As of Sept. 28, Urban Hawker was open but not thriving, and unfortunately the reopening received less publicity than the closing. According to an Instagram post from Hainan Jones this summer, there's was 6-month "pardon." I enjoyed the hokkien mee at Prawnaholic Collections. Some vendors are gone forever but Mr. Fried Rice and Padi D'NYC appear to be open. (I was there at night, current operating hours aren't posted but overall the market closes earlier than before). read more

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RIP Urban Hawker. Though if you wanted to recreate that part in movie plots where the protagonist we all thought had veered into untimely demise surprises everyone by miraculously making a comeback--I'm down for that too! Though on a serious note--kinda bummed bc I wanted to make one last visit before they closed July 17, though unfortunately I didn't make it back to town in time :( What a loss of a cultural connection point for the city! Food is a gateway to experiencing and understanding other cultures and this location was front and center in midtown, blocks from Times Square. In a sea of other cuisines, this part of Southeast Asia didn't/doesn't have much representation in general in Manhattan, and even less so now. Scouring articles and comments online I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they're able to find a different space in the near future! Was it the best food court? I'll admit this was easily debatable for many reasons. But each stall had their own standouts. Tradsiyon was a later addition though had really solid braised meat and veggie bowls; Hainan Jones stepped into a midtown scene several years ago with no other similar Hainanese chicken spots in midtown (a few others thankfully are around today); Kopifellas brought uniquely Singaporean/Malasian tea and coffee options; I still remember the first bite of Prawnaholic's signature shrimp and rib noodles tasting that savory goodness for the first time; and most of all I will dearly miss this location of Lady Wong, where I rarely walked away empty handed. Thank you for the memories (and think about that movie plot twist I mentioned above)! read more

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I think I grieved more for Urban Hawker closing than when my dad died. Urban Hawker wasn't successful in the way you'd expect any food hall to be successful-- their food wasn't spectacular. I rarely went home invoking a strong enthusiastic response to come back to eat something again. Their strong suite was location, space, and variety. What I loved most--besides having a reliable bathroom in Midtown--was what it became for the people around it. It was a place where office workers could decompress after work, grab a beer with coworkers, or catch up with friends they hadn't seen in a while. There was something refreshing about the atmosphere. People seemed relaxed and unguarded, shedding the polished professional persona they'd worn all day. It felt like watching the city exhale for a little while. And another thing I appreciated was their attempt to represent different nationalities under one roof. The more common items performed the worse and that's probably when you come to a space dedicated to hawker style cuisine, you expect to try some of their more novel stuff like Coffee Pork Fried Rice (from a stall that specialized in fried rice) or Noodles in Bechamel. I also frequently enjoyed their only drinks provider for the best Yuen Yang I've ever had. The method for making them seems theatrical at first but when you've had one that wasn't properly aerated, you truly taste the chalky bitter tannins. It was a good thing there was an experience worker there (possibly the owner). Who you got to make your drink was hit or miss because at varying times, my gf would be lucky enough to run into the one guy who could do it with oatmilk (she's lactose intolerant). It's sad to see this place go and there'll be many times ahead of us where we point out that that's where the Urban Hawker used to be. read more

Loved this spot! I ended up coming here twice during my trip to NYC. The location is super convenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three both times without much wait. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. Over the two visits, I tried both versions of the Hainanese chicken rice, and both were delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and I especially appreciated that the meals included Chinese broccoli. I also tried the stir-fried noodles from Hainan Jones and the beef rendang from Padi D'NYC -- both were excellent. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown! read more

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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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Urban Hawker closed on Friday last week. Jeni and I ate lunch on Thursday. It was her first time but I had gone there a few times since it had opened. We both enjoyed our meal and then it was time to say goodbye. Blame it on redevelopment. read more

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I love visiting food halls, and Urban Hawker is no exception. There were plenty of seats, and you are expected to clean up after you're done with your food - Kueh Lapis, (4/5): such a fun dessert! I liked peeling the layers (though some didn't peel perfectly). It is mildly sweet and reminds of Filipino Biko - Stingray Fried Rice, (3.75/5): this was my first time having stingray and it's actually sooo tasty. the meat reminds of a sweet crab and flaky fish. though I was a fan of the stingray, the fried rice was just ok. Considering this came from a stall specializing in fried rice I subtracted some points - Ayam Gulai, (4.25/5): I didn't know quite what I was ordering, but I'm so glad I did! This stall makes their own chili sambal and it's sooo shrimpy, punchy and complex. It added a lot to the dish, with the curry chicken + slight hint of coconut flavors and the meaty paste on top of the rice. everything works pretty well together here - just the egg was a bit overcooked and the chicken was also just slight overdone. I would go to this stall again! Nice find- I like it a lot! read more

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Good spot for big groups, especially for grabbing lunch on a rainy day before heading over to the MOMA. Lots of Asian options, and some are on the pricier side but it's in line with NYC. Hainan Jones had excellent juicy chicken over their rice and the lamb skewers at the Malay place were very good. All the desserts and drinks we tried were great too. Convenient food hall to grab a bite to eat in the heart of the city! read more

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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

Urban Hawker - One of many menu boards posted outside of the venue - Food Court Near Me - New York, New York

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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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

The Noodles stall ( Hokkien Noodle) was terrible and gave me diarrhea within 2 hours of eating it.i had nothing after this meal, just taking Antacids to cure myself. Food was expensive and will not recommend this place to anyone I hope the Mgmt realize how bad the quality is..terrible 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

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

Urban Hawker - Chicken tiki masala - Food Court Near Me - New York, New York

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

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

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

Urban Hawker - Char kway teo - Food Court Near Me - New York, New York

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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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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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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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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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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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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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

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