A Taste of Jiangnan in NYC — Elegant, Poetic, & Refined! 🍃✨

If Sichuan cuisine is bold and fiery, Jiangnan cuisine is gentle and poetic. CheLi specializes in modern Jiangnan dishes in a serene, elegant setting—perfect for hosting guests or enjoying a slow-paced meal. 🍗 Song Dynasty Flaming Beggar’s Chicken A showstopper! Chicken wrapped in lotus leaves and clay, flambéed tableside. The meat is tender, juicy, and infused with subtle herbal aroma. 🐸 House Special Frog with Young Ginger Clean, firm frog meat stir-fried with young ginger—lightly spicy and umami-rich, super satisfying over rice. 🥩 Black Pepper Beef Ribs Grilled tableside and served sizzling. The beef ribs are perfectly charred, paired with a sweet-spicy black pepper sauce—bold but not heavy. 🪷 Qianlong's Favorite Eel Crispy fried eel strips served with cucumber, scallion, and thin pancakes—roll your own “imperial spring pancake” for layered texture and flavor. 🦀 Minced Crab Meat Tofu Stew Silky tofu in a delicate crab broth—creamy, fresh, and perfect with steamed rice. Discovered this Jiangnan gem through the community—it did not disappoint! From the ceremonial beggar’s chicken to the creative eel wraps, every dish feels thoughtful and refined. For good deals and exclusive perks, check Dealmoon before you go—saving money can be just as elegant! 📍 CheLi Flushing 133-42 39th Ave STE 102, Queens, NY 11354 #JiangnanCuisine #NYCChinese #FineDiningNYC #ModernChinese 🥢😌🎋🍚