Surprisingly to find good Chinese food in a spot of Manhattan I did not expect good Chinese food…read more Pei dan sau yuk jook was pretty good, eggplant clay pot, green beans, all equally good. Har gow were the one decidedly average dish, and even they they were certainly acceptable enough. Service was solid, interior is super cliche, but, well, it was pretty good all around. Not sure I'd rave like crazy about it, but definitely a solid spot for any locals.

This was a very well decorate, intimate feeling dim sum spot in the heart of Chelsea! What blew me…read moreaway was actually the pot of tea we ordered. It was so healing on a cold rainy day. Some of my favorite dishes were the fried octopus and squid stir fry, the fried pork buns, and the shu mai!

Came here with the kids before a big thunderstorm, so thankful they had space left for us to sit…read moreat. The place was pretty busy and had a good amount of choices to select for. The kids went for the Pho bowls and I went for the salad. Food came out relatively quick -service was also good. Definitely a good neighborhood option.

Nothing beats a hot pho on a cold day, especially in New York City…read more I stumbled across The Pho 2 walking around in Chelsea. The entrance is very unassuming and honestly could be easy to miss - it's overshadowed by the large BBQ place next doors but I do like how it's a hole in the wall type of spot. Inside, The Pho 2 doesn't have that much seating. When I went, there weren't that many people so it was easy to get seated and the food came out super quick. I decided to order the flank pho and the size of the bowl was HUGE. They give you a lot of soup - and a decent amount of meat and noodles. On the side, it also comes with your classic bean sprouts, mint, and lime. Flavor wise it packed a punch and they had your classic sauces on the side - as well as chili oil that they have too. Their menu is very small so you know the kitchen doesn't overcomplicate making food - which I love when it comes to restaurant efficiency. For my fix of pho, I'll be back to have some more!

My friends and I were starving when we came here at around 8:30pm and we were so glad there was no…read moreline! I got the spicy pork ramen and it was delicious-the broth is not as rich as other places but that was fine with me, as I wasn't in the mood for super rich broth. I really, really liked the chashu-it was moist, tender, a little fatty, and was well-seasoned. I just wish that the ramen was a little bit spicier. The egg was cooked perfectly soft boiled, and the noodles were thin noodles, which is my favorite kind of ramen noodles. The store was pretty cute and modernly decorated, and the service was friendly, nice, and fast. Would return if I'm ever in the area!

One of my favorite ramen spots in NYC! I have been here three times now and it never disappoints. I…read moreespecially love: Sweet Potato Fries Crunchy Cauliflower Chicken Ramen The noodles in the ramen are my favorite because they're the thin kind and don't get overly soft/mushy. The inside has limited searing but thankfully seats seem to clear pretty quickly! Service is also very fast! It's great for either lunch or dinner, and it's so cozy and inviting inside.

Great service, fast and delicious. Yum! The music was great too, they played some eighties stuff.read more

Don't always believe Yelp reviews--especially coming from a Yelp Elite--so let's set the record…read morestraight! First off, just a quick note for anyone looking: this restaurant is not halal. Aside from that, we had a fantastic experience here at Friedmans Herald Square near Penn Station. They were playing Hilary Duff music, which was such a fun touch since they often match the vibe of whatever is happening at MSG! They even had special Hilary Duff mocktails. The atmosphere is super sweet and cozy. The restaurant was empty when we first walked in, but the second we sat down, it completely packed up! The waiter was very friendly, and even though they weren't able to split the check at the table, they did provide an itemized receipt to make figuring it out easy. The food was great overall--the Mac & Cheese bites and the corn were especially good! We also tried the cheesecake and molten cake. Plus, the neighbors sitting next to us were so sweet. A wonderful spot with a fun vibe!

It was a dismally rainy day, so I knew I wanted ramen; Ichiran was an absolute treat!…read more After coming in and placing your order at the front counter, you're assigned to a booth. The dining area features a long counter with partitions between each diner, the better for you to focus on the experience of your meal. This is not the place to come for a group meal -- you really won't be able to talk to anyone who isn't immediately next to you -- but it's great for a quiet respite or solo dining. I got the Classic Tonkatsu, while my sister got the Veggie Ramen. Both were excellent, with richly flavorful broth, perfectly chewy noodles, and either meat or mushrooms. I got the medium spice, which was a balanced warmth that never tipped over into too much heat. I highly recommend!

- Food was obviously amazing. I should've gotten the double serving of the ramen noodles, but I…read morewent against it because I knew I was walking a lot today and I didn't want to feel sluggish. - Forgot the pork name, but it was a fine addition on the side. I could've ordered the rice along with it, but I didn't want to do carbs on carbs especially with all the walking in the city. - Matcha beer was exactly what I thought it would be. Match + Beer. Refreshing and it was a good decision because it reached 90F that day. - Service was fast. We got our food within 5 mins of sitting down. - Place is exactly like those YouTube videos where they show what they eat either here in NY or Japan. Great lighting and I forgot to add the water dispenser is right behind you so you can easily refill yourself. I was expecting a hot water dispenser right next to you and matcha powder because I've seen it in some videos, but it's not the worst thing in the world. I'd go back, but I'm not much of a city person so I don't know when that would be. I will say, ordering from a kiosk takes away from the experience of writing on the paper you see on YouTube but again, not the worst thing in the world.

Tiny shack behind MSG w delicious Manhattan clam chowder!…read more Ok egg salad in tortilla, fresh veg-

Happy 2024! New year, new soups in my life…read more I've been hearing rumors about the Soup Spot for months, so I finally went this week. I can confirm that they're real and they're SPECTACULAR. Got a cup of their turkey chili (and added hot sauce to it) and a cup of chicken noodle, and I'll be back for more. If you're not a soup fiend[1], obviously the above is hyperbole. But don't worry, the Soup Spot also has a lunch menu full of non-soup options[2]. Find the Soup Spot next to Tracks (Raw Bar & Grille). Fast service, no seating, credit accepted. [1] It happens. [2] But why would you go to a soup place and not get soup?

As the name implies, it really is an excellent dumpling house!…read more Me and my buddies were in Jersey and New York for some hockey games, and wanted to go to a deli, get some Chinese food, and a slice of pizza. Got off the E train and when we looked for Chinese food, this place popped up with good reviews and it was just a short walk from where we got off the train. My buddies ordered the special lunches and we also got two types of xlb's, beef chow fun, and some fried dumplings. The special lunches come with a little fried rice, cold garlic flavored noodle, choice of egg drop or hot and sour soup, and main side. My buddies all enjoyed their meals. The beef chow fun was also really good and beef was nice and tender. The xiao long baos were excellent and is comparable to any place in California like DTF. Nice and juicy and great with some ginger, soy sauce, and spicy chili. Friendly service and food comes out pretty quickly. Credit card is accepted. Bathroom was also very clean, which is sometimes rare in some Chinese restaurants I have been to. If you're looking for a good Chinese meal, stop here when you're in the Chelsea area.

Generally, I love this restaurant - everything I've had it's been good. This is the first time I've…read moreordered out from them and their delivery service leaves a lot to be desired - as does the grub hub app. The app didn't update that my order was delivered so I was keeping an eye out for delivery. I missed a call and literally two minutes later the call came through again and the woman yelled at me - "hurry up hurry up, hurry up, hurry up!" said the driver was waiting 10-15 minutes for me, which was simply untrue - I got a call literally two minutes before- just rude. Added a screenshot in case the owner doubles down that it was 15 mins. Guess the first call was from the delivery driver, and the second was from the restaurant itself. ‍ But the really disappointing part is that they didn't pack any soup separate from the noodles! - So my chicken dumpling noodle soup basically had no soup - don't know if they forgot it or if it was absorbed by the noodles but most restaurants at this point know to pack the broth and the noodles separately,- so I ended up having to add some of my own vegetable broth, which totally was not the flavor I was hoping for. So - love the food, but delivery service leaves a lot to be desired - next time I'll try giving instructions to pack the soup separate from the noodles and see if that helps!

Food was fresh with lots of variety and options, and the buy one get one free Soju or beer…read morepromotion was a great addition. Very clean and organized environment, not too nosy and very personable tables. The service was okay, the waiters were not as attentive as they should have been, we did not get checked on at all. Had to keep calling over anyone who was around to just get a beverage, which was was hard enough to do since barely any employees were coming around . But, would come here again since the location in flushing got closed down.

Price - AYCE lunch $19.95…read moreAYCE dinner $27.95 Food - 5/5 Service - 5/5 Ambiance - 5/5 Ongoing drink promotion - only $3.99 fruit tea deal!!! I got the AYCE lunch deal for $19.95 each and must I say this is the most insane deal I've seen thus far! You have so many options for appetizers, toppings, banchans, sauces, ramens, meats and more! Everything was super delicious and I love how the experience was completely hands on! The food and drinks were all super duper yummy, I will keep going back every time I'm looking to experience another AYCE! ++ there's a private photobooth hidden inside towards the back of the restaurant!!!