Went here after work with a reservation. Not too crowded and tables were far enough apart…read more Drinks were a good price. Must get the cauliflower & the rice cakes!! You can skip the soup dumplings here.

We didn't make reservations at Little Alley, just showed up around 7:30, but with just a short wait…read morewe were able to grab a table. The hostess and our various waiters (they all seem to assist all diners) were all very friendly and welcoming. We love to try new things so we had to check out the Little Alley Pig Ear appetizer, and I also wanted to try the Shanghai Crispy Eel. For entrees the husband ordered the Eight Delicacies in Chili Sauce and I got the Soft Shell Crab with Rice Cake. Pro tip- their appetizers and entrees are hefty, with two apps and two entrees we were stuffed at the end. The food! The pigs ears were our favorite thing we tried- they well seasoned and so unique I've never had anything quite like it. We didn't read the menu carefully and were surprised it was a cold dish- I imagined the crispy was from being fried but it's just the texture of the cartilage! It's probably not for everyone but I really enjoyed the new experience and the flavor and spice were great. The crispy eels were also tasty, though with such a large portion split between just two people I found the sweetness of the sauce a bit much. I started dipping them in the chili oil from the ears and enjoyed that, but I'd still only get the eel again with more than 2 people to split it. For entrees the 8 delicacies was tasty, all the meat was nicely cooked and tender, and the sauce was pleasant. I wasn't super wowed by this dish compared to some of the more interesting things we tried but it was a solid well-cooked entree. The fried soft shell crab over the rice cakes was delicious and again a very unique experience. I found the sauce a tad sweet but I think I was still a little over the eel dish so I may have been extra sensitive. That being said, it was fun and delicious and I'd eat it again! I can't remember the cocktails we bought, I know they were good but the food definitely distracted us! Little Alley was great overall and I'd love to go back to try some dumplings; sadly we were just too full at the end of the meal!

Ambiance beautiful sat by Buddha wall, food was amazing had edamame dumplings, tuna tartare spring…read morerolls, Cantonese spring rolls, general tso dumplings, chili rock shrimp, Cantonese steamed sole, tangerine chicken, sweet & crispy jumbo shrimp, black pepper beef, Asian stir fry, garlic fried rice and dessert selections of pastries Family style to accommodate the party size Everyone was very well fed. Food was delish Servers were very pleasant Drinks r great

The quality of the food, particularly the desserts, was relatively good. We did the tasting menu…read morenumber 2 and particularly enjoyed the rock shrimp appetizer and the black pepper beef entree as well as the dessert sampler. The pacing of the meal for the quantity of food received seemed very rushed, and we didn't really have a chance to relax and enjoy any of the courses. However, the quality of the experience was a complete disaster particularly for the price. Clearly, the packed restaurant would disagree, but for the four of us anyway, we would not return. It started with the check in process at what felt like a long hotel front desk with multiple, self important hosts and hostesses overseeing your entrance to the cavernous bar/waiting area. One problem is the noise is so deafening that you can't really hear what they say to you but we check in a few minutes early and waited obediently in the bar area chatting. After about 30 minutes (15 after our reservation time), and watching numerous parties large and small who arrived after us be seated by the hostesses wandering through the dimly lit space who peer quizzically and ask your name, my husband went to ask for an update. (We joked that those vibrating lighted buzzers alerting when your table was ready would have been super helpful, but it was amusing to watch while we waited). It was clear they somehow lost track of us as she had him repeatedly spell our (not unusual) name. Anyway, after that, within 10 minutes after that we were taken downstairs to our seats (but not before standing awkwardly in the large dining area near packed tables waiting while our table was cleaned). Server with a heavy accent was kind and mostly helpful so none of this is on him. The busser who managed to spill half a pitcher of cold water on my husband's back, soaking his shirt and jacket and barely apologizing, is a whole other story. We managed to get a glass of his mediocre Cabernet comped for the experience. If I sound annoyed, I guess I still am. I had high hopes for a fun and tasty experience in a cool part of the city and it just wasn't.

We picked this placed not really knowing anything about it. Later on, I saw a video that mentioned…read moreit was on the top 4 rated Korean BBQ spots on Beli. We ordered the marinated package not expecting anything. We have our list of places where we love marinated short ribs or ribeyes. Boy, were we surprised when we took our first bite without any seasoning, as suggested by our server. The cut on the meat made it very tender and the seasoning was on point. This blew away whatever notion we had of good marinated meat. It was spectacular to say the least. Even though our server jumped from table to table, he was very informative and attentive. Service from the other staff was also good. When our banchans were running low, they asked if we wanted more. We love our banchans and usually have to ask, but not here. They treat you like family. It was also our first time to have lotus root, it was phenomenal. The place is impressive, good ventilation. Let me say, this gave a whole new meaning to Korean BBQ for us. This is now our favorite spot for KBBQ. Thank you!

Food 4.5/5 Service 5/5…read more Ambiance 5/5 Value 3/5 Drinks 3/5 Yoon Haeundae Galbi: Great for KBBQ & apps, but I'd skip the cocktails Tteokbokki: 4.75/5. Crispy, chewy, and easily the best thing we ate. Potato Pancake & Octopus: 4.5/5. Both reliable and well-executed Prime Set: 4.5/5. Quality is there, though very "NYC portioned" Drinks: 2.5/5. Bartender's recommendations fell flat and flavors didn't balance well Mushroom Bibimbap: 2.5/5. Skip this, it's quite bland Service: Sat about 15-20 mins late for our 8 PM resy, though they have a bar for waiting

Ambiance (5/5): The establishment is extremely ornate and decorated in theme from top to bottom. I…read morelove how much detail and elegance they put to each room (not to mention the 16-foot buddha statue in the main dining room!) Be aware that the lighting is dim and the background noise is loud! The front bar room is so loud that you have to shout with your guest. Our party of 6 was seated in a tiny booth which we had to ask for an additional chair to accommodate us. Service (5/5): We were able to get someone's attention to order and we were refilled on water often. The food was organized by appetizers and entrees that arrive all at the same time. The wait between ordering and food felt reasonable to short. The waiter also specified that certain dishes quantity (i.e. potstickers) could be increased to accommodate our party size for an extra cost. Food (5/5): TLDR; every dish was honestly SO good; I was surprised and will rank the items by 'must get' to skippable: Short Rib Bao Bun (3 pc): The short rib was so tender and flavorful. The bao bun was soft. The sauce was thick and worked well with the short rib. Pork Potstickers (5 pc): I preferred this over the lobster and scallion dumplings. The exterior skin is pan-fried with a nice glaze, hint of truffle. The bite was umami from the creaminess of the Parmigiano Reggiano. Chicken Satay (3 pc): The 3 pieces of chicken were relatively large, very tender, seasoned well. They were well complemented with the peanut sauce that is worth keeping to dip into other things! Don't sleep on the side of spicy cucumber salad, which was so well balanced in tartness and flavor. Pad Thai: This is one of the best Pad Thai I've ever had! The flavors are bursting, with a balance of sweetness, nuttiness from the peanuts, and tartness from a squeeze of lime. Peking Duck for 2: This dish is definitely more than enough for our party of 6 and appeared to be a half serving of the whole duck. The duck pieces are pre-cut for us to self-assemble into the wraps (not the usual bao bun but like thin tortilla wraps). I think I counted 8 wraps? Triple Pork Fried Rice: The rice has a lot of depth and generous chunks of pork. The rice is thicker than regular jasmine with a more chew which I liked. Dragon Tail Spare Ribs: Although this has a nice flavor, handling with your fingers makes them super sticky for your whole dining experience. The restaurant should give out wet towelettes if this dish is ordered!! Meat was tender and easy to chomp off the bone. Tuna Tartare: A small quarter-sized tartare dollop is served atop a small cube bread. The fish was fresh, presentation was beautiful. Was hoping for more tartare for the price point but it was very good. Overall, the dish was not filling so would skip if the party is hungry. Lobster and Scallop Dumplings: Great flavor with reasonable chunks of meat inside. Just preferred the potstickers a lot more! Bok Choy: Pieces were chopped in half and cooked with a nice crunch. Topped with something that gave it more texture. The garlicy taste was forward (in a good way). Rainbow Roll: While it was fresh and the individual pieces were large in portion, this felt like any other sushi roll. Skip this! Side of White Rice is $9?! That's theft and is skippable The amount of food ordered was probably a little more than what we needed but glad we ordered as many as we did.

This restaurant has such a beautiful atmosphere. I was truly amazed by the giant Buddha altar and…read morefelt very peaceful paying my respects. I especially loved how it was placed elevated above the floor -- it gave such a calming and respectful feeling. Even with the hustle and bustle, the place still felt relaxing and serene. As for the food, it was decent. We ordered a few different chicken dishes since we don't eat pork or fish, so our options were a bit limited. One thing that did make me feel uncomfortable was the hallway near the downstairs bathroom where a picture of a Buddhist monk in saffron robes was displayed. Personally, I felt it was not the most respectful placement. Overall, I still enjoyed the experience and would love to come back again to see the beautiful giant Buddha.

I arrived from Oregon late, and was interested in something quick for dinner before heading to my…read morehotel -- alas the food cart that I hoped for was not available. So Red Sorghum beckoned. It has a nice interior and I suspect may get busy during peak hours, although I was able to slip in at the bar just fine. I tried the Lucky Coin tofu. It was good! It was a bit spicy for my palate, though I'm glad I stuck with it. Be sure to order it with rice -- they initially served it without, and it definitely needs it.

Pros: delicious spicy food! (Do not bother coming if you don't like spice)…read more Cons: they charge for rice SPICY!!!! Which is perfect for me!! We had the lucky coin tofu and the mala squid and chives (not pictured because I forgot lol) I loved the texture each and it made a great combo. The only con is that they charge for rice, which to me is a very cheap move. You know that nobody is going to eat this without rice! Why are we charging? My local takeout Chinese doesn't charge, so why should an upscale restaurant charge? I've been meaning to come to this place for a while and was not disappointed! The service was great. My friend wanted an IPA, but they ran out of the beer. She asked for a recommendation and the server ended up going to the kitchen and specifically finding an IPA for her. I had a sip and it was quite good! The restaurant was beautiful with lots of space! The seats were very comfy. I appreciate how they actually gave us good seats. Usually, restaurants will put you in the corner even if it's a full restaurant because it's convenient to them.

Very good- food and service were excellent I highly recommend. The atmosphere was nice and friendly…read moreand very enjoyable-

I had been aware of Spice Symphony for some time, and I finally got DoorDash to my hotel while at a…read moreconference in NYC. I the jackfruit biryani, the garlic spinach, and the randoori wings. I was blown away by both the jackfruit and spinach dishes - fresh, very flavorful, appropriately spicy, just plain delicious. The wings were OK - I loved the spiciness and tanginess of the tandoori marinade sauce, but they weren't sufficiently crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Overall, Spice Stmphony is now a go-to for when I'm in Midtown East - can't wait to eat at the brick and mortar establsishnent!

Been here couple of times. Great atmosphere and you see chef's medals and photos on the walls…read more Food is great. This time we had takeout and they packed it very neatly as seen with saran wraps- a nice touch to prevent spilling. Food tasted great, especially the chili and preserved eggs. Definitely worth a visit when you are in the area.

The food is really good. We got the dry beef pot and it was flavored very well. The only thing is…read morethere was this weird spice or pepper in there that when you bite into it is not a great experience. I think that they should remove those after seasoning. Overall, the spice level was really good. I really enjoyed the spring rolls. They tasted very fresh and the string beans where also very fresh and crispy and flavored very well. Portion sizes are good and the staff is very friendly. I do recommend.

99 Favor Taste is a favorite hotpot spot in our household. My roommate and I would travel from…read moreRiverdale all the way down to Grand Street nearly every week during our university days. Their hotpot broth is wonderfully flavorful for the price and I was so ecstatic to see a new miso broth on the menu since it's something I'd been hoping for. The variation in the different food is typical of most hotpot place including noodles, meat, vegetables, and seafood. Their sauce bars are stacked with all you need to make the perfect sauce. Not to mention it's all you can eat for a very affordable price. The servers are very fast and efficient and take care when there is something we need. They are also very accommodating on the days we come as walk-ins when we weren't able to make a reservation. Nobody is ever dismissive, though do not expect to be tended to every single moment, only when needed or on occasion. Which I am fine with! I think it goes well with the 'self-serve' tablet method of getting food. It gives you and your party more time and room to take your time with the food in both eating and cooking to chat. I love the interior of the restaurant it feels very warm, cozy, and homey which is perfect for hotpot. The hotpot will always be my favorite here, but the barbeque is also not something to be missed. It provides a nice different experience when one does not crave hotpot and more 'grilled' meats and veggies. Though, very sad that their hours have been cut to 12, I miss when they would be open at 2. After a night out we'd always know 99 Favor would have our back on a weekend. My go-to sauces? Sesame oil + load up on the garlic + soy sauce + scallion for a non-spicy, safer sauce that'll elevate any piece with sesame/umami flavor. Add chili oil for additional spice! Also love a good pancake sauce for a more tangy taste.

I'm not someone who typically writes dramatic reviews, but this experience was extremely…read moredisappointing. I stopped by for the complimentary birthday meal that I've enjoyed here for the past several years. In the past, if you came in on your actual birthday, you could receive the birthday meal even if you were dining alone. I've always tipped 20%+ based on the full menu value and have also dined at your restaurants as a paying customer on many other occasions. When I arrived, a supervisor at the front told me the policy had changed and said I should have checked the website beforehand. I pulled up the website on the spot and showed her that it had not been updated to reflect the new policy. She acknowledged that the website was inaccurate, but simply shrugged. I politely explained that I had checked the website before making the trip and that it should be updated to avoid situations like this. Her demeanor then became noticeably dismissive. Being turned away on my birthday after commuting there and looking forward to dinner was unnecessarily frustrating and, frankly, felt a bit petty.

Great noodles! Had yakisoba noodles with chicken, udon noodles with steak and chicken pad Thai. All…read more3 were solid choices. Quick service!

It's a strong 3-3.5. They are a small hole in the wall place. They are quick and polite…read more The food is just fast food level quality at reasonable prices. I got their special for the day fried rice with steak. My daughter got a chicken pad thai and my husband got a make your own dish (rice, beef, onions, and vegetables). My daughter said the pad thai was exactly what she wanted. She was surprised by the amount of chicken they included and although it looked small, it was filling. My fried rice was bigger than I expected and was also pleasantly surprised by the amount of meat they included. My husband was also satisfied with his meal. It wasn't the best meal I've ever had but it was quick, hearty, and reasonably priced.

Review is specifically for the jjajang myeon. If you are in the K-town area, they are having a…read morespecial in May for $1 if you post to social & tag them. Orders are one per person and must be dine in only. Time frame for deal is 12pm-4pm. Happened to be in K-town and was looking for something on the lighter side to eat & saw the ad on the window. I was seated at the front of the restaurant and ordered. The noodles come with a side of daikon radish and kimchi. Noodles are not a heavy meal, it won't leave you completely full, but that's just what I wanted. Ensure you mix the sauce and noodles well to get flavor and add the side dishes and it was good. This is a great deal. There is also a full menu of other items as well. Make sure you tip the staff. They were quite attentive. Cash for this deal only.

Love this Korean Chinese food spot. The noodles have such a good chew and I can't find another spot…read morearound the area with such quality Jjajangmyun. The sauce coats the noodles well and I always finish my bowl. Food is very consistent. Been here several times already. The service is pretty quick and you get the basic kimchi and yellow radish side dishes which you can't really go wrong with. Unlimited hot tea or water which is great. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dim lighting, good amount of space. The place has been around for a while so there is a worn feel but it's homey. When in ktown and craving Korean Chinese, this is the spot to go to!