamy/mayo assortment of some kind, spinach, mashed potato, wood ear fungus, and stir fried anchovies; it also came with a silken egg. I have to commend them for the silken egg - it was SO airy and light, and there was dried scallop on the bottom to give it flavor. The other side dishes were a 50/50 split for me - some were good & some were misses. But overall, the flavors presented here are quite heavy, which ultimately also contributed a bit to my confusion and disappointment when we received our chicken soup.The chicken soup is quite bland - the intention is for you to season to taste. But with the lack of seasoning, we had to ask for extra salt to properly taste any of the broth. The strongly flavored side dishes didn't help the transition either. To be fair, the soup appears to have been simmered for long periods to get that milky colored broth. But overall taste was quite light, and makes for more of a healthy meal. It also comes with a bowl of white rice. There's a few pieces of chicken in the soup, and soy sauce is provided as a dipping sauce. Service was friendly, but really lacking for the most part. It's difficult to get a hold of the waitress when she's browsing on her phone. Kind of understandable though, since the restaurant was really quiet on a Friday night. The restaurant itself is clean and more suitable for intimate conversations. Honestly for the price point, I'd probably hit up a korean kalguksu place instead and sip on their chicken broth. There was nothing outstanding about this meal, and we left feeling like we'd be hungry again pretty soon after.