Unfortunately, it was after ordering that I learned that the portions at China Grill are large enough for more than two — something our waitress might have mentioned had she not been attending to a party of 12 at a nearby table. We ordered way too much food, thinking we could easily just share an appetizer, salad and entree. 
The Crackling Calamari Salad ($22) — a heaping mound of lettuces in a lime miso dressing with calamari pieces — illustrates the blend of ingredients used from around the globe in the China Grill dishes. The squid pieces are lightly coated before frying, resulting in crisp tender, delicate morsels.
The Lobster Pancakes (actually a delicate wrapper) contains lobster stir-fried with wild mushrooms, red chili, scallions and coconut milk ($32). Although full, we also nibbled at the shrimp Pad Thai, a classic preparation with cashews instead of peanuts.
My only disappointment was the cloyingly sweet Brazilian Lemonade ($13), made with Leblon Cachaca, Triple Sec, lime juice and sour mix, served on the rocks with a sugared rim. I’ll stick to the traditional caipirinha — Brazil’s national cocktail — made with only cachaça, sugar and lime.
If you go pre-theatre be sure to go early enough not to be rushed and be sure to under order! I’m sure you’ll have more than enough food.
We couldn’t take our leftovers as we were heading to see “Come Fly Away” the Broadway musical that combines the songs of Frank Sinatra and the choreography of Twyla Thartp. An all dance production to the melodies of Fly Me To the Moon, My Way, New York, New York, I’ve Got the World on a String and almost a dozen more song.
It’s an all dance (about 15) with almost no dialogue and a very loose story about four couples at a night club on a starlit evening.
China Grill
60 W 53rd St
New York, NY 10019
212-333-7788
Come Fly with Me
Marquis Theatre
At 46th Street (between Broadway and 8th Avenue)
New York
www.comeflyaway.com
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