NYC is a culture hub with the most authentic and amazing food. These are restaurants that I always bring people to when they’re visiting for their affordable food and wonderful ambiance to dine in!
I’ll be updating this as I try more places :)
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Chinese
The best and freshest hand-pulled noodles in nyc, sometimes there’s a line waiting outside but the food is so worth it. You can watch the chefs pull the noodles!
1915 Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodles
The most perfect dishes you cannot miss with any of them. The tomato broth grilled fish is my favorite. A little more on expensive side but a perfect ambiance for a wonderful dinner
Jiang Nan
Rated at NY times top 100 restaurants, this hot pot place has traditional interior that transports you to china. With a rich and spicy broth that is super tasty and good quality meats!
Chong Qing Lao Zao
A highly rated Hong Kong cafe, they have a various and delicious Hong Kong style dishes for you to try! I personally loved the baked dishes!
Kong Sihk Tong 港式快餐店
Japanese
the best and chewy udon noodles!! There will be a wait but for a good reason. They give you frozen grapes for dessert which makes it all more special
Raku
A late-night izakaya spot with fun dishes to try and share with friends! They have plenty of drinks and a cool ambiance for get togethers
Izakaya Nana
If you haven’t tried yet, I would recommend here for some tasty ramen! Go to their LIC location for a honeycomb seating that makes it very unique
KYURAMEN
The most flavorful skewers! An izakaya in ktown, they have many late night eats like the mentaiko cream ramen and have various sake
Kushi Kushi Yaki
Generous donburi bowls with the freshest fish! You can sit at their cozy bar and enjoy plenty of wonderful Japanese dishes
KAORU かほるレストラン
Korean
AYCE kbbq on cast iron! I love the interior with circular table seating. They have a big selection of good quality meats and quick service!
Cast Iron Pot
There’s so much kbbq in ktown, I tried this place for their high quality meats and was not disappointed! A bit expensive but getting the combo and sharing with others makes it worth it
LOVE Korean BBQ
The most delicious Korean fried chicken! The interior is cozy and they offer a wide selection of Korean dishes. I’d recommend their garlic wings!
Kuku
Vietnamese
Rated as the best tasting pho in nyc, try the thai lime drink (I still think about it all the time)
Chef Papa Vietnamese Kitchen - Restaurant Reviews
Thai
Still dreaming about their khao soi, all their food is super tasty and rich in flavor! They have a beautiful interior and drinks!
THEP
On the 2024 Michelin guide, they have amazing Thai food with a cozy interior they decorate seasonally!
