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.

This is a small food hall that is easy to miss if you blink when you walk by. The place is narrow…read morebut fairly deep. Most of the shops are on the ground level, along with some seating. There's more seating on the 2nd floor, plus a press on nail place. Walk up one more set of stairs to the 3rd floor for more seating, plus restrooms and one more restaurant counter (a chicken place). I do not know how the place on the 3rd floor stays in business. I didn't notice signs on the ground level letting everyone know it's up there. It's definitely better to have a spot on the ground level where there's more foot traffic. Seems like a lot of people know about this food hall. It is fairly crowded. Many of the restaurants looked interesting, so we made 2 rounds to look at all the offerings before deciding what to get. We picked up Shrimp Udon from the Seoul New York (located way at the back; they offer a discount for paying by cash), and also a Potato Korean Hot Dog from Sweet Churros (located at the front as the first restaurant on the right side after walking through the front door). Both were good. I love food halls because everyone in your group can find something different to eat. And it's a plus when there's seating and restrooms available. This one is a hidden gem in Koreatown. Great dining spot for a casual or quick meal. The prices are reasonable compared to some of the "sit down" restaurants in the neighborhood.

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)!

I think I grieved more for Urban Hawker closing than when my dad died…read more Urban Hawker wasn't successful in the way you'd expect any food hall to be successful-- their food wasn't spectacular. I rarely went home invoking a strong enthusiastic response to come back to eat something again. Their strong suite was location, space, and variety. What I loved most--besides having a reliable bathroom in Midtown--was what it became for the people around it. It was a place where office workers could decompress after work, grab a beer with coworkers, or catch up with friends they hadn't seen in a while. There was something refreshing about the atmosphere. People seemed relaxed and unguarded, shedding the polished professional persona they'd worn all day. It felt like watching the city exhale for a little while. And another thing I appreciated was their attempt to represent different nationalities under one roof. The more common items performed the worse and that's probably when you come to a space dedicated to hawker style cuisine, you expect to try some of their more novel stuff like Coffee Pork Fried Rice (from a stall that specialized in fried rice) or Noodles in Bechamel. I also frequently enjoyed their only drinks provider for the best Yuen Yang I've ever had. The method for making them seems theatrical at first but when you've had one that wasn't properly aerated, you truly taste the chalky bitter tannins. It was a good thing there was an experience worker there (possibly the owner). Who you got to make your drink was hit or miss because at varying times, my gf would be lucky enough to run into the one guy who could do it with oatmilk (she's lactose intolerant). It's sad to see this place go and there'll be many times ahead of us where we point out that that's where the Urban Hawker used to be.

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.

Went in hoping to find a Mexican or Thai soup, but finding neither, opted for the fiesta bowl from…read moreBklyn Wild that was priced as TO's $14 lunch deal. Pretty and delicious. Wish the dressing came on the side but if that'd mean an annoying plastic container, this is fine. And. Actual. Silverware. (this is station-specific, not all establishments in the space have this, like Jase's BBQ next door) Niiiice. Atmosphere-wise, reminded me of any fancy NYC work cafe except there was music, and zero pressure to network. Speaking of work, there is room to do your tapping on your laptop on the taller smaller tables and the booths which line one side

There has been a ton of turnover since Time Out Union Square opened. They are still trying to gain…read moremomentum and regular traffic... during some of my visits during peak times they could have been busier. My faves like Paninoteca by Anthony and El Chato are no longer there (others no longer there: Patty Palace, Lori Jayne, Fornino, etc). Currently: BKLYN Wild, Cafe D'Avignon, Jase's BBQ, Kam Rai Thai, Kebabwala, Marisposa Taqueria, Rotisserie Haus, Smashy Express.

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.

I picked Jacob's Pickles I was disappointed in the chicken biscuit with pepper jack cheese. I…read moreshould've taken pictures the biscuit was not what I thought of as a biscuit just a thick piece of bread and a small piece of chicken inside the cheese wasn't melted and all over the place. The pickles were good and the fries were hot. I spent $18.50 for something that was not enjoyable was disappointing and a waste of money. It was that bad I felt compelled to let others know. There are a lot of other choices so I'll try something different next tim.

So this place is pretty incredible. Yet another repurposed pier on the west side, but great use of…read morethe space, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy some excellent food. I had lunch at Nom Wah (fan fried noodles with crispy chicken) and grabbed dessert at Zaab Zaab (mango sticky rice) for my walk home. There is an awesome food vendor here for every craving and taste. I can already tell I'll be inventing more reasons to hang out on the west side (when it's not overrun by cruise ships). The food hall is an impressive collection of local businesses, all of it really top notch. Great service and food quality. The space is massive with lots of seating and places to sit, linger and enjoy the scenery. The upstairs roof deck adds even more space. WiFi is good, several citibike docks nearby and the sound levels are surprisingly bearable. Highly recommend!

Found this place while browsing Google Maps before our show at City Winery, and I'm so glad we…read morestopped by -- great food options, an awesome rooftop view, and a fun vibe overall. It was pretty crowded, but we still managed to find seats at a tabletop. There were so many choices that it was hard to decide, but we went with a prosciutto sandwich from Due Madri, shrimp toast from Bessou, and a shrimp taco from Mijo. Everything was delicious! We also had a cup of wine, which we enjoyed while wandering around and checking out the shops. I'd definitely come back for both the food and the views.

Best food court in NYC !!!…read more I have probably ate at 1,000 different stalls inside the New World Mall food court over the years, so let me be its 1,000th review. Seems fitting. Considering I just did another mini food tour with my friends today, this place has been my go to for a quick bite in Flushing since its inception. Not a whole lot of the stalls have lasted over the years, but a handful remain, while the new entrants keeps the food court interesting. Below is the current list of vendors as of May 2025. I also added my favorite item from some of my usual spots. #2 Chongqing Zaier (Yunnan) #3 Ke Lai Qin (Hunan) - chili fish head #4 Joe's Steam Rice Roll (Cantonese) - shrimp roll #5 Tarim Uyghur Cuisine (Uyghur) - lamb skewer #6 A Zhong (Taiwanese) - thread noodle soup #7 Kung Fu Tea (Boba Shop) #8 Grilled Squid (Korean, Chinese) #9 Xiao Luo Luo (Guanxie) #10 Xiang Ba Ye (Hunan) #11 Piaoxiang Yuan (Dongbei) - potato noodles #12 Tiger Sugar (Boba Shop) - black sugar milk tea #13 Gong Cha (Boba Shop) #14 Lanzhou Handmade Noodle (Lanzhou) #16 Laoma Ma La Tang (Szechuan) - mixed dry pot #18 Eight Beautitudes (Korean) #19 Chong Qung Xiao Mian (Szechuan) - spicy noodle #20 Yozi Duck Vermicelli Soup (Shanghai) - duck soup #21 Nai Brother (Szechuan) - sauerkraut fish #22 Mr. Pang (Taiwanese) #23 Ramen & Udon (Japanese) #24 Tian Fu (Szechuan) #25 Chick Rocks (Chicken Shop) #26 Mojoilla Fresh (Taiwan) - egg waffle #27 Royal Queen (Cantonese) - roast meats #28 Xi'an Cuisines (Xian) - lamb burger #29 Liu Liu Sheng Jian (Shanghai) - soup dumplings #30 C/K Dumplings & Noodles (Dongbei) - dumplings #31a O'Sun Teriyaki (Japanese) #31b Wang's Beef Offal House (Cantonese) - beef I do wish this place was cleaner, smells better and have free wifi service. However, I'm here for the great food options and can overlook quite a bit. Therefore, though there are shortcomings, I block it all out and just enjoy what they do offer, which is large variety of delicious cuisines from around China/Asia.

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.

Been here a few times and just realized I hadn't written a review! For a food court this is one of…read morethe best experiences in the city, not because the restaurant choices here are necessarily better than other places (there are good choices for sure), but because the atmosphere is different than most. This used to be another unused office building atrium until several years ago they reconstructed it to be a semi Scandinavian minimalist design-inspired indoor park space replete with faux trees, glass baubles hanging from a ceiling decorated with narrow wooden panels. Seating in the form of smaller tables for 4-6, communal tables for 8-10, and bar tables areas are spread over a central tiled ground floor. Along the south side of the space, two sets of stairs (and an elevator) going up to street level are sandwiched between wooden risers that can be used for seating as well. Chairs and small coffee tables are available on the second floor overlooking the below too. Getting to the food: - Teranga: West African bowls that are flavorful and delicious, their juice options are great too. Jollof rice, Yassa and Shay chicken, kewelele (sweet plantains), and my favorite Bouye drink. - Miznon: Israeli/Mediterranean food, yummy schnitzel, roasted cauliflower, stuffed pita sandwiches. - Petit Maman: coffee shop with baked pastries and fresh sandwiches. - KazuNori Handroll Bar: sushi handrolls a bit pricier though tasty, fresh seafood. - Pesce Lulu Seafood Kitchen: I haven't eaten at this one personally though their mahi mahi fish tacos, grilled salmon bowl and fisherman's soup are well known here. Certainly a draw for those in the area, worth checking out!

7/21/26 I recently visited The Hugh and was amazed by the…read moreincredible variety of restaurants inside and how nice it was inside. This is far from your average food hall--I honestly didn't know what to try first! Then I came across Jumieka. As soon as I saw oxtails, rice and peas, and cabbage on the menu, my decision was made. The very first bite took me all the way back to 2004, when I visited Jamaica and experienced some of the best food I've ever had. I hadn't tasted flavors that authentic and unforgettable until I ate at Jumieka. Every bite was packed with rich, perfectly seasoned flavor. It honestly made my mouth happy! For a moment, it felt like my grandmother was back in the kitchen cooking one of her amazing homemade meals. The gentlemen serving the food were incredibly kind and welcoming, and I loved learning that it's a family-owned business. You can truly taste the love and pride they put into every dish. My recommendation: RUN, don't walk, and go get yourself some Jumieka today! If you're at The Hugh and you're craving authentic Jamaican food, this place is an absolute must-visit.