CHINATOWN, MANHATTAN
Bridges
A sleek, vault-gray Chinatown room where the comté tart is the reason to book.
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IllustrationCool gray walls, tan floors and black booths on Chatham Square: Bridges looks like a bank vault waiting for a heist. The drama is on the plate, from a kitchen led by a former Estela chef, and the room fills nightly with people who booked weeks ahead.
The comté tart draped with chanterelles is the dish everyone talks about — a savory cheesecake in all but name. Share the custard topped with shrimp and a fat spoon of uni, the sardines on toast with red pepper and anchovy, and a duck breast over XO sauce. Skip the plain salad.
Editor’s tip
Arrive at opening for a walk-in bar booth, and order the comté tart first.
Make an evening of it — beautiful stops nearby
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Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 14, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.