Nai

When you walk in, the Spanish music really set the mood alongside the dim lighting. It was my friend's birthday so everyone was very accommodating. They sat us in the back and we had it to ourselves, and they frequently checked up on us and our drinks. I was also so blown away by the Spanish tapas scallop crudo -- perf zest and so refreshing croquettes with serrano ham -- I usually find croquettes so oily and heavy, but these had the perfect breading, cheese portobello carppacio -- cheesy with truffles but I would've never thought portobello can be this good ‍ fideua -- oysters weren't fishy, the pasta noodles were cooked well, and it was definitely a highlight duck confit -- juicy duck & crispy skin cheesy ice cream -- couldn't believe cheese and ice cream can pair so well like that prefix menu was $89 and they provided enough food ratio would come again !

I chose this for my birthday dinner date and was thoroughly impressed by the food and vibes. The restaurant feels upscale without being snobbish due to the friendly staff.What we ordered:1. Prime rib katsu sandwich - so buttery and tender! Def a bit pricey but worth it.2. Potato patatas bravas - good carb but not super memorable3. Fideua - plenty of seafood and had a good texture! Basically a noodle paella4. Sea bass toast - Unique and was not fishy at all5. Pulpo a la gallega - was too oily for me and not too much flavor. I think it is the point of the dish but the octopus was almost too tender. Maybe it was a personal preference.Knocking off a star because the resy made it seem like there would be flamenco dancing at that time, but on arrival, our waiter told us it would start at 8pm, almost 2 hours after our original res time. We had reservations to something else afterwards so we were unfortunately unable to catch the show.

Most of the food was mediocre. The mushroom carpaccio was really yummy though. The drink I got was also very good. The service was great, the waiter was really nice. The ambiance was quite dark but romantic. It was like a speakeasy.

Delicious and creative tapas! This place fuses tapas with Asian flavors to create unique flavor combination. We came on a Saturday night around 7:30pm. It was easy to get a reservation and the interior wasn't too busy. The inside is enormous and we were hoping to see the flamenco show, but it did not occur when I was there. However, the interior was chic and minimalist while the food did not disappoint. We tried the patata brava, roasted carrots, sea bass toast, cod, and fideua. All were so delicious and I would recommend. We finished with a yuzu cream and an almond cake. Overall, we had a great experience here.

One of the best tasting menu experiences I have ever had! Every dish was on point - loved the Cod, the scallops, the dry aged ribeye sando. The host was amazing, brought us delicious wines from Spain that paired so well with the food. Will highly recommend!

Service was super attentive! We chose to sit by the table not realizing that's where the music came from so it was a little loud but was still able to have a conversation with my partner. Even though this is a tapas place, I did feel like the portion size was larger than other places so the prices were well worth it! Cocktails were really good (maybe because they were not strong? not sure) and overall unique experience. Would come back to try other items on the menu!

Stopped in for a Valentines meal. We opted to order off the menu instead of their prix fix option.The sea bass toast & patata brava were really good. The patata brava was a little more satisfying but the sea bass toast had a fun crunch. We shared the fideua which was like a paella with short cut noodles instead of rice. This was amazing and I would definitely come back just for the fideua.The staff was really awesome and they comped our drinks for the meal, plus an extra glass of champagne for the holiday.

Food 7/10Honestly everything was just relatively fine. We ordered four tapas, and only the cod toast really impressed me. Everyone was raving about the steak katsu sandwich, but ours just was not tender enough, even though it was a medium rare. Lacked seasoning too. The squash lacked flavor too. The cod toast was great because the fish itself was super tender, but the toast was very crispy. The roe on top also added to the combination of textures. Fideua was a paella thing except with really short noodles and not rice, a very unique dish that was fun to try but flavors were pretty much just salt. Atmosphere 9/10Lovely minimalist interior design. It was empty for brunch on Sunday except for us though. Service 9/10Sweet server.

Absolute great ambiance in this spot! We were upstairs while the show was going on but it was definitely great flamenco sounds. The food was great. We all shared the food, it is tapas style. Had a great beer Hahou from Madrid. Our server Carlos was amazing, very attentive. He also helped us out with the ordering and amounts of food to order. Would definitely need to come back soon.

HIDDEN NYC GEM:Dining at Nai evokes a rich cultural experience that combines a well thought out, masterfully crafted menu with the vibrant energy of Flamenco. Upon entering, the restauranteur, Rahul greets you with a warmth that feels like you were friends in a past life. Every plate is well thought out and carefully paired with wine, providing intense stimulation to the taste buds. The staff will enrich you with information on the ingredients and recipes, maximizing how much you take away from the experience. As you enjoy your meal, the room echoes with sounds straight from Spain. Nai is the epitome of NYC dining where food, culture, and people all come together to create an experience unique to our melting pot.I highly recommend this restaurant. As the title states, Nai is a hidden gem, and I would not be surprised if they received a Michelin star soon.