I realize celebrities are the last people you would ever ask directions to a good restaurant, but I always read that Mr. Chow was John and Yoko's favorite spot in NYC. Obviously pre- 1980. The pics of the current interior look a little tacky, which led me to wonder, did this place used to be cool 45 years ago and then turn into a tourist trap? The Beverly Hills location has a horrible reputation and based on the reviews, most first timers at 57th are disappointed. Was there a time when locals took this place seriously, or was it always a joke?
https://www.mrchow.com/location/new-york-57th-street/
by SistersAndBoggs