The House of the Red Pearl at Tin Building by Jean-Georges

The House of the Red Pearl at Tin Building by Jean-Georges reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jamie

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   We were a table of four having a late lunch or early dinner. We didn't realize they served family style but that's not a terrible thing unless you have friends with specific dislikes or allergies. The speakeasy setup is neat. The decor is nice and probably feels swanky in the evening hours. We were met by a hostess who confirmed our reservation and brought us to our table in the center section. It is a smaller dining room than expected but that's no matter. We had two main servers and a few food runners so it wasn't completely clear who was waiting on us and none of them were incredibly friendly, certainly not rude, just not chatty, but maybe that's the vibe. We had pot stickers, wontons, spicy garlic noodles, and chicken with broccoli and were each given a bowl of white rice. The appetizers were tasty and I enjoyed the main courses but nothing blew me away for the price point. We also had a round of drinks, a cucumber martini, white wine, and two ginger margaritas. All were good but I truly believe the bartender made one ginger margarita and split it between the two because the glass was filled that low. We have no plans to return.
   

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   Ames VIP

   Phoenix11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this place! The ambience is really fun and interesting and we love the food and drinks!
   

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   crabcakes

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food. Service. Atmosphere. Vibe. Perfection in every way.
   

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   Sheila

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Attentive and kind staff make all the difference and that is what we experienced. The food was, of course, also delicious and amazing. Wonderful evening from beginning to end!
   

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   Yvonne

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Valentine’s Day dinner was a total win here! The service was impeccable—shoutout to the staff for taking my peanut allergy seriously, I really appreciated that. Every dish was bursting with flavor: the ribs, cucumbers, shrimp spring rolls, prawns, and lamb were all top-notch. Drinks were on point, too. I loved the Yuzu drop. If you’re looking for a place where both the food and service are outstanding, this is it!
   

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   Luis

   New York City20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   From cocktails to dessert, the dining experience was delicious and memorable.
   

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   Gayle VIP

   New York City8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We celebrated a milestone birthday, and the restaurant was exceptional in handling any adjustments to the reservation. The food choices were unique and outstanding, only to be one-upped by the excellent service. The noodle dish was enough to share with 4 people as well as the vegetable and shrimp spring rolls (don't miss the shrimp spring rolls!). The signature drink in the Panda glass was fun for the occasion. The desserts were also special ...not to be missed. We can't wait to go again. Overall, a fun experience and a very comfortable dining room.
   

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   Monday

   New York City12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I always love bringing people who've never visited the Tin Building to this restaurant, and with out of town guests timed with Restaurant Week offering a 3-course dinner for $45, it was a no brainer. Amongst the various restaurants in the Tin Buillding, this is my favorite for its speakeasy vibe, parading unsuspecting people through the markets and into the Asian area to walk past the velvet curtains to unveil a bustling Chinese restaurant ala Jean George that whiffs a bit of an opium den -- always offers a wow factor. The food is really delicious and great combination of authentic flavors and French sensibility. My only complaint is that many of the dishes are ultra spicy particularly from the szechuan peppercorn which elicits a slow burn and interferes with the taste buds for those who enjoys wine with their meal. Otherwise 100%!
   

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   C

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on January 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Really wonderful surprise! We will come back to the Tin Building!
   

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    Andy VIP

    New York City54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Beautiful space, worth the trip down town. Amazing food with a speakeasy feel. Wait staff was a little pushy, but loved everything otherwise.
    

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