The Tastiest Salad in New York

Kame

★★★★☆ 4.4 (909) • $$

"As a disclaimer I'm not a huge ramen fan so most ramen is good enough for me. I got the spicy shrimp ramen which was great but not mind blowing. Portion was filling and had 3 big-ish pieces of shrimp. I added an egg but it's not really necessary. I tried the tonkotsu which was also good but too smokey for me.Service was quick, they told us we only had 1.5 hr for our reservation. It filled up on a Thursday night around 630-7."

Momoya

★★★★☆ 4.1 (882) • $$

"It's probably insane that I hadn't been to Momoya yet when I'm always nearby. I always think I assumed they were ultra expensive. But they do almost every night have a line wrapped around out the door. Interestingly enough, they do have a very affordable lunch special every day where almost everything on a select menu is between $20-30. I've been twice so far and the food is super fresh. Like some of the freshest sushi I've ever had in my life. The service is truly impeccable and they're always super friendly. I ended up getting both times the 3 sushi roll for $20 deal. It's hard to pick a favorite. It's like picking your favorite child. But I really enjoyed the Yellowtail and the salmon avocado. They also give you a generous sized bowl of miso soup with it or the option of turning that into a salad. Highly recommend and will definitely be back."

Fonda Park Slope

★★★★☆ 3.9 (937) • $$$

"We've been going to Fonda for years and love it. Last night we almost had a lousy experience but NO! The management went above and beyond to make everything work perfectly for us. I was very grateful because it was my birthday. We all enjoy the food- my favorite is always camarones adobado and it was delicious as usual. My son loves the fried plantains and they really are they best of anywhere we've eaten. Thanks Fonda for continuing to be a reliable, fun, delicious place for our family!"

Soba Totto

★★★★☆ 3.8 (966) • $$

"Headed to Soba Totto with some coworkers since it was near our office. We saw so many Japanese businessmen in suits in the private booths, you know it's legit when they're all coming here to eat.Anyway for apps, we ordered the grilled salmon (salmon yuan yaki) and tako wasa (raw octopus with wasabi). Both were excellent starters.For mains, we got the sukiyaki and the kamo (duck) nanban. The broth for the sukiyaki was delicious! The cold soba was fresh, the poached egg was runny, and I also added on a piece of shrimp tempura, which was the right amount of shrimp to batter ratio for the perfect crunchy bite.My friend enjoyed the nanban, but we both agreed the sukiyaki was the way to go since it came with beef, mushrooms and poached egg, along with the entire presentation of it all.I'd come back to try some other items on the menu."

Omar's Mediterranean East Midtown

★★★★☆ 4.4 (711) • $$

"A co-worker recommended this place after I said I liked Trader's Joe falafels. I have been back for lunch 3 times. The falafel platter and falafel pita sandwiches are delicious. The humus and tahini sauce full of flavor. I would give a 5 rating if I ever had the opportunity to sit down and dine. There's always a line down the block. Very popular place. The staff is friendly and polite. The prices are reasonable for midtown. Great place!"

Pranakhon Thai Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.5 (575) • $$

"The place is very busy when we came on a Thursday night without reservations. We were told it was a 30 minutes wait. The waiter seated us by the bar because we didn't want to wait. Staffs were friendly. The place is nice. We order a small crab fried rice which is the best fried we had in a while. The Klui Goong (5 shrimp rolls) were perfectly crispy shrimp rolls with dipping sauce. The shrimp rolls tasted good without the sauce. This restaurant definitely deserves their Michelin stars. Will definitely return by here and next time dressing for the occasion. Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 5/5"

Mémé Mediterranean

★★★★☆ 4 (718) • $$

"My cousin was in town visiting from FL and we walked by this cute spot and the menu looked diverse, yet not overwhelming and very well priced. We were not disappointed. We started off with the shrimp appetizer, which was had a lovely seasoning and was perfectly. My cousin had the mushroom ravioli and I had the 6 oz steak in a delicious peppercorn sauce with mashed potatoes and sautéed spinach. All terrific. Service was exceptional, friendly and attentive. The bartender was excellent, also playing DJ that included a sweet mix of classic New Orleans artists. Highly recommended!"

Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★☆ 4.1 (508) • $$

"We arrived rather early for dinner and were warmly greeted at the door and led to the intimate upstairs dining area. We were seated near a large party of women who were clearly celebrating some event and we're a bit boisterous. So the ambiance was the somewhat diminished by that. We probably we're probably greeted by our server who allowed us adequate time to review the menu as first timers and offered suggestions based on our preferences.Ultimately, we ordered mixed grill, vegetable casserole, stewed, okra, hummus with a delicious type of Turkish pita, and stuffed grape leaves with meat.All dishes were a bit on the smaller side portion-wise, but true to Turkey (authentic).I would rare our dinner and overall experience as 8.5/10 with deductions for portion size and the large/loud party (granted the restaurant couldn't control that), but nevertheless, it affected the overall experience.."

Moo Burger

★★★★☆ 4 (498) • $$

"I ordered for delivery so I cannot speak to the in person experience but the falafel burger I ordered was very good. The fries were a different flavor profile for me because they had olives and feta cheese on them but they were tasty. I'd order again or venture in person for the experience."

INDAY

★★★★☆ 4.1 (444) • $$

"Incredibly yummy spot for a quick catch up with your friends, which is exactly what I did! The naan is perfectly salted and super savory! I ended up ordering a second serving because of how addictive and affordable it was! The service was also quick and wonderful! Thank you!!"

Charoen Krung Thai

★★★★★ 4.7 (310) • $$

"Thai restaurants really knows how to put their dishes together and Charoen Krung Thai might have just won with their presentations! I mean..just look at everything! Don't get me wrong, it's tasted just as good but For drinks we got the yok manii $18 and chor muang $18. Yok manii was my favorite! Even though i knew, I was still surprised by the spicy kick but it a good way! Appetizers were summer rolls $13 and golden puff $10. Unfortunately I couldn't try the summer rolls because it had pork but my friend really liked it. I did however try the sauce that came with it and my god..i need a bucket of that to take home! seriously!As for the entree, there were soooo many options to choose from but we had to opt in for signature dishes. We had the pad-char red snapper $32 and the royal pad thai $26. Red snapper had a tiny kick which was cute but i loved it over more over the pad thai. Speaking of which i was surprised by the amount of shrimp it came with along with 3 jumbo shrimp, most places are very cheap with it!Finished the meal off with a dessert! I was looking forward to the shaved ice but unfortunately all sold out but that's okay because i had ice cream thai style $15. When corn came out the desserts, i didn't know what to expect but wow it paired well with the ice cream..how..idk but i liked it hehe!Nonetheless, i liked the vibe and decor inside! I was by the bartender and he was super nice and very attentive! I would go back to try other things!"

Forma Pasta Factory

★★★★★ 4.6 (290) • $$

"I had a long Sunday had to take my son to the airport, and travel back home alone got home took a nap but woke up starving I didn't want to cook so I took myself out to forma pasta, sometimes ya gotta romanticize ya life ya know? So I did just that I love taking myself out to eat and people watching. Of course I take a trip to forma pasta got some salmon and pasta and I love when they recommend what wine pairs best with the meal I ordered and of course the food was good the vibes in the spot were nice this is definitely my go to when I want a nice pasta dinner"

Bar Moga

★★★★☆ 4 (362) • $$

"Bar Moga NYC offers a truly unique dining experience. The service was impeccable - attentive and friendly without being intrusive. The food was exceptional, with highlights including the melt-in-your-mouth Wagyu Toast and the perfectly cooked Kogashi Duck Roast.However, the intimate setting also means limited space. Reservations are highly recommended, as walk-ins may have a difficult time securing a table.Overall, Bar Moga NYC is a fantastic choice for a special occasion or a night out with friends."

Hane Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.6 (402) • $$

"Hane Sushi keeping it Ok!.This local Sushi spot to the stuytown/pcv area is perfectly mediocre food wise. If you are looking for a beautiful ambience, large indoor seating for a large group, lots of outdoor seating for a large group, have a dog for outdoor seating, this is your spot as there aren't many restaurants in the area that offer this amount of space especially for Asian food. The service here is fast, some servers do have a bit of a bad attitude, food is fine if you eat at the restaurant.For the price the food quality is pretty low and not very fresh the Sushi can sometimes taste spoiled, especially when ordered for takeout. When ordering takeout the food has been consistently bad and they always forget items. I would only suggest eating at the restaurant.In short:- Do not order take out- food quality is low and not very fresh- Nice ambience inside- Large indoor space great for large groups but would only go here if you want Asian, otherwise I'd go across the street to rosemary's if you have a large group- Lots of outdoor seating - Good outdoor seating if you have a dog- Would not be my first choice"

Brooklyn Pizza Masters

★★★★☆ 4.3 (269)

"When I inquired about a restroom, the guy pointed to a door marked "Out of Order" saying, "Never mind the sign, it's just for decoration." The star of the show, however, was not the 8.5 One bite score but the grandma pizza, which, against all odds, rivaled the sophistication of their fresh mixed mushroom and truffle oil masterpiece. It was as if Grandma herself, in a daring act of culinary defiance, decided to throw down the gauntlet in the face of haute cuisine, proving once and for all that love, when baked at the right temperature, can indeed rival truffle oil.https://youtu.be/qO1nGyMpbGg?si=C_T2-G59cBiyhYx6"

Wenwen

★★★★☆ 4.1 (284)

"Great ambiance at a place that feels both new and old. Their menu has all the typical Taiwanese dishes you would expect and they are cooked to perfection. I'm not Taiwanese but a friend of mine is and he said it feels like a family meal when you come to wenwen.Service was pretty fast and they have a great bar so if you want to go out and drink a few cocktails while eating some appetizers that's definitely doable at wenwen.Definitely recommend the popcorn chicken!"

Yama Ramen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (356) • $$

"We had the shoyu ramen with chicken and it was sooooo good and just what we needed after being out in the NYC snow. Would definitely recommend!"

Joe & Sal's Pizza

★★★★☆ 4.2 (212) • $

"Good: The Sicilian slice was really good. Their dough is quite yummy.Service is fast.So-so: Their take on the white pizza was interesting, just not my cup of tea.The bad: They don't have baconNo place to sitFinal verdict: Wouldn't object to trying it again if I was in the area and needed to-go only."

Shipwreck Gourmet Fish Boutique

★★★★★ 4.7 (168) • $$

"I thought they closed but I am relieved to find out they just moved. I've had a lot of good meals from shipwreck and I'm glad they're not gone!"

Pita Pan

★★★★☆ 3.8 (207) • $

"More of a 3.5, the food doesn't blow you away but it's solid and the prices are pretty decent. The thing that makes this place a 4 is how much of a neighborhood place this feels like, nice guys behind the counter. You're not really going to go wrong."

Ol Days

★★★★☆ 4.1 (171) • $$

"Pricey but I'm just happy to have a farm to table restaurant in the area. There's a large menu here with a wide variety of options. I chose the salmon which came on a beautiful and colorful bed of greens. I could just taste quality and felt good about what I was eating. Note that it can get really busy here as it's not very large, so you may want to make a reservation."

Gyro King

★★★★☆ 3.8 (180) • $

"Looking for an amazing halal spot?Look no further. You have found it. This is my favorite halal food spot and it is better than Halal GuysUnlike the other guys, their meat is not dry but juicy and full of flavor. You really cannot go wrong I've only ordered chicken or lamb over rice or bothWhen you come in, let them know what you want and they'll scoop some rice and they have a salad bar where you can pick what greens you want. I definitely recommend the salad, cucumbers, jalapeño, and chick peas. Can't go wrong with those. They also do have olives for those people who like that. After that, they load your platter with meat and then comes my favorite part. The sauceI ALWAYS get extra white sauce because there has to be some crack in it. In addition to that, I will also get the green sauce for a little spice. If you find yourself in the area, definitely come byIf you pay cash, there's no tax"

Monty Q's

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (265) • $

"I'm from Philly and was in the area for a work training. Randomly came here for lunch and it didn't disappoint. Great pizza and awesome/super friendly service! I ordered a slice of fresh mozzarella cheese with tomato sauce and a garlic knot. Would recommend both."

Island Burger

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (220) • $

"I just love this place so much!! The food is amazing and I order from here at least 2x a week!! The burger, the fries, shrimp and tenders ALWAYS!!! ....... These negative reviews about the burger being "raw" is a lie.... They cook them MEDIUM WELL so that it stays juicy! A well done burger would dry it out!!! Always ask for ketchup and garlic sauce on your fries!!!"

TLK- Tigerlily Kitchen

★★★★☆ 4.4 (109)

"Came here on a Wednesday night in a group of 3 and everything was amazing and gluten free! We sat inside and it was super cutely decorated and they also have some outdoor dining. The servers are super friendly and attentive.I ordered the Barbie to drink and it was super refreshing and not too sweet.To start, we had the crispy tuna rice cake special and it was incredible! We also shared the crispy shrimp and the radish underneath was absolutely delicious as well! The kale salad and spring rolls were also really tasty but the crispy shrimp was my absolute favorite. For the larger dishes we got the peanut street noodles with just vegetables and it was incredible! We also got the green coconut salmon and would definitely get a side of coconut rice as they pair very nicely together! This was not a green curry but more of a green sauce and I thoroughly enjoyed.We ended with the chai cookies and chocolate lava cake. The cookies were a bit grainy and not my favorite but the chocolate cake is an absolute must get! One of the best desserts I have ever had.Would definitely recommend and return!"

Pranzo Pizza & Pasta

★★★★☆ 4 (118) • $

"Had to buy some pie while in New York. Stopped here just before heading to Governor's Island. Textbook pizza, quick service, straight to the point. Badda bing, Badda boom."

INDAY All Day

★★★★☆ 4.4 (93) • $$

"It's been a year I have come to this place & I am so glad I got to visit again. Customer service is always on point, food is too good . And did I mention I loveee the decor so much ! They have the most amazing dosa which you guys definitely gonna try . This time I tried their cauliflower, Salmon Tikka Masala . My favorite was the cauliflower, yumm. Never got to try tikka masala with salmon before, so it was delightful. Only thing I didn't appreciate the hard rice, I had really hard time chewing! As an Asian person who eat rice 3 times a day complaining about rice isn't a small thing. I so wanted to give 5 stars but I am sorry ! Thank you for all the hard work you guys are doing, will be visiting soon to try the other options!"

BLT Prime

★★★★☆ 3.8 (124)

"This was a great experience overall! I'll start with the reservations process which was easy (same day resy made at around noon for 8:00pm). Peak NYC tourist times in December so I was shocked but so pleasantly impressed! They sat us quickly, waitress was stellar, food was amazing! All the appetizers and bread were great. The popovers were divine and the recipe card you get to keep is a nice touch! The meats and sides were perfectly cooked. The desserts were on point. All our food is pictured and listed. This is a good, reliable, steakhouse that also has other food items. That's the best way I would put it. Definitely better than your average, but not snobby. Wine was great and overall ambiance is great. Gave me a high end local vibe. Not a lot of tourists it seemed which I loved!"

Little Myanmar

★★★★☆ 4 (111)

"**CASH ONLY!**I came here yesterday for casual dinner with a friend. It is a rather small hole in a wall, no frills restaurant. Maybe a few tables at most? We walked in and were seated immediately around dinner hour. It definitely does give off a friendly home-y vibe. Service was very courteous and it felt like a family owned business. There were two people working, one that was cooking, and the other that was working the front of store.The food itself was great! I personally am a big fan of Burmese food and I brought a friend who's fresh from the Bay Area. I would say we didn't come with super high expectations, but I can say we enjoyed every dish and were very stuffed!Tea Leaf Salad (original & medium sized) - It was really good! The fermented tea leaves were definitely better than ones I've had in the past. We wanted the anchovies add-on, but they didn't have it the day of. It comes in both medium and large sized. I would say the medium can feed 2-3 people!Yellow noodles with chicken and eggs - delicious! Beef Curry - also very delicious! Burmese pancake - I was very eh about this actually. The flavors were okay, but I wished there was more of a kick compared to the other dishes.We ordered a bit too much, but no regrets! I would come back here to try more of the food here. If I lived closer I wouldn't mind coming here regularly :)"

Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine

★★★★★ 4.9 (66)

"Omar's lives up to the ratings as the staff was friendly upon welcoming us to the establishment. He greeted us warmly and quickly made a table for us to sit. My partner and I got the lamb Adana pita and chicken shawarma pita, respectively. Oh boyyyyy, was it filled with juicy meat and veggies. Each table had extra sauce for you to put in it and it was amazing. I'm missing it right now as I'm typing this. The chicken shawarma was juicy with flavor and seasoned well and the lamb had a kick to it. There was so much meat it spilled into the salad which was like an extra side meal! They also gave us baklava which was a wonderful touch and that was also delicious and flaky. There is a small amount of tables but we went around 2pm so it wasn't too busy. I definitely recommend having lunch here if you're visiting the World Trade Center! Excuse the lackluster photo, I was starving and forgot to take a nicer one with all the sauces spilled into it."

Pronto Pizza

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (185) • $

"Pretty damn good pizza. They've come along way from what I recall. Pretty sure they're using Michael's sauce from across the street in their pizzas."

Olives & Pita

★★★★★ 4.5 (73)

"My menu choices at Louie's Gyros have been limited because well... It's Louie's *GYROS*.I've been so lucky to have had their Gyro with a side of fries. When the man and I are uber famished, we'll order some lemon potatoes, as well.The Gyros are precisely what you would want and expect in a gyro; - a pinch of crisp lettuce and diced tomato for some variation in texture- fresh, crunchy, diminutive cubes of cucumber- creamy, garlicky tzatziki sauce- close to a half-pound of flavourfuly seasoned gyro meat, encompassed by a- fresh, soft but sturdy, chewy, warm pita bread...and for just $2 more, this generously stuffed sandwich comes with a large order of french fries! Those Lemon Potatoes, though... Oh... Those lemon potatoes...You can taste the time and effort put into making these cubed pieces of tender, zesty taters. They're rich, they've got just enough seasoning, and a generous amount of lemon; an authentic dish! If these three items (gyro, french fries and lemon potatoes) weren't so scrumptious, the man and I would venture elsewhere on the menu. However, these choices are consistent "sure bets". We love Louie's Gyros, and we really think you will, too."

Alma Negra

★★★★☆ 4.2 (65)

"Carne asada $32 5/5Quesadilla (1) de pollo $25 2.5/5Chocolate cake w apples and mixed berries $10 3.5/5Mocktail "#1" w pineapple, vainilla, coconout, lemon juice, topo chico 5/5I visited this spot with my cousin last summer. The highlight of the meal was the carne asada, along with the refreshing mocktail. The carne asada was juicy and savory. The chocolate cake had a unique sweet-tangy taste. I would have rated it higher, but it was too sweet for me. The quesadilla was a bit disappointing because it tasted bland. The provided salsa added some much-needed flavor.I would recommend this spot for couples or friends looking for a cozy date night. There was dimmed lighting, creating a warm and intimate ambiance. There is a good amount of seating, including bar seating. The staff was professional but not particularly friendly, only talked to us when taking our orders. There are also bathrooms available."

Revelie Luncheonette

★★★★★ 4.7 (41) • $$

"10/10 experience... great lunch spot! I'd recommend sitting by the window for great people watching. The staff are super friendly and the food is delish!"

The SSam

★★★★★ 4.9 (35)

"The Ssam is a ghost kitchen, so it took me a while to find it, as other restaurants also share the same space. But the owner was super helpful and friendly and sorted me out even though I was late for my pick-up!I ordered the tofu ssam, which was super fresh and healthy."