🥢 NYC's Go-To Upscale Chinese Spot | Che Li

After six visits in six months, Che Li remains a reliable favorite for elegant, flavorful Chinese cuisine — especially when hosting out-of-town friends. Here’s what stands out: 🎃 Salted Egg Yolk Pumpkin ⭐ Crispy, savory-sweet, and utterly addictive — the must-order dish. 🐷 Braised Pork Belly (Hong Shao Rou) Tender, well-balanced, and served with quail eggs — a signature worth trying. 🐔 Southern Song Beggar’s Chicken A theatrical tableside presentation (fire, breaking the crust!), though the chicken itself is tender but mild. 🐟 Eel Strips Wrapped in Pancakes Savory eel served with thin wraps — delicious, though best shared to avoid saltiness. 🦆 Crispy Duck Well-fried and flavorful, though portion-to-price feels a bit steep. 🥮 Osmanthus Rice Cake A classic dessert — pleasant but not a standout for me. 🍡 Brown Sugar Mochi Skip it — dry and lacking in syrup. Consistently satisfying and perfect for groups — already planning visit number seven. 📍 Che Li – NYC 💰 Around $50 per person #CheLiNYC #UpscaleChinese #NYCEats #SaltedEggYolk #NYCRestaurants #MustTry #NYCFoodie #GroupDining #NYCDining #ComfortFood #NYUArea