An Excellent Chinese Fine‑Dining Experience 🍒｜NYC Cherry

After work today, I visited Cherry with friends — a Chinese fine‑dining spot many have recommended. We started with Duck Toast 🦆 and Cold Mung Bean Jelly. The toast had wonderful texture, featuring smoked duck that was truly impressive. The jelly was tangy and packed with cilantro — perfect for cilantro lovers. For mains, we ordered fish 🐟 and braised pork belly. The fish was decent, but the pork belly was exceptional — perfectly balanced fat‑to‑lean ratio with a masterfully rich sauce. Possibly the best I’ve ever had! Both desserts stood out — one included chewy rice cakes for a unique texture, and the other featured a black sesame ice cream I absolutely loved. At the end, they gifted us cookies and White Rabbit candies 🐰 — an instant nostalgic trip to childhood. Dinner here is normally around $160, but during Restaurant Week it’s $60 for three courses — a fantastic opportunity to experience this elegant spot. 📍 Address: 805 9th Ave, New York, NY 10019 #NYCFood #ChineseFineDining #CherryNYC #RestaurantWeek #NYCRestaurants #UpscaleChinese #PorkBellyLove #NYCEats #DateNightNYC #FoodieExperience #NYCLife #EatLocal #HiddenGemNYC #SweetNostalgia