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    R2. Red Curry Chicken
    Emmeline W.

    Their bowls are solid. Feels healthy LOL. I stopped by after my nail tech recommended Urban Space as a cute food hall nearby. I definitely thought Bao was one of the tastier-looking options in the building. Bummed that they were out of boba for the night (there's no boba in fidi.......!!!). Ample shared seating all throughout Urban Space. Despite a small line and only one employee at the counter, my order only took 10~ mins! RED CURRY CHICKEN: IMO not the curry I was expecting (I thought it'd be more creamy), but still tasty. More like a savory stewed chicken. The dressing is tangy & sweet, went well with the fresh veg. Didn't feel heavy. Portions are good albeit a bit pricy ($16 after taxes, before tip). I did appreciate that the menu has east Asian comfort foods, like Lu Rou, Pork Belly, and Popcorn Chicken. If I'm ever in Fidi again, I'd want to see if their Lu Rou is authentically Taiwanese :P

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    Melanie D.

    I've had BAO a few times and have normally been satisfied, a tiny box of popcorn chicken and spring rolls costs $17, which is quite steep given the small portion but y ou are in FiDi. The chicken was a little gooey, which tends to gross me out otherwise the meal itself was pretty good. I was surprised at how spicy the spring rolls were. Overall a good experience - they have bubble tea if you look at the menu closely.

    B2. Red Curry Chicken Bao
    Melissa V.

    It seems to be that the way I find my favorite spots are completely unexpected! Walking down Water Street, amidst a ton of street construction, I noticed this food hall, Urban Space, with lots of food names on the windows. The one that stood out to me the most was "Bao Buns". When I went inside of this food hall, I immediately looked for the spot selling bao buns. Long story short, I ordered one curry chicken bao bun just to try. It was AMAZING! I had asked the gentleman working there if it would be too spicy and his explanation was spot on: it was about a 6 in spice level, felt more like a kick of heat. The flavors were perfection, the bao buns were the softest, there was a great ratio between chicken and the toppings, everything was the perfect! I went back for a second right after going back to thank the gentlemen for the great recommendation! Next time I stop by Urban Space, I will once again go straight to Bao By Kaya, but this time I'll order one of their combos which include different variations of bao buns, and other food options like popcorn chicken, dumplings, spring rolls, etc.

    2 Baos Papcorn and Chicken Combo
    Monissa W.

    This place is pretty decent! Got a combo that came with 2 baos and popcorn chicken. Added the bubble tea but I could do without it because it wasn't the best boba. But the baos and popcorn chicken were very delicious! They ran out of duck baos so got the pork belly and the curry chicken. Would come back to try the other items!

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    Lacee D.

    Dan Dan noodles were delicious. Just stumbled up this place but I would definitely eat here again.

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    Rosie C.

    Not a fan, the pork was very grisly the bao flat was sweet the combination was not to my liking. The texture of the chicken was hard and cold. This was an overpriced meal.

    Peking Duck Bao
    Ryan F.

    Went to Bao By Kaya for lunch on Thursday afternoon. I was impressed by their signature item, and would recommend not straying from that section of the menu. Quality: I ordered a Combo with two Baos and Popcorn Chicken, as well as an extra Bao. This is definitely a place where the Bao is the star. I tried the Pork Belly Bao, Red Curry Chicken Bao, and Peking Duck Bao. The Red Curry Chicken Bao was my favorite, extremely unique and flavorful, but each of options was worth a try. I was not crazy about the Popcorn Chicken, it felt like it had been sitting too long, which is a little concerning during a lunch rush. Quantity: More filling than you expect. Value: $12-14 for Combos. $5.50 for Baos. Ambiance: Bao By Kaya is part of the Urbanspace Food Hall in FiDi. They had a small spot right in the middle of the space. It is a bit of an awkward spot, not really creating space for those waiting for food. No individual seating at this spot, but plenty of tables in the common area. Crowd: A busy spot in the Food Hall, with at least a dozen people waiting for their orders. Service: Quick even with a fairly long line. Parking: Difficult street parking.

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    incredible quality, at great prices. I highly recommend the bao, spring rolls, and sesame noodles.

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    JeJu Noodle Bar - Lamb myun

    JeJu Noodle Bar

    4.2(1.3k reviews)
    2.0 miWest Village
    $$

    So excited to be reviewing jeju because I have wanted to visit for so long and finally got a…read morereservation. This was absolutely worth the wait and if you get the chance to go you must! The restaurant wasn't too big but very nice and good service and we sat at the bar which I actually enjoyed, you can't really see the food being made but the bar is pretty. Started off with the toro a MUST get. One of the best bites I've ever had it was unbelievably and close to indescribable. So buttery and just burst in your mouth. The ceviche was bright and summery and citrusy we enjoyed. The wagyu was also out of this world, so soft and the broth was sooo flavorful. Not enough words to describe the luxury of dining here. Truly reminded me of why I love good food. Definitely not inexpensive but for a Michelin star and the quality of food I do think it is worth it and priced lower than comps. I would love to come back at some point, even just for the toro. Add this to your list!

    Emphasis on Noodle Bar…read more I cannot say how elated I was when I got the reservation for Jeju Noodle Bar. I feel like I've seen it for years on social media and was so excited to come. It's the only noodle bar with a Michelin Star and I can see why the wagyu Ramyun was genuinely one of the best Ramyuns I've ever had. Not too heavy with seasoning but you can tell every ingredient is fresh and very flavorful naturally from all thought put into its base. I would say SKIP the internet viral items. We also got the Toro Ssam Bap and Jeju Fried Chicken. The Fried Chicken was fried excellently but I think the dish in general is just a bit gimmicky? The chicken overpowers the caviar A LOT especially with the sauce on top as well to the point where I don't think either is really needed. And the Toro Ssam bop was really good, it was my friends first time having toro and her life was changed, but as someone who visits many sushi/omakase places I feel like it's a dish that you could also find elsewhere at a similar price. The staff, however, were incredibly friendly above and beyond I dare say. And the ambiance is very moody perfect for a date night. Overall, I would definitely come back but I would say you shouldn't be crying or tearing your hair out at how difficult it is to get a reservation, as I know many people do.

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    Catch NYC

    Catch NYC

    3.4(3k reviews)
    2.5 miMeatpacking District, West Village
    $$$

    Absolutely delicious…read more Came here with a party of four during restaurant week and we ordered all of the available options so we could try everything offered. The service was great and the restaurant itself has two floors of dining along with an outdoor rooftop. The complimentary pretzel bread was soft and warm and had great flavor. The appetizers were honestly great! The baby bok choy salad, while bitter had a tasty underlying flavor that made it worth it. The catch roll was good and the jalapeño was a nice touch. The crunchy rice cakes were a crowd favorite. The wagyu gyoza was good, but the weakest of the appetizers. For the entrees the branzino and truffle pasta were the unexpected stars of the show! The branzino was melt-in-your-mouth tender with an amazing flavor to it, while the pasta was rich and decadent with just enough truffle flavor to justify its naming. The steak was good but not a favorite among the party while the salmon felt a bit bland in comparison to the other dishes. We got a set of fries to accompany everything and they were good! We also got a lobster Mac & Cheese and while it was amazing, it was much more of just a lobster pasta dish than anything Mac & Cheese related. Both the sorbet and chocolate cake were ordered and both were enjoyed! The sorbet flavors were nice and tropical while the layered chocolate cake was delicious without being overly sweet. Absolutely would come here again!

    Angry lobster mafaldine had a good amount of lobster but had nothing else. It was essentially…read morebuttered noodles with lobster. Kind of a joke for $45 or whatever it was. Everything else was pretty good. Bread with the mustard spread was great. Fish entrees were good. Interior is nice. Service is fast.

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    Thai Villa

    Thai Villa

    4.4(5.3k reviews)
    2.6 miFlatiron
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    The BLUF | The Chilean Sea Bass, Pad Se-Ew, and Royal Pad Thai are reasons to come back. The prices…read moreare NYC expensive. The Vibe | Chill. Chic decor with a modern Thai style. The Service | Average. 20% automatic gratuity (for our party of five; not sure if that is standard for all). There were a lot of people bringing plates, removing plates, and at the front of the house. The Food | Por Pia Tod (3/5) was average, nothing special. Pad Se-Ew (4/5) was good and flavorful. We ordered two with shrimp and one chicken: the shrimp was a little overcooked but super flavorful. If it had something with a crunch - peanuts or otherwise - it would have been 5/5 for me. Thai Fried Rice (3/5) was just ok. Chilean Sea Bass (5/5) was cooked to perfection and it was the best tasting dish on the table, and it was the most beautiful dish. The Dranks | The Mango Sunrise was outstanding. Thai Villa...please share the recipe or please confirm what I think the ingredients are: mango puree, pineapple juice, and coconut cream. It was our third visit to Thai Villa. The two previous visit, I ordered the Royal Pad Thai which was bon appetit.

    I've been wanting to try this place for over a year and finally got to go. We ordered 10 things. 5…read moreapps, 5 entrees. Exceptional, must-get dishes: -Royal pad thai, the egg wrap sold me. And the noodles were very chewy and springy. Spicy too. LOVED. -Panang curry- I don't even care for curry but this was really the best curry I've had. The perfect glossy consistency and the flavors were balanced, also spicy. -Summer special: soft shell crab. Incredible. Deep fried crab legs served on a bed of thai basil salad- eating whole basil leaves with the shattering crab legs... don't miss this one. -Basil fried rice, so spicy, so good. -Tom Yum, my uncle said it was one of the best hems ever had. -Papaya Salad- a great refreshing side and also incredibly spicy. Forgettable dishes: -Chicken satay, very small. Standard. -Thai moneybags, beautiful presentation but the filling tastes like potatoes, are they usually potatoes? Tastes like a bland samosa. -Red curry: just wasn't a huge fan of it. -Roti: I didn't get to try it, so I will forget about it. They're really pushy about the 90 minute time limit. I think they should think about how much we ordered and be more lenient but they weren't so lenient. I still really loved my experience and would go again.

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    Thai Villa - Scallop Skewers (~$16)

    Scallop Skewers (~$16)

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    Rasa - Massaman Curry with chicken

    Rasa

    4.1(926 reviews)
    2.1 miGreenwich Village
    $$

    Was looking for something new and yummy to try and we were close to rasa so decided to give it a…read moretry. So glad we did! Rasa was amazing! The vibe inside is dark and intimate with plenty of seating. The waitress was so friendly and offered to run down the menu with us and help us decide what to get. For apps (forgot to capture a pic :( ) we got the Roti Canai, Crispy Calamari and Chicken lettuce wraps. The calamari was literally the best calamari ive ever had.. The batter and seasoning that was dusted on top made it sooo delish! The chicken wrap was also a fan fav. We couldn't get enough. For the mains we ordered the malaysian curry, massaman curry and the Sambal.. Alll the dishes were seasoned so well and you get plenty for the price. I would absolutely go back to Rasa, anytime. Soooo good!

    Rasa has been on my list for over a decade so I am glad I was able to try it. Upon entering, there…read morewere no tables but the staff moved a group to the bar and we were seated right away. The staff is so kind and attentive. The menu has so many appetizers, noodles, curries, rice dishes etc. Portions are phenomenal and they are halal! Grilled Chicken - was surprised to see how big the chicken piece was, if you're looking for a cleaner option, try this! Pineapple Fried Rice - was missing acidity from lime and was missing texture, perhaps nuts or bean sprouts would have elevated the dish Chicken Pad Thai - perfect, there were a lot of chicken pieces in it too Nasi Lemak (curried chicken) - great as well, loved the anchovies Would love to try the Malay wings, roti canai and egg noodles next time. I also had to wash my hands and the staff was cleaning the bathroom. The individual cleaning was so nice and accommodated me instead of having me wait.

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    Rasa - Main seating area

    Main seating area

    Rasa - Roti Canai (~$10)

    Roti Canai (~$10)

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