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Pros: - service was very fast - appreciated that they asked if I wanted the sauce separate or on top - it tastes very good, my taste buds are enjoying it a lot - got the Grilled Chicken Curry, the chicken was very tender - the portion is pretty big but it was kind of pricey (in my opinion) (my photo only shows a portion of it, shared it with a coworker because she couldn't finish it) Cons: Comments: - part of a food court called Urban Hawker - went around 12PM, it wasn't too busy but definitely quite a bit of foot traffic. When I left around 12:30PM, that's when it really started getting crowded in the food court - the music wasn't too loud, you could hear it despite all the chatter going on
The restaurant is located in urban hawker The food is good and went around 2pm Got the Fried Fish with curry rice I'm not huge on swai fish but this fried version was very tasty and well breaded The curry was good and slightly spicy. Would have defined loved it if it was in a nice plate and bowl rather than a take out container while eat there. It is a food hall so it was fine
Stopped in here after work. Located in Urban Hawkers food hall which is an Asian focused food hall and is great. Tried the recommended chicken with curry sauce with eggs and veggies. Made fresh and aromatic. I dug in and was thrilled with my meal. The chicken was juicy and not greasy. The curry sauce was awesome. The veggies were really fresh. I would eat this again without question.
I've tried a handful of spots at Urban Hawker, but this one might just be my favorite. I've tried their Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice and their Grilled Chicken Curry Rice. Both are so good. I can see why their curry sauce is in half their menu lol. The curry is not too spicy, and the flavors just hit. It pairs really well with the chicken, whether grilled or cutlet. They also add an immense amount of cabbage. I am a big fan of vegetables, so I always love when restaurants give generous portions of it in a dish. I'm honestly so stoked to come back and try their Hainanese Fish and Chips (saw many great reviews about).
Staffs were friendly. Located in Urban Hawker. The bathrooms have codes on the bottom of receipts. We ordered chicken curry. It was spicy. Other than that, it was delicious. Utensils are by the stand near the napkins. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5
In my house I absolutely hate hyperbole. But when it comes to food I'm a big fan, especially when it can be backed up. Time to try New York city's best fish and chips. I'm sure there is a lot of it so this is a bold claim. I've never had swai before. I liked it. Mild but interesting. Not too fishy with some decent texture. Kind of like tilapia that's not gross. Panko breading which is not my most favorite but it works in this case. I ended up getting a side of curry since so many things had it. I highly recommend that move. Great for dipping fries and fish. The fries are those battered ones that turn up anything in a dive bar. A little salty but good. Best fish and chips I had in nyc. That claim can be made.
The chicken curry cutlet from Smokin' Joe's is always on point. There is so much food in this dish that I often can't finish it all in one sitting. The wait time is a little long because they have so many orders, which is understandable but can be a little frustrating. There are a lot of tables surrounding the stand so I've never had an issue finding somewhere to sit. Definitely a place to check out.
One of the many food places located in Urban Hawker. Like every other place there, it is mostly just order, and wait till it is done and grab yourself so mostly just self serve. The food was actually pretty good and fulfilling. The location is a big food hall so a nice little spot to get some lunch when you're hungry with many choice available.
Pricey but tasty. Service is friendly and quick. Ambience is chaotic in the food hall but it's as expected. Food is solid. Went with a curry fried fish. You get a large filet of basa, a flaky boneless white fish cut. Good crust, fish remains moist. It's served over rice along with a fried egg some stewed cabbage and carrots and a few cherry tomatoes, and a few scoops of curry sauce. The curry is actually tasty, even for someone that usually doesn't like coconut in anything. They could probably get by with a smaller meal for a few bucks less but as it stands I can get two meals from this one dish. Anyway, there's good food but you'll pay a premium for hype and location.
My 4th visit to the Urban Hawker led me to this stall in which I've had my eye on the Hainanese Fish and Chips for some time so as an excuse to do a review of this place, this was the opportunity. I would go on my mini critique on how paying $20 for Fish and Chips is wild, well it does come with cole slaw but i don't care much for it so i completely ignored it...anyway like all of the other stalls I have visited here, the food definitely delivers in taste. Fries were nice and crispy, that semi crunchy texture that delights my taste buds and the fish, I'm not sure which one it is but it's a thick one and it is cooked and breaded so well, just melts in your mouth with the texture. I shouldn't complain about the prices here in the Hawker because the food hasn't missed as of yet and I wouldn't want it to because I want this food court to thrive. Another banger from the Urban Hawker, I recommend it.
I stopped by this place on my first visit to Urban Hawker and I'm so glad I found it! Urban Hawker itself is a great Singaporean food hall, and while I'd want to try some of the other spots there as well, I'll definitely be coming back to Smokin Joe at some point. Walking through the stalls, the news article at their booth stating they have some of the best fish and chips in New York City is what initially drew me in. The other dishes on the menu looked great too, but I knew that's what I'd have to try. The crust on the fish had good flavour, the fish was tender (albeit a bit thin), the fries were amazingly crispy (almost like Costco food court fries, if any Canadians happen to come across this) and the most addicting pineapple slaw. Each component was great on its own, and everything came together really well. While I don't think I'd had quite enough fish and chips here to substantiate the claim, the fish and chips here are a great pick and I'll definitely be back again.
I recently came here for lunch on a Saturday. I ordered their grilled chicken curry rice. Once my food was ready, I found an empty table nearby to eat my food. Even though I was not a big fan of coconut curry, it was not bad. I could eat this every day! The food here is consistently good and the staff is very friendly. From time to time, they'll have new special items on their menu.
Updating previous review, have gone back probably at least once a week since for lunch. It's a bit pricy, but so is everything else in the Urban Hawker food hall. The food is great and very consistent.
Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the flavorful food, generous portions, and friendly staff. The lively food hall atmosphere is also appreciated.
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Nestled in Urban Hawker (FYI the food court isn't closed yet!), smokin Joe hit the spot with Southeastern Asian flavors. We got the fish curry which was large enough to split. The fish was freshly fried and really tasty. The curry was more of a curry sauce but was packed with flavor, and the egg was a great complement in the dish. Go support the local businesses still in Urban Hawker - not sure what the scare was about them closing - but there is still delicious vendors like Smokin Joe ready to serve you in this gem of an Asian food court in Midtown. read more
(Urban Hawker had reopened, despite news of its closure. Unsure if this is a temporary extension, but many of the stalls remain empty inside after the initial closure.) Some of the best, crispy fish I've had! I ordered the fried fish with curry. The fish is very juicy and the outside coating is seasoned amazing and stays very crispy. The curry and steamed cabbage helps balance out the fish, though there's just enough curry to be used for dipping, so don't expect curry rice. This is a big portion too, so I ended up sharing with someone. The staff seem to make it fresh, so expect a little wait. read more
Sadly Urban Hawker will be gone after Friday but I hope Smokin Joe can resurface somewhere else. I've enjoyed various rounds of chicken and fish, of course the curry sauce is the highlight. There's some cabbage so you can feel healthy. read more
Pros: - service was very fast - appreciated that they asked if I wanted the sauce separate or on top - it tastes very good, my taste buds are enjoying it a lot - got the Grilled Chicken Curry, the chicken was very tender - the portion is pretty big but it was kind of pricey (in my opinion) (my photo only shows a portion of it, shared it with a coworker because she couldn't finish it) Cons: Comments: - part of a food court called Urban Hawker - went around 12PM, it wasn't too busy but definitely quite a bit of foot traffic. When I left around 12:30PM, that's when it really started getting crowded in the food court - the music wasn't too loud, you could hear it despite all the chatter going on read more
The restaurant is located in urban hawker The food is good and went around 2pm Got the Fried Fish with curry rice I'm not huge on swai fish but this fried version was very tasty and well breaded The curry was good and slightly spicy. Would have defined loved it if it was in a nice plate and bowl rather than a take out container while eat there. It is a food hall so it was fine read more
Stopped in here after work. Located in Urban Hawkers food hall which is an Asian focused food hall and is great. Tried the recommended chicken with curry sauce with eggs and veggies. Made fresh and aromatic. I dug in and was thrilled with my meal. The chicken was juicy and not greasy. The curry sauce was awesome. The veggies were really fresh. I would eat this again without question. read more
I've tried a handful of spots at Urban Hawker, but this one might just be my favorite. I've tried their Chicken Cutlet Curry Rice and their Grilled Chicken Curry Rice. Both are so good. I can see why their curry sauce is in half their menu lol. The curry is not too spicy, and the flavors just hit. It pairs really well with the chicken, whether grilled or cutlet. They also add an immense amount of cabbage. I am a big fan of vegetables, so I always love when restaurants give generous portions of it in a dish. I'm honestly so stoked to come back and try their Hainanese Fish and Chips (saw many great reviews about). read more
Staffs were friendly. Located in Urban Hawker. The bathrooms have codes on the bottom of receipts. We ordered chicken curry. It was spicy. Other than that, it was delicious. Utensils are by the stand near the napkins. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 read more
In my house I absolutely hate hyperbole. But when it comes to food I'm a big fan, especially when it can be backed up. Time to try New York city's best fish and chips. I'm sure there is a lot of it so this is a bold claim. I've never had swai before. I liked it. Mild but interesting. Not too fishy with some decent texture. Kind of like tilapia that's not gross. Panko breading which is not my most favorite but it works in this case. I ended up getting a side of curry since so many things had it. I highly recommend that move. Great for dipping fries and fish. The fries are those battered ones that turn up anything in a dive bar. A little salty but good. Best fish and chips I had in nyc. That claim can be made. read more
The chicken curry cutlet from Smokin' Joe's is always on point. There is so much food in this dish that I often can't finish it all in one sitting. The wait time is a little long because they have so many orders, which is understandable but can be a little frustrating. There are a lot of tables surrounding the stand so I've never had an issue finding somewhere to sit. Definitely a place to check out. read more
1 year ago
One of the many food places located in Urban Hawker. Like every other place there, it is mostly just order, and wait till it is done and grab yourself so mostly just self serve. The food was actually pretty good and fulfilling. The location is a big food hall so a nice little spot to get some lunch when you're hungry with many choice available. read more
Pricey but tasty. Service is friendly and quick. Ambience is chaotic in the food hall but it's as expected. Food is solid. Went with a curry fried fish. You get a large filet of basa, a flaky boneless white fish cut. Good crust, fish remains moist. It's served over rice along with a fried egg some stewed cabbage and carrots and a few cherry tomatoes, and a few scoops of curry sauce. The curry is actually tasty, even for someone that usually doesn't like coconut in anything. They could probably get by with a smaller meal for a few bucks less but as it stands I can get two meals from this one dish. Anyway, there's good food but you'll pay a premium for hype and location. read more
My 4th visit to the Urban Hawker led me to this stall in which I've had my eye on the Hainanese Fish and Chips for some time so as an excuse to do a review of this place, this was the opportunity. I would go on my mini critique on how paying $20 for Fish and Chips is wild, well it does come with cole slaw but i don't care much for it so i completely ignored it...anyway like all of the other stalls I have visited here, the food definitely delivers in taste. Fries were nice and crispy, that semi crunchy texture that delights my taste buds and the fish, I'm not sure which one it is but it's a thick one and it is cooked and breaded so well, just melts in your mouth with the texture. I shouldn't complain about the prices here in the Hawker because the food hasn't missed as of yet and I wouldn't want it to because I want this food court to thrive. Another banger from the Urban Hawker, I recommend it. read more
3 years ago
I stopped by this place on my first visit to Urban Hawker and I'm so glad I found it! Urban Hawker itself is a great Singaporean food hall, and while I'd want to try some of the other spots there as well, I'll definitely be coming back to Smokin Joe at some point. Walking through the stalls, the news article at their booth stating they have some of the best fish and chips in New York City is what initially drew me in. The other dishes on the menu looked great too, but I knew that's what I'd have to try. The crust on the fish had good flavour, the fish was tender (albeit a bit thin), the fries were amazingly crispy (almost like Costco food court fries, if any Canadians happen to come across this) and the most addicting pineapple slaw. Each component was great on its own, and everything came together really well. While I don't think I'd had quite enough fish and chips here to substantiate the claim, the fish and chips here are a great pick and I'll definitely be back again. read more
I recently came here for lunch on a Saturday. I ordered their grilled chicken curry rice. Once my food was ready, I found an empty table nearby to eat my food. Even though I was not a big fan of coconut curry, it was not bad. I could eat this every day! The food here is consistently good and the staff is very friendly. From time to time, they'll have new special items on their menu. read more
1 year ago
Updating previous review, have gone back probably at least once a week since for lunch. It's a bit pricy, but so is everything else in the Urban Hawker food hall. The food is great and very consistent. read more
2 years ago
4 years ago
The kid wanted chicken rice but Hainan Jones was sold out so I got him the next best thing - chicken cutlet Hainanese curry. I was advised it'd take approx 20 minutes to prepare but he ended up with his food before my hokkien mee was ready. Cutlet was crispy and tender. The curry was delicious. The braised cabbage with the curry sauce was a pleasant surprise! Reminded me of vegetarian curry at economical rice stalls. The kid really enjoyed his chicken cutlet and ate everything. Also, apparently they serve the best fish and chips in NYC (according to a food critic). read more
2 years ago
I heard that Joe's had good fish and chips so when I was in the mood for some I headed over. It's located in urban hawker so it looks like a food stall. While eating it I thought it was fine. Nothing amazing but not terrible. But afterwards I felt extremely sick. Maybe it was a fluke since there are many high level reviews but I wouldn't recommend going here. read more
4 years ago
My friend's grabbed a table while I went to scope out the places I haven't tried last time I was here. Decided I wanted to try the grilled chicken with hainese curry rice (#2) . The person warned me it would take 8 minutes. It took about 10 mins but worth the wait. Since they cook the chicken and poached egg right then and there; have some patience. The rest of the items have been prepared ahead of time (rice, 2 leafy green stalks, braised cabbage, and hainese curry sauce). I normally don't like runny eggs. This was more cooked than a fully runny egg which suited me fine. Since we had timed tickets, I had to quickly eat my food. The food was pretty good. Chicken and greens was perfectly cooked. Curry sauce with the rice was delicious. I was afraid the braised cabbage was going to be watery and overcooked, nope - it was cook I'm not a big rice person unless the rice is saucy. The rice with the curry sauce is great. Go try for yourself and decide read more
Food Court #1 Urban Hawker The Smokin' Joe's menu caught my eye. I informed one of the employees about my food allergies. The cashier recommended the #1 Chicken Cutlet and #3 Fish Cutlet. I ordered the #1 Chicken Cutlet with brown sauce. I couldn't try the curry sauce because of my coconut allergy. My good friend Cynthia and I grabbed a table at the public plaza across the street from Urban Hawker. Food: #1 Chicken Cutlet ($16) - nothing special Note: Bring cash with you to avoid paying a 3.5% surcharge! read more
7 months ago
1 year ago
If you can't decide which stall to order from at Urban Hawker, I would recommend stopping by Smokin Joe. We ordered the fish and chips which includes one large piece of fried fish on a bed of fries with a side of coleslaw and tartar sauce. The dish was well seasoned and there was just the right amount of batter on the fish. The fries are addicting. We also ordered the chicken cutlet which comes as a platter including rice, cabbage and a fried egg. The curry sauce poured over it is mild in flavor but delicious. This platter could be enough for two meals if you aren't too hungry. read more
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I got the grilled chicken curry combo. Comparing the dish to the picture on the menu is like night and day. Maybe I should have asked for the fried egg to be sunny side up or over easy. Instead, it was like those eggs you find in a McDonald's egg McMuffin. The grilled chicken was juicy and tender. The vegetables were kind of random with cabbage and cherry tomatoes. Didn't really have any cohesion. I guess anywhere you go here, it's $19 for any main dish in the Urban Hawker food court. Could be higher depending on inflation. I'd recommend coming earlier in the day. Anything for dinner after 7 pm is a ghost town. All the chefs look tired and many ingredients are low. At least they were able to make my dish. Some other restaurants in the fridge in the food court simply closed up shop even though it wasn't even that late at night. Maybe they need to hire McKinsey consultants or use AI to stock inventory for demand. read more
4 years ago
Ordered the #1 - Chicken cutlet. All their dishes are $16 with taxes $17.42. The portion size was good, really filled me up and the food was hot and fresh. The dish included chicken cutlet with curry rice, a fried egg, a stalk of what I think was Chinese broccoli, some cabbage and some cherry tomatoes. Overall, very good flavors and I had no complaints. Would definitely go back to try some of their other dishes. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Chicken katsu curry never disappoints! Located in Urban Hawker food court and speedy service even during lunch rush. read more
3 years ago
Urban hawker market is a welcome addition to midtown and one of the destinations for fry guys is Smokin' Joes. They are lightly salted and I suspect intentionally avoiding any risk of distracting from the star of this dish - the the thin swai fish with tight crunchy bread crumb. It may be unmemorable on its own, but is a great rhythm section to the star of the show. If you're getting fries here, you're going to have to call them chips and get them with this special fish! read more
3 years ago
Guys!! This curry was so good!!! The fish in the picture is folded in half, so it doesn't look as big as it was. Not only was it delicious it was literally fried right when I ordered it. Came out perfect. This place is super worth it and the box even came with an egg plus some cabbage. Can probably work for two lunches :) read more
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