Delicious! We ordered a bunch of things from the menu to eat family style at my friend's gathering!…read moreWe love Korean food especially glass noodles! It's not easy to find outside of k-town but I found this spot (it is not a sit-in restaurant- only take out) in Harlem and let me tell you!!! It is delicious!!! Everything we ordered was delicious! The only thing was I thought our the soy garlic Korean fried chicken I ordered, was going to be covered in soy garlic sauce but it wasn't - it was regular plain fried- (not sure if that was a mistake or not). Anyway- excited to eat from here again soon!

Food was dry with no flavor. I asked for my sauce on the side she said it's mixed in which it was…read morenot. chicken had a fishy taste may the grease. not the first time my order and food was not good.

Went to an event here recently and I was really impressed. Didn't know what to expect from a "do it…read moreyourself" kitchen uptown. A few chefs were having a showcase of their food and my wife and I were able to sample great cuisine in a professional kitchen! I always took for granted what it must look like in a high end restaurant's facilities but we found ourselves in the middle of everything. After watching real chefs prepare their food and then watching my wife's disdain at me scoffing it down, we learned they also do cooking classes at the facility. My wife wants to take one and will of course drag me along:-) At least the kitchen is cool and no one can mess up my food but me so I'm looking forward to it.

I never knew places like this existed, but this is New York, where everything is possible…read more Essentially a kitchen at restaurant scale, this place is fantastic for all kinds of cooking events or anyone who needs to rent a larger space for their cooking needs. I do wish there were kind of a small lounge-y area for non-cookery hijinks so there's a place people can hang out after things get messy in the kitchen.

I hired Chef Aless for my husband's birthday on 1/26/21 - as indoor dining was still closed in NYC,…read moreand way too cold for outdoor dining, I opted to have Chef Aless come by so we could have the restaurant experience at home. From the first time I got in touch with her, Chef Aless was always prompt with her responses - as it was my first time ever doing anything like this, she helped curate a menu for my husband and I based on our likes/dislikes. I had also gone back to her to switch up a couple items, which she had no problem with either - really appreciate the flexibility! On the day of, she came by a bit early (which was a non-issue for us considering we were idling by at home), and was very efficient as soon as she stepped in - we were served some delicious hors d'oeuvres (fig and brie crisps were divine!), an appetizer (truffle burrata and arugula, with a delicious pomegranate molasses dressing), second course (crab cakes with mango slaw, always a favorite in my book), main course (a perfectly medium rare Pat LaFrieda steak), some sides (a decadent sauce for the steak, creamed spinach and potatoes lyonnaise; if you coudln't tell, we wanted to replicate the NYC steakhouse experience), and lastly, chocolate mousse for dessert (needless to say, it was amazing). And best of all, she left the kitchen spotless, which was much appreciated. I also want to note that it's important to clarify what you're looking for when hiring a private chef, especially as a first timer (like me) - I thought Chef Aless was going to cook everything from start to finish at our apartment, however she actually came by with everything mostly prepared, and left the finishing touches for last. Granted, not everyone has a fully equipped kitchen so I totally understand her coming pre-prepped, but considering my husband and I both love cooking and have a nearly fully-equipped kitchen, we would've loved to see her in action and use the opportunity to pick up some pro-tips. All in all, Chef Aless was an absolute pleasure to work and speak with, and I'm so happy to have found her. If indoor dining is still closed off in the future, I will definitely be keeping her in mind for more special occasions.

I finally made it out to Chef Aless last night and it did not disappoint. The food, service and…read moreatmosphere were on point and we felt like we were is a cafe in Paris. The food is authentic and you can tell the chef who I believe is also the owner takes so much pride in her food and it shows. Her husband was on the restaurant floor tonight and even took the time to stop by to chat with us. What an amazing experience and the staff made us feel so welcome we even booked our Christmas party there! Amazing hospitality please keep the good work and we will see you again in December!

Very authentic Mexican restaurant from the food to the atmosphere. Nice staff, really good food,…read moreand they have a juke box here. I've been coming here for years. Definitely my favorite place for authentic Mexican food.

Eh. Nothing crazy special, the birria was bland and I'd skip em next time, the consumer is…read moreflavorless grease. The cemita was okay and the mole chicken enchiladas were good. I wouldn't go back here though. Really not worth it

Nice Mexican restaurant! I got chicken and steak tacos- I loved the chicken tacos they were…read moreamazing! I thought the steak was decent, but did not enjoy it as much as the chicken. I also got a side of guacamole which was very tasty!! If you're in the area, recommend giving it a try! Heads up- they only accept cash

I happen to live a few blocks from there. I remember going there & tried a burrito. It was so…read morefilling. The flavor was amazing. The staff & their service was really good. I highly recommend anyone to visit & enjoy their food. It's so worth it.

This Harlem neighborhood gem is tucked away from public transportation and is located on Park…read moreAvenue and 119th Street. Unsuspecting on the outside you could easily walk right past it. I would describe it as one of those IYKYK places with a speakeasy feel. The decor was immaculate. A wooden bar gave it a bit of a polished rustic feel with mirrors and pictures on the wall. There was a high ball rectangular wood topped table in the middle of the bar area as well as a couple of banquettes against the walls. The wall lights were works of art. The place was simply an eclectic montage of comfortable and welcoming decor with hints of art deco inspiration throughout. Kudos to the interior designer!!!!! Please see my pictures as I tried to capture the ambiance visually. My friend and I were on our way home from visiting another neighborhood establishment when we stumbled upon it and decided to check it out. When we walked in we were immediately transported to a world of low lighting sepia tones and sheik embellishments. Our experience started off very grand. Greeted by a hostess we decided to sit at the bar for a quick drink. We saw diners enjoying themselves. The place had a low level of audio giving it more of an intimate aura. Our bartender remained professional but was a bit withdrawn. I ordered a sparkling water and my friend had a prosecco. We also decided on a quick nosh consisting of fish fritters and jerk mushrooms. Honestly, the fritters were disappointing as all I could taste was fried breading. The presentation was nice but the taste failed. The jerk mushrooms were completely delightful and the highlight of our dining experience. My compliments to the chef for the mushrooms as I will try to recreate them at home. Food and beverage pricing were on par with Manhattan establishments. The staff were very nice. We went kind of late and stayed until the establishment closed. Never once did they make us feel rushed to leave. We chatted with the hostess and another server before leaving and got a little history of the place. I must say the bathroom was amazing!!! A single unisex room with handicapped bar installed. Please refer to the pictures. It was beautifully decorated and the cleanest bathroom in Harlem!!! Even the floors were very art driven. It was a pleasure to use such a well kept and decorated facility. I was extremely impressed with this Harlem establishment. Definitely worthy of a date night and as a travel destination dinner. Totally give it a 5 out of 5 and most definitely will patronize it again in the future.

Food and service were very good, and decor and lighting were very welcoming and cozy. This is a…read moregreat place for young or energetic people who prefer a vibe with loud music and don't mind speaking loud to each others rather than enjoy meals with easy conversation. I also found some of the main dish over priced for a small portion, and I wish they served a dish that has heavy sauce with rice or bread, rather than leaving it to the customer to know and order sides to soak up the sauce. If it was a quieter place, I would definitely return.

So delicious every time. Haven't tried anything I didn't love. Our go-to for local noodles.read more

Dapan Ji - (B Tier), - a little too saucy/salty for me. Noodles were perfect. Amazing texture…read more Chicken was braised really well. Veggies were also stewed really well. I'd definitely give this place another shot with other noodle dishes. The restaurant is mainly just bar stool seating. It's nice and quaint and like other have mentioned it's definitely solo date type vibes. Food came out fairly quickly too so that was a plus! Service isn't really existent since the host primarily focuses on the to go orders pickups.

Best fish market in Harlem hands down. Fish is always fresh I don't order anything off the fried…read moremenu

Sea and Sea is great, especially if you want to feed your family or a small group of friends. This…read moreis for all the seafood lovers and pescaterians. Tired of beef steaks, come get your fish steaks. The salmon looks great here. Everything looks great here. Walk in through the front doors and notice something? No fishy odor, just fresh fish. Let's cover the layout and ground rules. On your left, you have immediately the whole fish. Further back on your left, you have the fillets and steaks. All the usual suspects are here. All the way back on your left, you will find the various sized farm raised shrimp. Around that left corner, moving from left to right you will find the wild caught shrimp. In the middle at the back, is the register where you will eventually pay. Immediately below and in front of the register are the veggies: broccoli, carrots, corn, onions. To the right of the register in the back are the mussels, scallops, and clams. On the right as you walk in, there is one of the busiest counters with a guy steaming all your orders in a giant steamer behind the counter. Walk a little further toward the back on the right side is a guy who is busy frying fish and French fries, making fish sandwiches, and frying whatever whiting, catfish or shrimp you desire. Further back on your right toward the back is where you can obtain your crab legs and lobster. Given this was my first time, I am laying out the ground rules and procedures. Use the tongs everywhere to load your seafood in the steel bowls by the seafood on your left or in the middle of the store on a few tables. You take your bowl or bowls to the guy at the register in the back and pay for your items by weight and their various price rates. Most things are between $10-$20 per pound. Cash is King, but I believe they take Master and Visa, not American Express. Tell the guy how you want your seafood prepared: fried or steamed. He will slice your fillets and chop your corn, placing everything in a plastic basket if you want it steamed together or separately if you're going to fry certain things. He will give you a number for every basket and place the identical number in each basket for tracking. If you're frying, take that basket to the second station or counter on the right. If you're steaming, take your basket to the first station on your right as you enter. The guy at the steaming counter with liberally add the Old Bay, garlic and other seasonings to your seafood. If want low sodium, this is where you tell him to limit the salt. This is also in retrospect, when I would emphasize to the steaming guy not to overcook your seafood. Many of my people (African Americans) and from what I observe among the Latino community like everything cooked well: steaks medium well to well done, eggs scrambled hard, veggies cooked to death and seafood cooked well done. So this is the default expectation and the guy will steam to that degree. The cooking and steaming will continue on your way home, so I would in retrospect advise cutting the steam time by at least five minutes. Your shrimp will suffer the most from over steaming and this would likely apply to your lobster as well. Keep this is mind and let the guy at the steamer know you wish to limit the steam time. My overcooked shrimp is reflected in this rating, but there is more upside when I return. When the steaming is done or overdone, he will announce your number and bag your seafood. You can and should ask him to add laddles of melted butter to your bag of seafood. Tell him how many laddles of butter you want added to your bag(s). He will add more seasoning at this point as well if you ask him. He will twist the bag(s) closed and place them in a plastic container with rubber bands for the trip home. It's all so very delicious and I will return. Two fillets of catfish, two fillets of cod, about a dozen Tiger shrimp and at least a dozen large scallops with the veggies came to $71. I find this quite reasonable and it tastes so good. If you want your shrimp deveined, they have the ones with the shells taken off and deveined. Go home, crack a beer and devour! 3.8 stars!

The chicken is really good and you got it and it's had a good price and the atmosphere is also…read morepretty great

I was craving Korean fried chicken and finally decided to give Chicken Insider a visit. I came for…read morea late-ish lunch on a Friday afternoon. The shop, which is small with limited seating, was empty, save for one other patron. I ordered at the kiosk and waited for about 10 minutes for my dish to arrive. Throughout my time dining, there was a consistent flow of deliverymen coming in and out to pick up meals. It was clear that although this place was empty, it was a popular spot for delivery. I ordered their lunch special, which I found to be a great bargain. The meal was only $11.99, which came with five pieces of bone-in wings, rice, and salad. I ate my lunch heartily. For my main dish, I ordered the soy garlic fried chicken. While it was delicious, I found the sauce to lean more on the sweet side, with less of the soy and garlic coming through. It reminded me of a sweet-and-sour sauce and didn't taste the way a sauce like this normally does. Still, I enjoyed my meal for the crispness of the chicken skin, the juiciness of the meat, the softness of the rice, and the overall value. I will certainly come here again.