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    Simple NYC

    4.6 (353 reviews)
    ModeratePoke, Asian Fusion, Salad
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Cooked Salmon Bowl
    Sarbo R.

    This was a great spot for a casual togo pickup. Food 5/5 Ordered the cooked salmon poke bowl and the fish was cooked perfectly and was my favorite part of the whole meal. This reminded me of how my family cooked salmon at home. Huge fan of this dish Vibes Not much space to sit down. Fun retro decor with quotes from famous people and skateboards lining up the wall. Bonus points for the Taylor Swift painting Super friendly staff also that helped me order. They have a deal where you if you buy 2 teas you can get one free, which brings it to $6 for 3 teas.

    Spicy Tuna Poke and Ahi Tuna Poke
    Madison C.

    SO good and the portions are amazing! Definitely recommend, going to make this a regular spot of mine

    Miso salmon poke bowl
    Patricia B.

    We were looking for a place to get fresh poke bowls and came here due to such great reviews. It did not disappoint. We got one spicy tuna bowl and one miso salmon bowl. Both were great. Next time I'm interested to try the ahi tuna bowl. Be aware there is very limited seating inside.

    Spicy Salmon Raw Poke ($11.75) w/ White Rice and all the crunchies
    Heidi M.

    You don't know what you've got until it's gone. Hard lesson learned this past year when Simple closed down due to the pandemic... I did not expect myself to be missing it as much as I did, checking their Instagram almost every week to see when they'd reopen. I really didn't appreciate them as much as I should've pre-COVID. After 9 excruciating months, they finally reopened (thank GOODNESS) on 12/22. My boyfriend and I picked up our spicy salmon poke bowls that very night. It was everything we remembered it to be and more. The raw fish is always so fresh and seasoned perfectly, paired the best with a white rice base. The countless side ingredients elevate the bowl - from the seaweed salad to pickled ginger, from the edamame to mashed avocado, to *all* the crunchies... it never ends. Every bite is a party. At less than $12 a bowl, it's a steal considering that the huge portion size can be split into two. I'm a big eater but always overly stuffed by the time I finish my bowl in one sitting. If you have nori sheets lying around your house, I suggest quartering them and scooping a bite of the poke onto the dried seaweed. Optional of course but YUM Service here is always so great and friendly. Hope they remain open from now on - please don't keep me waiting like that again!

    Updated menu 5/2
    Joshua L.

    I live pretty close to this place and it is my GOTO poke place. I come here often and this family run business truly cares about their customers. The service is always pleasant and the food is high quality and made with care. I just found out they make more than just poke, and it's just as good! If you're in the area, definitely hit this spot.

    Yum!  It's spicy tuna and salmon poke bowl!
    Polly H.

    I am not sure how to say this. Maybe I'm a wraith. (Drake reference to "In my feelings"...that's right I went there. I absolutely feel like I ate this, and while I was inhaling it. I felt like I died and went to heaven. I loved the aroma...and the huge cubes of raw salmon and spicy tuna. There is a bit of everything. A helping of green unoily seaweed, fresh sweet slivers of ginger, actual smashed avocado, random bits of mango surprising all the way. All I can say is that this was so speechless good. Like that feeling you get when you know you did the right thing in your gut? I highly recommend it. I take umbrage when I read the other reviews that say this bowl is small. It's not at all. It's rice heavy and raw fish protein amazing portioned. I will travel an hour to Manhattan (taking two trains and getting lost) and endure the people squish and the random shoving/elbowing on a subway for this. So yummers! And there's a loyalty card thingie. Even if it didn't have that freebie program thingamigi, I would totally return. It now earned a spot on my bucket list! Just nothing but homage! I want an excuse right now to go, but work ends at 8 pm! Why!!!!!

    Ahi Tuna Poke
    Lyndsie L.

    Love this place but only getting 4 stars because I wish they included more of the toppings. I had literally 4 tiny pieces of mango and 5 edamame pods. I kept digging around looking for it. But super tasty and large portions.

    Harry C.

    OMG ! Amazing Poké bowls better than California's, everything is super fresh And it's very reasonable price!!!

    Vincent R.

    I was walking in the area a few months ago when I realized Simple NYC had a LES location - I've only been to the Brooklyn spot before and it is my favorite Poke in all of NYC. They just have a great positive attitude and genuinely bring a smile to your face. Taking time off during these difficult times, I wish you the best for your future and looking forward for your re-opening after this passes and pick up a delicious Ahi Tuna Bowl!

    Spicy Salmon Raw Poke w/ brown rice, w/o pickled ginger & any crunchy toppings! Don't underestimate, this was a lot and filling!
    Janice L.

    I came here for lunch last week in the afternoon with no high expectations but I was pretty blown away by the spicy salmon poke bowl that I ordered! When I arrived, I found the store to be cozy with really cute decor and was kind of small but still had some seating. I was greeted by a super friendly cashier. The price was about $13 something for the poke bowl which I thought was a really good price. I found a seat against the wall near the cashier and enjoyed my music and reading while waiting for my food. When I got my poke bowl, I was astonished by how big the portion was and how much salmon they gave too. I usually don't like dressing in my poke bowl either but the toban djan aioli was a great combo. with everything in it. Everything tasted fresh and was overall delicious! I left very satisfied and the store was getting packed during lunch hours! Come in the early afternoon! I overheard that the octopus on the menu has been out of stock for a while. I do want to go back and try the octopus next time, hopefully it'll be on the menu!

    Ahi Tuna Raw Poke
    Lily P.

    So I go here a lot. So close to my 10 stars from their rewards program! I've tried a good amount of items here, and nothing disappoints. I'm a huge fan of both poke and bento boxes! Their poke is generous in size. You can choose white/brown rice, quinoa, or salad as your base (though it is extra to half and half bases). The fish is always tasty and fresh. My favorite is the ahi tuna, sooo full of flavor. They really pile the toppings and I love them for that!! The bento boxes are delicious too! I love the Hamburg curry. The hamburger patty is really juicy and the curry sauce has a good amount of flavor. But my absolute favorite is the short rib bento... YUM. No bone, just the meat is sooo tender omg. And soft stewed carrots are my weakness. Cooked together in the slightly sweet, rich stew... Yum. I love the egg salad side too. It has a slight hint of truffle that really makes it interesting. I wish they put more to be honest lol. The space is cozy. Expect to share seating at the one large table, or the two-seater bar or two-seater table.

    Alboch B.

    All their food is irresistible! Ingredients are so fresh and cooked and prepared to perfection! I usually call to order ahead because everything was made to order. Otherwise it still does worth the time to wait for such quality food.

    Spicy salmon bowl
    Jason C.

    Excellent poke for the price! Fish was fresh. Rice was not dry or hard. Crunchies went well with the bowl. They didn't skimp on the toppings. I got the spicy salmon. It was great with the generous portion of avocado. Service was pretty quick and the establishment was clean.

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    Monkey Bar - Smoked Whitefish Caesar (~$28)

    Monkey Bar

    4.3(475 reviews)
    3.0 miMidtown East

    Getting a reservation here is very hard. One just popped up in my Resy app for lunch though, so I…read morewent for it. It was my first time here although, it has been around for ages. The front part where you first walk in is the bar area with some tables. This restaurant is on the darker side and brings you back in time. Once you walk in further that is where the main dinning room is. This is also on the darker side as you can maybe tell by my photos. The wall paper and art around the restaurant is cool and there are some monkey statues around the restaurant. I was seated in a corner table in a booth area that seemed to be for at least 2-3 people. I thought for sure they would seat me at the bar area. I had a wonderful waitress whose name I think was Taylor but I could be wrong. I ordered the Monkey bread to start off with. It's a very buttery bread with truffle and parm cheese on top. I have alot of allergies and I was searching online if I could even have truffles as I have a nut allergy. So, I asked the waitress and she said she had never heard this. But, she came back to me and told me that White truffle grows near or like over where Almonds grow from but that, they don't use white truffle so I was all good. Well, this was super nice of her to check for me. I had no idea she was going to do this. She said the restaurant has strict protocols when it comes to food allergies. I then got for my main dish the double cheese burger with onions and pickles. To drink I had the cucumber martini. WOW everything was pretty darn good!! I passed on dessert. If you get a chance or a reservation pops up in your resy to go, even if it is for lunch..I highly say go for it.

    From the moment we sat down, the service set the tone for the entire experience. Our server was…read moreincredibly warm, upbeat, and full of energy--one of those people who genuinely elevates a meal. I only wish I could remember her name because she deserves the recognition. We started with drinks, and mine ended up being a surprise standout. I ordered the coconut margarita, slightly hesitant since I'm not usually a margarita fan--but it completely won me over. It struck a perfect balance and leaned just enough into the coconut to make it feel unique without being overpowering. My sister-in-law, who's pregnant, had a non-alcoholic Ritual margarita and loved it, noting how convincingly it mimicked the real thing. Since we were sharing, we got to try a good mix of the menu. The monkey bread came first--definitely a splurge at $34, but it's one of those fun, indulgent starters that's worth ordering at least once. While I wouldn't call it the best bread I've ever had, I also wouldn't change anything about it. The crab rangoon was another highlight. Having it made with real crab made a noticeable difference, and the dipping sauces complemented it really well. It felt like a more elevated take on something familiar. For mains, the French dip was a hit. The meat was incredibly tender, the bread had that ideal crusty exterior, and the au jus was packed with flavor--I was very glad I ordered extra. It pulled the whole dish together. We also tried the smoked whitefish Caesar, which was the only dish that didn't quite land for me. It was a well-made, fresh salad, but the smoked fish flavor was a bit overpowering and took over the balance of the dish. Even though we were too full for dessert, the restaurant surprised us with a scoop of strawberry ice cream with chocolate sauce to celebrate my sister-in-law's babymoon. It ended up being one of the most memorable bites of the meal--we're still talking about how good that ice cream was. We arrived right at 11:45, and by the time we left, the place was absolutely buzzing. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. Between the lively atmosphere, strong service, and well-executed food, I'd highly recommend making a reservation if you can.

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    Pura Vida Miami

    Pura Vida Miami

    4.3(198 reviews)
    1.8 miFlatiron

    I've been dealing with some health issues lately and needed a quick, healthy bite to eat while…read morerunning errands on a Friday afternoon. I always passed by here and liked the trendy, bright beach interiors. The food is delish - simple healthy classics with lots of fresh ingredients and delicious flavors! I ordered the fire egg wrap and couldn't have the spicy sauce so the server, Bryan, brought 2 other sauces (pura vida and Caesar) for me to enjoy. The pure vida sauce was a herby green with mustard that was so good. There's lots of seating space with clean bathrooms and polite and prompt service throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed my food and time here.

    Raspberry croissant and a hot cappuccino. Here Pura Vida does not have skim or low fat milk. As I…read moredon't care for oat or almond milk in hot coffee I had to settle for whole milk. Lots of delivery orders are being done. Customer service is good here as a few people came up to ask if I needed anything extra. The first bite of the raspberry croissant was a little hard but now it's fine. The raspberries are oozing flavor and the pastry cream inside is also tasty. I could eat another.

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    Pura Vida Miami - Handcrafted coffee with latte art and a hazelnut crunch acai bowl, served in a warm and welcoming all day café atmosphere.

    Handcrafted coffee with latte art and a hazelnut crunch acai bowl, served in a warm and welcoming all day café atmosphere.

    Pura Vida Miami - Fresh and healthy table spread featuring vibrant salads, nutritious bowls and wraps, all-day breakfast favorites, superfood s...

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    Pura Vida Miami - The Perfect Egg Sandwich with pasture-raised eggs, avocado, tomato, arugula and mozzarella - the ultimate healthy breakfast on-the-go

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    Rooted - 4 Bounty Box

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    4.2(18 reviews)
    1.6 miFlatiron

    One of the best quality takeouts I've ever had - so good I got it twice in one day! The chicken is…read morejust WOW and I am SO picky about chicken...perfectly cooked - crispy but still tender - deliciously seasoned throughout, not just on top. I got the spicy and it is low spice level - packed full of flavour, spaghetti squash is tomatoey and delicious, all the veggies I had were perfectly cooked and seasoned - I also tried the cauliflower and broccoli (not pictured) which were great. This is one of the few truly healthy takeout options that isn't packed full of salt sugar and additives - it tastes fresh, delicious and light. Though the portion looks quite small, it is actually very satisfying (and I can eat a lot) They get super busy (good for them as a small business!) so be aware of this when ordering at peak times in terms of wait time - my only complaint is, it is pricy - the steak in particular is quite a significant add-on. That being said, I paid for it twice in one day, so it is clearly worth it, but if I wasn't visiting - and this was a regular go-to - I would like to see prices a little more competitive. Please open in LA!!!

    Quick and very efficient. Prides itself on (with…read morejustification) about the small number of ingredients, that the only oil used is olive oil and the simplicity. The ingredients are extraordinarily high quality, portioned well , extremely tasty and fresh. Go for the chicken, mushrooms, broccoli and sweet potatoes.

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