New York City College of Technology, CUNY
Department of Hospitality Management
Janet Lefler Dining Room
MEMORANDUM
To: Prof. Abreu, Director of Service
From: Declan Mulligan, Student DM
Re: Hutong Restaurant Review
A fairly positive review has been given by Pete Wells this week regarding the new Chinese restaurant Hutong, located in Midtown Manhattan. Hutong’s original location is in Hong Kong, but they have began to establish themselves in New York City with quality Dim Sum, northern Chinese and Sichuan style cuisine. While the majority of New Yorkers who eat Chinese food only think of the average take out location on the corner, Hutong offers a unique fine dining atmosphere with flavorful options and appealing plating for the most part.
The style of Dim Sum cuisine includes bite-sized portions of an array of steamed items such as dumplings and buns filled with meat, seafood or vegetables. Hutong has made a name for them selves because of their Dim Sum mastery, but they do offer many more traditional Chinese staples such as Peking Duck (Beijing). Peking Duck has been a staple in China since its imperial age. The crispy skin on the roast duck is what makes this dish stand out but according to Mr. Wells, Hutong had failed to produce the traditional texture.
Hutong is an excellent destination for Dim Sum in NYC, but a majority of their other options may not be worth the steep prices. However, those with a desire for a much more intimate experience with a large variety of Chinese cuisine may find themselves truly impressed by Hutong.
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