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Kalye

4.8 (239 reviews)
ModerateFilipino
Open 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
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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?

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Annabelle L.

Came with two friends the other night for dinner and we loved Kalye. Super fun, hip place. We were seated by the window and the weather outside was gorgeous so it felt amazing. We were there for happy hour and ordered a bunch of items: - Pork BBQ Skewers: tender, juicy, so flavorful - Tuna Kinilaw: the tuna was super fresh in a solid vinegar marinade, start with this before having other dishes because the other dishes are so packed with flavor that this may taste bland after trying the other dishes - Lechon: what's not to love about crispy pork belly? Even though there isn't a pork belly I have disliked, this dish was still a star and highly recommend. - Lumpia: super crispy on the outside but the flavor of the filling was incredible - Isaw skewers: if you love funky flavors and textures (which I do), this is your dish!! My friends didn't love it as much but definitely worth a try - Balut: I have always wanted to try it so we did here! I enjoyed it but don't have anything to compare it to If you are considering a drink, absolutely get the Elektra--it was by far our favorite and we ordered a second round. It was so bright and fruity and flavorful. There was something very familiar about the drink that I couldn't put my finger on and I still cannot describe. We loved our time at Kalye and would absolutely recommend!

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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!

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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.

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.

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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.

Kare-Kare with Steamed Rice
Heidi M.

Lechon kawali and beef kare kare were both great but lechon was prob better - crispy and tender even though a bit fatty. Wish the rice was warmer. Had the halo halo years ago at their old location which was nice on a summer day. Very typical LES atmosphere - loud and dark on a Sat evening but service was great. Need to return for a Sun karaoke night and also the boodle fight (!) Portion is for 3-4 so will have to come back with a group.

Katrina C.

Decided to try this place with a few friends last Saturday and was not disappointed! The experience was nice from the moment we walked in. The vibe is electric yet cozy. It provides a perfect Lower East Side energy with great music, dim lighting, and that authentic Manila street-food soul without feeling gimmicky. Service was warm, attentive, and genuinely excited to talk about the menu. We ordered this incredible beef soup as our main shareable dish. Wow! it was perfection in a steaming pot. Tender, fall-off-the-bone beef chunks with marrow-rich depth, swimming in a rich, aromatic broth infused with cinnamon sticks, eggplants, okras, green beans, and other veggies that soaked up all the flavors. The broth had this beautiful balance: savory, sweet from the long simmer, with those warm spice notes from the cinnamon cutting through any heaviness. It was comforting, soul-warming, and exactly what you crave on a chilly night. We fought over the last spoonfuls! Generous portions, authentic flavors, and clearly made with care. Portions are hearty enough to share. For anyone craving real-deal Filipino comfort food in NYC, Kalye delivers big time. Would definitely return.

Michael C.

Servers are great vibes here and the food was incredible. Karaoke party started up halfway through my meal but it was a vibe and there were some good singers present. I got the Beef Kare Kare with a side of inasal rice and both hit the spot. Lots of food too. Will definitely be back to try more items o the menu.

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Udochi M.

BOMB BOMB BOMB. I've been in craving lumpia bad and found this place with a quick google search. Off Rip the restaurant smelled delicious! So delicious and our server Raneem had such a great vibe, was super fun, and provided a bunch of recommendations! I was hungry and wanted to try everything so I requested that they choose for us. Raneem recommended the lumpia, Laing with chips, and we got fries to start. For our entree we shared the pork sisig. When I tell you everything was perfect! Everything we ate was legit perfect! Mid meal I screamed "i love food"! This dinner reminded me of why I love food and yelp! I'm so happy that I got the chance to experience this meal, the staff, and the service. This is the best meal I've had in such a long time and I will be telling everybody about it!

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Paulina R.

I WILL BE RETURNING!! Best Filipino food I have had in the city, I went with my Filipino friend and she can attest it is truly authentic. Alesi made amazing drinks and provided excellent service.

Nolan F.

Review for service & ambience, not food. We were excited, arrived early, only to find out there was no point in making a reservation. We left after 25+ minutes of waiting. The table we were told we were waiting for was beginning to or just paid the check but that doesn't matter. (Not including our early arrival) Waiting 25+ min past our reservation time is unacceptable. It was hot with loud music inside

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Aleena G.

Amazing amazing spot in the heart of lower east side and definitely now one of my go to spots for a good time and delicious authentic Filipino food. I tried a variety of dishes like lumpia which was nice and crispy, Tapsilog which is one of my favorites now and halo halo which is so unique and delicious. The atmosphere can be lively here specially on the weekends and service is up to par. Highly recommend this spot!

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4 months ago

YES ALESIIIIII OUR GUY amazing experience 10/10 he's always so nice and we've been here a couple times already!

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2 months ago

Amazing food! Amazing place for birthdays had so much fun! Drinks and food was amazing

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2 months ago

Alesi was phenomenal! Best experience I've ever had! I loved the vibe and the costumer service.

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2 months ago

Pork sisig was amazing, drinks were even better. Be prepared for karaoke, it kinda just happens out of nowhere. 5 stars.

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1 year ago

Came a few more time and the food is still Buss and the service is still chef's kiss. Shoutout Alesi, one of my new favorite LES bartenders!

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30 days ago

great food and service!!! brandon gave the best service and made us feel at home. sooo yummy masarap!

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2 months ago

The service was great and attentive. Food was savory and the drinks were amazing. Definitely go on Karaoke nights!

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2 months ago

Alesi was the best bartender ever!!! He recommended the calamansi shots and I think I'll be coming back for more!!

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2 months ago

love this place, the vibe and food is authentic. Alesey is the best bartender I had in the cit's since I've been here!

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the best service ever ! the bartender Brendon was amazing ! ambiance was great and food was amazing !

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2 months ago

Always a great experience. Authentic filipino food and fun cocktails. Brandon was a great bartender. so attentive and great drinks!

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Great hospitality and atmosphere we can for a R&b night and had a great time. Shoutout to Alesi for giving up a good time

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Delicious authentic Filipino food. Friendly and helpful staff. A bit loud with a bar vibe.

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Sick vibes. Amazing service and food. We had a great time. Highly recommend to anyone. Bartender Alexi was the best. NyC trip

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Amazing service , friendly staff. It aax my first time and they treated me so well. Shout out Brandon!

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4.5
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We got the bbq pork skewers, pork sisig, inasal rice, and ube sipao. The pork skewers were so…read moretender and juicy. They were packed full of flavor and one if the best pork skewers I've ever had. We also had the pork sisig, which had a great mix of tender and crispy pork pieces. It was paired great with the garlic rice. And for dessert, we had the ube sipao, which came out warm and topped with coconut and filled with ube -- the perfect way to end a meal. They have a lot of small tables. Service was pretty quick and staff members were nice and answered all questions. It's a place I would definitely return to in the future.

Came by for a Friday dinner -- our party of 2 didn't have a reservation but we managed to snag a…read morewalk-in table around 6:30pm. It's not the biggest restaurant though, so we probably got lucky (you should definitely make a res). -- Pork BBQ skewers were so delicious! The BBQ sauce was just the right amount of sweet, and the pork was cooked so well (juicy and tender). Portion size did feel a bit small for the price point, though -- Pork sisig was good. I liked how the onions / sour flavouring complemented the savoury flavour of the pork. It was a bit too salty to eat by itself (and we didn't quite finish), but fortunately we had some rice on the side to mellow it out somewhat. -- Finally we had the bangus binalot, which was good too. Milkfish is not the most common to find in the US and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great dish here. It did not feel too oily/heavy from frying, and the fish paired excellently with the fragrant garlic rice. Overall, I had a very nice meal, and the price point was not unreasonable. I think overall the food felt a little salty, but otherwise everything was quite delicious. I think they've moved (nearby) since my visit and I'd love to re-visit and try some of their other dishes!

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I've been wanting to try Naks weekend brunch for a while now, but you have to be on top of…read morereservations because they only come out a week in advance. They were a little slow to open on Saturday morning, but when they did, the line moved smoothly and we were seated in the middle section. We ordered: KFC Sandwich $18 - includes golden fried chicken pieces with a, garlic aioli, and vinegar fries on the side. This was a little messy to eat, but the chicken was moist and cooked well. The fries were good, but a little inconsistent in texture. Some pieces were hard while other's soft. Salted Egg Pancake $16 - includes one large thick pancake with citrus butter, and salted egg cream. The pancake was good, but I did not really taste the salted eff flavor. Crab Omelette $28 - included slow simmered dungeness crab, aromatic coconut sauce, and garlic toast. There was a good amount of crab and the omelet reminded me of a light Thai curry flavor. Garlic toast is always a nice addition. Pancit Batil Patong $25 - included stir-fried egg noodles, seasoned ground beef, pork chicharron, and a fried egg. This was our favorite dish. Packed with flavor. I would come back just for this. Everything we ordered was great. Staff was friendly. There are 2 unisex bathrooms.

A modern Filipino fusion eatery by the same origins of Semma…read more Food: I tried the Kinilaw, KFC, adobo rice, shrimp laing, kare-kare, and ube cheesecake. I also got the Zesto cocktail. The entire meal was a delight! My favorites of the meal are the zesto, KFC, adobo rice, and ube cheesecake. The cocktails overall are so delicious, highly highly recommend getting the zesto. The Kanuo Fried Chicken tastes like what I wish the real KFC would: savory, tender, crispy. Some of the best fried chicken I've had in a while. From the crunchy pork rinds to the aromatic peppercorn, the adobo rice with its plethora of flavors and textures was an amazing journey soy and garlic. The ube cheesecake with its iconic ube squiggle on top of luscious cheesy base was a playful delicious of salty and sweet. Service: Service was great! Our waiter was informative, responsive, and positive. He gave some solid recommendations. Ambiance: Trendy but comforting is the best way to describe it. A great place for an intimate date or dinner party.

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3.9
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0.2 mi
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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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