The Most Flavorful Comfort Food in New York

Serendipity 3 - Times Square

★★★★☆ 3.5 (70)

"I used to stop by the UES location to get their frozen hot chocolate. I decided to stop by this Times Square location after having dinner at Ding Tai Fung. The location is within walking distance to Din Tai Fung. The staff is very friendly. The decor is very cute and it is a great place to go if you want to catch up with friends over some desserts. The frozen hot chocolate is as good as I remember it (last time I had it, it was many years ago at the UES location!). I tried the special Sundae item, they forgot to put the 24K gold flakes, but immediately corrected the error when I mentioned it's missing from the order. Overall, I had a great experience, and would recommend anyone craving for sweets to stop by if you are in the Times Square area. The restrooms are outside of the restaurant, at the hotel lobby. You will need to request a keycard from the staff to access it. They also have a small area with a variety of merchandise."

Sopo

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"Food is pretty good and the staff is nice! My favorite is the beef bulgogi and the spicy pork. I will be deducting a star though since I wanted to just try a small piece of meat so that I may like it next time. The manager straight up said no. I'm already spending $24 on the bowl. Maybe I'm a bit entitled, but I think that's just the manager being cheap.Overall though, I would recommend this place."

Masala Times Greenwich Village

★★★★☆ 4 (602) • $$

"First time trying vada pav and samosa pav. The pav/bread was so soft and buttery. In one bite, you experience the softness of the bread, the crunchiness of the samosa skin, and the smoothness of the spiced potato filling. The bread was spread with cilantro chutney and chili powder, adding an extra layer of freshness and heat.Paneer tikka roll. Perfect for snacking or a quick lunch! The grilled paneer cheese was milky and creamy!Lamb korma box. The korma was rich and nutty. The lamb was so tender it yielded to a fork's touch. A whole box contains one main entree, yellow dal, rice, paratha, onion salad... so filling!Chicken biryani. The chicken was juicy, and the whole dish was really well-spiced. Fiery, savory, tangy, sweet... very addictive.Mango lassi. Creamy, silky, and rich in mango flavor. A good companion to spicy Indian food!"

Aurora

★★★★☆ 4 (899) • $$

"Beautiful restaurant. Staff was friendly. Drinks were well made and the food was nicely portioned size. For 4 people dinner was around $320 with 2 appetizers, 4 drinks and 4 entrees. Not bad at all. The indoor/outdoor patio was beautifully decorated. Very romantic and cozy."

Doublé

★★★★★ 4.6 (18)

"I came here for Saturday brunch. We arrived about a half hour after opening and we were the only ones there. Rather than a restaurant, this place is more of a lounge and bar with a shuffle board table in the back. It has a few tables throughout, but they are quite low and not really set up for eating so it's a bit awkward for brunch. They have a QR code menu. You order at the bar and can sit anywhere. They bring your food to your table. I ordered the sprouts hash. They were out of some of the ingredients so I literally got just a bowl of brussel sprouts with an egg on top. I let the waiter know and they were super apologetic and said they didn't get a chance to update the menu with the changes to the dish. They gave me a free drink to make up for it, which I appreciated. I got the lychee martini. It was sweet and juicy. My sister got a side of breakfast potatoes (which they also comped for us because of the mistake with my entree) and grits and gravy. She said they were tasty, but the portion sizes were a bit small. They were definitely having an off day because while we were seated, one of their beer taps leaked on the floor. Despite the mishaps, their customer service was great and they made sure we had everything we needed. I'd probably still check them out at night for the bar scene, which I think may be more of their wheelhouse."

Friend Of A Farmer - Upper West Side

★★★★☆ 4.3 (100)

"Well if you need a respite from the hustle and bustle of the city Friend of a Farmer is the spot to try, a quiet cozy atmosphere awaits you and the seasonal changing menu has plenty of tasty options to tantalize your taste buds We started with the roasted cauliflower and the sautéed mushrooms both were fresh and tasty appetizers my partner had the chicken pot pie for dinner and I opted for the halibut both came to the table hot and were excellent entree's that exceeded our expectations as we always heard good things about the Friend's brunch dinner was superb as well, the service by Muritzio was attentive & professional and sitting by the warm fireplace on a chilly winter night added to the wonderful experience"

The Grey Dog - Nolita

★★★★☆ 4 (756) • $$

"San Gennaro starts tomorrow.Press Conference tomorrow 11am at LaMela Ristorante for Heywhosbetterthanyou.com Great omlette three interiors, decaf, fruit, toast.Good vibe sitting facing the streetBottle of water on table to start with.Good service."

HandCraft Kitchen & Cocktails

★★★★☆ 4.2 (521) • $$

"A friend of mine and I got together to get lunch. When I arrived I found parking not too far away. I walked in and was greeted. The place was cute, and they had hidden back area opening soon, which reminded me of a speakeasy! We were served by Emma, and she was awesome! We started with drinks of the espresso martini, ild fashioned and the Flor de Pina. For our meal, I got the truffle fried burrata and the mac and cheese! The mac and cheese was delicious and made with kale sauce! I then had the jerk chicken, which wasn't bad. My friend had the chicken sandwich, which she enjoyed! All in all I had a good experience!"

Cocoron & Goemon Curry

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"I've been wanting to try this spot for years. It got busy really fast. I got the vegan ramen and a salad which has sliced ginger (loved it). Food came out pretty quickly. Didn't love that we were hurried out a bit after we got the bill. Regardless a good spot."

Union Grounds

★★★★☆ 3.9 (81) • $$

"This is my favorite sports bar in the area. ELEVEN TV cramped into a single room space. Fair prices. Super attentive staff. Great selection of beverages and snacks. Even greater selection of board games along the back wall if sports are just not your jam. Outdoor seating is also available, for which a tv often times gets brought out.You won't find yourself eating healthy here, but who goes to a bar for a salad, amiright? I am actually quite fond of the steak and bell pepper spring rolls, which are huge and satisfying. I actually find myself craving these from time to time, which I can't say about many bar menu items elsewhere. My recent Union Grounds discovery is their Trivia Night on Tuesdays at 8pm. My team is embarrassingly terrible and came in dead last place to no one's surprise, but it was still a fun way to end a Tuesday. Don't snooze on the $10 frozen spicy margs and $3 chicken taco specials.With yet another football season quickly approaching, I am definitely looking forward to hanging out at Union Grounds way too often for way too long. Go Jags!"

Beefbar

★★★★☆ 4 (61)

"5 star for service. 3 for the food. Average 4. This is a gorgeous restaurant, you can see they put in lots of thought to decorate the former Nobu space. It's beautiful and classy and chic. I came here twice lately, once sat at the bar, once for lunch. Both times, service was impeccable. All the cocktails I had were top notch, although in terms of price, they were also on the highest end even compared to other cocktail places I like (e.g., Manhatta, Dead rabbit). Food on the other hand, I thought was below average. From the street food to the lunch we had, I thought all were lacking flavors, with small portions. Which made this place extremely overpriced even by Tribeca standards.Would I come back here again and try their dinner, maybe. Because I'm a sucker for beautiful restaurant and delicious&overpriced cocktails. But I still haven't recovered from my $60 tiny piece of steak that I inhaled in two bites. See you in 2025."

Jerk Pan Kusine

★★★★☆ 3.9 (17) • $

"I come to this spot 2, maybe 3 times a week. It's close by so I come often to grab my Stew Chicken, white rice, and cabbage. They haven't failed me yet. The food is always hot and fresh and the place is very clean. I like how they keep the food covered behind the glass.There are high top counters with chairs along the windows but mostly everyone orders to take-out. There are a lot of food options, even though I stick to my Stew Chicken. Each and every time I had a friend with me, he or she enjoyed the meal....Shrimp, Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork. I did have the Fried Chicken before and it was good. The prices/portions are good as well. The mini/small Stew Chicken is $6 and the medium is $8. As for staff, one lady is much nicer and friendlier than the other but they both give the same healthy portion so as long as my tummy is satisfied, I can deal. They are also closed on Sundays. I found out the hard way."

2 Chix

★★★★☆ 4 (128) • $$

"Made reservations ahead of time which I highly suggest as the space is incredibly small and popular. It was cool the be able to order everything online and pay the tab in the same manner. No interaction with sever needed unless there was an issue which there wasn't. The pink concept is soooooo cute! Loved the beautiful design. I got the pink waffle and was able to customize it to my liking. I got a side of cheesy eggs and bacon. The wings were deliciously sauced. I got a lemonade with an edible straw for razzle dazzle. The food came out quick and was tasty. No complaints would recommend but please make reservations and be mindful of the tight space"

Mom's Kitchen & Bar

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$

"Everything here was delicious! I had the chicken & gravy entree and it was one of the best chicken meals I've ever had. I also ordered the chicken & fries entree for my daughter and could have skipped ordering that as my entree was gigantic. We couldn't leave without ordering a shake (of course). The s'mores shake was so good that it was done in the blink of an eye. All in all, a great meal!"

Cheryl's Global Soul

★★★★☆ 3.8 • $$

"This is an excellent place to grab a meal before or after a visit to either the Brooklyn Museum, or the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Why?1. It's right around the corner.2. The food is great.That's all you need to know, really, but here are three other things I'm going to tell you anyway:3. The jerk pork bowl is SERIOUSLY spicy. I found it hard not to yell at my very nice server when he set down a bottle of scotch bonnet hot sauce, because my entire face was already on fire. But the jerk pork is also seriously tasty, so I'd get it again.4. The veggie chili is pretty solid. I would probably never order it, but my mom did, and it was actually quite delicious, and a good portion.5. They have a kid's menu, and all their meals come with milk or juice. My kid got milk, and I almost stole it to cool the flames on my face (capsaicin is fat soluble, and dairy works great)."

7 Elephants

★★★★☆ 4.3 (69)

"We needed a place to grab a light bite before we went to the Van Gogh exhibit. 7 Elephants was perfect! We ordered two appetizers, fried gyoza and chicken satay! Both were plentiful, served hot and delicious! I wish I had enough time to enjoy a full lunch... price was right and it sounded yummy! I came back later to grab a bottle of their Thai iced coffee, sweetened, but not too sweet, so good! The place is a small place, you might miss it if you blink! They did have a table or two for outside seating. Check it out!"

The Brooklyn Tree

★★★★☆ 4.4 (230) • $$

"It's a great takeout spot, but the ambiance inside is also so lovely, with friendly service and just good vibes. I can't explain why but if you need to sit down and debrief with a friend, this place is perfect. They have smoothies and some canned beer happy hour deals too.My two gripes:1. The food is DELICIOUS & well priced but I'm not a fan of whatever oil they fry their stuff in2. Whoever does the chalkboard menu art, for the love of all things good in the world, WHY are the fruit options under the smoothie menu written in the wrong colors?? I mean a pink avocado, green ginger, yellow cucumber, red carrots... I dig the rainbow but could you have tried to match at least some of them??All jokes aside this is a great spot!"

Motel Morris

★★★★☆ 4.1 (270) • $$

"Interesting Diner in the Chelsea general area. A colleague recommended the place for a quick business lunch and it was a nice choice. Of course, it helps that the weather was simply perfect so the door was left open and the cool breeze made it feel really comfortable. The staff is very friendly and the food is ... to describe in one word: comfort food which is perfectly fine.We felt quite comfortable and had a chance to catch up on our conversation as it isn't too noisy either. Overall a good experience, if you find yourself in the area, by all means, dive in. It is totally worth it."

Little Kirin

★★★★★ 4.7 (261) • $$

"Pho sandwich, pho real!Pho in sandwich form, not what I would expect to work, but it does! Pho is definitely what I would call a multilayered burst of flavor in each bite. Some heat from the jalapeño, a hint of sour from the lime, a little crunch from the fresh bean sprouts and onions, earthy notes from the Thai basil and scallions, and most definitely a strong traditional beefy flavor from the slow roasted brisket. Complete the bite with the dipping broth and you've got everything from Pho in a handheld. The price of the sandwich is misleading, it's enough to share as it stands today, with some sides. I'll be back again soon for another bite."

Exotic Eats Nyc

★★★★☆ 3.7 (10)

"Overall Review 3.5.I ordered after watching TikToker SadeintheCity's review. Ordered the 6 wings platter with collard greens and mac and cheese and 4 garlic butter shrimp add in. Overall the plate was packed. I definitely feel like I got my monies worth. The only reason I am removing 1.5 stars is due to the salt. Everything was overly salty except the wings. It made me regret not getting the candied yams for balance. Nonetheless, every restaurant is entitled to an off day or a chef that may be salt happy (every once in a while lol). More than happy to try again and update my review."

Pando Park

★★★★☆ 3.9 (35)

"Early for our dinner reservation nearby, we stopped in at Pando Park for a drink. It's a beautiful space, service was friendly, and the drinks were great. Would definitely return."

Baohub

★★★★☆ 4.3 (26)

"Good, the bok choy was really good. The wrap was also tasty. I would say the quantity it's a little small of an item for the price in my view. Two items. 30 bucks. would've felt more appropriate if size of the wrap wa a bit more substantial- but the bok choy was very very tasty"

The Grey Dog - Flatiron

★★★★☆ 4.2 (231) • $$

"With their multiple locations throughout NYC, The Grey Dog has been holding their own as a go to Breakfast/ Brunch spot since 1996. What longevity! And from the looks of things I suspect they should be around for another 28 years. The Grey Dog has a comfortable Dive Bar type vibe, with cool music plus a bevy of staff that were efficient and energetic. For breakfast I was undecided between the Chicken and Waffles, which is not a usual for me or Grey Dog's breakfast. I ended up opting for the latter. The large platters consists of eggs any style, home fries, a choice of breakfast protein plus either French Toast or Pancakes. I asked if the Johnny Cakes (Cornmeal Pancakes) could be subbed instead, which was an easy yes. Choosing the Johnny Cakes, kicked up my breakfast flavors making it 10x's better than choosing Pancakes or French Toast. I noticed the pics on Yelp suggests that most choose either French Toast or regular Pancakes when opting for Grey Dog's Breakfast. If you're a fan of cornmeal type items then don't sleep on the Johnny Cakes! After breakfast, the question arose...'would you come here again?' I'd absolutely come back again, especially for the Johnny Cakes. :)"

Lagos Restaurant and Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.5 (400) • $$

"Lagos is so much fun! They have 3 levels, and each has beautiful decor. There is a flower cove near the bathrooms, which is Insta-worthy. And they even had a stilt walker! The drinks are good, though they could be stronger. We had beef suya, which was OK, but not the best suya. Our first bartender was the best, our second bartender was good, and our third bartender was OK. So experience could vary here depending on who you get."

Friend of A Farmer

★★★☆☆ 3.4 • $$

"Cutest place we ate at while I was in New York. Would 100% eat here again. I'm glad I made a reservation so that I could sit upstairs and not in the front area as it was a cold day and the door was drafty. Upstairs area is adorable and the food was unreal. I got the boomer special so I got to try a little bit of breakfast. I went with blueberry pancakes and I'm so glad I did. The bacon was super crispy and the eggs were delicious. I wasn't huge on the potatoes, but I'm not crazy into potatoes that style so they just weren't for me. I bet you pretty much anyone else would love them. Will 100% come back"

Gnarly Eats

★★★★☆ 4.4 (311) • $$

"Awesome chicken sandwich and fries. Tiny place but the food was dynamite and good value."

Lilly's Craft and Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"5 star brunch with Cassie as our server! We had the best girls day bottomless drinks brunch. I got the breakfast burrito, friend got steak and eggs, and we added on the French toast at her recommendation! Will definitely be back"

The Grey Dog - Union Square

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"Great brunch spot in union square! It seems to be a very popular breakfast/ brunch location. My only tid is that they did not have decaf coffee (trying to kick the caffeine in 2025). I was craving a sort of Mexican brunch bowl and they were kind enough to let me swap the eggs for the meat and add a side of crema. It was delish! I ate the entire thing. Definitely will return! The staff were super upbeat and friendly. Definitely a sit down spot for a brunch where you can take your time and relax in a super quirky and cute interior."

Ten-Ichi Ramen

★★★★☆ 4 (231) • $$

"Dined here last Saturday and it was an absolutely great choice given the variety of ramen spots in the area. It's a very cozy ramen spot and our waiter (forgot his name unfortunately) was very charming. My party ordered the Rayu Beef Ramen and the Miso Pork Chashu Ramen - both were incredibly flavorful and satisfying!"

Sonbul at Burly

★★★★★ 5 (8)

"HELL YES. Sonbul has fully taken over Burly and now offers a breakfast menu - at least on weekends. The Korean breakfast burrito was absolutely delicious and is going to be my new go to breakfast on the weekends! Delicious scrambled eggs with shredded veggies, tater tots (!!!), and kimchi. Hell yeah. Excited for the addition of breakfast to Sonbul's amazing dinner menu. Highly recommend the Japchae, Kinmari, the Korean Cheesesteak (I don't eat red meat and even I eat this on occasion), and of course the epic Korean fried chicken."

Pitanga

★★★★☆ 4.1 (210) • $$

"The food and atmosphere get the most stars. The French toast was perfect and so were the eggs . The customer service was some of the worst I've experienced from the moment we were greeted . Clearly 4 of us were standing together and the hostess asks. Table for 3 or 4 huh ? Then our server just stands and looks at us no greeting whatsoever . She took our order then came back later when it looked like we were finished . Never asked how we enjoyed the meal or if we needed anything else . She just started taking the empty plates. We thought we were in the middle of a skit that's how poorly she treated us but she was friendly to other customers."

Blossom’s Soul Food Fusion

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (50) • $$

"I was having a really lousy day, when a friend decided to snatch me up for food and drinks at Blossom's. She's been there several times to my first time experience and it was a great choice.We stepped inside and immediately I was warmed up by the homey, beautiful old school, decor. I felt like I was about to sit down inside of my grandparents' home. We were welcomed by Sekou, the most wonderful bartender ever. He offered me a sample of frozen rum punch after hearing about my miserable day. We arrived just after 530PM and immediately got into some of everything. I started my night with a full order of the frozen rum punch. My friend had a mango cocktail. Both were sooo frosty and good. Next, my friend and I both ordered the lobster biscuits. I ordered a main course of crispy fried snapper with mashed potatoes and string beans. While I was munching, I asked about the games that were stacked up on the bar where we were sitting. Before you know it, I was tipsy and engaged in lively conversation with everyone at the bar. Bartender Sekou and I, got into a few rounds of Jenga with another patron. Two hours in, Sekou was taking song requests to play for us on the big screen. Lisa, one of the owners, along with her husband, were in the kitchen cheffing it up. They both came out periodically to ask how we liked the food. I kept drinking and became interested in an order of empanadas listed on the Happy Hour menu. I went with the shrimp alfredo type. Sekou kept the shots and fun going and at the end of our time there, Lisa offered my friend and I a slice of bourbon chocolate cake with whipped cream topping, on the house. I had a wonderful time at Blossom's. It truly was like being at game night with my favorite cousins. I'll be going back for sure!"

The Fyc Nyc

★★★★★ 4.7 (18)

"Amazing food, wine and service. Great space with patio seating. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially loved the meatballs, sole, veal shank which was a special.. as well as cristini and scallop crudo as starters."

TKO Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.7 (85) • $

"First Food is incredible!! Always fresh , not greasy and served hot.. packaged carefully and very responsive to orders"

Skinflints

★★★★☆ 4 (444) • $$

"It's been a while since I've stopped in here, but had one of the best, and most fulfilling brunch meals I've had in a long time.Huevo Rancheros.From top to bottom it was almost perfect, from the fresh sliced avocado to the eggs, beans, and perfectly crispy tortilla on the bottom.The brunch special includes one booze breakfast drink, and also a side of home fries that were also delicious and ample in serving size."