Blue Peak Villa 山水庄

One of my favorite Chinese restaurants in NYC! The food tastes super authentic — the tofu beef with green peppers was so soft and flavorful. The place feels clean and chill, perfect for grabbing dinner after class or hanging out with friends. Totally a hidden gem in East Village!

Come check out Blue Peak Villa on the Lower East Side and experience imperial Chinese type cuisine led by Executive Chef Jian Wu, whose family has cooked for Empress Dowager Cixi. Their menu revives eight major authentic Chinese cuisines with a modern touch feels both historic and inventive. Each dish has bold and balanced flavors of culinary techniques in a cozy clean setting with impeccable service. Their friendly staffs also offer excellent recommendations for some of the most rare dishes you won’t find elsewhere. Blue Peak Villa stands out as a rare blend of heritage, craft, and modern sensibility which is a must visit for anyone seeking authentic Chinese cuisine in NYC.

Amazing Yunnan–Guizhou–Sichuan fusion spot. The soup is rich and comforting, the salted egg yolk corn is addictive, and the steamed yellow croaker was surprisingly my favorite！Dessert (corn ice cream) is a must. Beautiful space and great service. New favorite in NYC!

Modern Qing Dynasty Feast in NYC. Step into a culinary journey inspired by imperial China — where regional flavors and modern elegance come together. Led by Chef Jian Wu, whose family once cooked for Empress Dowager Cixi, this place revives the art of Chinese fine dining through beautifully crafted, seasonally inspired dishes. This place is my new favorite if I'm craving for a good Chinese food! Follow me @foodie.elite on IG and Tiktok for more.

The food was exquisite. The service was quick and the staff were very attentive to us. We really enjoyed our food here and the ambience is great for a date or a small get together with close friends. We really loved the desserts! They are definitely a must try.

A hidden gem in the Lower East Side! Stumbled upon Blue Peak Villa 山水庄 while walking around the East Village with friends, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable meals I’ve had in a while. We tried several dishes and every single one left a strong impression. The passion fruit rice noodles were the perfect mix of tangy and refreshing — the kind of flavor that just screams summer. The “Three Flavors of Fire” cold dish was bold and vibrant, layered with spice, sourness, and fragrant herbs. The oil-braised chicken came in a copper pot, with tender, juicy meat and a broth that was comforting and slightly herbal. My personal favorite might’ve been the Guizhou sour soup beef — that tomato-based broth was addictive, and the beef just melted in your mouth. We also had the baby cabbage in broth, a gentle, light dish that balanced everything out perfectly. The atmosphere is relaxed but tastefully done, the staff attentive without being intrusive. This place feels like a quiet getaway in the city — somewhere you can take your time and really enjoy good food with good company. If you’re anywhere near the Lower East Side, I highly recommend stopping by for a meal that’s flavorful, comforting, and surprisingly refreshing.

3.5 The beef and mushroom rice was pretty good — it had porcini mushrooms, which is a treat for anyone from Yunnan. It tasted a bit like frozen ingredients and was a little too oily, but still flavorful. The Guizhou-style sour and spicy beef wasn’t as tender as expected — more like a premade dish — but it was decent with rice. The passionfruit rice noodles, despite the hype online, were too sour for my taste, and the noodles lacked chewiness. I’d honestly prefer a good bowl of traditional Yunnan cold rice noodles over these fusion dishes. The hong sanduo was very spicy — too much chili compared to the Yunnan version — and I couldn’t finish it since I over-ordered. Overall, this place doesn’t feel like a traditional Yunnan restaurant. It’s more of a mix of Yunnan, Guizhou, and general Chinese flavors — a bit of everything, but nothing truly outstanding. Still, I’d consider coming back — mushroom dishes are hard to find in NYC!

Loved my food and experience here! Walked past this restaurant and decided to give it a shot. My mom is a very picky eater and she likes the flavor of everything we ordered. It tasted authentic and fresh. The server was very attentive and helped us with what to order. They even asked us if we have criticism so they can make improvements and adjustments! The sour pickle fish is very flavorful and tasty. The server let us know we can adjust the numbness/spiciness suit our taste and it came out perfect! Our favorite is the garlic shrimp. They put vermicelli noodles in the bottom of the dish and it soaks up all the juices of the garlic and shrimp. Total umami bomb! We ended the meal with the ice cream dessert which rounded our meal perfectly. Not too sweet and had the perfect crunchiness. Can’t wait to go back to try more dishes!