I found Vanderbilt Market on my most recent trip to NYC and I'm so glad I did!…read more It's near Grand Central Station and it's a great option if you're with a group of people because there truly is something for everyone. Looking for a good NY pizza? Check. Tacos? Check. BBQ? Check. The list goes on. I was super impressed with the amount of options they had as well as the different seating options. I went with a personal Vodka pizza from Bello & Angelo and holy crap was it good! I also got a side of Mike's Hot Honey, which was the perfect accompaniment to the delicious pie. Also, all of the eateries have an intercom to announce when your order is up, making it super convenient. Definitely recommend!

MARKET: One of the city's better Food Halls where top-tier Vendors serve familiar fare like…read moreBurgers, Pizza and Tacos which are much more flavorful compared to the average fare offered at other Markets. RECOMMEND.

It has been years since I last went here. I went back recently with a friend and was overwhelmed…read more They have 3 floors for seating. But it is crazy packed, you have to hunt down a seat and good luck if you are with someone. But the prices are fair and the varieties of different food was amazing. I saw so many different types of ramen, definitely want to try them the next time I visit. This time I got bubble tea and hotpot. The hotpot was pretty decent sized and fair price. Solid spot in the heart of ktown.

Looking for someplace to eat before an event at MSG? This was a great option for us. We all ordered…read morefrom a different restauranteur and they were all very good! I ordered a jianbing which was generously portioned. The California rolls was fine. The omelette dish was tasty and filling. There is some seating downstairs with the restauranteurs but more seating upstairs. It is a little noisy when it is bustling with customers. Definitely worth a try if you're in town.

As of Sept. 28, Urban Hawker was open but not thriving, and unfortunately the reopening received…read moreless publicity than the closing. According to an Instagram post from Hainan Jones this summer, there's was 6-month "pardon." I enjoyed the hokkien mee at Prawnaholic Collections. Some vendors are gone forever but Mr. Fried Rice and Padi D'NYC appear to be open. (I was there at night, current operating hours aren't posted but overall the market closes earlier than before).

RIP Urban Hawker…read more Though if you wanted to recreate that part in movie plots where the protagonist we all thought had veered into untimely demise surprises everyone by miraculously making a comeback--I'm down for that too! Though on a serious note--kinda bummed bc I wanted to make one last visit before they closed July 17, though unfortunately I didn't make it back to town in time :( What a loss of a cultural connection point for the city! Food is a gateway to experiencing and understanding other cultures and this location was front and center in midtown, blocks from Times Square. In a sea of other cuisines, this part of Southeast Asia didn't/doesn't have much representation in general in Manhattan, and even less so now. Scouring articles and comments online I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they're able to find a different space in the near future! Was it the best food court? I'll admit this was easily debatable for many reasons. But each stall had their own standouts. Tradsiyon was a later addition though had really solid braised meat and veggie bowls; Hainan Jones stepped into a midtown scene several years ago with no other similar Hainanese chicken spots in midtown (a few others thankfully are around today); Kopifellas brought uniquely Singaporean/Malasian tea and coffee options; I still remember the first bite of Prawnaholic's signature shrimp and rib noodles tasting that savory goodness for the first time; and most of all I will dearly miss this location of Lady Wong, where I rarely walked away empty handed. Thank you for the memories (and think about that movie plot twist I mentioned above)!

38 Food Hall - This food hall is a very practical place if you want to choose quickly from…read moredifferent types of cuisine. The selection is diverse and modern, so everyone can find something they like. I like the concept of multiple kitchens in one place and the pleasant atmosphere for a short break. It's an ideal spot for a quick lunch during a city walk. We ate well and at a good price. The free restrooms with a code for customers were also fine.

Such a convenient spot to grab a quick meal! They have a really good selection of a few…read morerestaurants, you got your boba, noodles, dim sum, sushi, etc and you're pretty set! Also love that they have a good amount of seating.

I really enjoyed my first visit to time out market . I have walked past it several times on my way…read moreto Trader Joe's and finally gave it a try. Upon entering I was excited to see Jase barbecue. I heard of this viral restaurant via Smorgasburg and Jase was always hard to track down. I attended smorgasburg Jase and they would not be there on the day I attended. Anyway I digress I ordered the jerk ribs Mac and cheese. The bar at the entrance has a happy hour from 4pm - 7pm. I ordered a rum punch to go $10 with my meal. I loved the large televisions that broadcasting the US open. By the way my second cocktail was a honey deuce $13 served in an official US open glass that I got to keep. I finished that cocktail on the terrace. It was a nice lovely evening away from the crowds of union square. I can't wait to come back. Oh there's a server that goes table to table taking drink orders. Food can be ordered at each kiosk or one can scan a QR code and the server can bring it to you. There are public bathrooms and a time out market photo booth .

I happened upon the Time Out Market heading through the East Village. What a great surprise as I've…read moreread about it but am usually not in the area. Figured I'd check it out for dinner since they showcase so many good eats. The space operates just like a Food Hall where there are a variety of food stalls to purchase from and you sit in a general seating area (center of the indoor space). Some outdoor seating but it is not covered. I spotted a French bistro and bar, BBQ, Thai, Vegan and burgers' spot just to make a few. Each stall offering unique food options and independent of one another so there's no competition. Something for everyone. Really well maintained, tables are frequently cleaned and each place offers a buzzer so you're alerted when the food is ready. There's even a photo booth and a backyard type garden space once you get to the back of the space. That outdoor oasis is great for groups, not covered (no roof, just open seating) but offers mood lighting and bright decor. Music plays overhead in both spaces, on speakers and there are several TV's featuring sports channels and food videos inside the hall. This visit I tried the BBQ stall (think smokey brisket and mac and cheese) and hubby got Thai food (Pad Thai with shrimp). Both were great choices and reasonably priced overall. Daily lunch specials throughout at $14 a pop, per the advertisement on the front door area. Casual chic is how I would describe the place. Great air conditioning and great for groups of all sizes. High top seating, standard tables and booths available. Very comfortable and a nice foodie spot overall. We were never rushed and I saw folks just enjoying a night out. Totally recommend.

This is a pretty good Food Hall all things considered. You've got options from ramen, to burgers,…read moreto pizza, to tacos - a wide variety. Service is kind, can get pretty busy at times because it's a Food Hall for a massive train station so be prepared for that. Ambiance is anywhere between quiet during nights and busy as a bee during peak hours.

We picked up some lunch to go from the Moynihan Food Hall, located at 33rd Street and Eighth…read moreAvenue, inside Penn Station. The spot is a curated selection of the City's best food in the neighboring areas. There were so many tempting choices from salads to bowls, from pizza to fried chicken, from ramen to burgers...and more... The setup is very easy as the restaurants form a horseshoe around a large seating area. Great spot to grab some food if you are catching a train or if you are just in the area of Madison Square Garden or Penn Station.

Market 57 had a great selection of foods to eat in the food hall. Very impressive collection of…read morelocal businesses, all of it really top notch. Great service and food quality. We went with the Nom Wah as my friend ordered the dumplings to try. We had a variety of different ones and I have to say I really enjoyed them. The wait for them was little longer than expected but worth the wait. I would recommend trying this one. We also had beautiful view of all the beauty around us on the roof top.

When you walk into Pier 57 building and head in you will find that it houses Market 57 it's a…read morewaterfront of eateries spread out. Lots of chairs and table for you to sit and dine. My favorite is Bird & Branch where I can get coffee and cookies. Received good service. As you walk around the area there are so many diverse eateries to select from like Zaab Zaab, Nom Wah, City Winery, Lolo's on the water, just to name a few. Menus are posted. Found some eateries tend to be a tad costly while some were within budget. You will find restrooms near Al Volo which is the Italian eatery with pizza and pasta at the counter. Will be back to check out the other eateries. You should definitely check out Market 57. My girlfriends grabbed lunches and we took elevator to rooftop to hang out at Pier 57.

New World Mall Food Court is located in the basement level of New World Mall and was the one place…read moreeveryone recommended I visit while I was in Flushing for a food crawl last Sunday afternoon. This place is every claustrophobic person's worst nightmare. Walking around to see what each stall had to offer was difficult with swarms of people constantly moving around. Fortunately, we were able to find a table for four to eat our food. We tried food from three vendors, which gave us a nice variety: - Liu Liu Sheng Jian 六六生煎王 - Nai Brother 奈哥 - Tarim Uyghur Food There are at least 20 vendors at this food court, with more options than we could possibly try in one visit. With so many people, I quickly became overwhelmed by how busy it was. Still, I'd definitely come back to try some of the other vendors, but probably on a less busy day!

Went to new world mall for the soup dumplings, also tried a hot chicken spot (Chick Rocks)…read more The sandwich will definitely keep you full, it can get a little too much though with the fried taste. Made my stomach feel not so clean after but it was good! The soup dumplings were okay, I don't think it's the best or worst I've had. The food court has no reception and can get very packed, especially since this place gets talked about a lot. The food court also has cool vending machines with blind boxes that are sometimes hard to find which is nice. If you live here it's pretty convenient place to stop by.

Really cool place to hang out and play games with friends! They have a lot of food places too…read morethere, but when I went most of them weren't open

The Hugh is a fun food hall right above the Lexington Ave/53rd St E-F-6 Subway station, with lots…read moreof ethnic food options, a couple of bars, and ample atrium-style seating. The main area features a lush faux-tree menagerie that give an outdoor vibe. Lots of tables, banquettes, and stadium seating. The lighting is a bit low if you happen to be there when the sunshine outside is limited, but the rest of the ambiance is soft and conducive to a social meal or gathering. One thing that The Hugh seems to attract is groups of people who are doing activities - I've seen book clubs, board game clubs, Mah Jong clubs, and business meetings taking place there, and The Hugh is greatly appreciative of the extra bodies coming in to host their groups and grab snacks too. So, why four stars instead of five? The men's room at the Hugh is honestly the most disgusting public restroom I have ever experienced in Midtown Manhattan - it smells like a dumpster inside of a subway station, there are flies (fruit flies, house flies, and more) EVERYWHERE in the men's room and in the corridor to the men's room, the soap dispensers have no soap in them, there is only one working air dryer for hands, and the water fountain and bottle-filling stations have been non-functional on all of my visits there. Having said that though, all of it is easily fixable with a cleaning schedule and a team that is properly trained to keep the space cleaned on a regular basis. Interestingly, all of my visits to The Hugh have been with a coed group and I asked the women who I've been there with if their restroom suffered from the same maladies and the answer each time was a resounding NO - so it's clear things are being done right in one restroom, but not the other. Overall, a fun place to eat and socialize, and excited to see how this place evolves.

There are 8 different food stalls inside Mott Street Eatery, each serving different regional…read moreChinese dishes. I was pretty surprised to find fresh, handmade dim sum here, and the best part is you don't have to tip like you normally would at dim sum spots. They also have SUPER affordable roast meat over rice (燒味飯), starting at just $8 for one topping, two for $9, three for $10, and four toppings for just $12. And I always have to stop by Yan Wo Dou Bun (人和豆品) for their tofu pudding too. ＊Roast Duck 燒鴨, Soy Sauce Chicken 豉油雞, Roast Pork 燒肉 Both the duck and chicken had that glossy, shiny skin, caramelized to a reddish-brown color. They were a little more bone-in than I'd prefer, but the meat itself stayed tender (even the chicken breast!). The roast pork belly was my favorite of the three. It wasn't overly salty like a lot of the roast pork I've had around Chinatown, and I loved the crispy skin and lean-to-fat ratio. ＊Sampen Congee 艇仔粥 $8 + Youtiao 油條 $2 This one hit so hard on a rainy day. 艇仔粥 is always my go-to when I don't know what to order since you get a little bit of everything. They really loaded this one up with thick-cut fish fillet (LOVE), squid, pork strips, and youtiao slices. I also ordered a fresh youtiao on the side, and it was GINORMOUS. Dipping crispy youtiao into hot congee is the GOAT. ＊Vegetable and Pork Bun 菜肉包 $5 ＊Deep Fried Taro Dumpling 芋角 $5 ＊Black Sesame Roll 芝麻卷 $4 The dim sum stall had the longest line when I was there! I only tried three items, and the steamed bao was my favorite. You can also grab their frozen dim sum to take home. The 芋角 had a lacy, crispy crust and stuffed with minced pork and smooth taro paste, while the black sesame roll wasn't quite nutty enough for me.

One of the oldest food court in Chinatown. There is a lot tourist trap but there's a few rare finds…read moreif you know what you're looking for. All the way the back on the right side. An old lady freshly make deep fried fish meat with 3 veggie. Eggplant, green pepper & tofu. This rare nowadays Also bei fang shaxi oil splashing noodle is excellent as well The only complain, it is dated