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    Cafe 22

    4.1 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Buffets
    Open 6:30 am - 2:30 pm

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    Normally go here when I don't feel like leaving the office, or have a meeting around lunch. Pretty cheap sandwiches and salads. For work cafeteria's this is one of the best I have tasted!

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    Tony makes a salad worth waiting for! Make sure you tell him Brian sent you, he will make sure to add extra toppings for you!

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    The choices at the hot buffet are always plentiful and look good, but beware, sometimes the food can taste pretty bland.

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    Crab House NYC

    Crab House NYC

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    1.0 miMidtown East
    $$$$

    I had a great experience here. There are so many food options to choose from, including lobster,…read moreshrimp, all kinds of crab legs, and even blue crabs. It's honestly a seafood lover's dream. I highly recommend coming with a large group so you can try a bit of everything. They also offer an option to pay an extra $45 to take your leftovers home, which is absolutely worth it. I ended up with so much food that my fridge is still full. The service was impeccable from start to finish. The staff was attentive, friendly, and made the whole experience even better. I would definitely come back and highly recommend this place to others.

    If I had to choose a death row meal, this would be my new selection!! WOW - the offerings on the…read moremenu were so plentiful and a meal that would usually cost probably a thousand dollars was only $125 per person. The lobster is a little chewy, but the spicy claws were very flavorful. All of the crab had so much meat and the seasonings were all amazing. Surprisingly, the iron steak was one of our favorites despite this being a seafood spot. The waiter did say to just check mark the paper instead of quantities, but they end up bringing you 2 of everything you order. The sweet & spicy fish is also very solid, garlic noodles were buttery, and even their iced tea was super refreshing. Could not recommend this place more!! Bonus: they play a great 2000s throwback playlist that got us singing along and dancing while we were peeling all our seafood to pass the time. Shoutout to whichever employee put that playlist together!

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    Crab House NYC - First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in

    First dining room when you walk in, more space down the stairs farther in

    Crab House NYC - Cajun butter shrimp

    Cajun butter shrimp

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    Anytime Kitchen  - Pork Belly BBQ

    Anytime Kitchen

    4.6(3.3k reviews)
    0.6 miKoreatown, Midtown West
    $$

    Each dish that came to the table we all proclaimed our "favorite". It just got better and better…read moreand by the time we left we agreed this was one of (or THE?!) favorite meal of the week. Service was friendly and quick. The restaurant has a variety of seating options and is a fun little place.

    From the moment you walk through the doors, the ambiance immediately draws you in. The warmth of…read morethe wooden tables and chairs, paired with the natural tones woven throughout the space, creates a setting that feels both calming and inviting. The effortless tranquility encourages you to slow down, enjoy the food, and get away from the everyday, hubbub. Their menu leans into fusion dishes with a nod to some of the classic home-style classics. Everything is presented with a refined, elevated touch. Here's what we ordered: ~ Tako Wasabi - 5/5 stars A fiery delight. This appetizer feartures chopped raw octopus marinated in wasabi. It has a lively zest from the wasabi and is topped with tobiko, which adds a pleasant contrast in texture. ~ Honey Makgeolli - 4/5 stars A traditional fermented Korean beverage that is light and pairs brilliantly with your meal. It is a cloudy alcholoic drink served in a metal teapot, and surprisingly, there is much more in that teapot than you would expect. It easily provides six to eight generous pours. The flavor is subtly sweet with a pleasant tang. ~ Temaki Set - 4/5 stars You can order a set of three by choosing from selections 1-17, or you can order a la carte at the listed prices. Some of the temaki stood out more than others. Our two sets included marinated salmon, bluefin tuna, spicy yellowtail, spicy bluefin, and two dynamite temaki. ~ Spicky Pork Ssam Set - 5/5 stars Truly another standout entree that even surpassed my beloved grilled BBQ bossam. You received a generous basket of assorte greens, including romaine, kale, perilla leaves, dandelion leaves, nappa cabbage, and more. It is well worth the price and makes for a fun, interactive dining experience with your family and friends. There is also various banchan offered and this time, they were beyond kind enough to offer refills. The last time we were here, we ordered just as much food and they stated they normally did not offer refills, which I thought was very odd. With its casual bougie aesthetics, this spot has quickly become one of my favorite eateries in Fort Lee-lee, It beautifully blends Korean, Japanese, and American flavors in a way that feels both comforting and elevated. Needless to say, we will be back!

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    Interior

    Anytime Kitchen  - Pork Cutlet

    Pork Cutlet

    Anytime Kitchen  - Lychee soju cocktail and goose island ipa

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    Obao

    Obao

    4.0(4.5k reviews)
    0.4 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
    $$$

    Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

    While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

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    Churrascaria Plataforma - My favorite meat is the sausage.

    Churrascaria Plataforma

    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    0.4 miTheater District, Midtown West, Hell's Kitchen
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    This was my first time trying a Brazilian steakhouse rodizio style. The salad bar was packed with…read moreoptions. If you're wondering about seafood, the only seafood option was the fish stew from the salad bar. My favorites from the salad bar were the potato salad and the Brussels sprouts. The complimentary cheese bread (very mochi like) was also very good. As a beginner, I definitely made the mistake of filling myself up too much at the salad bar and should have saved more room for the meat. My favorite cuts were the beef sirloin and the chicken. Some of the other cuts were just okay and a bit tough to chew but still flavorful. Next time, I will definitely prepare better by not filling up so much at the salad bar! Highly recommend, beef sirloin, chicken, and tiramisu!

    Disappointing, overpriced, and poorly managed. I will not be returning !…read moreI chose this restaurant only because Fogo de Chão had no availability, and unfortunately, that decision turned into a regret. My cousin was visiting the US for the first time, and I wanted to offer a memorable dining experience. What we received instead was shockingly poor service. From the moment we sat down, it was obvious the server had no interest in serving us. His attitude was cold, dismissive, and unnecessarily rude. He appeared once to ask which side we wanted, delivered with irritation, and then vanished. When we tried to interact or ask questions, he acted as if our presence was an inconvenience. The behavior felt less like hospitality and more like we were asking for a favor ! as if he were paying for our meal rather than being paid to serve it. A reminder may be needed: servers are not doing charity work, and customers paying premium prices deserve basic respect. The entire mood of the evening was ruined. For a restaurant that charges what it does, this level of service is unacceptable and embarrassing. High prices do not excuse low standards. For comparison, Fogo de Chão consistently delivers professionalism, warmth, and respect ! everything this restaurant failed to provide. If management is comfortable allowing staff to treat guests differently based on who they are, that speaks volumes. Disappointing, overpriced, and poorly managed. I will not be returning.

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    Churrascaria Plataforma - We went with the Restaurant Week Menu because of the dessert.

    We went with the Restaurant Week Menu because of the dessert.

    Churrascaria Plataforma - I had 2 plates of goodies from the salad bar!

    I had 2 plates of goodies from the salad bar!

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    Woorijip - Clear Noodle with Bulgogi

    Woorijip

    4.0(3.1k reviews)
    0.6 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Woorijip is my forever comfort stop in K‑Town. It's…read moregrab‑and‑go homestyle Korean food. Everything pre‑made, fresh, affordable, and honestly such a blessing when you want real Korean comfort without the sit‑down fuss. It's not fancy, but it's absolutely a must‑visit if you're looking for inexpensive, satisfying Korean food in NYC. I always end up grabbing the kimchi fried rice with egg, kimbap, purple rice with soup... and honestly, I've tried almost everything there at this point. I love all of it. My stomach, heart, and soul always feel so satisfied whenever I walk out of Woorijip. It's the kind of place that reminds you food doesn't need to be complicated to be good. It just needs to taste like home. Hmm.. i thought i took the pics for their food. I thought I took pics... turns out I just inhaled everything too fast. Yummy yummy!!!

    I should've known better than to get fried items :( but I will definitely come back to try other…read moreitems. They have a large variety of Korean food at a reasonable price. You get an 8% discount if you pay w cash. I wouldn't recommend getting shrimp tempura roll w spicy mayo sauce. The shrimp tempura wasn't crispy so it kind of defeats the purpose of tempura.... The fried chicken w spicy mayo wasn't crispy either but was still good. The pieces of chicken were big and it wasn't dry!!

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    Woorijip - $7.50- Spicy Gochujiang Chicken 5/10 wasn't too spicy, the flavor was simple

    $7.50- Spicy Gochujiang Chicken 5/10 wasn't too spicy, the flavor was simple

    Woorijip - Beef Kimbap

    Beef Kimbap

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    Wooga - Sweet & Spicy Boneless Thigh

    Wooga

    4.2(97 reviews)
    0.5 miMidtown West

    Wooga lunch menu is back and it's amazing. On my latest trips here I've had the spicy pork bibimbap…read moreand fish katsu. The katsu is out of the world and I hope it stays on the menu. The drinks are happy hour priced during lunch and they're very well priced for a midtown location. This place deserves a lot more fame.

    Wooga is very convenient especially if you're heading to or from MSG. It is literally right across…read morethe street so it's an easy pick if you're looking for a casual spot for drinks and korean bar food. The space has a fun vibe with tons of tv's throughout. Showing a variety of sports games. One thing to note is that they play Korean music so you won't hear the game audio. Unless you sit right by the bar. Something to keep in mind depending on what kind of viewing experience you're looking for. I went after the game at MSG and it was a great place to wind down. For the table we got the pepper fried chicken which was crispy, well seasoned chicken thigh pieces with peppers. For my main, I ordered the beef tartare bibimbap, which came with rice and a selection of small dishes. Portion size was great. We also added the parmesean French fries for a small bite which came with two different dipping sauces. To finish it off, we got dessert. Which was the cheesecake topped with strawberry drizzle and cornflakes, plus two scoops of raspberry ice cream and one scoop of chocolate ice cream. Everything about the meal was great. Overall, I think that Wooga is a great go to spot to check out if you want good food, drinks, and a nice atmosphere.

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    Wooga - Yookhwe (Beef Tartare) - Raw beef, raw egg yolk, korean pear, crispy seaweed.

    Yookhwe (Beef Tartare) - Raw beef, raw egg yolk, korean pear, crispy seaweed.

    Wooga - Oysters from Southern Sea of Korea (Namhae)

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    Dallas BBQ - Buffalo wings

    Dallas BBQ

    3.0(2.3k reviews)
    0.1 miMidtown West, Theater District
    $$

    It's a reason this place has been around for 48 years! You'll have some who say its not as good as…read morewhen they first opened but honey let me tell you they are GOODT! Some will also say it's a tourist trap but I honestly believe it depends on what your looking for in your dining experience. I also don't think it's fair to compare it to any BBQ you'd find in the State of Texas. There are key differences between Dallas BBQ v Real Authentic Texas BBQ. There's a difference in meat selection, cooking methods and sauce. It's more about the experience than "pure" BBQ. The most Texas thing about this spot is the size of their portions with food and drinks being huge. Also, if your looking for complex culinary, sophisticated, and upscale, this ain't it. If your looking for quiet, nope not here. Yet it surpasses today's run of the mill standards of good quality comfort food affordably priced. I purposely did not eat anything all day just so I could enjoy all my faves such as the sticky wings, cornbread and the turkey chilli. First off you cannot come here and not order the wings! It was my friends first time dining here and when she read the menu she thought the wings were going to be those tiny rinky dink flats and drums, but no ma'am! These are nice size WHOLE WINGS. Attempting to eat all 5 of them will have your belly popping out of your shirt and have you snoring at the table! I can eat 4 on an empty stomach but 5 is a lot especially if your eating anything else or drinking. So if you want to try other menu items get them to share or just be prepared to take some home. The Hennessey wings are good but after eating two of them the flavor is a bit overwhelming to me. You will not find a better chilli than theirs!! Their chilli is so flavorful without being spicy hot. I love that I can enjoy their chilli, it's the right texture, consistency, well seasoned and you can tell its good quality ground turkey. The drinks are lit! Generous amount of alcohol. Everything is TEXAS size even if your ordering something as basic as an apple juice! lol I guarantee you will not need to ask your waiter for a refill. Trust me! One major upgrade they need to do here is to the women's bathroom. I can't speak for the men's room except that there's never a line for it. Meanwhile the line hangs outside the women's bathroom and into the walkway of the restaurant. Its just not enough stalls to accommodate guests for a restaurant this size. The midtown location is MASSIVE seating between 500-800 people across three levels. However, there's literally only about 5 or 6 stalls in the women's bathroom. That ratio is way off. Anyhoo besides that this place rocks. Solid service and good food.

    I ordered a single beef rib dinner with a baked potato as a side which also came with cornbread. I…read morealso ordered a side of coleslaw. The rib was huge and incredibly good. It was moist with the right amount of fat. It was covered in a very nice BBQ sauce. The baked potato was a different story. It came wrapped in aluminum foil. The only condiment provided was a very small container of sour cream. Butter was provided upon request. It was quite clear that the potato had been overheld for some time. I only finished half. The cold slaw was quite large and had just the right amount of dressing. Dallas BBQ is well known with several locations. I would think they would know how to make a better presentation.

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    Dallas BBQ - This is the general look of the upstairs, with those big windows over 42nd St. providing a lot of natural light.

    This is the general look of the upstairs, with those big windows over 42nd St. providing a lot of natural light.

    Dallas BBQ - Henny Burger w/fries

    Henny Burger w/fries

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