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    3.6 (12 reviews)

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    Alisa J.

    Pretty good food. Big portions and flavors were good as well. Super busy during lunch hours and online pickup can take a while.

    JiHae L.

    I visited the Grand Central location of Vivi Bowl since it's the closest to my office. They also have another NYC location near Flatiron. Since this location just recently opened, it is clear they're still working through some growing pains. I ordered at the kiosk and went with a bowl featuring a double portion of protein. Which was chicken and steak. Ordering was simple, but once I placed my order, the experience went down after. The biggest issue was the service. The staff seemed overwhelmed, and everything took much longer than expected. It looked like they were trying their best, but they weren't quite up to par yet. The whole experience felt a bit chaotic. Overall, it is understandable that a newly opened restaurant needs time, so maybe they need another month.

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    Caroline N.

    The Grand Opening was yesterday. Today was the second day, there is still some kinks that need to be worked out. There was a line so I asked is it for the free bowl or is it to order line. Turns out it's the free item line that starts at 1PM. If I didn't ask, some folks waiting to order would be wondering why the line wasn't moving. I tried to order from 1 of the 3 kiosks (an additional 1 needed maintenance) however the item I wanted didn't have any choices so I canceled my order and went to the counter. If you sign up, you will receive 3 save $2 coupon which is a nice enticement. While at the counter, there was another customer waiting to be served. She thought the free bowl started at already. I advised her that the free bowl line is outside and it doesn't start until 1PM. She saw the line and left. I waited about 10 minutes and 1 of the employees, Amber, tried to help me when she saw I was waiting for a long time. One of the manager asked her what's going on and the manager thought she would explain how to use the kiosk with the kiosk that needs to be reset. She tried to put in the order for me until she realized I wanted brown rice instead of white rice. So, she directed me back to the counter where I proceeded to wait another 5-10 minutes before someone acknowledged me and helped me with my order. I did receive a bottle opener... thank you! Food was great though the process was a little bit disorganized since they are adjusting to the traffic flow. I wonder if the kiosk order would be faster or not since the folks who order the food around the time I did was still waiting for their food. Have to go back when it's not so packed.

    Jamie L.

    Vivi Bowl recently opened near my office, so I had to check it out! The lunch rush is no joke. The line gets pretty long, and the restaurant feels a bit chaotic during peak hours. I ordered ahead through the app since they were offering a coupon... I got the Tokyo Bowl, which came with a poached egg, fajita vegetables with mushrooms, lettuce, and "wagyu" over white rice. Overall, it was flavorful. The poached egg could've used a bit of soy sauce. The steak had good flavor, but it was slightly overcooked. It's a bit dry, tough, and chewy so I'm slightly disappointed... Medium or medium rare would've been perfect. The fajita vegetables were soft and well cooked. My biggest complaint is the lack of customization when ordering online. I would've loved the option to swap the white rice for a salad or make a few other substitutions, but the ordering system felt pretty limited. Overall, it's reasonably priced, the portions are decent and I'd definitely go back to try some of the other bowls.

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    Michelle T.

    "Colorful Eating, Healthy Living". Opened their second location in NYC, Madison/41, convenient to Grand Central, Bryant Park. Promises juicy chicken and Mexican cuisines with bright tastes of Asia... "rainbow eating". I'm not sure if it was just the ingredients I saw on the line, but I didn't taste or see Asian ingredients... my bowl had chicken, brown rice, corn salad, tomato salsa, fajita vegetables and sour cream. Chicken was good but don't know if I would describe it as juicy ("say bye to dry. powered by the juicy lock method")... everything was flavorful but again, based on what I saw as ingredients to pick on the assembly line, I wouldn't say it was "rainbow eating". I would definitely eat here again for a fast meal.

    Tasnia S.

    Taste the rainbow, smell the rainbow with the amazing bowls at @official_vivibowl! This is such a great spot for lunch, the food was absolutely delicious and portion sizes were huge. Two of my favorite cuisines are Mexican food and Japanese food, and this place fuses both of them! The bowls were super healthy and very delicious! It's also very filling and the portion sizes are huge. The bowls are fusion of Mexican and Japanese food, these are Japanese styled healthy bowls, basically the Japanese chipotle. The service was also very fast, and my food came out quickly. There was no line when I went and there's a lot of seating at this place. I was able to find a seat. Price: $10-20

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    Food was really disgusting. Inedible, hard pieces, soggy, under cooked rice. Awful will not be back.

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    Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ

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    4.0(1.6k reviews)
    0.8 miMidtown West, Theater District, Hell's Kitchen
    $$

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    After a long morning doing yoga in Times Square, we came to Gyu‑Kaku in search of sustenance, AC,…read moreand a place to decompress -- especially since my son was asleep in a carrier on my back. We were seated immediately, which was a huge relief. I'm currently doing a detox, so I appreciated that there were plenty of things on the menu I could still enjoy. Our server, Annie, was incredibly kind and walked us through everything since it had been a while since my last visit. We also happened to catch Happy Hour, which was a nice bonus. We ordered the value meal, which included several cuts of beef, chicken breast, a plate of pork, veggies, rice, salad, corn, and edamame. The salad was a bit salty but still a refreshing start -- and Annie even mixed and split it into two bowls for us, which I really appreciated. The meats took a little while to come out, but once they did, we got right to grilling. At first, only about five plates arrived, and I thought the chicken might have been missing. Turns out that was just the first half -- the rest came shortly after. For a set under $80, the amount of food was impressive, and everything was good quality and filling. Service was excellent from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with lighting that felt cozy but still bright enough to see what you're grilling. Overall, a great experience. We'd definitely come back.

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    53 NYC

    4.1(243 reviews)
    0.7 miMidtown West
    $$$$

    Stopped by on a Friday night for dinner with my best friend. The place itself is gorgeous, moody,…read moreand very architecturally pleasing. To start, we had the lychee martinis. It's not your typical lychee martini. It has Aperol and pineapple, which gives it a great flavor. My only note is that I wish it were a bit stronger. For appetizers we had the yellowtail, which is a must get. It was delicious. We also had the lobster spring rolls, another great dish, and the crispy wontons, which were good but not my favorite compared to everything else. For our entrée we got the beef tenderloin, another must get. It was amazing, super tender, and melts in your mouth. We had it with the fried rice, which was solid. For dessert we had the ice cream sandwich, which was different in the best way and extremely delicious. It wasn't too sweet and the cone "buns" were perfection. Overall, this place is gorgeous and the food matches. I would definitely return. The service was also great, the perfect balance of letting you do your own thing and truly enjoy your evening while still checking in. It is pricey. We each paid $184 including tip, but it's definitely worth it for a special occasion or to spoil yourself a bit.

    Sometimes the best stops are the unplanned ones…read more After spending the afternoon at MoMA, my husband and I ducked into 53 to escape the heat and enjoy a cocktail before continuing our day. What started as a quick break turned into one of our favorite moments of the afternoon. We ended up chatting with the bartender for quite a while, swapping recommendations for speakeasies and cocktail bars around the city. It's always refreshing to meet someone who's genuinely passionate about their craft and happy to share local favorites. The cocktails were excellent, and the conversation made the experience even better. This wasn't actually our first visit--we celebrated my birthday here about three years ago, and I still remember how impressed we were with both the food and its presentation. It was nice to return and be reminded why we enjoyed it so much. We also learned that 53 has opened a speakeasy downstairs that's open on select weeknights and features live jazz. Needless to say, that's already on our list for our next trip to the city. Whether you're stopping in for a full dinner or just a well-made cocktail and a break from the Midtown bustle, 53 is well worth a visit.

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    3.7(491 reviews)
    0.7 miTheater District, Midtown West
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    I've heard a lot of mixed reviews about Brooklyn Chop House, but honestly, I can't relate because…read moreevery time I've gone, I've had a good experience. I usually get the wonton soup with the jiaozi dumplings, and it's one of my favorite things on the menu. I haven't really seen that combination anywhere else, and I think it's really unique and really good. They also have a great happy hour. I'm not the biggest fan of the wings, but the shrimp and lobster roll is definitely worth trying. The service has always been good when I've visited, and the atmosphere is always a vibe. It's close to the Theater District, so it's a great spot to grab dinner before or after a show. There's usually a nice crowd, and you might even bump into an actor or celebrity. Overall, it's a place I keep coming back to because the food is consistently good, the service has been solid, and the overall experience is always enjoyable.

    Ambiance (4/5): We were seated immediately at our reservation time. Feels like an elevated night…read moreclub on the inside with loud background music and dark lighting. A bit too loud to talk to each other. There is plenty of seating in the waiting area and seating by the bar to order something while you wait. Décor was stylish. Service (5/5): Carolina was the sweetest server on a weeknight evening. She ran down the menu in a helpful way by telling by setting expectations for dish sizes. She checked in regularly. Food (4/5): The food was good, but nothing stood out, especially for the price point. Chicken wontons (3/5): Nothing to right home about Potstickers (3/5): Nothing to right home about Vegetable lo mein (3/5): Nothing to right home about, sweet/salty sauce Philly spring rolls (4/5): Better than the others because it had some more flavor and was pretty unique Steak chimichurri (3/5): Sauce was good but they cooked a medium steak that it was tough to chew Filet mignon and broccoli (5/5): Wow this was hands down the best dish of the night. The pieces of meat were generous and SO SO tender! The sauce was cooked into the pieces of broccoli Bok choi (5/5): A nice exterior crunch with a forward garlic oil taste Fried rice (3/5): Nothing to right home about

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    88 Pocha - Doenjang jiagae with Beef

    88 Pocha

    4.7(18 reviews)
    1.0 miHell's Kitchen, Midtown West

    Cozy little Korean restaurant in Hell's Kitchen with good authentic dishes. I ordered the Galbi…read moreBibimbap ($27) - there's actually an option to get it in a normal metal bowl or a hot stone bowl for the same price, so naturally I opted for the latter. It came out sizzling hot (literally) and was quite good. The galbi (short rib) was fairly tender although not quite perfect tenderness. There was also a nice variety of veggies to go along with the rice in the bowl. I appreciated the generous amount of gochujang sauce on the side so I could add as much as I wanted. The price was a tiny bit higher than I would've expected, but not bad. The restaurant itself is very small with only a handful of tables, so be aware if you're going at peak hours. The vibe is chill and the staff are friendly. The service speed is pretty quick too. Overall, 88 Pocha is a solid choice for a casual Korean meal in a cozy environment in Hell's Kitchen.

    Solid pocha in Hells Kitchen. Only fits maybe 15 people inside but food and service are solid…read more Ambiance is very low-key. We ordered the tteokbokki, original and spicy wings, and the galbi. Everything tasted good. Nothing stood out to me as a must try, but I would say this is a good option for Hell's Kitchen and just as good as K Town pochas. I would come back because the Bossam was sold out and it's a best seller so I want to try it.

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