Asiate
New York, NY 10023-5800
Phone: (212) 805-8881
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- 60th Street
- Directions:
- 1; A, C; B; D at 59th St-Columbus Cir
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 7am-10:30am, 12pm-2pm, 5:30pm-10pm, Sat 7am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 7am-10:30am, 11:30am-2:30pm, 6pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Asiate – by Allison Austin
The Scene
Those not buzzing after the walk through the glowing Mandarin Oriental Hotel lobby will feel the magic once inside the restaurant, where wall-to-wall windows show off a magnificent view of city lights and Central Park. Dressed in subtle earth tones and soft fabrics, the dining room is sophisticated, luxurious and bi-level, ensuring almost all tables a view. Service is impeccable.
The Food
Begin with seared scallops served atop smooth, buttery celeriac puree and surrounded by truffle consomme, or the layered foie gras and venison terrine--a clever pairing that tames the richness of the foie. The shining star among entrees is the Kobe-style filet of beef in a silken, oxtail sauce, but the suckling pig with pig cheek confit is also good. End the meal with the excellent chocolate fondant served with a fascinating fromage blanc sorbet; the deconstructed parfait is unsatisfying.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoTwo prix-fixe menus are available at lunch: two courses (no dessert) for $25, and three courses (includes dessert) for $35. At dinner, diners must choose between a three-course menu ($85) or the six-course tasting menu ($125).
What to DrinkThe wine list is interesting and features wines from all over the world, but with a strong emphasis on white wines from Austria and Germany.
User Reviews for Asiate
07/19/2008 Posted by tzara17
The food and service are impeccable. This was my second dining experience at Asiate and our party actually showed up on the wrong day for our reservations but the hostess was gracious, never mentioned our mistake and sat us in the private room anyway. The chef also accommodated a special dessert order. This restaurant is just as amazing as you would expect.
Pros: Food, Service, Ambience, Views
06/17/2008 Posted by jackryan
You can't beat the view up in this place. Dinner for 2 with drinks, apt, and meals with one desert will push 350 but the food is very tastey. I'd recommend going with the specials as they seem to put more effort into them. Reservations are a bit tough so if you want to go on the whim, try Monday or Tuesday.
Pros: Pro Service
Cons: Food to dollar ratio, but what do you expect?
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