Back in February 2025, I managed to get a reservation at Bar Kabawa which is located where Momofuku…read moreKo used to be. The place was small and I learned the bar area was only opened to the public. The staff and Chef Paul were welcoming and positive. The music is reminiscent of being in the Caribbean. Food was on the small tapas side but deceivingly packed with flavor and filling too! It was very cold out when I dined here so I skipped out on dessert. To start I got a mocktail called the Leeward Spritz made with sorrel, N/A blanc de blanc and orange. For my meals, I ordered the solomon gundy and crispy cassava chips. I loved the smooth and fully flavored packed dip because it had a kick to enhance the smokiness of the herring. In addition I ordered the curry crab and squash and short rib, conch and bone marrow patties. The price listed is for one patty. I enjoyed both patties but I loved loved loved the short rib, conch and bone marrow patties. Hopefully I will be able to return with more people to experience Kabawa.

- excellent service - excellent soundtrack…read more- excellent rum based drinks the only liquor during the day that i was there was rum they had wine and beer selections - make that resey, space is small - it was a packed house at 9pm - patties were alright (we had an oxtail and a chicken geera) - coco bread was great - i enjoyed the chow - wasnt a fan of the bao bun - fish sandwich was A+ - crispy pork was good - kale fritters were alright - shrimp was really good and fresh - only on bathroom

Dimly hit, cozy, charming wine bar tucked in Doyers Street -- lovely ambiance and service! We came…read moreon a Friday night around 10pm, wanting a wine+dessert nightcap, and we were seated right away (very busy still!) We had a glass each of the Spanish white ($16) and the California Chardonnay ($18), and the highly rated 'Eight Treasures Sticky Toffee Rice Pudding' was delish -- loved the textures, and the citrus zing with the toffee flavor.

Overall: 4 stars…read more Newly Michelin coined wine bar that is petite and full of innovative takes on classically Chinese dishes. Appreciate the quality service and the intriguing menu; the food does come pricey, but there are some interesting innovation to make it a worthwhile one time experience. Zhong Zi - One of the best wrapped glutinuous rice I've had; its impressive how light they made the rice so it isn't all consuming on the belly. Celtuce - Impressive dish that transforms simple ingredients into a show stopper; the celtuce is tender and performs great osmosis to absorb that addictive vinaigarette. The crisp onion adds a delightful depth and texture. Cheung Fun - The cheung fun technique needs to be improved as the rice crepe is too thick, especially when the competition is at at all time high just within blocks. The command on textures is very nice with the crisp vegetable filling and saline burst of roe. However, the salinity of roe plus the soy needs sweetness to balance the saline forward dish. Beef Short Rib - Addictively sumptuous short rib in a fruit candied sweet and savory glaze. The beef falls off the bone with ease and goes together with their rice so harmoniously. Sticky Rice Pudding - Brilliant adaptation of the sticky toffee pudding; I never realized how well a sticky rice could pair so well with the muscovado caramel until this dish. Don't miss this. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: -1 Atmosphere: E Service: +1 Menu: +1 Insta/Yelp/Beli: @amei_eats Insta/TikTok: @ameizing.race

YUMM - such fresh and delish seafood! We made a reservation for a party of 5 and 5pm on a Wednesday…read moreand were seated right away, as were the first seating of the night. We ordered almost one of everything and split it amongst our party. Some highlights: - Octopus Tostada: Plentiful for one serving! If I had to rec one thing, it's def their tostadas. - Fried Oysters: Tasted great and perfect as a shareable dish. - Razor Clams Aguachile: Really enjoyed this dish, as it had some citrus! Razor clams don't really have a taste, so the overall texture meshed well. - Lobster Ceviche: Beautiful presentation and I liked the little spice and pumpkin seeds to add texture and flavor. Comes with several big corn chips. - Seared Scallop + Scallop Aguachile: I like scallops done in any way, so I enjoyed both of these dishes. Not a must get, but both were good. - Fluke Ceviche + Shrimp Aguachile: I didn't care much for these dishes. They didn't wow me. Very attentive service and hospitable hostess. Would recommend for smaller parties simply for ease of sharing and conversation, but overall a nice spot for an elevated meal.

supposedly best mexican in the city according to beli. i think quique crudo does a lot of…read moreexperimentation, but sometimes fall short on execution. like how do i describe how i feel??? like i can acknowledge the food was really good and really fresh, but a lot of the dishes just didn't hit the spot for me??? tuna guava - the guava sauce was surprisingly thick, but the combination of acid and salt really elevated the flavor (my mom thought they added szechuan peppercorn lol). honestly my favorite bite was the freshly fried tostada + guava sauce + pistachio since the nutty flavors of fried corn and pistachio went super well together with the fruity acidity of guava. the tuna was cured with salt so it was extra chewy (like 糯叽叽) but everything else overpowered it. i think they should use a stronger-flavored fish like hamachi or tone down the guava a bit. STILL SUPER CREATIVE, SUPER FRESH THO!!! octopus and shrimp tostada - lilly i get what you mean when you said the sauce is a little ketchupy i think it tasted a bit like old bay (i like old bay). overall, the flavors were light and well-balanced, with notes of spice, cucumber, lime, and avocado. the octopus was super well cooked and quite flavorful, but i thought the shrimp was a tad overcooked? avocado crema was to die for. my second favorite bite of the evening; but iv also realized that i just don't like large octopus all that much (like why does it taste like chicken of the sea???) steak tartare - JAIL this was so unbelievably nasty to me i had to force myself to finish it. it might just be my taste buds so i will generously exclude this from my overall score but it tasted liked licking a slaughterhouse floor after a particularly violent cow butchering. very metallic, like blood. the texture was also super thick and super buttery, which if not for the flavor would be phenomenal, but as it was, it only further icked me out. the crazy thing is, they use all the same ingredients as the steak tartare i had in quebec, but that one tasted so much better. scallop and chorizo - FULLY REDEEMED THE MEAL. omg this scallop was so soft, tender, buttery, and perfectly seared i forgot all about my steak tartare horror. the chorizo wasn't overpowering, but added just the right amount of salt, fat, and funk to the scallop to really bring out its sweetness. again, it came with the avocado crema (i love it! but can't they come up with some other, equally delicious cremas?) mezcal piña - good strong mezcal with the most delectable toasty fireside notes. the pineapple was super faint though so i would've appreciated a more concentrated fruit flavor (especially since they're charging schmuck/dcp prices). tbh it was a good experience but i don't think i'll be back, especially considering the price and the wait time (45min since we went in the rain but 2hrs when the rain stopped and we were getting seated). I think there are more creative restaurants out there that do seafood (and other meats!) just as well.

Very popular restaurant. Reservations are at a premium. We celebrated my wifes birthday with a…read moreterrific female Dominican server. A doll and a pro. Sorry forgot her name. We started with the Jerusalem Bagel. Other worldly bagel, absolutely fantastic Tahini yogurt dip excellent the Hummus and Spicy were ok. Also the bagel sits nicely on Olive oil as well. My wife had the steak ribeye was absolutely superb. I had the short rib which was no lie thee best short rib. You don't need a fork lol it is so good. We had the charred vegetables which we could have done without. We had a Zinfandel that was outstanding and went nicely with the red meat. We were stuffed. My wife ate half the rib eye and the rest went home. They asked for dessert we couldn't we were stuffed. However our server brought a pistachio cheesecake with a candle for my wife. It was an awesome experience and my wife was pleased. All that matters. Also so was I. Keep in mind not cheap at all. However the experience the servers etc for special occasions is a must. Yes it was the same night some couple named Swift and Kelce visited Oresh.

Honestly, this spot is worth the hard-to-get res and I found that same day reservations through…read moreDoordash are not impossible to get. The interior is cozy and the service, as well as the food, is excellent. Here's what we got - Jerusalem bagel (4.5/5): tastes as fluffy as pop up bagels. The dips are less impressive but the bagel itself is amazing - Tuna (3/5): actually the least impressive dish of the night but still solid. Just did not feel worth it necessarily - Caviar bites (4/5): caviar was really high quality. potato puff was crispy but not the best thing I ever had - Halloumi bites (5/5): must order. texture is perfect, cheese is light and the hot honey is necessary - Frisee salad (4.5/5): really light and vinegar-y, good for cutting through the sauce - 77 layer wagyu (4/5): expensive but good! The meat is tender and the exterior is crispy, and the tomato-based sauce is suprisingly light - Cardamon soft serve (3.5/5): loved the textures but a bit too sweet for me. Loved my experience here and would definitely come back to try the rest of the menu!

Simply.....wow!…read more Celebrated an anniversary at Huso and had an absolutely great experience. Creative dishes with wonderful flavors and textures, all nicely presented. There wasn't a miss in the 12+ courses. Our favorites included a Sweet Corn Egg Yolk Raviolo, Brioche with King Salmon Spread, Spot Prawn and the wonderful Duck. Service from the team of servers was impeccable. Nice touch in giving guests a tour of the kitchen and it was a treat to meet the chef. Not only talented but a very nice guy. Elegant, bright atmosphere. The Michelin star they received is well deserved and arguably Huso compares favorably to two star restaurants that we have been to. Truly a great choice for a special dinner!

"There's a lot of exciting things going on in the tomato space right now" said a friend in the…read morerestaurant industry, and parts of this meal definitely highlighted that. In particular, a course that not only featured different kinds of tomato in peak ripeness but also a "tomato tea" that was equal parts savory and refreshing. It was a good harbinger for each delicious course that came out. There were lots of delicious bites, but highlights include a seared scallop, saffron raviolo, a granita, and roast duck. They're also a wholesale caviar supplier, so of course there was caviar on the menu that was quite delicious, as well as a dessert served in a caviar tin that looked just like caviar but was actually chocolate beads (this was a dessert course). At one point in the meal a server came over to inform us we were invited to visit the kitchen downstairs by the chef. There, we were given a brief tour and a treat I'd equate to an elevated mango flavored gogurt. We were feeling pretty special when we witnessed all other tables subsequently also getting invited to a kitchen tour. I will say I still think this is a cute gesture and they were relatively discreet about it. There was one course (the toasted brioche with creme fraiche) that felt like both fan service/low hanging fruit (cause who doesn't like toasted, buttered bread with cream?) but also an attempt to ensure patrons leave full and sated. I found this somewhat inelegant, along with a couple of other courses. But overall this felt like an elevated experience with flavors and warm service to match.

THIS is how you make a sandwich!…read more I dropped by for lunch and was able to do a pick up order, and staff was nice to let me take a table outside their restaurant as I'm sure they were prepping for dinner service. I got the spicy chicken sandwich and the short rib sandwich and they did NOT disappoint. The buns were fluffy (and toasted), the meats were juicy and savory. I will need to come back to try out their dinner menu, but as far as lunch goes, I will be back if I am in the area!

Last week was my first time dining at KYU and they missed the mark. I provided feedback privately…read morevia email as well as in the survey that came after the reservation but did not hear back. To summarize the experience - Food: We ordered the following - Hamachi Crudo, Hamachi Crispy Rice, Pork Gyoza, Chilean Seabass as well as drinks. All four dishes were average, I'd rate 3 out of 5 stars. Considering the price point--everything was fine, but not memorable. Pacing: All dishes arrived very quickly, which wasn't ideal, as hot items began getting cold before we could enjoy them. Service issue: The main concern was the service. Midway through dinner, my friend ordered a second glass of wine. I told our server I would like another shortly, as I still had half a glass. She did not return, so I later asked another staff member for my second glass. A few minutes later, our original server returned and asked if we wanted dessert. We declined, and she immediately responded: "I know you asked for another glass of wine, but my manager said we need the table back, so you can order from the bar." This felt unprofessional and caught us off guard. I asked for clarification, "You're saying I cannot get the drink I already ordered because we didn't order dessert?", and she repeated that they needed the table, then walked away. The interaction was uncomfortable and soured the experience. I have a hard time believing the manager approved the messaging that we can order dessert but if not, they need the table back (and will not bring the drink which was ordered earlier). At that point, my friend still had half a glass of wine, but I had none. Our bottle of sparkling water was also empty and we were never offered more. Shortly after, the check was brought over, along with an offer for 1 complimentary glass of wine at the bar (for me only, not my friend). However, there was no available seating at the bar, and given how rushed we felt, we chose to leave. We were there for barely 90 minutes, and there was no indication during the reservation process of a strict 90-minute time limit. I have never felt so rushed or unappreciated at a restaurant, and it was a disappointing experience. The lack of response from management was also concerning. Unfortunately, we will not be returning

The food is tapas style and it was good. My favorite dish had to be the scallops and I would…read moresuggest all seafood lovers to give it a try. The octopus was cooked well and it was soft once it hit my mouth. The sangria was absolutely delicious and I'm so happy I got a pitcher. I come back just for the sangria!! The service was fine. It took a bit for them to come over to greet us and take our orders, but after that the food just kept coming out one by one and we were able to eat until our next dish was ready. The ambiance of the place is beautiful, and it's pretty quiet so I was able to hear the person I'm with. I come back again another time.

I'd say this is one of my fav tapa bars. Everything I've tried was very good! It's on a higher end…read morebut very much worth the price tag. Skip touristy Little Spain and come here instead:) I'm a big fan of seafood and they do it well here. Seafood rice dishes are exceptional (I enjoyed black squid rice). Love the octopus bites - very tender. They also do grilled seafood à la plancha. Beautiful presentation and perfect to take someone on a date here. Also they have an extensive wine list! Overall one of the best Spanish restaurants in nyc.

Amazing service and such simple foods that are so tasty. A true perfected menu. Only downside was…read morethat it was very hot inside restaurant

The food is solid here - cornbread topped with the harissa butter brings a nice slight spice. I…read moreusually don't order chicken, but it's definitely a signature dish here. The chicken was moist and I appreciated the different sauces. The skin also was well seasoned and had a nice crispness. Corn ribs were also well seasoned. Mac and cheese was gooey and had a nice crust on top. The service was really good - our waiter was welcoming. The only drawback is the AC doesn't feel super strong here so I would say try not to go if the weather is too hot.