We had green curry Satay…read more Thai fried rice And we went back again the very next day!

stopped in here just to pick up mango sticky rice. they took my order right away and had me wait at…read morethe bar. there weren't too many people around 5pm on a Sunday. i waited for what felt like 15-20 mins. the sticky rice was HOT even through the takeout bag. i love mango sticky rice and had seen reviews online saying theirs specifically is great. seeing that they have received Michelin stars for multiple years, i was curious what they do differently. the sticky rice is a light green color and it's sweet! it kinda tastes like it was cooked with palm sugar, but not sure what makes it green. their coconut sauce is rich and salty. they gave us half a mango which is the usual amount at other places as well but it was a little sour. combined, it was sour sweet and salty. the rice goes well with the coconut sauce and the mango pairs well with it too but i personally didnt love the three together. this is definitely different than other mango sticky rices i've tried. coming in at $15 it is a little higher than other places but i'm glad i tried it and would want to try other dishes here in the future. other notes: the restaurant interior is beautiful. they have some items displayed within the wall like a museum. their ceiling is decorated with paint and has a central gold piece laid in the center like the sun. they even painted a pattern on the pipe running along the wall, making it belong as part of the space rather than a utility. the staff had matching uniforms, making it easy to see who to talk to.

We visited for my birthday, and we enjoyed every second of it! From the moment we walked in, the…read moreservice was outstanding--friendly, attentive, and welcoming. The food was absolutely delicious, with generous portions and excellent quality. Even though they don't have a kids' menu, my 6-year-old loved everything she tried, which says a lot! The atmosphere is warm, peaceful, and perfect for having a great conversation. It does get busy on the weekends, but it never takes away from the overall experience. If you're a whiskey lover, you'll appreciate their impressive selection. They also have bar seating if you prefer a more casual experience, and they can easily accommodate larger groups. This was the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, and we'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

Loved this place! What an amazing find. Located in the basement of the Chelsea Hotel…read more We absolutely loved the homemade tofu, chicken meatballs, spiny lobster tempura, torotororo appetizer (fatty tuna with seaweed and crispy rice), the assorted sushi, and the Sekitei dessert. For drinks, I loved the melon daisy cocktail and the hojicha tea (non caffeinated). The Wagyu fried rice wasn't bad - the Wagyu was good but the rice was a little mushy and not fried well. The miso black cod wasn't bad but wouldn't order again - much better elsewhere. Overall, had an amazing experience here. Highly recommend!!

My sister and I came on a Sunday evening after watching a show. We made reservations ahead of time…read morewhich is highly recommended especially if you don't arrive at opening. They have a happy hour during their opening hour for limited wine and cocktail options. The restaurant has sit down tables on the left and bar table seating on the right and some special private rooms in the back. We opted for the bar table because we like high stools and were planning on just getting drinks. Upon seating, we were provided the happy hour and regular menu and were asked if we wanted sparkling, still, or tap water. After reviewing the menus, we decided to try one of the specialty cocktails instead of something on the happy hour menu since they were more unique. However, we could not decide which to get as there was a huge variety! Luckily, the bar tender came to help! We told him what kind of cocktails and flavors we normally liked and he provided his recommendations and explanations on each type of drinks. I got the Bee-Bop which is one of their top drinks that won an award. It consists of brown butter washed barr hill, lemon, grapefruit, honey caramel tuile, and egg white. It's a very unique flavor and considered one of the lighter cocktails. My sister got the Princess Mononoke which consists of siete misterios, derrumbez, ancho pepper kabosu, agave, yuzu kosho, and shichimi rim. It spicy and reminds me of a margarita. Of course, after getting our drinks we realized we actually need some snacks. The bar tender highly recommended the Radagon Chips. It came pretty quickly and it was devoured even quicker. We had to another another one. It's basically sliced lotus root sprinkled with the house curry salt. My sister and I were a bit hungry so we decided to try one of their larger bites. I was stuck between the carpacio and croquette and my sister chose the croquette. The Kani Cream Croquette comes with 2 pieces and is absolutely delicious. It's filled with snow crab, mushroom cream and a tartar sauce dipping. Absolutely melts in your mouth. Then, the bartender recommended another bite which is the Wagyu Toast. It's Tokachi beef with house made tonkatsu sauce, shiso, parmigiano-reggiano, and milk bread. It comes with 2 pieces and it's sooo good. Will definitely be back to try more light bites and drinks. And amazing service!! FYI - There are two unisex restrooms in the back for customers.

Came to celebrate my birthday and we were easily able to make a reservation for about 8 people on a…read moreweeknight. It's very cute inside and perfect for a date night. There are lots of fun cocktails that were presented very well. The food is pretty solid (think Japanese food with a fun twist) although definitely on the pricier side. The servers were very attentive and everything came out relatively quickly.

I need a couple more stars for this fabulous experience! Good grief! So good…read more We needed a dinner place before heading to a concert at Webster Hall, so this was a total guess (though, of course, aided by others' excellent reviews!) I had made a reservation, but I'm not sure that was entirely necessary. At 6pm, the place had plenty of tables, including street-side (it's pedestrian at this section of the EV). The lovely hostess sat us at the perfect table (her fave) - a solo 2-top nestled in an opening up front that let us be partially outside but secluded by some plantings/greenery. (Only dimmed a bit by a nearby bug-zapper!) But --- onto the most important part - THE FOOD! The menu is a bit small but seriously mighty - Korean tapas. Absolute MUST-have's: * Corn dumplings -- omg, complete decadence, Korean comfort food to die for. Perfect creamy corn maize stuffed into a plump steamed dumpling over the most flavorful sauce that's called "truffled salsa verde"- but it's nothing like Mexican salsa v! It's insanely wonderful. We ordered 2!! I still dream of this dish. * Berkshire rib - 4-hour slow-cooked pork ribs (3) in a lovely dark soy-based sauce w/ a swipe of Muhammara. Really good dishes: * Noodles: yummy noodles in a super light peppery sauce w/ celery & slivers of green onion. Super cute serving dish!! * Yellowtail crudo w/ salsa macha - really unusual dish. You'd think this hearty brown sauce would overpower the light, silky yellowtail sashimi, but somehow it doesn't. * Cauliflower: breaded and deep fried, it's a bit overwhelmed by gochujang sauce and not terribly aided by raisins & light yogurt dollops. Not a bad dish, just a bit disjointed. Last, but certainly not least, the wine! Wow. We decided to be adventurous (for us) and order orange wine. Our excellent server had the bartender come over with some bottles for us to try. After healthy tastings were poured (!! i'm pretty sure we each consumed a glass of wine by then! ), we chose the most delightful "natural" Austrian wine: Mulatschak. SOOOO good!! What a wonderful night. Our server was so charming - a young guy who truly loves the food he serves. Can't wait to return when we're back in NYC!

Overall: 5 stars…read more Visited this Korean-inspired Asian fusion restaurant for the $45 restaurant week menu and was quite enthused by the innovative offerings the chef had to offer. The food excites the palette in new ways and is a worthwhile experience. I also appreciated the staff proactively reaching out to ensure in detail that various dietary constraints could be worked around. Yellowtail Crudo - Intriguing dish that has the contrast between the light levity of the white fish and citrus and the intensely umami chili. Chicken Yakitori - Deceivingly simplistic chicken skewers where all the technique is in the details, from the well trimmed asparagus to the light spice crumble that really elevate the flavor of the tender chicken. Berkshire Ribs - Super tender ribs that fall off the bone; I love the infusion of the truffle that persists not only in these ribs but when you first walk into the restaurant. Hibiscus Sorbet - Pretty dish that is well presented; however, the bowl is very slippery and the sorbet is an ice sphere that makes eating it difficult despite the pleasant herbaceous flavors. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: E Service: +2 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

Very stunning aura and lighting. Feels very wealthy and high class…read more Loved the appetizers - the tempura corn and mushroom were excellent. The chicken with tartar was very filling also. Honestly 2 appetizers and you're full already. I tried the spicy ramen. It was different with all the greens and crunchy so I had to get used to it since I'm used to normal spicy misos. Overall unique experience. Fair pricing for food and appetizers. Soda is $6 so steep end. Would go back.

Wow, the ambiance at GOGYO Gramercy was so nice. They have a bar at the front with gorgeous seating…read morein the back and even jazz nights on Wednesdays and Sundays. We ordered a lot of food to start. We got the spicy chicken pierogi and it was super yummy as well as the pork ribs. The portions were MASSIVE. We also got the Unagi cucumber roll and a sashimi platter both of which were solid. We also got the kogashi miso Ramen as well as the shoyu tsukemen cold noodles. Both were really good again big portions.

I've had the spot on my list for a little while, so I was very much looking forward to this…read moreexperience when my friend and I came for dinner. When you're making a reservation, make sure you look before you book! The sushi restaurant and their accompanying handroll bar are two different dining experiences. We sat at the bar and enjoy the view of the cozy space. They had a wide selection of craft beers - it was hard for me to choose one because they all looked very unique and sounded delicious. The one I originally wanted (Asian Pear Saison) was sadly unavailable but the bartender recommended another one that was citrus forward and I went with it! I've never really thought of pairing sushi with craft beer, but it was honestly very complementary. We chose to dine on a selection of "specialty nigiri" (10 pieces) and a couple additional pieces of chutoro. Each piece was presented beautifully, and they were all uniquely and intentionally flavored with high quality fresh fish. My friend and I ate every last bite. I recommend getting this option if you want a curated selection of sushi and like being surprised by the chef. Overall the experience was great, and I will definitely be back. The bartender was personable with everyone at the bar and vibe was very easy-going for a Friday night. The restaurant is right in the mix in the West Village, so you could definitely take a nice stroll after your meal to take in the neighborhood.

We booked Moody Tongue to utilize the Chase Sapphire Open Table credit ($150)…read more I had high expectations since the reviews are solid. Got the Omakase set and beer tasting. The beers were mostly misses, the nigiri pairing is an unique experience though. The nigiris were not memorable and frankly overpriced. You can find better fish elsewhere for way less. I would pick a different spot next time to use the credits.

The food and service are outstanding. The best thing is the unusual and delicious cocktails…read more Great people and beautiful interior.

Quite literally stumbled upon this place and had zero clue how amazing it would be. Didn't even…read morerealize there was an upstairs until we were leaving super quaint spot with amazing selection of cocktails and bar snacks. SEA flavors are amazing and they have the best fries. Service could be a bit better. It was kind of slow.

This is one of those places where you go in skeptical because the prices are high (it's Tribeca)…read moreand the menu is traditional. Safe to say I was blown away with the quality. Everything from the texture of the rice to the umami of the soy sauce, to the tender smoky unagi felt intentional. The unagi in particular -- the skin was thick chewy and collagen-y, not oily and fishy like the frozen unagi you get at hmart, the flesh wasn't mushy either, but flaky and slightly charred. Some lovely touches I appreciated: the parmesan flakes in the ginger yuzu salad! the mayos (scallions and yuzu japanese mayo with the karaage? and spicy mayo with the squid -- it didn't taste oily at all) Service was attentive and the restaraunt's overall vibe is very sleek and modern, with a touch of traditional Japanese aesthetics. Perfect for a work lunch!

I biked here during rush hour for lunch. Didn't die on the NYC roads so that made lunch extra…read morespecial (ha!). I got their lunch special - the maguro don buri. There wasn't much customers when I arrived but it could be that I came closer to 1 PM. It did take a bit for the don buri to arrive but I think that just proved that the chef prepared the tuna only when it was ordered. Was a bit surprised that I did like the yams - it was grated into a paste and went well with the tuna. Rice was warm and tuna was room temperature, which is good! Shows that they didn't just cut frozen slices of the tuna. Pretty good lunch and definitely would come again.