Jue Lan Club

Food was just ok, wildly over priced. What bothered me the most was the slimy staff. Every single person that worked there was so sketchy. Service was awful. And the crowd was weird too. Totally ruined what was supposed to be a special occasion.

For those who don’t want to go to Buddakan or Mr. Chow, here’s a great alternative in Chelsea! Situated in the old Limelight, Jue Lan Club makes great use of the space. The outdoor section is lovely with an eclectic crowd. The food is delicious. I urge you to try the oxtail bao and the sea bass!

I never understood places like this. They all bite off each other, serving the exact same awful food with no creativity or inspiration.
Chicken satay in peanut sauce? Really? Couldn’t just leave Phillippe Chow’s alone could ya? At least make them taste as good as theirs — these were mushy and flavorless. Their claim to fame is supposed to be the braised oxtail buns but the oxtail meat was full of cartlidge.
While waiting to be seated, a waiter walked past us with determination to get to his computer, and yelled «Out of my way!».
I’ll give them credit for the space, the courtyard is pretty cool, otherwise don’t waste your time.

I have never had service as poor as this. We were a party of 7, the reservation was made in advance. The dining area was not packed, there wasn’t a wait for the table. The waiter was either high or high. We didn’t get drinks, we reminded him 3 times then finally ordered our drinks from the bar… this happened 3 more times. He was quick and didn’t listen. Our food order didn’t come out right. We didn’t receive rice for 8 minutes after the main course was set on the table.
The food itself wasn’t bad but it wasn’t amazing. Pretty much the same as Philippe. I had crispy beef (philippe is way better) curry shrimp was decent. Salt and pepper lobster was good, large portion it was shared by 2.
The chicken lettuce wrap and veggie spring rolls were both pretty good.
Lychee martini was good.

Went for a prix fix dinner of 9, there was an exchange before to get menu in order. We got the $ 65 pre fix menu, super easy to communicate with the reservation person…
Pros:
Great atmosphere
Outdoor dining
Delicious food
Amazing waitress
Great venue (old Limelight, lots of NY nostalgia club days
Price reasonable
Cons:
They forgot 3 items on our prix fix & after pointing it out They brought but had to be pointed out
Bartender wasn’t the quickest, one person for service & bar just wasn’t enough
Bathroom not so clean
All in all for a larger party I would go back, smaller not so sure!

Awesome! I popped in to this place on a whim! I had one drink and it was
was a Saketini with basil and pink peppercorns. I was so impressed! The place is gorgeous and has an amazing outside garden. Crystal the bartender was lovely and kind and she really knows her stuff. I was also made to feel very welcomed by the awesome Massi! I made a reservation for lunch and will update my review with my dining experience…

Went with three other women for a ladies night, we started with a few appetizers wanting to try a few things. The bao buns were decent, the meat was cooked well and the texture of the bun itself was good but there just wasn’t enough flavor to wow me.
I really enjoyed the oysters, I loved the way they garnished it and brought a mini tabasco. Although I normally don’t have oysters this way I did like them.
We all loved the shumai and a second serving for this reason
I forget what they chose as the main it was some sort of glazed chicken and fried rice but honestly it wasn’t hat memorable for me.
We also shared the mochi which was again, good but not wow.
I finished with a cappuccino because I needed a pick-​me-​up.
The service was great and it was not terrible, but lets just say… A for effort but needs improvement?
Sorry

Loved the ambiance. Dined upstairs for my best friends birthday. Tables could be a little bigger. We had rock shrimp and chicken satay, ribs and the lobster. Everything was delicious ! Out waitress was good and I the manager checked in on every table occasionally which was a very nice touch. The music is loud but I didn’t mind. I would definitely come back.

The cocktail was amazing for starters and the food was great. I only went last minute but I would definitely go back. I enjoyed the vibe it’s very hip and trendy. The food was pretty good.

The service was fairly good except the guy pouring water kept pouring the sparkling into the still and vice versa.
Food:
Rock shrimp tempura — good but tastes like every other rock shrimp dish
Oxtail dumplings — ok
Shredded beef bao buns — good
Pecking duck — a little on the drier side and the skin was a bit fattier than I would’ve liked
Chilean sea bass — this one was very fishy so we had to send this back

The Chinese version of Fushimi lands at the Limelight. Jue Lan is celebrity driven with that Old Shanghai feel. The posh digs feature lush surroundings, lots of velvety circular banquettes It’s very hoity toity w/​very clever food, but little value.
Ate:
Green shrimp, spinach chile oil and cashews
Bok choy with ginger
Total :$ 36
Lots of colorful drinks at brunch & Al Sharpton & Paul Giamatti were brunching there too! Food was delish, but no brown rice which would have made the meal! Service was great too!

Food’s good it’s very close to authentic Chinese Food. However, being Chinese I have to complain about the prices. The Chinese typically complain about Dim Sum being $ 5 a plate (on the expensive end). Well here… the same plate is $ 15 for the same 4 pieces!
Good service, beautiful space, great hang out. However, I’d stick to the noodles or rice dishes. At least those are $ 15 and you can justify it. Way too expensive.

Dinner and drinks w/​a girlfriend of mine and. we never made it to entrees. (Bad idea to eat prior to dinner)
Anyhoo. Ordered:
— Crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura w/​Spicy Mayo
— Braised Oxtail Sloppy Bao Buns
— Pan Fried Pork & Chive Dumplings
— Pork Fried Rice
** Everything ordered was delicious except for the Crispy Rock Shrimp Tempura w/​Spicy Mayo was a huge disappointment. Did not understand that the hype was about. It was salty. I’ve had better!
Drinks for the evening were the lychee martini’s. Delicious! Although I felt there was barely any alcohol in it.
Interior & décor were so pretty! Seating upstairs for private dining. Front seatings and back seatings. There is also an outdoor seating but it wasn’t opened yet. Can’t wait til it opens.
Service was great and attentive!
Will most likely be back to try their entrees!

We had dinner here this past Friday night. Arriving a few mins early, the hostess asked if we wanted to check our coats, and then promptly seated us in the front section of the restaurant.
Décor: Nice ambiance, great lighting and nice décor.
Service: Everyone was really friendly, and service was attentive.
Food: We tried some of the apps/​dim sum (left side of the menu), as it’s always fun to share and try a lot of different dishes.
— Rock Shrimp — Dish was good, a little too much sauce for me, but good flavor.
— Chicken Satay — disappointing — it was very lightly coated (breaded) and fried, instead of being grilled.
— Chicken Dumplings — very good — enough so, that we ordered a 2^nd plate!
— Pan Fried Pork Dumplings — Good.
— Sweet potato and Shiitake dumplings — ok, a little bland for my taste.
— Mixed green salad — Ok — i wish there were some additional crunch in it (like nuts, fruits, or croutons).
— Iced Green Tea — good, however they need to get straws that fit the glass.
Overall meal was really good, however for the pricing and the chef, i expected more. It was great being in the old Limelight building, and just reminiscing of college days!

If you’re looking for atmosphere and great Chinese food this is the place to be! Came here last week and had an amazing experience, can’t wait to return.
The standouts were definitely the bone marrow dumplings and the filet, as well as the Beijing chicken. The dumplings were succulent and the filet was perfectly seasoned. For drinks I tried the Madame adventurist and enjoyed it. The crowd is beautiful and the ambiance is amazing. The service was excellent, our server Emily was personable and attentive, her recommendations were on point. Overall my friends and I left super impressed and I highly recommend this new spot!

I really enjoyed my chicken lettuce wrap! However, this place lacks available seating.

Had such an amazing experience last night at the Jue Lan Club, a new Asian restaurant located where the infamous limelight once was!!! The atmosphere itself has a trendy vintage club vibe but still remains cozy and intimate. The place is filled with beautiful artwork, old brick walls, and music by David Bowie and queen being played in the background! Service was quick and staff was very attentive and friendly!
The food was outstanding! We started off with the Prawn and bone marrow dumplings and Jumbo tempura shrimp tossed in a curry-​lime mayo. Both dishes were bursting with flavor. One of the stand outs was the yellowtail sashimi which was served with ghost chili oil and topped with micro greens and pickled ginger. Amazing dish filled with the perfect blend of flavor and spice. For entrees I had the filet served with a black bean aioli, and a side of farro fries along with the lamb ribeye served over a spiced carrot purée. So tender and so delicious! And of course couldn’t skip trying the delicious limelight cocktail!
Overall it’s a great place with good vibes and delicious food. It’s a perfect spot for large parties and groups as they have many spacious private rooms! If you’re a fan of Phillipes, mr chows, etc I highly recommend checking out the Jue Lan club!

Had our company holiday party here prior to its public opening. While tough to judge a place based on that, the apps that were passed around were yummy and the wine being poured was impressive. Didn’t hurt that one of the guys pouring brought me a proper Pinot glass and constantly refilled it… nice!
Interior was very cool — lots of different rooms and little nooks and crannies to explore… sexy, yet cozy vibe.
I would return now that it’s open and can fully check out and try the menu.

Hot new Chinese restaurant in Chelsea. If you love Phillippe, Mr. Chow, or Buddakan, you should absolutely pay a visit to this place. The restaurant is dark and cozy in the front of restaurant — which is a great if you’re looking for a more of a casual, intimate, and hip experience. There is also a larger dining area in the back, which is gorgeous and spacious. The place will soon open its upstairs for more dining and private room space. You will find each room has a different vibe with really cool artwork.
We ordered a couple of appetizers and shared a main course with some char sui and shrimp fried rice. Some of our favorites of the night are the lobster spring rolls, oxtail buns, chicken satays, and green prawns. The cocktails here are fantastic — creative and delicious concoctions! Can’t wait to come back again.

My wife and I dropped by after a good friend of mine hinted that this is going to be «the next big thing». We were able to walk in on a Sunday night without a reservation (they had a soft opening this week). The restaurant is very sexy, even though our waiter told us that it’s still a bit unfinished. The vibe that I got from it was a beauty and essex meets Buddakan.
The décor was very club like and they had some pretty good background music. The service was good and the food was as you’d expect… high end americanized chinese food.
The cocktail quality was as you’d expect for a restaurant of this caliber. I look forward to returning once the place is completely up and running. I’m sure it will eventually become a hot spot for friday/​saturday nights.