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.

38 Food Hall - This food hall is a very practical place if you want to choose quickly from…read moredifferent types of cuisine. The selection is diverse and modern, so everyone can find something they like. I like the concept of multiple kitchens in one place and the pleasant atmosphere for a short break. It's an ideal spot for a quick lunch during a city walk. We ate well and at a good price. The free restrooms with a code for customers were also fine.

Such a convenient spot to grab a quick meal! They have a really good selection of a few…read morerestaurants, you got your boba, noodles, dim sum, sushi, etc and you're pretty set! Also love that they have a good amount of seating.

Large food hall with a variety of options and some seating. I came twice for lunch recently, once…read moregetting a bowl from Pita Yeero and once getting a bowl from Miss Yolo's, and both times I had a great experience. Food was made to order quickly and both bowls were large. However both days I got takeout since all tables were full by the time we got there. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a quick and filling lunch!

MARKET: One of the city's better Food Halls where top-tier Vendors serve familiar fare like…read moreBurgers, Pizza and Tacos which are much more flavorful compared to the average fare offered at other Markets. RECOMMEND.

This food hall has options for every foodie! There's also a Trader Joe's right there, so if you…read moreneed to enhance your selection in any way, you can just go there. The description of "diverse global cuisines" is extremely accurate. I was there on a Sunday; it was crowded but the lines weren't too long and we were able to find seating. They have tables for small or larger parties. One scary moment was when the police were looking for someone. I was startled when I walked out of the ladies room and they almost ran into me because they were on the hunt for someone. I hope they caught the person and I hope everyone is safe. There's a pretty heavy police presence in the area (or maybe it was the day I was there).

Definitely a spot we'll return to in the future. Inside an indoor mall with a Trader Joe's and…read moreTarget inside. It was definitely busy and people camped out at tables so finding a spot to sit can be hard. And, if you have no sense of direction, like me, it's easy to get turned around. That being said, I had one of the best Korean fried chicken sandwiches ever. My wife opted for a beef noodle bowl with kimchi which was also good. I ended my meal with some Ube Cake ice cream and I wanted to try every flavor at the ice cream spot! There's also a katz deli there if you want to try it without trekking to the actual Katz' deli!

Great variety of food! A lot of seating in case you wanted to enjoy the food right away, but also a…read moregood take out spot.

Lots of seating and lots of different stalls to order food from. Great spot for a quick grab to…read moreeat. I got a galbi soup combo from a stall on the first floor in the back left corner. It came with some simple ban chan which didn't wow me but did the job. The galbi was tasty, I def had better elsewhere but it was still delicious and satisfied my craving. And the soup was very comforting, slightly spicy. I got the soybean paste soup.

Best food court in NYC !!!…read more I have probably ate at 1,000 different stalls inside the New World Mall food court over the years, so let me be its 1,000th review. Seems fitting. Considering I just did another mini food tour with my friends today, this place has been my go to for a quick bite in Flushing since its inception. Not a whole lot of the stalls have lasted over the years, but a handful remain, while the new entrants keeps the food court interesting. Below is the current list of vendors as of May 2025. I also added my favorite item from some of my usual spots. #2 Chongqing Zaier (Yunnan) #3 Ke Lai Qin (Hunan) - chili fish head #4 Joe's Steam Rice Roll (Cantonese) - shrimp roll #5 Tarim Uyghur Cuisine (Uyghur) - lamb skewer #6 A Zhong (Taiwanese) - thread noodle soup #7 Kung Fu Tea (Boba Shop) #8 Grilled Squid (Korean, Chinese) #9 Xiao Luo Luo (Guanxie) #10 Xiang Ba Ye (Hunan) #11 Piaoxiang Yuan (Dongbei) - potato noodles #12 Tiger Sugar (Boba Shop) - black sugar milk tea #13 Gong Cha (Boba Shop) #14 Lanzhou Handmade Noodle (Lanzhou) #16 Laoma Ma La Tang (Szechuan) - mixed dry pot #18 Eight Beautitudes (Korean) #19 Chong Qung Xiao Mian (Szechuan) - spicy noodle #20 Yozi Duck Vermicelli Soup (Shanghai) - duck soup #21 Nai Brother (Szechuan) - sauerkraut fish #22 Mr. Pang (Taiwanese) #23 Ramen & Udon (Japanese) #24 Tian Fu (Szechuan) #25 Chick Rocks (Chicken Shop) #26 Mojoilla Fresh (Taiwan) - egg waffle #27 Royal Queen (Cantonese) - roast meats #28 Xi'an Cuisines (Xian) - lamb burger #29 Liu Liu Sheng Jian (Shanghai) - soup dumplings #30 C/K Dumplings & Noodles (Dongbei) - dumplings #31a O'Sun Teriyaki (Japanese) #31b Wang's Beef Offal House (Cantonese) - beef I do wish this place was cleaner, smells better and have free wifi service. However, I'm here for the great food options and can overlook quite a bit. Therefore, though there are shortcomings, I block it all out and just enjoy what they do offer, which is large variety of delicious cuisines from around China/Asia.

Went to new world mall for the soup dumplings, also tried a hot chicken spot (Chick Rocks)…read more The sandwich will definitely keep you full, it can get a little too much though with the fried taste. Made my stomach feel not so clean after but it was good! The soup dumplings were okay, I don't think it's the best or worst I've had. The food court has no reception and can get very packed, especially since this place gets talked about a lot. The food court also has cool vending machines with blind boxes that are sometimes hard to find which is nice. If you live here it's pretty convenient place to stop by.

One of the oldest food court in Chinatown. There is a lot tourist trap but there's a few rare finds…read moreif you know what you're looking for. All the way the back on the right side. An old lady freshly make deep fried fish meat with 3 veggie. Eggplant, green pepper & tofu. This rare nowadays Also bei fang shaxi oil splashing noodle is excellent as well The only complain, it is dated

I got roast pork over rice ( $10 cash). It took 15 minutes to make and I didn't mind waiting. I…read moreended up throwing it out because the meat looked old and I feel like they used old oil... Meat also looked dry. I was craving wah fung but they were closed that day, so I ventured off to find a different spot that had roast pork over rice. I will wait 30 minutes for wah fung because it is quality.

Went in hoping to find a Mexican or Thai soup, but finding neither, opted for the fiesta bowl from…read moreBklyn Wild that was priced as TO's $14 lunch deal. Pretty and delicious. Wish the dressing came on the side but if that'd mean an annoying plastic container, this is fine. And. Actual. Silverware. (this is station-specific, not all establishments in the space have this, like Jase's BBQ next door) Niiiice. Atmosphere-wise, reminded me of any fancy NYC work cafe except there was music, and zero pressure to network. Speaking of work, there is room to do your tapping on your laptop on the taller smaller tables and the booths which line one side

There has been a ton of turnover since Time Out Union Square opened. They are still trying to gain…read moremomentum and regular traffic... during some of my visits during peak times they could have been busier. My faves like Paninoteca by Anthony and El Chato are no longer there (others no longer there: Patty Palace, Lori Jayne, Fornino, etc). Currently: BKLYN Wild, Cafe D'Avignon, Jase's BBQ, Kam Rai Thai, Kebabwala, Marisposa Taqueria, Rotisserie Haus, Smashy Express.