A Thai Delight in NYC: Thai Peppercorn:…read more If you're in NYC and craving some truly authentic and delicious Thai food, you absolutely have to check out Thai Peppercorn. I was in the mood for some serious comfort food, and it had been way too long since I had a good Pad See Ew. Let me tell you, this place got it done perfectly. The moment the plate was set down, it was piping hot and smelled absolutely divine--deliciously aromatic is an understatement! The noodles were cooked to perfection, not too soft and not too chewy, with that perfect charred flavor. And the chicken? It was fantastic--soft, flavorful, and you could tell it was real chicken, which, believe me, is not always the case these days. Every single bite was exactly what I wanted it to be. The flavor was spot-on, and the portion was the perfect amount to leave me completely satisfied. Thank you, Thai Peppercorn, for making my food just as I had hoped for. I will definitely be back!

I love going to Thai restaurants. I just enjoy how they make…read moretheir fried rice with mixed vegetables and sometimes pineapples. Food was fresh and delicious. Service was great. Overall atmosphere was spacious, clean and comfortable.

I got chicken lo mein and it was sad. There was barely any chicken and not very flavorful. The…read morepicture is deceiving because the chicken is all at the top/front.

Not sure why this rating isn't higher. This is my top choice Chinese takeout spot in Yorkville. The…read morefood quality is always incredibly delicious and the prices are great for the portions. I love this place and have been ordering from here for years. Have never had a bad experience. Support small business! Edit: the absolute sleeper pick is the tofu with broccoli. Try it!

This is one of many locations for this rapidly growing Guatemalan chicken chain, now based in…read moreTexas. My last time stopping at one of their locations was in Chinatown, where I tried a Spicy Chicken Sandwich, which was good, especially with a side of roasted plantains/maduros. It was comparable to other fast-food chicken places, such as Popeyes, in terms of combo meals, though I preferred the kick at Popeyes and the side at Pollo, so presumably, I would prefer this place overall if I went with a non-spicy chicken sandwich. Anyway, this Midtown East spot has been here for a while, and I was there a good while back for lunch. The cashier in front was friendly. Along with the aforementioned sandwich and a few other options, such as bowls and nuggets, I went with one of their classic Individual Chicken Meals, which is available fried or slow-roasted. For three pieces, including a side and either a roll or tortilla, it was $12.99, and I went with the slow-roasted version. I went with the plantains again as my side dish and tortillas. It took a bit to come out, presumably since there were plenty of delivery and takeout orders, but eventually I got my food. The meal came with one leg and one thigh, and you can pay an extra dollar to replace a piece with a chicken breast. The chicken was surprisingly moist, especially for a fast-food place, and had a mild spice profile with a hint of sourness among many other flavors. The sweet plantains were again solid, though I prefer a bit more crispiness, though this is usually a matter of style preferences, depending on which country the maduros are from. The tortillas were standard. Apparently, the original locations in Guatemala are better, but I still liked the food here. This is an above-average chicken chain in a rather prime location, competing with the nearby Chick-fil-A and a couple of bad halal spots, such as Holy Burger.

Well, for starters, the location is great. The staff was friendly too--big plus because they…read moreactually looked like they wanted to be there. Now, the food... it was okay. The chicken had a great crunch on the outside, but the dark meat was a little undercooked for me. I like my chicken cooked to perfection all the way through--I shouldn't have to negotiate with the inside of my chicken. It wasn't bad, but it's not something I'd sprint back to order again. The fries were decent, and the nuggets were a little too chewy for my liking. Overall, I'd give it a 7/10. Good location, great staff, decent food--with a little room for improvement in the chicken department.

May 16th 2000 2026. Came to emperor dumpling a few blocks from The Conservatory Garden at 105th…read morestreet. Attracted by the $13 luncheon special which comes with an entree vegetables and a 12 oz soda. Hole in the wall place with a handful of tables and containers to take out food in pots with hot water underneath to keep them warm. 99% of the people do take out. My Mongolian beef came with a huge serving of beef over white rice the only problem was that the beef was lukewarm at best after sitting out in the vats of boiling water. No place to microwave it. Beef was okay with lots of onions mixed in a sweet sauce. Wife's $16 shrimp with pan fried noodles will serve piping hot and came with a generous portion of egg noodles also in a sweet sauce Probably the least expensive lunch meal we had in Manhattan. There are locations of emperor dumpling at 688 8th avenue and 818 6th avenue in Manhattan

Emperor Dumpling is one of those newer spots that you kind of just stumble on and end up being glad…read moreyou did. Me and my mom were walking to her doctor's appointment, both of us hungry but not knowing what we wanted. We passed by, saw the sign about the lunch special -- $12.99 every day from 11 to about 3/3:30 -- and paused. Because that's already sounding like a win. While we're standing there debating, a concierge from a nearby building tells us, "It's really good. They make everything fresh to order, so it might take a little longer, but it's worth it." And you already know -- fresh to order? Say less. So we went in. I got the sweet and sour chicken with rice, and my mom got General Tso's chicken over rice. I actually like how they set it up -- you choose your rice, you can add a soup (we both did miso), and they even include a free can of soda with the lunch special. But of course, we didn't do soda. I got the strawberry tea latte, which was phenomenal, and my mom stuck to her brown sugar bubble milk, which was just as good as she hoped. The menu is extensive. Dumplings (yes, soup dumplings), dim sum, pan-fried noodles, lo mein, rice dishes, soups, desserts, smoothies, tea lattes, coffee, lemonades -- they really give you options. You don't have to do the lunch special, but honestly, for $12.99, the portions are solid. And I love that they package it with the rice on the bottom and the chicken on top, so you mix it yourself and portion it how you want. It's a small thing, but it makes a difference. It was busy, which is always a good sign. Service was fast, especially considering everything is cooked to order. No complaints there. The inside is a little cramped -- not tiny, but cozy -- so you can sit and eat if you want, just know it's not super spacious. Overall? Definitely worth trying. We'll absolutely be back, especially because I need those soup dumplings. And I saw sticky rice on the menu too, so that's happening next time. If you've walked past Emperor Dumpling and been curious, go in. Try it. Eat. And then let me know what you think.

This spot is fantastic. Truly one of those places that just delivers- especially for what it is…read more The value is ok, the quality is there, and everything comes out piping hot -- like, actually hot- hot. Yes, dumplings are a little pricey -- but they're substantial and thoughtfully done. The mac & cheese dumplings? Massive. Comfort chaos in the best way. The Thai curry dumplings are ehh -- flavorful, but not balanced, less memorable than the standouts. The apple fritters (they call them apple dumplings) are fun and indulgent -- unexpected and playful. But the real star? The shrimp bao buns. Michelin-quality level execution. Perfect texture, flavor layering, beautiful balance. At $12, they're expensive for a bao -- but absolutely worth it. Zero hesitation would scarf down again. Orange sauce is nice Dumpling sauce is umami god. Worth a bite! This is one of those casual spots that punches above its weight. Would come back. Would bring people. Would order the bao again immediately.

No, just no. I should have trusted my gut on this one…read more All the food blogs raved about this spot and said there were lines down the block. I live very close by and I have NEVER seen anyone one in there except the guy who works there who was playing on his phone. We had: - Wagyu Dumplings - soggy meat - Pork Buns - edible - Chicken Dumplings in Soup with Noodles - my daughter thought it was okay. - Pork & Cabbage Dumplings in Soup - tastless and soggy. - Pork & Cabbage Dumplings - tasteless - Pizza Dumplings - gummy and gross - Cucumber Salad - hard to screw up, but they did. Tasted like they put diet dressing on it. - Slaw - tasty - Waffle Fries - seasoned and good. - Apple Pie Dumplings - my kids liked it but I would take a pass. I don't think I want to repeat this experience.

LOVE JAPAN EXPRESS! The food is fresh, tasty and is made quickly. It's a perfect lunch. Our…read morefavorite was the plate with veggies and steak. The chicken and veggies are also great. We recently moved and think about the yum yummy sauce. Wish we lived near this truck still.

This food truck is one of my favorites in the city Great food for a great price two very nice guys…read moremaking the food fresh for you

Food good, ambiance slapping! Service always on the dip! I love this place so much! It's the best!…read more Can I have my ice cream now

My friend wanted to try here combo special $7.99. It came…read moremini burger x 2, fries and drink. It's very small portions of all. One mini burger did it come with 2 chicken fries. French fries are much smaller than S size fries. So much disappointment with price. This is a kid meal portion. Order by touch panel or cashier. FIFA soccer game is showing. there's no restroom inside.

This place has great food at a great price. The food is fresh and the portions are fairly decent.read more

Food is very good insanely flavored really good…read moregoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgoodgood