Indochine Reviews
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Read More On Citysearch by sarafiliz at nymag.com 11/15/2010 - Extraordinary as usual.....
Read More On Citysearch Lesdeuxplateau 8/8/2010 - overrated
Read More On Citysearch by alexbecker at nymag.com 7/16/2010 - Awesome food, great atmosphere, great locationWe just love this place. The food is always great, it's right near great nightlife, and it's bigger than your average east village restaurant so you don't feel suffocated sitting 3 inches from the person next to you that you don't know. The prices are reasonable, and the drinks are great too!
Read More On Citysearch hkorn 12/7/2009 - Good Service, Bad Food
Read More On Citysearch by gabrielle123 at nymag.com 7/26/2009 - Classic!We walked in on a Friday night prime time without a reservation so we got lucky and grabbed two seats at the bar. We haven't been to Indochine I'm a few years and I was curious to see if they were still as good as ever. And they actually were even better than I remembered. The appetizers were very good and the flavors exciting. The entrees were just as flavorful. The service was very professional...
Read More On Citysearch CSMobileUser2 3/6/2009 - The perfect dinnerMy experience was exactly the opposite of green frog. The service was impeccable, food was great and portions were a nice size. I really recommend ordering the grilled eggplant appetizer and the spicy chicken entree! As an added bonus, we spotted Coco Rocha, Tyson Beckford and Amy Sacco in the house.
Read More On Citysearch Berndt 2/12/2009 - Classic!Dinner at Indochine in a real experience. Food is good, staff is friendly and gorgeous, the lighting is dimmed to perfection and you never know who will be at the next table.
Read More On Citysearch LisaForsberg 2/12/2009 - unfocused service staff, big portions
i sat at the bar, waiting for the rest of my party to arrive. 15 minutes after i ordered, and still no drink. by this time, my friends arrived and we were seated -- so i saved the $12 for my would-be cocktail. once at the table, the waitstaff mixed up the appetizer, entree AND after-dinner drink. above average food, and the portions were almost family-style sized. if only they could get the...
Read More On Citysearch green_frog 1/22/2009 - I LOVE INDOCHINEI HAD DINNER AT INDOCHINE LAST NIGHT AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED!
BEAUTIFUL WAITRESS!
GREAT SERVICE,
GREAT FOOD!,
GREAT MUSIC TOO!
EVERY TIME I GO TO INDOCHINE I SEE A CELEBRITY AND YESTERDAY WE SAW SUPERMODEL IMAN!
THIS RESTAURANT IS ALWAYS FABULOUS!
Read More On Citysearch jaimedavalos 9/20/2008 - over-priced mediocre foodi have to say the only good part of this restaurant was the ambiance (even this wasn't spectacular) and the nice hostess in the front. i ordered a duck salad dish as an appetizer, and the duck was so overcooked and hard. not only that but the salad was so overpowered with the dressing that i couldn't taste the actual contents of this dish. i ordered a fish dish wrapped in banana leaf and again...
Read More On Citysearch jules28 8/15/2008 - Nightmare Hype
Although I had put the stroller in the reservation, and had confirmed it with their caller, they never mentioned the two sets of stairs that have to be mounted, never offered to help with the stroller, and made us wait ten minutes at the host stand while they figured out where to put the stroller. Then they seated us in the stupidest location, the center of traffic where every server and guest k...
Read More On Citysearch rachelz3 7/23/2008 - French-VietnameseVery trendy French-Vietnamese restaurant with palm trees, ceiling fans and low light, makes for a romantic evening.Reservations are a must as this place definitely gets crowded. I usually get the roast duck with ginger and it is delicious. Prices are not cheap.
Read More On Citysearch Citysearch User 5/7/2008 - J'adore!From the Beverly Hills Hotel-esque banana leaf walls to the perfect pineapple capirihnas, Indochine remains one of my top 5 favorite places to go in Manhattan. The service is attentive, the lighting is super-flattering, the music is always up-to-date, the atmosphere is a perfect mix of louche downtown decadence and uptown propriety and most importantly, the food is delish. I try to go at least on...
Read More On Citysearch robsoliman 5/5/2008 - LOVEI love Indochine!!!! I am a regular and i usually go on friday or saturday......when i walk in, i am greeted by lovely girls, nice ambiance, soft music, and it it perfect not only for a romantic date, but also with friends...and the crowd is young and fresh, full of energy...( i go there usually at 10 pm)
Sometimes, i crave the food so bad that i have to stop by during the week to have an appeti...
Read More On Citysearch loveandenergy 2/13/2008 - i didn't know that i could have a bad experience without even going there..we made reservations during restaurant week for a late friday night dinner. we had friends coming in from out of town. earlier in the day, we received a phone call confirming our reservations. however, indochine didn't think it was necessary to give us a call later in the day to let us know they had cancelled our reservations. we gave them a call 15 minutes before our reservations to let them kno...
Read More On Citysearch breakdance47 2/8/2008 - BAIT and SWITCH - Changed the menu for cheaper option after publishing restaurant week menuI booked dinner reservations after checking out Indochine's published Retaurant Week Menu. I sent information about the menu and the details to all of my friends and when we got there, they happened to have changed two entrees and appetizer, but never updated this information. For instance, they had duck breast and grilled striped bass on the Retaurant Week Menu, which incidentally was changed to...
Read More On Citysearch stopnstare 1/28/2008 - too expensive for mediocre food and ambianceI mean, it's fine, but at $175 for two people, I found the food underwhelming and the decor average. The service was good, and the place does have a nice energy. But call me cheap, I just feel that in this price range, some element of my dining experience should be noticeably above average. Go to O Mai on 9th Ave, you'll get the same quality food at half the price.
Read More On Citysearch dtp1 11/25/2007 - A wonderful dining experienceI had a fantastic time dining at Indochine last week. It is definitely one of my favorites. The flower arrangements blew me away. The music and the lighting helped to created a dreamy ambience. I received great service. The seafood was especially amazing, the Chilean sea bass is the best I've had in the city.
Read More On Citysearch ming006 10/14/2007 - Great food, ambience, service and overall experience.We had dinner on a Friday night. Amazing experience. Ordered the steamed rolls (vs fried), the seabass, the filet, and the sauteed rice. Dessert - got the banana dish as well as the pineapple. Phenomenal service, very attentive, and all of the dishes were delicious and plentiful. When leaving the restaurant, I dropped my scarf and was unaware I had left it. One of the waiters ran after us, even t...
Read More On Citysearch stellagroove2000 9/23/2007 - Interesting decor. Tacky to a point of being chic. The b...
Read More On Citysearch by sushi_san at Menuism 6/24/2007 - exceeded my expectationsI was hesitant to go to indochine based on the inconsistent reviews, but it did not dissappoint. My party had 5 people in it, and between us we tried 4 different entrees, four appetizers, and two desserts, ALL of which were delicious. I had the summer rolls for my appetizer, the filet mignon for my entree, and the hazlenut mousse cake for my dessert. Our reservation was timely honored, and while...
Read More On Citysearch abmarz 6/17/2007 - Amazing food and service!!I am a hotel concierge and received and invite from Indochine to dine with a guest. I loved everything about this place! The food was fantastic..I had Sliced Seared Filet Mignon which comes with grilled baby corn, carrots & asparagus and it was the most tender, juicy steak you can have! the ambiance is very fun and trendy...great place for group dining...Our waitress was so friendly and eloquent...
Read More On Citysearch katiuska23 3/21/2007 - Too pricey for what you get, but nice, quiet and romantic.My boyfriend and I went during restaurant week. Made reservations for 5:30 (mostly because we wanted to dine early, but also because this was the only time availible during the busy Rest. Week. Understandible). Arrived at 5:10 and had to wait until the place "Opened". No big deal really. It is nice and quite romantic inside. The wait staff is a little model-wannabe and a bit snooty, but professio...
Read More On Citysearch mershy02 2/5/2007 - Horrible service, so-so foodSo we (bf and I) made reservations for restaurant week, which may have been our first mistake. Still, it looked like a decent RW menu, so we decided to give it a try.
We showed up 15 minutes in advance of our 8:00 reservation, and had a drink at the bar while we waited for a table to open up. 8:00 rolled around, then 8:15, 8:30... Finally my bf asked the hostess if we would be able to eat s...
Read More On Citysearch msmee 2/1/2007 - Food's Ok, But Beware of Your Belongings - Personnel Won't HelpFood is ok, although you better avoid the Viet Bouillabaisse that's slightly revolting. I must say, rethinking, that the best thing they have is the house rice, so that's not a great compliment.
Anyway, someone stole a bag from beneath my seat, it was only us left in the restraurant, and waiters and management were not very helpful at all. Will not see me back.
Read More On Citysearch cateljo 1/16/2007 - Yummy Food and Good Service...We had a large group of folks (~10 people) hosting a birthday celebration. The service was pretty attentive (note that the waitresses are all "model-wanna-be's"). The food was delicious... everything was cooked to almost perfection. Very pan asian... I have to say though, nothing was particularly original, but the place had a good vibe, good service and yummy food... and could accomodate a lar...
Read More On Citysearch tikkipembo 11/8/2006 - excellent food, atmosphere and servicei went to indochine with my bf last night and had an amazing time. reading previous reviews, i expected the atmosphere to be snotty and full of model wannabe types but that was not the case at all. while it is true that the waitresses at indochine are beautiful and statuesque, they were chill and very pleasant. as our friends adivsed, we took advantage of the restaurant week menu and it was excel...
Read More On Citysearch likwidvinyl 8/31/2006 - Excellent restaurant week pickDelicious food-- especially the duck breast with bok choy. They are extending their prefix menu til Labor Day, so definitely try to take advantage. The service was amazing-- even though the place was crowded, we were not rushed at all.
Read More On Citysearch mini_d 7/18/2006 - I miss Indochine first and then NYCIts an amazing place with some of the most friendly staff... what more can i say, Ycenia became a great friend of mine and we still stay in touch although I left NYC 3 years ago... its got a great bar, awesome food, beautiful people looking after you, great ambience... the list is endless for me... Go there on a date (and you can walk in with a different one every time if you want and the staff m...
Read More On Citysearch gnihal 6/2/2006 - Terrible Service!I don't believe I've ever experience such a lack of service at a nice restaurant. We ate at 5:30, and I specified when making the reservation that we were attending the theater at 7:00. Our model-wannabe waitresses (7 servers and only 3 tables of diners) seamed more concered with gossiping and checking their makeup than with helping us. They messed up one of the drink orders, two of my party's ap...
Read More On Citysearch mimbo 5/10/2006 - i was pleasantly surprisedAfter seeing a show at Joe's Pub we were pleasantly surprised that Indochine was still open. A friend had recommended it to me, but I had never been there. The room was very busy yet not so busy as to dissuade us from staying. The hostess was very attentive. There was a fifteen minute wait, we ended up having some of their signature drinks at the bar. The hostess came back to seat us, but the ba...
Read More On Citysearch geomdev 4/30/2006 - Downtown PerfectionBridge and tunnel need not apply. The food and service here are absolutely divine. I've been coming here for nearly a decade, and have never had a complaint. If you want delicious food and beautiful staff to serve you, look no further. One of the reasons why New York is still what it is.
Read More On Citysearch apse 4/20/2006 - Worst service I ever had!!To start with , the snobbiest service (if u can call that Service) i ever encountered in such "upscale" restarant. I figured the service is bad ,the food must be good........., Wrong!. The duck (and I specilize in duck ) was completly like rubber and dry nothing close to the duck I'm used to.
Read More On Citysearch dior21green 3/6/2006 - Great food, irregular serviceIn Feb I confirmed what the reviews said: excellent food, great ambiance, but that service... especially the hostess. The place is a little loud, but the overall environment is great for any type of occassion, even for the annoying loud people celebrating a b-day on the table next to us. Overall, definitely worth a try.
Read More On Citysearch 9fae 2/25/2006 - I'll give it another try...I know places can be a little crazy during restaurant week. I went there with a few friends during restaurant week, and found the service to be extremely slow. The menu was very interesting, but I felt as if my dish was drenched in a sauce that was a little too overpowering. The ambiance is nice though... I think I will give this place another go. I think I was there at the wrong time (AVOID ...
Read More On Citysearch lindseynagel 2/16/2006 - Fabulous Restaurant Week MenuI was shocked about the amount of choices for Restaurant Week. Indochine has something for everyone (even vegetarians). The food was phenomenal (probably one of the best meals I've had in NYC). The service was slow, but is understandable considering how crowded the restaurant was. I will definitely return!
Read More On Citysearch caitlinm9 2/14/2006 - Great Experience - would recommend!This place has a great vibe: romantic, trendy & chic. Went here with a group of 7 - including one veggie-tarian. We shared numerous appitizers (crab cakes and ribs were tasty!), two bottles of wine (Malbec), we each ordered mains and shared a few desserts. Everything was full of flavor yet not overpowering. Its priced average for a NYC restaurant & reasonably for a NYC trend spot. Would def r...
Read More On Citysearch judgiepudge 9/30/2005 - Romantic dining with a hip vintage cutWent for my 2 year anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Although this resturant has been around since the 80's it still has it's grooving, sexy, vibe. Tasteful dishes were enjoyed with a delicous bottel of wine and topped with a romantic desert. Will defintely go back to enjoy more occasions!
Read More On Citysearch shulva 8/31/2005 - it's not the 80s anymoremaybe this place used to be cool back in the studio 54 days but it completely sucks now. the food is so awful and overpriced, the decor totally dated, and the staff are wannabe models that you feel bad for since they're obviously never going to make it. Not to mention the drinks are things you'd order in LA circa 1992 like lychee martinis. sure, they're tasty, but no need to act like they're s...
Read More On Citysearch AnnieMarter 8/29/2005 - Indochine Is Over Rated
Read More On Citysearch by lizard2459 at nymag.com 2/27/2005 - Great Food and AmbianceThis place has been around forever and its still as good as its always been. Good food (small portions however), good service (cute waitresses all around) and a nice ambience with good looking people matching the background. Great place for a date and to take friends for a nice dinner!
Read More On Citysearch mistabraz 12/24/2004 - never failsHave been coming here for many years & has yet to disappoint. Lychee Martini is addictive and the food is amazing. A little pricey but worth it. Mixed crowd but never tacky. Seating on the banquette is preferable.
Read More On Citysearch amyissey 10/18/2004 - Always reliable
Read More On Citysearch by PrincessNY at nymag.com 8/4/2004 - My Favorite RestaurantThis place has the most amazing food. The staff is beautiful and courteous. Feels like I've entered some classy restaurant nestled cozily in the middle of a jungle.
The ravioli is my favorite dish, try it!!!
Read More On Citysearch nv48 2/11/2004 - A fun placeAfter some friends had recommended Indochine I checked it out on citysearch and decided do go with some girlfriends for a girls night out.
The hostess war a little impatient and did show a some attitude but the wait staff made more than up for it. True the waitresses are beautiful but also warm, sweet, helpful and professional. The food was basic but very good. I'll definatly be back.
Read More On Citysearch 51978 12/15/2003 - superficialTrendy food but colourless. Great deserts, though.
Good staff.
Superficial and noisy place.
Read More On Citysearch gride 8/19/2003 - NYCgrrlI went to Indochine with family and friends, and had a wonderful time. Beforehand I checked out the other reviews and did not find any of the cons to be the case during my visit. The waitstaff was more than competent and friendly to boot. I liked the decor, and thought the palm fronds were fun and inviting. It wasn't stuffy at all, and the food tasted delicious. A+ for presentation. I would defin...
Read More On Citysearch nycgrrl 7/17/2003 - Still going StrongThe staff here is wonderful, really nice, don't know what the other reviews were talking about. The food was great, was sitting next to a huge designer. what more can i say
Read More On Citysearch tessiej 7/11/2003 - Models.I have heard that young models work at that place as waitresses. It seems to be true. They are young and skinny, basically Kate Moss looking. Food was good, but I think that there are better places to dine in NY.
Read More On Citysearch ctac 7/3/2003 - The worst hostessIndochine was o-kay. The hostess was very rude from the beginning after she realized that she had taken the wrong time for my reservation. The service was unfriendly and we were pressured to leave at a certain time. The food was fine but since the service was terrible, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant to anyone. I wouldn't go back there myself.
Read More On Citysearch cookiemonster 3/23/2003 - lovelyfresh, delicious, unusual food in an elegant atmosphere. Oh and the coffee and desserts are wonderful!! Really really nice, would definitely go again.
Read More On Citysearch sephorablue 2/19/2003 - Overbooked restaurant and rude staffWe were seated relatively promptly and enjoyed the food, drinks, and atmosphere, but before we had even finished eating, staff were coming to the table, trying to clear our plates and asking us if we would leave within 30 minutes. We had only been at the restaurant for 1 hour. Our plates were taken before we finished eating and our waitress sent the hostess to tell us we had to leave to make room...
Read More On Citysearch kcp135 1/25/2003 - Better Than Average Pre-TheatreGranted, it's not in the broadway theatre district but it is opposite the Public Theatre! Indochine is a very convenient, very chic, very good pre-theatre place. The service was pleasant, the ambience comfortable and the food very good!! Spring rolls were extremely tasty and the duck and the spicy chicken breast were outstanding!!
Read More On Citysearch guyt 11/15/2002 - Unimpressive food, great serviceFood was bland - eg. a pho soup that honestly was tasteless. The place is also deafeningly noisy, so much so that it was hard to hold a conversation. However, the service was great - responsive, friendly, quick. Our server spilled a drink on the table cloth and it was cleaned up in an instant, no mess, free drinks to compensate, and left us impressed at how seamlessly this was fixed. Food is ...
Read More On Citysearch jazzguy 11/6/2002 - Unpleasantly DeliciousHaving chosen to take some distinguished guests to dinner at Indochine came as a result of so many positive reviews. Our reservation was for 9, didn't get seated until 9:20 with no acknowledgment by the staff of the delay. Once at the table our waitress managed on two occasions to take 15 minutes bringing drinks to our table, our plates sat uncleared on the table for just as long. Fortunately for...
Read More On Citysearch juanyussef 11/5/2002 - better than I was expectingI was not expecting this place to be much to be honest. I was wrong. Great cocktails and very good food. Not a huge fan of the palm leaves painted on the wall, but overall nice decor. VERY pleasant hostess and wait staff. I was there for a birthday party and it was a great time. Not painfully expensive either.
Read More On Citysearch millercy 7/18/2002
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