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    Palm Street

    4.3 (43 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Dennis G.

    Palm Street Brings Tropical Escapism to the Financial District In a neighborhood better known for office towers than island vibes, Palm Street offers an unexpectedly transportive experience. Just steps from the Fulton Street subway station at 41 John Street, this lively Asian fusion restaurant and cocktail bar has become one of the Financial District's most popular destinations, drawing a mix of neighborhood regulars, office workers, and visitors seeking good food without Midtown prices. Palm Street embraces its tropical fantasy with unabashed enthusiasm. Faux palm trees, cascading greenery, bamboo accents, and warm, intimate lighting create a delightfully kitschy atmosphere that never takes itself too seriously. It's the kind of place where the décor is part of the entertainment, transforming a downtown Manhattan storefront into something resembling a vacation lounge. The menu blends Thai and Chinese influences into a collection of shareable dishes, many arriving with theatrical flair. The Flaming Lamb Chops are the restaurant's signature for good reason. Their dramatic tableside presentation grabs attention, but it's the flavor that lingers. Perfectly cooked chops are finished with a deeply satisfying red wine and black pepper reduction that delivers richness without overpowering the meat. A modest serving of exceptionally prepared mashed potatoes accompanies the dish, soaking up every drop of the sauce. The Prime Beef Short Rib is equally memorable. Slow-braised until fork-tender, it strikes the right balance between richness and restraint, making it another standout among the restaurant's larger plates. Palm Street's beverage program is just as playful as its food. Tropical cocktails are served with colorful garnishes and plenty of visual flair, while the whimsical Tokyo Banana cocktail has earned a devoted following for its creamy dessert-like profile. Perhaps Palm Street's greatest value is its daily happy hour, offered from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. In a neighborhood where cocktail prices often climb into the teens, the specials are refreshingly generous: $3 select beers with house-made chips, $4 spring rolls, $5 wines and chicken satay skewers, and $8 signature cocktails, including Yuzu Sours, Bellinis, and Mimosas. Weekday lunch specials, available Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., offer another affordable reason to visit. I haven't had time to try their happy hour yet, but it's on my list of things to do. Palm Street may not transport diners to Southeast Asia, but it succeeds at something equally valuable: creating a lively, affordable escape in the heart of the Financial District. Between its playful atmosphere, surprisingly polished cooking, and one of downtown's best happy hours, it's easy to understand why the restaurant remains one of FiDi's busiest neighborhood favorites.

    General Tso's chicken
    Phil S.

    A group of three of us were in town for a convention and wanted to have a decent sit-down dinner the night before. (Yes, we ended up doing ALL of the "NYC" stuff like the pizza and bagels the following day..) One of us, who is a vegetarian also happened to love Chinese food, so we decided to try Palm Street. To be fair, I'm not a huge fan of "all-encompassing" Asian fusion places--they have cuisines from Thailand, Vietnam, China, etc.--but I wasn't gonna be a butt about it with my coworkers. :-) Turns out, it was perfect for the occasion. By that, I mean mean everything we had turned out to have great flavors, despite having a lot of super touristy, gimicky aspects such as rainbow-colored shao long bao. I would have normally stayed as far away from places that offer "fusion" food, but I have to say, I was super impressed with presentation, flavors, and maybe most of all, their service. We ended up sitting at the front-most table, directly in front of the cashier counter, where (I think) the manager or the owner hung out the entire evening. Because of this, it was like we had 3 servers. Our initial server came and took partial order for appetizers, then the owner came to hang out with us and answer some questions about what we should have. (This generally happens because I always initiate small talks with my server about what we should try. Yes, an extreme extrovert.) Everything was on-point! Couldn't help but think about my wife and daughter, whom more than myself, would have appreciated the aesthetics of both the food and the place itself. If opportunity presents itself that our family happens to be in the neighborhood, I wouldn't hesitate to drop in again!

    Spring Roll
    Will A.

    Very good! Came for an early dinner - decor was beautiful. Spacious and right around the corner from the WTC/Fulton street train terminal. The food was great (the pineapple glazed pork was the weakest dish we had) but the chicken and broccoli and Chow Fun were A1!

    Broccoli w Brown Sauce
    Aubrey M.

    Best sport for a good meal with reasonable prices! I will definitely be coming again!

    Ethel R.

    Another great fine as we were all looking for a new place to try. Palm Street Server - Albert, he was so quick and provided very good recommendation for dinner. Chardonnay Sake Salt & Pepper Tufu Spear Ribs Chicken Chow Fun Vegetable Fried Rice Chicken Wings Privided by Chef - Chilled Cucumber with Special Sauce The deco was so fun with palm trees and makes you feel like you are on an tropical island. I also heard they made amazing cocktails for Happy Hour. A must visit.

    Shakiyla S.

    We went to Palm Street for dinner and had a great experience! The atmosphere feels like you are somewhere tropical. It feels like you left NYC without really leaving NYC. The food and the drinks were great. The staff members were knowledgable, friendly, and accommodating. My boyfriend and I were really impressed with this restaurant. I highly recommend checking it out.

    Johanna B.

    First time visit with friends and I have mixed feelings. To start, the space is really pretty and adorned with fake Palm trees. If there's a reservation in place, all members of the party must be present to be seated. I arrived earlier than my friends and took a seat at the bar. There's daily happy hour specials, both food and drinks, until 6:30 PM. I didn't have any alcohol/drinks, but the ones my friends ordered looked good--wine, Espresso Martini and Yuzu Sour cocktail. We were in different moods when it came to appetizers. I selected the Chicken Satay and the other selections were Spring Rolls and Rainbow Pork Soup Dumplings. Portions were generous. I couldn't help but notice the lovely color effect of the soup dumplings. My friends enjoyed their appetizer choices and speaking for the Chicken Satay--it was pretty good although at first I thought the chicken was undercooked. For mains, the selections were Tofu with eggplant, Duck and Chicken with Broccoli (my selection). I think everyone was pleased with their choices. I asked for the brown sauce on the side and was accommodated. The Chicken and Broccoli was healthily steamed but the texture of the chicken was odd. I've seen this at other Asian restaurants--chicken sliced very thin but with a noticeable texture flaw. Still, I ended up eating it. We never felt rushed and hung out for a couple hours. The damper of the evening was the inability of the staff to properly split the check among our three credit cards as requested. I don't know if it was a Toast issue but it took 40 minutes to resolve. Kind of frustrating. I'm hoping it was a one off experience because I'd like to return to get a better opinion of the food.

    Cheese Cake
    Mandisa N.

    Popped in for dinner without a reservation (party of 2, Tuesday) and were immediately seated. The place was decently occupied, and I can see it being busier - so maybe consider a reservation but it might not be completely necessary.   My friend and I chose to share the thai spicy octopus. It was just fine. I don't think I would get it again, but it was pretty decent. It's kinda spicy and come on a bed of shredded veg. I also got their cheesecake which came with a strawberry sauce - again, a very basic and enjoyable offering. Nothing stand out but nothing offensive.   I did think it was a little silly that their entrees did not come with rice - I really with that was included cause why would I kung pao chicken and not want rice with it???   The space itself is gorgeous; well decorated and dimly lit for the ultimate ambiance. Staff were very attentive. Overall fine experience.

    Ashlyn K.

    My friend and I went to Palm Street around 5pm on a Wednesday. The interior has a cute and classy ambiance with fake palm trees throughout with mood lighting. You may need a reservation if you're dining at a later time, but it was not necessary for 5pm. It happened to be the first night they were debuting a new special menu (I procrastinated on writing a review). So, my friend and I both got the braised beef noodle soup ($19). Pricing is pretty good for the area! The noodles were the perfect texture and consistency, and the beef was cooked well. However, I wanted more flavor in the broth. It had a natural beef flavor, but for the first time in my life, I elected to add chili oil to the soup because I needed more flavor! I think I went in expecting more of a laksa-type broth, so the mild flavor was a miss. Service was phenomenal. There were so many check-backs, water refilling, etc. At one point, my friend sipped water and it went down the wrong pipe. I swear every front-of-house staff came in to check-in on us. I would return to try another dish because the staff was so welcoming!

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    Karen B.

    I have been here a few times for drinks but today I had a few apps and the food gets a 10 as does their drinks. All of the food came out in a nice flow, not all at once and not rushed. Every.single.thing - DELICIOUS. It was almost packed and they were still highly attentive to taking away dirty plates and filling our glasses of water when empty as well as enduring we had another drink coming. The decor is beautiful, the restaurant is clean, and the service is top tier.

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    Taylor K.

    DISCLAIMER: this restaurant honestly wouldn't qualify as "Thai" but the food is still good anyways so that's what I'm basing this off of. They have a good happy hour here with wine at $5, certain cocktails at $8 and appetizers for $5. The pad Thai wasn't bad, but I wouldn't get the lamb chops again. The inside of this place is super cute and the service was fast for being packed. This is definitely somewhere I'd suggest for a cheap happy hour with above average food!

    Nice vibes
    Kseniya K.

    Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Food: 2/5 What at atmospheric hidden gem of Wall Street. Amazing vibes--like you enter a tropical oasis, escaping the concrete jungle outside. Felt like we were on a vibrant island, far from hustle and bustle of the working neighborhood. Really great vibes. Would return just for this. Pretty cutlery and dishes--attention to detail made this an enjoyable experience. Staff were superb. Great service. Good lunch deals. A hot & sour soup or a ginger dressing salad with an entree ($15-18). Great place for a business lunch. Best hot & sour soup I've ever had. Would return just for this and would order this as a Stand alone dish. Such flavorful broth and ample tofu and veggies. Perfect to warm up and savor, especially on a cold day. Pad Thai with beef was meh. I prefer a saucier pad Thai, and this one was on a blander & drier side. Only five pieces of beef. It tasted better as leftovers, once it got some time to soak up more flavors and gain some flavor. Spicy Eggplant Garlic Sauce was delicious--big portion of sautéd eggplants. Fried rice was on the bland side.

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    Clara S.

    Cute new restaurant in FiDi! Came here to grab a quick meal before the 4th of July fireworks, and it was pretty good! Service was fast and good, and vibes were good-- great to come with friends or a casual date. - Pad Thai: 9/10 (decent pad Thai! Not the best I've tried, but it was still very good) - Duck: 8/10 (duck was ok but a bit chewy!)

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    We came for a group lunch and the service was great! They also had a wide variety for their lunch special. Cute ambiance as well.

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    Quick service, generous portions, lunch specials. We ordered the pad Thai and beef lo mein and both were good.

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    I love this place. I've been there for lunch and happy hour. The food and drinks are great. The staff is friendly and the ambience is nice.

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    first time trying chinese halal food and it did not disappoint!…read more had a mix of more common chinese dishes and uyghur dishes. got several of the popular noodle dishes and the bun. all were very flavorful!! service was fast. the portions were a bit smaller than I would've liked but still fairly filling. overall quite good and a good regular spot in murray hill.

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    OMG-I just enjoyed one of the most delicious and flavorful Ahi Tuna Poke Bowls EVER!!! Run, don't…read morewalk to try this! It was so delicious. See my photos. The Ahi Tuna was the perfect and proper color it should be. The flavors were SPECTACULAR-WONDERFUL!!! NOTE: WAGAMAMA has added to their menu, since my last visit, so you now have a RAMEN SELECTION, and other yummy additions. I was too full from my spectacular Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl to try the Korean bbq Chicken Wings ($8.95) but, I will definitely be back to try them!! I'll post menu photos so you have an idea of the delicious food choices. (April 2026) My very first delicious bite of Ahi Tuna had a heavenly garlic flavor, it was wonderful, and the sweet green seaweed with rice only added to the wonderfulness. Vertical slices of cucumber, onion and scallion, also add deliciously to my wonderful Poke Bowl. Toasted sesame seeds, too. SIMPLY MARVELOUS!!! Remember to be sure to mix the poke bowl rice as you eat, so that you mix the rice with the yummy sauce that may accumulate at the bottom of the poke bowl. I usually eat a little while, THEN, mix the rice. This was so good, I had to eat, eat, eat, before I could stop to mix. LOL. That sweet green seaweed was so yummy!! A lovely mix of flavors...the garlic, the sweetness....I LOVED IT ALL SO MUCH!!!! When was the last time you enjoyed a dish so very much that you felt like standing up in the restaurant and telling everyone: THIS IS SOOO DELICIOUS!!!! Well, I felt like that, but I didn't stand up and tell everyone, but I did tell the manager, who happen to come to the table to ask how everything was. And I let him know how much I was enjoying the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl. He explained why and how the tuna was so flavorful. We had a delightful brief foodie chat. What a joy!! The service is very nice here. I like the atmosphere too. And the music, which is cool; it does not interfere with thinking, or having a conversation. I really like it here . The women's rest room was very nice, and clean, with a Dyson Hand Dryer, so no paper towels on the floor. Yay! Helping our environment, too!! And I like the black and white wall paper, too. See my photos My last visit I enjoyed the Pad Thai, and the same non-alcoholic beverage, " Asian Mint Limeade", from the MINDFUL DRINKS area on the beverage menu. ($9.50) (April 2026). A nice treat! It does have a light carbonation (bubbles). This visit my delicious meal was from the BOWLS SECTION of the food menu, it was the AHI TUNA POKE BOWL ($17.95) (April 2026) With warm, and hot weather on the way, I know I will be enjoying this AHI TUNA POKE BOWL again...and again! If you love good food, good service, and a very cool environment, put this location of WAGAMAMA on your list ! (East side) LOCATED On THIRD AVE, at East 39th Street. There is OUTDOOR SEATING, too, with red umbrellas. See my photos. Enjoy yourself here. Totally delightful. There are several locations in Manhattan. I did not know that. So, the one I have dined at is ON THIRD AVENUE, at EAST 39th Street. Look for the Red Umbrellas outside, at the corner of East 39th Street and Third Avenue. Enjoy!!!

    Rozi and the hostess (on May 21st) gave great service and they are a major part of the reason I…read morewill be back. The atomsphere is clean and gives a modern Asian American vibe. I ordered the soft chaos as my drink. The flavors were well balanced and the drink packed a little punch. The Tantanmen beef ramen is my new favorite ramen, it was flavorful without being salty and very filling. I have added this spot to my lunch rotation and I will be back.

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    Loved it! The chicken wings are incredible with the perfect crisp on the outside and juicy…read moreunderneath. I loved the classic ramen broth but the spicy tantan is also good. Save room for dessert for the huge shaved ice in all sorts of flavors. We had to wait for our whole party to arrive before we were seated. After that, the service was really fast and helpful. It's not a huge place, they have a mix of small tables, one or two larger tables, some booths and counter seating.

    Is it Japan? No, you're in NYC. But is it good enough? Absolutely. Just expect to pay NYC prices…read more My biggest recommendation: stick to the classic ramen. I usually order spicy ramen at most ramen spots, so that's what I went with my first time here. Big mistake. The spicy ramen really takes away from the depth of flavor. If you actually want to appreciate the broth, the classic ramen is the way to go. You can always add spicy oil yourself. A few things could definitely be improved. For an upscale ramen spot in the heart of NYC, I was surprised the tap water was straight-up lukewarm. Nobody wants lukewarm water after eating a piping-hot bowl of ramen. I'd also avoid the bar seating if you can. The seats aren't very comfortable, especially if your back tends to get tight from sitting hunched over. Another small but surprisingly annoying issue is the front door, it doesn't have a slow-close mechanism, so it's constantly slamming shut. Depending on where you're sitting, it can get pretty loud and distracting while you're trying to eat. On the positive side, the service was great. The staff was attentive, and the food came out incredibly quickly after ordering, which I really appreciated. The ambiance definitely fits the upscale NYC ramen vibe without feeling overly fancy. You don't need to dress up, casual clothes are completely fine. I'll definitely be back, classic ramen next time, no question.

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