Sapa
New York, NY 10010
Phone: (212) 929-1800
- Price:
- $$$$
- Cross Street:
- Between 5th and 6th Avenue
- Directions:
- F, V at 23rd St; R, W at 23rd St
- Hours:
- Mon-Wed 11:30 am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-11:30pm , Thu-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm, 5:30pm-1:30am, Sun 11:30am-3:30pm, 5:30pm-10:30pm
Editorial Review for Sapa – by Allison Austin
The Scene
Airy, clean, sophisticated and perfectly lit, the AvroKo-designed space is clever, but not overly showy. Note the few peek-through windows to the kitchen, soft leather banquettes, the "roll bar" glowing from within. A mix of fashionable expense accounters, young cocktailers and the occasional foodie make up the crowd. Service ranges widely, from overeager to absent.
The Food
The paired-down menu shows a flare for Asian-New American fusion. Cocoa- and peanut-glazed spareribs are outstandingly tender, rescued from being too rich by a carrot-orange sauce. The roll bar turns out a decent salmon-cucumber roll; the beef with watercress and hoisin is a better choice. But the kitchen's range is best expressed in the entrees, especially the roast cod, paired with a porcini-sherry sauce that's expertly reined-in so as not to overpower the fish. Pistachio creme brulee with orange ice cream hits the dessert spot head-on.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkSeveral specialty cocktails are $10. The wine list is moderately priced, featuring many bottles in the $30-$60 range.
Save MoneySpecial $15 entrees, including steak and lobster options,are available Sunday, 5:30pm-10:30pm.
BrunchIf you snag one of the thirteen bar seats, the $20.07 brunch special comes with all-you-can-drink cocktails.
User Reviews for Sapa
03/26/2008 Posted by eventplanner1
This is definitely a special occasion spot, unless you don't mind a hefty bill, but rest assured that either way, it's well worth it. The great reviews certainly are there for a reason (and rightfully so). The dining room is always packed with fresh flowers; the smell is wonderful. The staff is very attentive and welcoming. As for the food, I suggest being brave and trying something you wouldn't normally eat. Sure, their steak frites is delicious. Even though I was VERY happy with my steak, after trying the different dishes from the girls at my table, I wish I had opted for something more unique. This was truly an awesome dining experience.
01/29/2008 Posted by qqkris
We went there for happy hour on Friday about two weeks ago. The front section was all taken even though it was only 5:45pm. We grabbed a seat at the roll bar while waiting for the rest of the party. We tried almost everything (food) on the menu and it all came out pretty good. Oysters were only a dollar a piece, and the potato knish with caviar & creme fraiche was delicious. The special cocktail of the night was Barcardi Sunrise, which was way too sweet for me so I ordered the special white wine for my second around. I am glad that I was sitting down when the drink came since the moment I raised the glass and saw it through the light from the roll bar, I saw TONS of lip marks on the glass rim - NOT JUST ONE.. but ALL AROUND!!!!!!! I couldn't find our waiter so we got the manager who happened to be nearby. He apologized and got me another glass, but without any offer or whatsoever. This is a very nice and elegant place and I expected them to be better on customer service. Honestly, I will go back since I do like this place a lot, but I would definitely be very cautious before putting anything near my mouth.
Pros: Good Happy Hour
Cons: Could be very noisy
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