Moonstone
| Address: | 14 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021, USA |
| Phone: | +1 516-500-1000 |
| Site: | moonstoneny.com |
| Rating: | 4.2 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–10PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–11PM 11:30AM–10PM |
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Kam Cheung
I am an Asian (Chinese), and I have been living in the area where the restaurant locates for many years. I have to admit that I rarely have the urge to try this restaurant ever since it opened. The reason is simple, despite the fact that it is called an "Asian Cuisine" restaurant, the locals know that its mainly a "Chinese" restaurant. And, the Chinese know that a Chinese restaurant with a modern decoration and management usually ends up with one thing only -- expensive. So, hows the result of my adventure? To sum it up, it is expensive. My wife and I ordered 1 appetizer (Imperial Beef Short Rib -- NOT WORTH IT, dont order), 2 entrees (Thai Chicken Fried Rice and Tangerine Sea Scallops), and 1 dessert (White & Dark Chocolate Mousse -- VERY GOOD). The bill is about $100 after tips. If you compare to most Chinese restaurants nearby, thats about 300% more than you would have to pay for the same amount of foods. In fact, Moonstone is probably more expensive than Peter Luger, arguably one of the most famous steak house in New York, just a block or so away. However, do I think the high price justifies? I do think so. First of all, the service is simply top-notch. If you are used to the non-existing services in most if not all Chinese restaurants, you will be amazed by the attentive services provided by the staffs. IMO, this factor alone worth 50% of the price tag. Secondly, they are serving Asian-fusion, instead of traditional Asian foods. You may ask, shouldnt I pay them higher compliment if they serve more authentic Asian foods? Well, heres my logic. There are 3 ways you can make Asian cuisine better: a) Use more expensive exotic raw materials: personally, I dont like this approach and I believe they are overhyped; b) Stick with the traditional route, but push the execution to an artistic level that no one has heard of. Easy to say, difficult to do. The biggest problem is, not everyone can appreciate your hard work. You may fail before you succeed. c) Expand the horizon of Asian cuisines by introducing new idea borrowed from other cuisines. It is also not easy to do, but somewhat easier than (b) because more people can recognize your achievement. Moonstone picks (c), and the dishes they made are indeed delicious. Is it so groundbreakingly good that I would give it a 5 stars? No, but it is good enough, and DIFFERENT enough from restaurants that charge 300% less that I can look pass the expensive bill at the end. This is my advice if you want to give this restaurant a try. If you dont mind paying a lot more than usual Asian restaurants, and you dont mind eating non-traditional Asian foods, but you DO care about good services, go there. You would not be disappointed. Will I go there again myself? Probably not for a while, but I would not be too resistant to the idea, especially if someone foots the bill :-D
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Brandon Diamond
Moonstone is a gem. The staff is friendly and inviting, the food is delicious and meticulously prepared, and the ingredients are fresh, healthy, and high quality. Its not too often that you find a Chinese restaurant with a delicious menu made from delicious ingredients. Even less common is a Chinese restaurant with wholesome food served in an inviting, warm, and modern atmosphere. Moonstone is a phenomenal place to dine -- not just because the food is great, but because the service, the ambiance, and the decor at Moonstone is superb. I cant recommend Moonstone enough. Its my "go to" Chinese restaurant -- Ill drive 45 minutes for a meal there -- and its worthy of being yours, too.
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kezia burnett
Food is amazing, my husband and I decided to go because we were in the area and wanted to catch a bite. Phenomenal atmosphere, waiter was very pleasant. Cant complain. There was also a lunch fix menu whic was great. Highly recommend!!!
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Robert Harris
I have been here 3 times. The lunch and dinner specials make this a good bargain. Most importantly is the quality of the food. It is the best modern asian food I have had to date. They have full wine selection.
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Alex Spampinato
Very expensive American Chinese food. If you want authentic there are many good places towards/in Flushing. Its better American Chinese than your regular takeout joint but the markup is not worth it at all
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Linda Arena
This place is fabulous! Very fresh food, beautifully prepared. Wonderful modern twist to Asian cuisine. Friendly and courteous staff. Prompt service. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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Kandrap Shah
The place, location is really good and the food is average but the service is horrible. Make sure you repeat your order cause they bring the wrong order. I will not go back again
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Alec Opatow
food makes me want to throw up stay away also the door into the kitchen is left wide open and it faces into the parking lot where cars are running does any taste car exhaust
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Rjc Rjc
Extremely clean place.Everyone well dressed and courteous. Food great and well presented.Lunch prices very reasonable. Bar superb. !!!Highly recommend
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rochelle berkeley
Lovely friendly staff. Fresh new surroundings. Very enormous menu. Excellent food excellent staff good atmosphere. What could be bad
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Ken Goldstein
The food was excellent and very fresh great selection to choose from and the service and great. The prices were good
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Robert Maske
Waited over 40 minutes for drinks, service people were non existent,. 1 hour to order dinner. Geeez
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Linda Carlish
The service was fantastic and the food was excellent. Our whole family loved it.
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Stephanie Yong-Pratt
Amazing duck, I hardly made a dent. The sesame shrimp toast is yummy
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Darin Gilchrist
Good food. Lots of selection. Staff is a bit over-attentive though.
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Tameka Marshall
My spot. Good food, good atmosphere and attentive servers
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Danny Feldman
Interesting, different, well-prepared food. Recommended!
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Ruth Rosenstein
Elegant, roomy booths,full bar, interesting menu
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Tami Racaniello
Great selection of vegetarian and vegan options
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Tyler Brechner
Amazing staff. Great food. Best Chinese on LI!
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Bill Mele
Good food and service. Very friendly host.
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Nelson Vidal
This is a great Asian Fusion restaurant.
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Sheryl Baboolal
Best asian fusion dqoid in great neck
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Ralph Mancini
Great good and top-notch service.
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Vinson Wu
chinese fine dinning. good food.
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Dilneshwar Ramsamuj
Food and services was excellent
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tiina prio
Delicious food. Great service.
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Yashesh Panchal
Have to try the fried sushi
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Mark J. Grossman
Excellent Asian fusion.
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Grace Schehr
Love this place
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Vikash Singh
Beautiful place
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Paul Wong
Was excellent!
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Hao Chen
Good.
