Amazing ambience, food from the tasting menu, and polite service! Highly recommend Love the music choices as well. I learned their music is curated by the owners who dj in the Hamptons and then send their Playlists to their locations in NYC. WHAT A VIBE! read more

Such a stunning restaurant! Was greeted and seated quickly at the bar with no reservation. Ordered just a few appetizers and drinks with dessert and wasn't too pleased. The food was just okay and also quiet expensive for the small portions. The workers were kind and attentive but not worth the price from ala carte. Maybe we will plan another visit for a full course. read more

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Every time I go to Europe, I'm on search for a decent rijsttafel . This place marks the spot. Although the portions are small, each dish was amazing. Quiet and cozy and the staff are so sweet. read more

Came here for dinner and the food was great. We ordered the butterfish, chirashi, and another appetizer not pictured. Everything was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and my favorite dish was the butterfish. However, I will say that the portion sizes were rather small. Luckily my group ate some food beforehand, but if you're coming here to be full, you'll end up spending a good amount. The restaurant itself was cozy and vibey. I went on a Tuesday evening so it wasn't crowded at all and easy to get a table (reservations were plentiful). I'd recommend giving this place a try! read more

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It's restaurant week, so when I saw this spot did the banana leaf for their restaurant week menu I had to check it out! (Despite that, we opted out of their restaurant week menu and ended up just doing their normal tasting menu for $68/pp. It seemed like the regular tasting menu had a better selection of food. HOWEVER, it is not served on a banana leaf ) The restaurant has a lot of nice decor and is really narrow. But that just means it's a perfect spot for date night The staff were really friendly and nice. For the tasting menu. You get all the listed appetizers/sides, then you choose one of the listed entrees and 1 fixed dessert We ordered: Tasting Menu Padang Style: Appetizers/sides: Baked Razor Clams - sambal butter, coconut crumbs Roasted Brussels Sprouts - fried chili sauce, parmesan cheese Egg Balado - sambal, thai basil Acar - cucumber, cauliflower, pepper Yellowtail King Sashimi - coconut makrut lime broth, blood orange Mushroom Fritters - gulai curry, citrus herbs Asian Pear Salad -citrus, shiso Krupuk tapioca chips Coconut Salem Rice - mixed herbs Entree: Fried Chicken - tomato chili sambal Lamb Ribs - kecap manis, black pepper Roasted Romanesco - coconut, cherry tomatoes Dessert: EsTeler: ube ice cream, coconut, avocado, dragon fruit Although, the food was overall good, I didn't feel like any of the dishes really stood out. Maybe my disappointment of our food not being served on the banana leaf clouded my judgement. (Fyi, the tasting menu did not state it will be served on a banana leaf. I just assumed because the restaurant week menu was.) read more

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Had the padang family style meal. Most of the dishes were pretty good but felt like they lacked a bit of oomph or punch. The butterfish was quite good! Would come back just for that. read more

Ma dé - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

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Restaurant Week 2025- Review 4/many. What is this? Food for ants? All terrible references aside, I went to this well designed French Indonesian place a while ago for Restaurant Week. (which I will be shortening to RW from now on) which was $60 for dinner. In general, I had heard that the food here was good but the portion sizes were rather tiny and was half expecting to have to eat again as it was RW and this was indeed the case. The waitress was friendly though it seemed like things were a bit rushed but this was probably because the place was pretty crowded. Their RW is a bit different than other places as it is apparently a fun call back to old a la carte dishes they used to served here. Two of us went with the Ma-Dé Chirashi with yellowtail, trout, and buttery potatoes. Outside of the listed fish, there was also some ikura in there which added nice extra pops of saltiness along with some microgreens. The dish was interesting as the sauce was warm while the fish was cold and in my opinion, it worked. Said sauce on the bottom of the dish had a unique sourness which paired with the fish almost like a ceviche though I wouldn't have minded some citrus. The portion was tiny with the cuts of fish being high quality though there was a lot of potato. This was good but tiny as said. Another person got the Chèvre Chaud with goat cheese, Asian pear, and lettuce which was a larger portion with a nice sized piece of goat cheese which had a black sesame crust which was a fun touch. The cheese was nice and the little sweet crunch from the pair was a fun spin. Two others had the Jonah Crab with avocado and basil dressing which they liked. My main dish along with a bunch of others was the Slow Cooked Butterfish with miso, cipollini onions, and crispy leeks which I presume is their fun spin on miso cod. From what I can tell from old photos, the dish was half the portion size from the original menu which was already not the biggest portion so it was a very tiny fillet. My favorite part of the dish was the miso which had a nice sweet ferment flavor almost more similar to a red miso even though the color was orange. The onions were well roasted and the bit of leeks on the plate were nice. This was good (again) but tiny (again.) Another person paid $12 extra for the Beef Miyazaki with pickled Tokyo turnip and yuzu soy which was poured at the table. The beef quality was very high as expected for high quality wagyu while the sauce had a mild sourness which was nice and paired with the fattier meat. It wasn't the biggest portion but as this type of beef is very filling, it would honestly be more worth it for the price point. The last person had the Warm Wild Mushrooms with parmesan, pine nuts, and sansho pepper which they enjoyed and the portion seemed decent. All 6 of us went with the Banana Toffee with Crème fraîche ice cream for dessert as the other option seemed pretty generic (chocolate mousse with strawberries.) The banana flavor was nice but I preferred the dessert pretty heavily at their sister spot Wayan as the ube there among others adds some extra nice flavors. It was decent but tiny with some sourness and sweetness but was the weakest course overall. It is a bit hard to rate this place. The flavors overall were good but paying $60 (without tax or tip) and then having to eat again means it wasn't exactly worth it. I prefer Wayan pretty heavily but I would recommend giving it a try at least if you don't care about your wallet. read more

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Friendly service and good food in a cozy little restaurant. The lamb ribs were very nicely charred and well seasoned. The crudo and sashimi were fresh and light. Lobster ravioli were our favorite, each one was a couple bites of intense lobster flavor and tender meat. The butterfish was good but not memorable and bit oily. The pandan crepe had good flavor but was a bit too artificial green and also thick for a crepe. They gave us a free scoop of sorbet for a birthday which was really sweet! Overall, a great experience! read more

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Gorgeous restaurant! I love the little bit of everything. For $60-$69 for all the delicious things. I felt like I was in Indonesia/Singapore. Great for solo person or for a group. Restaurant week was amazing. Go go go go! read more

Ma dé - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

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First time trying Indonesian food and I cannot lie, I was very impressed. I took one bite and Indonesia was IMMEDIATELY bumped up the list in my dream food destinations.   We visited with the intention of partaking in their restaurant week dinner menu, but with the tasting menu only being $8 more with a wider variety of dishes, we opted for that. $68 is a steal for 10 dishes and 3 desserts. I particularly wanted to shoutout their fried eggplant, roasted cauliflower (what a to die for sauce), butterfish (so cheesy) and their lamb ribs (fall off the bone deliciousness). Their coffee ice cream as well was well fought over on the table.   I absolutely enjoyed this introduction to Indonesian food. I'll definitely be on the lookout for more spots like this, but also back for round two of the tasting menu. It is 100% worth every dollar. read more

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Tasting menu for 70pp is worth it! There's so much to try. The fish for protein was amazing and so soft. Really enjoyed the razor clams. Somehow managed to fit it all on a two person table! Wait staff was nice. Don't bring in outside drinks, they have to be stashed away during your meal read more

Ma dé - Tasting menu - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

Interior design was beautiful, warm and intimate. Staff was friendly, efficient and helpful. I had a yuzu martini and the calamansi butterfish w/brussel sprouts The martini was great. I wish the butterfish tasted more/had any hint of calamansi in the dish, as I was looking forward to it. My friend told me her fried chicken was yummy. read more

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Ok --first impression: the vibes and decor is everything. I love the neutral tones with all the greenery from the plants. You would not expect this until you walk into this restaurant. I came here for brunch with a friend. It's a pretty tight space, so probably wouldn't come here with a party bigger than 4. For drinks, we had the Gin Martini ($21), which come in various Asian flavors. My friend had the lychee while I had the mangosteen --the flavor is very light, but good and refreshing. As for food, we ordered the Crab Dip ($18) and Dumpling Tower ($24) to start. The crab dip is delicious and I like how they give you both lettuce and crispy crackers as a vessel for the dip, which was topped with a runny egg. The dumpling tower was also fun for all my people who love variety. It comes with 3 different dumpling dishes (a shrimp-foam toast, a peppery honeynut squash one, and lobster one). The lobster was definitely my favorite, but they were all creative and good in their own ways. We also enjoyed the Golden French Toast ($20) and Fried Chicken & Ube Waffles ($25). The golden French toast is so unique as it's a savory twist on this classic. It comes as a cube-like toast topped with creme fraise, chives, and trout roe. It's so creamy and luxurious --loved this one. By the time we got our chicken and waffles, we were quite full. The fried chicken was very tender and crispy, although I didn't think the waffle stood out as much. It lacked ube flavor and a bit hard. Overall, love the creativity for these dishes. I would reorder all of these except the chicken and waffles though. The dishes are quite petite for the price, but the Asian fusion twists make these special. Definitely worth trying the dishes here. I would love to come back for their dinner menu, which is a completely different vibe. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by the tasting menu and the service! The quality was high and the flavors were unique! Portions were small, but I was stuffed by the end! They also gave us free dessert for celebrating an anniversary with them which was very sweet. It's a very quaint environment - very vibey but small. Would also be a great place for drinks! read more

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I enjoyed their sister restaurant, Wayan and wanted to give Ma de a try. They have a very Indonesian fusion menu. We ordered their chirashi, raw oysters/razor clams, lobster dumplings to start. Also tried the lamb ribs and fried chicken. The standouts were definitely the protein entrees, both were super tender, juicy and well seasoned. The starters didn't really impress me too much, it was a bit too fusion for my liking. They had good cocktails as well! The space is very small and tight but cute. read more

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Returned for brunch and had a slightly better experience than dinner. The order: + Ube latte - good, but not $12 good. The beet in it made it taste a little like dirt lol + Ube Belgian waffle - excellent + Filet-o-butterish - great but super small + Golden French toast - insaneeeeely good, definitely get this. One of the best and most unique French toasts I've ever had. The pandan custard and combo of sweet and salty roe is just next level Would try the crab dip next time! 4.5 stars. read more

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We're from Texas, where good Indonesian food is hard to come by, so we were excited to visit Ma dé. We were seated right away in a cozy, stylish space with elegant tropical decor. To keep it simple, we chose the set menu, which included appetizers, small plates, entrées, and dessert. We started with krupuk (tapioca chips)--crispy, puffy, and drizzled with a tangy, savory sauce. Then came many beautifully plated dishes: avocado jicama salad, roasted squid, romanesco, balado eggs, butterfish bilindango, fluke sashimi, short rib rawon, acar, salem rice, etc. Each dish was flavorful and elegantly presented. The avocado jicama salad was refreshing with a sweet-tangy rujak dressing. The roasted squid had a smoky char, and the egg balado was coated in a rich, spicy sambal sauce with fragrant Thai basil. The butterfish bilindango was flaky and moist, enhanced by a spicy rica-rica sauce with a citrusy zing. The short rib rawon was savory, infused with sambal terasi (fermented shrimp paste). The fluke sashimi, unlike Japanese sashimi, was soaked in sambal hijau, giving it a fresh, zesty heat. As rice lovers, we especially enjoyed the salem rice, subtly infused with coconut and Indonesian bay leaf. Our waitress was friendly, courteous, and knowledgeable about the menu items. Overall, Ma dé delivered a pleasant and delightful Indonesian dining experience. If you're in New York City, give it a try! read more

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Had brunch here and left feeling rather disappointed. First and foremost, we were told the plates are meant for sharing. So how come the portions were so itty bitty ?!? And the dishes fell flat on all fronts aside from appearance. It was very sad to pay $20+ dollars for a rock shrimp omelet and then get something the size of my palm with like a few pieces of shrimp in there. We were basically eating egg with some glaze on top... The fried chicken was crispy but not flavorful and the ube waffles had no inkling of ube aside from being purple. The crab dip was rather small as well. The French toast was the best probably with a nice blend of sweet toast and savory cream and fish roe. Overall, what we got for the price didn't make sense to me. If the portions are going to be bite size, they should at least blow my mind at this price range :.( Service was good. The insides are beautifully decorated with tiles on one wall reminiscent of fish scales. read more

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the prefix was yummy but there were some misses....for the price I expected a bit more intricacy and balance. pretty overlapping flavor profiles and a bit lacking in texture (?) It was a good amount of food but we were a bit rushed gobbling down the dessert in our last min before getting kicked out (they were strict with their seating time limit, we did make a res btw!) Loved the interior and service was awesomeeeeee read more

Ma dé - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

Finally made it to Ma dé and it happened to be restaurant week. $60 pp for a "hidang" which is family style dining with all the food coming out at once. Cool concept, execution is still lacking I think. The restaurant itself is very narrow and it's hard to navigate especially in the winter. Since the food comes out at once, the wait is significant and you're sitting there smelling delicious food that the neighboring tables (within a few inches of you) are enjoying. Do NOT come here really hungry.. it's truly a torture. Once we got our dinner, omg the flavors.. everything is amazing in its own way. The portion was small for two people but it was lovely to experience the fragrances and tastes of Indonesia on this level. I was inspired by the way they made their rice and I'm looking for Indonesian bay leaf to try to make it at home. I'm not going to compare it to Wayan because I think they're very different. Worth a try! read more

Ma dé - Restaurant week Feb 2025 hidang - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

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Huge fan of their sister restaurant, Wayan, so was excited to try this. While we enjoyed our meal, it is no Wayan. The tasting menu is family style ("hidang") which I think is fine in theory (everything is served at once), but in practice it means it takes a fair amount of time to prepare the food and the tables (which are very small and packed together, I feel like I knew everything about the table next to us) can't handle so much food at once super well. Ultimately, there are a ton of dishes and we enjoyed some more than others. My favorites were the fluke sashimi, roasted squid, avocado & jícama, and kangkung pleacing. For the proteins we got the spare rib and the butterfish. The butterfish is much more tomato-forward than I was expecting. The suggestion was to eat it in a piece of lettuce, which I do think helped balance out the flavor. But not my favorite fish. The spare rib was superior and this was a pretty standard tear-apart piece of meat. The sauce that it came with I wasn't super blown away by. I do wish we were given a knife to cut it up a bit more than we could with our spoon, though. The decor was cute without being overwhelming (especially since we were all so close together). Service was super nice. One bathroom which is whatever. Ultimately, would definitely go back to Wayan over this place but I think it was an interesting try. They are on InKind, so if you use this would definitely recommend. read more

Ma dé - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

Ma de might be the second restaurant from Cedric Vongerichten, but it is first in every other way. The food is amazingly flavorful and seductive. If you want something a little different, come to Ma de and taste everything. Service and vibe are great too. read more

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Overall, this place had some unique dishes (some I enjoyed more than others) and great ambiance. There's nothing I would necessarily come back for or that I crave, but I think it's worth checking out. Ambiance: restaurant is long and narrow, likely not good for larger groups. The decor is great. They play house music, it's a lively atmosphere, but doesn't necessarily feel like a party spot. Service was great. Food: it's meant to be family style. They recommend around 6 dishes for 2 people. A lot of what we got was quite rich and heavy. Some notable dishes (some better than others): -Sea Trout Tartare: this might've been my favorite. I thought it was the most flavorful and well balanced. -Chirashi: a lot of reviews said they thought the potatoes were weird, but I actually liked them in this dish. My only qualm is that there are way too many. The dish is primarily potatoes with a tiny amount of seafood. -Crab Dip: I personally did not enjoy this dish. I was hoping for a traditional crab dip and there were too many different herbs and seasoning, it was overwhelming for me. -Lobster Dumplings: comes with 4. These are good! Just very rich. -Mushrooms: good, but quite heavy and rich. -Madelines: these are mini and come with a side of warm melted chocolate. Great dessert. -Banana Sticky Toffee Pudding: not too sweet. Perfect dessert. read more

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This restaurant was cute. I liked the tropical decor and even though the space was small it was well designed. I had a French 75 cocktail which was great. The service was good too. I didn't try the food but the menu items looked good and interesting. read more

Ma dé - French 75 - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

The cutest little spot serving Tulum vibes and exciting fusion dishes. It's a smaller, more intimate space so best suited for small groups. Def on the pricier side and the portions were small BUT that just means you can order more ‍   Highly recommend starting with the Ma*dé chirashi - buttery potatoes topped with trout, yellowtail, uni, & ikura. Warm base and cold topping combo felt kinda wrong wrong but very unique!! LOVED the yellowtail toast, kewpie mayo always hits Crab dip was solid (salty tho) and tasted better with the nori chips. Endives were a tad wilted. I would pass on the lobster dumplings, came out last and tasted bland & heavy after all the fresh bites.   I'm a firm believer in double desserts especially when everything sounds exciting. Mango pudding was YUM Especially with the basil ice cream, there was a nice blend of freshness & creamy goodness. Chocolate mousse is double the fun. You have the rich cholate base with both black sesame ice cream AND raspberry sorbet. Lots happening but tasted amazing together. ma*dé chirashi $28* yellowtail toast $9pp* crab dip $26 lobster dumplings $34 mango pudding $16* chocolate mousse $16*   소호 끝자락에 위치한 마데. 툴룸 갬성의 인테리어랑 이쁜 플레이팅, 유니크한 디쉬들 덕분에 취향저격 당함. 가격대에 비해서양이 적은 편인데... 그냥 많이 시키면 됨 해산물 디쉬들이 메인이다. 이름을 건 치라시로 시작! 미지근한 감자와 차가운 토핑의조합이 이상한것같다가도 색다르게 맛남. 방어 토스트는 존맛. 강추템 꽃게딥은 쏘쏘. 간도 쎄고 엔다이브도 눅눅함. 랍스터는비추. 마지막으로 나온 디쉬라서 밍숭맹숭고 느끼하게 느껴졌다.   마무리는 더블 디저트. 망고 푸딩 & 초코 무스 둘다 굳 보드러운 베이스에 차가운 아이스크림, 바삭한 크럼블의 조합은 디저트의 정석이다. 망고는 바질 아이스크림, 무스는 라즈베리 소르베랑 흑임자 아이스크림. 너무나 배운 페어링! read more

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Wonderful place for brunch for something a little different than the standard brunch fare. We were there for a late brunch on a Sunday afternoon and the restaurant was relatively quiet. The flavors were amazing - we had the Sea Trout Tartare, Mollet Egg, Dumpling Tower, Egg a La Coque and Golden French Toast - not a miss. A little pricey but worth it! read more

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Really interesting place. Came here for an event and got to try their new Padang menu, all of which was pretty solid. Loved that there was a fair bit of heat to a lot of the dishes. The meats & desserts were the standout, all fantastic. Great service and great space read more

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The staff here was really helpful as we ordered drinks and suggested the Tulum if I wanted a less strong cocktail. The cocktail was very refreshing without tasting too healthy. The drinks are prettily decorated, and the space matches the summer vacation vibe of the drinks -- bright, airy, and laid back. read more

Ma dé - Tulum cocktail - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

The food had some good hits and the service was efficient, but the portions were honestly really tiny and we did not enjoy the cocktails at all. We opted for the chef's menu for a table of 4. My favorites were the passionfruit oyster, corn dumplings, butterfish, asparagus, and mushrooms. The other dishes were good as well, but the wagyu was a bit too fatty, the razor clams were a bit too citrusy, the yellowtail did not pair with the shiso leaf, the shrimp brioche and lobster dumpling was on the heavier side, and the dessert was good but nothing spectacular. For a bill that came out to $150 per person, I left barely full. Glad I tried it, but won't be coming back. read more

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I do not usually come back to a place twice unless they are really good because we have so many options in the city here ~ This is the one of the place I will always go back! Vibe was cute and casual. Small place. Service was good, casual! Not a fine dinning. Food is the main point here. We have been ordered almost everything on the menu! Brought some friends back for the second time, they were also very happy about the food! From brunch menu to dinner menu! Every dish was on point with very nice presentation!Their food itself deserves a Michelin star! Declaimer: this was not rated because this place is owned by the son of Jean Georges, because not every restaurant under JG did well with their food except his main one. BUT each dish from this place will make you WOW! You will never disappoint any foodie friends! read more

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Portion size a little small, cute atmosphere and nice service. Food was good and vibes were good.

TLDR: added to my list of recommendations in the city. Me and my friend were in the area and quite starving and stumbled into Ma dé thinking they weren't going to be able to serve us. Fortunately for us, they had just a table for two available! Of what we ordered, my favorites were the oysters and razor clams, lobster dumplings, warm wild mushrooms, and slow cooked butterfish. The ma dé chirashi was interesting, but it was sashimi served over warm potatoes. Not bad, but wasn't what I was expecting and I don't think I'd get it again. Shrimp toast was forgettable to me, but my friend loved it. We got mango pudding for dessert. I thought it was good but I think I'd try something else next time! For cocktails we got the Yuigahama and the Cartagena. I loved the Yuigahama - it had pandan and cacao, two of my favorite cocktail ingredients. Service was super friendly and I loved that our waiter told us how many dishes to order without getting too much, and everything he suggested ended up being our favorites. Overall: easily comparable to many michelin starred experiences I've had and I can't wait to return. read more

Ma dé - Lobster dumplings - Indonesian Near Me - New York, New York

JOYFUL EXPERIENCE ALERT. Probably closer to 4.5 stars. The style of dining here (at least week nights it seems) is to order a prix fixe menu which comes with about 10 items, one of which is a choice of 4 protein dishes (so if you see that old menu in the photos, know it seems to be gone which was a little safe cause I wanted to try some of it). The food is so yummy and so fun, the staff are kind, and the vibe inside is cozy. I loved how many things we got to try, and the dinnerware is SO cute. The drink I got was delicious and amazingly creamy for how light and fresh it was. The desserts do come with the prix fixe but the serve will kinda make it seem like they don't and ask if you want (additional) desserts, so be aware of that. Otherwise, highly recommend enjoying an experience here. read more

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The chefs menu is the way to go! We got to try so many of the different dishes on the menu sized to 2 people. The highlights: - razor clams - squash dumplings - miso fish - mushrooms - Madelines I know all the other reviews rave about the lobster dumplings (which are also good) but the squash dumplings definitely blew them away in our opinion. It was nice to get to try a little bit of everything! We'd come back! read more

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Great experience from food to service. Beautiful presentation with fresh ingredients and flavors. Would definitely return and the pop up in the Hamptons this summer was welcomed. read more

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It's tough because I came here before and raved about the food, but this time when I came pretty early in the night they were already out of the butterfish and the beef among other things, and those had been my favorites before. We had asked the server for a recommendation and he suggested the mussels, so we ordered that, but by the end of the meal we had been waiting a while for them only to find out he hadn't put in the order for it. The sweet potatoes and octopus were delicious, and the raw fish dishes were prepared well, but the lack of the heartier options, and the fact that the dish we wanted for the bread just didn't get ordered made the meal pretty unbalanced to me. read more

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Snagged a 5:15PM dinner reservation for Saturday. From other's reviews, I came in knowing the space was small but was still taken aback - definitely quaint and cozy. After a couple moments of entering, someone checked us in and seated us. The space felt cramped, our seats were a little too close to the party next to us - an awkward and tight squeeze/shuffle when trying to enter and exit the booth seat. We ordered a couple of their popular and highlighted dishes, to which they were brought over from lightest to heaviest: razor clams & oysters, chirashi, lobster dumplings, mussels & garlic bread. Razor Clams & Oysters: Do not pass on this - although $9 per person, it was worth it. Razor clams were cut and presented back on the shell, paired with a tart sauce. The oysters were paired with a different tart, citrus based vinaigrette with passionfruit seeds. The seeds gave a great textural component to the bite. Great start to the meal. Chirashi: Very interesting take on a chirashi bowl/dish. Caviar, salmon roe, uni (to which we might not have had in ours - looking back at it, we don't recall having any), cucumbers, and a medley of raw fish on a bed of creamy, warm, soft bite-sized baby potatoes. Strange combination but well paired and executed. The sauce was bright and creamy, with a hint of citrus that cut through the seafood flavors and potatoes surprisingly well. Lobster Dumplings: Delicate and plump. The lobster flavor was strong but not overpowering. The sauce was creamy, yet light. The caviar added another hint of umami, the dot of the orange cream added a different flavor profile, and the sprinkle of chives brought brightness back into the dish. Mussels & Garlic Bread: The garlic bread was an add-on but don't skip out on it - the four small pieces of garlic bread was thoroughly toasty, crunchy, well-buttered and garlicky. Paired very well with the oily and creamy sauce the mussels came in. The cream sauce was poured onto the cooked mussels table-side. All in all, Ma-de KNOWS how to do sauces for sure. Each and every sauce the dishes came with were well-concocted. The portions are small but you are paying for quality ingredients and well-executed plates. I would come again and would recommend to friends. However, between Wayan and Ma de, I prefer the menu and atmosphere at the former. read more

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An inconsistent but overall great experience. I bookmarked Ma-de the moment I read that the Wayan team was opening a new spot. I loved Wayan and I tend to enjoy any kind of unique fusion restaurant, so I was excited to experience the sequel. The service was slow at times (but everyone who worked there was very nice), and the food ranged from great to outstanding, with diverse and sophisticated preparations highlighting seafood and veggies. SoHo has never been known as a mecca for great restaurants but Cedric & Ochi are building a dynasty down here. We came here at 8:30 on a Saturday night. I'm not sure why this surprised me, but the space is tiny. This would explain why getting a reservation here can be challenging. The space is lively and green, with lots of vegetation and beautiful light fixtures. We had reserved counter seating, meaning the surface we'd need to eat on was quite narrow. We asked the hostess if we could switch to a proper table if it became available and she said she'd let us know. In the meantime, she said, the party at our table was just finishing up, so we could plan to start off there. However, for whatever reason, we didn't get to sit down for about 30 minutes. Luckily we were not in a rush. When we finally did sit down, it turned out that a new table towards the back of the space would be opening up, so we didn't spend much time perched up at the counter. Worth the wait, I'd say. To start, we ordered cocktails. The drink list is pretty exciting here, bursting with creativity and ingredients not typically found in cocktails. I first got the Huatulco (mezcal, rhubarbaro, beets, yuzu vinegar, chile puya, lemon oil), an earthy, citrusy, bright, and subtly spicy mezcal drink that unintentionally served as an amuse bouche. Second, I ended up getting the Gibson that's on their drink menu. I typically get classic or dirty martinis but our server said the Gibson was particularly good with the gin that they use here (I had never heard of it before and since forgot the name) so I opted for that. It was wonderfully smooth and paired very nicely with all of the food. Food-wise, it seems pretty hard to go wrong here. I think our ordering strategy was the perfect way to go in hindsight: two raw (seafood) dishes, two veg, two cooked (seafood) dishes. Yes, some of the portions are quite small for the price (I'm looking at you, lobster). If you go in knowing that, perhaps you'll be less miffed by this. I once payed 30 extra dollars to try a lobster dish on a tasting menu in Greece, and the piece of lobster was about the size of a blackberry, so this was generous by comparison. Eats, below: Mushrooms w/ parmesan, pine nuts, sancho pepper: A+ These were an easy sell. Rich and earthy, colorful and well-presented, these are mushrooms done right. Artichokes w/ black olives, basil, lemon: A+ We initially ordered the avocado salad but they mistakenly brought us the artichokes. It was honestly a blessing in disguise, because I was always team artichoke (my husband isn't really a fan). However, this was, as one of the staff described it, an artichoke dish for people who don't like artichokes. Crispy and super flavorful, just perfect execution. Fluke w/ kombu cured, green chili, shiso: A- Delicate and fresh, a solid raw dish, nothing that exciting though. Tuna w/ kewpie mayo, ficelle, spruce: A Our server talked this up and while it wasn't our favorite dish of the night, it was still delicious. I haven't had kewpie mayo -- at least as part of a tuna tartare dish -- before, it added some extra flavor to the dish. Lobster w/ dumplings, caviar sauce, chives: A+ The aforementioned expensive lobster, but it was so, so good. I mean, lobster in caviar sauce, can you get anymore decadent? Maybe sprinkle some truffle on there for good measure? I'm kidding, of course, this was wonderful as is. Octopus w/ sweet peppers, tomato, basil: A+ We initially decided against the octopus because we were recently in Greece and had it probably 10 times while we were there (it does happen to be my favorite food). But when we asked about it, our server explained the preparation including a slow-braising process and it made it sound too go to pass up. I'm glad we went for it, because it was outstanding. Juicy, hearty, delicious. read more

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Food 5/10 The first dish was impressive, but unfortunately, it just went downhill from there. I was so excited to try this spot out, but all I could get out of this meal was how SALTY everything was. The trout was absolutely delicious, but the lobster dumplings portions were tiny and literally tasted like frozen xia jiao (shrimp dumplings). The mushrooms were saltier, and the mussels were the saltiest. It was so salty that I got a pimple afterward. That's all I want to say. Atmosphere 6/10 A lot smaller than I thought, it's a very narrow space. Honestly I really liked the interior decor, it was very minimalist but had fresh touches with plants. Service 5/10 For the life of me, I could not get their attention for some reason. It was a late and long meal. read more

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Saturday 5:30pm When I read about its opening , I couldn't wait to try the restaurant, love Wayan and I don't think there are enough modern / less casual southeast Asians restaurants in the city . Lived in Asia and have visited loads of countries , food is something I truly miss. The location, ambiance , setting of this place is soho like , small but cozy, trendy. I like the bar and counter set up . My friend is a vegetarian and couldn't order as much dishes but there were enough options to accommodate our dietary requirements. She had the truffle toast , squash dumplings , mushroom ( we shared ) while I had the scallop sashimi and chirashi. While I understand this is a fusion, I'm not sure the potato with the raw fish and the rich sauce worked. Rice or a similar agent in my opinion is better . The biggest mistake on my part was sharing my feedback as it wasn't taken lightly. In fact , it made me feel uncomfortable. It's a pity that it was handled as such as my experience was tainted by that interaction. I'm sure the restaurant will do well , much luck. For those who want to try , this is a nice cozy place to come and try the various dishes . read more

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