VONG 200
E 54th St. New York, NY 10022
Cross Street: Third Avenue
(212) 486-9592
Jean-Georges' exotically decorated French-Thai temple.
Owned by Jean George, One of the best chefs of his generation.
Vongerichten has examined all the details that make dinning
an experience. From the look of the dining rooms to flawless
service to highly executed
dishes.
Asian-French jewel where exotic meets majestic. David
Rockwell-designed space. Gold leaf-touched walls, bamboo
and small dishes of colorful spices and fresh orchids
on every table. Service is casual yet professional. From
the crab spring rolls to the slow-baked salmon with galangal
sauce. The vibrant flavors indicative of Thai cuisine
at its best. Duck, cooked perfectly to medium-rare, and
outstanding foie gras with grilled mango and bits of ginger
is wonderful. Desserts are amazing especially the piquant
passion-fruit souffle.
ASIA
DE CUBA Cuisine : Asian-Latin Fusion
Morgans
Hotel, 237 Madison Ave. 212-726-7755
Flavorful Asian-Latin fusion cuisine,
housed in hotelier Ian Schrager's sleek Morgans Hotel.
White curtains, handsome wood paneling and bursts of color
and seductive lighting dominate this beautiful place.
Asia de Cuba captures a retro feeling that's warm and
inviting. The focal point is a long, communal marble table
set for 34, where solo diners meet and share good portions
of of latin-fusion.
On the whole, the Asian-Latin fusion food is well-executed.
The Thai beef salad, an artful combination of seared,
thinly sliced beef topped with Asian greens, avocado,
orange segments and crisp noodles with a fiery vinaigrette.
Tunapica, tuna tartare mixed with Spanish olives, black
currants and almonds.
GOBO
Greenwich Village
401 Sixth Ave. (bet. Waverly Pl. & W. 8th St.) New
York, NY, 10014 (212) 255-3242
At this stylish West Village haven that’s ranked
the top vegetarian in this thanks to mostly vegan fare
with Asian flair accent; prices are reasonable and fabuls
desserts.
