I tried Amaze, which is an Asian fusion spot serving Japanese, Thai, and Chinese dishes. Maybe trying to do all three cuisines is why everything felt just... average. I ordered takeout and got the lunch special, which came with rice and salad. I went with the basil beef, but it had way more veggies than beef, and I was expecting it to be spicy it wasn't at all. On the plus side, the portion size was good and it was ready quickly, but the flavors didn't wow me. It was okay for a quick lunch, but nothing to write home about. read more

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A little Asian fusion shop with lunch specials and a quick service for folks. Tables on the smaller size, so careful with your bags. The bento box is also good according to my friend. I had the lunch shredded crispy beef, which was nice and crunchy - a lot of carrots there which was a different take. Brown rice was good. Miso soup was a nice touch to the side instead of the standard egg drop or hot & sour. read more

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Great happy hour!!!!!!! Lovely staff. Amazing and REALLY FRESH dishes: Spicy chicken Eggplant (if you like it) with shrimp Beef with broccoli. One of my 'u discovered' regulars in the City. read more

It was a work celebration with colleagues, my first time there. We were on the second floor, semi private, good ambiance and food was good. I had sesame chicken. Soup was too salty and tepid, so I only tried and left it. They have several dishes that caught my eye. I will be going back. read more

Ordered this for lunch via Grubhub. Decent price for $11. It came with a side salad as well. The pad thai says spicy on the menu but it wasn't spicy at all fyi. Overall a good lunch deal for the city given everything these days are so expensive. Food was ready by the time I arrived but the restaurant seems like a good place to sit down and catch up with colleagues for lunch. read more

Amaze - Pad Thai Lunch Special - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Kevin is the best! Fast and attentive and very hospitable ! 5 stars review deserved indeed!

My partner and I came here on a cold rainy day and we were craving some Asian food. This place went above and beyond to meet our allergy and sensory needs. My entree and appetizer was delicious! Would 100% come back here again. read more

An excellent restaurant to go for lunch. The regular lunch menu was extensive with a price range between $10-$11.50 ($13 for Duck) and it includes a soup or salad. I finally narrowed my choice down to the shrimp Pad Thai (extra spicy). It was a large portion and well worth the money. The noodles were tender and the shrimp was plentiful and jumble. The service was speedy - no long wait to receive your food. This restaurant gets really crowded so you should plan to go as early as possible. read more

Amaze - Pad Thai Lunch Special with Shrimp - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Went during happy hour after being here for a few years, happy it lasted through COVID. Happy hour specials are pretty so no wonder it was crowded and filled with people, so loud filled with laughter that our waitress had trouble hearing us. Ordered something different (Amazing Duck Salad) for a change and it didn't disappoint. Only downside is I wish they had more bathrooms. read more

Amaze - Amazing Duck Salad - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Really cute, understated sushi spot in a very busy district of Manhattan- It's hard to find something decent without spending a whole paycheck on a meal in this part of town, BUT (!!!), here- the food is actually quite good and the prices seem quite reasonable. We came on a holiday weekday late afternoon and had the spicy scallop roll, green curry with shrimp/rice, and the Yaki Udon with seafood and all of it was well seasoned without being overpowered by salt (which many places tend to do). The menu has a lot of different options and I think their lunch hour goes until 4pm for even better prices haha- The interior seems quite clean, the service was excellent - For my curry, I asked for an extra cup of rice and that was free of charge! I would totally recommend this spot if youre looking for a casual but affordable sushi/asian spot! read more

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I recently started getting deliveries from Amaze and find their sushi and sashimi surprisingly good. I also like their maki rolls and unagi don. Their lunch specials are a fantastic value and I like that I can order pescatarian meals from them. I walked by and they offer a great happy hour I will try soon. After a few hiccups with delivery all is good. read more

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I'm always hesitant about eating sushi at Asian fusion restaurant (as opposed to strictly Japanese) but the sushi here was surprisingly very good and reasonably priced. read more

This is my second time trying to pop on here for lunch. The sushi is just not fresh. The rolls feel like they've been sitting out similar to grocery store sushi. The salad tastes unwashed and the sashimi just not good. read more

Food(2.5/5) I ordered shumai and General tso's crispy tofu. Shumai was same tasted as other places and General Tso's crispy tofu was just ok but I disappointed little bit because their said it was spicy but nothing spicy and it tasted like sweet chilly sauce, I thought kids would like that. I hope they have vegetables more with tofu. Service(4/5) I ordered by seamless for delivery. Their delivery time was about 45mins as they said. Food came just warm but very clean packing. General tso's crispy tofu sauce was packing separated. read more

Amaze - Shumai - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here for lunch. The lunch specials are $8.50-10 not a bad deal. I ordered the garlic shrimp and white rice and my friends got the chicken teriyaki and steak special. The food was very good hey even give you complimentary salad or soup. However, the portions were way to small. I only had 5 pieces of shrimps and the rest was a plate full of peppers and onions. My friend who got steak felt the same it was mostly onions. I think I would recommend this place for sushi because the portions are reasonable but everything else if you're really hungry you might leave hungry. The place is nice and has tables to accommodate large parties the workers are very nice and they work fast even when it's busy. They have a full bar and offer takeout. read more

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We ordered dinner from Amaze recently to try something new when our neighborhood sushi place sadly closed. It was okay but not great. The sushi was bland and nothing particularly special. The chicken teriyaki was a bit better, but I would not be in a hurry to order from here again given the wide array of Asian and Japanese options in Midtown. read more

Very good Chinese lunch dine in or takeout in mid-town. For $12-15 you can get a lunch (recommend the shrimp with garlic sauce) with rice and a soup (proper wonton soup) or a salad. Never had the sushi as this is a Chinese-run place. Not that Chinese can't make sushi, but I never order the steak at a seafood restaurant. read more

This place is extremely unprofessional. I have ordered over 15 times and have tipped CASH and have been contacted not once but TWICE directly being pressed for a tip and told next time if I do not leave a tip on the card I will no longer be able to do delivery and will be a pickup only. This place is extremely disrespectful to their customers to not only ask and call back to request but to threaten that I will no longer be able to order as a convenience that I pat AND TIP FOR! Very disappointing!!!! read more

There are two Amaze restaurants near my office/East side. This was my first time at this location. While the lines outside and the crowds inside would make you think it's a great lunch spot, I must say it was only alright. Decent. Totally not worth the wait time - but you can get ahead of the rush and make a reservation! They allow for even my group of 3 at 1:30 pm, weekday lunch. So that was a nice surprise. The service was lacking and we barely got refills on our teas (had to ask twice). Strangely, while we were a table of three, my one friend got a glass of ice water (we did not ask for it) while my other friend and I did not. And we were all present at the table. It was the oddest thing. We all ordered lunch specials but knew to supplement the portion with an extra appetizer or a roll (sushi). Given the price, it was worth the cost but knowning that the portions are not large, we also knew we would not be full. We have healthy appetites and love food. :-) Best bet: sushi and sashimi combo lunch set, instead of ordering the regular set, this deal was more economical and it only has two pieces less. Appetizer: we ordered a satay beef appetizer but none of us cared for the peanut sauce (didn't taste much like peanut at all, but that's what the menu said). Skip the salmon teriyaki bento. Looks better than it tastes. Was not a fan. The salmon didn't taste like much. It was too overcooked for my liking as well, which dried it out. Overall the sushi was the best option. I would also suggest the Thai menu options (think Curry, Pad Thai, and Basil Duck). Not much to rave about here. My last two cents: economical lunch spot with a good variety. read more

Amaze lived up to its name today. I ordered a General Tso's Chicken lunch special and a small wonton soup delivered to my office. The food arrived on the early side and I was immediately impressed with how heavy the bag was. Turns out you can get both quality and quantity! The General Tso's was delicious, big chunks of white meat chicken with just the right amount of breading and sauce. I was impressed. The wonton soup was pretty good, though the salad was not the freshest. Gotta subtract a star for that. The white rice was fresh and went nicely with the chicken. I also ended up with a good amount of leftovers for later. read more

I came to meet my parents here for dinner after work, and the place has a really nice interior and seemed to be packed even at night on a weekday. It was a bit packed in there when we came, luckily the place had an upstairs so we got seated up there. The menu is quite overwhelming as it's pretty much a mix of Chinese, Japanese, and Thai all together. I decided to stick with the basics of what I know and ordered a chicken teriyaki bento box, replaced my California roll with a spicy crunchy roll instead. Nothing to brag about this bento box, an average chicken teriyaki sauce and the roll was just average as well. Not horrible but not great either. I can see this being a good way to get a quick lunch during lunch hour during the day. I wouldn't come for dinner, but I can see this being a lunch option if I was in the mood for it. read more

Typical Asian restaurant that serves Chinese/Thai/Japanese cuisine. Food is good, service is good and prices are very reasonable especially for Manhattan. Lunch specials are great - good variety, price and portions. Nothing overly spectacular about this place but it's one of those neighborhood places you come to again and again cause you know what to expect - a quick satisfying meal with good service and a pleasant ambiance at a great price point. read more

Amaze is still a good place to have lunch! Service was good and courteous. I ordered a tempura bento box with hot and sour soup, everything was delicious! Will definitely come back again and again. read more

Amaze - Tempura Bento Bix - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Amaze was near my old office, which is why I ended up trying it. I will say that this is a little bit of an interesting restaurant. They serve quite a few cuisines--Japanese, Thai, and Chinese. I have tried their sushi and their pad thai, as well as their hot and sour soup. I thought the food here was merely okay, but pretty well priced. I would come back if I were in the area, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat at Amaze, as there are so many other specialised restaurants in the city for Japanese, Thai, and Chinese food, respectively. Great place to go for lunch with coworkers though, they always seem to have seating! read more

Lunch specials starting at less than $8 and you can get a seat at 12:30! The place is packed with the lunch crowd, but they know how to shuffle you in and out fast so you can get back to your desk within an hour. Food is mediocre, but that's but to expected of Asian fusion. It's The same as a diner, don't stray away from the crowd pleasers and you'll be fine. Though if your dish comes with steamed vegetables you'll be more likely to find yourself with just out of the freezer broccoli. You can't have everything you want, but for under $12, not a lot to complain about! read more

Kind of a mixed menu with Japanese and Chinese items including sushi. I think it is among the best value dollar for dollar in all of nyc. The quality beat the prices by a mile. read more

Good quality food with amazingly low prices for a place near Grand Central Station is the name of the game, here! Hostess was accommodating, especially since I have knee issues and didn't want to have to eventually climb back down their steep steps. I wasn't a fan of their margarita, as it was served in a soda cup, and didn't taste that good, though was decently priced for their happy hour. Speaking of which, like most places in Manhattan after a workday, it gets really noisy, so speak up! Though, when I did, the waitress still said "huh?" My miso soup came only a couple of minutes before my Bento Box, and was alright. However, the waitress was gracious to give my husband, friends, and I some water after we paid our bill. Bathroom is spacious. Overall, I would return for their food if I am in the area again. read more

Went here on a date Saturday night. Really enjoyed the place. That staff was great. It was comfortable, modern, and sleek. The sushi, General Tso, Sesame Chicken were all amazing. Prices are suuuuuper reasonable. I would definitely go back and highly recommend. read more

Also had food poisoning. This neighborhood should be avoided for food unless you're spending over $75 pp

I came here for lunch with a friend because we were both craving sushi! This place takes reservations via opentable but for some reason it wasn't working the week I was trying to make a reservation. I was nervous because I know how lunch hour is around grand central and I didn't want to wait. My friend came in at 1 and I was a few minutes late but texted her what I wanted to order. There were a good amount of seats open so I guess 1 is the time when lunch dies out a little so, great time for me! This place is also 2 floors and I see a lot of people actually just to take out or delivery. Their lunch special is an amazing deal especially for the area. I notice eating around grand central can be an average for about $30 but Amaze's lunch special is so cheap! The most you can spend it probably $15. I was in the mood for sushi so I got their 3 sushis for $11. It's a great deal because each roll comes with 6! I got their eel avocado, tuna avocado, and spicy salmon. My friend ordered their sesame chicken without the broccoli. To start it comes with a choice of soup and salad. I chose their soup which was miso but they also have hot and sour. For lunch their miso soup was ok. When the entrees came out I was really excited. Their eel roll was really good and the other sushis were pretty good too. I didn't know what their crunchy salmon roll was going to be like but it was pretty delicious. Amaze is a great place for lunch especially if you're in the area! I could see myself coming here more often if I ever need a sushi fix. They also have cash back on yelp! I love a place that's super affordable and then I get some cash back as well. read more

Amaze - Eel roll, tuna roll, and spicy salmon - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

Bargain lunch specials here all day, every day! An Asian fusion restaurant specialized in combination specials for work lunch. It offers dishes from Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, and Japanese cuisines all in one place. Considerably a decent spot that has something that will suit anyone's taste. I opt in for a Salmon Teriyaki Bento Box. The miso soup makes its way to me first. Bento Box comes after with salad, shumai, California Roll sushi, and Salmon Teriyaki with your choice of brown or white rice. Salmon Teriyaki was really dry but crispy on the outside. The sweet teriyaki sauce aided it. California roll comes in four pieces; the avocado was fresh! For all this food, it is only around $10.00. I did enjoy the little bit of everything that I got out of this combo. Decor is minimal with Buddha sculptures here and there just to stay simple. Atmosphere seemed more like a quick sit-down lunch and take-out sort of vibe. Get here before or at 12:00 PM on the dot, the place gets packed quickly. read more

Amaze - Miso Soup - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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Stopped earlier with my friend for a quick bite during our lunch breaks. Good thing I made a reservation ahead of time and be sure all parties are there until the host can seat you at a table. I flipped to the back of the menu where you can find Lunch Specials. Food: Chicken Katsu with brown rice and salad (my order) and Garlic Sauce Beef with brown rice and sweet & sour soup The service was quick and my friend's order came out before my Chicken Katsu so I had to wait a bit. When I got my food finally, the Chicken Katsu was very crispy and delicious pairing with the dipping sauce. Definitely a must if you are around the neighborhood for lunch! read more

Amaze - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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I figure I have about 14,000 lunch opportunities remaining in my life. I'm sad that I wasted one of them by eating here. Marginal, gloppy sauce garbage food. Asian Fusion is dead, and this place is helping end the fad. read more

Amaze is always my go-to place for lunch when I'm in the GCT area - whether leaving or arriving in Manhattan. The service is great, the atmosphere is pretty upbeat with the bar and the music. Upstairs seating is also a plus. The prices are really affordable and the pricing for their lunch specials is something out of a dream when you consider that this is one of the busiest neighborhoods in Manhattan. Oh, and the food? It's fresh and amazing and the portions are pretty substantial. read more

Amaze - Tempura bento box - (dinner comes with spring rolls) - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

I was a loyal Amaze goer for years working by Grand Central for a few years. Perfect for the diplomat crowd getting lost during the General Assembly. Their bentos are always a good choice, but the past few times the wait has been absurdly long. So much in fact that we waited twice for over 20 minutes, even after we made OpenTable reservations each time. You can do better Amaze, I believe in you. read more

I work about a block down from the restaurant. My coworkers and I order from there frequently. There lunch specials have amazing prices that can't be beat... Today I dined in had the yellowtail jalapeño and Tuna tartare it was delicious. The avocado pieces melted in my mouth. Wasn't disappointed at all! read more

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Oh man - for lunch on a weekday, this restaurant is one of the best in Midtown. I have been here twice and asked for seating upstairs - it's a little quieter and well-air conditioned. The service here is good, but don't be afraid to ask for something - they are very busy and don't keep a keen eye on needing water/a straw/ a fork/the bill. That being said, the lunch special is hard to beat. Twice, I have ordered the lunch bento box with tempura. You get both soup (miso) and salad, 3 shumai, 3 California roll pieces, wasabi/ginger, white or brown rice, and 2 pieces of shrimp tempura and 3 veggie tempura. It's a lot of food and costs.... $9. Yup, you gotta go here. My friend first ordered the Red Curry with brown rice and chicken, which was good but the portions were small. Second time around, he ordered the salmon Bento. Same as mine, but the small piece of salmon was smothered in teriyaki, which he didn't prefer. I'm sure you can ask for less sauce, we know that now. Also, unless you specify you want brown rice, they bring white. The servers here are quick, and like to get you in and out of their seats quickly as well. We didn't feel rushed per se - it made sense they wanted to clear tables, but there wasn't a wait so we took our time. That said, when you are in a rush, they aren't offended at you wanting to move things along quickly - that explains why this place is popular with the Midtown worker crowd. Would like to return for a dinner/brunch meal to see if the quality and price are still AMAZEing. (haha, couldn't help myself). read more

Amaze - Ginger salad - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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I will speak for nothing but one specific of which I am certain: the duck salad is one of the best things I have ever eaten.

I ordered the chicken and broccoli lunch special today, and I have food poisoning. I've been throwing up since lunch. That broccoli and chicken did not cook well. I am very upset and disappointed. read more

I came here with a few colleagues for lunch. They have lunch specials which are an extremely reasonable price for lunch time, which includes a small soup (mise, hot and sour, and one other I think) or salad, along with the dish of your choice. Also bento boxes too. I got their pad thai with the hot and sour soup. The soup was not really spicey or that flavorful, had a thick consistency, and was barely served warm. Can't say I liked it. The pad thai on the other hand was actually pretty decent, and the chicken in it was cooked well. Not bad overall, especially for the price. The environment is okay and the service is good. read more

Amaze - Hot and sour soup - Lounges Near Me - New York, New York

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