Obao has delicious food. If you're in Hells Kitchen and happen to stumble by Obao, it is worth…read morecoming in. Obao is has both Thai and Viet food. It does well with doing the whole "fusion" schtick without losing the essence and flavor of the dishes. Pad Krapoa Moo Krob, the meat on the pork belly was so juicy - the pork skin was crunchy and chewy at the same time, flavors of Thai spice, basil, and bell peppers harmoniously working together to bring a balanced meal. The shrimp basil fried rice was delicious, a great alternative if you're not feeling the crab fried rice. The service at Obao is always prompt and helpful, whether it's questions about the menu or recommendations, anyone is willing to help. Inside Oboa is dimly lit, a moody vibe that is fun and invites playful conversations.

While walking down the street in Hell's Kitchen, Obao caught my family's and my eyes. We looked at…read morethe menu and noticed that there were many gluten-free options, so we decided to try them out. The hostess stated how she had a long reservation list, but was able to get us right in! Once we sat down, our server, Spaghetti, came over to us. He was extremely friendly and took our drink orders right away. I ordered an Espresso Martini, and it was delicious. My father ordered a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was extremely tasty. For our entrees, my mother ordered the Pad Thai, and my father and I ordered the Pho Bó. My mom absolutely loved the Pad Thai! The Pho Bó was incredible. The broth was so delectable, and it was honestly the best broth that I have ever had. The portions were also incredible, especially for the price and being in the city! Once we received the check, we noticed that next to the Pho Bó, it stated that it is Michelin Recommended, and we completely understand why! We are looking forward to going back!

Location: 690 9th Ave, New York, NY 10036…read more Customer service: just regular nothing grand. Ambiance: few seating options. A little spacious and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes. Food: Heres what I've tried. Fried chicken wings with lemongrass sauce--- Topped with cilantro, Thai ginger chips, and fresh mint leaves--so flavorful it goes straight to the bones. Perfectly sized, not too big or too small. OMG, it was really, really good. The aroma alone is already mouthwatering, and the umami is just next level. Grilled jumbo tiger shrimp (18 for 2 pcs)-- A bit firm for my liking--I felt they were slightly overcooked--but still very savory and rich in flavor. Mango Salad--- A refreshing twist on the usual mango salad. It has avocado, which makes it stand out, and it's less saucy than most versions. A great, clean, and balanced salad I'd definitely order again.

Beautiful space and the food was pretty good, but unfortunately the service completely ruined the…read moreexperience. We didn't have reservations and were told there would be about a 20-minute wait, which was totally fine. However, once we were seated, everything went downhill. We sat for 15-20 minutes without being greeted or even offered water. It wasn't until someone in my party got up to ask for a server that we finally received any attention. Our server came over, took our drink and food order, and then disappeared for the rest of the night. We never saw her again. The bartender and a food runner ended up bringing out our drinks and food--but only half of our order arrived. We were told the rest would be coming, but it never did. One person in our party of three was left without food while the other two of us ate. I tried to wait, but after a long time it became clear the missing dish wasn't coming. Once again, someone had to get up and ask for assistance since our server never checked back. Even after we finished eating, our dirty plates remained on the table while we sat there waiting, which added to the frustration. At that point, nearly an hour had passed with no resolution. The host did offer a complimentary drink, but honestly, that didn't make up for the experience. We eventually decided we no longer wanted the missing meal. Ironically, as we were paying and preparing to leave, the food finally came out. Given how poorly everything was handled, the dish should have been comped, but it wasn't. Overall, the lack of service and attention completely overshadowed what could have been a nice dining experience. I would not recommend this place.

Great food and overall great experience. Miriam was our waitress and she was so sweet and…read moreinformative!

Always fun coming to GyuKaku! Happy hour is amazing. Wait staff is super helpful too!read more

Great counter service dumplings, etc. open late. The pan-fried dumplings (aka potstickers) hit the…read morespot on way back to our hotel after the show. Quick, reasonably priced and tasty.

Really sweet counter person; delicious chicken/broccoli; especially delicious spicy chicken! (I'm…read morenot even a fan of sexism peppercorn, but I really loved this dish!)

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.

Holiday season of 2024 tried to eat here but was closed or mostly booked for private party…read more Finally just came on random Tuesday and restaurant was packed and bar was packed soon after we arrived but got two seats at the bar before that happened as once again upstairs had private event. Best way to describe this is luxe Asian or bougie Chinese. If you are fan of top Chef it would be called soigné. We had three of the hot apps, Foie gras, lobster shumai with caviar and morel mushroom with spinach crystal dumplings. After that we're deciding between the quail and beef tenderloin wok dishes. Since the quail was spicy went with tenderloin which came with small serving of rice. All the food was great. I felt the crystal dumpling needed a kicked and they brought Out there house soy and hot vinegar sauce. For drinks I tried there mix of a classic martini with an old fashioned and after discussions with there somm who nicely recommended a more affordable bottle that would meet our needs got the Chardonnay by glass as a bottle. Enjoyed the meal though likely spent 5 times what usually spend on Chinese place mainly due to cost of alcohol. Place is well designed with a look similar to Butter downtown with the arched ceiling mixed with with the sound dampening feature of similar design of bar Boulod. Will return to try the quail and the lobster spring rolls and if they keep to this standard will increase rating to 5.

Had lunch today, there for the first time. The food quality and taste were excellent. The service…read morewas very attentive and the general manager, Peter was wonderful and Jason our server was terrific. Highly recommend!

Stumbled across this on one of the options for restaurant week-- it did not disappoint. The service…read morewas quick, attentive & friendly. The place itself was chic, romantic yet not too fancy-moderate with a dab of "wear your best casual dress." The jasmine tea was quite wonderful, don't leave it too long in, the more bitter it'll get. We go the bao buns for appetizer & spicy ahi (kind of like a crispy rice) and we enjoyed both of them. I must say the spicy ahi had a very spicy Thai chili pepper on it so that's something to look out for. I got the spicy salmon, which came with these yummy noodles, seasoned so well. My friend enjoyed this "curry avert gar'" she notes that it was very filling and fresh. The chocolate cake had a acquired taste to it-like a Ferraro rocher mixed with chocolate chips and surprisingly the tempura banana was so good Can't wait to come back one day to try everything else

Carolina and junior provided a lovely experienc. had a special birthday desert for my son. Food was…read morevery timely and delicious.

Visited Chop House Brooklyn on West 57th Street before a Broadway show on a Friday evening. It's…read morenext to the Barrymore Theatre and nearby other theaters, so a good option for a pre-show drink or food. When you walk in, there is a large bar on the left with both bar and lounge seating. Toward the back, there are additional tables, along with an open upper level that has more seating. We sat at the bar in corner seats by the window. There are probably about ten to twelve seats at the bar, and the large bar seats were quite comfortable. We made it in time for happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4:00 to 7:00 PM) and ordered espresso martinis ($10 each) along with one of the happy hour bar bites, the $10 wings. We were heading to a show starting in about 30 minutes, and our server kindly expedited the wings. The drinks were made promptly as well. The espresso martinis were great, and the wings were tasty. This is a strong option for a pre-theater drink in the area, especially if you can take advantage of happy hour.

I went there solo last week for some comfort food.. Super chill, family run, and very welcoming…read more Small seating area. I ordered one of their chicken soup s and it was freshly made, filling, and very good. I'll be back.

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.

The drinks were excellent -- I had an espresso martini with Baileys and it was perfectly made. The…read moreyellowtail was fresh and good quality, though it wasn't served in the typical ponzu-style sauce I'm used to, so it tasted different than expected (not bad, just unexpected). The spring salad was delicious, and the chicken lettuce cups were amazing -- definitely a standout. The rock shrimp was also delicious, and both the fried rice and lo mein were very good. I wasn't a big fan of the fried dumplings; they didn't have much flavor in my opinion. I also ordered the filet mignon -- it looked more well-done when it came out, but it was actually cooked perfectly medium to medium-plus. Overall, a great experience with a few highlights and only a small miss.

My cousin told me about this restaurant and based on the reviews that I saw on here, Google, and…read moreInstagram, I was down to try. When it comes to ambience, this place checks off every box. I loved the decor, lighting, furniture, and music. It's very spacious, and I really liked that they have separate areas for dining, large groups, and if you want do hookah. Our server was great and tried to accommodate as best as he could. We were very disappointed with the food. I was bummed they were out of the oxtail eggrolls. The items we ordered lacked flavor and just didn't hit. We ordered the chicken satay, the peanut sauce was a bit too thick and in our opinion didn't compliment the chicken and the chicken tasted pretty greasy. I ordered the shrimp dumplings and really enjoyed those. I also ordered the sea bass. It was a bit bland and the rice that was served on the side was hard. My cousin enjoyed the spice kung pao chicken. For drinks, we ordered the sidecar and lychee martini. I thought my drink was pretty good. If I'm ever in the area again, I think I would try it again just to see if I didn't choose the right options.

So good. Fresh noodles, spicy chicken, pork potstickers were amazing…read more Space is a bit cramped but they got me in at a counter seat. 10/10 would go back again.

Good value food. You will be full and not broke…read more Staff are super accomodating. Food is prepared quickly. Super fast delivery--literally the quickest that the food can even be prepared! $17 Braised beef noodle soup is satisfying and filling. Big portion--they give you a loooot of broth and noodles! Look at the enormous container of broth! Easily can split into two normal sized portions. The broth was a bit too fatty for my liking. Once mixed with noodles, it became better. Additional $5 for added braised beef was worth it--the total amount of food could easily feed two or serve as two meals for one. Braised beef was flavorful and juicy--appreciated the quality. I asked for not spicy, yet the broth and the beef were spicy--I was dishing out the red peppe flakes and large chunks of ginger. If you don't like spicy, be aware that your sinuses will clear out, so grab some napkins.