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Loved this spot! I ended up coming during my trip to NYC. The location is super convenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three without much wait. The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. I got the beef rendang. The food was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown! read more

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Kathleen S.

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Padi D'NYC is one of my favorite stalls at Urban Hawker. Having ordered the ayam gulai twice, I just adore the rich curry sauce with generous chunks of tender chicken. The mee rebus is also delicious. The amount of yellow noodles is also generous. The thick slightly sweet but spicy gravy is divine. And the lontong with sambal is amazing. I'm a sucker for these rich, coconut-based, sweet and spicy curry soups and sauces. So Padi D'NYC is totally my jam. But the execution of the flavors, noodles, rice cakes, chicken, etc. is just spot-on. Paired with the fragrant coconut infused purple rice side, the lontong was my favorite though. I would definitely order from Padi D'NYC again to try their fish belado and bakso. read more

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Ordered one of my fave beef Rendang, so much flavor and very delicious. It was a big meal, almost enough for two people. Service was very fast. read more

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Chin T.

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Staffs were friendly. Food was a little spicy. There's plenty of space to eat within the food court. Bathrooms are on both the first level and the basement. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Ambience: 4/5 read more

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Maitrayee D.

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My husband is from Malaysia . We just found this place near MOMA. What a treat . We ordered their chicken rice platter . The platter came with rice , Curry Chicken and salad and whole egg and sam al . They pour the curry over rice and egg . The food was delicious and chicken was soft and tender .The entree was very flavorful. Will be back soon . read more

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So I haven't actually been to Singapore, but I've heard their food courts are amazing. This place feels a lot more special than some random mall food court with Panda Express. I love the fast casual informal nature here, since sometimes you don't want the formalities of table service. Beef Rendang Set: A very hearty meal set! Big chunks of stringy beef penetrated with so many spiced flavors. A decent amount of thick sauce to cover the beef and the rice. One boiled eggs that seems to be covered in a kinda spicy sauce. Very filling and delicious. read more

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Hui L.

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I got the beef rendang set. If you get it to stay, they provide the food on a plate with metal utensils which is a nice touch. It's similar to how it is at hawker centers in Singapore too. For $20, the set came with beef, fried egg, rice and salad. The salad was fresh and crispy. The fried egg was nice as it was somehow fried whole? It also came with slightly spicy sauce on top. The flavor of the beef was on point and a touch spicy. Actually the spice started the build for me the more I ate it. They also pour the sauce all over the rice which made it much tastier. I wish the beef was slightly more tender like pulled pork as it took a bit of elbow grease to shred the beef pieces with a metal fork and spoon. read more

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Jin Hao Y.

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Food wise it is decent. Given the price, I expected a portion to fill me but it didn't really. With the rice you get a larger portion of food. Service is mostly self service just go grab and get a seat. Can't say much about ambiance. Seems like a nice place to grab dinner. read more

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Cherylin L.

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Craving authentic Halal Singaporean-Malay cuisine? Look no further than this gem inside Urban Hawker, the ultimate Singapore street food center in the heart of Midtown! we ordered: Ayam Gulai set - Rich and tender, bursting with flavors! Satay - Perfectly grilled skewers with a delectable peanut sauce. Mee Bakso - Noodles with a beef ball soup Nasi Lemak (New Menu ) - Fragrant coconut rice with an array of tasty sides. Lontong Kering ( New Menu) - A dry version of lontong, just as delightful! Every dish is absolutely delicious and packed with authentic flavors. They've got a new menu now, so it's the perfect time to visit and try the latest additions. Highly recommend this spot if you're in the mood for some Halal Singapore-Malay cuisine. Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs! read more

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Heather W.

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Absolutely delicious lontong-; quick, friendly, helpful service! Packaging survived the trip home unscathed. For soup, this is impressive. read more

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Andy K.

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So dry, hard to chew. Portion is so small for $20 I'd not go again. Maybe they have better food in the menu but i wouldn't recommend to go read more

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Waylon J.

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Urban Hawker always delivers on the variety of Asian food options. The food options aren't your traditional American Chinese food but are authentic to countries like Singapore and I'm very glad for that. Location is decent since it's in midtown. For the food, we decided to get the beef rendang. It came with big chunks of beef, rice, salad, and a delicious fragrant sauce. Overall, I felt like it was a good amount of food to feel good despite the price tag. I like how the menu isn't too large so I'll definitely be back to try more. Thank you Padi D'NYC team for recommending the beef rendang option upon asking and bringing the food so quickly to us. I will be back to check out more! read more

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Dipali G.

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Solid spot for Malay food! Food: we ordered the lontong which is essentially rice cakes, tofu, veggies mixed in a coconut broth! It was very flavorful! Service: very quick! Ambience: the food hall has a lot of seating which I liked! read more

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Peter H.

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Focused menu of Malay Food in Urban Hawker food hall. The beef rendang set ($20) is flavorful but the beef texture isn't as tender as I've had elsewhere. Portions are generous, with five big hunks, dunked in the right amount of sauce, a big heaping mound of rice, an overly hard-boiled egg with a lively pickle salsa, and a generic side salad with some shaved toasted coconut atop. The addition of two skewers of chicken satay side ($6) was easily worth it. Sugary, tender, with a fun traditional sauce. This place delivered like a proper food stall. read more

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Rich C.

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Wow if you love good Singapore food the. This is your place. The chicken skewers were my personal favorite but they had ole Ty of choice. Staff is friendly and helpful and prices are not that bad. This is located in Hawkers Market and is really worth the try read more

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Anaize R.

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The best mee rebus I ever had in my entire life. It wasn't too spicy, with just the right amount of flavor. The rice served on the side was fluffy and well cooked. The consistency was perfect. As a rice connoisseur, this was definitely up there. The service was great. The lady that prepared my bowl was friendly and engaged with me as I was filming her (which wasn't even necessary!) read more

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Thus S.

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Good food. Authentic, too, as the chefs are Malay women (at least for me. Are also men). Asked if wanted my mee rebus to be spicy. Said yes. I lived in Malaysia and know their food is good. Also have satays I enjoyed another time. Unfortunately, think they are priced too high. read more

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Sofyan S.

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Food (3/5): There was too little meat and compared to rice and veggies. Additionally, the flavor was just OK. For the price point of $20 after tax it's not really worth it. Service (3/5): The person was helpful and got the food out. They unfortunately don't have any water cups but the restaurant nearby was able to provide. Ambiance (5/5): It's in the Urban Hawker which has an amazing ambiance and energy. Tons of seating space but because it's busy, you might have trouble finding seating. read more

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Jireh H.

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Ah, nothing like diving straight into my mother's comfort food. Her Malaysian roots meant I spent a good amount of time north of Singapore and THANKFUL for it. Memories of being 8 eating close to 200 satay skewers that freaked out the vendors and my relatives at the same time still brings a deep smile. Yeah, I was *that* kid. The night before I began my drive to MA, I was reminiscing with my mother about our comfort foods of that era - naming things that are now gone as well as the staples that we picked up in LA - thanks to the diversity and availability there. Lontong, Rendang, and Satay definitely were things on the table that night so it should be no surprise that on the same night here in Urban Hawker, it was all on the table again with multiple text messages to the dear mother telling her just how much I loved and missed her. Her first reaction? $20 for 6 satay??!!!??? (@#*%@*#%#@ - lol) Welcome to NYC mom. ;) Rendang was on the dry side but the flavors were there. Lontong was spot on and it disappeared fast. Ate it as fast as I remembered mom doing it. As for the satay, it's where they lost a star. As tender as it was, as aromatic as it was, it FAILED to shine due to being severely under salted. It was sadly bland. I hope they correct this soon as they have potential. Padi D'NYC is a gateway to what the cuisine has to offer. I won't even say they are remotely close to par with what is normal in Singapore (much less Malaysia). It is a good introduction to the flavors of the cuisine but please don't ever think that this is "it" when it comes to Malay flavors. There is a lot more and I hope they continue to adjust and bolden it up. Thank you and welcome to NYC! read more

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Angelo B.

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Expensive option in the so called hawker center, but basically in line with the other options. Got the chicken curry dish. Portion was on the small side (in fact I had a snack as soon as I got back to my desk). Wasn't the biggest fan of the dish. In fact the meat didnt taste the freshest. I wouldn't be surprised if it was cooked the prior day and microwaved. It wasn't the most flavorful either, which was disappointing for SE asian food. read more

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Ling H.

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All the dishes were incredible, bursting with flavors! Beef rendang set. The beef is stewed to perfection, melting in your mouth with each bite. Each chunk of meat is infused with the essence of spices. Just can't get enough! Mee rebus. Springy noodles drenched in a savory, sweet, and slightly spicy gravy, topped with fried shallots, diced tofu, and boiled eggs! The whole dish is an extremely comforting and hearty meal. Ayam gulai set. The chicken is incredibly tender and coated with an aromatic spice blend. It's tantalizing to your taste buds. Lontong curry. The lontong rice cake is soft and pairs so well with the rich coconut milk curry. You can taste the depth of the medley of spices. Satay. The chicken and lamb are very well marinated! The meat is juicy and smoky. The peanut sauce provides a beautifully sweet contrast to the grilled skewers. read more

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Aksel I.

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This restaurant impresses with its character. Employees made sure I received help immediately and addressed my questions enthusiastically. This place serves tasty dinner options. The meals exceed expectations. The restaurant covers all important elements. read more

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Ana B.

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The flavors here hit every note just right. They keep their establishment looking fresh and clean. No shortcuts with pre-made items here. Staff members handled everything expertly. I intend to return to this restaurant. read more

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Jennifer H.

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This place is located in a food court called Urban Hawker. I got the fish belando set, which was ready in about 10-15 minutes. It came with salad, rice, and a tofu triangle (I think this replaced the egg that they advertised). The fish was pretty tender and flaky, and had a nice crispy exterior. The sauce was too spicy for me. The salad was meh. The tofu triangle was cold. For the price of $20, I'm not sure if this dish was worth it. read more

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Gregory T.

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The food at this restaurant was unique and very tasty. We had the combination of land and chicken sawtay. The price was reasonable plenty of food and the location was great. I would definitely come here again and I would recommend it. read more

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Edwin C.

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Extremely flavorful, meatballs used tendon and soup was salty and sweet. Food came out fairly quickly, and there was plenty of seating available on a weekday night read more

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Dave D.

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I tried the Mee Rebus. My first bite was a bit of fish sauc-ey. Then I got a fair amount of pepper (like sliced jalepeno). The udon noodles were OK, and the other flavors were good, but I was on the fence between 3 and 4 star. I think I'd try something else. read more

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Natalie C.

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A bit pricey, but overall really tasty! I ordered the Mee Rebus, which was very flavorful! My friend ordered the Mee Bakso, which he also enjoyed. The service was fast and I really like the Urban Hawker center! read more

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Excellent beef Rendang and Chicken Satay. This is like one of the rare places that sells Mee Rebus. Go get that! read more

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Absolute rip off. 18$ for a bowl of longtong with barely anything in it. They gave me like one small portion of the rice cake. Absurd in a cold soup. read more

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Linda T.

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I stopped by for a snack and grabbed their Chicken Satay Skewers. It was enticing because I can see them making it behind the counter over a charcoal grill. It really made a difference in the taste and the chicken was very tender. You can tell they use lots of aromatics for seasoning as bits of lemongrass on it - yummy! A bit pricey, but I'm glad I tried it. I'm still thinking about them.. read more

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Mor S.

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Pricey but ok to try. Maybe not a daily go to place but food is authentic. Will try beef rendang and a couple more on the menu next time. read more

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Roua A.

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The rendang dish was out of this world!! I asked for extra Sambal this is definitely the best, well-spiced meal I had in months. It's overpriced but definitely worth it. read more

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One of the best at Urban Hawker Center. The Mee Rebus is beyond this world. Satay Ayam is also good.

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Great service! Will return to try more of the offerings at their Urban Hawker location What I ordered: Chicken satay What I'd order again: Chicken satay read more

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We tried the Satay Platter and Beef Rendang Set. The skewered meats were appetizing - nicely marinated, juicy, and had a light smokey flavor to them. The Beef Rendang super tender, rich, and aromatic. read more

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Ben A.

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my husband and i got very sick after eating the chicken satay and got very bad stomach aches after eating at their stand at bryant park

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135 W 50th St
New York, NY 10020
Theater District, Midtown West
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What time does Padi D'NYC open?

Padi D'NYC opens at 10:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Padi D'NYC close?

Padi D'NYC closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

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Does Padi D'NYC serve alcohol?

No, Padi D'NYC does not serve alcohol.

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Yes, Padi D'NYC has parking options. Validated Parking

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Singlish

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This place is so quaint and sexy. The food was small but mighty, and the selection of mocktails for…read morethis #sobersista had nice variety and were great tasting. Great place for a date or to spill tea with a bestie. Service was attentive and swift. I can't wait to visit again!

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.

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Urban Hawker

RIP Urban Hawker…read more Though if you wanted to recreate that part in movie plots where the protagonist we all thought had veered into untimely demise surprises everyone by miraculously making a comeback--I'm down for that too! Though on a serious note--kinda bummed bc I wanted to make one last visit before they closed July 17, though unfortunately I didn't make it back to town in time :( What a loss of a cultural connection point for the city! Food is a gateway to experiencing and understanding other cultures and this location was front and center in midtown, blocks from Times Square. In a sea of other cuisines, this part of Southeast Asia didn't/doesn't have much representation in general in Manhattan, and even less so now. Scouring articles and comments online I'm keeping my fingers crossed that they're able to find a different space in the near future! Was it the best food court? I'll admit this was easily debatable for many reasons. But each stall had their own standouts. Tradsiyon was a later addition though had really solid braised meat and veggie bowls; Hainan Jones stepped into a midtown scene several years ago with no other similar Hainanese chicken spots in midtown (a few others thankfully are around today); Kopifellas brought uniquely Singaporean/Malasian tea and coffee options; I still remember the first bite of Prawnaholic's signature shrimp and rib noodles tasting that savory goodness for the first time; and most of all I will dearly miss this location of Lady Wong, where I rarely walked away empty handed. Thank you for the memories (and think about that movie plot twist I mentioned above)!

I think I grieved more for Urban Hawker closing than when my dad died…read more Urban Hawker wasn't successful in the way you'd expect any food hall to be successful-- their food wasn't spectacular. I rarely went home invoking a strong enthusiastic response to come back to eat something again. Their strong suite was location, space, and variety. What I loved most--besides having a reliable bathroom in Midtown--was what it became for the people around it. It was a place where office workers could decompress after work, grab a beer with coworkers, or catch up with friends they hadn't seen in a while. There was something refreshing about the atmosphere. People seemed relaxed and unguarded, shedding the polished professional persona they'd worn all day. It felt like watching the city exhale for a little while. And another thing I appreciated was their attempt to represent different nationalities under one roof. The more common items performed the worse and that's probably when you come to a space dedicated to hawker style cuisine, you expect to try some of their more novel stuff like Coffee Pork Fried Rice (from a stall that specialized in fried rice) or Noodles in Bechamel. I also frequently enjoyed their only drinks provider for the best Yuen Yang I've ever had. The method for making them seems theatrical at first but when you've had one that wasn't properly aerated, you truly taste the chalky bitter tannins. It was a good thing there was an experience worker there (possibly the owner). Who you got to make your drink was hit or miss because at varying times, my gf would be lucky enough to run into the one guy who could do it with oatmilk (she's lactose intolerant). It's sad to see this place go and there'll be many times ahead of us where we point out that that's where the Urban Hawker used to be.

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LoveMama

The food here was delicious! Stopped in for a late lunch/early dinner. Service was friendly and…read morefast. Glad to have found this place!

love this spot…read more first the prices are amazing it's fairly priced , coming from la , this was a pleasure the service was great, quick, and efficient. i appreciate them the food was delicious, especially the sizzling steak and beef pad see ew. the noodles we're some of the yummiest i've ever had we got seated quickly, and it's a super cute casual spot. the ambiance is warm and loud but comforting

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Rasa

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.

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Mamak's Corner

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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.

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Laut

Stopped in for lunch, and it was a cute little spot near Union Square, just off the subway…read more We ordered off the lunch menu and the regular menu, and enjoyed the chicken satay, beef Rendang and Hakka crispy chicken. There was so much food! There were lots of people in for a Monday, so service was slow but steady. No issues on our end. Absolutely enjoyed and would recommend!

This place was overall very delicious and I would definitely come again. It's a fusion restaurant…read morewith many options. One thing though, would definitely make a reservation. We made a reservation and it was very crowded. We arrived early and it still took us 20 minutes to be seated. The curry roti and mi goreng were flavorful with layered spices. I would recommend these dishes and would get it again. The curry laksa wasn't really what I expected and the noodles got soggy quickly. That might've been my mistake getting the wrong noodles. Vibes of the restaurant were nice, dark and dim lit. I did feel that it was a bit cramped and people sitting next to us kept knocking into us and almost knocked over our dish.

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Satay Tandoori

Obao

I'm not sure if I was too hungry or what but the food was amazing! Service is friendly relatively…read moreattentive ambience is nice casual place for dates and group hangouts. Food - got the lobster pad Thai, pad ka prow, beef ribs, duck curry (really good), fried fish, stir fry veggie, appetizer ribs (also really good) and appetizers spring rolls.

Came here on a thursday evening around 7:30 PM with a reservation for 2, but it wasn't too busy, so…read moreI would say a reservation isn't super necessary. It was a quiet and nice spot to catch up with a friend. The service was also great, as the food came out quickly and they were very attentive with refilling our waters. We each got the pho bo, which was about $28 after tip and tax. I liked the meats in the soup a lot, and the broth was tasty. The noodles did clump together quite a bit though, so it felt like they weren't the most fresh.

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Soothr

Lush and delicious, a must try Thai spot in LES. The lychee martini was insanely good not too sweet…read moreand so refreshing and well balanced with two juicy fresh lychees hanging off the glass. The eggplant salad is a bit like a thai babaganoush and a little on the small side. The pork salad was good. Stand out dishes- the khao soi tofu was insane, the tofu is so silky and soaks up the flavor of the khao soi so well, I liked it way more than chicken. The broth was so warm and savory and perfect. The lychee duck curry was super succulent and delicious, I used the broth to flavor my rice and it was so so good. The duck rolls were delicious! So crisp and hot and filled with great spice and texture. The one thing I would not come back to order again was the fried branzino, topped with tangy mango and flavorful herbs but it was so overfried and there was barely any fish meat on the bones.

Hot take, I thought Soothr was...good…read more We arrived here in the evening on a Friday night, and by mere luck of the draw were able to sit down without a reservation, pretty much immediately! Wonderful! We ordered a few of the classics, a Beef Pad Si-Iw, Pla Tod, Roasted Masamum Vegatable Curry. We also got a few of the drinks, which are selected from a rather interesting, colorful menu. And oh do the drinks come out rather strikingly resembling that menu, for better or for worse. The restaurant itself is nice. It's decorated to theme, it's delicious to the nose, and the food is yes, fine. Even the takeaway bag for leftover food was super cute. But in particular I thought the drinks were mediocre, really falling short of what rival Fish Cheeks had to offer. They felt a bit more focused on color, and what I might expect at a 'Rainforest Cafe' type of establishment than a New York City cocktail bar. I don't know. As they said, comparison is the thief of joy. But when you're in a competition and your patrons pay money? I say compare away.

The bar.

Panang Duck Lychee Curry

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Shrimp Pad Thai

Hainan Jones

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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.

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Three Roosters

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!

Services were great and the food was good! I wish the portion is a bit bigger tho because it was a…read morebit smaller for the price. The grilled chicken was definitely one of my favorite along with the crispy fried chicken!

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Grilled Chicken Plate

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Thai Ice Tea

Adel's Famous Halal Food

Come line up right when they pull up the cart, or else you'll be stuck waiting! We showed up ten…read moreminutes after opening and waited for about 40 minutes to get to the front, but food is served immediately! Pro tip: order from GrunHub to skip the lines, but be ready to forfeit a couple extra bucks. I ordered the combo plate, and they were super generous with the portions! It came with white sauce on top, but green and hot sauce were in cups that you can grab. The meats were super flavorful, and the meal was super delicious! Highly recommend for the flavor and value!

TIP: order for pickup on Grubhub. They now have a cart specifically for pickup and you don't need…read moreto wait in any lines! Genuinely one of my favorite meals I've had in the city. And certainly the best halal cart I've eaten at. I ordered the chicken and lamb over rice, topped with fries. The flavors were incredible, and this is a niche point but they use a long grain or basmati rice, which honestly just makes the whole eating experience better. Some other carts use a short grain that has a Rice-a-Roni taste, but Adel's rice was perfect. The staff was friendly and speedy!

Combo (chicken and lamb) over rice and fries was well seasoned. Would recommend dranks while waiting with friends in line hehe!

Mix Platter

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Chicken over Rice Platter and Lamb Over Rice

L’industrie Pizzeria

Loved the pizza with hot honey and added arugula!!…read more Not a lot of seating but you get the whole stand-up and pizza experience.

Long story short, it's great pizza. I will say I prefer the Williamsburg location better, in terms…read moreof wait and quality of slice, but yeah, it's still banging pizza. I went with their namesake L'Industrie slice with prosciutto di parma and burrata. The wait was pretty decent for a 1/1:30ish weekday swing-by, but nothing too ridiculous. The slice was satisfying, and deserves the acclaim, though I feel like the Williamsburg location had pies a lil more generous on the toppings front - but, a very small sample size, so maybe just my poor luck - either way, it's still delicious and is in the upper echelon of NYC pizza spots.

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Open kitchen interior

Burrata / Pepperoni

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Mama's Too

Realllyyyyyy gooood!!! Different style slice than the regular NYC style. I really enjoyed the…read morethickness, crispness, and unique flavors!! Both pizza slices were fire. The angry nonna pepperoni and hot honey. The Bufalina had blue cheese and chicken, it was really good but I'm not a huge fan of blue cheese. Not many seats inside, we stood and eat. The service was fairly quick and kind. We ordered: Angry Nonna 5/5 Bufalina 4/5 (I'm not a fan of blue cheese) Overall, I highly recommend trying their pizzas out. Especially if you love a thick slice. I was full off one slice of pizza. The pizza was around $7 per slice, but like I said, one slice is enough so I feel it was worth the price. I'll definitely come back!!!

I genuinely don't understand how a place serving pre-made pizza slices can be this inefficient…read more We stopped at Mama's TOO because every other pizza spot had a huge line. There were only about five people ahead of us here, so we figured we'd be in and out with a couple of ready-made slices. Instead, it took nearly 30 minutes to get a single cheese slice that was already sitting behind the counter. The pizza itself was perfectly fine. The problem is the operation. There were around seven employees behind the counter, yet somehow everything moved at a glacial pace. One person took orders while a manager mostly stood around directing people to do tiny, unnecessary tasks instead of actually helping move the line. There was even someone dedicated to adding individual toppings to slices, painstakingly placing basil leaves one at a time, while dozens of customers waited. At one point, she even dropped a stack of pizza boxes, adding to the chaos. Meanwhile, slices would be ready but they'd call customers one at a time instead of handing out multiple completed orders. The result was a line of only five people turning into a backlog of roughly 25 people waiting for food. I've never seen a place with so many employees accomplish so little. If your business model is selling ready-made pizza by the slice, customers should not be waiting half an hour. The food wasn't bad, but the operational inefficiency was so frustrating that I wouldn't come back.

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Golden Diner

Three words: Honey Butter Pancakes. They went viral for a…read morereason, and the hype is real. These thick, golden, sweet butter-soaked beauties have just the right zest of lemon to keep them interesting. Side of berry compote optional, but it really does make something already so special into something spectacular. Other important items include the Chinatown Egg & Cheese Sando, which has a sesame scallion milk bun and the Korean Fried Chicken Wings, and yes, we ate those at 9 AM. Heaping plates of heavenly stuff! Fantastic breakfast, amazing brunch, perfect lunch. Come anytime, just make sure you get the pancakes.

I saw this place on Tik Tok and when I was in New York I knew I had to stop by. When I landed I was…read morehungry so this was the first place I went to. When I arrived there was a few people waiting. When I walked up the lady at the hostess stand let me know that the wait was about an hour an a half. I decided to wait at the resturant. We were seated inside which is really small especially since I had my luggage as well. I had one server at the beginning and then when I was done I had a different server I ordered the Honey Butter Pancakes and Scrambeled Eggs with Cheese. The Honey Butter Pancakes were so good and I know why they are known for them. When I received the scrambeled eggs they didn't have cheese and weren't that good either. Pricing was good. The Pancakes were good even the next day as I had leftovers. The wait was the biggest problem I had.

Korean Fried Chicken Wings

Exposed brick wall

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Honey Butter Pancakes

Szechuan Mountain House

The food was delicious and so FAST! Our waiter Frankie was so nice! Will definitely be coming back!…read moreThe vibe inside was relaxing and the seats were comfortable.

We had a lovely birthday dinner here. The Szechuan fried noodles, and the stir-fried cabbage were…read moremy favorite, but everything was so good. The mapo tofu, green beans, twice cooked pork, and spicy (lazi) chicken were very flavorful. I thought the mala levels were just right, but it may be on a bit on the lighter side compared to authentic. The lamb spine came in a delicious broth, but it was a bit hard eating the lamb from the bone for not a lot of meat. The house steamed fish was also amazing. They don't take online reservations for groups over 5, so we called to make one for our group of 6. It was pretty busy Friday night, so would recommend. The service was great; they drew the cutest card when they found out it was my brother's birthday and let us bring a cake. And they also offered hair ties to the people with long hair. You order through an iPad which has a beautiful menu.

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Mapo Ma-Po Tofu 麻婆豆腐

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Mala prawn

Very Fresh Noodles

Delicious noodles spot in the heart of Chelsea market. They have bar seating, and really fun, red…read morelighting ambiance. The very spicy dan dan pork noodles were indeed very spicy! Even for asian standards. But still very delicious, recommend pairing it with one of their boba teas for a balanced experience. The service is good, I got my food in 10 mins even though there were a lot of people. The price was moderate, $28 for a drink and a main (including tax and tip) I would recommend trying this place!

Very fresh noodle- Chelsea market NYC gets five stars…read more Ordered the mei Lai wa Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The noodles were delicious and the perfect texture. The meat was tender. The soup was delicious with a mild spice that was somewhat leaning towards a schesuan style spice. Hearty broth. Delicious. Very spicy pork dan dan mien also so delicious the best flavoring and sauce topped with scallions. Ordered the tofu drink which was okay. With tapioca and tofu chunks with somewhat of a horchata/soy milk base It was takeout style with seating options in front of there food stand where you could watch them pull the noodles in front of you.