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The Traveler's Alternative To NY's Overpriced, Undersized Hotel Rooms


Those not buzzing after the walk through the glowing Mandarin Oriental Hotel lobby will feel the magic once inside the restaurant, where wall-to-wall windows show off a magnificent view of city lights and...
citysearch.com - expert review - 08/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm old and wrinkly (no botox for me.. thanks!), I hope I lunch here often with my equally wrinkly hubby. We can sit in silence and just stare at the view-- which must be really gorgeous at…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Incredible view but the food and service were slightly less than what I expected for the price. Food was great but a little heavy. Service was good but we had to wait a bit here and there.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though I'm not sure about how a trained critic would assess the flavor combinations of Asiate's Japanese-French fusion, I personally found the experience quite wonderful. I and four others went up to…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so blessed to have friends in high places. A friend of mine from Los Angeles came to town last week and took me out to eat on her corporate account and it was absolutely spectacular. I met her…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'd have given this place another star for the view, but we didn't get a table with a view. Too bad. If you thought Asian & French cuisine didn't go together, well, here are a couple of other unlikely…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The setting is spectacular possibly the most remarkable in the city right now. The food was very good, but not extraordinary. Menu was a $68 prix-fixe. The tasting menu was $85, or $125 with wine…
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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I ate at Asiate on a trip to NYC, on the advice of a colleague who lives in NY. The restaurant is part of the Mandarin Oriental hotel. The view is spectacular, the food is magnificant the service de
kudzu.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Guess what San Francisco...Nori-san's coming! He's even got a space picked out. It may be some time before all's done, but I'll be watching closely. This might just make up for us losing Daniel Humm…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my girlfriend here our last day together before she went on a trip with her family. I called at 11am (on Tuesday) and got a reservation the same day for lunch at 12 with no problem. The view is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had the pleasure of having dinner with a party of 3 here tonight. Possibly the best view in the city of New York. It sits on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Columbus Circle. The…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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I have been here at least 3 times for the last year, and all I can say is super! I guess it helped that my friend was a guest at the hotel, but I think irregardless of that as long as you are well dressed and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't review this place - all I have to say is it's a beautiful restaurant but too bad the food doesn't live up to it's decor. I cannot even remember what my friend and I ate. All…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Stunning view from 37th floor @ the Mandarin Oriental Hotel... 1 STAR The dramatic entrance to Asiate features a wall of wine which houses an impressive collection of over 1,300 bottles. Another STAR…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 Stars I was looking forward to trying this place and definitely came out disappointed. Maybe I had too high of expectations. The views, presenation of food, and the service are probably the pros.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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I LOVE Asiate. I went for the first time during the restaurant week and I highly recommend this restaurant. The waiters were friendly and attentive. Food was definitely satisfying and the view was amazing. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy jesus. Holy, holy, holy jesus.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When one of the man-dogs whose slavish devotion to me is so amusing invited me to dinner at Asiate, it gave me pause. Not because of its priciness - if you have to ask, you can't afford me - but…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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Twice my daughter and I have tried to go for tea. We were turned away both times with various excuses that made no sense, even after calling for information and being told that although they did not take...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Asiate, located in the Mandarin Hotel (which is itself located in the Time Warner Building), combines spectacular views with excellent food. Although the menu is best described as Asian-inspired, the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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We went to this restaurant based on the reviews we read here. The food was good, the view excellent and the service shockingly poor. The service was not even average. We do not expect to be treated like...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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$19.00 martini! Hard to believe! Lunch menu sounds good but was carelessly prepared and poorly served. Waiter broke a glass over the table and did not remove the plate of shards until reminded that broken...
menupages.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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I never write reviews, but took my Wife there for a birthday recently and was very dissapointed. The service and views were amazing, but the food was as many other reviewers stated...a bit boring, not nearly...
menupages.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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... thankfully, the food is great too. I'm basing this on an experience at Restaurant Week, which I think compliments the restaurant any more. A lot of restaurants skimp on their Restaurant Week menus, but not...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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We had dinner at Asiate and were incredibly shocked and disappointed by the service. We enjoyed our meal very much. However, we all know that it is the entire dining experience that makes the evening...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breath-taking views... If you are lucky enough to have a party size of 6 you can request the corner table of the restaurant that perches itself in the corner window giving you a unique view of the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Crap. What a waste of a special occasion. Hubby and I were in NY for our anniversary. When trying to decide where to go to dinner, we settled on the criteria that it shouldn't be too stuffy so that…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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not perfect. Overall, this is a wonderful experience and makes a great choice for a special occasion. Saturday brunch is evidently not very busy , so you feel as though you've discovered a secret...
menupages.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because the meal I am reviewing was eaten on August 4th. I still remember all of the details - and I have been back since. ( I am saving my 5 star review for my "Best Meal Ever" - if and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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The entire experience was well worth the trip for restaurant week. The waitstaff was pleasantly attentive and politely discreet. The view was visually stunning. I imagine it would be even more spectacular if...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Took a group of colleagues here and had a great meal. The wine list was pricey, but the sommelier was very good and helped us pick out a few bottles that wouldn't break our bank. The lobster was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had dinner here tonight before the Romeo and Juliet ballet performance at Lincoln Center... and i was very happy with the food! Everything actually! THE VIEW WAS AMAZING as we were seated right by…
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love brunch at Asiate... when the giant neon red CNN billboard is less noticeable than during dinner. All right, in all seriousness, brunch is great though its price leaves more to be desired. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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A friend and I came in for brunch on Saturday 5/5. What a delight we had in store. A beautiful dining room with arguably one of the best views in the city. Brunch started with 4 appetizers, but the standout...
menupages.com - user review - 05/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on a double date not too long ago. First thing you notice upon entering the restaurant (located adjacent to the lobby of the Mandarin Oriental hotel) are the sweeping floor-to-ceiling…
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2007
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They have a great bento box lunch special for under $25. The food is really good and I don't think there is a better view in the city and I've been to the Rainbow Room. The ambiance is fantastic, I must say I...
menupages.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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I'm all about the food, and I was warned Asiate is more about the view, less about the food. Sometimes it's better to have lower expectations! We had the 3 course tasting menu. The prawn risotto was a huge...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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My girlfriend took me to Asiate on my birthday on a Saturday night. We had been to the MoBar before which is across from the restarant and I had always wanted to come back and dine at Asiate. She was able to...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with very low expectations which were easily exceeded. It was a bit pretentious but I liked the roomy dining room and the nighttime view was spectacular. I ordered seared Ahi and have to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Brunch in New York I came here last year, and this was bar none the best brunch I've ever had.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Located in the posh but minimalist Mandarin Hotel on the 35th floor of the Time Warner Center. You enter through hotels reception area past a huge spectacular glass flower sculpture with floor to ceiling black...
menupages.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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I took my fiancee here for a belated V-day dinner and couldn't of asked for more. The staff was more than accommodating and incredibly attentive throughout the evening. We got a table right by the window (at...
menupages.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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I had dinner with my sister last Friday. I expected something really good but I came out feeling I had a sub-par but expensive dinner. First off, I don't understand why they couldn't accept a 6:30 or 7 pm...
menupages.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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It was the first time my boyfriend and I had been to New York and we were recommended this restaurant by friends. We decided to go here for my 24th Birthday on 10th February. Right from the beginning we were...
menupages.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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i went with my boyfriend for our anniversary and it was...perfect. romantic, quiet, with impeccable service--friendly without being obtrusive. and the food...was phenomenal. we both had the tasting menu paired...
menupages.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Very simple.....almost everything about this restaurant is perfect. Loved everything - decor, food, ambiance and very professional service!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Menu: 3 Courses for $79 and Tasting Menu for $100. One of the vendors from the convention took us out.
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the great view distracts one from the not so great brunch. ask for a table by the windows and you will coe out with impressive marks from your table companions. had the pirx fixe(sp?) menu and had the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Just had dinner at Asiate last night with a friend. Ordered the sashimi app and the sea bass entre - both were excellent. I felt like I was at the Four Seasons, the service was phenomenal. I highly recommend...
menupages.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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Went to Asiate on a Saturday night, it is on the top floor of the mandarian oriental. The views are amazing unlike any other in the city. However this is all Asiate has to offer. The food was extremly...
menupages.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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I took my husband to Asiate for our 10th anniversary. Despite making reservations a month in advance, and having the reservationist promise us a table by the window, when we got to the restaurant the night of,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2006
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We were a group of 3 and decided to have brunch at Asiate. We were given airline food for $300. Although the environment was nice, the food was not what we expected. It's a nice place for drinks not meals.
menupages.com - user review - 12/17/2006
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I had heard about the views and the Bento Box, so I went there for lunch...what a mistake! Our waitress was a very disagreable Eastern European woman with a huge yellow canker sore on her lip. She was super...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2006
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If you have not been inside the Mandarin Oriental, then Asiate is your excuse to go! Went here for the prix fixe lunch with colleagues and got the seafood bento box - probably the best lunch of my life, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2006
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Phenomenal. The ambiance is just incredible--very soothing and romantic, with a view of the city in floor to ceiling windows. The service was absolutely top-notch. The waiters, the sommelier, the host...all of...
menupages.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly, the best part of Asiate is the view. (But then again, you can head to the adjacent lounge for that.) The food is rather bland and overpriced. Was that supposed to be my entree? I thought it was…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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Atmosphere off-the-charts, but so pretentious I could not identify one thing I was forced to order from the very limited unconventional menu. To make matters worse, the chef kept sending out complimentary...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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Took my mom here for breakfast on her 80th birthday. While the staff responsible for making (and changing at our request) the reservation and table with the best view was amazing, the rest of our experience...
menupages.com - user review - 08/20/2006
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This is a great place to "do" lunch or take a date you really want to impress. Great service, VERY creative presentation, and the quality is amazing. The best value is the bento box at lunch- at $35 it is a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow awesome filling brunch for a ladys appetite. Guys will starve. sorry guys... but quality over quantity is important to me! The service was alright for a seemingly posh place and the views of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i'm in love with this place. i think i might move into a permanent residence at the mandarin oriental for the restaurant alone, nevermind the impeccable service at the hotel. the food is amazing,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2006
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The waiter spent a long time telling us about the menu (and more about his own life history in the process...talk about big ego!) We eat out a lot at great restaurants and I can safely tell you the food was...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just hit Asiate for Summer Restaurant Week 2006. I was quite surprised. The portions aren't huge, but I don't like a too heavy lunch. We started with a small glass of yellow tomato gazpacho.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The BEST brunch I've ever had in Manhattan. Awesome view. Great food. Service was so so though. One might say it was because of how young we all looked, but really, good service means good service…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2006
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I just had dinner at Asiate tonight and am so disgusted I am staying up to write this review. First, it's fixed price only at $75 -- which is not a problem as long as this elegant restaurant with a very...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/12/2006
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I had a business breakfast for eight people yesterday and it was great.....the service, atmosphere, food and view were all over the top. I asked for a room off to the side so we could discuss business without...
menupages.com - user review - 05/03/2006
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I won't soon be forgetting my dining experience here. We came for my father's 50th Birthday and our party of 6 ended up with a total bill (tip included) of nearly $750. Needless to say, at ~ $125 per person,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/23/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Wasted $200 to eat here. The only good thing about the place is the amazing view of the city. Service was ok, food was average and the price tag was outrageous. This 11 course meal or whatever (can't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say it is quite nice for the decor and the ambience but as for the price for it's food it is just like eating at Michael Mina. Although, some of its dishes were a little more unique a…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2006
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I loved every minute of my experience at Asiate. When I first stepped into the restaurant, I was en...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Asiate, the restaurant within the opulent Mandarin Oriental hotel in Time Warner Center, offers a ca...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Definitly better the second time around- came here for lunch on a weekday- I was surprised to find the crowd moderate, but then again the hype has died down. We were seated right away, and you can't go wrong...
menupages.com - user review - 03/03/2006
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Made reservations for two and were seated promptly upon arrival. The space is impressive with its glass wine display, and floor to ceiling vista. The presentation was clever, and the food tasty however the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The view is fantastic - the space is great! The service was also very attentive. The dessert was delicious, particularly the white chocolate risotto with raspberry and lemon sorbet and the napoleon.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2006
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The menu is somewhat bizarre but as our group has relatively sophisticated palates we were looking forward to tasting most of the items on the menu. The food ranged from okay to poor and most dishes were not...
menupages.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good business lunch. had bento box that had every raw fish under the sun.
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2006
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I just returned from dinner at Asiate. Have I had better meals? Of course. But this was outstanding. I read the reviews of others here, who seem to have ordered from the menu, rather than trying the tasting...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
was not so good. Went there for Thanksgiving-yes I know it wasn't thier regular menu but it would have been better to serve potato chips and dip instead of cold food that I had to return twice until…
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2006
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Wow... went there with 6 of us. Everything was delicious! It's not that expensive when you think about the quality of the food! Of course, most of us can't afford a $75 per person dinner every night, but...
menupages.com - user review - 01/09/2006
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It's all about the view. If you are a guest at the hotel it's okay...the room is small, the wine steward needs lessons, the maitre 'd needs manners, all in all it's not a re-order.
menupages.com - user review - 12/13/2005
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I went to Asiate last night with my boyfriend (it was for my birthday), and we had a really great experience! When he called for a reservation, he had asked for a table by the window. The person who took the...
menupages.com - user review - 12/02/2005
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was not so good. Went there for Thanksgiving-yes I know it wasn't thier regular menu but it would have been better to serve potato chips and dip instead of cold food that I had to return twice until the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/25/2005
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how dare they call this tourist trap a french japanese restaurant? everything takes like it was mocrowaved in an airplane and served up by crass, rude, nasty, and snobby waiters who don't seem to speak any...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2005
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This is a great place to go when you want to be somewhere really nice with excellent service and a fabulous view. The only problem is that the food was good rather than spectacular, which is what I'd like to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/16/2005
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Last ones to arrive and leave restaurant. Appetizers great, and we had reisling under $100 recommended by the waiter. Chic atmosphere. View was unclear due to rain. Would not recommend Asiate if you expect to...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2005
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Yes everyone raves on about the view, I guess if you don't have an apartment in the Trump tower then this is as close to it as it gets for the rest of us....My husband and I are real foodies, we like to try...
menupages.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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We went there for our 25th. Being culinary fanatics we were totally impressed with everything about Asiate. Unfortunately we were late due to traffic and had reservations for a show so we thought we wouldn't...
menupages.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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go here if you're looking for a beautiful setting and 5 star service. But if you are looking for food that melts in your mouth...this place isn't that. For $75 pre-fixe, I would've expected dessert to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2005