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    Kalye

    4.8 (278 reviews)
    ModerateFilipino
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Pancit
    Ricardo T.

    Street Cred at Kalye This is my 3rd delivery order from Kalye fir work lunch in midtown. I order through Uber eats and it is all the way on the others side of the city so it is pretty expensive but we'll worth it. I always order the kare kare. The first time I added a pancit because I wanted to try other dishes but realized the portuons are huge. I can split an order of kare kare into 2 lunches, I just have to order an extra rice and bagaoong. The Kalye kare kare has become my favorite in NYC. The meat is always tender falling off the bone. The veggies are crisp and fresh. The peanut sauce is tasteful with the perfect consistency, not too thick not too watery. Looking forward to dining in one day.

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    Jacob G.

    Came to Kalye for lunch with a friend. As a Filipino, I was craving some authentic Filipino food and was excited to give this spot a try. They had a lot of classic Filipino dishes on the menu, and we ordered from their lunch menu. I opted for the beef kare-kare, while my friend got the sisig. The kare-kare came with a generous portion of beef, and the presentation was nice. However, I felt like the peanut sauce was lacking that strong, rich peanut flavor you typically get with kare-kare. I think having it with oxtail might have given the dish a richer and more authentic flavor. The sisig was also just alright. The flavor itself was good, but I wish it had been much crispier. I'm used to sisig coming out on a sizzling platter with those crispy pieces throughout, but since this was the lunch portion, it came out in a bowl instead. It wasn't bad, but the texture was definitely missing that crispiness I was looking for. The star of the show was easily the ube horchata. It was delicious and had a strong ube flavor with a nice cinnamon taste that paired really well together. The drink itself was so good, but it was pretty expensive for the size, especially since the cup was filled with a lot of ice. I definitely wish you got more for the price. The interior was decorated nicely with plenty of Filipino elements and decorations throughout. Service was pretty slow, though, especially considering we were only one of two parties there at the time. Overall, the food was alright, but nothing really stood out to me enough that I'd come back specifically for the Filipino food. I could see myself stopping by again for the drinks or cocktails if I'm in the area, especially that ube horchata.

    Pork Sisig with Rice
    Kriya S.

    so delicious and the bartender (alesi) treated us so well would definitely recommend!!! adobo wings were amazing and so were the drinks. They were definitely proper cocktails and the ambience was so good. I'll definitely be back and can't wait to try the rest of the menu!! we got the elyctra and sour pop soda, loved it sm!!

    Lychee Mimosa Guava Mimosa
    Austin L.

    This is one of the very few Filipino restaurants in Manhattan but they got everything you would find in the Philippines! They have a nice mix of mimosa flavors like guava and lychee, and their cocktail selection was so unique. I liked the Pandan Pop mocktail and my friend got the Braguda which is like an alcoholic ube horchata. I really enjoyed their crunchy Lumpia Shanghai with the tastiest savory filling. The Lechon Kawali was so crispy and fatty too and paired with the rice, was a great choice.The Pancit HabHab was different than typical pancit palabok that I've had as they use egg noodles in this one. It was very unique! I think the noodles were a tad overcooked and it overall lacked flavor unfortunately. The servers were really sweet though and were very attentive.

    Deirdre L.

    Glad to have come back to check out the new happy hour menu, appetizers and other additions. The cocktails are the star with the Ang bato cocktail that is perfectly crafted along with their special Negroni and soursop drink. The chef and bartenders create a special presentation to showcase food and drinks that compliment the restaurant. Highly recommend coming for happy hour and trying out their catering menu the next time you have an event because who doesn't love Filipino food?

    Pork Sisig with Rice
    Amanda D.

    Best tasting food I've had in a while. Staff was super friendly and hospitable. The pork dish with the garlic rice was so fresh. It's the most popular dish on the menu, so filling, and came out on a skillet. A lot of the drinks come out in really cool displays. 10/10/10. Cool bar area. See you again very soon.

    Jackie H.

    Always a bit of a wait and a bit pricey but you're in LES! The lechon is amazing. And the ube icecream is yummy. The cocktails are unique too.

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    Mark S.

    Kalye transports me back to the Philippines, where my family is from. The food here tastes very authentic, and although the flavors are a little more muted than the Filipino food my family would make growing up, it is still delicious. I love seeing a restaurant serving high-quality, great Filipino food in New York City! It is a little on the expensive side, but definitely worth trying. The food is great, the atmosphere inside feels authentically Filipino, and the servers are super friendly and welcoming. I cannot recommend this place enough!

    Pork Sisig
    Dwight F.

    I AM 100% PINOY ON MY MOM I LOVE KALYE!! In Manhattan, this is the best Filipino food and I'm not even sure that's up for discussion. None of that gimmicky fusion mess at Kalye. If you want something else like this, you've gotta go to Queens. If you want the fusion stuff, stay in the city. I've been to Kalye multiple times and each time it never misses. The flavors of every dish is a flavor from home. The kinilaw is a perfect vinegary starter with delicious chunks of tuna. The dish has a nice hint of spice and aromatics. I'd gladly suggest the laing with chips as well. If you're wary of what to get, get the lumpia and pork bbq skewers for something more tried and true. The bangus in this bangsilog is always fried to perfection, allowing the initiated to eat every piece including the skin and head. The sisig is soooo good! Mixing in the uncooked yolk into the sizzling dish, allowing every bit of meat to integrate well with each other. It's a beautiful spoonful. The aromatics and spices in the sisig complement the pork beautifully. If you have a chance, I recommend the Boodle Fight Club! This large shareable meal is a great intro into Filipino culture and cuisine. It's a prime Filipino invitation to great conversations with even greater food. Service at Kalye was prompt and great, no notes everyone there is amazing.

    Jennifer N.

    This is one of the best filipino food I've ever had! And I don't say this lightly, I grew up in San Diego (specifically Mira mesa aka Manila Mesa). Most of my friends growing up were filipinos so I've had my fair share of filipino food. Kalye honestly makes SD filipino food seem so mid (sorry not sorry). And they're so accommodating if you want to celebrate a birthday here! A week before my friend's birthday I wanted to make a resy and they were flexible when I had last minute changes and let me bring a cake and even decorated it like I had requested. The night went so smooth so I really appreciated it! Highly highly recommend the boodle fight, such a fun food activity too

    Manan D.

    Shoutout Justin and Brendan! We came to Kalye with a big group of 7 people and ordered the big Boodle Fight platter, as well as a couple of other dishes (noodles) just in case we were still hungry. I think for such a large group an extra dish or two helps but we were super super stuffed and satisfied by the end of the meal. Service was great and kept helping us out with the crowded table area. The food itself was stunningly good- the crispy fish and pork of course but even just the white meat of the chicken was so juicy and tasty! Eating with our hands was the most fun and they give you gloves anyway so you stay clean. The cocktails were delicious as well, I really recommend them. Our nice servers also gave us a bonus shot at the end which was a great send off. Cannot recommend this place highly enough! 5/5 will be coming here again for sure.

    Pork Sisig
    Ellen L.

    I enjoyed my experience at Kalye! For food we got the bbq pork skewers, pork Sisig, and halo halo for dessert. My favorite was the skewers. They were tender and flavorful. The pork Sisig was good too, but a bit too salty. The halo halo was also a fun dessert to try since it had ice cream, jellies, beans, etc. This portion was good for two people. The restaurant is very loud. They have music playing and a bar so it can be hard to hear at times with all the conversations and music going on. A good place to visit before a night out.

    Michael M.

    Drinks are smooth and hit so well. The food is delicious, you can taste the love and The ambiance is to die for ! Great selection of music and Brandon gave us the upmost attentions and created a great experience. Def come back on a date night or with friends !

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    Food was very good and came out pretty fast. Service was also very good. Would definitely go back there.

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    best lychee martini from alesi and brandon. the staff is so friendly and everyone is so kind and super attentive give

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    Vibes, bevs, karaoke, calamansi drops, and brandon what else could you want for a sunday night!

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    One of my favorite Happy Hours in the city! The atmosphere, food, drinks, and staff are all amazing. Please visit.

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    Brandon did an incredible job. Kept my whole group happy and entertained even on the slower night. We will definitely be back!

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    Food was great and reminded us of home. Atmosphere was good and Brandon was helpful and attentive.

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    AMAZING TIME!! Authentic filipino food with great vibes and hospitality. We had a great time and would come back in the future!

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    Was super excited to try this place with my Filipino friends so we came on a weekday night with a…read morereservation! TBH you'll need one because everyone wants to come here on a Thursday night in east village. I didn't know it was that popular. I remember the old jeepney days and how I used to do a lot of kamayan and dinners and drinks there so this is definitely the spot for Filipino food in the neighborhood since they changed the store and made it to be Naks. They didn't change the layout and it looks nostalgic to me as the old Jeepney but I'm glad their menu seemed to have changed! Seems like for dinner they do a lot of different classics and we ordered the classic Filipino foods. I got their special cocktail Hoy Bayabas which is a fusion of mezcal and tequila and it tastes like their own take on spicy marg! Super yummy. We proceeded to order the KFC to start (Kanto fried chicken) and this has cheese wiz on the side which made my friends laugh. (Although on the menu it says garlic aioli) The chicken was fattening moist and delicious! We ordered the pancit basil patong and the Kare kare (beef cheeks with eggplant) for the main dishes and they were both super banging. The rice cuts out the peanut and made it easy to eat eggplant even though I'm not a fan of eggplant! The beef in the kare kare was super tender and yummy. The pancit basil patong was so addicting as it had the pork chicharron with the ground beef and I couldn't stop eating this one. Definitely great for carb lovers! We ordered the pandan Jell-O shots at the end for dessert and it didn't disappoint! They really wanted to kick us out after we're done because the lines were quite long outside. Even if it seems like you don't need to make a reservation I highly recommend one. I would love to come back again for their brunch menu to see what's different!

    Amazing experience overall. There's not enough Filipino food in the city, so I was so excited to…read moretry this spot. The vibes were immaculate, we had plenty of space at our table, and the service and food were divine. I'd recommend coming ready for a quality, family-style meal. Everything from the fried chicken to the veggies were perfectly cooked. If you enjoy a cocktail, they had really fun drinks here as well! I'd recommend making a reservation.

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    I love when you walk inside you feel like you might have stepped back in time to a club in New York…read moreCity back in the days. My dining companion and I opted for the Family Meal which is only $45 a person. It's a great deal and so much food that we both had enough to take home for the following day. The shrimp and pork spring roll was really good and I like that it's served on a green leaf lettuce . The Chili Pan Mee noodles were so flavorful and I really l loved that it had crispy anchovies. Adds a little flair to it. As far as drinks, I highly recommend the cocktail tasting Every special curated cocktail that I had was strong and refreshing. I definitely will be coming back, the music was great, the employees were very nice and the service was impeccable . Great addition to LES.

    You know when you're in the city, it's after work and you don't feel like cooking? Of course you…read moredo! When I feel like that, I go here. I just always know I'm going to get a great meal, I'm going to get a great vibe and feel relaxed. The music is everything here, my millennial heart is so happy when I'm eating dinner to nostalgic tunes. I think I've probably had everything on this menu. The flavors are incredible, the dishes have their own unique spin to them. 1. Food: you really can't go wrong with any of it. I typically order the sisig, Khao Soi (favorite) and ribs. 2. Environment: super cool, it feels very artsy and the music makes this place feel almost clubby but in a chill way? 3. Service: the staff is always helpful. They ask if you've been there every time. they make great suggestions and they are very quick and efficient. Definitely give this place a try! It's on the pricier end of things but it's worth it.

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