Chinese Tuxedo
Trendy, masculine and sexy with a touch of drama
Doyers Street or The Bloody Angle—as it was once known for in the early 1920s—is truly a fascinating street in the heart of Chinatown. It is probably the most cinematic street of New York as it is known to be one of the bloodiest streets in American history. This is where numerous gang battles and murders took place.
Luckily, the gangs have now been replaced by roaming, young people who are craving dim sum and sake at this hip restaurant called Chinese Tuxedo.
A former 1920s opera house
Once you enter Tuxedo’s front door—the two-level restaurant in a former 1920s Opera House—you are greeted by one of the hosts. Once inside the restaurant, you will first lay your eyes on the dark, yet cool—and probably—crowded bar. As you walk towards the seating areas the room suddenly opens up in front of you.
It is just like you are actually standing at the top of a staircase that overlooks the old Opera house’s stage. But instead, the performers' stage is now filled with round tables and the sound of chatting young men and women.
Sex and The City vs. Gangs of New York
The Tuxedo is trendy, masculine, sexy, and has a touch of drama to it (and the lightning is set at a magical level). It is one of those restaurants that look like they are taken straight out of a Sex and the City episode in a street that is taken straight out of the Gangs of New York movie.
Spectacular, Historical Experience
The interior is quite spectacular as it seems like the walls are stripped down to their original looks, or at least a touch of it as there are several layers of paint showing. Tropical plants are surrounding the spacious place and upbeat music is soaring through the speakers. It can feel a little club-ish, so I would recommend bringing a group of friends for a fun dinner as it can be a little hard to get to know a date.
Even though Chinatown is known for serving great but cheap dinners, you should keep in mind that this is a place for high-end Chinese food. It can get pricey, but one thing I can assure you though… Their prices will soon be forgotten about, and you will find yourself back here a couple of weeks later. You will conclude that it was definitely worth it.