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China Grill

Coordinates: 40°45′40.143″N 73°58′40.09″W / 40.76115083°N 73.9778028°W / 40.76115083; -73.9778028
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China Grill
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EstablishedSeptember 1987; 37 years ago (1987-09)
Closed2017 (2017)
Street address60 West 53rd Street
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40°45′40.143″N 73°58′40.09″W / 40.76115083°N 73.9778028°W / 40.76115083; -73.9778028

China Grill New York was established in 1987 at the CBS Building in Manhattan, New York City. It was founded by partners Jeffrey Chodorow and Kenji Seki, with Seki both managing and fulfilling executive chef responsibilities. The menu was based on Seki's previous employer, Chinois on Main, which was located in Santa Monica, California and owned by Wolfgang Puck.[1] He would return to Los Angeles a year later to start his restaurant called Noa Noa.[2]

The dining room of China Grill occupied a full city block, with interior details such as Marco Polo quotes etched into the floor, high ceilings, granite walls, parasol-esque overhead lighting, and an open kitchen.[3][4]

China Grill closed in 2017.[5]

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References

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  1. ^ Reichl, Ruth (October 11, 1987). "A BIT OF CHINOIS ON WEST 53RD". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  2. ^ Andrews, Colman (October 2, 1988). "Food You Can't Categorize". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles: Los Angeles Times. Retrieved February 4, 2025.
  3. ^ "China Grill (CLOSED)". timeout.com. December 8, 2016.
  4. ^ Ethan Wolff (August 10, 2016). "China Grill: A Fusion Pioneer Stays Vital in NYC". cityguideny.com.
  5. ^ Melissa McCart (February 27, 2017). "Salt Bae Sprinkles His Way Into the China Grill Location". ny.eater.com.