We had a lovely dinner at this Spanish-Filipino-inspired cuisine, located right at the heart of the…read moreLower East Side. The place is spacious with full bar service. Our group of three was led promptly to our table upon checking in. We started our dinner with Lengua Estofado; a beef tongue dish in tomato sauce and Spanish pork sisig served with ciabatta bread and olive oil. We found the beef tongue dish really stood out; the meat was tender and melted in your mouth. It was so good that we decided to reorder another bread. We then ordered the main entree to share: short rib mechado, bone marrow steak fried rice, and pork belly adobo kebab. All the dishes are delicious, but the adobo pork belly stood out with its mix of flavors, while I had to return my steak because it was raw for my liking. Overall, it was a nice dinner to be had. Prompt, friendly, and efficient customer service topped with delicious dishes to delve into. I won't be embarrassed to recommend this place to family and friends.

We walked past this Spanish Filipino restaurant and had to stop and try something. We had a San…read moreMiguel beer and uni Palabok. Veeeery flavorful which if you are not a fan of uni it might be a bit much but my husband that is Filipino and loves uni, loved it! I would say a it's on the pricier side but still worth to try. Nice and quick service!

Wan Waan was our first dinner in NYC, and it set the bar so high for the rest of the trip! The…read morevibes inside were excellent, busy but not enough space for a very comfortable dinner. Our service was top tier and the food was even better!! I ordered braised beef lemongrass curry and Shae ordered roti massaman beef. The flavors within both dishes were *chefs kiss*!! Our food was prepared quickly and devoured even quicker. To finish the night we ordered a mango sticky rice which was the best we've ever had. 10/10 would recommend Wan Waan. Hopefully our next trip to NYC comes soon so we can return and indulge.

my first New York restaurant week experience - it's always…read morehard to tell with these things if they're really worth the money. my decision is that yes, you are getting a good bang for your buck here, but this is more of a bang than you would probably want if it wasn't restaurant week - for the starter I got the Khao Tang Na Tang. it was a bowl of crudités with some crispy rice crackers served with a savory shrimp and pork dip. the dip was like a lighter peanut sauce. I expected a thick meaty dip, but it was much more of a sauce-like consistency with a little bits of ground meat in it. definitely more like a peanut vinaigrette than a dip dip. flavor was bomb and absorbed into the rice crackers wow wow. texture was meh - for the main I ordered the Pad Mee with Branzino. the stir-fried angel hair noodles were so incredibly good. perfectly a mix of sweet and salty with chunks of egg and Chinese broccoli. I literally devoured them. the crispy branzino was OK, lots of skin. great when dipped in a side of peanut sauce - my dining companions raved over the dense rich delicious Braised Beef Massaman. the Goong Ob Woon Sen Clay Pot was quite a project with the fully shell on head on shrimp. - for dessert the Matcha mochi was good in the sense of mochi is just inherently good. however, the Matcha flavor was very very light and the mochi layer on the outside was thinner than I would like if we are going for more of a texture than flavor dish.

Vibe/ambiance: trendy thai spot Service: standard…read moreReservation: recommended Items ordered: duck khao soi: not gamey at all and didn't taste like duck, almost like chicken! very tender and great flavor steamed pla yang: fish was soo tender hamachi ceviche: spicy, but good

Everything we ordered was delicious! The Hamachi Ceviche was…read morefresh, tangy, and perfectly marinated with lime. The Fried Calamari was crispy outside and tender inside, especially good with the sweet chili sauce. The Godunk Fried Rice was simple but packed with flavor--savory sausage, salted egg yolk, and shiitake mushrooms. The Nahm Tok A5 Wagyu was tender and rich, with a bright, spicy, lime-forward broth. The Grilled Whole Branzino was lightly charred, delicate, and fresh. And don't skip the Corn Babin! The buttery, chewy mochi-like cake with savory corn ice cream was such a fun sweet-and-savory finish.

Another amazing visit here! My friend was craving Noreetuh so of course we went. I had a late…read morereservation and thank god I had one because the entire place was packed. Upon arrival I was greeted with a friendly wave and smile from Tasha at the bar! It feels so nice to be recognized and to see a friendly face. I had a We were seated and then given complimentary mini glass of Riesling. That was so nice!! We got: - lychee Bellini - POG cocktail - 2 glasses of Riesling - yellowtail Musubi: this is my friend's favorite - unagi Musubi: this is my favorite! - chicken moco loco: a must order - side of macaroni salad: they was on the house because I normally order this, but we weren't too hungry and the chicken moco loco also comes with macaron salad - chocolate Sundae: the ice cream is at the bottom under the whipped cream. I liked the graham crackers (on thinner side) because it added right amount of crispiness. There isn't really any chocolate but rather these gelatin chocolate pieces at the bottom, but I wasn't really feeling that. But overall I can't say no to ice cream! Everyone was lovely!! Service is great as always We chatted with Acadia and Pye came by to say hi to me and to give us our dessert. It really feels so nice to be remembered and chat with familiar and friendly faces which is why I keep coming back.

Top level dishes cooked with tremendous thought and care…read more Ordered from the restaurant week prix fixe menu. Got the grilled octopus, lamb chops, mochi fluke, mentaiko spaghetti, azuki bean brownie and chocolate haupia sundae. The execution on these dishes were amazing. Tremendous job on the cook for all components. The vegetable pairings and choice of garnishes were excellent. Portions are a bit smaller for the price point, but still left full Service was also really quick. Staff were all really friendly and attentive to our needs. I had a reservation ahead of time as well. Space inside is on the smaller side, but cozy enough to have some room. Handful of tables available and some seats at the bar. Restroom available as well. I would love to try other items on the menu for next time. Every dish that came out wow'ed me. Very impressed!

Had such an amazing experience at Atoboy. I'm visiting NYC from out of town and the entire team…read moremade me feel so welcome from the moment I walked in. Annie, the host, was incredibly kind and somehow managed to find me a seat at the bar on a very busy night. Archie and Nate behind the bar were equally great. They were attentive and their hospitality made the whole experience that much better. The interior was clean and busy. Food was incredible from start to finish, but what really stood out was how great the service was. Everyone was genuinely welcoming and made me feel right at home. Atoboy was definitely one of the highlights of my trip and I would highly recommend you visit the next time you're in New York.

Been wanting to try this for years. I like how the interior is spacious. I wouldn't hear or feel my…read moreneighbors despite knowing they're around me. If you're bigger than a group of 2, you're seated at a longer table which could comfortable fit 6 people. My party of 3 sat in one of those and it was great. I like the casual vibe too. Overall I liked the creative flavors and preparation. Even if I didn't necessarily like everything, I'd be happy to come back to try a different menu. Part of me is bothered but part of me is intrigued the way they don't add in the preparation methods for each dish, so it's a surprise when it arrives. I was here for restaurant week and everyone got the four course option plus shared the fried chicken. Everyone gets rice and banchan along with the main. Appreciate how the three course option would still be three savory dishes rather than app, main, and dessert. They give seaweed chips to start. For the first course, we got fluke and asparagus. Originally we were skeptical about asparagus but it ended up tasting so good. It's deep fried in panko and has a garlicky bright sauce. The japchae in the middle was alright. I'd rather get another stalk of asparagus. Fluke had sweet juicy fresh fish, but I didn't like the granita approach to the omija. I guess I'm sensitive to cold, so the iciness affected my ability to appreciate the flavors. For the second course, we got octopus and mussels. Octopus was soft but I personally didn't like iberico ham or the smokiness of their sauce. Mussels was good with the savory green sauce. The amount of mussels was sufficient. The minced pork was a bit too salty and savory but tolerable when mixed with everything else. Fried chicken came in 6 pieces without bone. Love how hot and juicy it came. Slightly complaint was how the batter was very thick in certain spots. It came with spicy peanut sauce and yangyummy sauce. I like both. The spicy peanut sauce wasn't spicy at all, just a muted warmth. It had such a strong peanut taste without feeling like peanut butter. The yangyummy sauce had ketchup sweetness but also appreciate the brightness and umami. Rice wasn't just plain white rice. It had seaweed (?) powder mixed in and dressed in sesame oil. It was very nice to even by itself. However the sesame oil was too heavy and pooled at the bottom. It was too oily for me to finish the last few bites of my rice. Their banchan was cucumber and broccoli rabe or mustard green kind of thing. They were both intriguing and funkier than typical places. I had a few of each but overall not my thing. For third course we got salmon and pork jowl. Pork jowl had smoky flavors that I didn't particularly like. The green sauce helped balance it out for me. The meat was a bit too fatty for me at parts too. Freekeh at the bottom seemed repetitive since they give us rice anyway. Salmon was smoked which was unexpected. The white kimchi foam and orange zest was fun. For dessert we got the granita and perilla oil cake. Granita was too cold for me similar to the comment I had for the first course. The yogurt and burrata combination was too heavy for a dessert. I might be ok with this for a breakfast or snack instead. My friends didn't like this at all and couldn't finish it. Perilla oil cake was warm and comforting. The rice ice cream had gentle flavors and provided good contrast in temperature. The jelly was interesting but the perilla flavor overpowered it. The cookie crumbs were nice and loose too.

How this place has a 4.0 I don't get because this is absolutely a 5.0 quality restaurant!…read more First of all, the decor and vibe!?!? Best date-night spot I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful inside- from the bar to the seating area. I booked ahead on Resy and requested the cool book-nook seat in the notes. I was pleasantly surprised that they honored my request! The wall seats are so cool and definitely a good spot for a photo. Only slight "problem" was that the table was very small and we had trouble fitting everything, we even spilled a water. 10/10 WINGS! please don't skip out on them. The spicy salmon roll was soooo fresh and tasty. My boyfriend also really liked his bulgogi burger. Our waitress was super friendly. I have already recommended this place to several friends!

4.5 rounded up to 5…read more What a beautiful restaurant! I've seen this place on social media a lot throughout the years and was excited to finally try it out. Was worried it'd just be instagram hyped pretty but the food was really good too! We tried two of their cocktail sojus - the bluebrry and omija. Both were really good! the blueberry was a little sweeter than the omija but both had good amount of tartness to balance out the sweet Food wise, we got: - half half chicken wings: how are they so crunchy and saucy at the same time?? Crazy science. Both were so good. The spicy one had a slight kick that I think most people would find pleasant. - dongchimi ceviche: good but don't think I'd order it again - baechu jeon: a little soggy in the middle, seemed a little under cooked. The edges were nice and crispy though - Galbi jjim: this thing had good flavor and texture but it was SO salty. Almost unbearably so. A bit disappointing - Kimchi fried rice: it was very good! had good kimchi flavor, wasn't spicy at all. I would recommend this place so people can try the chicken wings because they were so good!!

The environment is quiet, clean, and welcoming. The staff are polite, friendly, and attentive,…read moremaking customers feel comfortable throughout their visit. The food is delicious, fresh, and full of flavor, with generous portions at a reasonable price. Overall, it offers great value for the quality of the food and service. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely come back again.

Really liked the Lu rou fan and popcorn chicken. Fried rice is solid. Beef noodle soup is solid too…read more(kind of a darker-tasting broth than normal but had generous meat). The cocktails were solid. The self service shot (I got the osmanthus citrus green tea gin one) was great. The red oolong tea vodka was okay. The machines were very faulty and dispensed really little. Thankfully the staff was able to help!

supposedly best mexican in the city according to beli. i think quique crudo does a lot of…read moreexperimentation, but sometimes fall short on execution. like how do i describe how i feel??? like i can acknowledge the food was really good and really fresh, but a lot of the dishes just didn't hit the spot for me??? tuna guava - the guava sauce was surprisingly thick, but the combination of acid and salt really elevated the flavor (my mom thought they added szechuan peppercorn lol). honestly my favorite bite was the freshly fried tostada + guava sauce + pistachio since the nutty flavors of fried corn and pistachio went super well together with the fruity acidity of guava. the tuna was cured with salt so it was extra chewy (like 糯叽叽) but everything else overpowered it. i think they should use a stronger-flavored fish like hamachi or tone down the guava a bit. STILL SUPER CREATIVE, SUPER FRESH THO!!! octopus and shrimp tostada - lilly i get what you mean when you said the sauce is a little ketchupy i think it tasted a bit like old bay (i like old bay). overall, the flavors were light and well-balanced, with notes of spice, cucumber, lime, and avocado. the octopus was super well cooked and quite flavorful, but i thought the shrimp was a tad overcooked? avocado crema was to die for. my second favorite bite of the evening; but iv also realized that i just don't like large octopus all that much (like why does it taste like chicken of the sea???) steak tartare - JAIL this was so unbelievably nasty to me i had to force myself to finish it. it might just be my taste buds so i will generously exclude this from my overall score but it tasted liked licking a slaughterhouse floor after a particularly violent cow butchering. very metallic, like blood. the texture was also super thick and super buttery, which if not for the flavor would be phenomenal, but as it was, it only further icked me out. the crazy thing is, they use all the same ingredients as the steak tartare i had in quebec, but that one tasted so much better. scallop and chorizo - FULLY REDEEMED THE MEAL. omg this scallop was so soft, tender, buttery, and perfectly seared i forgot all about my steak tartare horror. the chorizo wasn't overpowering, but added just the right amount of salt, fat, and funk to the scallop to really bring out its sweetness. again, it came with the avocado crema (i love it! but can't they come up with some other, equally delicious cremas?) mezcal piña - good strong mezcal with the most delectable toasty fireside notes. the pineapple was super faint though so i would've appreciated a more concentrated fruit flavor (especially since they're charging schmuck/dcp prices). tbh it was a good experience but i don't think i'll be back, especially considering the price and the wait time (45min since we went in the rain but 2hrs when the rain stopped and we were getting seated). I think there are more creative restaurants out there that do seafood (and other meats!) just as well.

Came in w/o a rez at 5ish and they said they would text us when a table ready in an hour or so…read more Being close by it was convenient to wait and well worth it. The starter was the scallop ceviche and the literal star of the night with the sauce and bits of shallots. The drinks (especially watermelon margarita) were delicious. Fried oysters were a bit more breading than necessary. The seared scallop was good but a bit under seasoned for seared. Overall, definitely worth a try and a return. Do NOT come here if you can't deal with tight spaces and being bumped in the back continuously (it goes with the territory of the tight spaces but the food is worth it). Servers, bartenders and staff were friendly and efficient.