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We happened on this spot on the way to a show, and so happy we did. Such a cozy small dining room,…read moretastefully and simply designed. Everything was delicious! I had the classic Tonkatsu Ramen, with an egg - The pork ws seared and still so tender! The broth was very flavorful. My husband has a salmon rice bowl, and he loved it. He said the fish was cooked perfectly! We started with veggie gyoza, and they do them in a very interesting way. Very flat and all fried together. We were surprised when they brought them, but they were awesome! we were. fan of this style almost immediately! The waiter gently recommended the pork gyoza (his preference) but not everyone at the table eats meat, so we stayed with the vegetable. We really enjoyed our meal! everything was quick, the service was above and beyond, we would happily return!

Overall: 3 stars…read more Small calm restaurant with lots of options for our vegetarian friends. As a non-vegetarian though, from my small sample size, I was not too eager to want to try more nor come back, although it doesn't taste bad. Gyudon - This bowl had more onion than beef, which is not ideal for a fulfilling main. The poached egg is impressively petite, and the bowl otherwise has a pleasant sweetness to it. Food: -1 Presentation: E Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

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Sesame Chicken More beautiful than heaven…read moreVery yummy soup (Definitely worthy of a visit, good pricing and quality on the lunch specials)

Surprisingly to find good Chinese food in a spot of Manhattan I did not expect good Chinese food…read more Pei dan sau yuk jook was pretty good, eggplant clay pot, green beans, all equally good. Har gow were the one decidedly average dish, and even they they were certainly acceptable enough. Service was solid, interior is super cliche, but, well, it was pretty good all around. Not sure I'd rave like crazy about it, but definitely a solid spot for any locals.

Steamed Veggie Dumplings

Shrimp Dumplings / Har-Gau

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Steamed Char Siu Bao

The Pho 2

3.7(245 reviews)

1.2 mi•Chelsea

Came here with the kids before a big thunderstorm, so thankful they had space left for us to sit…read moreat. The place was pretty busy and had a good amount of choices to select for. The kids went for the Pho bowls and I went for the salad. Food came out relatively quick -service was also good. Definitely a good neighborhood option.

Seeing the current reviews i feel like this place is very underrated. We were here on a saturday…read morenight and all the food was really good, we got two types of bahn mi and vegetable dumplings. One bahn mi was a vegetarian and the other was pork and they were both great, sometimes the vegetarian ones aren't done as well so I was happy. Service was great, prices were even better, and the food came out quickly. Definitely worth a visit.

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Jun-Men Ramen Bar

4.2(741 reviews)

1.2 mi•Chelsea

Incredible ramen. Service was very good and fast, price was…read moredecent and food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended.

My friends and I were starving when we came here at around 8:30pm and we were so glad there was no…read moreline! I got the spicy pork ramen and it was delicious-the broth is not as rich as other places but that was fine with me, as I wasn't in the mood for super rich broth. I really, really liked the chashu-it was moist, tender, a little fatty, and was well-seasoned. I just wish that the ramen was a little bit spicier. The egg was cooked perfectly soft boiled, and the noodles were thin noodles, which is my favorite kind of ramen noodles. The store was pretty cute and modernly decorated, and the service was friendly, nice, and fast. Would return if I'm ever in the area!

Fried Sweet Potatoes (basically fries but very good)

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Religulious delicious bun

Friedman's

4.0(3.4k reviews)

0.8 mi•Midtown West

My daughter was recently diagnosed with celiacs and has been searching for good food. She is also…read morea vegetarian so it's been extremely difficult. We went to Friedman's before a concert and we were so happy! The staff were very friendly and the food was amazing! There were so many options that it was difficult to decide. Not only did we have a wonderful meal but she was able to enjoy a strawberry shortcake! Our experience was incredible and we will definitely be visiting again.

uch a bright and delightful spot for brunch! Maplewood Kitchen and Bar completely won me over. The…read moregolden pancakes were huge, fluffy, and topped perfectly with fresh berries, while the artisan sandwiches tasted incredible with fresh, quality ingredients. Warm, lively energy, charming interior, and very sweet service. I will definitely be back!

Breakfast and $10 mimosas all daayyyyyy.

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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ICHIRAN Midtown

4.2(1.7k reviews)

0.8 mi•Midtown West

Ramen Worth Coming Back For…read more ICHIRAN Midtown did not disappoint! The ramen was rich, flavorful, and perfectly satisfying, with noodles that had just the right texture and a broth that kept me going back for another sip. The whole experience--from the focused atmosphere to that first bite--made it easy to see why people love ICHIRAN. Definitely a spot I'd come back to without hesitation. Already can't wait for my next bowl!

I heard of this type of dining being common in Japan. When I was recommended this place in NY, I…read moreknew I had to check it out! Having your own little private booth made it feel unique compared to a typical ramen restaurant. I only waited around 5-10 minutes for dinner which wasn't too bad. I got the Classic Tonkotsu Ramen, and everything about it hit the spot. The broth was super flavorful and savory with the perfect amount of saltiness. It was rich without being overwhelming, and the portion was just right for me. The overall atmosphere was casual and chill. There is a self-serve water station and hand sanitizer available. You don't really interact with the staff. They would open the window and put your food on your table. There is a call button if you need to order more food, but overall, not much interaction. Perfect for solo dining!

Host area with ichiran souvenir food and trinkets

Classic Tonkotsu Ramen

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Matcha Pudding

Soup Spot

4.3(299 reviews)

0.8 mi•Midtown West

I love this place. Ever since hale and hearty went out, this has been my go to! The soup is so…read moregood, I get it at least 2 or 3 times a week! Friendly employees that are always nice and quick! For to go, you can't ask for anything better! I just wish they had a website with the daily menu, other than that, this spot is truly a NYC gem! Bravo!

Tiny shack behind MSG w delicious Manhattan clam chowder!…read more Ok egg salad in tortilla, fresh veg-

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Excellent Dumpling House

4.0(880 reviews)

1.1 mi•Chelsea

Located in Chelsea, this casual Chinese spot is honestly a gem. My friends and I came for a quick…read morebite and got their XLB, beef stir-fy, and pork chops and everything was really good. Portions were reasonable and prices were very affordable. Would definitely come back.

Decided to stop in this location as it was in the area where we were taking a class…read more Online stated they were open late so decided to see their options. Upon entering they informed that they are open late just that certain things aren't on the "open late" menu. Decided to keep it simple. Ordered the scallion pancake and a veggie bun. The scallion pancakes were good and the bun was nice and soft. The decor was cute as well.

0.9 mi•Chelsea, Midtown West

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Sizzling Eggplant with Garlic Sauce

Witch Topokki Manhattan

4.4(198 reviews)

If you love tteokbokki, this is the place for you!! I did the AYCE lunch, and it was absolutely…read moreworth the price! For $20 per person, you get access to tons of different tteokbokki shapes, meats, vegetables, fried accoutrements, and toppings! I loved how customizable the experience was, right down to the bowls of powder that make the sauce -- you can both experiment and pick exactly what you want! This is a must-visit for me whenever I go to NYC now.

there are few AYCE meals I like, but witch Topokki is good at offering a variety of different kinds…read moreof foods if you're not sure what to go for. They offer AYCE Topokki which is the kind of meal my partner and I decided to go for but they also have AYCE hotpot if you're not a huge fan of Topokki. This place has a bunch of Topokki galore: different flavored rice cakes with different sauces ranging from mild to spicy and even tomato broth flavorings!! We opted for tomato broth with ramen and a wide range of Topokkis...the section I want to flag is the ramen shelf. There's top ramen, Jin ramen, and just cup noodles and varieties of ramen you can put in your broth if you want to know what kind of noodles it's coming from. The service is quick and it's self serve so you get up from your table to pick what you want. There's also a fried food section if you want other types of food to eat. As pictured, there's fries, wings, and fried rice cakes. The ambiance is lively with posters of Korean idols everywhere (I'm a BTS fan, so there's V everywhere, yay :) ) and they have good fruit teas and cocktails. It's a large place with designs of witches everywhere; this WITCH Topokki. it's clever and the food is filling and warm.

0.8 mi•Chelsea, Midtown West

Veggies

Fried hard boiled eggs

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Hanamizuki Cafe

4.2(632 reviews)

Pros: great food and great prices!…read more This is such an adorable cafe with delicious onigiri at a reasonable price! I had their lunch set that came with two onigiris, a small side, and miso soup for roughly 16 dollars. Each onigiri was flavorful with a good ratio of rice and filling. I got the salmon pickled radish onigiri and the mentaiko cheese onigiri. Both were delicious, but my favorite was hands down the mentaiko cheese onigiri! The saltiness of the mentaiko paired with the mildness of the mozzarella cheese was a delicious combination. Service was great and fast! The ambiance was very warm and there was a lot of space. Definitely would come back to try all the options.

adorable interior and lots of seating…read more i got the onigiri combo and it was actually a lot more filling than i expected! you get to choose 2 onigiri and it comes with a side and miso soup too which was all yummy. for the onigiris, i chose the salmon one and the mentaiko one. i liked the mentaiko one more because it had more flavor whereas the salmon one was a bit dry. i definitely want to come back to try the other onigiri and the tea/dessert! quick service, not too busy on a friday night. good quick option for a solo dinner after work.

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Rice Ball Combo

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Salmon, Tuna, Karage, Hojicha

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11 years ago

Does anyone know where this guy is now? I miss his soups.

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