Garden Court Café

Sambal Salmon (Great Performances)
Sambal Salmon (Great Performances)
Garden Court Salad (Great Performances)
Garden Court Salad (Great Performances)
Bento Box (Great Performances)
Bento Box (Great Performances)
Shrimp Pad Thai (Great Performances)
Shrimp Pad Thai (Great Performances)
Vegetable Dumplings (Great Performances)
Vegetable Dumplings (Great Performances)
Raspberry Japanese Cheesecake (Great Performances)
Raspberry Japanese Cheesecake (Great Performances)
Asia Society Garden Court Cafe

The Garden Court Cafe at Asia Society (Elizabeth Felicella/Esto)

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"Culinary Shangri-La secreted inside the Asia Society and Museum building on Park Avenue"
—Forbes All-Star Eateries In New York

Michelin Guide to New York City recommendation

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Great Performances guides the culinary mission of the Garden Court Café, under the auspices of Chef de Cuisine Tsering Nyima, with seasonal dishes that reflect elements of the diverse cultures of Asia. In the modern, glass-enclosed space, enjoy lunch and weekend brunch, now with new children's menu items. Filled with light, flowering vines, trees, and art, the Garden Court Café is a beautiful and airy spot to enjoy an Asian-inspired meal.

Asia Society Members enjoy a 10 percent discount.

Reservations are recommended. 

On a tight schedule? The Garden Court Café has partnered with Allset to offer customers the opportunity to make reservations and place orders ahead of time, ensuring a seamless dining experience without the wait. Get started. 

New users can use special promo code GARDEN for $20 in Allset credits ($10 per order).

Celebrate Unknown Tibet at the Garden Court Café
In honor of Unknown Tibet: The Tucci Expeditions and Buddhist Painting, on view through May 20, 2018, Chef de Cuisine Tsering Nyima crafts a menu inspired by the traditional foods of his birthplace, Eastern Tibet, including chicken mothuk (Tibetan-style dumplings in a Sichuan chili broth). 

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Location

The Garden Court Café is located in the lobby of the Asia Society and Museum at 725 Park Avenue at 70th Street in New York City.

 

Amanda Gentile/Great Performances

Hours

Tuesday through Sunday: Lunch (and weekend brunch) is served 11:30 am until 3:00 pm. (Last seating at 2:30 pm.). 
Closed Mondays.
Please call 212-570-5202 for reservations.

Amanda Gentile/Great Performances

Menu

Lunch Menu (PDF)
Brunch Menu (PDF)
Dessert and Beverage Menu (PDF)

 

Meet the Chef

The Garden Court Café's Tsering Nyima is the Great Performances' Chef de Cuisine at the Garden Court Café at Asia Society.

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Calvin Nguyen

Garden Court Recipes

Garden Court Café Soy-Ginger Salmon Recipe
Garden Court Café Char Siu Chicken Recipe

 

Rental Space

The Garden Court is a beautiful setting for almost any type of event, from elegant receptions and dinners to artistic salons and corporate soirées.

More information about space rental