Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

1. Pure Thai Cookhouse

8.5
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 396 tips and reviews

Laura K.Laura Knight: Amazing authentic thai food. Best I have had outside of Thailand!

DD: Best authentic Thai restaurant ever! Seafood Krabi noodle soup is my favorite.

Perine W.Perine Weiland: Very spicy as it should be! I will always remember eating there. Delicious and authentic. Tiny places are the best.

Ponche Taqueria & Cantina is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

2. Ponche Taqueria & Cantina

8.4
420 W 49th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews

Steven T.Steven Thanibat: Great Mexican food, coming from a Californian who grew up eating authentic Mexican food.

nick a.nick antonelli: literally everything on the menu is a delight; a hole-in-the-wall hk gem with an authentic taste, cool atmosphere, & byob policy. what's not to love? I rock the pulled-pork quesadillas & chips/guac ~

Emily D.Emily Dietrich: Being from Arizona, I've been searching for authentic mexican and I've found it! Ask for the spicy habanero salsa. Awesome tacos, get the cochinitas

Pio Pio is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

3. Pio Pio

8.9
604 10th Ave (btwn W 43rd & W 44th St), New York, NY
Peruvian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 331 tips and reviews

Keisha M.Keisha McLean: The food is always fresh, authentic & tasty!

Joaquin P.Joaquin Prime: Great service and delicious, authentic food. App: Palta Rellena. Main: Arroz Chaufa, Camarones Cuzco or Lomo Saltado. Drink: Red Sangria, trust me! This location is a bit fancier than the others.

Ben F.Ben Fortney: Do it. I bring out-of-towners here to give them some authenticity in the middle of midtown. Chicken can't be beat, some yucca, some green sauce, you're all set. 

Don Antonio by Starita is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

4. Don Antonio by Starita

8.8
309 W 50th St (at 8th Avenue), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Hell's Kitchen · 376 tips and reviews

BooieBooie: Yummy authentic hand made pizza

Vito G.Vito Giallo: Great pizza in authentic Neapolitan style. The crust is as it's supposed to be. Had the margherita with provola and felt like I was back home. Definitely a top NY spot for good pizza!

Tim M.Tim Melideo: Great authentic Neapolitan pizza and cocktails.

Tavola is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

5. Tavola

8.3
488 9th Ave (at W 38th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 72 tips and reviews

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Maria P.Maria Palmieri: Authentic Italian food :)

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Good place for lunch. Authentic Italian food and good daily specials. They also have Palm beer from Belgium on tap.

Wondee Siam I is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

6. Wondee Siam I

8.0
792 9th Ave (btwn 52nd & 53rd), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 122 tips and reviews

VasiliVasili: Small Thai eatery. Authentic tastes and flavours. Fully Thai staffed. The real deal.

VasiliVasili: Wonderful authentic Thai food. Best in the area. You must try it.

Frank E.Frank Etty: Great authentic Thai food!

Tacuba is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

7. Tacuba

8.4
802 9th Ave (W. 53rd St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 102 tips and reviews

HectorHector: Get the carnitas, they are excellent. Amazing service. Delicious authentic cozy Mexican spot with great margaritas. Share the appetizers and tacos too.

Chris D.Chris D: Authentic Mexican food - don't let the plain exterior fool you, place is very well decorated (fancy!) on the inside. Solid guac, great margaritas, lots of creative options.

Frank C.Frank Chiuppi: Tasty authentic tacos! They are small but so fresh and full of flavor. We had the quesadillas with the Suadero & Calabazita tacos. Just enough to leave room for desert.

Ippudo Westside is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

8. Ippudo Westside

8.9
321 W 51st St (btwn 8th and 9th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 530 tips and reviews

Aidan H.Aidan Hornsby: Authentic, very tasty ramen. Not quite as good as Bone Daddies in London, but pretty damn close.

Simon H.Simon H: Most authentic ramen, just like in Japan. Pricey for what it is but you won't be disappointed. Much easier to get a seat than the downtown location too.

Jacobo G.Jacobo Gómez: A true 10 out of 10 restaurant. Delicious, authentic, reasonably priced, beautiful, good service, good location. Bravo!

Tori Shin is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

9. Tori Shin

7.9
362 W 53rd St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 96 tips and reviews

Jeff H.Jeff Hongo: Make sure to sit at the bar. This is a true authentic yakitori restaurant.

Judy C.Judy Cari: They cook over binchotan which is authentic Yakitori, but our waitress was too busy texting on her phone to get us menus, 10 mins for drinks, more texting, 2 hours of watching her text.

YingYing: Friend who have lived in Japan for many years said that the food there was authentic. My favorite dish is Oyako Don. Oishi!

Norma Gastronomia Siciliana is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

10. Norma Gastronomia Siciliana

8.9
801 9th Ave (W. 53rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 9 tips and reviews

Matteo P.Matteo P.: A real hidden gem! Authentic Sicilian food, with an intriguing menu and a great service

Jasmine D.Jasmine D: Amazing & authentic pizza and pear salad

David R.David Reichsfeld: Great pasta at a fantastic price to quality ratio for NYC. Flavorful plates and great unique Sicilian pasta plates.

Churrascaria Plataforma is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

11. Churrascaria Plataforma

8.6
316 W 49th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Brazilian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 164 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: The sheer diversity of meats here is astonishing. If you've never been to an authentic rodizio, here is a great place to start. Come hungry because the meat doesn't stop until you say so!

John E.John E: As authentic a churrascaria (Brazilian steakhouse) as you can find in NY. Save room for the picanha and bacon wrapped filet, and wash them down with authentic caipirinhas / caipiroskas.

Keith H.Keith Harvey: The meat and salad bar is great! Also, the ambience is truly Brazilian feel and authentic than Fogo De Chao!

Frisson Espresso is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

12. Frisson Espresso

8.8
326 W 47th St (bet 8th av & 9th av), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Hell's Kitchen · 67 tips and reviews

Bridget D.Bridget D.: Authentic real espresso... got me some Frissons ! Late(r) !

Dorothy C.Dorothy Chan: Perfect atmosphere, delicious quiche and iced latte #perfection

Pam L.Pam Laird: Best coffee near Times Square

Capizzi is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

13. Capizzi

8.4
547 9th Ave (at W 40th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Hell's Kitchen · 109 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike Hopkins: Authentic food and great atmosphere. The staff is very friendly and very Italian, awesome!

Alexandre G.Alexandre GOMOT: Great real italian home made pizza. Authentic italian ambiance

Mariana P.Mariana Pantalena: Great Nero Davila wine! Very tasty brick oven pizzas!

Sushi of Gari 46 is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

14. Sushi of Gari 46

8.3
347 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave.), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 166 tips and reviews

Elie K.Elie Kardous: Fresh Sushi. very fresh sushi I must say. authentic japanese sushi. it's not americanized sushi. service is a little slow, but overall a good experience.

Giulia M.Giulia M: Best sushi in the city, by far! Very authentic

Nastia .Nastia 🍋Limonchik🍋: Best on 46 street and in NYC ! Great service , authentic cuisine

Istanbul Kebab House is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Hell's Kitchen, New York.

15. Istanbul Kebab House

7.5
712 9th Ave, New York, NY
Kebab Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 34 tips and reviews

Yaroo H.Yaroo H: Authentic Turkish cuisine. Best Adana Kebab sandwich ever! Reasonable prices, welcoming staff, quiet atmosphere.

Atakan D.Atakan Dilay: Authentic Turkish cuisine

DeepakDeepak: The best falafel on home-made Turkish bread and the best adana kebab sandwich ever! Oh, yes, the Istanbul Kebab House offers you all such authentic you will fall in love with their menu.