Great bar with unique drinks, loved that there seemed to be a story behind the naming of each of…read morethe drinks! Tried a variety and couldn't go wrong with any of them! The fries were also a perfect snack. Just a note that the bartender was pretty chatty and would jump into our conversation, so just be prepared if you end up sitting at the bar.

It's often surprisingly challenging to find the right bar or restaurant near Union Square. For…read moredrinks and light snacks, Singlish is one of my go-tos. The vast menu of SEA-inspired cocktails usually impresses guests, although I find that inventiveness tends to surpass flavor with many of the offerings. I ordered the Black and White, which was my preferred drink of the evening thanks to heavy pandan notes. The Falooda was a bit of a disappointment - they could have used a bit of Roohafza at a minimum, but it tasted a bit more like a generic rose flavored spritz.

Loved this spot! I ended up coming here twice during my trip to NYC. The location is super…read moreconvenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three both times without much wait. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. Over the two visits, I tried both versions of the Hainanese chicken rice, and both were delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and I especially appreciated that the meals included Chinese broccoli. I also tried the stir-fried noodles from Hainan Jones and the beef rendang from Padi D'NYC -- both were excellent. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown!

Boyfriend and I stopped by Urban Hawker for lunch before our Broadway show, which was only located…read moresome minutes walking distance away. Urban Hawker isn't a restaurant, but a food hall with lots of Singaporean and Malaysian food vendors. This means lots of different options to choose from. :) We split a Hainanese chicken rice plate and an order of chicken and lamb skewers, both of which tasted very yummy. While we also wanted to try a dessert, the dessert stall we were interested in was unmanned. We were also feeling pretty full from our main lunch items.

This restaurant offers great Thai food, and a very flavorful and "saucy" Pad Thai is a highlight…read more The dishes are served on disposable plates, making the meal informal, but the quality of the meals is very good and always enjoyable.

I've seen the LoveMama food truck in Williamsburg many years ago but never got around to trying it…read more I knew about the restaurant but also have yet to try it until yesterday. They have a great lunch special for $13.99 entree & drink. Very nice deal. I ordered the Nasi Lemak with chicken and the calamansi honey jasmine drink. As a Malaysian, I can confirm that the Nasi Lemak was good. I would just recommend that they give the rice and curry a few minutes to cool down before serving. This dish should never be served piping hot. This is a lukewarm or room temperature dish. I would also recommend peeling the cucumber completely which is the authentic way. The peel had a bitterness which wasn't pleasant. The calamansi drink didn't have any jasmine flavor and needed more calamansi, but still refreshing. I ordered a mango sticky rice to go. It was just ok. Overall, I'd come back to try more things. Service was friendly. Fyi there's a fee for credit card payments.

Was looking for something new and yummy to try and we were close to rasa so decided to give it a…read moretry. So glad we did! Rasa was amazing! The vibe inside is dark and intimate with plenty of seating. The waitress was so friendly and offered to run down the menu with us and help us decide what to get. For apps (forgot to capture a pic :( ) we got the Roti Canai, Crispy Calamari and Chicken lettuce wraps. The calamari was literally the best calamari ive ever had.. The batter and seasoning that was dusted on top made it sooo delish! The chicken wrap was also a fan fav. We couldn't get enough. For the mains we ordered the malaysian curry, massaman curry and the Sambal.. Alll the dishes were seasoned so well and you get plenty for the price. I would absolutely go back to Rasa, anytime. Soooo good!

Rasa has been on my list for over a decade so I am glad I was able to try it. Upon entering, there…read morewere no tables but the staff moved a group to the bar and we were seated right away. The staff is so kind and attentive. The menu has so many appetizers, noodles, curries, rice dishes etc. Portions are phenomenal and they are halal! Grilled Chicken - was surprised to see how big the chicken piece was, if you're looking for a cleaner option, try this! Pineapple Fried Rice - was missing acidity from lime and was missing texture, perhaps nuts or bean sprouts would have elevated the dish Chicken Pad Thai - perfect, there were a lot of chicken pieces in it too Nasi Lemak (curried chicken) - great as well, loved the anchovies Would love to try the Malay wings, roti canai and egg noodles next time. I also had to wash my hands and the staff was cleaning the bathroom. The individual cleaning was so nice and accommodated me instead of having me wait.

This quick lunch left something to be desired. While it was quick, and well priced the samosas were…read morejust ok. They seemed as though maybe they had been ready and sitting a while, leaving them a bit dry. With so many other places to try at Urban Hawker I would try something else next time.

This stall is located inside Urban Hawker. I ordered Mee goreng mamak and the food was prepared…read morefresh. The mee goreng was delicious with lots of toppings. I could smell the char from the wok. The sauce was very bold and flavorful. The fried egg was perfectly cooked with a crispy edge - just like I had back in SE Asia. The portion was quite generous too. The only thing that took me back was the price which was quite pricey.

We made a reservation in advance for lunch here on a Friday and I'm so glad we did, because it was…read morepacked! It's fairly spacious inside, and I never felt like we were too cramped. Our server was friendly, and the food came out at a decent speed. We shared a few dishes among our party of three, and since it was lunch, we all got spring rolls and cups of soup before the entrées came. We ordered: - Nasi Lemak - this was quite good and came with both chicken and shrimp. - Indo Nasi Goreng - this one was not as good as the others, but not bad. I liked the fried egg on top. - Curry Laksa with flat rice noodles - I really liked the noodles (very wide and flat) and we also got this with tofu and vegetables, which all tasted so good with this dish!

This review is coming from a Malaysian so maybe a bit harsher.. but it was ok. Definitely didn't…read morefeel Michelin worthy and not special. I don't think I'd come again tbh, but ofc had to try while I was in the city. Maybe we got the wrong things? Teh Tarik martini (4/5): good concept but nothing crazy. Gin was def prominent Chicken satay (4/5): didn't like how they put the peanut sauce on the satay for you but overall flavor was good, chicken was tender and probably the best dish. Nasi lemak (3/5): so mid. rice was fragrant and love the fried peanuts/anchovies but everything else was meh. Curry laksa (2/5): biggest let down and everyone else said it was good. The soup had a strange taste to it (I'm not usually picky like that) but we couldn't finish it and it was lukewarm when we got it. Ambiance was fun and service was decent but overall it was so so. I'd go back to the smaller mom and pops for Malaysian food.

Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

Duck noodle - more simple and plain flavors but very good. Duck was perfectly moist…read more Crab fried rice - decent but the green sauce it comes with is amazing. It's fish saucy, sour, cilantro Khao soi - great and more soupy than most. Other places do give more crispy noodles but the flavor on this is very good. Typically had it with chicken but this has crispy pork belly which I love. Get extra noodles to soak it up. Hat Yai - idk why I always get this it's just plain fried chicken with like sweet and sour dipping sauce Pork jowl - typically fresh sour salty Thai tastes Cocktail - forgot the name but see photo. I very much enjoyed it

Perhaps I had too high of expectations but I was honestly not impressed by this meal…read more The tofu khao soi was really tasty, and I have never before seen a veg khao soi offered so that was exciting. Other two dishes were very spicy but otherwise average in taste and preparation. We got a vegan duck dish which was decent and the real duck rolls which completely lacked flavor. Probably would not return given the difficulty of getting a reservation + multitude of other thai options around the city.

Loved this spot! I ended up coming here twice during my trip to NYC. The location is super…read moreconvenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three both times without much wait. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. Over the two visits, I tried both versions of the Hainanese chicken rice, and both were delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and I especially appreciated that the meals included Chinese broccoli. I also tried the stir-fried noodles from Hainan Jones and that was excellent. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown!

Heard that Anthony Bourdain loved this spot for hainan chicken and rice, which is a comfort dish…read morefor me and I really understand why. The chicken was very tender, well prepared, and so were the veggies. I think it has stiff competition by way of Lou Yau Kee but is definitely up there as top 5 southeast chicken rices in the city! I would def come back here and what's great is that you can feel healthy bc it's steamed/poached chicken, rice and veggies :) It's inside Urban Hawker, so you can get a variety of other things to go with your meal - might I recommend Kopi (malaysian coffee) at the nearby stand? The flavors were bold, authentic, and the chicken skin was silky smooth. The cucumbers had a nice crunch and the veggies as well. They give you two sauces, one of them is spicy and might be hotter than you expect so try it first.

Another repeat takeout order from Three Roosters, this time for their poached chicken and grilled…read morechicken plates, both with ginger rice. Delicious and hits the spot when you're in the mood for SE Asian style chicken over rice. For both plates, the meat is cooked tenderly and the poached version $16.95 definitely needs the sauce to add flavor, and both sauces are still bomb, I would buy them to use as a marinade or dipping sauce if they bottled these. The roasted chicken $16.95 is good on its own but amazing with the sauce. Sour, savory, a tad spicy, it adds that next level punch. The side salad was fresh. If I had one comment it's been that been portion sizes seem to be a little smaller in my recent orders than a few years ago, maybe it just happens to be the orders I got though also maybe due to shrinkflation. They continue to be one of my go-to take out options in the area and I'll be back!

The ZAB chicken sandwich was very good. The French fries might be the best I have had in my life!…read more The young lady who waited on me was charming. The room is shiny and spotless.