China 1 Reviews
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- Everything you could want in a restaurant or lounge
Read More On Citysearch by PrettyConencted at Citysearch 7/4/2011 - Very good looking crowd
Read More On Citysearch by ericacecillo at Citysearch 6/23/2011 - I'll be back again!
Read More On Citysearch by allie18 at Citysearch 6/21/2011 - Great food, awesome vibe. I will for sure be back again.
Read More On Citysearch by maraelise at Citysearch 6/16/2011 - Great spot for a private dinner party
Read More On Citysearch by gagecass at Citysearch 6/13/2011 - Pedestrian French Restaurant
Read More On Citysearch by moranm at Citysearch 5/22/2011 - Very OK
Read More On Citysearch by Sharpiest at Citysearch 2/10/2011 - Poorly Managed
Read More On Citysearch by Samantha2011 at Citysearch 2/2/2011 - Beware if you're trying to book a party...
Read More On Citysearch by OZ at Citysearch 1/12/2011 - Great Place.
Read More On Citysearch by KT44 at Citysearch 10/25/2010 - best place for birthday parties
Read More On Citysearch by danizup at Citysearch 10/12/2010 - A dreamy event space!
Read More On Citysearch mixed palate 7/14/2010 - Don't waste your time or money
Read More On Citysearch galina26 4/20/2010 - Dance, China-style
Read More On Citysearch Evanismo 3/18/2010 - Not as good as it looksLast year i went for my birthday with a group of like 17-18 people. I called in ahead of time asking about the place and if they would be able to hold such a large group of people. The manager said sure and he seemed pretty enthusiastic. Anyway the pictures online will fool you, the place is extremely tiny personally looks dirty. We were all crammed next to the door. And when night came we weren'...
Read More On Citysearch Sonia Nusrat 12/5/2009 - China 1 = PerfectionLove this place!!! So glad I found a place in the lower eastside that serves good chinese food. Sesame beef is to die for!!! The decor in the place blew my mind, you totally wouldn't expect it from the outside. Downstairs there is two dance floors with two different DJ's, both spinning good, classic music. This place was great, top to bottom. Highly recommended!!!
Read More On Citysearch SheetzBeatz 7/24/2009 - Fun place to go to at night and friends enjoyed foodI went to China 1 Lounge last night for a friends birthday and it was my first time there. The people were nice, the DJ played great music, and a bartender/server made the whole experience delightful. She always served with a smile on her face, was quick to pick up a request, and when she couldn't come through with a request, she handled it like an expert. Even though it being slightly crowded bo...
Read More On Citysearch FlynnJ 7/21/2009 - Meet my imagination of NY underground sceneIf you've lived in NYC for a while and are disappointed about all the cool joints were disappeared - and you refuse to go to those boring, over-priced clubs or simple dive bars, you should check out this place in east village! I went to China 1 last Friday for the first time and was amazed how well done this 3-space wonderland is. It was beautifully decorated, staff were cool and low-key, DJs spi...
Read More On Citysearch babyseeds 7/21/2009 - Ratz, Ratz, RatzWent to this destination spot in the East Village and now I remember why I don't past 14st.! LES and the East Village is so gross! I went to this place called China 1 and I stumbled into the kitchen from the lounge and I saw RATz! Atleast 4 or 5 scurrying around China 1's kitchen! I hate the LES/East Village it's so gross and disgusting down there. Never going to party down there ever, nevermind...
Read More On Citysearch sandyg1001 7/19/2009 - YuckDespite having a reservation, it took forever to be seated. When we finally sat down, it took forever to get our food. By the time we got our food, the restaurant part cleared out and the music was blasting. I spoke to the owner and he was very rude. I would def. not recommend this place. Take your money and go somewhere decent.
Read More On Citysearch dreydre 6/29/2009 - China 1 - sewer bump!I was there twice in one year, and I feel an obligation to write this reveiw. On a bachelorette party we were promised so many things from the 2 owners and we were completely dissappointed from the type of food that was initially promised to double booking us and keeping in a lounge for dinner, but the worst part is there is a smell of sewage down there! So disgusting! Then about 5-6 months later...
Read More On Citysearch KarenBu 6/27/2009 - two thumbs downHad a very bad experience. Made arrangements with management prior to coming. The waitress did not know the menu, the kitchen combined our Dim Sum orders incorrectly, so we had to pass food across a long table. Food can out cold, and several of the main meals can out 20 - 30 minutes after the first main courses were served. Might have a good nightlife seen, but i would avoid eating there at a...
Read More On Citysearch jaycolenyc 6/24/2009 - Fun and good food tooThe atmosphere is great, the food and service is also good. It's reasonably priced, and you can make it your whole destination for the night.
Read More On Citysearch samik83 6/17/2009 - Went on a Thursday night for dinner, food was amazing!!! ButWent on a Thursday night for dinner, food was amazing!!! But that's just where the story begins. I was told by one of the waitstaff that there were going to be some live music performances downstairs shortly so I stuck around. Low and behold the downstairs, which I had no idea was even there, was a beautiful 2 room set up with its own bar!!! The acts were all hip hop and I was loving the whole un...
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser2 6/12/2009 - Great place for a party!!I recently had my birthday party there and it was a complete success! Had a pre-fix dinner upstairs (food was amazing w very generous portions) and then headed downstairs for bottle service. Very nice/easy to work with management, great music - lots of fun!
Read More On Citysearch SChat 6/8/2009 - good food....live musicenjoyed a birthday party there
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser 5/26/2009 - nice place for a partyi was invited to a birthday there and i loved the food and the vibe...the djs play everything downstairs.
Read More On Citysearch jamiehilkene 5/21/2009 - love that they give to charitygreat decor downstairs. i move to arizona and whenever i stop into the i party there. nice girls and guarantee good time.
Read More On Citysearch rbreezy 5/21/2009 - good crowd and plenty of girlsthis place has a nice stage downstairs. we hosted an open mic and a comedy show. on weeknights the crowd is cool. the food is not bad
Read More On Citysearch juanmendez 5/21/2009 - Great food, great music and alot of good looking girlsI went to china 1 last weekend for my best friends birthday and we had a great time. The food is good and the girls are hot.
Read More On Citysearch larryallen 5/20/2009 - The music is great and the food is even betterI had my bachelor party 3 weeks ago. The management staff were great. The food was great and there were a lot of pretty girls
Read More On Citysearch miguelvasquez 5/20/2009 - The Marquee of the East VillageMy girlfriends and I went out on a ladyies night out. We knew that china 1 was a great place to party and get drunk but I was pleasantly suprise how great the food was.
Read More On Citysearch yukifuto 5/20/2009 - The atmosphere is great for a partyI love the decor and the hot waitresses and how hot the guy with the pony tail is. I think he is a runner for food or something but he's hot. I would go back just to watch him clear my tables.
Read More On Citysearch lilysato 5/20/2009 - Good timeswent there for a friend's birthday this weekend... it was a cool spot.. the music was good..(primarily hip-hop mix)...and pretty crowded....HOWEVER, its good to know beforehand though, that if you don't get there around or before 11pm, they (the chick at the door) will not let you in... they say, "reservations or bottle service only" - we went about 2 weeks prior to check it out, and thats exactl...
Read More On Citysearch a_commentor 3/30/2009 - great place for food and partyWe had a girls night out at China 1 last weekend. it was amazing. it's a great place to have fun with friends. we had dinner and then went to the sexxy, beautiful lounge. love the vibe there. the food was great, the music was great, the place was great. what can i say, we had a blast there!
Read More On Citysearch mirandali 3/15/2009 - Good timesHad a great time here two weekends ago. It'd been awhile since my last time here and it reminded me how much i like it. lots of good looking people, music was great. i don't know about having your bday here but definitely a good spot if you're in the area. at one point in the night it got a little crowded but i didn't have an problem getting a drink so as long as that isn't an issue i have no pro...
Read More On Citysearch gmen80 3/13/2009 - Best Birthday EverLast weekend I celebrated my birthday at China 1. A group of us had dinner upstairs in the restaurant. The food was great and perfect for sharing. At about 1030 we headed downstairs. By 1130, the place was filled with a great crowd. Most of my friends got in without too long of a wait. The music was great, everyone had a blast. I would definitely recommend this place for anyone having a birthday ...
Read More On Citysearch nycgirl915 3/9/2009 - Hot VIP door list girlI went to China 1 last night and the hottest door girl works there. She almost did not let me in as I came with 3 other guys and only 2 girls but she did lets us in when we told her that would buy some bottles and for a Saturday night the place was packed and the bottles where reasonably priced. We got Black Label and Vodka for only $500 and it lasted most of the night. I am still wasted! The...
Read More On Citysearch afroterry 3/8/2009 - Best Birthday Ever!!!!!! I recently celebrated my birthday on a Saturday night at China 1. I had the best time ever!! I came with about 20 of my friends. The music was great (DJs in all 3 rooms)!!! It's definitely a party scene with no attitude. I don't know what these other reviewers are talking about. The staff was accommodating and the place is just really fun!!! I like to change it up, but I'm already thinki...
Read More On Citysearch daniellesc 3/4/2009 - THE LAMEST PLACE IN TOWNI went to this place for a private B day party along with many others. We stood outside for over a half hour after a crazy blonde flat chested hostess on a power trip screamed at us stating that just because we made a reservation did not mean that we could go into the party. She then tried to tell us the only way we would get in is if we went in for bottle service. When we got into the place, ...
Read More On Citysearch westieb 2/20/2009 - Terrible experience!I went there for a private B'day party and had a terrible experience. In spite the reservation and RSVP list, management made everyone stand in line in bitter cold for 45 minutes; management was rude and made no attempt whatsoever to honor the reservation. And the best part was there was no private room for the party. The place was very crowded, one could barely move, corridor ceilings were dripp...
Read More On Citysearch PG2009 2/18/2009 - Poor Service, Very Limited Menu, Not a Good LocationWhile the restaurant (the upstairs at least) has an interesting dark/noir vibe, the bar is very small and seating is close together.
The dimsum $2 PER PIECE, which seems pricey for such a small amount, about the size of a 1/2 dollar. The "sharing plates" are just absurd, $13 a plate for a small piece of cod or chicken, we were told that a plate is only enough for 4 bites, so to make it a meal...
Read More On Citysearch ManhattanMartini 2/9/2009 - WARNING: Do not try to organize a large party at this placeA group of 5 of us with birthdays in February organized close to 100 people and reserved with the manager who said that we would have whole or a part of the room to ourselves. But here's the service we got instead:
- They had all our guests wait in the line outside in the cold for a long time, causing people to bail, in person request to the management to let our guests in were ignored in the or...
Read More On Citysearch andreinaline 2/8/2009 - Great music, really fun for parties with bottle serviceI had a birthday party here - we had about 20 people. We all had a great time. The music was a perfect mix of rock, hip hop and 80s. We got a table and the bottle service was relatively inexpensive. The wait staff was friendly and prompt! I would definitely go again.
Read More On Citysearch outandaboutinCT 1/12/2009 - Beautiful place, great food!I love this place. I've been there twice in the past month - once for my birthday and once to meet friends for food/drinks - and we all had a blast both times. The food is really tasty (the new chef is wonderful), the specialty drinks are excellent, the atmosphere is fantastic, and the place itself is beautiful. The decor is just gorgeous! Everyone there is very friendly, and the service is g...
Read More On Citysearch NYLAGal 12/31/2008 - Nice place with way too loud music!I went there for my friend's birthday. We got there around 6 pm on a weekday, there was no one in the restaurant, and the first impression was the place was beautiful and well decorated, however, the music was loud, I meant VERY LOUD. We sat there talking face to face, we could barely hear each other, then we had to ask them to lower the music, they did but not too much. So the whole dinner time ...
Read More On Citysearch kittybaby 12/17/2008 - Great food, great funThis is a unique setting for chinese food here in NYC. Instead of being ultra modern or ornate upscale Chinese place, it is instead an "Antique Lounge" which reminds me of refurbished flophouses turned bars in Singapore. Perhaps there's an opium den quality, but it's chic, retro, kitschy, and classic all at once with great Chinoiserie lamps, art, and other furnishings. The food is really unbel...
Read More On Citysearch changmino200 12/15/2008 - Great place!!!I went here a few weeks ago on a Friday night and I thought it was great! Not too crowded, there was a guy playing the drums, which is always awesome - music was FANTASTIC, drinks werent too expensive....highly recommend it.
Read More On Citysearch rubes299 10/20/2008 - Beware booking a "private" partyMy boyfriend and I wanted to reserve a private room to throw ourselves a party and thought China 1 had a great space. We've eaten there many times and the food is great. We explained what we were looking for to the waitress, who told us that this would be possible and for our estimate of 30 people at any given time, we needed to buy bottle service in the amount of 3 bottles at $250 each - not che...
Read More On Citysearch rarosen 10/13/2008 - An interesting place and a good experience...Nice atmosphere, great service. The red snapper was delicious, as were the (appetizer) mignon spring rolls. The "five spice sirloin" was a bit tough.
We ate at 7:30pm and it was still empty. The bar/lounge in the basement looked cool, but we couldn't hang around.
Read More On Citysearch pacificpete 7/8/2008 - Awesomely Wicked Spot!!!I had my birthday party here. I loved it!!! The place may look small on the first floor but they have a HUGE lower level. It is very decorative - BEAUTIFUL!!! Music was great and so was the service. Our waitress was very prompt with our drinks and was always around. There was a good crowd of people but not overly crowded, where you cant even take a step without touching someone. I didnt eat there...
Read More On Citysearch Farahm05 3/18/2008 - More like number two.While visiting New York last year I stumbled into this place that claimed it was the Number 1 Chinese Take Out. Judging from the chinese food that I ate earlier that day, this place had to be ranked #2. The food was very greasy but tasty, and it was dead inside. You can't be a #1 store with barely anyone present!
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 3/15/2008 - Best food on ave b and 4stI went to this place last Friday. The place was excellent. The food was delicious and the wait staff was excellent . The managers Alen and Steve were nice, they treated everyone with respect..That shows A lot about China 1..And after dinner they have an antique bar downstairs and a lounge where you can grab some of their famous martini's, have fun and enjoy live DJ's...
Read More On Citysearch lifeisbeautiful6969 3/4/2008 - Kickass Spot! Great Food & Fun!Went here this past Saturday. Place was pretty busy, had beautiful decor and good vibes. We came there for dinner, which was better than we expected. Apparently they had a new menu and new chef. Dinner was delicious. Lots of options. The cocktails were yummy too. We ended up spending most of the night downstairs in the lounge. DJ's were upstairs & downstairs and were keeping things upbeat....
Read More On Citysearch bamboobanger 3/3/2008 - Excellent party space!Its like a mini TAO! Great atmosphere, LOVE LOVE LOVE dining experience, Manager Steve bought us all (17ppl) dessert and a round of shots cause its was a BDAY party he said thats his job to buy shots and make sure we're having a great time! The food was very good and for what they charge its actually excellent!
For a great atmosphere without the attitude or breaking the bank I must admit I wo...
Read More On Citysearch stephen_c 3/3/2008 - A new hidden gem in Manhattan!!The new menu at China1 was great! For what you pay I would put China1 food up against many over priced places. The service from waitress Wendy was very very friendly. China1 is my new hidden gem! And try the seafood trio is off the hook!
Read More On Citysearch dawson99 3/2/2008 - awsome foodwhen for a tasting because they have a new chef . The food was very good well presented . will go back soon
Read More On Citysearch ngalandou 2/12/2008 - Great Place / Friendly Staff / Affordable Drinks!Let me start by saying... I normally go to Le Souk, 230 5th, Gansevoort Rooftop Bar, Buddha Bar and love those places. I get in everywhere and have fun at all these places.
I was waiting for my girls and decided to stop in at China 1 alone around 10pm - thinking I'll stay for 1 drink (which was great and strong!), I started talking to the bartender (another female) and the manager - well, I ...
Read More On Citysearch nhj119 11/16/2007 - wouldn't send my worst enemy to this dump!geeeeeeew. this place is the WORST. first of all, they have a scary googley-eyed manager, who always seems to be looking at you like you're stealing or something- totally KILLS the fake chinoiserie and the overpriced chinese food. second of all, old four eyes and his staff are so rude... how DARE you ask them for food "to go"! i don't care if they are owned by the best italian purveyors in the ea...
Read More On Citysearch loomisandronnie 10/15/2007 - Perfect for 2 or 10!I have been to China1 a few times lately-the first time with a bunch of friends for my birthday (like 12 people) then a week later for dinner with a smaller group and finally a third time with my boyfriend. So, 3 times in just as many weeks because it's such a great place. The food is great-they have every Chinese food item that I order for take out at home but it comes nice, hot, and delish and ...
Read More On Citysearch foodlover2007 2/19/2007 - Better As Club Than RestaurantCome here for the lounge, do not bother eating here as the food is about as pretentious as the service. Overpriced Chinese fusion can run you as much as $20 for a plate of bok choy, duck meat strips and chow mein with carmelized onions fused inbetween. That may sound nice, but its certianly not worth $20.00. The lounge / club aspect happens after 11PM and suddenly it becomes a cool place to en...
Read More On Citysearch b00pi3flak3s 11/7/2006 - good - not greatCame by for a friends birthday. Arrived at 12:30 on Saturday night and was "greeted by the bouncer who questioned my punctuality ( i dont know if he was kidding or not). The place was jam packed. Music was not that good but got better as the night went on. Bar area is very small and crwoded but still easy enough to get a drink. Drinks are about $8. Bathroom line is very short. Overall ok experien...
Read More On Citysearch splashkpl 11/6/2006 - Outstanding for Large PartiesI organized a birthday dinner for 20 people here on Saturday night. Granted, we were there pretty early so the restaurant was relatively empty, but boy did they nail it. What an amazing job. They were on top of everything and perhaps even more importantly, they were NICE. They offered us a fixed price menu, but were perfectly fine when I said no thanks. Our very sweet server, Jeff, got all o...
Read More On Citysearch somanystars 10/30/2006 - Jukebox Heroes Friday Nights are HOTT!I'm glad to say Chris Love and crew are back in the city doing their thing at China 1 every friday night. I have been there the past two fridays and the party's just keep getting better. Hip fashionable crowd, free vodka for the first hour, plus a dj line-up that would cost at least $20 anywhere else in the city, all for free. Don't wait till its too late check out what is sure to be the newest ...
Read More On Citysearch rbren3 9/28/2006 - Seductive Ambiance and Great DrinksOn a Wednesday night, a friend and I were wandering around, trying to find a place where we could sit and talk (and drink!) and he was really excited when he saw China1. Apparently, he had been there before and loved it. Inside, there was a main room, seemed like it was used primarily for dining. It was lit with multi-colored chinese lanterns and looked funky and fun. After taking a set of st...
Read More On Citysearch daffodillymeli 7/27/2006 - mondays rock at china 1
I was out in the east village on monday night with a couple friends and walked by china1, which looked just like a small restaurant, but it had a security guard outside. Turns out there was a "Rock" party in the downstairs lounge, free to get in. The place is pretty big, and there was a good size tatooed crowd, with a selection of village hotties and free Bud and Vodka drinks. The dj played...
Read More On Citysearch lynnlife1 7/18/2006 - Hot rock party China 1 Mondays!Monday night one of my friends hosted a rock party at China1, It turns out its a pretty sick space, and the party was dope. The vibe really good. A bunch of girls from burningangel were there running around in their schivies, Jimmy Gustavo from Murphy's Law was there with his boys from New York Hardcore Tattoos. I heard they're gonna start doing tats there soon! There was an open bar for about...
Read More On Citysearch tknyc 7/12/2006 - East Village's Best Seductive Night OutI live in the area and came was startled by the unique quality of China 1. We had dinner in their cellar-like dining area, which you arrive at after passing through several chambers and warmly lit staircases. The moment we entered the downstairs dining area, I said, "I'm throwing my next birthday here, this is amazing!" They have a dj, a bar, and full service of the best chinese food you will ...
Read More On Citysearch todabuba 7/10/2006 - The Answer For a Late Night Appetite!I love Chinese food and have been looking for the alternative to the greasy stuff on every corner of New York- ya, you know, the stinky take-out joints that leave you smelling like dinner for 100 for the rest of the night! Well, that's not China 1 at all you never leave smelling like a chinese restaurant and the the food is so good! It is healthy and not greasy at all- So anyways they serve food ...
Read More On Citysearch thesteedman 6/2/2006 - Vegetarian FriendlyAs a vegetarian Chinese food has not been my first choice, but last night my friends took me out to China 1 where the waiter told me that I can have whatever I want on the menu done Vegetarian. So I tried the General Tsos Tofu and it was the bomb! They can make almost any dish you want so you are not limited to the standard vegetarian choices. Service was laid back, but good. I left China 1 with ...
Read More On Citysearch ntash 5/4/2006 - party placePeople you better take advantage of this place no door charge and no red rope attitude, you feel like you just walked on to a film set in China.
Here is a space in the city that has one of the coolest vibes and best decor great for parties, my friend had a party there last weekend and it was rockin, the DJs were cool, the crowd was mixed and the Lychee and pomegranate sake martinis are unbeat...
Read More On Citysearch taylordame 5/3/2006 - good timesI had the best time in a long time out on a weekend night, this is the place to be if you like a crowd that is interesting yet unpretentious, a place where you could really chill and mingle without feeling like a peacock with its feathers ruffled.
Note to Singles- these are people you actually want to meet!
Read More On Citysearch smartine 5/3/2006 - the place to go down lowFinally the East Village is mixing it up. This is the place for good food, good drink and good eye candy that doesn't host the homogenous and predictable types that frequent the big name clubs. The lounge is well lit and the music is just right so you can groove and talk or just chill on a sofa in a dark corner.
Read More On Citysearch cpow30 5/2/2006 - new menu = terrible!!The food here was great when they first opened, but now they've gone through multiple menu changes, each time it gets worse and worse (chinese food with no soups????. And with the ever more terrible menu, they keep jacking up the prices. Was once my fav place to eat, but now I'll never go back again until its under new management.
Read More On Citysearch kinoeye 4/7/2006 - sultry sexy east village loungeThis is a great place to party with your friends, sexy laid back ambiance. Killer lychee martinis.
Read More On Citysearch billibob1234 3/30/2006 - No place like this one!China 1 or Number 1 chinese was a really fun place. Great spot that hasnt exploded so much that they have an annoying door or are obnoxious. Friendly staff, fun atmosphere to party at minus the usual pretentiousness that overwhelms this great city. food was enjoyable and music was fresh. I'd go back...
Read More On Citysearch bonafidebb 3/10/2006 - Cool Vibes, Great Service...This place seems like a really hip place to be on a Saturday night. The bartenders were hot, the vibes were chill, and the food was pretty good. I ate there with a bunch of buddies and ended up staying most of the night. The DJ's were on point also. Overall, it was a great spot to stumble upon in the "Up and Coming East Village."
Read More On Citysearch wallyoops 2/20/2006 - Is this even really chinese food?This food is so americanized it is gross. If you hate good Chinese then go here.
Read More On Citysearch suzycnyc10 6/25/2005 - the best ChineseGreat food, wonderful venue. Small tables, but apparantly there's a lot more space in the other room.
Read More On Citysearch jggrossm 2/15/2005
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