Boyfriend and I stopped by Urban Hawker for lunch before our Broadway show, which was only located some minutes walking distance away. Urban Hawker isn't a restaurant, but a food hall with lots of Singaporean and Malaysian food vendors. This means lots of different options to choose from. :) We split a Hainanese chicken rice plate and an order of chicken and lamb skewers, both of which tasted very yummy. While we also wanted to try a dessert, the dessert stall we were interested in was unmanned. We were also feeling pretty full from our main lunch items. read more

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I heard about this Asian Singaporean inspired food hall in the middle of Midtown, so I was curious to try it out. I finally stopped by for dinner around 5-6pm. From my initial impression, I was honestly kind of underwhelmed. When I first entered, it seemed like a ghost town with so many of the tables empty like it had just opened minutes ago. Towards the later evening after 6:30-7pm, it started to get packed towards the back. This food hall consisted of several stalls mostly Singaporean & Indian cuisines - with some hint of Filipino, Chinese, Malaysian , etc. You order, find a table and pick up your food when it's ready. [Just note that some dishes come out in plastic containers as if you are taking it to-go even though you are dining in]. I opted for a Singaporean spot called Prawnaholic and opted for the #3 HOKKIEN MEE. Don't get me wrong, it was good. But I'm not sure that the dish was that good to equate the cost in terms of portion size or taste. Maybe if it was slightly cheaper, I could make sense of coming back, but otherwise, I think I would prefer buying other dishes elsewhere. Overall, I find that price are high (typical midtown prices for foods) for average tasting foods. I personally was okay with trying it once and would prefer other food options as opposed to this food hall. read more

Terrific idea for a one-stop food hall type of location to experience a large amount of diverse cuisines from the other side of the world. Fresh ingredients, delicious flavors, and an excellent way to try something new. Service is fast and friendly. Multiple menu boards are displayed on the storefront sidewalk to mull over so many choices and perhaps narrow it down. read more

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Interesting concept of a Singapore-inspired food hall in Midtown. Singapore is a truly a melting pot with strong representation from China, Malaysia, and India and the food reflects the diversity. Had a chance to try chicken rice, satay, and biryani. The chicken rice was one of the more decent versions I have had in the states, while the satay was probably the best dish. The biryani, however, fell flat. Prices seemed decent, and while the satay was pricey, it was very good. Urban Hawker is worth at least one visit. read more

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If you really want to enjoy a Singaporean and Malaysian food hall then Urban Hawker is that place for you! This place has all the flavors that everyones loves and it gets very busy during the lunch hours as all the workers in the area come here good food. The service at the here varies per stall but they are all mostly fast and they serve a decent large portion. The food hall has tons of seating, and a lively atmosphere filled with workers and tourists. read more

We went here for dinner after walking around the Rockefeller area. It was a Saturday where the weather was a little variable and a street fair going on so there wasn't too crowded. There are different stalls with one stall was all different types of fried rice. I don't know what it is about the fried rice but it was soo good! It was super flavorful and the chinese sausage was neither too salty or greasy. The Hainan chicken was also good with the chicken rice tasting well. There were so many things to pick from! I would go back again to try. It was a little pricey but I assuming it was due to the part of the city we were in. Food came out super quick. read more

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While walking from the Midtown Hilton to our show we walked by and walked in with no expectations. We were blown away. The had an amazing hainan chicken place and a kofi shop right next door. Food was so good and authentic! Highly recommend read more

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If you're hankering for Asian cuisine but can't quite decide what exactly you want to have for dinner, then Urban Hawker is the place for you. It's a dining hall with fare from a variety of Asian cultures, from Filipino to Hainanese, Japanese to Malaysian. I visited with a group on a Friday evening. Since it was later at night there was plenty of seating (if you go during peak hours it can be hard to find a table). I ordered fried rice with fried pork chops from a vendor called "Mr Fried Rice". It was very good! My husband ordered Hainanese fish and chips from a different vendor, and it was honestly the best fish and chips I've ever had - and that's coming from someone who doesn't like fish! He also ordered a Singapore Sling from a bar called "The Sling Bar", and he also said it was good. I would definitely return to Urban Hawker if I were to be around this area. On my return, though, I would come back for the fish and chips! read more

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Cute food hall in a convenient location. Plenty of seating, restaurant options, and clean bathrooms. Casual ambiance where you bus your own tables. Would be great if there were basic items like napkin dispensers at each table and a communal water station. read more

Really great food court that I've been meaning to cone for a while as it is not super easy to find this type of asian food in the city. There's a good variety of vendors to choose from (will have to come back for the kay's toast) and plenty of seating inside! read more

It takes a tough man to make a tender chicken, or to admit to a lapse in news judgment. I've been a staunch advocate for Urban Hawker, raving about it to co-workers and even insisting that people I've never met should check it out when visiting NYC. This fandom has generally worked well, introducing new people to outstanding cuisine in the middle of Chipotleland, but once took a dark turn when my evangelism was too stringent. But have I reviewed it on Yelp? My heart and my best intentions tell me I have, but the facts and evidence tell me I haven't. Smokin' Joe has a been standby, with a delightful curry sauce whether you get fish or chicken. In recent visits I've been trying Padi D'NYC. From the regular menu I've enjoyed lontong and beef rendang but if a nasi lemak special happens during your visit check it out. The most exotic option at Mr. Fried Rice is stingray fried rice. With a name like Prawnoholic, I've always gone for the crustacean side of things but tonight I learned that the Torched Sesame Pork Rib Noodles are great too, with a complex, spicy but not overpowering sauce. read more

This was an amazing find in New York. A wide selection of food stalls with delicious food. My friends from Malaysia think Urban Hawker is amazing! So do I. If you like southeast Asian food, this place is for you. Plenty of seating and there are restrooms. read more

Great place to go if everyone can't decide on a place. This has so many choices, I've eaten her twice with great food both times. Recently had pad Thai at the noodle bar, it was so flavorful and big portions. Go with an appetite! read more

I go here everytime I start reminiscing about my time in Singapore. Plenty of stalls that offer many different types of dishes, perfect for whatever mood you might be in. On my most recent trip, I stopped in & tried the Singapore Hokkien Mee from Prawnaholic stall. Great portion and what a fantastic balance of all the different flavors. & they had a lychee drink - yum! Look forward to coming back soon. Love that we have to is in the neighborhood. read more

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Super overpriced and overhyped imo. I got the chicken tiki masala from the Indian stand and it was soo bad like truly the worst Indian food I've had. First the color of the chicken and rice was so red it seemed artificial? And the chicken itself was so incredibly salty which made it hard to eat. 100% do not recommend. I also got the honey lemon sour plum from kopifellas and it was super mid and overpriced. Definitely wouldn't recommend or get again. I know this place is known specifically for Singaporean food but the prices in general are so high I just don't think it's even worth it. read more

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Very good location in midtown but a little pricey for lunch . A little overwhelming as there are so many good looking options to choose from. If you are into Indian & Singaporean food, this is the place to go to. I had the fried fish and chips, forgot the name of the vendor as it is a food hall. It was good, sad to say you spend $17 for one piece of fish and chips, at least I tried it. Allegedly it was nominated to be one of the best spots for the fried fish, I've honestly had better. I purchased a Samosa , veggie, as I was leaving and glanced at Lady Wu's, pastries but kept going as I had already overspent. Nice place to try but as a regular, there are other options. This replace Cafe Dukes and I really wish it hadn't. read more

We came by for lunch, it's a food court. Great place to eat with a lot of choices. I got the Nasi Lemak from Malaysian food for 20$ + tax, good but could be better, sadly it's not as warm as I would like it to be. Then my bf got Curry Chicken Cutlet rice I believe it's 19$+ Tax. Chicken was okay, a little dry but one food I won't recommend getting is the Curry Fries, so we assume (ik we shouldn't assume) that the curry is the thick type of curry, but it's so light almost has little to no tasted to it, got the fries for 6$ + tax, if your kids want fries, just get the regular. U need code for the restrooms and it's on the receipt. read more

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This Singapore-inspired Asian food market is located in the midtown entertainment center, and they have variety choices as a food court. I like this one stop idea for all kinds of Asian food. read more

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Came here for a quick bite. I was a bit disappointed to find several stalls were closed. The ambiance was just so so though it appeared to be clean. We enjoyed the Prawnaholics place. Just wished there were more options. read more

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A Singaporean food hall in the heart of Midtown Manhattan is def a standout in the midst of the generic options in the area. The caveat however, is the price point. Understandable because of the area, but as someone who is from that part of the world, a but hard to swallow paying close to $20 USD for most of the entrees in this food hall. I've been here a number if times but mostly only frequent Lady Wong & Kopifellas. Haven't tried too many of the food vendors there until my most recent trip last month when my visiting cousin wanted to go. The vendors I tried and my reviews: Lady Wong - 5/5 must visit. I get the kuih which is like bites of nostalgia from my childhood. My favorite is the cassava, but all the other kuihs are good too. The angku was the only one that wasn't on par for me. Idk if they still make their sardine puffs, but it's delish! Kopifellas - 5/5 I always get either iced coffee or yuan yang. Just amazing. Pricey, yes. But not any pricier than Starbucks. Tried the kaya toast recently and wasn't a fan. Tasted nothing like the kaya toast I'm accustomed to. Prawnaholics - 4/5 Pretty good char kuow teoh. The pork lard bits are def a plus. Might be just a bit mush. Mr Fried Rice - 2.5/5 This was wildly disappointing. For a place that specializes in fried rice, I'm expecting your fried rice to be excellent. We got the stingray option. The fish was pretty good but the fried rice was abysmal. Completely bland and dry. Padi - 4/5 we got the lamb & chicken combo satay. Never had lamb satay before and it was absolutely phenomenal. Usually the chicken satay is always better but the lamb was def better. Absolutely loved it. Jakarta Munch - 4/5 I got a chicken noodle dish here and it was really good. Def give them a try! It's definitely a place worth visiting if you want something outside the box in this area. read more

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Lots of different vendors, so each person can choose what they want - Singaporean, Indonesian, Malaysian, Filipino, etc. I got lontong from Malaysian place, something I haven't had before, was very good. read more

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In a city with all types of food, this food hall is made up of several Asian themed food spots for what ever you feel like. I have eaten at a few spots and everything was tasty. I would say the Hainan chicken was my favorite but the ramen was also delicious. With many other options, I will definitely be back and would recommend this spot if you are craving some Asian food. read more

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As a Malaysian, I loved this place! Such a great variety of stalls, each with a focus on the different Asian subcuisines. I tried out Padi d'NYC which specializes in authentic Malay food- lontong, mee rebus, nasi lemak, satay. The mee rebus was excellent and the chicken satay was also very good. Good sized portions, and halal too. The staff was friendly and spoke Bahasa with me. I liked the vibe of the food hall- a dressed up, trendier version of the hawker centers back home. read more

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Oh, Prawnaholics. You live up to the hype. First off, Urban Hawker is such a cool market! I was actually very shocked to find a south/southeast Asian market smack in the middle of midtown! While there were many places I wanted to try, Prawnaholics has my beloved char kway teo, so I made a beeline for that place. The noodles were divine! I've never been to Malaysia, so I've only had this dish here in the states, but this was the first time there were pieces of lard in the noodles as is custom. Also the portion is HUGE!! I sat to eat for about 10-15 mins and during that time, two people passing by asked me where I had gotten my food-- it looked and smelled (and tasted!) that good. read more

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My favorite Singaporean/ Malaysian food court near my office. Their matcha pandan crepe cake and pandan rice cake are to die for. Malaysian chicken satay are my go to bites here. Chicken rice is really good too. I like that they have a restroom downstairs. Since it's a food court, you can grab the utensils and napkins by yourself and put the trays back to the shelves after you're done eating. read more

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I love this spot in NYC! It's their version of a Singapore cafe. The inside is big with plenty of seating and a lot of different food stalls. I ordered the roasted hainan chicken, and I loved it!! It was the perfect portion and reasonably priced. My sister ordered the Singaporean laksa, and that was also super tasty. I would definitely come back again to try more food! read more

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Food is only average. Tastes just like a corporate lunch spot. They also charge you a fee for using a credit card, but don't tell you about it. You only find out on the receipt read more

Such a great spot to satisfy different taste buds that love all types of Asian food! The food hall has plenty of seating and so many different stalls, between sushi, Indian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Chinese, Filipino, boba tea, dessert and beyond! The white beehoon from the White Restaurant was my absolute favorite but they told us that they were closing in a few weeks (this was in the beginning of September) The butter chicken was okay but the naan didn't seem as fresh. Pork adobo comes with a decent portion of pork. There's still so much more to try! All of the food was ready within a few minutes of ordering They also have a bathroom downstairs read more

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We were there in a Saturday afternoon and got takeout for dinner. Singaporean chicken rice set from Hainan Jones and Beef Rendang from Padi D'Nyc. Both were scrumptious and service fast and friendly. Word of caution, this place is crazy busy weekday lunch hours. BTW bathroom key code 5820 read more

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This is a great spot to visit before seeing a show. Big food court with lots of Singaporean and Indian options that street vendor-style. Liked the bee hoon shrimp dish and the Singaporean fried rice. The options are so unique and varied for any craving. read more

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Woahhh was all I could think as we walked into this modern, hip, Singaporean food hall in the heart of NYC. There were tons of southeast Asian flavors and cuisines in this melting pot of a spot. It's too bad not all of the stalls were open that day. The absolute hands down BEST thing I had at Urban Hawker was from TRADISYON, a Filipino vendor was the Rambutan Pineapple Salad. It was refreshing, tangy, savory, and soo unique. It was loaded with rambutan, pineapple, jicama, and cucumber. I was enamored with the contrast of flavors and was particularly intrigued by the crunch. It took me a while to figure out what it was and then I realized the salad was topped with corn nuts!! It was so genius and sooo good. I vowed to find a way to remake the dish someday at home. In the meantime, I will just have to make the trek to Urban Hawker to relive the experience. read more

This place gave me such nostalgia for Singapore and Malaysia! All the stalls were packed full of good flavor and I was so excited to get to try some foods I hadn't had since I was in Singapore. I got some kopi and Kaya toast as well as hainan chicken rice and my mom got some beef rendang. It was heavenly! read more

Date: Saturday, May 4th, 2024 Time: around 6:45pm Party of: 4 Meal: Dinner *Wok & Staple *Hainan Jones *Mr Fried Rice *Prawnaholic *The Sling Bar Our strategy was to divide and conquer once we found a table. The hubby and I ended up getting the Black Pepper Crab from Wok & Staple and the Hainanese Chicken Rice from Hainan Jones, while the boys grabbed food from the other three spots. It was fairly busy when we got here, but not too hard to find a table. We actually ended up bumping into some friends here as well. Small world, huh? So we all sat together with our party of 6. I love variety, so this was a good find. Obviously pricier than a hawker center in Singapore, but not a bad spot to fulfill that craving. Glad I was finally able to check this place out! REVIEW #3401 read more

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A nested food court that is suppose to be for Singapore street food but from visiting it seems like mostly just asian food in general. It is mostly just self service as you find where you want to eat, grab your order, food and find a place to eat. No much to say about ambience except it is just a semi busy food court. read more

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This is a pretty good food hall! There are a lot of good choices of Asian cuisine for you to try. I got the Wok and Staple to try the Singapore Chili Crab! It was pretty good! I would recommend walking around and seeing what you want first before deciding since there is so much to see and try! read more

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I've been to this Singaporean / Asian food hall a couple of times now. The interior is vast, with a very nice, organized layout. There was also seating throughout the space. The first time I came here, it was with a bunch of friends after church. It was a little overwhelming because there were so many tasty looking options. I finally decided on the Teriyaki Salmon with fried rice from Mr. Fried Rice. However, what I was actually served did not match the photo, which showed Chinese sausage fried rice. There definitely was not any sausage in the rice. The Salmon was decent, as it was tender and marinated in the sweet teriyaki sauce. The rice, however, was quite bland. I also got Pumpkin Spice kopi coffee from Kopifellas, which was enjoyable. There was a nice pumpkin flavor and the coffee was smooth and creamy with just the right amount of sweetness. I tried some desserts from Lady Wong, including the exquisite looking Coffee Ferraro Rocher Cake and Ube Nian Gao. I really wasn't a fan of the Ferraro Rocher Cake and there was not even a hint of any coffee and barely any hazelnut taste. Thankfully I was able to get my money back for that. The Ube Nian Gao was delicious and satisfyingly sticky. The second time I visited, I brought a friend for dinner. I went with Prawnaholics dish consisting of shrimp, ribs with noodles. This was beautifully plated, and very good. The shrimp was succulent, juicy, while the ribs were perfectly cooked and full of bold flavor. The noodles were nicely al dente. From Kopifellas, I had the White Chocolate kopi coffee, which was a lovely blend of cocoa and coffee. This is a wonderful concept, and executed fairly well. The staff are helpful and welcoming. Prices are decent, especially for the area. Next time, I would like to get the Black Pepper Crab from Uglylicious and the Mango Sticky Rice Tart from Lady Wong. read more

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Overpriced, yes Tasty, yes Variety, yes and no Food 4/5 Mr Fried Rice might be the safest and most popular option You cannot go wrong with fried rice especially the option with the shrimp or bbq pork Too many curry options Drinks 1/5 Kopifellas is $10 for boba milk tea, yes, $10 and the tea flavor ain't that strong All other food stalls sell some sort of canned soft drink for $3 and above No water station Desserts 5/5 This is where the winner is gonna be Lady Wong does not beat Lady M but it is a completely different concept We are talking glossy small cakes with unique Asian ingredients that are both rich and mousse-y read more

This Hawker Center is just like the kind in Singapore, and brings back good memories of camaraderie and family reunions. The seating area is clean inside, and well lit. The atmosphere is nice: as in this is not the kind of food court filled with rowdy people. There is a good selection of Indian, Singaporean, and Indonesian food. It's even challenging to make up your mind about what to eat! Next time I go to NYC, I'll be hoping to come back. read more

Overhyped - Tourist Trap I am super disappointed with the food we got on our visit to this supposedly raved Hawker "food hall". Probably made famous with the late Anthony Bourdain backing & concept but not sure if the food truly 100% represents Singapore. (Guess I'll find this Summer!). The space is nice but definitely could have more seatings, a little awkward how close some tables were to each other; like an island and inconvenient to go from one stall to another without bumping into other patrons. We went early, plenty of seatings, they have service ppl cleaning so they kept it clean. Food: -Lady Wong - 4/5 (amazing Pandan dessert, wish the box held it more firmly... train ride damaged it just a bit) -Kopifellas - 3/5 (tried the Yuan Yang, coffee + tea mix, it was good, wish it was hotter, lukewarm is not my preference; $5 + tip). -White Restaurant - 3/5 (signature set... boon hee? Basically a vermicelli in sauce/broth w/ chicken and shrimp. This was very flavorful. The chicken was tough AF tho; $23 set). -Hainan Jones - 2/5 (OG Chicken Rice... biggest disappointment, I was really hyped to eat this. Bc that guy who did a food tour w Mark Weins said it would be amazing... and some ppl says it's better than my fav LYK on 14th st.... verdict; Absolute BS. Chicken was not room temperature - colder than expected, not smooth like silk, room was too soft, some dry blood remnants not what I would want to see... just utter disappointment; worse - it's $22! WTF?! Hard Pass). It's not made for NYKers... go elsewhere. #yelpinginthecity #nyceats read more

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I've been here several times and tried a few of the stands, though it seems like the businesses come and go every so often. A few stay consistent, including the Hainan chicken stand, which has been my favorite by far. Their chicken and rice is flavorful and seasoned delightfully, though I would caution against adding too much of their sauce as it is quite salty. Stands that have since vanished include rice noodles, dim sum, which is unfortunate, though I am glad the Indian food stand that served me the driest roast chicken I had ever had is not longer around. Afterward your meal, it's customary to stop at Lady Wong for a sweet treat! read more

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