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    Ya Valio

    4.1 (9 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Birria Empanadas and Ya Valió Nachos
    Evangelia L.

    Happy New Year everyone! For my first review in 2025 I will be reviewing this Mexican hidden gem. In a quiet area on Steinway sits this amazing restaurant! My mom and I came here on a Friday night for dinner. Fun place for a night out with friends. We went during the happy hour and I found everything to be reasonably priced. They had a DJ playing great Latin music. Note that on some days they have live music! Check their Instagram @yavalionyc for potential days. Our server was friendly. To start off, my mom and I ordered the Birria Empanadas and Nachos. These nachos were different than the typical nachos I've had, but in a good way. They were topped generously with melted cheese, refried beans, and some sauces. Chips were nice and crispy. The birria empanadas were also generously filled and fried nicely. Meat was tender. Could have used a little more flavor, but still good! We ordered El Classico Burrito and chose shrimp as our protein. This burrito was perfect! Very flavorful and filling. Can easily be shared with someone. Probably one of the best burritos I've had. The burrito also came with a tasty chipotle-like sauce and a green sauce. For dessert, we ordered a Tres Leches. This was also different than the typical Tres Leches I've had as it was topped with caramel, but so delicious! Although it's not made in the restaurant, their Tres Leches supplier knows how to make a cake! I'll definitely be coming back to this place soon to try more on the extensive menu they have. Note that there's a 20% gratuity automatically added on to the bill.

    Jas C.

    I really wanted to give them a better review, especially after reading all these amazing reviews. Disclaimer* I am very picky with meats and their textures. If you are like me you will understand. They should get a 5 star review technically BUT since I thought the food was awful I had to be very transparent. Came here for a bday dinner for myself with my husband. Called to make reservations just in case . As we did not need them the place wasn't too busy when we got there. When we were seated we weee given a choice of seats or higher seats by the window. I picked the booths by the window. Then we asked if we could switch because it was very cold by the window. Not a problem. Waitress was super nice and helpful. We started with margaritas they were ok I also tried the llorona drink it was good a little sweet just like the waitress said. It's made like a coconut margarita but with i think grenadine I would be wrong. I ended up sticking with coconut margaritas the rest of the night they were so good. We ordered nachos with chicken. Now i LOVE Mexican food I always order nachos. But these were not it . They were individually loaded with beans cheese and the protein which we opted to chicken. It was dark meat and cut very thick and it gave me like a chewy taste that I did not liked . I had to pick through the nachos to just eat the ones with white meat. My husband ordered the chotizo fondue it came with blue tortillas he said it was very good. He also ordered a chorizo and shrimp burrito. He said it was okay and then really disliked it when he bit a piece and the shell of the shrimp was in the burrito. I asked the waitress if the chicken tacos had the same chicken as the nacho because it was kinda thick she offered that they can shred it. Okay we can do that. When they came out they looked so dry topped with a bit of onions and cilantro. No die of guacamole or sour cream. Unless I had to ask for it not sure. They were absolutely flavorless. Like no seasoning. I spit it out it was bad. I'm not going to complain because I didn't like the way it taste. Taste is subjective and I know I'm picky BUT it was the worst tacos I've ever had. And the place is so nice the vibe, the service. Unfortunately the food was not it here. The bathrooms were clean there was even a heater inside. It was very cold in the restaurant. Some ppl still had their coats on as they were eating. I personally cannot eat with my coat on it's very uncomfortable. Also I realized i didn't get a pic of the tacos.

    Susan R.

    We have been dining at Ya Valio since earlier this year, and Adrian is the absolute BEST server/bartender/manager you could ever ask for! He always provides us with the most accommodating and excellent experience. We typically go for their happy hour drink and food specials, and their Margarita pitcher Monday deal, and I promise that you will not regret! Gracias, Adrian, for always providing us with an exceptional experience. See you soon! Salud!

    Steal burrito
    Steph W.

    Ambiance (5/5): The exterior and interior walls are covered in mural art! It is eye catching and a nod to art. The wall décor, ceiling, sides, bar table, everything was thought out and brings a vibrant energy to the establishment. The dining experience on a Friday night was almost too bright inside, but the background latino music was a nice addition to the energy. Hookha was available as we noticed one a few tables away. Apparently on Saturday nights, they hire a DJ; excited to visit again to see how the vibe changes. Service (5/5): Our party dined close to 9pm so there was no the usual dinner rush but almost all the tables in the front dining area were occupied. We were attended to often and our server, Celia, was such a sweet gal who served us with courtesy. Cocktails: The cocktails here are artisan with unique cups or presentations (such as dry ice!) I definitely want to return to try some. Food: The food was really unique and presentation was amazing. It was also very affordable for the portion size! Elote Corn (5/5): The presentation was awesome with a lid that was burned with a butane torch to give the corn a smoky taste! The corn was made with a blend of cheese, mayo, and spices that really provided a wonderful taste. Unfortunately, a bit too salty though. Lamb Shank (4/5): The lamb portion was insane! The meat was definitely tender but the outer most layer was overcooked--charred and dry. Only the inner parts near the bone were tasty. The sauce to drizzle on top provided an additional moisture and flavor to it. The sautéed mushrooms were flavorful. Steak Burrito (4/5): The cuts of the steak were slightly cooked to well-done. The burrito is much preferred over their taco plates due to the portion size. The sauce is where this dish exceled!! The sesame mayo sauce was FIRE, really flavorful and unique. I would recommend getting this as a side on it's own for whatever you order. Al Pastor Tacos (N/A): I tried only a bite of the pork which was flavored beautifully but the dish requires a cut of meat with some more fat to it. The meat fell flat with it being more dry because of the cut. FREE on the house tequila at the end of the meal!

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    Seichou Ramen

    Seichou Ramen

    4.6
    (40 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Such a nice a mellow place. Ramen was delicious and the pork…read moregyozas were perfect! Our server was so welcoming.

    I ordered the pork belly Tonkotsu and L had the Steak Ramen. Mine was good. Rich broth, not overly…read moresalty like some places but it's still ramen. L really liked his bowl. He's never had Shoyu based broth before, different but still good; I didn't try it since I was so full. Steak was tender. Seasoned well.. delicious. We prefer it more on the rare side but hot broth .. gotta eat it quick. Regardless of the temp., it still tastes great. I got an extra serving of noodles but I couldn't finish it but that was my only meal of the day. He also had a Yuzu lemonade .. really sweet, but L likes it that way. Our server was nice. Always filled our water and got our orders right away. We even ordered a Khao soi ramen for L since he's a big guy. Broth was strong..lil too much for me but I only had a taste but he loved it. We came back and ordered Steak Ramen again and I wasn't goin to eat at the restaurant since I was a lil nauseous from the Uber ride but our server brought me a bowl in case I wanted some of L's ramen. Well drinkin some hot broth and eating some noodles actually helped me.. my nausea was gone and I was able to enjoy the food! So we ordered a Black garlic Tonkotsu with spicy sauce on the side. L enjoyed it but I actually preferred the shoyu broth since it wasn't as rich. I didn't need the black garlic and spicy sauce. We also ordered a steak ramen and ebi curry to go since I was visiting my mom and I wanted her to eat some of the protein. The steak was very tender and she was able to eat it without reheating it even after taking about 20 mins to get there. She loved the rice in the ebi curry. The curry was separated which she can't eat anyway. Whenever L visits my mom, he wants to get a bowl of ramen.

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    Sumatera Restaurant NYC

    Sumatera Restaurant NYC

    4.5
    (240 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    New favorite Indo spot!! The Nasi Padang set gives a great bang for your buck as you get to try a…read morelittle bit of everything. Rendang was super tender and every other dish hit the spot too. Chicken wontons were fried super crispy. The Indonesian bbq ribs were falling off the bone--so tender and flavorful! Very authentic Indonesian food. Casual dining. Service was good. Will be coming back very soon!

    Sumatera (formerly Sky Cafe) has new owners but they've retained the Chefs from Sky Cafe!…read more Sumatera's menu is slightly different, portion sizes are slightly smaller, and prices have gone up (as with every other restaurant now a days). BUT the food is still fantastic! Great Indonesian restaurant with an intriguing menu! This family run restaurant is smallish but can probably seat around 26 people. Probably not ideal for multiple large groups at the same time but we made reservations early, and easily got a reservation for 8ppl. These were our shared menu choices (shared by 4ppl): ~ Salad Daun Teh Hijau $14 (green tea leaf salad w.cabbage, tomatoes, beans & green chillies): tasty Indonesian version of the tea leaf salad! I prefer the Burmese version but this salad was pretty tasty! ~ Nasi Lemak Rendang $17.75 (Beef Rendang w.spicy egg, anchovy, pickles; w.coconut rice): the portion size of beef rendang was very small but this dish was probably not meant for sharing, and more of an individual plate. It was delicious, nonetheless less! The accompaniments were terrific!! ~ Nasi Iga Bakar $22 (BBQ Ribs w.white rice): after seeing an IG video, this particular dish was on our radar! As with most social media, it heightened our expectations but it did not meet those expectations. Don't get me wrong: this was still a delicious dish; just not as great as depicted on those dang videos. lol The ribs could have been cooked a tad bit longer for tenderness but the flavors were great! ~ Nasi Goreng Petai $19 (fried rice w.shrimp & stinky beans): I've never had this dish before and the "stinky beans" weren't Stinky at all! Hahaha The large shrimps in the fried rice were perfect. Tasty dish! ~ Mie Goreng Belacan $17.50 (stir-fried shrimp paste noodles): This was a fave dish amongst the group. So flavorful and satisfying! * Don't sleep on the two hot sauces provided on your condiments tray! The bottle of Sambal Asli hot sauce was great; slightly sweet but spicy! BUT... beware of the other nondescript hot sauce in the squeeze bottle...which was FIRE!!! If you can handle this FIRE, then go for it...otherwise, proceed with caution! Hahaha. You've been warned! Service and hospitality were great; friendly, welcoming and efficient. I look forward to a return visit to explore their many other menu items!

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    Mr Q’s BBQ Queens

    Mr Q’s BBQ Queens

    3.7
    (10 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    First time was there back in December. I didnt review in yelp. I would gave them 5 stars. I went…read moreagain last night, and it wasnt as good. I would gave them a 2 star for yesterday's experience. First, the place was empty on a Friday night at 10:00pm. Probably have 3 takeout order while we were sitting down. The first time I went was on a weekday night back in December, and there were more patrons. Not sure if the place is going down hill, but they dont have slushies anymore. We had the mango slushies the first time, and the only drinks available was whatever bottle drinks they have in the fridge. Mind you, they dont serve you water, so you have to get drinks since the food is garlicky or spicy. We wound up getting the milk tea ice rice this time. It was ok. I never tried it, but the rice is a bit hard. I won't order again. Best dish is large eggplant. Very flavorable, maybe a bit too garlicky. Will order this again. Also, the chicken wing is huge, for the price of $3 each. Thats why we ordered 2 chicken wing this time. But, I think it wasnt grilled as nice as my first time. Still good since it is a lot of meat for the price of $3. Lotus root is also pretty good, glazed with sugar. The worst i would say is the lamb, a bit too chewy, lack of flavor. The bathroom has all sorts of postcard of famous album. I found that pretty neat. Lastly, I think the squid tentacles is much smaller than before.

    I couldn't be happier with my experience here…read more The service is friendly and the QR code ordering system is very convenient. It was so cold out the night I went so I was very happy they kept it nice and warm inside the restaurant. There's a very large selection of skewers, they have basically everything you could want. I especially appreciate that you can order just one of any skewer, unlike some other places where certain types only come in orders of 3 etc, allowing you to order a large variety even if you're dining alone. The seasoning was delicious, and every skewer was not coated in identical seasoning. None of it was spicy at all if that's what you're looking for, but none were lacking in flavor. The meat was juicy and you could taste the smoke from the grill. I loved the different textures of vegetables which were all well cooked. I'm still thinking about the crunchy exterior of the rice cake. I think my favorite skewer was the lotus root, which was perfecting complimented by the seasoning mix. An amazing meal! 16 skewers came out to less than $50. I look forward to returning!

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    Kasthamandap

    Kasthamandap

    4.6
    (49 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Ambiance (5/5): The inside in incredibly ornate and transport you to another culture. The walls are…read moredecked out, there's a stage in the front, the TV plays scenic views of Nepal. Light ethnic music playing in the background. It was very serene and immersive. Large establishment that can also seat large parties. Service (4/5): We were the only patrons in the restaurant at 3p. The food took much longer than expected to come out (maybe like 30min). Beef momos (kothey style) (5/5): It was worth the wait!! The skin was a nice chew with a crunchy bite mixed in. The stuffing was wonderfully flavored and balanced. The sauces were basically unneeded! We went on a self guided momo food crawl and we had this spot last - it was unanimously chosen as the best momo we had all day (out of 5 in the neighborhood!)

    Bit more than a year ago my wife spotted this restaurant on a bus through to LGA. We finally had…read morethe chance to give it a shot just yesterday. Day before a blizzard, always is a great time for good eats. Aside from ourselves there was only 1 other couple, but again it's mid day before a blizzard. The restaurant is decorated perfect IMHO. Without being anything over the top I felt it was a very nice balance of dark, old, new and modern - where needed. I really liked the feel and the space. The food - finally my first momo platter. Again being a vegetarian it's hard to come by. It was insanely good. Nothing like ordering "dumplings" if U ask me. But so much more wholesome dough, filling, and fresh herbs. And the 2 sauces were intensely different from any other condiment I've ever had. We also ordered an amazing black tea with honey lemon ginger - my fav. And paneer chilli, and aloo timur. Both just as great with no oily, greasy, saltiness to it and fresh herbs and spices. At the end we caught up with some small talk with the young woman who served us and said bye til we come here again - debility for the jhol momo and the brunch platters next.

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