So this place is pretty incredible. Yet another repurposed pier on the west side, but great use of…read morethe space, with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy some excellent food. I had lunch at Nom Wah (fan fried noodles with crispy chicken) and grabbed dessert at Zaab Zaab (mango sticky rice) for my walk home. There is an awesome food vendor here for every craving and taste. I can already tell I'll be inventing more reasons to hang out on the west side (when it's not overrun by cruise ships). The food hall is an impressive collection of local businesses, all of it really top notch. Great service and food quality. The space is massive with lots of seating and places to sit, linger and enjoy the scenery. The upstairs roof deck adds even more space. WiFi is good, several citibike docks nearby and the sound levels are surprisingly bearable. Highly recommend!

Found this place while browsing Google Maps before our show at City Winery, and I'm so glad we…read morestopped by -- great food options, an awesome rooftop view, and a fun vibe overall. It was pretty crowded, but we still managed to find seats at a tabletop. There were so many choices that it was hard to decide, but we went with a prosciutto sandwich from Due Madri, shrimp toast from Bessou, and a shrimp taco from Mijo. Everything was delicious! We also had a cup of wine, which we enjoyed while wandering around and checking out the shops. I'd definitely come back for both the food and the views.

It has been years since I last went here. I went back recently with a friend and was overwhelmed…read more They have 3 floors for seating. But it is crazy packed, you have to hunt down a seat and good luck if you are with someone. But the prices are fair and the varieties of different food was amazing. I saw so many different types of ramen, definitely want to try them the next time I visit. This time I got bubble tea and hotpot. The hotpot was pretty decent sized and fair price. Solid spot in the heart of ktown.

This is a small food hall that is easy to miss if you blink when you walk by. The place is narrow…read morebut fairly deep. Most of the shops are on the ground level, along with some seating. There's more seating on the 2nd floor, plus a press on nail place. Walk up one more set of stairs to the 3rd floor for more seating, plus restrooms and one more restaurant counter (a chicken place). I do not know how the place on the 3rd floor stays in business. I didn't notice signs on the ground level letting everyone know it's up there. It's definitely better to have a spot on the ground level where there's more foot traffic. Seems like a lot of people know about this food hall. It is fairly crowded. Many of the restaurants looked interesting, so we made 2 rounds to look at all the offerings before deciding what to get. We picked up Shrimp Udon from the Seoul New York (located way at the back; they offer a discount for paying by cash), and also a Potato Korean Hot Dog from Sweet Churros (located at the front as the first restaurant on the right side after walking through the front door). Both were good. I love food halls because everyone in your group can find something different to eat. And it's a plus when there's seating and restrooms available. This one is a hidden gem in Koreatown. Great dining spot for a casual or quick meal. The prices are reasonable compared to some of the "sit down" restaurants in the neighborhood.

Olly Olly Market normally is closed on a Sunday but for the World Cup Final they stayed open…read more Wonderful for Helga and myself. We got there early and were able to get our favored seats in front of the large screen. Another screen was in the back on the side. Slowly we saw people coming in and soon it was so full with people sitting on the floor, on the tables and wherever could see the screen. Some people next to us were even sitting on their suitcases! We had a lovely time and I had pizza and a cappuccino. Seeing nearly all the games here has been so lovely as we had good seats, delicious food and met nice people. So thank you to Steve, the manager and Riley, the marketing manager. Pineapple, Arrow, Austin and Steve at the bar. Artemis who was kind to me. Andrew, Eric and Louis at Honey Pie Pizza where the arancini was toothsome. Isabella and Gilu at Forsyth Fire Escape for the tasty off the menu quesadilla and watermelon juice. Patrick for his smile. Chepy and Suleman for the tasty rotisserie chicken and flaky warm from the oven biscuits, Alex and Benny at Ploo for the tasty guacamole and blue corn chips which I have liked since the first time I ate it. Nikkei-Ish for the pork buns. These are all the places where I ate. Let's not forget cappuccinos at Drip Coffee and Bella, Anna and Cameron who were nice and I enjoyed speaking to them. This isn't goodbye as jazz is on Thursday evenings and I plan to be there.

5 stars for Forsyth Fire Escape and Ploo! The market has less than a dozen vendors, but it is nice,…read moreclean and feels new. Some vendors close at 6pm on certain days so check before you go. Even the bathrooms were well maintained which in an public NYC market is high praise. We went for dinner and as a group of two tried tacos from Ploo, a margherita slice from Honey Pie Pizza, the pernil scallion pancake burrito from Forsyth Fire Escape, the pad see ew from Kinn thai and the chicken donor kebab sandwich from Kotti Berliner Doner Kebab. The tacos and burrito were definitely the best things were tried and were so good I would come back here just to get them again. We ordered one steak and one al pastor taco from Ploo. The tacos were small, but bursting with flavor. The tortilla gets a little wet from the sauce, so eat them quickly or use the fork they give you. They are a little pricey for the size ($5-6 each), but worth it. We loved both. The pernil scallion pancake burrito is as good as everyone says it is and deserves the hype. Extremely flavorful and I liked the mix of ingredients (I didn't think the queso frito (which is basically a mozzarella stick), would go, but I was wrong). My only minor comment since I like spicy food, is it could use a touch more heat. I want to try other things on their menu now since the burrito was so tasty. The doner kebab was very good (we have had it before at other locations) and a good size. The pizza and pad see ew were just okay (I found both to be lacking in flavor) and I would not feel the need to get either again. For whatever reason, it seemed like most things/entrees (beside the slice of pizza and a taco) were $16. So with tip and tax expect most things to cost you $20. The venue is spacious and they have a bunch of events during the week, we happened to be there on salsa night. Worth checking out for a quick bite or meal.

The Shops and Restaurants at Hudson Yards is one of the prettiest malls I have been to. Not only is…read moreit immaculate but this multi level mall has everything and anything your little heart desires. From high end shops to affordable. The most expensive starting from the main level haha. It faces the Vessel which is a honeycomb structure that you can purchase tickets and climb. Well worth it as the views would be incredible. Hudson Yards is easy to get to by subway namely the 7 train as it lets you off practically at its doorstep. My tip is to wear comfy shoes and go hungry as you will not only get your steps in but have lots of food options from casual to sit down. Indeed something for everyone. There are just too too many stores to name but if you love to shop, like myself you will be bedazzled. Ahead of schedule, I went on their website so I could plan out my day. I was definitely blown away by all my favorite stores and then some. Additionally in my opinion it's the perfect place to be on extremely hot days and whenever there's rain. Or any time of year haha. Do not miss the lower level Mercado little Spain. Here you can have a small bite, a drink, a full on meal or a sweet treat if you like Spanish foods. You have got to check it out! If you are a shopper and a foodie, this is your place!!!

This mall style structure has been around since 2019, when they first opened they only had a few…read morestores and eateries opened. Fast forward to 2026 and they have a variety of eateries and specialty shops where you can find clothes, chocolates, and eyewear. The service in many of the sit-down eateries I've visited have been great! The quick service eateries are also good options to grab something on the go. You can visit this shopping mall and easily stay for several hours depending on what you're planning on doing. The stores and restaurants vary in price-range therefore it can be economical or expensive, depending on your specific visit. It's a great place to take out-of-towners who want to see something slightly different from the views of mid-town shopping centers.

Delicious noodles spot in the heart of Chelsea market. They have bar seating, and really fun, red…read morelighting ambiance. The very spicy dan dan pork noodles were indeed very spicy! Even for asian standards. But still very delicious, recommend pairing it with one of their boba teas for a balanced experience. The service is good, I got my food in 10 mins even though there were a lot of people. The price was moderate, $28 for a drink and a main (including tax and tip) I would recommend trying this place!

Very fresh noodle- Chelsea market NYC gets five stars…read more Ordered the mei Lai wa Taiwanese beef noodle soup. The noodles were delicious and the perfect texture. The meat was tender. The soup was delicious with a mild spice that was somewhat leaning towards a schesuan style spice. Hearty broth. Delicious. Very spicy pork dan dan mien also so delicious the best flavoring and sauce topped with scallions. Ordered the tofu drink which was okay. With tapioca and tofu chunks with somewhat of a horchata/soy milk base It was takeout style with seating options in front of there food stand where you could watch them pull the noodles in front of you.

Not much to choose from in the recently downsized 'food court'--the sushi and Chinese food (same…read moreowner) were shut down earlier this year and no one has replaced them. There is a Subway, Pizza spot, Burger/Catch-all spot, and 'The Gourmet Chicken'. Not much I can/would eat but for the omnivore in you, it'll do. Rumors abound that a Dunkin Donuts is moving into the old hair salon spot but I haven't seen anything there yet. Most people bring their own lunch and sit at the table that look out onto the harbor and you get a great skyline view of the city (Manhattan, natch). for the view alone and the relative quiet of Lincoln Harbor that gets an extra star.

In Weehawken, NJ on vacation and I was out one morning looking for somewhere to get breakfast. I…read morestop a kind gentlemen and he informed me about the Shops at Lincoln Harbor. There are not many shops here, but it satisfied my need for food. They have a pretty good size food court but few restaurants. My favorite restaurant was the Mediterranean Grill. I don't know what kind of seasonings were used on the chicken tenders, but I could devour it. These were the best chicken tenders I ever had and the plate is humongous. There is a Subway, a pizza spot and another restaurant but I don't remember the name. Also, a small CVS, shoe repair, another sandwich/breakfast restaurant and a convenience type store were located on the premises. The two big well known restaurants at Shops at Lincoln Harbor are Houlhan's and Ruth Chris Steakhouse. It is a nice and convenient shopping area across the street from the Sheraton hotel.

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.

We picked up some lunch to go from the Moynihan Food Hall, located at 33rd Street and Eighth…read moreAvenue, inside Penn Station. The spot is a curated selection of the City's best food in the neighboring areas. There were so many tempting choices from salads to bowls, from pizza to fried chicken, from ramen to burgers...and more... The setup is very easy as the restaurants form a horseshoe around a large seating area. Great spot to grab some food if you are catching a train or if you are just in the area of Madison Square Garden or Penn Station.

I picked Jacob's Pickles I was disappointed in the chicken biscuit with pepper jack cheese. I…read moreshould've taken pictures the biscuit was not what I thought of as a biscuit just a thick piece of bread and a small piece of chicken inside the cheese wasn't melted and all over the place. The pickles were good and the fries were hot. I spent $18.50 for something that was not enjoyable was disappointing and a waste of money. It was that bad I felt compelled to let others know. There are a lot of other choices so I'll try something different next tim.