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    Kiko

    4.4 (34 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Chicken wings
    Yvonne N.

    Kiko is a Manhattan Gem! Service was attentive yet not overpowering. Here is what we ordered: *Razor clams -- fresh, briny perfection. *Crab fat, crab & sushi rice -- rich, umami-packed, and unforgettable. *Thrice-fried chicken wings -- impossibly crispy and addictive. *Dry-aged striploin with egg yolk -- bold, silky, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Kiko hits all the right notes -- refined, creative, and downright delicious. Do note that it's super busy and tends to get pretty loud in the dining room.

    Iki C.

    Fantastic service. Very cute restaurant as well. Food wasnt my alley as I'm not a fan of heavy butter taste.

    Crab
    Michelle L.

    Wow!! I came here one night without a reservation and they were able to seat us in 5 minutes. The vibe inside is really cozy and cute but elevated. And the food is really incredible. It's Asian fusion with a lot of really good and innovative seafood dishes. The standout dishes for me were the lobster crispy rice and the crab. Cannot wait to come back here soon!

    truffle pasta
    Cyrtia M.

    Went here for the New Year's Eve pre fix. Everything was tasty and the restaurant was beautiful. The service was also great. A nice cozy vibe.

    Mafaldine
    Kathy P.

    I'll cut to the chase - food is delicious and unique. Ambiance was homey and warm. However, what stands out like a sore thumb from my experience was the service. I got to Kiko for my late dinner reservation. I arrived early and was waiting for my +1. We were told our table wasn't quite ready, which was fine to start and we ordered some cocktails. Cocktails were great, but what wasn't great was waiting 30 minutes to get seated. It was a pretty disappointing experience service-wise. My friend and I ended up chatting and catching up, but I was really taken aback by how long it took to get seated and to order. Another downside to this restaurant is it is quite loud inside as well. I could feel myself shouting/raising my voice trying to talk to my friend. It's a bit of a bummer. Again, I really enjoyed the food but have to knock the rating down by two stars because of how long the wait was despite showing up to our reservation on time.

    Pork
    Sammi O.

    Kiko was really good! High quality service and beautiful atmosphere. The food was really good but very expensive. The lobster sticky rice with a Thai curry was a really unique dish. The lobster was a little tough but they gave a decent amount. The mushroom mafaldine noodle was really yummy probably my favorite dish. The short rib croquette was very flavorful. And the pork was well cooked and came with grilled pineapple that was really flavorful.

    Maine Lobster Crispy Rice- Thai chili, red curry, Meyer lemon, and basil. $42. Very tasty
    Glenn C.

    Short recommendations- Pork Secreto, Lobster Crispy Rice, Broccoli, Nabe if price doesn't matter I was at this classy place recently with a group. It feels like a place that would work as a date night but also as a night just to have a little fancy meal at the bar in front or otherwise. The menu is unique with some Japanese influences, some influences from other Asian countries (such as especially Thailand and Korea) and some other themes. The biggest issue of this place isn't the food at all which was overall outstanding with all of the meats cooked perfectly but whether it was worth it for the price point with some dishes being ridiculously tasty and definitely worth it and other ones definitely not. The service was friendly and the water was refilled when needed along with other things being done. To drink I had a Nashi Highball for $22 with Japanese whisky, sherry, ginger, and pear cider. Nashi refers to pear and the drink was nice with some pear flavor but not too much along with some spice and a light bite from the alcohol. It was also sparkling which was unique for a highball and I enjoyed it and was worth it for the price point. The best of the night which was the Berkshire Pork Secreto for $42 with coconut and condensed milk marinade and spicy pineapple. The two different styles of thickness for the pork added some nice texture and whether it was the fattier pieces of less so, it was cooked perfectly. The spicy pineapple was wonderful acting similar to a kimchi which helped with the richness of the pork and there was also some greens to go with the dish. I would highly recommend this dish and if I was to go back and was ordering solo, I would definitely get this again. For the same price was the Maine Lobster Crispy Rice with Thai chili, red curry, Meyer lemon, and basil which was also solid. There was plenty of tender tasty lobster and the curry had a good mix of sweetness and heat along with the usual herb blend found in said curry with some extra heat when wanted thanks to the sliced Thai chili. The outside of the rice had a good amount of crispiness though the inside of the rice lacked said texture which I presume was a choice to mop up the very good quality curry and I'm not sure if it worked, but it was still good. This was very solid though I preferred the pork pretty heavily. We also got the Broccoli Di Cicco for $18 with miso bagna cauda around the same time as the pork. The vegetable was very well roasted especially with the little bits of over-charred broccoli with the sauce adding a unique nice salty sweet flavor which went well with the dish. This was a fine side dish and would be good to have with either of the two main dishes above as a refreshing bite and the portion size was decent. Less expensive of the mains and probably my least favorite of the dishes was the Mafaldine for $34 with hano donko shiitake, black maitake, fermented black bean, and brown butter. The flavor wasn't bad but it was lacking the fermented bean paste and wasn't as mushroom focused as I would have liked. The grated cheese on top added some richness and the pasta was cooked nicely al dente but for comparison, I preferred for instance the cheaper and better pasta from Hortus as the Asian inspired flavors were more pronounced. There was also the Double R Ranch Flanken Short Rib for $55 with preserved peppers and perilla. The dish had a handful of very tender pieces of short rib and the preserved peppers (Jimmy Nardello I believe) added a good earthiness along with the perilla leaves. While the flavor was good, I found the price a bit excessive and I think this dish was a bit more one note compared to the rest of the mains. Last was the Half Duck Nabe for $72 (!) with spicy sesame and soy milk broth and hand torn noodles. Along with said listed ingredients, said dish also had some pork slices and some cabbage along with other veggies which was added to the broth as well. The duck came in two ways with a good amount of grounded duck which was on the bottom of the broth along with 10 or so pieces of sliced duck which was cooked on the rarer end of medium rare and they recommended cooking it in the broth for longer if it is too rare. The broth was unexpectedly spicy being much hotter than any other nabe I have had (which I liked) and had good richness and nuttiness to it. The slices of pork belly and the duck on the bottom were very tender and it was very necessary to cook the extra pieces in said broth as otherwise it was a bit too chewy while the noodles had good texture again. This was an excellent nabe but the price point is a bit prohibitive for the quality and it should come with the koshihikari rice if it's going to be this pricey. For the price point, everything needs to be outstanding and if everything was as good as the pork/lobster, I'd highly recommend this place but it's not unfortunately. Cautionary 4

    Fried chicken
    Angel S.

    This beautiful restaurant is located in Tribeca. We first sat in the dining room, but it was a bit too loud, so we moved to the high-top seating by the bar, which turned out to be really nice. Dinner started strong with the crab nori dish, and from there everything just kept getting better. A standout was the lobster crispy rice, the curry was rich and creamy, and the rice had the perfect crisp without sticking to your teeth. For dessert, we had their special pistachio fig tart with matcha cream, and it was absolutely incredible...easily the highlight of the night and such a happy ending to the meal. The service was very attentive as well!

    Frank A.

    Kiko is an instant superstar. The food is unique and delicious. The service is great, attentive and personal without being intrusive. The vibe is downtown all the way, but not in a crazy way so it is safe to bring grandma. The cocktails are stellar and the wine list is thoughtfully put together with some great selections. So make a reservation if you can.

    John K.

    We loved kikos!!! Our server was kim we had a bunch of dietary restrictions but she hit it out of the park. Food was very tasty, just wish they had a few more options menu is a bit limited. Overall loved and would definitely be back.

    Leo S.

    Went here for dinner on a Friday night. The interior of the restaurant was really nice and high end. The food itself was experimental and Asian fusion. Honestly not a big fan of the food especially given the price. But the pasta was pretty good and service was super friendly. The waitress gave us a helpful rundown of the menu and recommendations.

    Mandy L.

    Beautiful interior with an unexpected sunroom in the back that makes you feel like you're sitting in a sunroom of a fancy apartment. We ordered the Iberico pork as well as the nabe and these two were the standout dishes. Nabe was very expensive for what was offered but it was delicious and reminded us of meals in Japan. Food was good overall but I'd say is overpriced and you can find similar quality for less elsewhere in nyc

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    Amazing - must get the lobster fried rice! Service was great and the interior is beautiful.

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    Paradise Lost - Beautiful interior

    Paradise Lost

    4.5(166 reviews)
    1.1 miEast Village

    Paradise Lost is a speakeasy tiki bar located on 2nd Ave in the East Village. A friend & I went…read morethere after having dinner at Spicy Moon a few blocks away. We wanted to have after-dinner cocktails in a chill space, so we searched on our phones & saw Paradise Lost address via Google. We proceeded to walk down & was unable to find the establishment due to their being no front sign. After walking back & forth a few times, we saw another group walking towards the door & they confirmed the place. We walked inside the front door pressed a "doorbell" & lo & behold we gained entry after the previous group went inside. Definitely an incognito entrance. Once inside that door there is someone to greet you, & take your information. There is a forest/ grass/ jungle-looking foyer/ hallway we walked down to get to the next door. Before we knew it, we were near the "Paradise Lost No Vacancy" neon sign w/ an arrow pointing towards the snake-shaped knob door. It gets opened & a supercool speakeasy awaits.... Paradise Lost has mixed style table / seating arrangements throughout the place. A bar seating section, booth-style seating area, lounge- style seating area, etc. We got there a little after 7pm, so the afterwork crowd was in full swing. Paradise Lost has interesting atmosphere. At times a Gothic / Medieval Vibe, meets place w/ shipwreck decor, meets eleganct /club vibe w/ beautiful ceiling lighting, etc. Music played in the background. Staff are friendly, energetic, & attentive. We were pleasantly overwhelmed w/ the vast selection of tiki cocktails that were on the menu. Paradise Lost also have an intimate selection of snacks/ food menu items. This included Popcorn, Tater Tots, Devilled Eggs Rangoon Dip, etc. We ordered some cocktails served in unique tiki mugs & a bucket of popcorn to munch on w/ our drinks. The popcorn is flavored w/ Sea Buckthorn & Browm Butter, which gave it an special flavor profile. Our cocktails were well-prepared & nice & strong. Paradise Lost has individual unisex bathroom stalls & a communal vanity & sink area. The bathroom stalls have spooky voices coming from a speaker as you use the bathroom. I was so humorously taken aback, it had me laughing when I came out...Definitely a different thing to experience in the bathroom - lol. Before we left we watched one of the bartenders do a cocktail "fire" presentation for some patrons in a booth seated area. Wow.... Paradise Lost accepts walk-ins only, no reservations. Paradise Lost accepts groups of 8 or less, unless you are requesting to book the space for a private event. Ages 21+ paradiselost.nyc @paradiselostnyc Paradise Lost is open everyday - 5pm-2am.

    Very cool cocktail bar with super interesting decor. It's more of a gothic tiki bar with ska music…read morethan a traditional tiki bar which was cool but I found the music to not really be my thing but thought the decor was just so cool. The drinks were very interesting and creative. The seawater martini I will say was a bit too strange for my taste but I still thought it was good. Service was very good as well. Would definitely recommend to visit if you like gothic stuff and tiki bars.

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    Osamil Upstairs - Ambiance / vibe

    Osamil Upstairs

    4.3(143 reviews)
    1.8 miKoreatown, Midtown West

    this bar has great vibes, and is speak easy esque, tucked behind a hidden door and upstairs of…read moreosamil. The ambiance is not too loud which is perfect for catching up with a friend. I got the omija, which seems to be one of their more popular drinks, which is yogurt clarified. It's definitely a bit on the sweeter side for me but nonetheless delicious. Super easy to get a last minute reservation here!

    My friends and I popped into Osamil Upstairs (via the restaurant below) for cocktails -- and wow:…read moreit lived up to the hype. The moment you walk up those stairs, the whole mood changes. Dim lighting, plush seating, rich wood + wallpaper details, and that lounge-library vibe make the place feel like a secret hideout right in the middle of Midtown. It's moody, cozy, and effortlessly intimate -- perfect for a date night, a chill catch-up, or just a night out with good drinks. Nice service, too! However: be ready for the price tag. The cocktails are absolutely beautiful -- well crafted, creative, and flavorful -- but each one will remind you that you're not exactly paying dive-bar prices. It's worthwhile, but the "overpriced drinks" vibe absolutely hits. That said: the interior design and ambience are amazing. The mix of antique-meets-modern decor, low lighting, and comfy couches gives you that classic speakeasy romance. If you appreciate aesthetics and vibe over cheap drinks -- this is your spot. If you want a night out that feels deliberate and special rather than casual and cheap -- Osamil Upstairs delivers.

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    The Dead Rabbit - Scotch eggs

    The Dead Rabbit

    4.2(2.1k reviews)
    1.6 miFinancial District
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    The "coconut milk was off" cocktail was soo good. All the cocktails (electric momisette and miso…read morecolada) were fun, creative, and delicious. The food (dingle pie and spice bag chips) were also really good. The spice bag chips seasoning was really good. We walked in Wednesday 8:30 PM and they had a couple of high chair seats at a side bar in the parlor room available. Really fun decorations and ambiance.

    If you're looking for one of the best Irish pubs in Lower Manhattan, The Dead Rabbit absolutely…read morelives up to the hype. Tucked into the Financial District, this spot blends old New York history with some of the best cocktails in the city--and it's easy to see why it's been named "World's Best Bar" more than once. The name itself has a wild backstory, inspired by a notorious 19th-century Irish-American gang from Five Points. It adds a layer of character to the place, but what really keeps people coming back is the atmosphere and the drinks. The space is split into two levels: a two lively, sawdust-floored Taprooms downstairs and a more refined Parlor upstairs if you're in the mood for a quieter, cocktail-focused experience. Drinks are the real highlight here. The Irish Coffee is widely considered one of the best in the world--rich, smooth, and perfectly balanced with whiskey, coffee, and fresh cream. They also get creative with variations like a frozen version and even an Irish Coffee martini. If you want something different, the "Act Naturally" is a standout, mixing Irish whiskey with Guinness and fig in a way that works. Food is just as impressive for a bar. The lobster deviled eggs (topped with caviar) are a must-try, and the menu leans into elevated comfort food. Overall, The Dead Rabbit nails the balance between historic charm and modern cocktail excellence. The D.R. is one of those places that is never boring and consistently delivers.

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    Irish Coffee

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