File under "Don't Judge a Book By Its Cover" - because you'd never even realize this was a restaurant when walking by and even after you knew... you might be inclined to keep walking to find something a bit more 'bright' and 'inviting'.  (And you'd totally miss out on a great little joint.) I'm a lower middle-class Jersey guy - what the heck do I know about cocktails?  But I dove right into one ("Jade Collins") and it was firing on all cylinders.  Crisp, clean, strong enough to knock over an ox. Then we got a handful of apps - everyone else swore by all the ones they'd had - but I just tried the Salt & Pepper Shrimp and... sweet baby Jesus, this little plate had a wicked amount of flavor from every angle.  "Aggressively seasoned" might be an understatement.  Wild. Onto the mains and I ventured towards their Spicy Drunken Noodle (my go-to whenever I'm hitting a Thai restaurant on my home turf) and... yeah, you probably guessed it - incredible. Not the biggest portion but they made every single component sing with flavor. With so much going on - of course I needed to indulge with another drink (hey, I wasn't driving!). There were six of us, it came to about $100 a person... welcome to NYC. But we did get a wide selection of plates/food and those two drinks accounted for about $40 of my tab. (And you'll never see such a heavy wine pour at a restaurant... they filled the glass almost to the rim - which was not even something I'd do for myself when I'm home.) Definitely recommended. read more

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Absolutely delicious! Gorgeous fresh ingredients, super friendly and prompt service. We had the drunken noodle and the coconut curry. Both were 10/10. Can't wait to have it again! read more

Had a great bite to eat on the patio outback. I had a Thai ice tea and the drunken noodle with tofu which were both good. Our friends got the eggplant which was out of this world along with a ginger lemonade that was delightful. Servers were efficient and friendly since we had to make our train. read more

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Been here twice and really enjoy the ambiance. The drinks stand good we're just ok but good portions. It's a small intimate place and service is relaxed. Best thing I've had is the cucumber salad! read more

Definitely worth the stop if you're in the area. The quality of ingredients is top notch. Ate here towards the end of the opening hours, so understandably staff were pretty busy. The interiors are modern and cute. Great for a small group or a solo meal. They have a bar as well. read more

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Definitely enjoyed the veggie dumplings and coconut gelato. Very tasty and quaint. The service was speedy but could have been a bit more friendly. read more

I absolutely adore this place. Not only is it very beautiful to look at, the people are welcoming . The meals are reasonably priced. They have seating in the front and in the back the bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable. I've been going here for years. read more

Great food and ambiance. The Thai glazed fried eggplant was amazing--not sweet like Asian eggplant dishes can sometimes be. Their Thai fried rice with Chinese sausage and a fried egg was surprisingly good. We also ordered their special--roasted duck curry--which was succulent and tasty. We're foodies from California and were very pleased with our meal here. read more

Amazing fried rice. Ordered via phone and 15 minutes later my order was ready for pick up in person. Cute little shop with wonderful workers. Would absolutely return and try another dish. 5/5! read more

The best!! My go-to when visiting the Chelsea Galleries. Interior is adorable, staff is super nice, and the food is excellent!! Fresh & delicious! My order: Thai Iced Tea, Cucumber Salad, Pork Fried Dumplings, Chicken Pad-Thai, Coconut Flan! So good!!! read more

My mother introduced me to this restaurant, and I'm so glad she did. I order the same items when I come here, but that's because they're prepared to perfection. The steamed lamb dumplings are my favorite appetizer on the menu, but I also get the pan fried pork dumplings. The fried organic baby chicken is delicious and fried to a perfect crisp. It pairs well with their white rice, and will leave you feeling satisfied. The service is always good. I recommend this place to all of my friends who visit New York City. read more

While the restaurant, dining experience, food and atmosphere are all stellar, behind the scenes is somewhat sketch. Chop shop has a new owner, as they just recently sold the restaurant. Under the new management, servers no longer receive any tips from the online orders they take and prepare. The owner actually pockets these. As a fellow service industry worker, I know how time-consuming, high-volume and persistent these orders are. This change in management is actually really going to mess with their employees' livelihood. read more

I see a lot of mixed reviews here so my friend and I decided to swing by on a Saturday afternoon. We were seated right away as there weren't that many customers. Our dishes came out pretty fast and for the price it was pretty decent! It's a really homey vibe which was nice for a casual meal! Honestly for the price I think it was decent. The dishes are pretty simple and the portion size is a bit small though. read more

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Although it might look like there are a decent number of vegan options on the menu, in reality there are only two or three, unless you want just straight sautéed veggies, as ALL the tofu is fried in the same oil as meat items, and the curry and papaya salad have fish sauce. I would give two stars, but at least the owner and staff were knowledgeable about what was vegan and what isn't. The vegan drunken noodles were altogether lacking in flavor beyond what you get from soy sauce. The Thai fried rice was nothing special and definitely not worth $15. Portions were pretty small, though the pictures might make it seem otherwise. I could definitively have eaten more. It's a cute restaurant and maybe is ok if you want something quick, but I definitely wouldn't return. read more

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Brothy and wonderful Tom Yum soup with a delicious jasmine tea is just what life orders. Not only is it good to have this option close to my office, it is good food and service. read more

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I really enjoyed our dishes we had--orange beef and pad see ew. It almost feels like you're walking into a home kitchen, the flavors were comforting but simple. The portions are also quite generous for what you get, especially for the chelsea area. What a neighborhood gem! read more

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The waitress was super nice and the food came out quick, but unfortunately my spicy sesame noodles were not spicy, and not really anything else either. (Except for a vague undertone of chloriney from, I think, the paltry amount of shredded cucumber and radish.) This dish CAN be surprisingly flavorful despite the fact that it's mostly noodles, if the restaurant gets heavy handed with the sesame paste, chili crisp, and/or chili oil, but this restaurant didn't use a heavy hand with anything. read more

I absolutely love this tiny spot! The food is so good. The service is fast. The decor is cool. It's a hidden gem in this neighborhood! Truly! So good. Try the POACHED NORWEGIAN SALMON, the SUMMER ROLLS and the RUKU CUCUMBER G + T. read more

Delicious, reasonably priced, with accommodating waitstaff. A good selection of vegetarian options. Will definitely be back! read more

I visited Chop Shop this past weekend after the chaos of Pride. I was craving something that wasn't American or Italian and at a reasonable price and this spot definitely fit the bill. As soon as I walked in I was transported to an oasis by the well-designed interior, air conditioning and jazz music. Since it was off-hours I was also happily the only customer when I walked in. Shortly after I sat down a couple came in for drinks and sat near the window. They ordered drinks to go so I assume the drinks were good! I was still recovering from the heat so I stuck with water and ordered the drunken noodles with shrimp. The food came out very quickly, which was nice. The dish was great, included a great balance of veggies, noodles and shrimp and great flavor! I asked for mine to be mild instead of spicy and it was still the opposite of bland. Everything tasted super fresh and high quality. I'm actually getting hungry while writing this review! All in all, Chop Shop was a great neighborhood spot to check out. Great food, cute interior, wonderful service. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is my new favorite lunch spot in Chelsea/Hudson Yards area. I went the other day with a friend and everything we had was perfection. For apps definitely trip the salt and pepper shrimp, pork belly buns and lamb dumplings. We also had the crab fried right, fried branzino and sweet and spicy orange beef. Everything was amazing and i will definitely be back! read more

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This place was amazing! They had a great, COVID-19 friendly outdoor set up in the back. They even had heaters, which was definitely a plus since it was so cold out the day we went. We ordered dumplings and some pork buns as appetizers. They were both delicious!!! The pork buns were so good that we ended up ordering seconds. They were probably the best pork buns I've ever had in my life. Our drinks were also delicious. I got this lychee sake cocktail which was one of their most popular drinks. Would definitely recommend! For our entrees, we ordered the crab fried rice and the chicken drunken noodles. The crab fried rice was a solid option, but the drunken noodles were to die for!!! They were cooked with the right amount of spice and were overall so flavorful! I would highly recommend going to this place - I left craving more and will hopefully be able to go back soon! read more

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Tiny portions but great food. I'd go much more if they had bigger portions. I live across the street. Wish it had better value.

Just had a great dinner! They have a great outdoor area for dining and the service was wonderful :) Summer roll- solid Lamb dumplings- delicious! Crab fried rice - solid Japanese eggplant and shrimp curry- delicious! Sezchuan Orange beef- delicious! read more

Chop Shop - Awesome outdoor dining area! - Asian Fusion Near Me - New York, New York

Chop shop is a small Thai restaurant near my apartment. I have walked passed it 10+ time but haven't tried the food until tonight. I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. Firstly the vibe here is very warm, casual and homey. Service is very friendly. Perfect for a winter Friday night Secondly the food: - Spicy drunken noodle with chicken 10/10 It tastes amazing! The combination of saltiness and spiciness and the texture of the wide noodle tastes exactly how I like it to be. The portion is also just right - Shrimp summer roll with peanut sauce 8/10 The summer roll is just your normal summer roll - healthy and fresh, but the peanut sauce is bomb! Very flavorful with peanut crunches Given the good food, close location and friendly price range, i will definitely come back to try some other dishes read more

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Finally a place we're you get that authentic Asian cuisine flavor in every dish is..very tasty and moderately priced I Definitely recommend trying this restaurant read more

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The little fried chicken is a MUST and the eggplant in the sweet brown sauce ...there were two options...it wasn't the curry option...it was the other one ...really sauce and excellent w rice.. The veggie dumplings that are pan fried was ok...the papaya salad w watercress was okay.... The fried shrimp app was okay..the shrimp was fried w the shell and I felt like the shell was in the way...I wish it had been fired without the shell ....bokchoi was okay....my heart and taste buds were in heaven w that fried chicken... The flan is phenomenal...I could have eaten four of those all on my own....soooooo. Good! The ice creams were also great....black sesame = YES, ginger= YES, toasted coconut = YES, Thai iced tea ice cream...= hmmmmm maybe Service was lovely read more

Good service. Spacious with an additional dining room in the back. The food was great. I really enjoyed the shrimp spring rolls! read more

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Nice spot! I got the veggie curry and it was quite yummy, the spicy margarita was also great. they have a cute backyard area i really like. service was good, had a little mix up with the timing of our entrees and they handled it well so no complaints! read more

Small, cozy, fusion but a lean towards Thai flavours. A little more space would always be welcome but hey it's in Chelsea and I'm glad it's around! We had made a reservation and showed up and were seated ten minutes early (thank you !) The hostess was friendly and prompt and attentive. Limited space so consider making a reservation. The spicy cold noodles ( with chicken) were not too spicy at all. Not out of this world but unique enough to be noticed. The sea bass was awesome. Flaky, spicy with a noticeable hint of sweetness. Super fresh tasting. It does have skin on in case that's not your think with fish. Comes with rice Also tried the green curry with shrimp and eggplant. Very aromatic with basil leaves. Not too spicy either. Noticeable coconut flavour. Comes with rice as well. The portions are not too large and so an appetiser is not a bad idea. Will certainly come here again. read more

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I came here with Boo Boo after walking the Highline on a nice Saturday. We built up an appetite and yelp had a lot of good reviews for here. Sadly, Yelp didn't help us. The food was a big letdown. We were able to sit at back 'outdoor' room. Sitting in the back is really quiet. I was over hearing the conversation from the couple 2 tables away from us. We ordered the bun since everyone was raving about it. And from my pic it was very sad and disappointing. At $4 each I wanted to more. Not because it was tasty but I expected more of it. The bun was cold so it made the filling inside cold faster. $4 for 2 bites is not really worth unless it's really tasty. My gf ordered a spicy shrimp chow fun noodles. And I got the braised short ribs with radish. The chow fun sauce tasted like watered down shiracha. And my braised short rib lacked salt was not tender enough to get the melted collagen texture. We also shared the snow pea veggie stir fry. We both enjoyed that dish the best because it was flavor stuff and had a fresher taste compared to out entrees. This place might be good to come for drinks and chit chat but I would not come here for the food. This place needs to replace the old tired Chinese cooks with a 'rock star' chef. We should have taken the train downtown for a more complete meal. We walked down 6 blocks to Artichoke pizza and shared a $5 pizza slice to finish our meal and then walked but uptown to the Bus terminal. read more

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Easy place to miss if you're walking by. I went in last night for a quick bite to eat, and ended up sitting at the bar and ordering the Pork Belly Buns, and the Cold Spicy Sesame Noodles. First, I chatted with the bartender working and asked for a recommendation on a sweet drink. He pointed out the Chop Shop Margarita, and I decided to give it a try. I ended up regretting that immediately. It's a spicy drink, which is totally up some folks alley, but I'd specifically asked for a rec to something sweet. Honestly, even as someone who likes spicy drinks sometimes, this definitely isn't one I'd ever order again. The pork belly buns came out, and were absolutely amazing. Really wished that more than 2 came with a meal! They were so juicy and rich! Very fatty though, so if that's not your thing it's good to know upfront. I'd definitely say they're a must-have if you're stopping in. The cold spicy sesame noodles were also a hit! Not actually spicy, but I felt the portion was just enough to be a nice dinner. Other than that, there's not much to say about Chop Shop. It's small and cozy. Not so many options that it's overwhelming. Food tasted good. A little pricy for the portion size you get, and I'm not sure how much familiarity the staff has with their drinks menu. Overall I'd say it's a B- for me. read more

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Nice ambiance and great experience with the staff. although the price to portion size was a bit disappointing.

Wow! Such a nice low key restaurant. I came here to celebrate a co-workers birthday, who btw loves this place. I was not particularly enthused about going here because the menu didn't show many options. Also, several of us were looking for drinks and didn't see that either. When we arrived, we were seated in the back which is also considered there "outdoor seating". It doesn't look like your outdoor because they have it semi closed in with heaters. Still was very nice and quiet. There was only one other party there when we arrived. The menu, though a bit basic, wasn't too bad. We ordered ribs, crab fried rice (which was a first for me and was very good), pork chops (were super tender). The food was phenomenal. The drinks (sorry can't remember the names) were great as well! I will definitely visit this place again. read more

I arranged for the entire back garden for a party of 19 people. Everything was handled well and the food was amazing including fried baby chicken, steamed salmon, curried vegetables, pork belly buns, pea shoots, and much more. People could not stop emailing me about how wonderful everything was including dessert and wine choices. The staff was very accommodating and it all went of seamlessly. A++ read more

Our go-to order in place for comfort food! The vegetable curry, the fried rice, always a side of bok choy, the salmon, the noodles. Always solid, always comforting! read more

First time really eating in New York and I must say it's some of the best food I've ever had. I ordered the "Thai Iced Tea" which was AMAZING. Then I ordered the Szechuan Sweet and Spicy Beef large plate. I wasn't too hungry so I was a little hesitant, but it was a perfect portion size with a side rice bowl!! There is dim lighting in the restaurant so it seems dark but ITS WORTH IT!!!! read more

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Great place for a quick lunch! Lovely, clean, good service, delicious light food. I would recommend the papaya salad with the shrimp! Came with 5 pieces and it was DELISH! I wish I had more to say! Loved it all around read more

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Think bulgogi style meat with rice, veggies and a couple of French fries. Had the sesame chop which was great! White sauce is similar to kewpie sauce. read more

I stoped in while walking up 10th Avenue i found the food expensive (what isn't now a days ) but the taste was well worth the price. I had Drunken noodles with chicken also pork dumplings both dishes were packed with flavor! Will be returning! read more