Naks is trying to elevate Filipino food with more complex dishes, presentation, atmosphere (and prices) They have fancy looking cocktails, the vegetable spring rolls come in a brown paper bag and are opened up steaming hot in front of you, and they mix up your dishes for you at the table. While the vibes are great, I wouldn't say it's worth the price. The crab curry comes in a little crab shell but tasted very similar to other Thai curries. For the adobo rice they only make a certain number each day. This was my favorite dish. With fall off the bone, bone-in chicken that's really tender and also has juicy pork belly. The crispy lechon pork belly they serve in the dish was a bit dry though. The beef egg noodles weren't really anything of note. Would want to try the pancit kabute next time. Was a bit disappointed they didn't have the one vegan dish available for our vegan friend and the waitress / bartender at our bar seating wasn't super helpful with the vegan optional items on the menu. Would be willing to give it another try to see if it lives up to its supposed hype. read more

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I was recently in NYC for a family wedding. Knowing that I have been dying to check out a Filipino restaurant in New York, my non-Filipino partner surprised me with reservations at Naks. We really loved the vibe. The decor felt very modern Filipino and everyone on staff was soooo nice. Our server was friendly and attentive and happily helped guide us through the menu. The food was delicious! It was not quite the flavors of my family's cooking, but nonetheless yummy and a great representation of our culture. I absolutely loved the vegetable lumpia and the longganisa. The ube drink was really sweet - but I considered it a treat - NO GUILT!!! Overall, we were happy campers. Next time we're in NYC, they will be sure to get a visit from us! read more

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This place has been on my list for a while, and I was excited to try it out. We walked in on a weekday evening, and had to wait a bit. We ended up seated at the bar, I would recommend making reservations in advance. I ordered a spirit free drink. A light airy foam top, and not too sweet. The flavors of the ube, pandan, and coconut were well balanced together. Service was great staff was attentive and frequently topped off drinks. I ordered the kanto fried chicken to start, the serving size was fairly generous for an appetizer. The fried chicken was well seasoned and packed with flavor, the meat was not dry at all! The kare-kare with braised beef cheeks, eggplant, and bokchoy served with a side of bangoong was amazing. The shrimp paste adds another depth of salty umami flavor to an already tasty dish. Everything was cooked well and fork tender. Naks serves up bold and delicious Filipino comfort food. I wish this wasn't my second meal of the night lol. I would love to try the rest of the menu next time I'm in town. read more

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We weren't able to score a resy so I walked in on a Friday around 6pm and the restaurant was packed. They put us on the waitlist for a party of 3 and the wait ended up being only ~45 minutes for a table (originally quoted for a 1hr45min wait). The food was great! Loved the garlicky seasoning in the pancit batil patong and the very flavorful, slightly spicy ginataang alimango crab with rice. Something I noticed was that the air conditioning was quite strong and made our food get cold very quickly. read more

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Fantastic meal, great service, friendly staff. Got the adobo rice entree and the atchera side. Both were delicious and properly refueled me after I walked 43,000 steps that day hahaha. Definitely want to come back to try their other dishes and the Ube cheesecake! read more

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I love Naks. We got there too late for the pancakes so now we have to go back for breakfast but I also can't wait to try dinner. Everything we had was tasty. Everything about this place amazed me. The decor was like a flash to someone's home, it was cozy and felt private. The space is bright. The kare kare omelette was so good and comforting. It really made me want to open my mind to trying different dishes. The Ube cheesecake was so good and rich. Even the coffee they made was perfect to go with dessert. Our waitress was so helpful and always there to make sure we had everything we needed. read more

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Amazing Filipino spot! The food was delicious, authentic, and reminiscent of home. Great traditional dishes with a modern twist. The desserts were absolutely perfect. Ambiance was beautiful and very thoughtful, everything had a true Filipino touch to it. Highly recommend! read more

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First time dining at this Michelin Bib Gourmand and it was restaurant week with a friend. Service was great and accommodating. Ambiance was nice and we got the booth seat, but the place got cold quick due to the blasting AC. We ordered from the restaurant week menu and the portions were definitely smaller in comparison to regular orders. Both of us had mocktails because we love our calamansi: Sampaguita Plunge and Calamanzing. Both drinks were refreshing. For the appetizer we ordered the (KFC) Kanto Fried Chicken and Inihaw na liempo. Both dishes were tasty and we enjoyed it. For the entrees we ordered the kare kare and lechon belly. Both dishes were very good we finished the lechon belly but could not finish the kare kare so my friend took it home the next day for lunch. For the dessert we got the buko pandan and leche flan. The buko pandan was interesting, the flavors were there but the texture was not what we expected. The leche Flan was pretty rich, I don't know if we finished the dish. We both enjoyed the dining experience and we would definitely return to try on different dishes. read more

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Love this place. Great food and service. Go early to guarantee a seat. The interior is nice and very clean. Vibes are very authentic. The crab is top notch. Highly recommended. Nothing is bad besides parking. read more

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about time i got to try Naks! by the same restaurant group as Semma I knew it wouldnt disappoint we snagged a reservation at 8:45pm on a Tuesday and it was simply fire everything came out quicklyyy and DELISH! i recommend everything we got - the kfc was JUICY and the side sauce was to die for. the spring rolls were unique, crispy, side sauce was different than chinese spring rolls mains we did noodles and adobo rice and crab curry - again highly recommend everything! the noodles were savory and glass noodles with the juiciest crispiest pork! the crab curry was warm and juicy - extra points for the fun presentation ube cheesecake for dessert my friends licked the plate clean but im not a huge fan of ube so no comment here def recommend and would return read more

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Naks means "Wow!" in Tagalog and my Filipino-American heart was screaming it the whole night. I took my brother here for his birthday and everything was a knockout. The cocktails were dangerously good. My "Para Sa Paborito Kong Apo" (for my fave grandchild) with gin, mezcal, campari, ginger, citrus sherbet, chile came out flaming, hub's Calamansi Spritz was pure sunshine, and my brother's Parusang Hapon and Ambaboy were rich, smoky trouble in a glass. Yum! Every drink slapped, no regrets. Food? Unreal. The Kinilaw was so fresh I wanted to drink the broth. The. Liempo was smoky, sticky joy and the Adobo Rice got mixed tableside like a mini food show. The mains: Kare-Kare, Caldereta, and boneless Alimango (crab, slightly spicy) had me emo in the best way. The staff even sang "Maligayang Araw" (happy birthday) to my bro with a candle in the flan. Amazing service, unforgettable food, cocktails, and dessert. I'd sell a kidney to eat here again. NOTES/TIPS: **Easy from PATH, 14th Street stop. Walk to 1st Ave between 12th and 13th St. **Wheelchair accessible **Let them serve dishes when ready, the pacing is perfect. **Save your Kinilaw juice for rice, it's life-changing. **Casual modern warm vibe, quiet in the back. read more

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A friend had recommended Naks a while ago, since he had lunch there and thought we'd love it. I put it on the list, but it wasn't until another friend asked if we wanted to go on a double-date with her and her husband, did we finally make plans to go. I had made reservations the week before on Resy for a random Thursday night at 6pm. We were seated upon arrival in the back room. I was actually quite surprised to see how far back the dining areas went! It was Restaurant Week, but we had really come in with two very specific dishes in mind, so we opted to just order off the regular menu and share everything. For drinks, our table had - - Calamansi Spritz - Para Sa Paborito Kong Apo - Parusang Hapon - Ambaboy I had the Parusang Hapon , which was good. But I think my friend's Ambaboy, with the lechon fat washed bourbon was more my style. For food, we split: - Lumpiang Gulay - Pancit Batil Patong - Adobo Rice - Ginataang Alimango - Kare-Kare (n) Everything was really good. The tangy spiced vinegar dip that came with the Lumpiang Gulay was fantastic and we all used so much of it. The Pancit was probably my 2nd favorite dish of the night. It was filled to the brim of goodies and I'm always a sucker for pork chicharron and chicken liver. My favorite dish of the entire night was the Kare-Kare. Braised beef cheeks in a delicious and rich peanut stew, it was comforting, warm, and so full of flavor. The Ginataang Alimango, slow simmered dungeness crab in aromatic coconut sauce was really good with rice and honestly a much bigger portion than we had expected. The only dish I think I would've skipped was the Adobo Rice, because it was just fine. For dessert, we got both - the Leche Flan and the Ube Cheesecake. Both were absolutely fantastic and I highly suggest getting both. But I have to say I was a bigger fan of the Leche Flan, since I am a flan girlie. Service was attentive and we felt very well taken care of without being rushed out at all. read more

I don't think had proper Filipino food in the city before so I was excited to try this place out! We were able to get a reservation pretty easily for 4 people which was great! - Para Sa Paborito Kong Apo - I wasn't a big fan of this drink as I felt like it kind of just tasted like hard alcohol and didn't have a lot of citrus flavor that I was looking for. I did think lighting the grapefruit skin on fire was interesting for a more smokey taste. - KFC (Kanto Fried Chicken) - Delicious! This dish came with 8 pieces and each piece of chicken was incredibly tender and fried to perfection. If only KFC actually tasted like this... - Inihaw na Liempo - This was interesting because it was just a slab of pork belly so the flavor was a bit dense although the meat cut was very tender. I do think the pickled vegetables did cut through the flavor profile which was great. - Ginataang Alimango - I know this was supposed to be the star of the night, but I honestly couldn't tell you the flavor of this dish. Maybe I wasn't paying attention everytime I ate it but it was genuinely a confusing dish to eat. - Kare-Kare - I actually quite like this dish. I was worried the beef cuts were going to be hard but it was very tender and very well marinated in the peanut sauce. - Adobo Rice - This was probably the star of the night. The lechon was cooked to perfection as there was a crispy outer skin with the juicy fat and tender meat all melted on top of rice. I loved how big the cuts of meats were and were surprised that the restaurant categorized this as the carbs section rather than a main. This is a must get and makes me sad I didn't order the lechon. Overall, fantastic restaurant and I will be back. We ordered all of this for 4 people and we were absolutely stuffed by the end. read more

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Overall: A+ // 6 stars Naks is an elevated take on FIlipino fare with a harmonious balance paying homage to traditional roots and elevating dishes with aesthetics and flavor development. This restaurant nailed the cooking of every single dish whilest impressively adding layers of depth. The vibes, especially the back room, was quite cozy and I love the open-kitchen atmosphere as well. The staff were friendly and attentive, checking in after each dish, and providing very culinary-forward descriptions of their dishes in an insightful way. Highly recommend! (Pork BBQ: A+) - This has to be one of the most tender pieces of pork I have ever consumed. The banana ketchup, although not as banana forward as I imagined, helped bring together the sweet and savory crossover to elevate the flavor profile. I loved the pickled green papaya as well for some contrastive acidity, although I wish we would've seen more of that beauty. (Lumpiang Hubad: B) - Despite the small portion, the flavor profile makes up for it -- the peanut crumble adds texture to that seductive peanut sauce that adds a beautiful sweetness to the cooling seasonal vege. (Ambaboy: B) - This cocktail is conceptually interesting leading with fat washed bourbon and accompanied by plantain and a lemongrass infusion. Unfortunately, I felt like the flavors were a bit too subtle to distinguish, which was a little saddening. (Ginataang Alimango: A+) - This crab curry is everything I wished for in a crab dish! There is an abundance of crab meat without having the hassle of deconstructing the crab itself. Further, the light coconut curry adds a subtle sweetness that complements the crab in a symbiotic way. I love the smart use of the crab shell to serve the curry itself as well. (Beef Pares: A+) - The flavor development in that broth is out of this world. We start with a citrus-forward savory sauce, with a spicy chili afterkick -- but this description does not serve the beauty of this justice. The beef tongue is also incredibly tender, braised for 10h, as if it was tendon instead. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: +1 Menu: +2 Insta/Yelp/Beli/TikTok: @amei_eats read more

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Both the food and service at this restaurant were outstanding! Visited twice this summer, and so far enjoyed every dish we've had. Our overall favorite so far was the tiger prawns, but the adobo rice, red snapper & baby shrimp, and kinilaw were all delicious too. Planning to come back again soon to try the lechon pork belly. Tina is an excellent manager that sets a high standard for customer appreciation! read more

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Had a nice dinner here and got the restaurant week menu. We had the pork and KFC appetizer. The pork was delicious, grilled very nicely and the sauce was tangy. I wish there was more! The KFC was crispy and came with some sauce. The chicken tasted just okay, nothing too special. For mains we had the kare kare and pancit kabute noodles. The beef in the kare kare was very tender, the bok coy was crisp, and the eggplants were cooked just right. It came in a peanut stew and it just wasn't for me. The noodles were fabulous, they were saucy, flavorful, with the right amount of heat. Dessert was a buko pandan which had small chunks of coconut flesh and was good. The leche flan came with an egg cream which was good but the flan was way too sweet. Service was okay and it took a minute for the food to come out. There seems to be a good amount of seating inside. It is nice and cozy and thank goodness for tables big enough to fit the dishes. read more

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We both ordered and loved the classic Filipino platter. I ordered the fried fish version, which was excellent (had some bones, so watch out), and was worth the extra $6. I tried some of and enjoyed my partner's pork longannisa as well. All the other things that came in the platter was great as well, the vegetables, bone broth, and the egg on rice. I enjoyed the lumpiang gulay that we ordered as well, and the sauce that came with it that gave it a bit more punch. Our server was great, explained the dish, talked to us a bit after the meal, which was nice. Would love to come back to try their dinner menu sometime! read more

Naks - Lumpiang gulay - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Came here with the family for an early Sunday dinner. Great selection of food to choose from. The highlight from my end is the Ube cheesecake. Must. Have. If you are an ube fan. The fried chicken was also delicious- coupled with garlic fried rice. So good. The lechon plate was also good but pretty steep at $85. Will defo come back here and order the basic things like fried chicken and fried garlic rice! Oh and the ube cheesecake of course! read more

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3.5! This review is for the restaurant week deal of 3 courses for 45. We opted to skip the drinks for our meal and went right to the food. My starter of the lumpiang hubad was AMAZING. My favorite dish of the entire meal which surprised me. I was confused when we brought out lettuce to make a lettuce wrap since the app was literally just beans but O M G, I understand why. The peanut sauce on the beans was so rich and flavorful and the crunchy combination of the long beans, jicama, and lettuce was refreshing. I would eat anything in that peanut sauce. My boyfriend got the Kanto Fried Chicken which he enjoyed very much. Personally, I thought it was a little oily but I also don't eat much fried chicken. The meat was well cooked and you cut through it so easily. The garlic aioli was a nice touch and the chicken was crunchy however I couldn't get over feeling oily. He liked it. For my main, I got the pancit kabute. It reminded me of carbonara with an asian flair. I personally don't like carbonara and didn't grasp from the description that it would taste like it so I wasn't the biggest fan. My boyfriend got the lechon belly which was sooooo crispy and tender. He was very happy he got that. For dessert, I got the leche flan and he got the buko pandan. I didn't like the flan at first because of the texture but as I ate more of it I grew to really like the caramel sauce combined with the vanilla flan. I was glad I chose that as the dessert! My boyfriend liked the buko pandan because of the coconut taste and jelly texture. I personally was not a fan of the jelly texture. Our wait staff was great and we were seated at the front of the restaurant which was decorated nicely. If I were to come back, I would definitely want to try the adobo rice. Just didn't get it this time because of restaurant week! read more

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We had a weekend reservation for brunch. The restaurant is pretty large, but it does get filled up. The service was decent and we ordered the classic filipino platter, crab omelette, pancit kabute, and salted egg pancake. Every was good, but the portions were on the smaller side. My favorites were the crab omelette and the salted egg pancake! read more

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One of my top places I tried in 2025! Everything here is so well crafted and intentional, that I just want to tell you to try it for yourself. The ube mocktail, every ingredient just worked in perfect tandem. The pancake was fluffy, buttery, and the salted egg yolk was not overpowering. 10/10 would come back read more

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Came here today for a birthday lunch and was quite surprised! The ambience was cozy and staff were accommodating and friendly. We ordered a bunch of things to share between the 6 of us and everything was so yummy. My favorite is the Pancit Batil Patong and the crab omelette. The cocktails were all delicious except the peach Bellini (too strong for me and not your usual brunch type of peach Bellini) Wouks definitely come again to try the rest of the menu. My friend said they only release reservations 7 days ahead so you will have to keep an eye out when making reservations. read more

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Everything about our dining experience at Naks for dinner was amazing! We came to celebrate a friends birthday, and all the dishes were amazing. The staff and servers were helpful for choosing dishes, and so friendly and funny. Our server Charlie was the best! For dishes we tried: -Kare Kare (beef cheeks): This was my favorite dish. The peanut sauce was subtle and not overpowering and the beef was so tender. The eggplant and bok choy were good compliments too. -Kanto Fried Chicken: Second favorite dish. The chicken was juicy and tender and the breading had good flavor. It wasn't too overly fried and they served it with a spicy sauce. -Adobo Rice: This dish was so delicious and the pork belly skin was nice and crunchy. Some pieces of meat in this felt a little too fatty but it did add nice flavor to the rice. -Ginataang Alimango (crab): This was a good dish to try as someone who's never eaten crab as a curry dish. You don't get big chunks of crab in this, but it's a nice rich smooth curry sauce with pieces of crab simmered in. -Flan: A bit of a denser flan with the perfect texture and flavor. This was my favorite dessert. -Ube cheesecake: Such a cute presentation and also delicious! Can't go wrong with either dessert. -Purple yum drink: Non alcoholic drink that I thought was okay. It was too sweet for my liking, but had good flavor Would definitely come back again! read more

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On my mission to experience Filipino food in different regions, here is what this place had to offer. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking is available, but welcome to NY, where parking is almost hard to find. It's best to carpool, ride-share, or take the subway. Seating: Inside seating includes general walk-in areas, and for larger groups or those serving a multiple-course meal, there is seating in the back. There's probably room for about 100 people. Vibes: Welcome to East Village! It has a nice bohemian vibe with all the eclectic art and culture here. The spot itself is pretty neat. I enjoy the vibrant aesthetics of the colors, art, and creativity of using bilao (Filipino baskets), and some nods to Filipino history, even the background music is Filipino! It's a great place for some comforting Filipino food, from your familiar dishes to some elevated bites! FOOD: Ambaboy (Recommend) If you're a bourbon person, this is for you. I'm not too much of a bourbon fan, but that lechon fat got me intrigued. Pay attention to the flavors, and you may notice citrus flavors from the lemongrass and the sweetness from the Filipino dark rum. Kanto Fried Chicken (KFC) - (Recommend) Deelicious! This chicken pops! from that spicy kick, calamansi tang, and the crunchiness from evaporated milk and cornstarch. For something familiar with a Filipino twist, go for this! Inihaw na Liempo (Recommend) This should be a familiar flavor for many Filipinos. Nothing like home-cooked Filipino barbecue. Well-cut slices of pork belly, filled with sweet and citrus flavors noticeable from the lemon soda and banana ketchup. Isda (Fish) - (Recommend) The fish of the day was a red snapper, and they delivered it in a Bicol Express (sauced in coconut cream). A simple form of Bicol Express with a good portion of sweet coconut milk, shrimp, peppers, and based on rice. CUSTOMER SERVICE: We were served by Kenneth. He was a cool and friendly dude. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5. Amazing! Good comforting food, reasonable prices for its quality, and a pleasant ambiance. This is a great place whether you're new to Filipino food or coming back for more. I enjoyed the balance of familiar flavors and creative mixes to it. Props to Chef Eric Valdez and the Naks team, wish them all the best! #FilipinoFoodMovement TIPS: * They have various menus (brunch, dinner, multiple courses), if you're looking for the multiple-course experience, then be sure to RSVP ahead of time * Naks means cool or nice in Filipino - Tagalog! read more

Naks - Woooo! - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

Had an incredibly delicious meal at Naks. Was able to easily make a reservation and I loved the vibe inside. Service was friendly and quick. Enjoyed the different types of beers and that they're uniquely crafted for the restaurant. We ordered the KFC (Kanto Fried Chicken), Adobo Rice, Pancit Batil Patong, and Ginataang Alimango (Dungeness crab). We ate up every bit of everything! The chicken was perfectly crispy and still juicy. The adobo rice is mandatory. I would get it again and again and again. Really enjoyed the noodles as well, and the Dungeness crab! The crab had plenty of big meaty bites. We were stuffed at the end of the meal but couldn't stop ourselves from finishing every bite. Very much looking forward to another visit! read more

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Brunch food and service was wonderful I recommend. Omelet had wonderful flavors it came with toast and dried shrimp paste I would get again. The platter also great flavors nice portion. Pancakes delicious crispy edges and lovely sauce. Sampler cocktails really enjoyed the calamasi and ube smooth to drink the peach bellini were very strong. Server was friendly, sweet and fun. Went for dinner service not a great experience idk if the server was new but she added things to our order that we didnt order,we ordered the pork belly platter for 2 it wasn't available and didnt find out for a while after ordering. The same calamasi drink wasn't as refreshing. The chicken app was good and the pork belly app was good. The server also got the placements of food and drinks wrong and was very out of it. Not sure if I would return for dinner considering how expensive it is it didnt live up to the pricing but brunch was pleasant and I recommend. read more

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This review is for dinner. Overall, I enjoyed some dishes more than others. But I thought the menu was unique and I think it's worth checking out and would just consider switching out some dishes for others next time. Ambiance: restaurant is casual (you can come wearing literally whatever), but it still feels nice and lively. They play upbeat Filipino music like rap. Could be a fun friend dinner or even a date night. Food: recommend family style. I ordered the below for two people and it was too much. -Lumpiang Gulay: veggie spring rolls. Comes with 2. I would pass on this - they were lacking in flavor and quite greasy. However the sauce it comes with is great and I added it to almost every other dish. -KFC: yes. Just order. Crispy, succulent, and flavorful. It's a good portion, so good to share. -Pancit Batil Patong: good portion size, easily could share with 4 people. Personally I didn't love the flavor, but this was a personal preference. -Adobo Rice: good portion size again. I really enjoyed this. I added the sauce from the spring rolls and it was delish. -Ginataang Alimango: unique, rich and deep flavor. Also goes well with the adobo rice. Portion is a bit on the smaller size though so would recommend 2 orders for groups of 4 or more. -Atchara: side of pickled green papaya. What you'd expect, but it was a nice accompaniment with all the dishes. -Divinas Greens: again, nothing crazy. What you'd expect, but a nice side dish for some extra greens. read more

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I do not get why this place is so popular, I decided to give it a chance since everyone been raving about it and it was beyond average than one could imagine and I really love having Filipino food. The service also was discombobulated so you can feel there was no real rhythm in how they worked. And if they are trying to be upscale that was a hard miss. And finally the ambiance was alright it's just a long narrow restaurant, which does the job didn't feel too special and feeling again very average. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here unless you can literally just walk in. read more

My boyfriend and I had 9pm Friday reservations, and I'm so glad we made reservations, because the place was packed! I see why it's so popular though, everything was fantastic. The food, the service, the ambiance- 10/10. We started with drinks- Parusang Hapon and Para Sa Paborito Kong Apo (super instagramable). Delish! We ordered veggie spring rolls. The vinegar sauce was the star. I had the Ginataang Alimango (dungeness crab) and my boyfriend had the fish of the day which happened to be red snapper. Both tasted very home made (compliment). Very authentic food. I'll absolutely return. read more

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We came here on a Saturday with no reservation, the host was able to seat us quickly at opening hours. We were told that walk-ins were only permitted 1 hr 15 min to dine, which was completely fine. The restaurant was very cozy and lively. The Inihaw na Liempo was flavorful, not too salty-- the pickled veggies and sauce (with a slight kick) paired well with it. The pancit was quite good, though it was a bit too heavy for me. Coconut crab was very aromatic and flavorful. The highlight was definitely the ube cheesecake though! It was the perfect balance of texture and sweetness. The ube cheese foam balanced the sweetness of the filling and the graham crust tied it altogether. read more

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Service here was excellent! Waitress was incredibly hospitable. She made our experience absolutely wonderful. Very patient with us and informative on the menu. Staff was attentive. They have complimentary peanuts in salt and garlic. These were seriously addictive. I could have easily eaten a pound of these. The garlic bits on the nuts were perfectly crispy. Exactly what I shoot for Ahsan crisping garlic at home. We shared the egg noodles with mushrooms, garlic, and a fried egg as well as the pork belly platter. Noodles had a balanced texture and was another dish where the garlic was showcased. The pork belly platter was the hallmark dish. A huge platter filled with THICK pork. Super fatty and savory chunks with ultra crispy skin. Crushes nearly any Chinese or Latin American preparation that I've had. Dish also had garlic jasmine rice, pickled vegetables, braised eggplant, and charred broccoli. Great variety of flavors and textures. For dessert, I had a bite of the flan. Perfect silky texture! There were a couple single occupancy restrooms. I believe one of them was handicap accessible. Casual but nice ambiance. read more

First time having Filipino food & it did not disappoint. The fried chicken, adobo rice & lamb chops were DELICIOUS, & flavorful. I love me a sweet drink & the Calamansi Spritz was truly one of the best cocktails Ive had. Their flan dessert was also really delicious. The staff were sweet & accommodating. Will definitely be back to try the other dishes. read more

Naks - Leche flan - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Nice brunch and everything was flavorful and fatty - want to come back for dinner to really enjoy all of the cocktails again! read more

Naks - Beef Egg Noodles (Pancit Batil Patong) - Filipino Near Me - New York, New York

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Naks New York is a phenomenal showcase of modern Filipino cuisine done with depth, confidence, and heart. The menu honors traditional flavors while presenting them in a refined, thoughtful way that feels both exciting and deeply rooted. Standout dishes include the lumpiang gulay, perfectly crisp and light; the kinilaw, bright and refreshing with clean acidity; and the inihaw na liempo, smoky, rich, and incredibly satisfying. The adobo rice is a must-order--savory, fragrant, and impossible to stop eating. I only wish that they would make it in a way to remove the bones to make it easier to enjoy. Seafood truly shines with the luxurious ginataang alimango, deeply comforting crab meat and rich with coconut, and the beautifully cooked isda (fish of the day for us was red snapper topped with shrimp), delicate yet full of flavor. The cocktail program is just as memorable. Ambaboy (lechon fat washed bourbon in an old fashioned like drink), Peach Please (taken as shots, it tastes exactly like and pays homage to Jollibee's famous peach mango pies), and Purple Yummm (that ube cream foam is so good) are playful, well-balanced, and thoughtfully crafted--each one complementing the food rather than overpowering it. Save room for dessert--the ube cheesecake is outstanding. Creamy and luscious with that unmistakable nutty sweetness of ube, it's perfectly balanced and not overly heavy, making it an ideal ending to the meal. With warm service, an intimate atmosphere, and food that celebrates Filipino flavors with care and creativity, Naks is easily one of the most exciting dining experiences in New York right now. A must-visit. read more

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Service Food Vibes I was crippled by the paradox of choice in pursuit of dinner while in NYC. Loe and behold I stumbled upon Naks. It exceeded every expectation. They were packed so I waited about 10 minutes. They let me sit out at a table outside while I waited and served me up some water which was nice. They quickly got me a seat at the bar. Multiple servers and the bar tender consistently checked in. Super nice. I got the KFC and one of the noodle dishes. The chicken was super crispy on the outside, and bursting with juicy on the inside. Paired with the tangy aioli this was an astounding dish super simple, comfort food for all who walk through the door. The noodles were superb as well. Rich, umami, with subtle kick. Creamy and the egg adds great texture. They also served some beer nuts with some sort of seasoning. No idea what it was, but just know it was beautiful. While the food was amazing, the service provided elevated this meal to another level. Loved every moment from beginning to end in Naks! read more

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One of the best brunches I've had in a long time! 100% worth visiting. I'm still thinking about the salted egg pancake and the longganisa egg sandwich! Would come back for those alone! I'm in no way an expert for Filipino cuisine but I have had a couple of homemade dishes from my friends Filipino grandmother. Below is what I liked! Longga Sandwich 10/10 get this!! salted Egg Pancake 10/10 get this!! I thought I wouldn't like the calamansi flavor but it went so well with this! Vinegar fries and sauce 10/10 (so addictive!!) Lumpiang 9/10 KFC sandwich 7/10 Pancit batik patong 7/10 Kare Kare omelette 5/10 - only didn't prefer this because it had a strong peanut butter taste (first time having this type of dish) Fun sized cocktails Ala eh! 10/10 (Tasted similar to an espresso martini) Ooh-bae! 9/10 Taho (mocktail) 6/10 Next time I'd probably try the crab omelette! Overall was happy with the decision to come for brunch but will definitely come back for dinner as well. Also all the servers were super friendly! Cute decor/set up as well. Reminded me a bit of semma. Well done! read more

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Brunch review! It was fairly easy to get a reservation two weeks prior. It's a cutest place with an open kitchen. The menu is pretty succinct which is good in a way! None of the cocktails were my type - but I asked about one and they brought me a taste (lucky it was a premade thing). I didn't end up ordering as it was too sweet but I think it was an amazing gesture. They also have cocktail samplers for 30 where you get all 4. They no longer have the fun sized cocktails fyi Food: the lumpia is so homely and yummy. Highly recommend; especially the vinegar oil thing it comes with. That's a flavor bomb. The vinegar fries are also very well made. Could be more vinegary I think! My Pancit batil patong was very flavorful and the whole dish comes together well. I asked for something spicy and they got me a chilli garlic paste which was DA BOMBE! there were flavors that were unfamiliar to me which was expected and I was so pleasantly surprised. Highly recommend this dish! My friend's platter with adobo chicken was also excellent, especially the fried tofu. We will be back for dinner service so we get a fuller menu. Another nice piece from unapologetic food. read more

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The food was okay - I can't say there were any stand out dishes but the staff was really accommodating to a dietary restriction for someone in my party. They made recommendations based on his non-dairy and non-spicy needs and also proactively asked if we wanted to adjust some of the portions to make it more suitable for 3 people vs 2 or 4. I would say this place is worth a try if you're looking for decent Filipino food though I think I tried everything I wanted to in my one trip. read more

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Made a reservation for dinner for party of 3 and had an awesome meal here! I tried: + Ambaboy cocktail + BJ cocktail + Lumpiang hubad + Pork bbq + Pancit batil patong + ginataang alimango (Dungeness crab) + Kanto fried chicken + garlic rice + Buko pandan The BJ was my favorite of the cocktails, and the best dish by far was the Dungeness crab. Also really enjoyed the lumpiang, garlic ride and fried chicken. Only skip was the dessert - would try a different one next time. I see they've added an ube cheesecake and ube cocktail so I need to return ASAP for those... read more

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Went to their special Unapologetically Filipino dinner service with guest chef from the restaurant Metiz in Manila. As a filipino-american, I was very excited to try an "elevated" filipino tasting menu. The dishes were very seasonal veg and seafood heavy, with nice wine pairings with each dish. Every dish was unique from the last, well executed and very yummy! Hope to come to Naks again in the future for their regular menu offerings. read more

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