Garden Court Café

The Asia Society’s sculptures, ceramics and contemporary multimedia installations cover about as much territory as the Pan-Asian menu in the tranquil Garden Court Café. Sip a glass of floral iced tea, like the lili’uokalani, mixed with mango and pomegranate juice, while relaxing beneath the flowering trees in the atrium setting. Meanwhile, a delicately fried crab cake with rich lemon aioli and a side salad of fennel tossed in lime juice and cilantro is very East meets Upper East Side. Though you don’t have to visit the museum to enjoy the peaceful eatery, you might not be able to resist.