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    Lobel's Prime Meats

    3.9 (84 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndMeat Shops, Butcher
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Wyoming blend. All I did was salt and pepper and I ate half the patty as-is, didn't need any condiments or a bun.
    Will H.

    Well, the hype is real at Lobel's! I'm always skeptical of "must try" places, but six generations in, I've seen firsthand that these folks sell a quality product and (just as important) provide stellar customer service. We got a box of their Wyoming blend ground beef. From what I learned in a Forbes magazine article about the Lobel's; the Wyoming blend is a mix of sirloin, short rib, porterhouse tail, and center cut chuck. Whatever is in there, it's the best damn homemade burger I've ever had, and I've eaten quite a few as my dad has always been quite the carnivore and raised us to be the same. Dad even grinds his own meat. Sorry Pops. While I love your burgers, they don't hold a candle to the patties we got from Lobel's. All they took to cook in our apartment (no grills allowed) was a skillet, salt/pepper and a tiny bit of butter for greasing the pan. That's all you need with this meat, it's so delicious that it truly stands on its own. Call me a weirdo, but I ate a bare Wyoming blend patty on a plate with a spoon. That said, my boo did enjoy hers on a whole grain bun with freshly sliced onion, ketchup/mustard and American cheese. So you can't go wrong with that if you wanna go "all American." Juicy without being greasy and fatty. A meaty flavor unlike any other. Next day shipping via fedex and the packaging was great: the precious beef was surrounded by ice packs inside a foam cooler. Everything was cold despite it arriving amidst a heatwave. Patties come enveloped in parchment paper with a plastic inner layer, so they're ready to pop in the freezer if you don't want to cook them right away. I'm now very curious as to how their steaks and other meats are. Maybe we'll hop on a train to the upper east side and check out their store IRL. Perhaps I'm plebeian, but their burger wowed this (sometimes unnecessarily) harsh critic. Give Lobel's a try and treat yourself!

    2019 Thanksgiving Turkey from Lobels.
    Sandy R.

    Look at this beautiful...simply gorgeous 4 pound naturally aged prime rib. As you can see by the pictures, Lobel's did all the work cutting out the bones and then tying them back to the prime rib so that we didn't lose any of the flavor. Seasoned it with black pepper, 1 teaspoon of "Herb de Provence", and whisked together with 1/4 c softened butter; rubbed it all over the meat. Finished it up with kosher salt on the bottom and sprinkled over the meat. I preheated the oven to 500...placed the prime rib on the middle rack and cooked it for 20 minutes (5 minutes per pound), then shut the oven off; 2 hours later it was done. DON'T OPEN THE OVEN DOOR UNTIL THE ENTIRE COOKING TIME IS OVER (including the initial minutes). The crust on the meat was PERFECT...and the inside was cooked to the exact color I love my neat...not raw...but still a little red (pink). You could cut it with a fork...the meat was that tender. Outstanding...the best prime rib I have ever tasted...it was delicious. I do this every year and Lobel's never disappoints...the Prime Rib for Christmas and Turkey for Thanksgiving...best parts of the holidays. Now if they can get my favorite bacon (fruitwood smoked - the best ever) back in so I can order it...soon I hope. Thanks Lobel's...and to all your families and friends...I hope your holidays are as happy & prosperous as you have made ours.

    BEEF!! It's how my family does T-Day. Moo....
    Jason B.

    If I may take a moment from your day, fellow Yelper or prospective customer, I would like to share our story. Ours is a testament of how Lobel's came to be a very important and very personal facet in one of the most challenging times in my family's life. Many years ago, my wife experienced a rapid and severe decline of health. Though we had the good fortune to have excellent physicians, she had come to the point that our care providers felt that a mortal juncture was upon us: undergo radical treatment or risk death from complications of the underlying condition. We were a young couple but I watched over my wife during the course of a year of treatment as she lost much of her hair, could scarcely hold any food down, and her regimen of daily medicine had escalated to a count of over 40 pills. About 10 months into her course of treatment, my wife had become anemic, partly as a result of the medicine and partly because she was having so much difficulty eating enough due to the nausea. Our doctor's recommendation was to prescribe Epotin alpha, a drug specifically engineered to address this condition. Aside from the potential side effects, this was to be yet one more pill my wife would need to choke down every day. I looked to her for a reaction and, to my heartbreak; I saw a flash of sadness followed quickly by the bravest attempt to muster a smile. I cannot honestly tell you that my next action was wise. I can only share what any spouse must feel when the one we love is at their most vulnerable. "NO! Wait.... I mean. Can't there be?" The doctor paused a moment and then began to look as though he was going to reply. Again - I interjected. "Doc, I can't. I just. You give me TWO weeks. That is when we see you next, yes? That is when we pull the next blood test, right?" The doctor checked the chart and agreed. He asked me, "Jason - I appreciate your frustration. I know your wife is brave and she can handle this. We're going to take very good care of her. I am not sure what you hope to achieve in two weeks." I became flush with a mix of fear and embarrassment. I was not entirely sure what I was going to do either, but I had to try - something. Food science to the rescue! Beef, when subject to dry aging, results in steaks that are not only incredibly juicy and flavorful, but are also remarkably easy to digest - owing to the enzymes that break down and naturally tenderize the meat. With my "Eureka!" recollection in hand, I dialed the ONLY place I trusted - Lobel's. When the steaks arrived, my wife's initial reaction was surprise. She asked me if I was planning a celebration. I smiled, touched her cheek, and assured her that this was simply a husband doing his job and taking good care of his wife. She gave me a big hug and went into the living room and sat expectantly as I prepared one of the steaks. I was not sure if she was hungry (the crackers I had left out for her earlier were still untouched). I had a moment of apprehension as I very lightly salted each side of the meat. Once it touched the hot skillet, all worry was set aside. That glorious nutty umami began to waft throughout the kitchen and somehow I felt at ease -as though we were turning an important corner for the better. I brought the steak over to her. Her tired eyes fluttered shut with a quiet smile. "Mmmmm... smells good." As I watched her take a small bite, I did not see any of the regular apprehension like a bout of nausea might take over. Slowly she chewed. She ate all but two bites! I gulped down the remaining piece of steak at her strong insistence (waste not want not ;-) That night, there were no panicked runs to the bathroom. Nausea, that ugly usurper of appetite, had bowed its head low in defeat. Over the course of the next two weeks, those steaks became a string of small but constant victories. The rosiness that I cherished so much in my wife's cheeks had slowly returned. I tamped down the excitement of my observation because I still dreaded the return visit to the doctor. To this day I do not know if it was the steak, the pleasant distraction from illness, or some combination of the two that brought us so much happiness. What I can tell you is... my wife never did have to take that new pill. Eat well, live well, and love well my friends.

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    Bob F.

    When the steak arrived I immediately knew this was a class act and one of the finest pieces of meat I had ever had (NY Strip). I cooked it sous vide to 118 degrees, then seared each side over very very hot charcoal coals, one minute each then 1/2 minute on each edge. Let it rest 5-6 minutes. Served simply with garlic mashed potatoes, caesar salad(sort of), and a nice Petit Verdot wine. It just doesn't get any better than this. thanks, we'll be back. Expensive, well......yep, so are Ferraris and Bentleys. You get what you pay for. this was one of the best steaks we have ever had. Perfect for two. Delicious. Super tender. Perfect.

    Since 1840! 05/04/17
    Marianne W.

    Wonderful meat market in business since 1840. Everyone is nice behind the counter. The meats are fresh and tantalizing. You can buy a single piece of prepared chicken for lunch. What's not to love about this place. I'm a fan!

    Some under cooked "cooked fried chicken" I just picked up at Lobe's.
    Ilya V.

    Prices are outrageous (17 dollars per pound for prepared mashed potatoes). 80 dollars/pound for a filet (walk into any good steakhouse in the city and the best steak on the menu will be that). But, worst of all. I bought some prepared fried chicken for lunch and it was pink in the middle. I like my steaks rare, not my poultry! Stay away from this place.. Update. Lobel's reached out to me and were very nice... as the comment states they say they are took action to resolve the situation and are crediting my credit card for the cost.

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    Let's Meat - AYCE means All You Can Eat - Affordable & Delicious Korean BBQ

    Let's Meat

    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    2.5 miKoreatown, Midtown East
    $$$

    Based on the name I avoided let's meat like the plague thinking it was gimmicky, but hell one year…read moreforced me to look for a large group AYCE late at night and Let's Meat was one of the only options left. God damn did they arise to the occasion. Both times I needed a large party reservation, they just asked for a time, a name, and a phone number. No card required, they sat as down as soon as the table was cleared. Two different tiers for AYCE - the shrimp is fantastic but honestly base is amazing on its own. All the meat just tasted super fresh, even the marinated ones. Plus they cook it for you on that really nice heavy iron lid so the grill stays hot, and they had a nice incline to drain the drippings too. I'm a fan of brisket and jowl, but a lot of my table mates loved the bulgolgi and the chicken. Lots of great options for drinkers too. Funny tower that pre-mixes three beers with a soju, with plenty of flavored ones too. It's not the biggest menu out there, but with solid options and open an hour or two later than a lot of the competition - that's a win.

    Was super excited to have kbbq on a Korean pot lid but I think my expectations was a bit too high…read more Let's get straight into the review. Mind you, we choose the standard (1st option) out of the 3 choices. Food: 7/10 We ordered beef brisket, jowl, and bulgogi for the first round. The meat was pretty good quality. Jowl was cut into thick slices and has the perfect crispy but soft bite to it. If you haven't tried jowl, you are missing out. It's better than pork belly in my opinion. Atmosphere: 6/10 Large restaurant space. A lot of people coming with friends and couples. It is loud inside so be aware. Service: 6.5/10 Good service. They were quick to bring out our food. The worker cooks for you which personally I dislike. I felt very rushed in eating and when it was done cooking, the meat was cold cause I'm a slow eater. Otherwise, everyone was nice. Our waiter was going between 2-3 tables. It seems he was at our table the most lol. Overall: 6.5/10 Nothing special really. It's a decent AYCE kbbq. If you are in the area, I would give it a try but I wouldn't travel far to come here.

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    2.0 miMidtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen
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    absolutely love this place. Always a go to for family and friends. Love the gluten free sauces…read more Special shoutout to Memo for being outstanding!

    After a long morning doing yoga in Times Square, we came to Gyu‑Kaku in search of sustenance, AC,…read moreand a place to decompress -- especially since my son was asleep in a carrier on my back. We were seated immediately, which was a huge relief. I'm currently doing a detox, so I appreciated that there were plenty of things on the menu I could still enjoy. Our server, Annie, was incredibly kind and walked us through everything since it had been a while since my last visit. We also happened to catch Happy Hour, which was a nice bonus. We ordered the value meal, which included several cuts of beef, chicken breast, a plate of pork, veggies, rice, salad, corn, and edamame. The salad was a bit salty but still a refreshing start -- and Annie even mixed and split it into two bowls for us, which I really appreciated. The meats took a little while to come out, but once they did, we got right to grilling. At first, only about five plates arrived, and I thought the chicken might have been missing. Turns out that was just the first half -- the rest came shortly after. For a set under $80, the amount of food was impressive, and everything was good quality and filling. Service was excellent from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with lighting that felt cozy but still bright enough to see what you're grilling. Overall, a great experience. We'd definitely come back.

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    Don Don

    4.4(134 reviews)
    2.0 miMidtown West

    I came here for lunch on a weekday with the sole purpose of satisfying my craving for kimchi stew…read more The restaurant wasn't busy, so I was seated immediately by the entrance. I ordered the stew with a side of banchan and white rice, the soup arriving steaming hot. It was a delicious, cozy dish. The staff was friendly and attentive, checking in at intervals. As part of the lunch deal, I was given a small cup of ice cream, which was a wonderful way to end my meal. The service was quick enough that I was able to enjoy a long lunch break and return to my office within an hour. I recommend this restaurant to anyone aiming to do the same, whether alone or with coworkers.

    Don Don is a Korean restaurant serving high quality Korean BBQ. The restaurant is located walking…read moredistance from Times Square. It was empty when we visited during dinner time and the restaurant was not quite new so I had to admit I was a bit worried. However, our server was amazing and guided us through what to order. My family was visiting NY so I had my two kids with me. The set menu was per person but seeing my children, the server accommodated us by allowing us to order a set meal for two and not requiring us to order full sets for our two children as well. We ordered the Chef's Tasting menu as recommended. This came with plentiful of sides dishes, a scallion salad, a scallion pancake, and a choice of stew. The pancake was very thin and crispy. I think I am used to denser pancakes. The egg soufflé was delicious, much more flavorful than others I have tried. This set came with three cuts of pork. My favorite two were the pork jowl and pork belly. We also ordered a side of corn cheese, which is always a favorite for the kids. My husband accidentally ordered a pork noodle thinking it was something else. There was so much food that we couldn't finish, so the pork noodle was not memorable as a result. The fresh rice wine was a must for us when having Korean BBQ. That and the complimentary soft served ice cream at the end was the highlight of the meal for me. I think the soft served ice cream was topped with a pineapple syrup, but I am not certain. I still think about the ice cream now that I am back home from my NYC trip. Overall . an amazing restaurant with great service and great food. See my pictures.

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