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    Beef short rib & bone marrow, with tomatillo, serrano chile and papalo (some more of the relish would have been even better)
    Neil M.

    This was first visit to the Smorgasburg in Williamsburg on my birthday, so me and my girlfriend decided to try at least 12 things in a little over 3 hours. As I was walking past Carnal, the queue was one of the longest and I decided to stand in line too, after taking a look at their menu and presentation, given that they're serving ribs, which isn't exactly something on a fine dining menu. An almost 30 minute wait till I could order the beef short rib & bone marrow (with tomatillo, serrano chile and papa lo). Another 10 mins and I heard my name called out, and I walked back to my girlfriend, delicately holding the rib, feeling like royalty. Carnal is easily one of the best options at the Smorgasburg. The ribs were extremely well seasoned, a slight crisp on the outside, immensely juicy on the inside, and the tomatillo relish on top was an excellent complement to the fattiness (would have loved some more of it though). I do regret not trying the (48 hour smoked) pork shoulder sandwich, but we already had had a few things waiting in line for the ribs. At $14, this is VERY reasonably priced since the portion is more than generous, and it's also one of the tastiest items at the Smorgasburg IMHO. It would be amazing if this talented team opens up a more permanent establishment and continues to impress us! P.S. We managed to try 13 different things, and also had dinner after 5 hours.

    Beef short rib & bone marrow
    Kristie P.

    Visited Carnal at the Smorgasburg in Williamsburg this past weekend. I ordered the beef short rib with bone marrow, topped with a cauliflower and papalo mixture. The rib was SO good. The meat slid right off of the bone, it was tender and delicious, and the topping was a nice compliment. Definitely worth the wait and the $16!

    Beef short rib
    Lizzie F.

    I came to the smorgasburg on a hot summer saturday afternoon and knew Carnal was on my list. Its a must no matter the hefty price tag ($18) or the long line. But HOLY COW! Wow this short rib was bigger than my hand! No exaggeration. The relish they top it of is sweet savory and tangy. The meat was soft and juicy which reminds me, dont forget to get extra napkins! This short rib was incredible to say the least.

    The sandwich put together
    Angelica N.

    The best smoked pork shoulder I have EVER HAD!!! It was so great that I can't wait for next weekend to try the ribs! The pork shoulder is severed on a crispy toasted bun with a sauce and mint!! Just writing about it make my mouth salivate. It's seasoned to perfection with just the right amount of everything in one bite. The pork itself is moist, tender, and juicy inside-- the outer layer is crispy to perfection and not burnt like some places do. I highly recommend this place!! I will keep you posted on the next mouth watering adventure of the ribs!!

    Beef short ribs waiting to be served and devoured.
    Donna P.

    This place has the biggest line in shmorgusburg, and rightfully so. I promise you that you will not regret standing in line for this meaty heaven on a bone. The meat is flavorful, soft, and absolutely delicious. We got the beef short rib; which was topped with bonemarrow with garlic and brocolli mixture. It was out of this world delicious. I remember visiting the place when these guys just started out, and the price was $16 than just like it is now. I think that they would have the same line if they would charge $20, but I'm glad they stay with the same price. These guys work hard, and don't sit for a second. Hopefully they will continue with their cooking goodness, because people will surely continue coming.

    The Sampler - the short rib is the best.
    Larry L.

    Experienced the absolute mastery that is the Carnal Short Rib at smorgasborg. You might wonder why it costs so much - until you bite into it. Umami deliciousness to the max. You'll be dreaming about it for months to come. The toppings and sauce they put on it add an excellent balance to the meat. Drooling just thinking about it.

    Leonard G.

    I wish they had a restaurant but for now, we have to settle for finding them at local events. Their beef short rib is truly the best out there. It's very large, extremely flavorful and super soft -- the meat flys off the bone and the spices are damn good. The bone marrow on top is a great touch. It will set you back around $16 and while some people think it's a hefty price tag, I believe that they should raise the price to at least $20.

    BBQing away
    Edward H.

    So I came here on 4/30 and as usual there were a ton of people. We waited 30 mins in line for a piece of meat! The grill master was impressive and if I didn't have as much food prior to having this as my last dish, I probably would have enjoyed it more! My fiancée had a piece of the juicy meat and stated that even though shes full, she couldn't waste this delicious piece of meat so ended up eating the whole rib we were sharing! Perfectly cooked juicy meat. Definitely a great value since they give you a huge rib for $13. Best bang for your buck in Smorgasburg!

    Cmon now... Beef short rib amazeballzness
    David T.

    Had the pleasure of checking out some smells at smorgesborg and i was NOT disappointed. Though only offering 2 items.. Between a beef short rib and a 48 hour pulled pork shoulder with smoked lard and avocado..aaahhhh...u can't go wrong. I tried the short rib. The guy is out there on the grill just hook line and sinkering the crowd into line with them smells. Though the line was long, it was quick... And the 15 minutes of waiting for food prep well worth the wait. The short rib on bone... So juicy and tender with a crispy layer crusted over a nice delicate layer of mouthwatering fat over the beefy goodness of the rib. The pineapple salsa added a sweet coolness which really complimented each bite. I will get this and their other item again.. And again.. And again. Actual rating would be closer to 4.75 for me.

    Beef short rib with bone marrow, spring onion, and black pepper
    Irene L.

    Juicy, chewy, beefy deliciousness. The salsa topping the short rib cut through the fatty meat and made the experience all the more ethereal.

    Liang Z.

    The short rib was pure deliciousness. The guys would even cut out the fat to make a leaner cut. Smaller pieces of ribs are compensated by an extra piece of meat for fairness. The topping added freshness.

    Stall at Smorgasburg right
    Lynsey H.

    Pricey, but good. The largest ribs I have ever seen or eaten. Lean meat, well seasoned and tasty. Loved it and easy to eat on the go.

    George C.

    The $10 pork shoulder took an incredible amount of time despite zero line (as smoke billowed out, assaulting the lungs of everyone on that half of Smorgasburg), and they're cash only. Not a great product, either.

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    We stopped by this place on our way to another restaurant and couldn't resist the smell!…read more Ordered 5 skewers: 1 beef, 1 chicken gizzard, 2 lamb and 1 chicken skewer but ended up getting 4 skewers which 3 were lamb and 1 was chicken gizzard. If we didn't check what we got we would have been missing one. They were able to give another lamb skewer for us though, but unfortunately didn't get to try what we originally ordered. The meat was well seasoned with cumin and other spices, but some of the lamb pieces I had were largely fatty and hard to chew. A good place to stop by for a quick snack, though there are better skewer shops in Flushing

    What a wonderful hidden treasure I stumbled upon! While waiting for another reservation, my friend…read moreand I got hungry and couldn't resist the decadent smell of chinese skewers. With a price of $2 per skewer, we ordered 1 beef, 2 lamb, 1 chicken gizzard, and 1 chicken skewers. They cook all skewers to order and take credit payment (tap). If you want to pay in cash, make sure you have the exact amount. The meat was so flavorful and the fat was rendered beautifully off of the meat! I'm docking 1 star because they had accidentally given us 4 skewers instead of 5 that we ordered when they gave up the skewers wrapped in tin foil, anddddd after consuming the skewers did we realize we did not get the variety we ordered, but instead 4 lamb and 1 chicken gizzard. The lamb was honestly so delicious though we weren't even mad!

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    Came here right before a Broadway show and I think that more businesses below 42nd street should…read morestart advertising that they are a before show dinner because I find this location way more convenient than those above 47th which is typically where a lot of people go and get dinner. - Mac & Cheese - Typically I do not get mac & cheese but this was actually quite good. It kind of reminded me of Beecher's mac and cheese as it was incredibly creamy. - Brussel Sprouts - I was a big fan of this brussel sprouts as it was baked to perfection. It was very crispy on the outside and had a good vinegar flavor to balance out the heartiness of the vegetable. - Brisket Sandwich - This turned out more to be of a slider than a full on sandwich which was a bit disappointing, but it still made me very full. The brisket itself had a good smokey flavor and adding the pickled vegetables and the BBQ sauces definitely elevated the taste. The star, however, was the bread as it kind of reminded me that of In-n-Out where it is buttery and soft in the inside with nice char and bite on the outside. Overall good and fast eat!

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    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.

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    4.2(2.8k reviews)
    2.2 miKoreatown, Midtown West
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    Man this place was so good! Went with a large group for dinner and ordered everything from the beef…read moremenu and also had tofu soup, corn cheese, and steamed eggs. The staff was incredibly polite and offered the table a pair of sake bottles to boot. The apple-flavored sake was the best and I also had two spicy yuzu margaritas. Would definitely come back again!

    I met up with my cousins for lunch as we were all in town for a wedding and wanted to catch up…read morebefore going our separate ways. When we pulled up to the restaurant, we were informed there were a few levels. We went to the second floor and they were happy to accommodate us. We were rolling 6 deep and the booth was enough for us, but barely. In our party, majority of us wanted meat with the exception of 2 people only wanting shrimp and something else. We got the large beef combination platter which comes with ribeye, thin skirt, brisket, marinated kalbi, and marinated chuck flap. Most people stuck with water, while a couple got ginger ale. I ordered the soju flight but I ended up not liking it so my cousins shared it. The meal comes with different veggies as well as your choice of soup. We got the spicy tofu and split it 6 ways. The spice lived up to its name, so I didn't eat very much. The best part was meat. Despite there being 6 of us, there was plenty to go around. I think you have the option to cook it yourself or have them cook it for you and we chose the latter. While I enjoyed it, I wish there was more space. Most of the space was taken up by the accompaniments that come with it (veggies, etc), so there was hardly any room to put anything else. It didn't help that none of our dishes were cleared once we finished them and that no rice is included. Aside from that, both the food and service were great.

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    3.5(2.4k reviews)
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    I was in town for a few days and I had seen this place on tv so of course I had to come try this…read moreplace out. The place is really big with lots of seating. I saw that they have music on certain days so if you interested in some music come check it out. We ordered the two meat meal with greens, mac n cheese, and corn bread. They didn't have any pork belly burnt ends ready so that was a bummer. The food came out fairly quick which was nice. Everything looked really good. The brisket was cooked perfect and nice fatty parts to it if you like that. There was some good smoke to it and nice seasoning to it. The ribs were a little overcooked and not much meat on them. The mac n cheese was really good, nice amount of cheese, noodles cooked perfect, and nice seasoning in it. The greens were also cooked perfect, not mushy, great flavor, and also seasoned right. The cornbread was off the hook, very tasty with great flavor. I like that they mixed corn in the cornbread. We also ordered the Banana Wafer Pudding which was delicious. NIce flavor and the wafers were fresh and crunchy, I just needed more of them. We tried to wait for Pork Belly burnt ends but we had to go. The BBQ sauces were just ok, nothing to say hey you have to try it. I'd definitely be back to this place if I'm in town. Don't know why they only have 3.5 stars. The service was also good. I so wanted to give a 5 star but I just couldn't.

    Really cool southern atmosphere - doesn't feel like you are in NYC…read more Service includes going to the country to place your order. We were a bigger party, and we ordered the drinks and apps at the table. The pitmaster sample platter was delicious. The meat was juicy, the perfect amount of smoky, and just an overall great variety of meat, chicken, pork, sausage, etc. The sides were a good portion as well. The nachos are a must if you are craving an appetizer! Huge portion, and the toppings are epic. As for the desserts, the banana pudding and chocolate pudding were delicious. The cookies are huge - ours were a little burnt, but still had that gooey center that was tasty. I would definitely come back to this place for when I'm in the mood for BBQ.

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    Hill Country Barbecue Market - Back area where you can order yourself.

    Back area where you can order yourself.

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    Another room inside the restaurant for private parties.

    Nubiani

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    4.5(516 reviews)
    2.2 miKoreatown, Midtown East, Midtown West

    What a nice kbbq experience!!…read more I rlly liked the shrimp & chive pancake bc it wasn't super heavy and not full of batter like other places. Pretty light and crispy with a lot of shrimp and chives. Skirt steak was my fav, very tender and so much authentic flavor. Boneless short rib tasted like wagyu, very marbled and fatty and almost melts in your mouth. Honorable mention to the steamed egg that the meal comes with. Super fluffy and sweet!! They cook the meat for you and service is rlly good, they're super attentive when side dishes run low. Definitely will need a reservation! They offer 10% discount if you bring cash. Will be coming back again :)

    We made reservations for 4 people a week before and came to the restaurant on time. Unfortunately…read morethe seating was very uncomfortable and the manager of the restaurant refused to switch the bench for 2 chairs to accommodate my disability because "it didn't fit their decor perfectly." We were deeply offended and left the restaurant to eat at the nearby restaurant. We would never return. This place should be shut down because they discriminate against the disabled and refused to switch 1 chair to accommodate my back injury. How upsetting is that? Service is horrible. Do yourself a favor, don't bother to come there! Oh and also they tell you that you can only spend 1.5 there, a limit on your stay. You get the picture. Don't waste your time and better spend your money elsewhere.

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    4.0(224 reviews)
    2.8 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen
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    Visited twice, once for a quick burger and Cobb salad. Service is excellent, very friendly folks…read more Stopped on our way back from the Rockettes for an adult beverage and encountered "Kathy", just out of a knee brace, and very inebriated. Melbourne Florida has issues. Very nice spot for a burger and beverage.

    NOT IMPRESSED…read more Stopped in for a quick lunch around 1:00 PM and I was extremely disappointed with the service and food quality. When I arrived, there were only a few other customers seated in the dining room. That should have been a RED flag, but I wanted to try the burgers while visiting New York. My wife had the Classic Burger topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, house sauce served with fries for $19.95 and I had the Smash-ology Burger with double smash burger patties topped with American cheese, red onion, lettuce tomato, smash-ology sauce on a potato bun served with fries for $19.95. First, the burgers are very small, lack flavor and there is nothing special about them. I've had a better tasting burger from Steak & Shack for a fraction of the cost. The fries were very cold and looked like they were sitting on a holding table for an extended period. I sent the fries back only to be served with more cold fries. Service was also lacking. When I complained about the cold fries, the server didn't seem to be pleased and was very hesitant to take them back. At a cost of more than $45 for two burgers and fries, I expected more. Date of Visit: Thursday 04-23-2026 Burgerology Midtown | 320 W 36th St, New York, NY 10018

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