1. ViV Thai
8.1
717 9th Ave (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews
Aparna M: Try the Massaman Curry With Avocado - w chicken (v traditional beef), topped w peanuts + perfectly crisp fried shallots; slightly extra spicy to cut richness #IndoThai
What's Good Here: Try the Khao Soi, the Burmese influenced signature dish of Chiang Mai - Northern Thai egg noodles in a rich curry broth, chicken, shrimp, red onions & dried shallots, topped with crispy noodles.
Talia DiLandro: Chic, cozy new bar in HK. Drinks were nice to look at and even better to taste. Service is good and friendly, even complimentary lemon drops, thank you! HK welcomes VIV to the neighborhood : )
2. Wayla
9.2
100 Forsyth St (btw Grand & Broome), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Lower East Side · 48 tips and reviews
Katalina Acevedo: Get the branzino if you like flavors like tamarind and lime, crispy shallots and flavorful spice; wok-fried shrimp if you love spicy; vegetable platter with the assorted curries is the best to share
Jonathan Ngandu: Awesome date spot! very tasty food and friendly staff. 2 sides/starters and 1 main to share is all the food you need
Shashank K: Food and drinks were amazing.
Merriweather Coffee + Kitchen: The Merriweather Winter Salad, roasted Brussel sprouts, roasted broccolini, roasted sweet potatoes, baby spinach, crispy shallots, and Parmigiano-Reggiano in a sherry shallot vinaigrette!
Jo Wilson: An Australian oasis bringing beach vibes to an urban NYC neighborhood. Experienced baristas serving up delicious coffee with a smile.
Leanne Alyssa: Pretty overpriced but the cold brew is really great! Super smooth
4. Monkey Bar
8.5
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Michelle C.: NY Foodie Reco: App: braised pork belly, crispy oyster & Hatch chile kimchee Dinner: Smoked fettucini, w/uni, Hackleback caviar & pickled shallot, Dessert: choc. mousse
Tim Shey: A fun, faithful facsimile of gilded age Gotham, from the menu to the murals. Order the most old-school stuff on the menu and enjoy.
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
5. The Lambs Club
7.8
132 W 44th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 106 tips and reviews
Mike Chau: Try the The Lambs Club Burger - Short rib blend on toasted challah with sharp Cabot cheddar and shallots. Awesome.
Brad Garoon: The Lambs Club Burger is a sirloin patty topped with sharp cheddar cheese and shallots on a toasted challah bun. As far as steak-centric burgers go, this was as toothsome as any. Read more.
Adrienne S: Gold rush. Bourbon, honey and lemon. What more could you want?
6. Khe-Yo
8.5
157 Duane Street (btwn Hudson St & W Broadway), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Tribeca · 142 tips and reviews
Katy Aoyagi: Crunchy coconut rice w/spicy kaffir lime sausage, bone marrow special, roasted kabocha squash w/mint & fresh chili, whole grilled black bass w/crispy shallots & tamarind sauce, pork curry noodles.
Eater: The menu includes things like crunchy coconut rice with sausage, bamboo grilled quail, duck laap, spare ribs, grilled chicken, and pork belly with quail egg. A really fun restaurant for date night.
The New Yorker: “Among the best dishes are a whole grilled quail on a stick, tasting like charcoal and ginger, and a steak tartare that’s served, Flintstones style, atop a giant bone filled with roasted marrow.” Read more.
7. Beauty & Essex
8.8
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews
Mike Chau: Try the New York Pretzel - Shaved NY strip, mustard aioli and crispy shallots
Marc S: Do not miss the "Philly" pretzel, a yummy twist on the classic Philly cheesesteak. The caramelized shallots and Gruyère cheese sauce make it amazing.
Kevin Vaughn: What a fabulous place. Strong cocktails and amazing food. My favorites are Grilled Cheese, Bacon and Tomato Soup Dumplings, Thai Shrimp and Chicken Meatballls. WOW!!
8. Westville
9.0
333 Hudson St (at Charlton St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Hudson Square · 205 tips and reviews
Gabriel Hayes: Really enjoyed the linguini lunch special. Topped with prosciutto, salami, roasted tomatoes, garlic shallots and spinach. Served with garlic bread. Very delicious. The large portion fills you up.
Veronica Y: The grilled salmon w/ 2 market sides is a great deal (and delicious)
Jen Berg: Biggest and brightest Westville location, same great menu. The Cobb is my go-to. Lemon dill dressing is out of this world. Side of fries to boot!
Christina: The beet cured salmon bowl is phenomenal. Courgetti, fennel yogurt, avocado, soft boiled egg, pickled shallots, watercress, & capers made a perfectly-balanced & healthy dish. Awesome matcha latte too.
Jana: Get the avocado toast or the burger. If you can't decide, get both. This place is amazing!
Zack Kantor: the beet-infused salmon dish situation is superb!! - amazing subtle taste & more food than you think
12. Boulud Sud
8.5
20 W 64th St (btwn Broadway & Central Park West), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 135 tips and reviews
amNewYork: The eggplant puree is made with sweated garlic and shallots, harissa and paprika. Read more.
Eater: Boulud Sud is a rare Southern European spot to remember that the Mediterranean extends to North Africa and the Levant, serves great harira (Moroccan lentil soup) and chicken tagine. Read more.
Time Out New York: Try the Grapefruit Givré, stuffed with rose-scented loukoum and topped with flossy halvah cotton candy and black-and-white sesame tuile. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
13. Shake Shack
8.0
49 Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 126 tips and reviews
Bin Yang: Holy lines. Alas, it's 2015 so go grab yourself the latest and the greatest - shackmeister burger. It's the best burger on the menu with almost no veges, just crispy marinated shallots!
Brad Garoon: The Shackmeister has an Angus beef patty topped with cheese, fried shallots, and ShackSauce. The bun is the Shake Shack standard, but on my burger it was buttered like mad before it was grilled. Read more.
ℳ𝒶𝓎♍: Any Shake Shack is an awesome burger place for me. This one is no exception. Gets crazy busy during peak times though; no place to sit and you literally climb over people to reach for ketchup/salt!!!
15. Perrine
8.2
2 E 61st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 3 tips and reviews
ᴴ: perrine salad, campanelle al tartuffo, roasted salmon and the creamy mashed potatoes worth to try🤤 loved the service too 👍🏻
Andrew C: Did not have restaurant week menu on weekend, so pricier than planned... but definitely worth it - all the food and service and atmosphere was wonderful (even as a hotel restaurant)!!!
SMA: If you are going for breakfast .. I recommend pancakes 😋