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Cafe Mandarin

Tucked in the heart of New York City, Cafe Mandarin brings authentic Mandarin flavors to life with seasonally sourced ingredients and modern techniques. Enjoy signature dishes like Mandarin Duck with Plum Sauce and Spicy Szechuan Noodles alongside creative Asian-inspired cocktails in a warm, inviting setting.

CoffeeSolo-friendly
Cafe Mandarin

What to know

Cafe Mandarin offers a delightful journey through the vibrant flavors of Mandarin cuisine right in the heart of New York City. Guests can expect a warm and inviting atmosphere, showcasing a menu that beautifully blends traditional recipes with contemporary culinary techniques.

Current menu

Menu highlights at Cafe Mandarin

Full menu →

Cold Appetizers

Cucumber Salad$10

Choice of Garlic or Spicy Chili Oil

Chilled Zucchini in Tangy Sauce$10

Chilled | Garlic | Aged Vinegar

Emperor’s Cabbage$10

Sesame Paste | Aged Vinegar | Organic Honey

Wood Ear Mushroom with Fermented Chili$10

Scallion | Cilantro

Chili-Oil Firm Tofu$10

Aged Tofu | Sizzling Chili Oil | Bean Sprouts

Celery & Tofu Skin$10

Celery | Tofu Skin | Sesame Oil

Hot Appetizers

Vegetable Spring Roll (3)$8

Sweet Chili Sauce

Sichuan Crispy Eggplant$10

Crispy Eggplant | Sichuan Sweet Soy Glaze | Cilantro

Chicken Lettuce Wraps$13

Onion

Green Tea Chicken Wings (5)$13

Green Tea | Honey Chili Soy Glaze

Mandarin Spare Ribs$13

Sweet & Sour

Dim Sum

Dan Dan Noodles$8

Pork | Sichuan Chili | Sesame | Scallion

Mandarin Pot Stickers (4)$10

Berkshire Pork | Cabbage

Sichuan Wonton (5)$10

Pork & Shrimp Wonton | Sichuan Chili Oil Broth

Classic Soup Dumplings (4)$12

Berkshire Pork & Ginger

Berkshire Pork & Shrimp Shumai (3)$12

Berkshire Pork | Rock Shrimp | Ginger

Vegetable Dumplings (4)$12

Steamed or Pan Fried

Soup & Salad

Ginger Salad$5

Green Salad | Ginger Dressing

Wonton Soup$5

Pork & Shrimp Wonton | Chicken Broth

Hot & Sour Soup$5
Egg Drop Soup$5
West Lake Beef Soup$16

Egg White | Cilantro | Ground Beef

Famous Chengdu Fish Soup$20

Fluke Filet | Chinese Sour Cabbage

Main Classics

Yu Xiang Pork$18

Choice of Pork | Chicken | Beef +$2 | Shrimp +$4 | Tofu

Sesame Chicken or Tofu$18

Broccoli | Brown Sesame Sauce

General Tso’s Chicken or Tofu$18

Broccoli | Spicy Brown Sauce

Kung Pao Chicken (Spicy)$18

Scallion | Peanut

Chicken Broccoli$18

Brown Garlic Sauce

Cumin Lamb$18

Choice of Lamb | Chicken | Beef | Shrimp +$4 | Tofu

Chef’s Recommendation

Thousand Layer Tofu$22

Pork Belly | Jalapeño | Red Bell Pepper | Chinese Celery

Chongqing Chili Chicken$22

Jalapeño | Chinese Celery | Cilantro | Sesame Seeds

Wok Braised Beef Brisket$22

Potato | Carrot | Red Pepper | Mushroom | Scallion

Three Cup Chicken$22

Basil | Ginger Soy Sauce

Chinese Sausage & Flat Beans$22

Flat Beans | Garlic | Chili

Wok Organic Cauliflower with Pork Belly$24

Red Bell Pepper | Scallion

See all 62 menu items →

Source: Official menu ↗

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