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Gothamist attended a press dinner at Xing last night where we got to soak in the sleek atmosphere and Chef Lulzim Rexhepi's high-end contemporary Chinese menu. We were seated next to the giant fishtank that links together the minimalist front bar and dining area to the lush red velvet back room, so we were transfixed by the brightly colored beauties as we enjoyed a sampling of their dishes, including Szechuan pepper crusted scallps with a miso butter broth, roasted wild mushrooms and pea shoots ($9); oysters with a sweet Swatow vinegar mignionette, and crispy garlic ($12); and sweet Chinese BBQ spareribs, jazzed up with a sprinkle of sesame seed and a nose-clearing dose of spicy-hot Chinese mustard ($9).
Xing, 785 Ninth Ave. between 52nd & 53rd, 646-289-3010. Appetizers, $8-12, Entrees, $15-25.
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Are those donuts in the chinese takeout container?
Unfortunately, Xing completely changed its menu recently, and I am baffled as to why they decided to ruin a good thing!
When Xing first opened, it quickly became my local favorite -- they served traditional "takeout"-type Chinese food (Crab Rangoon appetizer, General Tso's Chicken) with a fun, creative flair. The prices were reasonable as well ($12 or so per entree).
I was very disappointed to note the new menu. Now it's just another "Asian fusion" disaster with jacked up, $20/a plate prices and tiny, skyward-pointing entrees.
One word: BOO.
I won't be going back...
4 uninspiring photographs? Can't some of you realize: it's quality, not quantity.
Actually, I really liked the one of the donuts . . . (yes, they were donuts)