So after having lunch in New York's Chinatown and taking a stroll through little Italy, we took a…read moresubway ride to New York's K-Town or aka as Korea Town. Upon arrival we noticed the difference in crowds. Not as busy and packed sidewalks. Also it was a lot cleaner than Chinatown. Since we just ate at C-Town, it was time to find a good dessert place in K-Town. So we walked and we walked until I saw a banner sign showing shaved ice desserts. Then I noticed the name of the business is Grace Street. How fitting, because that is my wife's name. So we went in and what caught my eye was a mango shaved ice with mangoes, mochi, strawberries, and condensed milk, however I was over ruled by my wife and we went with the black sesame and mochi and condensed milk. It also had red bean, but that had to be on the side, since that gives me gout. Such nice staff taking orders and we went into the dining area to find a seat. What a large spacious area with many tables. Our order came out and it looked so good. The black sesame shaved ice or snow as it's also referred to as, was perfectly sweetened by the condensed milk and the chewy mochi. Definitely cleaned my pallet from our Chinese lunch and it helped cool me down from the New York heat. We got water, but there was no ice offered, so I asked one of the workers and he was kind enough to get me some. We are through that dessert like, if we didn't finish it fast, it was going to melt. We did not give it a chance to melt one bit. The staff here are efficient, as they saw we were done, they asked to clear our dessert bowl away. It was a nice experience even if it was just dessert. They definitely had more dessert options to offer, but i

Grace Street is a quick-service go-to in Koreatown for a sweet treat or afternoon snack. Our Mango…read moreMadness shaved snow hit the spotand was MASSIVE! The generous serving had creamy, silky layers and was easily enough for the two of us to share. Sweet, light, and refreshing. Plenty of seating, generous portions, and a stop here never disappoints! Located on 32nd St, between Broadway & 5th Ave Train: 34 St-Herald Sq (N/Q/R/W); also an easy walk from Penn Station. Overall, a great casual dessert stop after exploring K-Town, Midtown or nearby Chelsea.

The first time my friend brought me here, I thought the ramen didn't impress me the way a Michelin…read morerestaurant should have. But maybe because I tried the Smoke Dashi Ramen and the smoked fish oil did not appeal to me at all. I used to make it a requirement to visit Ichiran every time I came to New York, but this time I'm so glad I decided to revisit Tonchin. The noodles were thick and perfectly chewy the way I like it. And the broth was rich in a way that was almost milky, and not just a bowl of broth and salt like your typical American ramen chain restaurants. It barely knocks Ichiran off the top of my list for ramen in the US. However, as good as the chashu was, it wasn't as delicate as Ichiran does it. Nevertheless, I haven't had such an enjoyable meal in a while. #384

Walking up to the entrance looks like a dingy alley way due to the musky and dark area…read more Signage can be seen as a small flag hanging from a pole and to the left is a door with Tonchin imprinted on the wall. Entering inside the server was easy to talk too and had a speak easy type feel. Lights dimmed down with Michelin Star awards to my left, bar seating to my right, additional seating in the back next to the visible busy kitchen. Music was a modern sound of Korean hiphop and EDM. Menu was a QR code and within 15 minutes my appetizer and ramen was delivered. Ordered: -Tsukune chicken and pork bun This was delicious! The Karachi coleslaw paired well with the teriyaki sauce which also calmed the sweet taste. Tonkatsu Tokyo Classic Ramen - This was good, but as a ramen fan, I think it could of been slightly better - Broth was definitely good with a bold salty taste - Chashu was soft, thinly cut and not chewy. However, I'm a seared chasu type guy, but each their own. - I did not add additional side items to the ramen besides what garnishes already come with the bowl. - Overall Tonkatsu Ramen was normal Next time I'm in town, I will be back to try the Tan Tan ramen and other appetizers next!

We discovered this place totally by accident, my daughter randomly needed to go to the bathroom as…read morewe were walking around the streets of Manhattan and they were gracious enough to let her use it. While there, we were like wow what interesting looking pastries and cakes, let's check it out! And yeah everything was super delicious. The coffee was great too! I liked it so much I actually asked them for a recommendation as to where they got their beans. It was that tasty! Overall I would give them five stars, great little cafe, highly recommended.

Mango And Cheesecake Bingsu…read more Milk shaved ice, fresh mango, rice cake, cereal, vanilla ice cream, cheesecake, condensed milk. I'd say one of the top Bingsu places outside of Korea. Fun festive youthful guests, staff is professional but the star is what I consider one of the best desserts on the planet, especially in July (did December too and it was just as good!) Cute little shop and a great.place.to relax and treat yourself.to a nice afternoon

Came here many years ago & it was so humid so we gave this place another try! We were also craving…read morekakigori! We got 2 items to share: 1) mango pomelo kakigori, 2) yuzu matcha lemonade. The mango pomelo was beautifully made but flavor wise was a let down. The flavors were not potent and tasted diluted (the ice melted so fast and it fell apart so fast that the iced water probably overdiluted the mango pomelo flavors). I still prefer the kakigoris in japan & the best one I have eaten in NYC is from Tonchin (their kakigoris are amazing and you can taste the fruit flavors and the ice doesn't melt that fast or fall apart). The yuzu matcha lemonade drink was very refreshing & you also taste the yuzu and matcha flavors. This was my favorite item out of the 2. Friendly staff & has indoor seating.

4/5 Matcha hot chocolate $6 - pretty good, nice & bitter w/o being extremely so due to the matcha,…read moremy friend thought it wasn't creamy enough 3/5 Hojicha hot chocolate $6- my friend thought this wasn't creamy enough either so I guess they can make it creamier 4/5 S Hojicha shaved ice $11- really good, well flavored, light (almost fluffy- cloud looking) shaved ice Advice- don't get the mochi add on, too chewy & not worth it 2/5 Yuzu parfait $9.50- bottom yuzu layer extremely sweet, the sweetness needs to be dispersed evenly throughout all the layers, this isn't well balanced at all, couldn't take more than a few bite, wanted to stop after the 1st bite

First time visiting Seoul Sweets and the space is immaculate. The cakes looked amazing, but I went…read morewith the ube einspanner instead. The drink was good, my only gripe is that it felt a little small for the price, and I'd love to see a dairy-free option. I'll definitely be back to try one of their GF cakes!

really expensive for how mediocre the bingsoo was. line goes out the door and takes forever, and…read moretheres not many options as they run out of items so quickly. i ordered the strawberry matcha bingsoo, and it was good but not great. the strawberries were some of the most sour of all time, and the main flavor of the bingsoo had no matcha present, and relied mostly on a strawberry jam that was poured across. it def tasted good but im confused what im paying for considering that im pouring the sauce over myself and its literally just strawberries and sugar over what im assuming is just a shaved block of frozen milk dusted with a pinch of matcha powder. the store is pretty though!

Came here for the first time and really enjoyed my matcha. I got the mango matcha it was very…read moredelicious and flavorful. Good mix of mango and matcha was high quality. It was $10.5 but 11.5 with tip so a little more expensive than expected for a matcha but I enjoyed it as a treat! You have to order on the tablet and there is only one so that wasn't great especially because it was small and if you have questions the workers are busy. Small area not much space pretty much order and go. I would recommend it you want to try a good matcha in the city!

First time at this location. My friend and I shared the Thai green tea and ube swirl. The green tea…read morewas fantastic! Ube was ok, I've had better elsewhere. Flushing location is still my favorite because it's more chill, but this one is good if you need a midtown dessert option.

CORN RIBS where have you been my entire life?! Konban - you've lived up to the hype and then some…read more Everything we had was absolutely delicious. The curry wasn't the best I've had but our group of friends enjoyed our meal very much. From katsu, to scallops, to pasta - we were so impressed with the simplicity and execution of the dishes. Service was excellent. Decor was very minimalistic and Japanese. Would love to come back!

Have heard about this place a lot when they first opened…read more I knew they were most popular for their katsu dishes but my favorite was actually the ube tiramisu! First time having a ube dessert in NYC that's not too sweet and actually tasted like ube!

Such a cute little spot/hole in a wall dessert place. Up on the second floor, you're transported…read moreinto a secluded japanese restaurant. Our party got 2 desserts to share and were blown away by the taste. It was refreshing, deep, and not overly sweetened. I would absolutely recommend the yuzu shaved ice thingy, LOL. kind forgot what it was called but it hit the spot after the thousands of steps we took.

I have frequented this place in the past. But today I am writing a review of I have not done so…read more Today, I ordered an ice cream that is like a brûlée - with some ice cream on top and a wafer. Under is the brûlée that has sesame seed flavor. I also ordered a matcha green tea drink.

hojok galbi ($59) - the price scared me a little at first…read morebut this was absolutely WORTH EVERY BUCK - ive had many variations of galbi before but nothing tasted like this; tender, juicy, well marinated, and not entirely well done almost like medium rare - it wasnt too heavy on the sauce that will make you thirsty but it was perfectly marinated while keeping it light and refreshing; i was genuinely shocked after the first bite - best take on galbi perilla oil noodles ($19) - ive always liked this kind of noodle but after having theirs i loved it EVEN MORE - it was by far the most refreshing, chewy, light yet flavorful perilla oil noodles ive ever had - noodles were perfectly separated from one another and not drenched in oil; it was easy to slurp with layers of flavors; a great summer dish rating: 5/5 - the fact that i rated it as the best korean restaurant in nyc after taking one bite really says a lot about this spot - from texture and flavor to presentation, all of them had perfect execution; i couldnt find a single thing to nitpick about - the dining atmosphere was clean, classy, and comfortable - service was quick and attentive; they kept refilling our banchan which was lovely because other places wouldnt LOL; amazing kimchi and sweet potato - a restaurant that im dying to go back already! Highly recommend IG: @nom.noms.only

Hojokban has been on my list for such a long time, and I finally made it here! The restaurant is…read morevery small and intimate, which gives it a cozy feel. I will say, though, they were pretty stingy with the banchan. We were only given kimchi and sweet potato. Kkanpung Chicken - The flavor was on point! It had a nice little kick, although I definitely wouldn't have minded if it were spicier. The chicken was super crispy and juicy, so I really enjoyed this one. Octopus Tteokbokki - MUST ORDER! Easily one of my favorite dishes of the night. The sauce was sweet and paired so well with the baby octopus. I could've easily eaten the whole plate myself. Truffle Potato Pancake - This was really popular, but unfortunately, I wasn't a fan. I could barely taste the truffle and didn't think it was anything that special. It was pretty meh for me, so I'd skip this one. Hojok Galbi - The meat was very tender, but unfortunately, it was a little dry. It was a solid dish, but nothing that really blew me away. Overall, I enjoyed my meal and would definitely come back to try some of the other items on the menu!

The service was very friendly, you have the option to order at a kiosk or with the staff. They take…read morecash or card. I got a black sesame latte and it was very good, it was perfectly sweet and rich. It's not very big but the ambiance was nice. I will be going back and I do recommend to others!

While it's been a while since I've last been, I still love Matcha Cafe Maiko!…read more This location is microscopic and doesn't have indoor seating. It's sort of an anteroom to a ramen restaurant. If there's a lull between customers, you can stand around and eat in the cozy space or there are a handful of tables outside. You order on a tablet and then wait a few minutes for the nice employees to prepare your order. I went with the tried-and-true matcha soft serve ($9). When the humidity is out of control, this green tea treat really helps you forget how miserably muggy and sweltering it is outside! Yum!