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July 24, 2011 3 Comments

Asia de Cuba @ The Morgans Hotel | New York City (CLOSED)

Asia de Cuba reopened in Manhattan’s Noho district. Full restaurant review here.



Recently my friends and I met up for dinner at Asia de Cuba at the Morgans Hotel as one of our many last dinners before one of them leaves NYC.  🙁

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I refer to our little circle as The 3 Musketeers.  Together the 3 of us have shared some amazing vacation memories and awesome food experiences in NYC.  It is great to have friends that are both open-minded and fun to be around.

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LOCATION

237 Madison Avenue (btw. 37th & 38th) @ The Morgans Hotel
New York, NY 10016
212.686.0300
(Murray Hill)


MENU: Asia de Cuba Menu.
COST: $$$$.  Normally, Asia de Cuba is quite expensive, however for “Restaurant Week”, a 3 course lunch will cost you $24 per person, whereas a 3 course dinner will cost you $35 per pers.  Both are a bargains if you ask me.
CUISINE: Asian Fusion, Cuban.
RECOMMENDED TO: Couples, Fine Dining, Groups, Romantic Dining.


AMBIENCE
As you walk in…
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We arrived pretty early so the restaurant was still empty.  Asia de Cuba is a beautiful lounge/restaurant that is a great after work hangout or would make a really “sexy” date spot.  I love the sheer white curtains throughout this lovely restaurant.
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There were a few groups seated around the bar area just for drinks. 
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This restaurant was featured on Sex and the City in the episode where the four women are waiting for Petrovsky, the Russian, to show up.  Remember?  I know, it’s so sad I have a recollection of every single episode!  I’m sucha loser!  Nerd smile  This image below may help you recollect.
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MY REVIEW
It was Happy Hour so the drinks were $8 each which is a bargain.  I went for the Mango Margarita with salt.  This was good, but a bit too strong for my liking.  I was pretty buzzed in like 15 minutes. 
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Mango Margarita ~ $8



My friend, MM, went for the Mojito which was really good, but also pretty strong.  You could really taste the mint.
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Mojito ~ $8



Jhiane went for the Spiced Rum with some fruity juices and almond extract!  Her drink was unique and exceptionally good.  It wasn’t too strong, but just right.  I loved it!!!
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Spiced Rum with fruity juices ~ $8



After we were done drinking, our party was moved downstairs for dinner.  Since we were dining here for “Restaurant Week” we were served family style.  Between the 3 of us we were allowed to choose 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 desserts.  Although it may seem less, it was A LOT OF FOOD! 

 



For appetizers, we had the Lemongrass Skewered Chicken which was tasty, but nothing out of the ordinary.  I enjoyed the lemongrass flavor, it wasn’t too overpowering.
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My friends are both beef eaters so I unwillingly complied on ordering the Beef Dumplings Two Ways.  Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the beef dumplings.  The dumplings were filled with spiced ground beef which contained a lot of flavor.  The fried were obviously much better than the steamed, but this was the best dish of the night.
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Next up, entrees.  We ordered the Cuban BBQ Chicken which was a whole lot of chicken.  Although the chicken was flavorful, I thought it needed more spices. 

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This came with a side of sticky coconut rice and guacamole.  The coconut rice was amazing… it was almost as though I was eating dessert.  The best way to enjoy this dish is to have a little bit of chicken, rice, and guacamole in every bite.  This dish was definitely both Asian and Cuban inspired – understandably so!
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We also ordered the Sweet Soy Wild Salmon, you guys know how much I love salmon.  Unfortunately, this dish was very average.  The salmon had an overly sweet glaze on it which didn’t sit very well with me.  On top of that, I felt it wasn’t grilled to perfection, it was kinda flimsy. This dish was also served up over sautéed shitake mushrooms which were good.  I won’t be ordering this dish next time.
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And then there was DESSERT!  Initially we were annoyed we had to share 2 desserts, however check out the SIZE on these desserts.  We started with the Cuban Opera, a devil’s food cake with layers of Kahlua, milk chocolate, and coffee mousse.  The cake was definitely very good, not too sweet, not too bitter, it was just right.  If you are a chocolate lover, you can’t go wrong with this cake.
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Now the cake that blew my mind was the Coconut Invasion which consisted of shredded coconut in between layers of cake topped with a warm chocolate sauce.  This scrumptious dessert was served with a side of Vanilla Ice Cream infused with coconut flavors.  
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The cake had a whole lot of Caribbean flavors going on… I was able to taste coconut, pineapple, and rum!  It would be a shame if you left Asia de Cuba without giving this dessert a go.  Absolutely amazing!!! 
 


Of course, no dessert is complete without my tea.  I have to admit it was disappointing since they served me a teabag sitting in boiling water.  Honestly, I prefer being served the teabag and hot water separate so I can control the strength of the tea.  Yeah, I’m quite picky with tea.  🙂

 
Hot Tea ~ $4



VERDICT: 4 / 5
The service at Asia de Cuba is impeccable.  Considering how packed this restaurant eventually place became, the waiters are constantly on their feet so there was never a dull moment.


The decor here is gorgeous – hot, chic, and sexy!  The music is awesome with Latin beats.  The drinks are pretty good.  Although the food here is creative, it was rather disappointing.  I believe the food could have used a little more seasoning, I mean this place is Asian/Cuban.


Having said that, Asia de Cuba is a great place to check out especially during “Restaurant Week” or during their Lunch/Dinner Prix Fixe menu – I just don’t think it is worth paying full price with mediocre food.  Food is NOT their selling point!!! Regardless, this restaurant boasts exceptional service, fine décor, great music with a hot crowd.  In addition, take advantage of their Happy Hour at $8 a cocktail with reduced priced appetizers between 5 to 8 PM. 



TELL ME: Have you been to Asia de Cuba?  If so, what did you think?  

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  1. neha says

    July 25, 2011 at 2:03 am

    Between the 3 of us we were allowed to choose 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, and 2 BABIES????..what!!.. 😛

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  2. honeywhatscooking says

    July 25, 2011 at 3:15 am

    @neha – my bad! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know, just corrected.

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  3. Lauren's Latest says

    July 26, 2011 at 7:42 pm

    I love sex in the city, too! And, now I need to take a trip to New York so I can go here. Those desserts look fantastic.

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