Address: 150 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Brooklyn Chophouse is an upscale modern Asian Steakhouse (a fusion that I am ABSOLUTELY here for). It is located across from City Hall in lower manhattan. It’s very easy to get to from either borough whether you decide to drive or take public transportation.
The decor is super chic. The restaurant is divided into sections which is great for large groups, Sunday family dinners, celebrities coming in for lunch, or just the girls hanging out getting drinks at the bar.
The staff and service here is top-notch. Honestly, everyone I walked by that worked here said hello (which sounds silly but that does not happen). A huge shout out to our server Jay. If you are there on a Sunday, hope and pray he’s your server because he’s the best.
At most restaurants there’s usually 1 or 2 things they are known for, I think BC is known for several dishes that are absolutely delicious and not mention Instagram-worthy. One of the superstars here is what they call the LSD (of course not the drug) the Lobster-Steak-Duck combo. Order this if you are with a group of 5-7 people (it’s a lot of food but it is something dreams are made of). The “L”: a SUPERB lightly fried lobster (I’m a huge seafood lover and have always questioned frying a lobster but it is absolutely worth a try). The “S”: steak is a 45oz porterhouse that is dry aged for 45 days. If you think this is just chef-talk, do know this really makes a big difference. The steak was so juicy and delicious it ranks up there with some of the best steaks here in NYC and Vegas. And the “D” is a Peking Duck that had me in my feelings. It was so good. It’s legit. It stands up with the best of crispy skinned duck slices you’ll get in Flushing.
I can’t forget to mention the dumplings. I’m still a bit shocked I’m questioning going back to a steakhouse for dumplings but I’ve been telling all of my friends since I’ve dined here that we have to go here for the Lamb Gyro dumpling and the French Onion Soup dumpling. I’m still craving the lamb gyro dumpling honestly. At the first bite I was transformed back to The Halal Guys truck on 53rd Street. I think food should do that to you, it should create and take you back to good times.
On the list of other must-tries here: Pastrami Dumplings, Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings, the Pac Man Seafood Dumplings, the Lobster Fried-Rice, Peking Duck Tacos, and Chicken Satay sticks.
Cocktail suggestions: Brooklyn Old Fashioned and the Lychee Martini. I’m not a huge fan of Lychee Martinis but this one was creamy, not too sweet and packed a hell of a punch.
Once dinner is over and you have enough room for dessert, go for the Red Velvet cake. I like red velvet cake so I’m biased, but this cake from Brooklyn Chophouse will turn non red velvet believers into believers! It’s that damn good.