If you use your credit card, they will charge you an additional .50 cents per transaction without telling you. They put no price tags on drinks so God knows how much they charge you. When you ask for a receipt, the receipt they give you is not itemized. And Food is mediocre. read more

This is my go to place for breakfast. Service is quick and bagel is delicious as always. Thank you ETC!

Everything foodie. From the buffett,to make for orders. Love the fresh fish buffet, both grill, fried and baked.

Terrible, we went to this restaurant for the first time and when we wanted to pay the guy made us wait a moment to pay because according to the "internet" it was bad (like 3 times) which my mom and I verified and they had already charged us, the guy She told us no and when we tried again it came out that it was Declined and we thought it was strange since before going there my mother's card was perfectly working, so when I paid, there was no problem. The food is nothing out of this world and very expensive for only a few things. After using my card there I went to another store to make a purchase and it also turned out for my Declined, when I also had money, I was very careful about going to this restaurant. I feel like they let us down and the food was nothing out of this world. read more

I'm a big Wagamama's fan so I was eager to try their Chicken Katsu Curry and see how it compared. etc eatery met and exceeded my expectations. The meal was super tasty, well-flavored and a generous portion size for under $10. I liked that the meal came disassembled - the curry sauce and bean-sprout-type-thing (not sure what it was exactly but it tasted great) came in two separate containers, and then the breaded chicken, white rice and lettuce was in a third. It allowed me to prepare the meal to my liking as well as carry my food without it turning into a mess. I ordered through the Ritual app and it was super easy to locate the pick-up shelf and grab my order (perhaps a tad bit too easy as they don't check whether it's really your order). I interacted with a couple of the staff members who were very friendly and helpful. I didn't particularly take to the see through bags they give you to hold your food. I'm not sure if it's an environmental thing but it just felt odd that everyone could see what I was having for lunch as I walked back to work lol. But overall, a great experience! Highly recommend. read more

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Have been coming here for lunch at least twice a week. I did find a small dead bug in my salad about 2-3 months ago. Today I now found a second dead bug in my salad and will now no longer be coming back here... read more

Why is this place classified as a candy store on yelp? ETC is more like a food court/deli/asian convenience store. The food is actually pretty good and reasonably priced. I had their boneless Korean-style chicken (which was 5 dollars). I'm sad that I did not try this place earlier. I'm going back tomorrow to get their fruit nutella sandwich, which is also 5 dollars. read more

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So this was my first time here and I must say, it was overwhelming! You couldn't really get around and I'm not just referring to the consumers. It's just has a lot of stuff like candy, random items like CBD, random chips out in the open spread out on a tray(I'm guessing they were samples but hard to tell with no sign or a human being actually holding them) and buffet area with barely any room to maneuver. To avoid the chaos I got 3 very small selections in small container(All 3 tasted good) BUT it came up to $8.00!!! Whoa! Being very well aware of the commercial rent in NYC, especially on 5th avenue,I get the need to have to pay rent and make a profit but my goodness! This place is honestly made for the tourist but most of the people I saw were everyday New Yorkers during lunch and I so happen to be one of them. If I do come here again, I'll get something worth the price (It will probably end up being $18.00). You can find great lunch deals and specials in this area. Overall I would recommend coming here if it's your payday or you don't really want to walk too far. Good Luck! read more

This is hands down the strangest and most wonderful store I have ever been in. It's like a hipster juice/coffee bar meets a donut shop at the Whole Foods hot food bar but in Asia with ramen instead of pizza set inside of a Monoprix pretending to be a Dylan's Candy Bar inside of a World Market in a gas station. read more

Pretty good! Nothing incredible.... I got the chicken noodle soup and peanut butter smoothie!

This place is fantastic. It's a buffet, a food counter, a ramen shop, a candy shop, a coffee shop, a bakery, and a grocery store rolled into one giant, spacious area on 5th ave, right across the street from the Empire State Building. It's a little easy to miss but you'll see a giant iron man in the front. I thought this place a tourist souvenir shop before I realize they sell so much food! They have two long rows of buffet food by the pound - a wide variety of choices that look fresh and delicious. They also have an "Asian" counter serving ramen and other warm Asian foods, a sandwich corner and a salad area. This is a great place to grab a quick lunch because you'll never run out of options. Prices for the buffet are similar to prices around the city but you get SUCH a varied selection including sushi. They also have a ridiculous amount of snacks, especially Asian snacks!! You don't need to go to ktown/Hmart anymore - just go to ETC. Also the bakery has a good variety of desserts - including Juniors cheesecake! Ya can't get any more NYC read more

Damn right they got everything! ...from chocolates you can only get from your grandma visiting from Europe, to a buffet that seems to be serving a wedding of 300 with a variety of choices from seafood all the way down to salads... WOW. They even have toys and other silly objects... just browse and make your way upstairs to eat that lunch... yeah... nice clean seating. Keep up the good work! read more

It has been a lifesaver in the pandemic. I work nearby. It's the only one shop stop. If you want American food, they have it all. If you want Korean food, they have that as well. Everything is fresh, made to order or they have a buffet. They provide gloves to keep things sanitary in the buffet area. You can easily order on yelp for pick up. That's probably you're best bet because they tend to get super busy during "rush hour". Oh, and if you need a cute gift for a kid or something, they have a little section where they sell figurines, toys, ETC ;) read more

I never knew this place existed until my 12year old nephew wanted a sandwich from there. Well, this place makes the best sandwiches in NYC. They also have a large variety of other foods, such as sushi, pasta, salad bar, hot food and more. They also have a huge variety of drinks. The place is spotless and the workers are the nicest in the city. I highly recommend this place for breakfast, lunch or dinner read more

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I've heard great things about ETC but I just had a bite of pre-packaged gluten free pastry that tasted like rancid blue cheese. Crossing my fingers it doesn't make me sick. I know things are tough, but rotating out old baked goods seems like it's at the baseline of operating responsibilities, and it doesn't make me feel enthusiastic about trusting the rest of the place. I'll be giving this place a wide berth for a bit. read more

It's a new place open round the clock. Lots of choices. .. I like the cheesesteak and iced latte. A great breakfast option with legit bagels and egg sandwiches. Only bummer is some of the food stalls close about 8 pm. It's a great location in the shadow of the Empire State Building. read more

One of my new favorite lunch spots. They have tons of options- AND they're super vegan/vegetarian friendly! They recently opened and they're located right in front of the empire state building. I like how they have tons of vegan options. Buffet includes a lot of hot and cold items (noodles/salads/fruits/sushi/soup, etc). They also have a hot food bar where you can order freshly made food like kimbap, ramen, spicy rice cakes, and other types of korean food. I think the seating area is okay but it's been crazy chaotic the last two times i've been here during lunch hours (but that's anywhere you go in the city). read more

ETC. is conveniently located around the corner from my job. I'm 2 months in into my keto diet and at times I can't make breakfast in the morning so I stop here. Their vast selection of breakfast choices are very helpful to my keto diet. Given that all the other food joints around the area are no good for my diet I am very glad that ETC. is at walking distance to me. read more

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These ppl have hidden charges when you check out such as when you pay by credit card there is a service fee. They should tell you or post a sign. Also, when I order online for pick up, the price is different when you are in person ordering. Terrible! read more

Great place for a quick bite! They have a food buffet better than Whole Foods and made to order stations. The place is very clean and has a very open floor plan. Definitely coming back! read more

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etc. is awesome! When I first read reviews I saw a lot of bad service and rude employee reviews. Those reviews are wrong! I went in earlier last week and got a great sandwich and then made my way to the toy section. Bought a cool GoT keychain and the sandwich was incredible. I come back today and the same woman remembered me buying my toy and I almost got another one just based off the fact she remembered me. etc. is a wonderful lunch spot for anyone working in Midtown. 5/5 would recommend. read more

Perfect for when you cant decide what to eat...because they have EVERYTHING! ETC is located across the street from the Empire State Building and is relatively new. They have a large buffet of prepared food as well as service stations where you can get made-to-order dishes like waffles, burgers, pasta and Asian. Definitely an Asian concept and it appears to be quite popular, as Open Kitchen is just down 33rd from them and is also always busy. The only downside is that you can EASILY blow $15 because the good stuff weighs heavy and at $10.99 lb, it doesn't take long to fill the plate designed for at least 2lb of food! If you like places with a huge selection of food, check this place out and enjoy! read more

Actually I was going to give a better review. I have to say it seems like a very nice deli , it wasn't cheap but the staff is welcoming, food looks delicious and clean. I got some shrimp, scallops, chicken and veggies from the food bar( it was not photogenic when I opened it at home so didn't take a photo, but I took a pic of the receipt) and a salmon salad, it tasted not bad. I was going to give 5 stars, but unfortunately I got really bad diarrhea at 4am the next morning, went to see a doctor in the afternoon and she told me it's probably the seafood I had last night caused by this stomach bug. Probably won't go back for a while, sighhh... read more

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I came to try this place out for lunch and only ate from the buffet food but everything I got was surprisingly very good. I love the lime green containers and I packed my small box full. The purple rice sushi, potatoes, chicken, noodles, pasta, etc was all good and I love getting a little bit of everything to try. I'd definitely come back again since this is so close to work and it's cool that this place is so big and airy with different food stations along the walls and the candy store people are mentioning up front. read more

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Uncooked pork bun from buffet bar... Overprice as other mentioned. The other foods from buffet bar are in fair quality. Cashier system is complicate. There are more than one line. Unclear direction. Dont think will come back again ... read more

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This place used to be amazing have a wide range to choose from. I work only a block away and would frequently get lunch from them. Things changed a few months ago. The first reg flag was that my friend's Pad Thai was flavorless and the food looked so pale. We took it as maybe it was an off day and chose to not going for a while. Then we tried to give it a go again today and it was even worse. I went to the sandwich section to get a Korean BBQ, which is my go to choice, and my friend when to get bulgogi over rice. First the service to get your order down was 3x slower than before. When i finally got to the front to do my order, I give them what I want and I see them whisper something about my order but didn't think it was of any importance because they didn't tell me anything afterwards. I start seeing them prep my sandwich and right off the bat I should have questioned it. One of the cooks started cutting up a steak and another was cutting pickles. I have gotten this sandwich so many times and I knew that that wasn't the way its done nor that those are the ingredients. Then a steak sauce was added and cheese. The sandwich should have sriracha, bulgogi, pickled veggies, cilantro and mozzarella. The meat wasn't bulgogi, there was no cilantro, and no pickled veggies. Instead I got sliced steak, mozzarella and pickles. When I went back to ask about my sandwich since it was nothing like how a Korean BBQ sandwich should be like, all the cook was say was that since they no longer have pickled veggies, he substituted it with pickles for me. And that they no longer will have pickled veggies. If that's the case, then what needs to be done is update the menu. They didn't even ask me if I would be ok with them making a version of the sandwich. If I would have known that, I wouldn't have waited 20 minutes to get a random sandwich. I had to tell the cook I wasn't taking the sandwich because I wasn't going to pay for something that wasn't what I order. That was only my ordeal. Now my friend's was also sad. There was barely any bulgogi on the dish. It was so sad to look at. Again it was colorless and the portion was so small compared to before. Seemed like it was all rice for $13. Te pre-packaged bulgogi looked better than the freshly made. Idk what happened with the place. Maybe there's new management or maybe it's a new kitchen staff, but it pretty much went downhill. We can safely say that unfortunately today is the last day we go to ETC. read more

So many options snd reasonable prices. Chicken was a bit dry but other than that this is a great spot! read more

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Great cafeteria in ktown across the empire state. Large choice of healthy food, asian, burgers, salads, pasta, they have everything. You can order to go or to stay, the dining area is upstairs. You can order from the menu or personalize your recipe. We had a great salad and a salmon burger with plantain patties tater tots and cookies. The plantain patties weren't great but the rest was good. I wish there was such a place near my job. read more

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This place has everything but I come for the $5 draft beer (or wine). Mikey is the best! read more

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Terrible management. bought pre-cut packaged mango. gone bad. returned for a refund - management would only issue store credit. been a diligently loyal customer since my return to office in mid-june. will never shop here again. bad business. opted for market crates instead on 33rd street. read more

When ETC. first opened, I was very excited that they served Korean food. They gave a nice portion to what I paid for and I was satisfied. However every time I go, their portion size is so inconsistent. Their customer service is also nasty and unprofessional. Their prices are increasing and their food/portion quality is not getting any better. None of their salads are fresh, bread is either soggy or rock hard, and their fish is unappetizing. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Had been there a couple times and it was okay. One day I went to grab something quick so I bought a meat/cheese box from the refrigerated area and went back to work to eat it. When I got to my desk and opened the package, I found DEAD BUGS and MOLD on my food. It was horrifying! I of course went back and inform them and let them know. They were nice about it and gave me my money back along with the $10 food credit, but there is NO WAY I'm going back there again. read more

Although it is quite new, I really enjoyed my visit at ETC Eatery. At first I thought it was a candy store, loaded with Marvel/Anime/Game characters, but I was in for a surprise. The variety of the food offerings are fitting for a NYC foodie (especially those who love Asian/Japanese speciality foods. Usually I have to go to specific supermarkets for my matcha KitKats, but the moment I ordered my chicken cutlet sandwich (which, by the way was made with care and great conversation) with the options of throwing in my speciality candies, I'm sold. read more

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The teriyaki salmon is amazing! Massive selection of food here. Fantastic self serve selection. Very nice assortment of veggies.

My fav deli for lunch in the city. They have beer on tap and variety of Asian food. I always get their beef bibimbap with sunny side up egg, taste more flavorful than a lot of authentic Korean restaurant in k town and cheaper. Good quality rice too. Taste is always consistent. Also like their eco friendly to go packaging. Upstairs offers more seating spaces, downstairs offers a lot of snacks and merchandise too. read more

Seems like they have a new kitchen staff. The wait time in the morning has doubled, it just takes them way too long now. The staff was more on top of it before. Really bummed cause I would come here for breakfast a lot. read more

Love that they now have Lifeway kefir! And kombucha! All the yummy fermented foods of my dreams. Thank you for being so accessible and having quick lines and cool foods. And sushi as a part of your hot bar #blessed read more

Finally a great deli/buffet. This place is awesome, I was looking for buffets all over Manhattan some are good but this place checks all of my boxes. This place is open 24/7 and the variety of items and menu choices there is too much for me to count. read more

Welcome to 1998! (Where credit card minima still exist.). Want a salad? Great! Swipe your visa. How about a cappuccino? Not so fast, unless you have cash. Such a shame to trip over dollars to pick up dimes. read more

Excellent place to grab a meal. Healthy fresh fare is served here as well as a host of other fresh conveniences. I recommend it.