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Dining Room - Yingtao, New York City, NY
Award-winning

Yingtao

4.6 (121)
$50 and over
Chinese
805 9th Avenue, New York City, NY 10019

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Fancy
Located in the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of NYC, Yingtao is a contemporary Chinese fine-dining restaurant named after Bolun Yao's grandmother. The menu, developed by Chef Emily Yuen, is a creative, multi-course tasting experience that reimagines Chinese flavors, techniques,
and culinary traditions through a modern fine-dining lens.

The experience reflects Chinese food not as a traditional, fixed category, but as a progressive, evolving cuisine.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Emily Yuen
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Area
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Cross street
    9th Ave and 55th St
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    N, Q, R, W, B and D
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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    elsafoodparadise

    @yingtaonyc ✨new chef, new menu, and N25 caviar ✨ Yingtao just welcomed @chefemilyyuen Chef Emily Yuen and launched a refreshed 7-course tasting menu — and it’s next level. This Lunar New Year, they’re partnering with @n25caviar N25 Caviar for a special experience featuring Oscietra caviar woven into the menu, plus a Lo Hei–inspired interactive course. And add-on KFC is a MUST — caviar, double-fried chicken, house-made tortilla, pickled radish, hoisin aioli. Crispy, rich, and so addictive. Modern Chinese fine dining, reimagined. If you love elevated Chinese cuisine, this is the one. 🥂

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    girlswholiketoeatfood

    NYC finally has its first Michelin-starred Chinese restaurant… and it’s an experience you’ll never forget. @yingtaonyc takes Chinese flavors and turns them into something modern, set against a backdrop that feels like a chic nightclub. The menu never stays the same which makes it so exciting and there is always a guarantee that the flavors and dishes are creative, fresh & delicious. Each season brings bold new takes on classic dishes, crafted with ingredients you’d never expect. It’s the kind of place that surprises you with every course and keeps you thinking about it long after. Some of my favorite bites include a tuna spring roll that had the best hint of spicy tuna, the jiao zi bursting with truffle and corn flavors, and courses of trout and lamb that completely blew me away. Even the desserts—like muscat and barley creations—were as innovative as they were delicious. Consider this your sign to book Yingtao for your next night out—it’s the definition of a special dinner in NYC🍒

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    nycity_explore

    Step into 🍒 Yingtao NYC: Where East Meets West in Every Bite! @yingtaonyc ✨ Recently recognized by the MICHELIN Guide, Yingtao blends tradition and innovation, inspired by owner Bolun Yao’s grandmother’s mastery of home cooking. 🍴 Dive into a true East-meets-West dining journey with bold, regional Chinese flavors elevated by contemporary haute cuisine. 🔥 This Fall, Spicing Things Up! 🔥 In collaboration with the iconic Fly By Jing, known for their premium Sichuan Chili Crisp, Head chef Jakub Baster, with experience at Michelin-starred restaurants like Daniel and La Dame de Pic, brings NEW Bar menu: 🍸 Pair your favorite cocktail with their elevated small bites, crafted to deliver bold flavors in every bite. Perfect for sharing! ✨ Highlights: 🌮 Duck Tacos: Yellow chive pancake, tamarind hoisin 🥩 Beef Skewers: Habanada pepper, Fly By Jing’s Sweet & Spicy Zhong sauce 🥬 Brussels Sprouts: Furu, smoked lap yuk, poached egg 🥟 Bao: Preserved cherry, almond, foie gras 🌟 Experience this flavorful collaboration where innovation meets tradition. Come see why they are redefining NYC’s dining scene, one unforgettable bite at a time. 📅 Come try the new bar menu today and see why everyone’s talking about Yingtao NYC! @yingtaonyc 📍805 9th Ave, New York #YingtaoNYC #BarMenu #SmallBites #EastMeetsWest #NYCFoodies #CocktailPairings #foodieadventures #nyceats #nycfinedining #nycdatenight #datenightideas #datenights #nycchinesefood #nycdining #hellskitchen #hellskitchennyc #nycblogger #foodbeast #foodphotography #instafood #nycexplorers #secretnyc

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    thehungryytraveler

    Stay til the end for the most stunning dessert ❤️‍🔥🍒✨ I had the most incredible fine dining experience at @yingtaonyc last week and I’ll definitely be talking about it for a long time!! Every dish was well constructed, creative, and absolutely delicious 🤤 This 8-course tasting menu includes 3 appetizers, 3 Entrees, and 2 Desserts. The Hot & Sour Oyster, Wagyu, and the Hake with Spring Vegetables 🤩 I felt like I was on The Bear listening to the chefs in the open concept kitchen and watching them create every dish so perfectly 🤍 📍 Hell’s Kitchen, NYC 🍴 @yingtaonyc 🏷️ #nyc #nyceats #nycfood #tastingmenu #newyorkcity #restaurant | nyc food | nyc | New York City | food | restaurant | date night | dinner | girls night |

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    chef.slick

    { @yingtaonyc } 🍒 10 course spring menu at yingtao in under 15 seconds - let’s break it down: • oyster: hot & sour mignonette • smoked fish: steelhead trout, aonori milk bread • foie gras: rhubarb, sichuan peppercorn, baijiu 💋 • kampachi: prickly ash pepper, buttermilk, caviar 💋 • tofu: celery root, doubanjiang • crab noodles: soy yolk, smoked tobiko 💋 • hake: spring veg, pickled ginger • wagyu: au poivre, broccolini 💋 • kiwi sorbet: burnt ginger, dill • nian gao: walnut, coconut 💋 • sneaky # 11: cookies ! bolun yao, jakub baster & team absolutely smashed the food + vibes at yingtao - #chefslicks💋 🍒🍒 • • • #food #foodie #foodporn #tasting #chinese #chinesefood #nyc #ny #hellskitchen #newyork #vibes #good #goodvibes #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #influencer #nyceats #nycfoodie

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    madhungrygirls

    Always will be dreaming of these crab noodles from @yingtaonyc 🍜🦀

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    madhungrygirls

    A Chinese fine dining experience like no other 🙌 @yingtaonyc The spring tasting menu is so unique, flavorful and special, we were blown away by each course 👏 This trendy and chic spot makes for a fun night out and perfect restaurant to celebrate a special occasion ☺️ Not to mention the service was exceptional! Check out Yingtao in Hell’s Kitchen for a contemporary Chinese fine dining experience to remember ❤️🍒

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    itskimpham

    Chinese fine dining anyone? 🤩 I bet you’ve never had a tasting menu like this before! @yingtaonyc is offering a Chinese fine dining experience that incorporates familiar Chinese flavors but presented in such a unique way! The dry aged kanpachi was my favorite, the flavors were so unique and the fish was high quality. The crab noodles were also delicious! I love how they presented it with a foam and incorporated fish roe which added flavor and texture. For dessert I really enjoyed their version of Nan giao which is a traditional glutinous rice cake that is typically enjoyed on Chinese new year. I had such an incredible experience and I highly recommend giving it a try if you want a unique fine dining experience in nyc! Follow @itskimpham for more NYC food recommendations! 📍Hell’s Kitchen, NYC #hellskitchennyc #hellskitchen #finedining #finediningnyc #tastingmenu #tasting #nycrestaurants #newrestaurant #chinesefinedining #chinesecuisine #newyorkfoodie Do you like fine dining?

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    nywilleatyou

    Let’s explore the SPRING TASTING MENU🪷 🍒Starters Oyster ~ hot and sour mignonette Smoked Fish ~ steelhead trout, aonori milk bread Foie Gras ~ sichuan peppercorn, beetroot 🍒Main Kampachi ~ prickly ash pepper, buttermilk, caviar Tofu ~ celery root, doubanjiang Crab Noodles ~ soy yolk, smoked tobiko Octopus ~ romesco, tokyo negi, shacha Wagyu ~ sauce au poivre, arugula rabe 🍒Dessert Kiwi ~ celtuce, burnt ginger, dill Nian Gao ~ walnut, coconut All plating is so thought out and intricate, it’s picture perfect and a great way to expand your palette through fine-dining Chinese cuisine! ‼️Follow @nywilleatyou for more NY eats‼️ ‼️Tag #nywilleatyou on your NY food posts for a chance to be featured‼️ 📍Yingtao ~ Midtown West Manhattan, NY

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    hungryconnie

    There is a new contemporary restaurant inspired by Chinese cuisine that you need to check out. The whole menu was thoughtfully planned out and executed and the service was exceptional. I really loved the kampachi and nian gao dish! $165 8 course tasting menu $90 4 course tasting menu 📍 Yingtao 🍒 #tastingmenu #nycrestaurant #nycfoodies #nyceats #eatingnewyork #midtowneats

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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(121)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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121 Reviews
  1. Adam

    Denver / Colorado3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 26 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Asian food! We enjoyed every bite, especially the prawn toast.

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  2. Sofia

    Chicago / Illinois2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 18 June 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We did the tasting menu (7 courses) and it took 2.5 hours. I have had a 21 course with wine pairs in a leisurely 3 hours… so this was almost excruciatingly slow. Value and price were solid for a Michelin star restaurant, but I’m not entirely sure this restaurant measures up to any other one star restaurant I’ve been to. Hoping it was just an off night. Staff seemed nice, but service not up to Michelin quality. Not a lot of touch points. Two highlights from the menu were the wonton and short rib. Cocktails were fun! Wine list is robust and interesting but prices get out of hand quickly which limits your sub-$200 bottle picks to a handful so we went by the glass My husband and I left feeling torn on whether we enjoyed the meal or not. Pleasant experience but certainly not what we expected and nothing outstanding.

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  3. Paulo

    San Francisco Bay Area7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good food! Very good experience! But, is for people that understand Asia food , because it is Asia experience

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  4. wendy

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 7 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was outstanding. Service fantastic. The only comment we have was the music choice was not too great. We believe it was mostly Chinese rap. Not our favorite. Everting else was great.

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  5. Lewis SY Gold

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 7 June 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    I was looking forward to the fusion Chinese Michelin-starred restaurant, but I didn’t get any impression. The reason is that there was nothing particularly unique or memorable about the food. The desserts were at least decent.

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  6. Ryan Gold

    Grand Rapids / Western Michigan8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and experience! Will definitely come back again.

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  7. thomas Gold

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 6 June 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were excellent. Staff was friendly and gave nice descriptions of the items ordered

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  8. JP

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I will be back every time I come to NYC! The food was amazing!

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  9. Vinson

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good and met my expectations. Our server was really attentive and helpful. I think the add ons were worth it as well.

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  10. David Gold

    Washington, D.C. Area40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 16 May 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely meal here (3 friends). I liked very single course of the tasting menu but thought that they add-ons were all a bit pricey. The 8 courses left us full though. I would return! Give them a try

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Asian, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sun 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Emily Yuen
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN 1 Star 2025
    2. MICHELIN 1 Star 2024
  • Area
    Hell's Kitchen
  • Cross street
    9th Ave and 55th St
  • Parking Details
    None
  • Public transport
    N, Q, R, W, B and D
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Yes, Yingtao is a popular choice for special evenings, with guests celebrating birthdays and anniversaries in a moody, cozy dining room complemented by thoughtful wine pairings and attentive service.

Yingtao can feel busy at times, several guests reported long waits to be seated and slow pacing, while other diners found the room fairly quiet and not too crowded for a relaxed meal.

Smart casual is the guide, polished but not formal, so aim for neat, well put-together clothing rather than evening black tie.

Go early, a 5:00 pm reservation at Yingtao can work really well; one guest said their 5pm slot let them finish comfortably in time for an 8pm Broadway show.

Yes, Yingtao has been awarded one MICHELIN Star (listed for 2024 and 2025).

Families can dine here, one guest specifically noted that their daughter loved the meal, suggesting the team can welcome children for the tasting experience.

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