The chef creates wonderful dishes and the servers are welcoming. The flavors exceeded all…read moreexpectations! The employees perform exceptionally well. I'll be back since the environment was serene and service was top-notch. Although the area is busy, this restaurant stands out.

I brought my work team here and everyone left happy with the experience. There's a great feel to…read morethis place, it's clean, and simply styled. Every personnel member displayed warmth and helpfulness. The plates here come with ample delicious food. You ought to visit and see the quality yourself.

we had a film and they catered us with great food. The food was fresh and healthy…read more the pasta is amazing.

This place is a must if you're in the Time Square area. Honestly the cheapest spot around and you…read moreget a free hot dog with every drink. You can't really beat that. Beers start at $4! Inside is small and usually packed. There is a back area that's more open but the seats and tables are usually taken especially on game days. Love this spot and always will.

Long ago, when I was a fresh-faced ad agency intern, I spent a summer in a dorm room at NYU. With…read moreno interest in cooking, I remember becoming a semi-regular at the Gray's Papaya located at 6th Ave and 8th St and always ordering the Recession Special: two dogs loaded with onions and a papaya drink. It wasn't the best quality frankfurter, but somehow it worked with my indiscriminate palette. Flash forward a century or so, and this is the only Gray's Papaya left in the city. Since I'm a survivor, I thought it only appropriate to take Jamie to the original flagship location and order what else but the Recession Special. Sure enough, they still offer it for $7.50. It was $1.95 when I was a child, but it's still a good deal consisting of 2 Hot Dogs (Photo 10) and a Medium Papaya Drink (Photo 9). The franks were the same as I recall, nothing special but if you add onions and pay an extra 75 cents for the chili, it just works. The papaya drink is not a fruit juice but a puree mixed with sugar and milk. It actually complements the dog in a guilty pleasure kind of way. There was a line but it moved fast. Plenty of room at the red mini-counter, so I was able to relive my youthful dining dalliance with little effort. FOOD / DRINK - 4 stars...forgive me for I have sinned AMBIANCE - 3 stars...looks the same as it did in the last century SERVICE - 4 stars...they're quick and not rude...decide what you want before you order TOTAL - 4 stars...hope it survives RELATED - Hungry in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/NKwFRfdezS

No frills corner hot dog stand but it gets the job done on a fixed budget…read more Don't order the papaya juice as it's over-pulped. Big sign on window warning price increase starting June 1, 2026. I'm not that worried about the incremental price hike, as it'll remain one of the most economical hot dog lunch spots in Manhattan.

Like most people, you probably end up here when you're trying to come to PDT. We ordered the East…read moreVillage Tots ($5.95), Crif Burger ($9.95), Elote Dog ($7.95), and New Yorker Dog ($4). While food took awhile, we were no in a rush and the employees were friendly. The crif burger and New Yorker were too basic for me, but I enjoyed the elote topping for the elote dog. The tots were a nice side to pair with your meal. There's nothing like some hot dogs and burgers before/after drinking, so it's a smart pairing being next to all the bars. Would I come here solely for the hot dogs and burgers? Probably not. But it works great together with PDT.

Divey and chill vibes. There are signature hot dogs ranging from 6.55 to 8.25 each or you can opt…read morefor a build your own hot dog. The crif is pork and beef, New Yorker (all beef) and veggie option. I did a New Yorker (all beef) $4.75 with sauerkraut ($0.75) and the Spicy Redneck which featured a bacon wrapped crif dog with chili, coleslaw and picked jalapeños. Both satisfied the hot dog craving I had. There are also tater tots and burgers available. The bread was a bit stale, hence the 3 stars and the bun split on my New Yorker making it messy to eat. The woman behind the counter was friendly and suggested I try the dog featured this month- featuring a fried pickle or the Tsunami which has teriyaki sauce and pineapples. I would stop here again if in the area, but for basic dog a cart will hit the spot.

This place was the absolute worst tasting food I ever ate in my life!! I was starving and literally…read moremy hot dog tasted like plastic! It was soooo over cooked and the bun was stale! First and last time eating something in Time square !

Fantastic location right in the heart of Times Sq. Hotdogs were meaty and had the crisp snap. I…read morehad the Coney Island. It was good but I didn't think the thick strips of cheese did the hot dog justice. The hot cider was a bit too spiced and sweet. Otherwise, this was a very good hot dog.

A NY icon! Pastrami sandwich was delicious. It was packed and the waiter still was efficient and…read morefriendly.

A great restaurant with a 50's vibe. Homestyle food, huge portions and the best cheesecake around!…read more Our Server Julio was attentive without being bothersome and was very helpful. A must visit when in NYC!

Ordered ahead for pickup in the app - food was fresh and ready! I got the patty melt - so flavorful…read moreand filling!! ~$12. I would come back again and try the burger & fries. There are a few seats at the counter where you can see them cook everything on the grill.

After a Broadway show nearby, we stopped by Lovely's for a meal. First up, you order at the counter…read morebefore grabbing a seat. The space is not too big with about 10 stool seats indoors and two high top tables outside. Luckily, it wasn't too busy until we left when a big party came in. I got Charlotte's Special ($9.45) with Onion Rings ($6.55) while the husband got the Double Cheeseburger ($12.65), Sidewinder Fries ($5.95), and Mexican Coke ($3.85). The food was ready quick as they handed straight from the grill to the counter. Both of the sides were hot and crispy although it needed the ketchup for some flavor. While the burgers are petite, they're satisfying and just enough with a side to pair. I liked how easy the burger was to chew as all the beef, cheese, onions and bread just melted together. Overall, solid spot for a quick meal. It's less oily than 7th Street Burger and the meal is hot and fresh as they cook it right in front of you.

I wanted the Bratwurst but they were sold out and had Hot Dog as the second choice…read more You then combine that with another item they named such as Mach Dog, Mad Dog, Calamari Dog, Chicka Dog or Holy Pluc. Those are Vietnamese pork, or Vietnamese beef, calamari, chicken, and battered fish depending which one you go for. They then add one or more of the five different spicy toppings and maybe cheese or onions as extras. Well I wasn't ready to experiment and get something I never ate before tonight and I didn't want spicy. so I went for the Hot Dog that I can customize with different toppings like Fried Egg, Cheese Milt, Avocado Slices, Fried Onions and the spicy toppings. Well I went with plain and ask for onions. I sense my night was going downhill after a long day at work but I wasn't excited with what I saw, can't help it. Maybe if they had bacon or beef chilly I would had been happier. The hot dog was OK with crispy onions. They use a thick sesame seed bun to put it in so that was a plus if you want something more filling.

Had the (Vietnamese-inspired) rice bowl, with marinated beef and jasmine rice: tasty, and pretty…read moregood lunch fare (ie could've come from an Asian food truck)

Despite the fact that I've walked past Jongro Rice Hot Dog numerous times, I've never actually had…read morea corn dog from here. Well, after a night of karaoke, it really hit the spot. I had a mozzarella cheese corn dog with sugar and wow, so good. I love that they have so many sauces for toppings, including cheese sauce. I really loved it. You order outside at the two kiosks. The other kiosks inside are for their two other spots - the mochi doughnut and the boba tea.

Ate in 2022: This was my second time having Korean corn dogs and comparing it to the first place I…read morehad, I would say that Jongro Rice Hot Dog is not up to par. The batter to filling ratio was off and there just wasn't much flavor to the corn dog as a whole.

Their wagyu was very tender and juicy. We were already full but still wanted to keep eating because…read moreit tasted so good. I didn't expect much since it's AYCE, but the quality was great--even the fries were really good. The service was excellent; they kept bringing more meat as soon as our plates were empty. Just a heads-up, they do charge a 20% gratuity on the bill.

I came to Kings of Kobe to try their AYCE waygu and fries that they have on Sunday to Wednesday…read moreafter reading about it online. It was an experience that is well worth the money. The steak was delicious and on par with other marquee steak houses in the city. The fries were great too. The service was attentive. The ambiance was perfect for a night out on the town. I would highly recommend Kings of Kobe, especially over some of their competition in midtown like Gallagher's, which I've been to and can say is disappointing.