An extraordinary new chapter in Chinese cuisine arrives on the Lower East Side. Blue Peak Villa, located at 200 Allen Street, opens this May, introducing New Yorkers to rare and regionally inspired Chinese dishes deeply rooted in a culinary lineage that dates back to the Qing Dynasty.
Led by Executive Chef Jian Wu, whose family cooked for Empress Dowager Cixi, Blue Peak Villa offers a dining experience where the forgotten flavors of China’s past are revived with modern elegance. The restaurant occupies the lower level of a two-floor concept, while the street-level space, Zhong Guo Xiao Long Bao, delivers everyday Chinese comfort foods crafted with the same masterful techniques.
At Blue Peak Villa, diners encounter a menu unlike anything else in New York — a curated journey through China’s mountainous landscapes and river valleys.
Signature dishes include:
- Golden Egg in Cast Iron Pot: A theatrical dish with roots over a century old, updated with premium ingredients and finished with a dramatic flame tableside.
- Caramelized Pork Ribs with Black Vinegar: Featuring an unexpected rice-based “cheese pull,” nodding to traditional textures while surprising the palate.
- Blue Peak Signature Fish: Delicate fillets stir-fried with egg directly at the table, creating a bone-free, melt-in-your-mouth experience.
- Kweichow Sour Soup with Beef: A bold, palate-awakening dish featuring tender beef and a rare variety of intensely sour tomatoes native to the Guiyang region.
- Yunnan Style Chicken: Aromatic, spicy, and served with silky mashed potatoes for an earthy, rich flavor.
- Corn Ice Cream: A playful dessert layering sweet corn, fine bread shreds, and creamy ice cream.
Inspired by the natural beauty of China’s mountains and rivers, Blue Peak Villa’s atmosphere is intimate and elegant, blending natural materials with a contemporary aesthetic. The dining mood is best captured in three words: warm, adventurous, refined.
Chef Wu’s journey spans decades of study across China’s regions, distilling local techniques and traditions into a menu that balances authenticity with invention. His craftsmanship, passed down through generations, brings an unmatched depth to every dish.
Just upstairs, Zhong Guo Xiao Long Bao invites diners to enjoy freshly wrapped soup dumplings, spicy wontons, and signature noodle dishes — all priced around $10, making masterfully crafted Chinese cuisine accessible to all.
Blue Peak Villa is now accepting walk-ins and Resy reservations. Follow along at @bluepeakvilla.nyc for opening updates.
