Loal's is my favorite meal of the year so far and wouldn't be surprised if it finishes the year that way too. We definitely over ordered, but everything was so so good and fresh that I wouldn't change a thing. I don't often order cocktails with dinner, but definitely recommend trying the leche de tigre drink - so unique and pairs well with the meal. We tried the Pimento cheese toast (super cheesey), fish lettuce tacos (so fresh), seafood Chowder (good, not a must order), union square bento (surprisingly a must order for me, tasty veggies to share), crispy chicken thighs (perfect), and a half portion of the short rib dish. Each dish was so thoughtful and fresh. The Asian influence is definitely not as pronounced as expected, but that was hardly the point by the end. Truly just delicious food all around, you cant go wrong. I also highly suggest sitting at the kitchen counter in the back to watch the crew craft each dish. We were memorize the entire night, even getting to chat with the chef throughout the meal! I can't wait to come back. read more

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The vibe is friendly and upbeat: From the bartender to the waitress to the executive chef the food and service were great. The best was the fresh ingredients and sauces of our apps and entree's. You have to eat it to believe how the flavors work so well. Legitimately this night put a smile on my face .. Amazing read more

The service and ambiance here are excellent. Overall, the food is good. I really liked the pecan pimento ball and the naan. Stir fried noodles with curry was delicious. The bento box was a bit confusing as it just seemed like a random assortment of bowls and wasn't presented in a bento box nor fit together thematically. Overall though it was a great experience. read more

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Modern restaurant with an eclectic menu. Seemed liked there were influences from all over the world including South Asia, Japan, the south, and the Philippines. We came on a Wednesday around six and were seated immediately. The restaurant seemed almost entirely full by the time we left around 7:30. Full bar with a few beers poured from cans. Seemed like beverages were more focused on wine. I didn't look through the wine list throughly. We started with the fried tilefish in lettuce wraps. A more urban or Californian take on fried fish tacos. The order includes two wraps and this was probably our favorite item of the evening. It's more citrusy and more acidic than the other items. Certainly a refreshing item. Eat them quickly before the freshly fried fish swelters the lettuce! For the main course, we shared the curry noodles and the short rib. Noodles had a Japanese style curry sauce and topped with sautéed bok choy. Sauce felt on the sweeter side to me. I think there were hints of spiciness from pepper flakes too. Noodles were thick and long egg noodles. They were super slippery making them ideal for slurping! Short rib was roasted, but served sliced like a steak. An interesting presentation for this cut of meat. I was expecting a saucey dish in a bowl, but thought the steakhouse like platting made for an interesting surprise. It was topped with chimichurri like herb & oil sauce. Dish was served with roasted eggplant and peppers with what I believe was a balsamic reduction. Eggplant was one of my wife's favorite bites of the meal. They had several appealing desserts but we were too full to indulge. Service was attentive and the pacing of the food was on point. They had two gender neutral restrooms; I believe one was handicap accessible. They had nice soap in the restrooms. read more

The beau and I walked in hoping for a table but it was an hour wait so we sat at the bar. What an amazing experience it turned out to be. The menu is well designed beckoning you to order everything. The bar staff is friendly and knowledgeable making some recommendations that were spot on. Every dish we had was better than the next with the noodles and chicken standing out. Each dish exploded with freshness and was packed with flavor. The flan is an exceptional dessert and I would go back just for that. One of the best meals we have had in a very long time. read more

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Cassandra provided excellent service! Before my friend arrived we discussed the menu, particularly items that contained raw egg and/or raw meat/fish. She advised how dishes could be modified to avoid these things. She recommended 4-6 dishes for the 2 of us. We only ordered 3 dishes and couldn't even finish those, which meant no room for dessert :( We ordered the Union Square bento, crispy chicken thighs and stir fry egg noodles. The egg noodles were my least favorite. I wasn't too crazy about the curry sauce; it's a mild curry. I liked the bok choy and asparagus with it. All the veggies overall were so good! The bento came with a squash and green bean medley, cabbage on a pancake and crispy potatoes. I could've been happy with just this! The crispy chicken wasn't greasy or fatty. Pulled it apart and ate it! Overall a very nice dining experience. read more

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This place is fantastic! The fried tile fish lettuce wraps were to die for. Next time we will place a double order. Many different flavors at work in all the dishes we had, including the seafood chowder and the heritage pork dumplings. Lots of choices for vegetarians and meat lovers. For dessert we had the chocolate chip cookie with oolong milk, great pairing and again lots of subtle flavors going on. Our waiter was excellent and on top of everything all during our meal there. We sat at the bar and got to watch the salads being prepared and the dishes coming out of the back kitchen. Nothing went out to be served without the owner, Chef Suzanne, giving it a quick once over. It is noisy and the music was loud but connected with the whole vibe of the restaurant. Can't say enough good stuff about this place. Just go try it out and see for yourself. They make a terrific Negroni too. read more

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I came here for dinner a few weeks ago and had a fantastic experience. Having enjoyed Dig back then, I was excited to try chef Suzanne Cupps' new venture. We sat at the counter and were able to see her and her crew in action. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share between two of us. They were all super flavorful, fresh, and different from each other. We ended our meal with the flan and chocolate cake, both were delicious! Service was friendly and attentive at all times. The space is modern and very nicely decorated. I'd definitely recommend checking it out! read more

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Sat at the bar for an informal birthday dinner. First off, every single staff member was amazing. We were struggling to make decisions because everything looked incredible and Frederick at the bar, the manager and the chef ended up serving us a smattering of half portions of so many yummy things. My personal favorites were the scallops the fried chicken which is light as air. The food is excellent but the staff make this place feel so welcoming and special. We'll be back! read more

Everything about this restaurant was pretty mid. We came for dinner with my gf. Server recommended 2 apps (~$30) and 2 entrees ($40) for the two of us. The taste was good, but the quantity of food - especially protein - was laughably small. The pork dumplings had 4 dumplings with a tiny amount of pork for $40. Similar with the beef short rib dish which was tasty but had a few tiny pieces for $40. All the vegetables were barely cooked. Sauces were good but light. Almost fine dining prices, without the quality, vibe or service to match. The ice cream sundae dessert was incredibly disappointing. Ice cream had a grainy, freezer-burned consistency. Did no one check on it before serving it? Tiny brownie pieces. Complete disappointment for $14. Thought the design of the place was very generic / corporate looking. Service was cold - almost hostile. No checks on how the food was, how we were doing, if we needed anything else other than checking if we wanted dessert. We thanked our waitress but didn't even get an acknowledgement back, seemed like she hated her job or wanted to be anywhere else. read more

Fusion cuisine tends to make me uneasy because the dishes tend to be over complicated. We ordered a good selection of food and all were very delicious. Special callout to the cabbage and crispy rice dish, which was outstanding. Naan appetizer was also excellent as was the tuna tartar. The scallop entree was a bit salty. Ambiance wise, it's cosy. Good for small groups. Service was excellent. read more

Fantastic from start to finish!! Staff is super kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Restaurant vibe is lively and bright. Everything we ordered (most of the menu) was on point. Great for a group dinner or date night read more

Lola's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

Great find in the upper 20's. Had a wonderful dinner with my daughter, and the service was excellent. The ambiance was cool with a minimal vibe and not too noisy (and I'm deaf in one ear, so it can be hard to hear in noisy spaces). Last but not least, the food was delicious. We had the friend chicken, beets with strawberries, and labne. Shared them all, and it was enough for the two of us. Will be back in the future. read more

Really more of a 3.5 This place just didn't hit for me. For 2 people we ordered the naan, beet salad, fried fish lettuce wraps, short rib and the chocolate cake. Of these dishes the fish and the chocolate cake were favorites, but in the context of the NYC dining scene nothing left me that impressed. Our server was incredibly knowledgeable on the food (and wine!), and even poured us half glasses. read more

The food was amazing. My favorites were the naan, the veggie bento and the crispy chicken thighs, Chef Cupps came and spoke with us and she was incredibly genuine and nice. My only negative was it was quite loud inside but that's also because they are successful and the place was very busy. Highly recommended. read more

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It was really nice experience. 1. The server was very helpful and friendly. He knew about the menu and the tasting notes of food items. That was a refreshing no experience. 2. Food was cooked to perfection. We ordered - Naan with the spread, marinated beets, chicken things and another salad. Everything was lovely. 3. Ambiance was casual and not loud. It was relaxed and felt like we could enjoy our food and talk. read more

One of the best fusion restaurants imo, perfect execution of southern+asian. Dishes were thoughtful and complimented each other nicely. Im on a flight back home rn and still thinking about the crispy chicken thighs with hot honey and choco chip cookie with oolong milk. Great ambiance and service as well- brought us the wrong dessert at first and a correction was made right away, comped us too so we got to try all of them which was a real treat. Will definitely be returning. read more

Great food. Great service. We had the guac and chips, ceviche tostada and the suadero taco. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Delicious. The chips are addictive. Happy hour drinks were good too. Only downside was the noise level. Extremely loud. We had to shout at each other in conversation. I would definitely return but not during happy hour. read more

The food was great. The menu was interesting with lots of exciting options. Will go back soon!

I was expecting a Filipino food experience and instead many small plates of mostly American food

We had an incredible dinner here last night. The food was absolutely amazing. We loved everything but the Roasted Oysters, Tuna Tataki and the Crispy Chicken thighs were our top three choices. Throughout the evening, we felt incredibly well taken care of. A special thanks to Adrienne, Cassandra and Adam. I thought I posted this and it's been sitting as a draft so it's old. We ate here mid January. Super memorable night with wonderfulfood and great people. read more

Nice space and service was very good. We started with carrot masala yogurt + Naan. Would like alittle more carrots but overall flavor was good. Naan was great. Next we had the paraiso house salad which was gem lettuces, buttermilk ranch, pretzels. Love the dressing and pretzels but alittle plain for me. Next we tried crispy chicken thighs. Nice, crunchy coating. I preferred the coconut vinegar - just a dab over fermented hot honey. I couldn't really taste the honey but I was fine with just the coconut vinegar. We also tried the rib skewers with baked beans. Menu says there was carolina bbq sauce which I didn't notice but meat was tender, well seasoned and very flavorful. For dessert, we tried the chocolate pudding cake which tasted so fresh and was very good. Overall, a very nice meal and I would come back. read more

Wonderful new restaurant in an up-and-coming neighborhood. We had several dishes, almost all of which were special. The house made naan and the fried tile fish lettuce wraps were superb, as was the signature chicken thighs and salad. The Carolina gold Rice bowl was very good, except that I found the underlying rice a bit insipid and bringing the dish down a notch, even though I understand that's what a rice bowl is. The fluke was beautifully cured, the cucumber and the trout roe were excellent, although some of the trout roe perhaps was a bit thick "shelled," giving it a slightly odd texture. But it was delicious. For dessert the leche flan was very well executed and a distinct dish, though its authenticity is perhaps not for everyone. Both of our wines were excellent, but my only quibble is that they're pour felt insufficient and was the one feature that seemed marred. Each glass of wine plus ordinary tip (of the four or five that I quickly skimmed) was more than the retail cost of the bottle. Even in this inflationary time, the pour should have been more generous. Putting that last minor quibble aside, I found the restaurant dynamic, the food really good, the ambiance great, and the head chef was utterly charming. The service was quite professional. I'd give it a big thumbs up and a strong recommendation. read more

Sensational Meal. This chef is incredible. We were a group of four that shared everything as our server suggested. The tilefish was so good. A fish we had never had but just wonderful. So was the crispy chicken thigh and the slow roasted short rib. You can't go wrong on anything here. The cocktails are cool and original and the ambience also perfect. You can actually hear each other in here although every table was filled! Save room for the flan and the chocolate chip cookie which doesnt sound like a big deal was absolutely divine. One of the best new spots in NYC! read more

Great brunch!! So much fun and the food is high quality. If you come ask for Kimberly, she is a gem!!!!!

Nice decor and service. The food is hit and miss. This place is more 3.5 stars but rounding up because it feels like the place has potential. Appetizers were creative and interesting twists on flavors familiar to Asian cuisine. The best is the naan. The lettuce wrap of tilefish was lacking a bit in presentation and flavor. Tilefish is already bland and flaky, to add a bit of flavor pop it would have been better to put more spice and pop to the batter and the acidic pickle elements. Then they dropped the ball, especially on the rice dish. The rice is Carolina gold. It's long grained starchy rice. It is prepared in a chirashi type way with raw elements on top. The problem is when rice like Carolina gold is prepared this way it becomes hard and starchy and difficult to chew. That rice is best prepared as fried rice or crispy rice. The single dish was so bad it took away from an otherwise excellent dinner. The short ribs was also a bit dry with confusing elements that lacked a punch of flavor. It would have been better to just go with more Asian inspired southern BBQ or curry leaning marinade for the ribs and not an inbetween pulled meat and BBQ with chimchuri and sauce and this and that type flavors. All in all I'll probably go back and give it another chance to see if they fixed some of the kinks. read more

Lola's is a new restaurant mixing Filipino + American southern cooking and it's excellent. We recently went and sat at the open kitchen counter. The restaurant was crowded so reservations is a safe bet. The plates are shareable, though the larger portions could easily be a single person entree. We had; Beef + Black Barley Tartare - this was very good, the addition of gochujang adds a nice kick. BLT Toast - excellent, the tomatoes were the star of this dish - fresh, flavorful and delicious. Union Square Bento - this is broken up into 3 dishes - chili crisp summer squash, miso cabbage, potato & corn hash. This was one of our favorite dishes of the meal. The star of the 3 was the miso cabbage, like the tomatoes the cabbage was another perfectly executed piece of produce. Southern Chopped Heritage Pork - favorite dish, this was excellent. The pork was flavorful and juicy. The peaches added a great sweetness to the savoriness. Highly recommend. Stir Fried Egg Noodles - very good, we particularly enjoyed the curry. Another solid main dish to order. Stone Fruit Cobbler - blue cornbread with a fruit puree, only complaint is wish there was more because it was so good. Like the food the service was excellent. Lola's is a great new restaurant to visit. read more

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One of the best meals we've had in a long time! We sat at the counter where we could watch the food prep. Amazing attention to detail. Service was impeccable. Stuffed clams 10/10 if we didn't have so much more food coming, I would have gotten a second order Carrot yogurt naan 9/10 Fish in lettuce cups 10/10 Pork skewers and beans 9/10 the beans were my favorite part, not what I was expecting but delicious Fried chicken 11/10 I'm usually underwhelmed by fried chicken, but this was truly special. We found it to be very reasonably priced for the quality and service. read more

Delicious food and good service! We didn't have any reservation placed so we waiting for about 20 minutes before a seat at the bar opened up. We loved the chicken and Thai noodles ! Beautiful green tiling as well! Delicious flan and chocolate cake, both surprisingly gluten free! read more

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The triumphant return of Chef Suzanne Cupps! I've missed her food so much. We ordered the whole menu. Everything was fantastic. read more

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I have been a fan of Suzanne Cupps' food for quite a while, first at Untitled and then at the wonderful, albeit short lived 232 Bleecker. Well, Lola's has just been open for about six weeks and it already feels like it's been there for years. The design is casual but really chic with a terrific energy about it. The staff could not be nicer and more professional, particularly Nick, Asha, Hector and Luke. And the food!!! I'm a fried chicken guy and a huge Blue Ribbon lover. Well Blue Ribbon's chicken is now #2 after Lola's Crispy Chicken Thighs! So crispy yet so moist. The Crab Stuffed Little Neck Clams, Paraiso House Salad and Heritage Country Rib Skewers are all delicious. And the Chocolate+Black Sesame Pudding Cake is the best damn dessert I've had in ages. Can't wait to become a regular. Brava, Suzanne!!! read more

The short rib and the coconut cocktail are the best I've ever had. So tender and smooth. Carrot masala was a great starter. We were gutted to have to leave early for a show. Options to sit at the bar/ chefs table and dining room. Great atmosphere and knowledgeable service! Would recommend to anyone wanting a lovely family meal or date night or something a bit more fancy. I sent pictures and told my brother who owns the Lion and Wombat in Melbourne, Australia. read more

Lola's - New American Near Me - New York, New York

I read about Lola's in the New York Times and it was on my list of restaurants to try. I visited Lola's last Friday and it was truly an experience. Walking in, I received a warm welcome from Hector behind the bar. I was immediately seated by Cassandra who was friendly and helpful. The service that I received from Joe and Isaiah was world class. I took the time to learn their names because, quite frankly, they were just that good. Let's talk about the food. Baby, baby, baby. I had the naan with a yogurt dip that was so good, that I ordered one to take home to the fam. Should have ordered two. I had the salad with pretzels, tuna tataki and finished with a warm buckwheat cookie dipped in warm oolong tea. It was fabulous. The tuna tataki was seared on the outside and rare on the inside. It was perfect. The tilefish wraps have a jalapeno tartar sauce and the fish was tender and flavorful. The cabbage and squash in the Bento Box were perfectly prepared and paired with an apple/daikon radish salad that was very, very good. The wine was great. My host, Isaiah, was very knowledgeable about the wines and helped me make a selection that truly fit my tastes. He also suggested a dessert wine that paired perfectly with the warm cookie. Yum. This was more than a meal, this was an experience. It was so good that I am going to gift it to my boss for Christmas. I will definitely be returning more than once so that I can work my way through the menu. As I was packing up to leave, the Chef, Suzanne, came out to thank me for coming in and she was gracious and charming. Also, her staff speaks very highly of her saying that she has created a harmonious working environment that is quite different than other restaurants where they have worked. The harmony of this place is reflected in the food and service. This is a rare gem. Epic review for an epic experience. read more

Had an issue with getting sick from gluten (I have celiac). The food was amazing but unfortunately was not gluten free, despite 3 people assuring me it was -- waiter, runner and chef. Lovely ambiance and the food was delicious (if only it was truly GF!). read more

Great service - the host, who was also the general manager, was friendly and accommodating, and our outgoing server with blue hair was fun and knowledgeable. The food was delightful. Each dish was thoughtful and delicious with an Asian flair. The space is beautiful, quite large, and minimalist, which brings me to my main critique: the acoustics. Yikes. Who designed a NYC restaurant in this day and age without taking acoustics into account? Not one sound panel was installed to dampen the inevitable dull roar stemming from stark walls, concrete floors, and tin ceilings. I appreciate the beauty of minimalist decor, but yelling through dinner is a bummer. Most everything else was on point. read more

7:15pm Saturday night reservation. We waited 5-10 minutes to be seated. Our sever, Cassandra came right over with a carafe of water and explained the menu structure. Roasted oysters were very nice, tender as they were just slightly cooked with a flavorful mignonette. Union Sq. Bento consisted of sqaush w/ Calabrian chili, roasted cabbage & a salad of radish, apple & daikon. Squash was our favorite. Tuna tataki w/ rice & mushrooms & cranberry yuzu dip was tasty but the tuna lacked seasoning. Rice pudding w/ sticky date cake, almonds & apples was surprisingly delicious. Service was efficient & timely. We look forward to a return visit to try some other dishes on the menu. read more

The food was rich in flavor and presentation was A+! The service & ambiance cannot be beat. The best server was Asha, always checking in and made us really feel like we were fine dining. Will absolutely be back next time we're in New York read more

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Long overdue in writing only because i had hoped to find words that would adequately honor this simply wonderful restaurant. Every detail is met with the sort of casual perfection that only true talents can pull off. I have visited 5 times now - with dates, with friends, even alone - and every meal provided memorable reasons to return. The staff is thoughtful and knowledgeable. No detail, from hand crafted drinks to creative blends of Philippino cuisine with a touch of the american south. Embarassed to admit that i slightly complained once - only to mention that the chowder serving could have been a bit larger and the chef personally visited our table. Her humility and professionalism at once humbled and turned me into a die hard fan. In fact, i returned for the chowder because i could not get it off of my mind! It had been rotated off the menu and replaced with something just as good: the old bay shrimp. Suzanne's spritzer is great with everything, as is the ribera del duero ~ and every dessert on the menu is a delight. Filled with gratitude on every visit. read more

Wow. Hat's off to Chef Suzy. Her menu is eclectic and brilliant. The service: Phenomenal (Adam) Ambience: My wife and I sat at the chef's bar and it was a delight. The dedication and concentration on display was wonderful. Food: Crab stuffed clams 10/10. My wife wanted to order these twice. The clam is chopped up with the crab, instead of under the crab (which is what I thought it would be). Yogurt and Masala Carrots and naan 9.5/10. The only reason this is not a 10 is bc I had left over bread but the yogurt was gone. Chicken Thighs 11/10 (this was a surprise). I've had a lot of "our fried chicken is the best..." but this actually was some of the best I've had. Pork Skewers and baked beans 9/10: This tasted very German (sweet and sour vinegar, dill, mustard, red cabbage and buttery) but Germans had a big influence on South Carolina -- particularly Charleston, so that makes sense. Highlight of the Night: Chef Suzy is a real one. She has set the tone for the entire restaurant. I loved watching her interact and encourage her chefs. She was also so accessible. In some ways she reminds me of a young Susan Feniger. read more

Awesome spot. The pimento cheese appetizer and the pork rib skewers are delicious. New twist on some southern classics.