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WOW THIS MEAL WAS ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC. Me and my friends ordered virtually the whole menu for food, and I got a matcha IPA. The servers were good vibes and I loved the cozy ambiance of the place. All of the food was fantastic. So flavorful and perfect. My favorite bites were the potatoes, the noodles, and the steak courses. I will undoubtedly be back here to indulge myself in this greatness once again VERY soon. You must come here, and if you won't, I'll be very mad at you for being so foolish.
Yummy and reasonably priced tapas. The drinks were so cute as they came in pouches and are similar to an adult capri-sun. They are also strong, but refreshing. We ordered 5 dishes and it was enough for 2 of us. Even though portions are small, it's actually pretty filling. The truffle mac and cheese was heavy but had a good amount of cheese to macaroni ratio. The truffle flavor was there but not super overpowering. My favorite dish of the night. Edamame dumplings were different as it had a cheesy flavor and the edamame itself wasn't noticeable. The sauce surrounding it was savory. Also a must get. Wish it was more than 4 pieces. Lucky noodle was super chewy and reminds me of a Chinese noodle soup with ground beef. It has a hint of cumin flavor even though not sure if that ingredient is in it. The steak was super chewy and flavorful but is not a must get. Popcorn chicken was the weakest because it was a bit too dense. Overall, this place was only $100 in total with drinks and in NYC, it's a steal!
Wow--I cannot wait to come back. The staff were so incredible and friendly! The drinks we ordered were obviously very aesthetic, but were even more delicious. Every plate that came was more delicious than the last. It is very cozy so I'd recommend for dates or small groups! It seemed like it would be difficult to have a large group there. Cannot recommend enough!
Came here on a Thursday night with no reservation around 8:30pm. There was a small gathering of people waiting outside but overall, we waited less than 20 minutes. For 2 people, we shared - Tuna tartare tacos. Small but mighty. Good flavor and fish. - Soft Shell Crab Katsu. Crispy. Not too much batter in the batter-to-crab ratio. - Steak. Very very good and flavorful. That side salad/lettuce was delicious as well. - Truffle Mac & Cheese. OF course, very very very good and creamy. Good drinks (the light inside is so cool!) in a style my partner called "adult capri suns." I didn't know what to order but I asked for what the women at the table next to us had. Lots of fruit flavors. Dark, moody, romantic lighting. Lots of college students--clientele seemed to skew younger. Good service. Dishes came out one at a time.
Had a good experience at Thursday Kitchen recently! They have a modestly sized menu and encourage family-style sharing plates. The food was quite unique with solid flavors. We tried the edamame dumpling, kimchi paella, gnocchi, and steak (which was plenty for 2 people). My favorite was the paella. I found the gnocchi a little watery but the flavors were great. The spot is walk-in only, with a cool speakeasy-esque vibe. While we didn't partake, the Capri Sun cocktail spoof was an innovative, insta-worthy menu feature. This is a great option for a casual dinner when you don't have a reservation!
Excellent and friendly service. Cute ambiance and concept. This is the perfect date spot, the quality for the price is fair in my opinion. The flavors and execution of the food is impeccable. The asparagus is so delicious, I could drink the sauce it's served with. The steak was perfectly cooked and again the sauce was finger licking good. I will definitely back, this is now my favorite spot on the LES and I'm very curious about the dessert menu.
Group of 6 dined in. Service was great. We ordered one of everything to share (two of a couple of the smaller dishes). Standout dishes: the steak, lucky noodle, edamame dumpling, plantain and popcorn chicken. Cozy and intimate space but try to get a table away from the door as it got a bit chilly.
The ambiance was pretty much a Korean pub, selling anju (small eats) and drinks. The inside is pretty dark and cramped but it was very lively. The plates came out pretty small but my group and I had an ok time. Truffle Mac and cheese: 6/10 it was slightly more watery than other Mac n cheeses I've had but the truffle flavor was strong Kimchi paella: 4/10 not too flavorful, so we used it as filler food Steak: 9/10 probably the greatest thing we had this whole meal. It was slightly sweet and the mash potatoes paired well with it. Ordered another two servings since it was pretty small though, one person could finish two of these
I think the vibe is nice it's not super noisy so we can chat and still hear each other. Staff were very friendly. They don't seat you until the whole party is there which is fine. They have a small menu so options are limited. We ordered the strawberry drink, truffle Mac and cheese, kimchi paella, and Korean fried chicken. Out of everything I really enjoyed the Mac and cheese it was sooooo creamy and sooooo cheesey. I can eat that every day. But that was it. I thought the strawberry drink was too sweet. Paella is lacking in flavor and the chicken was too dry and hard, unfortunately. But if you go 100000% get the Mac and cheese
This place for me is hard to rate. I like the food yet it does not really make me feel like I should recommend this place to my close friends. The kimchi paella was too wet, and the umami flavor is lacking. However the shrimp was cooked very well and seasoned really well. Kimchi has a lot of water and I think they didn't recognize the water of the kimchi so the seasoning was diluted and it couldn't get a good char like normally paellas do. The edamame dumplings were surprising better than I thought but the use of truffle oil, Parmesan and lemon together kinda brought the pungentness too much. The truffle Mac was really good, I really like the char it gave it more flavor. It was also too soupy tho. I wish it was just a bit less soupy. My favorite was the steak tho. The flavor on the steak was insane. The kayle was really good but just a tad bit salty for me. The grits though was probably the best grits I've ever had. Even if it's not authentic for some people but I really liked it, the cheese was the right amount to give the umami instead of pungentness. I just really wish the steak could get a better sear and it will literally be some of the best steak I have. Overall the vibe of the place was really nice but the music is just a little bit too loud. I was constantly shouting like I was in a club or a rave, which if that's the vibe you like then go for it. Overall decent and if you wanna try something new in the area, it is definitely not bad.
Didn't take enough pictures here because we were too busy enjoying the food! Our group of 8 ordered 10 of the small dishes which ended up being a good mix for us. We loved trying all the fun combinations - the truffle mac n cheese (very strong truffle!) and soft shell crab were highlights for us!
They have the best mac and cheese I've ever had, no exaggeration. TL;DR - mac & cheese, never had better. Steak on the rarer side, its accompaniments are yummy. Dip the steak into the mac. Wait is long to get seated & once you're seated - well worth it though if you get seated. I had it for the first time 3 years ago and thought about it weekly since. Got to try it again (2025) and have confirmed it's the best!! The macaroni is a perfect chewy al dente, and there's 4 cheeses that are mixed and gooey with a perfect non-overwhelming flavor. Last time we got the popcorn chicken which wasn't anything special to us, and this time got the steak which I enjoyed. It's on the rarer side and you don't get to pick. The sauce that comes with the vegetables was delicious, a sweet & spicy Korean flavor. And the grits went very well with it. My favorite part was dipping the steak into the mac and cheese The vibes in there are dark yet lively. Reminds me of a pub almost. Service is friendly and attentive - all orders are cooked fresh so the wait can be long, we waited 30 min for our 2 dishes. Important to note, they don't do reservations so you likely have to wait to get seated. The area is fun though so put your name down and walk around :)
1 year ago
Came here with three friends on a Thursday night at 6 pm. There was a 35 min wait, but it was fine. We went for a walk to the nearby park and caught fireflies while we waited for our text. I liked the ambiance. The place was busy, but it didn't feel overwhelmingly loud or crowded. We saw people sipping glowing pouches at other tables, so we each ordered a cocktail ($14). They have non-alcoholic yuzu tonic in the pouch, too ($8). I had the Lychee Reach Rich. I actually didn't love the taste, but the glow was fun. We ended up ordering four dishes: the heirloom tomato, the truffle mac & cheese, the gnocchi, and the ugly potato. We had a vegetarian in our group, and about half the menu has meat or fish, but literally everything we ordered was SO good, I didn't really feel limited at all. Our total came to $111 before tip, which given the cocktails was quite an inexpensive meal! But I think we're all pretty light eaters and the norm is to order more dishes per person. read more
Korean Tapas? Cozy Environment? Delicious Drinks? What more could you ask for! Thursday Kitchen has been on my radar for a while, and I'm disappointed I didn't visit sooner! I came here on a Saturday with a party of 6. Since they are walk-in only, we arrived right when they opened and were seated right away. While everything was DELICIOUS, there were a few dishes that blew my socks off! Truffle Mac and Cheese - A must-get for truffle lovers! Rich, creamy, and delicious, with the perfect hint of truffle, without being too overwhelming. There's also broccoli in it, so it's basically a balanced meal! Steak - A crowd favorite amongst the table. While the steak itself was cooked and seasoned to perfection, my favorite part was the feta grits (I could've eaten a whole bowl of them!) The Kimchi Paella was another highly recommended dish; however, I found myself a bit disappointed by it. While the flavor itself was good, it lacked that scorched bottom that paella is known for. Additionally, the shrimp on top were not properly cleaned, which really put a damper on the whole dish. Besides that, everything else was delicious, and I would definitely return to try more items! read more
6 months ago
Thursday Kitchen has a cozy interior, with the tables close together in a smaller dining space. I waited a little over 30 mins on a Thursday evening and was greeted by a friendly waiter and slightly less friendly hostess. The drinks are served in pouches which I don't quite understand the appeal of, but there are a lot of great fruit-forward options. The food amazed me across the board. The edamame dumplings are amazing, they're almost creamy inside and the truffle oil really comes through. The tuna tartar tacos had a great balance of richness and freshness, and the kimchi paella was excellent. The truffle mac is definitely decadent so would recommend for those who really like cheesy dishes. The asparagus was less remarkable, but still an enjoyable dish. I really appreciate how each dish surprised my palette, every flavor felt like one I haven't experienced before. A lot of the appeal for me was how unique the dishes are, so with the limited menu I would probably wait until there are some new items to come back. Great spot if you didn't make dinner reservations ahead of time and you're willing to wait! read more
Thursday Kitchen is a fun time with fun drinks and consistently solid food! Everything we ordered was good and I would come back, but I think I expected a little more given the hype around this place. The edamame truffle dumplings were by far the highlight of the meal. The popcorn chicken was good, we got some sort of beef noodle dish that I don't remember, and the soft-shell crab was surprisingly bland. The drinks served in Capri-sun pouches are super cute and definitely worth a try! The service is speedy and lovely, despite how busy it gets! read more
2 years ago
This was a feast for the eyes and my stomach because everything was so delicious and quite filling. I did appreciate how the server brought in each dish in an order that complimented each other even though these are small dishes standing on their own. The order it arrived (which is not guaranteed if you order the same items) are as followed Tuna Tartar Tacos, Truffle Mac, Korean Popcorn Chicken, Duck Confit Empanadas, and Kimchi Paella. While I was eating the music was very lively and current trending music and people were enjoying their meals and conversations without being too loud since the restaurant has a very chill underground vibe read more
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2 years ago
Honestly came here for the aesthetic pouch drinks but the restaurant turned out to be surprisingly good! Would check out this korean tapas restaurant if you're in the area. Only downside is the food was a little expensive for what you got. The waitress recommended 2-3 tapas per person which was just the right amount. Favorite dishes: steak, noodles, gnocchi, popcorn chicken. Din lighting restaurant with a decent amount of seating. If you do walk in it was about 1-1.5hr wait for dinner time so I'd recommend getting a reservation before. read more
We visited Thursday Kitchen on a Saturday night around 7:30pm. There was a hour wait for dinner, which I expected worse considering the number of people in line! Once we were seated, the staff attentively checked on us throughout our night. We sat at the outdoor seating below a heater which was lovely given the recent fall temps! We ordered the asparagus, kimchi paella, truffle Mac and cheese, popcorn ice cream, and the strawberry and lychee drinks. ASPARAGUS - My favorite dish of the night! It was cooked perfectly and the sauce was the perfect level of tangy to complement the vegetable. KIMCHI PAELLA - a definite must try warm dish on a cold day! There was squid and kimchi mixed into the fish and topped with shrimp. The shrimp needed to be peeled before eating but was yummy. TRUFFLE MAC & CHEESE - a complete gamble for me being lactose intolerant but def worth it. The slightest bit salty but truly a comfort dish. The drinks were so fun with the lights and the Caprisun pouch style! Both the strawberry and lychee were made with soju so something to keep in mind if you are not a huge fan of soju. I wish the mango juice flavor came out a bit more in the lychee as it resembled more of a lychee martini to me but still good if you don't like sweet drinks. POPCORN ICE CREAM - Large portion!! If you like salted caramel or a good sweet/salty combo, this is for you. Can't go wrong with a good ice cream. We did have to wait close to 40 minutes for our food after seating but the staff was so sweet and offered us a shot on the house that we did not mind too much. Overall, great place before a nice night out and fun place to visit with friends but plan to wait a bit! read more
Quite delicious, cute tapas menu - we were told that most items are not shareable for 2, but I would say pretty much all were dishes I'd rather share. Food came out inconsistently, so definitely order everything at once. My favorite dishes were the steak & kimchi paella! read more
Came here for a birthday earlier this year and the restaurant had immaculate vibes. Staff and service were spectacular. Only thing to note is food is on the heavier side. I would recommend the pouch cocktails for sure! read more
I came at 5:45pm on a Tuesday evening and they already had a line of people waiting to get in!!! So go early!!! Everything was great! Servers were friendly and attentive!! The decor gives off Korean pub vibes! And their small plates are delicious! Tuna Tartare: MUST GET! You get a mouthful of mini tuna cubes, flavors of lime and soy if you dip it in the sauce!! Kimchi Paella: like a kimchi rice stew!! It had kimchi stirred with squid and topped with shrimp! Would recommend if you like sour dishes! Truffle Mac and Cheese: super addicting although I though it was salty on my first bite. Steak: it's served medium rare ONLY. Don't order if you like steak otherwise. It wasn't my favorite dish because I don't like kale or grits. But I ended up combining the steak with the truffle Mac and Cheese and it was EPIC!! I also cannot believe I can still get such quality food with this pricing!!! It's amazing!!! I wish I had tried this before I tried their sister restaurant MOKYO. Because Thursday Kitchen is great but MOKYO is better! Go read my review for suggestions!!! read more
A trendy tapas place with good food and good service. The servers were very attentive and informative; for two people, they recommended ordering 4-5 dishes and they were spot on. Soft shell crab (5/5) - the minute this dish was placed on our table, we began salivating. It smelled so good and couldnt wait to dive in. The plating is really cute with two radish near the claws. The wasabi like sauce really complimented the crab , so much so that i wish there was a little bit more. The dish was a little on the smaller side and because it was delicious, it really made us crave for more. Kimchi paella (3.5/5) - not pictured because we were too eager to dive in but came with squid and shrimp. It definitely had a seafood smell, if you know what i mean, and didnt taste too much like kimchi. Overall the dish was okay, but wouldnt say it was a highlight dish. I did like how they gave us a wet towel to clean our hands since we had to peel the shrimp shells. Steak (4/5) - cooked medium rare and comes with cheesy grits and some vegetables. The sauce on the steak was a little sweet but not overpowering, which i really enjoyed, but the steak was chewier than i was expecting so had to dock a full point. Truffle mac and cheese (5/5) - oh man, as someone who lovesss cheese and truffle flavor, my gf cannot stop raving about this dish. It was soo cheesy, gooey, and full of umami goodness. The size is perfect so you can thoroughly enjoy without feeling it was too heavy. You can really smell and taste the truffle oil which really enhances the dish. Bread pudding (4.5/5) - a good dish to end the meal! It was very nicely balanced. The compote brought some tartness and the ice cream was creamy. read more
I was ready to be impressed and love the food here, but unfortunately, I think this is a bit overhyped and the food is just mostly ok. The menu doesn't change, and considering they recommend that each person order 3-4 dishes, is there even a need to come back as you've already tried a majority of the menu dishes? Hah We ordered 6 tapas, and can only really say we enjoyed 3/6 :( Truffle Mac & Cheese: my favorite of the night! The truffle is pretty strong, it's super cheesy. I know it's a small portion, but for two people, it's definitely enough as it's quite heavy. The most flavorful dish of the night Kimchi Paella: a flavorful, more soupy rice. Unfortunately shrimps were overcooked. Edamame Dumplings: this one surprised me the most. Everyone said to order these dumplings, and while I can't say they were amazing, they were a hit in that I was surprised by how good it turned out! It's light, but you can taste the truffle as well. The only downside about this dumpling was that the skin was quite thick, especially at the tops, but it's fine Steak: cooked well, but the serving we got was just soooo salty. Almost couldn't eat this Tuna Tartare Tacos: stringy :( Duck Confit Empanada: I love empanadas and was so excited for this one, but the shredded duck was so dried and jerky like, I just really couldn't enjoy or recommend this one. read more
2 years ago
my friend recommended this place to me and it did not disappoint! the restaurant was super cozy and casual but also nice and ambient at the same time!! we got the capri-thursdays to start (a play on capri-sun)! they were super cute and I loved the little glow cube inside :) the drink was kind of strong though, I could def taste the soju they specialize in small plates and we were still full from lunch so we ordered only three items to share! the waitress was really nice and also let us know that the dishes were smaller portioned when we were ordering! we got the edamame dumplings, Korean popcorn chicken, and fried soft shelled crab! the dumplings had truffle oil (and I don't like truffle) but to my surprise, I actually enjoyed it a lot! the truffle smell was strong but when eating, the flavor was very mild! it was my favorite dish of the night. the popcorn chicken had good flavor! it was kind of sweet and spicy~ and the crab was very crispy and delicious :) not too oily or anything!! capri-thursday: 8/10 edamame dumpling: 10/10 Korean popcorn chicken: 8/10 soft shelled crab: 8.5/10 read more
I grabbed dinner at Thursday Kitchen with some friends on a weeknight. They set my expectations high and it's safe to say the expectations were met! The overall vibe of the restaurant was relaxed and warm. The service was fast and friendly and food was coursed appropriately. Highlights of the meal were the extra crispy popcorn chicken, the lucky noodles, truffle Mac, and empanadas. My only regret is not ordering a second bowl of the lucky noodles which had a perfectly balance salt-fat-acid-heat ratio. The edamame dumplings were tasty but texturally a bit mushy. Check out Thursday Kitchen for a casual date night or group dinner. With so many shareable plates to choose from, everyone can have a bit of what they love! read more
On my weekend trip to NY, my best friend told me I HAD to try this place. She said they didn't take reservations, so we planned to get there kind of early. We came here for dinner on Sunday, and got there around 5:15. We were promptly seated and there were 2 other parties in the restaurant. By the time we left, it was more packed with almost all tables taken. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. We got 2 soju cocktails and shared the edamame dumplings/mandu, gnocchi, and the steak and I would order all of them again! The edamame dumplings were really good, chewy, flavorful, and a dynamic taste profile. The steak was perfectly tender, well cooked, and melted in my mouth--we finished all the polenta and kale as well. The kale had a great smoky flavor. The gnocchi was in tteokboki (spicy rice cake) like sauce--had a bit of a kick and was very tasty. We slurped the sauce all up Nice vibe, good service, and tasty food. Would definitely recommend and come back. read more
5 months ago
The best meal I ate in New York. Wait was around 1 hour during dinner time, but they had seats for us outside. We were seated inside and the service was great! They kept checking in on us, giving us recommendations, and refilling our drinks. Super cute spot with good ambiance-- I recommend a date night here. Food was sooo good. My friends and I were craving good Asian food and got a couple plates to share with one another. Truffle mac was the best I've ever had!! Would definitely come again. read more
3 years ago
This place had some really great dishes and some not so great dishes. The inside was cute and the service was great! Recommend: Truffle Mac, Edamame Dumplings, Lucky Noodle - The mac and cheese was actually heavenly. It's creamy and cheesy and the noodles are mini sized. - The lucky noodle was so unique and different from what I've had before. The flavor combo was delicious and the meat it came with was so yummy. Do Not Recommend: Kimchi Paella, Soft Shell Grab - The kimchi paella really was not it. It was too fishy and mushy/liquidy. - The soft shell crab felt just like fried bits and I didn't like the sauce it came with. For 5 people, we ordered 2 of all the above dishes and were pretty full. read more
I came here once several years ago and again recently - still love the truffle Mac n cheese! They don't use just a little truffle oil like a lot of other places - so many heads were turning as they brought that dish out and placed it on our table. The edamame dumplings and gnocchi (their version of tteokbokki) were good. The dessert was amazing - would highly recommend the caramel popcorn ice cream. Their adult Capri sun cocktails are strong as well. It is a tapas style restaurant so everything is meant to be shared. Service was quick and attentive and the restaurant fills up quickly around dinnertime on the weekend. They do not accept reservations but if you arrive around 5pm/opening time, it's pretty empty and you'll get seated right away. read more
Came here on a Friday night and put my name on the wait list around 630pm, surprisingly didn't have to wait for too long (table was ready within 40mins)! Drinks: they are known for their "Capri-Thursdays". Don't underestimate the potency of this drink. It looked harmless and tasted like sprite, but it seriously packs a punch. I got the lemonie, which apparently has 3 soju shots in it. Definitely hit me Food: overall quality of the food was solid! My fave dish was the edamame dumplings! Edamame dumplings- 10/10. The truffle flavor was so good this is a must get! Korean popcorn chicken- 7/10. This is apparently their specialty dish. The chicken was descent, but nothing special. Maybe I'm spoiled by the Korean fried chicken in La, but I've had some really good ones there. Soft shell crab: 9/10. I really like the wasabi ramoulade that goes with the soft shell they use their house made batter to fry the crab, and I gotta say, it was fried to perfection! The only thing is, I couldn't really taste the crab, it could have been another fried dish, and I wouldn't be able to tell lol Duck confit empanada (8.5/10): solid Asparagus (8.5/10)- love the creamy sauce and the cheese that go with it! Ambiance: environment was rather noisy, can be difficult to have convos. read more
1 year ago
Oh my god, SO GOOD! came here on Tuesday night, we were seated right away. Drinks were yummy, and fun the juice pouches are a great play. The food tho, PHENOM. We started with the tuna tacos, perfection and so fresh. The truffle mac was to die for, the tomatoes were yummy and fresh. I LOVED the dumplings. Honestly everything was so phenomenal! 10/10 will absolutely will be coming here again. read more
Looong wait to be seated on a Friday night: Past the 35 min. wait time estimated in the phone text I received once we put our name on the wait list. On the one hand, we were warned and there're a ton of cute places to hang out in in the area. On the other hand, once we went back to see what was going on, our host, a young white woman, showed me on her device that she had specifically put us on the list for "bar only" when I said no such thing. We parked ourselves on the big window sill inside to wait, which seemed the custom. Once we were seated (at the bar), we were attended to pretty immediately, so it was a good thing that we'd studied the menu and made our decisions beforehand. Our drinks came first, the edamame dumplings (not pictured) next, which were amazing but the portion was half of what one would consider normal. We got yuzu tonics, which were yummy, but they were served Capri-Sun style, a holdover from the pandemic they need to move away from already. Not only did they feel infantilizing, they're a tremendous use of plastic, which, of course are made from fossil fuels and keep us reliant on them. The other dishes took a while but the soft-shell crab was delish and hit the spot; my partner loved the paella and found it very filling. We skipped dessert we'd planned (popcorn ice cream) as we were pretty sated. read more
Came here for late dinner. Still over an hour wait. They do tapas style dishes. They say it's Korean fusion but it's mostly just general fusion food. Dishes are about 15$+. Space inside is cozy but too chilly if you are unfortunately seated next to the door. Dishes I liked: Steak. Small slice of steak cooked medium rare and cut in slices. Really tasty and well cooked. Lucky noodle dish: chewy thick noodles with some bits of meat and really tasty sauce. Small dish. Mac and cheese: really good white cheddar cheese and truffle amount. Good portion size. Dishes I thought were ok: Soft shell crab: small fried crab. Was ok tasting Korean chicken: meat tasted good and nice portion. Expected crispier since Korean chicken or with more spice Duck empanadas: Empanada felt very dry Drinks: They have these soju light up drink cocktails. Tried the mango lychee and would not recommend read more
My initial impression of this place was walking by on a week night and seeing it packed, so I took a mental picture. A few weeks later on a cold rainy night straight out of a Charles Dickens novel, the homie suggests we take try this spot for dinner. Easy call. They don't take reservations so we show up and are told the wait is a bout 20 minutes. We opt to wait outside under some cover outside of the restaurant. I for one marvel at the beautiful violence of rain. It fell heavily and effortlessly with no meaning or purpose but the fulfillment of its own nature, which was to fall and fall. To appreciate the sun you have to know what rain is. Anyways, they texted us when our table was ready. We sat down right next to a fire place in the back of the restaurant. I guess the thing here is to try a drink that they serve out of a capri sun pouch or something? Typically, I'll try anything once just for the culture but I looked around, and seeing other customers drinking out of little lit up plastic bags did not inspire me. I got the pinot. The homie pointed out that "I love that they serve wine out of glasses that they shouldn't be serving wine out of." Okay I shouldn't have put that in quotes as I was paraphrasing, but she said something like that. I'm not sure why but I really felt that in my soul. Glassware out of left field is such an elite touch. For food we got the edamame dumplings, steak, lucky noodles, soft shell crab, and popcorn chicken. I'd say the highlight of the meal was the popcorn chicken and edamame dumplings. I had never had edamame dumplings in my life, but the combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, honey and chili sauce was just the right blend of sweet, savory and spicy. Overall, this place was very good but a bit pricey for the small portions. I'd say a bit overhyped, but if you come in with no expectations it would be phenomenal. Expectations are the root of all heartache. read more
1 year ago
Walk in only, no reservations. Restaurant was full by 6:50 and it opens at 6pm, on a snowy Tuesday. The favor is on the heavy side. Small dishes, and it's recommend to order 2-3 dishes for each person. read more
Seated immediately for two for dinner at peak time on a Tuesday. Service was quick, good with understanding my allergies! Only things that had nuts in them were the asparagus and the paella Food was good, but what pushes this to a 4 was the truffle Mac n cheese. WOW this blew my mind, i felt like the truffle balanced well with the cheese so it didn't feel too heavy, and the texture was just perfect. Other things we ordered were the popcorn chicken (it's basically like orange chicken tbh, but it was good orange chicken!), the plantain (meh, wouldn't get again), and the lucky noodle (fine! Not life changing, wasn't that spicy). Me and my friend ordered those four dishes for the two of us, and we felt like it was a fine amount of food. read more
Thursday Kitchen is a really hip, NYC Korean tapas bar with kind and efficient staff. We were seated promptly and was well attended to. It was a great date night destination. The food was popping with flavors and I liked that since everything was tapas sized, I didn't feel too overstuffed. Some of our faves include: truffle Mac n cheese (super cheesy and very seasoned), and the soft shell crab (fried to perfection and no seafoody stink). I would def come again! read more
Waited 45 mins on a Saturday to eat at Thursday Kitchen, but it was worth it! They recommend 2-3 dishes per each person in your party so my friend and I did 4 dishes and felt like we were just full. The tapas are on the smaller side. What I Ate: -medium rare steak with soy glaze, kale, and grits: delicious and tender, highly recommend! -spicy gnocchi: it reminds me of tteokbokki sauce, was good too -truffle Mac n cheese: very cheesy with some broccoli, was probably the most filling -edamame dumplings: this is a must have, i thought that it was just going to be edamame, but it also has a truffle taste to it and was very unique Ambience: We were seated outside, but luckily there were heated lamps. It was quite crowded so it may be slightly hard to talk to your group. read more
Loved this restaurant's small dishes and fast service! We didn't have to wait at 7 PM on a Thursday. Prices are super approachable and drinks are delicious. Get the noodles and gnocchi if you go. Edamame dumplings and popcorn chicken were slightly overrated but still delish. A fun, loud, bustling restaurant with great service. Would go again! read more
3 years ago
Be so for real guys. I've never liked tapas dining because ya girl EATS and tapas are usually overpriced and tiny. Happy to report that these were, in fact, overpriced and tiny. My friend and I ordered 4 dishes and left hungry, after having paid $40 each for the food and drink. I went home and ate a second dinner. Who what how. I will say though that the dishes we did have were pretty great, though small. The edamame dumplings were hyped up in the yelp reviews, and though they were good I don't think I'm itching to get them again. They honestly are exactly like cheese ravioli but instead of pasta it's a thin dumpling skin. The truffle flavor really shines, which adds another level to it. The fried soft shell crab was literally just fried crab. Good crunch, but limited flavor; it definitely could have used basic salt. The popcorn chicken lacked the crunch that you'd expect from something called popcorn chicken, but the sweet and spicy sauce definitely hit the spot, and the chicken was pretty tender. The STEAK was what stood out to me. Still expensive, but the flavors of each individual thing on that plate worked so well together. We came in at 6:30pm on a Tuesday, and the indoor dining was already taken. We were offered seats at the bar or a table outside, and we chose an outside table. Service was attentive in that they came around and refilled out waters and took our orders promptly, with recommendations. It did take a second for our food to come out, though, so be prepared to wait 20-30min. Solely due to the price to food ratio alone, I wouldn't come back. I could eat a way bigger meal for $40 elsewhere, but if you want to give this a try once, I understand it. read more
2 years ago
Food is incredible. Service is great as well! Have been here twice and looking forward to the next time. You can't go wrong with their menu. read more
3 years ago
We had been excited to finally try this place with friends and had no idea how to handle the whole "no reservation" situation. We ended up arriving around 5:12pm on a Saturday and it was perfect. We had NO wait time and went right in. I saw some people who arrived about 5 minutes after us be told it was a 10 minute wait - so maybe 5:12 is the sweet spot! Our servers were very attentitive: constantly clearing old plates and refilling water (water refills are the way to my heart). We were very happy about that. We ordered a lot amongst the 4 of us, maybe 10 or 12 dishes, I recommend about 2-3 dishes per person depending on your appetites. Our favorites: Edamame Dumpling Kimchi Paella - delicious although prawns were hard to peel Steak - PHENOMENAL and I don't even like meat, but wow. GET THIS Duck Confit Empenada Lucky Noodle Chilaquiles Korean Popcorn chicken - felt heavy but wasn't bad Things I could have skipped: Softshell Crab - easily my LEAST favorite thing ever, just wasn't worth it at all Truffle Mac and Cheese - Very heavy and just not worth it Asparagus - was good but again I could have gone without Overall it was a wonderful night. Highly recommend for a fun dinner out. read more
4 years ago
This restaurant is very cozy, great date night vibes. I'm a huge fan of fusion so I had to give this place a try. It's tapas style, so for two people they recommended we order about 4-5 dishes. Be aware the dishes are quite pricey, especially for the portion, so things can add up very quickly. These are the dishes we tried (thanks to our waiter's great recommendations): - Edamame dumpling: Really unique flavor I honestly can't describe it, but definitely give it a try - Crispy chicken: I would pass on this. You can never go wrong with fried chicken but I didn't think there was anything particularly special about this dish so you might as well try some of their other fun dishes. - Kimchi paella: So flavorful! Pretty strong kimchi flavor - Steak: I was a little hesitant about ordering steak because I wasn't sure how special it could be, but after my first bite I regretted even having doubts about ordering it! It had a really nice umami flavor to it and was cooked perfectly. If you like your steak well done, pass on this because they only cook it medium rare. read more
This place is such a fun vibe. I really love how it's set up and love how the dishes are served! This was my second time visiting and everything is always so delicious! I am vegetarian (90% of the time) and they have some decent offerings. You won't really be full by the end, but all the bites I had were really good. The edamame dumplings are really good and have a edamame purée inside. The ugly potato's are also pretty good and mainly taste like thick fries. I tried the sauce of the steak and wow! That was really good! My friend also said it was super tender. I personally think the truffle mac & cheese was a lot. A little too artery clogging for me and too much truffle flavor for my taste. If you want a super thick and creamy truffley pasta though, you must get this. Also got the bread pudding and was kind of underwhelmed, so wouldn't order that. Overall great fun restaurant with really cool alcoholic drinks as well! Would come again with a large group so I can try everything! read more
2 years ago
Thursday Kitchen was recommended by a co-worker, and I wish I could kiss them on the mouth for it. Because yes, this spot is just that good and just that unique and just that special. When we arrived, there was a 45-minute wait, but it went be pretty quickly. Once inside, we were ready to go IN. Because this is a Korean tapas spot, they recommend 2-3 tapas per person. So, while the portions are small (and pricey), you're likely to eat things you can't have anywhere else. So, here's what we got. The soft shell crab (10/10 in terms of breading and the sauce it was on top of); tuna tartare tacos (9/10 cause I wish it would've had just one more); gnochhi (9/10 for being perfectly soupy and spicy and amazing); lucky noodles (10/10 and probably my fave bite of the night); edamame dumplings (8/10 super flavorful, but the texture threw me just a bit); Korean popcorn chicken (7/10 although delish, this didn't blow us away). This spot is also know for their Capri Sun-style drinks with a soju base. I went with the grapefruit and strawberry versions, and they were refreshing, light but pack quite a punch. Only cons are how loud it gets in there (it's a small space, so what can you do) and the fact that there's only one bathroom. I had to wait around 20 minutes to use it, so be prepared. read more
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424 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009
East Village, Alphabet City
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Is dim sum served all day here?
No dim sum is served here. This is Korean fusion restaurant with a tapas style menu selection.
Any gluten free options?
Yes! I'm celiac, and this is one of my absolute favorite places.
How long is the wait usually around 7 or 8pm?
I went on a weekday around 7:15 and we got seated right away, I've heard on the weekends it is a long wait.
Is this safe for a peanut and soy allergy?
Depends on the dish, they always ask if their are any allergy's.
Has anyone ever gone with a big group g6 or more) around 7pm? Were you seated together and how long did u wait?
It's usually an hour to an hour and a half for a party of 6 if you come around 6:30. If you're coming at 7pm to put your name down expect a possible longer wait time then the time mentioned above. Sometimes can range from 2-3 hours. The maximum… Read more
Is there a sort of special here on Thursday's that differ from other days?
Different music, extended kitchen hours and possible new dishes launched on Thursdays.
If I sit at the bar, does the 1 tapa order per person rule still apply?
Of course it does. EXTRA INFO:… Read more
Do I need reservation for this place?
No, they don't take reservations. Show up early and grab a drink nearby.
Any charge for bringing a birthday cake?
I'm sorry Thursday Kitchen does not allow outside food and drinks. We would be more than happy to provide a candle with your dessert(s).
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