Blue Willow 夜来湘•Midtown West

Szechuan•$$

Discover Hunan cuisine at its finest, right in the heart of NYC. Amid the towering and iconic skyscrapers surrounding Columbus Circle and Central Park, we are delighted to bring one of the 8 famous culinary traditions of authentic Chinese cuisine to the neighborhood. From the moment you walk in, the retro style transports you back to old China right in the most modern part of NYC. As “Xiang” in Chinese means “fragrant,” our aromatic dishes brim with chili peppers and other flavorful delights to entice you the moment you walk in. It sizzles with hot and spicy tastes that only true Hunan cuisine can bring. Our dishes beckon with bright and tantalizing colors while delivering bold flavors to your palate for an experience unlike any other in the Central Park area. Along with Asian-inspired cocktails from our full bar that includes wine and beer selections, it’s the perfect way to journey to the East without jet lag. For lunch or dinner, explore the creativity behind Hunan cuisine, a treasure of China’s famed culinary styles.