NYC restaurant suggestions

Japanese Knives - by Tokushu Knife
Kitchen Knife Forums

Help Support Kitchen Knife Forums:

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Oxalis in Brooklyn, buddy of mine’s place. Highly seasonal, market driven, do the tasting menu.
 
KJDedge said:
Heading to Manhattan middle march…
Any suggestions for awesome restaurants…
Any cuisine and any price range is in play..
Thanks in advance
Click to expand...

How long you gonna be in Manhattan? Typically when I give recommendations I'll ask where they're staying; what they like to eat; price point; etc.

Of the top of my head:

• Firstly, gotta visit a J-knive store—there's MTC, Korin, etc.

• Chinese Food in Manhatten Chinatown—faves these days are Uncle Lou, well done, Canto classics; Wu's Wonton King (think @Chang had a blowout feast there a while ago), bbq and watercress/pork dumplings, etc; for Canto dive eats there's Wo Hop, Joe's Shanghai for soup dumplings. This said, Manhattan Chinatown has gotten touristy—best Chinese joints are in Brooklyn, Queens.

• Delux Market on Elizabeth is well worth a wander, the food counter is impressive—a scrum for Chinese eats.

• Dig the Japanese food in the East Village—Yakitori Taisho, Sobaya, Hasaki, a cocktail at Angel's Share a must.

• Ramen—venture no further than the Lower East Side for a bowl from Ramen Ishida, Nakamura, Mr. Taka or Ivan.

• Pizza—heaps of good pizza in NYC. May be worthwhile heading to Brooklyn to queue up at Lucali, Julianna's, or go further into Brooklyn for Totonno's in Coney Island or DiFara in Midwood.

• If fancying something upscale, I've always been a fan of Gramercy Tavern or Daniel's.

• Urban Hawker has been hyped—I've never been. Don't see a reason to go, when I can eat in the Malaysian neighborhood of Bensonhurst/Gravesend. ...and grabbing pizza afterwards at L&B Spumoni Gardens.

• One of my fave contemporary restaurants in Brooklyn (near my work) is Vinegar Hill House. A must eat there is the Red Wattle Pork Chop—FYI it's an endangered species. Also, been meaning to eat at a new joint called the Pearls Street Supper Club.

• The Hala Guy's food cart on 6th Ave/53rd is good for a belly filler.

Too many places to list.
 
DitmasPork said:
• If fancying something upscale, I've always been a fan of Gramercy Tavern or Daniel's.
Click to expand...
Of the fancy restaurants I've been to in NYC, Daniel is a real winner. Le Bernardin is up there too.

DitmasPork said:
• The Hala Guy's food cart on 6th Ave/53rd is good for a belly filler.
Click to expand...
When I lived in NYC (10 years), street meat was a staple. Have to have it every time I go back, platter with hot sauce and extra white sauce. Most are pretty good, but the guy on 6th and 53rd is the best. Not sure if they are still there but the Biryani cart on 43rd and 6th is also fantastic.

I'll add ktown for korean BBQ. Wonjo was my regular spot.

Yakitori Totto if you are in midtown.
 
Knife Sharpening Stone - Dual Grit Whetstone 400/1000 3000/8000, Knife Sharpening Stone Set, Tpstone Knife Sharpener Tool,Easy to Use
$25.99
Knife Sharpening Stone - Dual Grit Whetstone 400/1000 3000/8000, Knife Sharpening Stone Set, Tpstone Knife Sharpener Tool,Easy to Use TPstone choice
MOSFiATA Kitchen Knife Set, 12 Pcs Japanese Stainless Steel Knife Sets for Kitchen with Oxford cloth storage bag with Knife Sharpening Rod, Dishwasher Safe, For Outdoor
$79.99
MOSFiATA Kitchen Knife Set, 12 Pcs Japanese Stainless Steel Knife Sets for Kitchen with Oxford cloth storage bag with Knife Sharpening Rod, Dishwasher Safe, For Outdoor iHome888
Knife Set with Block, N NOBLE FAMILY 16Pcs Kitchen Knives Drawer Organizer Set with Sharpener, Cutting Board, Anti-Slip Chef Knives Set with 6Pcs Steak Knives, Black
-23%
$99.99 $129.99
Knife Set with Block, N NOBLE FAMILY 16Pcs Kitchen Knives Drawer Organizer Set with Sharpener, Cutting Board, Anti-Slip Chef Knives Set with 6Pcs Steak Knives, Black Jianyamei
Dfito Chef Knife Sets with Roll Bag, 9 Pieces Professional Knife Set, High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Chef Knife Set, Red Pakkawood Handle, Dishwasher Safe
$99.99
Dfito Chef Knife Sets with Roll Bag, 9 Pieces Professional Knife Set, High Carbon Stainless Steel Kitchen Chef Knife Set, Red Pakkawood Handle, Dishwasher Safe Dfito Direct
Knife Set with Block for Kitchen - 7Pcs Hand-Forged Kitchen Knife and Magnetic Holder with Ergonomic Handle-Perfect for Novice to Professional Chefs.
-19%
$129.99 $159.99
Knife Set with Block for Kitchen - 7Pcs Hand-Forged Kitchen Knife and Magnetic Holder with Ergonomic Handle-Perfect for Novice to Professional Chefs. LXSEREY STORE
Angerstone Axe Sharpener - 3.8”Oversized Axe/Hatchet Sharpening Stone - Whetstone Blade & Tool Sharpener, Dual Grit 180/320 Sharpening Puck with cowhide Sheath for Bushcraft, Camping and Field Use
$15.99
Angerstone Axe Sharpener - 3.8”Oversized Axe/Hatchet Sharpening Stone - Whetstone Blade & Tool Sharpener, Dual Grit 180/320 Sharpening Puck with cowhide Sheath for Bushcraft, Camping and Field Use Crazy Potato
YeopAsda Knife Sharpening Stone Set - Premium 4 Side Grit 400/1000 3000/8000 Whetstone Sharpener Kit - Non-Slip Bamboo Base,Cut Resistant Gloves, Angle Guide,Flatting Stone,Honing Guide,Leather Strop
$39.99
YeopAsda Knife Sharpening Stone Set - Premium 4 Side Grit 400/1000 3000/8000 Whetstone Sharpener Kit - Non-Slip Bamboo Base,Cut Resistant Gloves, Angle Guide,Flatting Stone,Honing Guide,Leather Strop Dember
Intelitopia Complete Knife Sharpening Stone Set – Dual Grit Whetstone 400/1000 3000/8000 Knife Sharpener with Leather Strop, Flattening Stone, Bamboo Base, 3 Non-slip Rubber Bases & Angle Guide
-21%
$26.99 $33.99
Intelitopia Complete Knife Sharpening Stone Set – Dual Grit Whetstone 400/1000 3000/8000 Knife Sharpener with Leather Strop, Flattening Stone, Bamboo Base, 3 Non-slip Rubber Bases & Angle Guide keepooon
MIDO PROFESSIONAL ABRASIVE Knife Sharpening Stone 400/1000 Whetstone Sharpening Stone with Non-Slip Rubber Base for Kitchen, Hunting, and Pocket Knives or Blades
$9.99
MIDO PROFESSIONAL ABRASIVE Knife Sharpening Stone 400/1000 Whetstone Sharpening Stone with Non-Slip Rubber Base for Kitchen, Hunting, and Pocket Knives or Blades miduguoji
Knife Sharpening Stone Kit, KERYE Professional Japanese Whetstone Sharpener Stone Set, Premium 4 Side Grit 400/1000 3000/8000 Water Stone, Flattening Stone, Angle Guide, Leather Strop, Anti Cut Gloves
$32.84
Knife Sharpening Stone Kit, KERYE Professional Japanese Whetstone Sharpener Stone Set, Premium 4 Side Grit 400/1000 3000/8000 Water Stone, Flattening Stone, Angle Guide, Leather Strop, Anti Cut Gloves Sakai Heritage
Angerstone Portable Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone - Outdoor Hunting Knife Sharpener Stone Kit Dual Grit 400/1000 - Pocket Sharpening Stones for Knives with Cowhide Pouch for Bushcraft Camping Field
$13.99
Angerstone Portable Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone - Outdoor Hunting Knife Sharpener Stone Kit Dual Grit 400/1000 - Pocket Sharpening Stones for Knives with Cowhide Pouch for Bushcraft Camping Field Crazy Potato
Astercook Knife Set, Kitchen Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener Block, Dishwasher Safe, 15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Black
-20%
$39.99 $49.99
Astercook Knife Set, Kitchen Knife Set with Built-in Sharpener Block, Dishwasher Safe, 15 Pieces German Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Black Astercook
zongchuan 5 PCS Damascus Chef Knife Set, Ultra-Smooth Cutting Experience and Professional Grade Sharp, Kitchen Knife Set,Handle Ergonomic Design,9CR18MOV High Carbon Stainless Steel,Dishwasher Safe
-33%
$51.10 $76.79
zongchuan 5 PCS Damascus Chef Knife Set, Ultra-Smooth Cutting Experience and Professional Grade Sharp, Kitchen Knife Set,Handle Ergonomic Design,9CR18MOV High Carbon Stainless Steel,Dishwasher Safe ZongChuan Official Store
Piklohas Kitchen Knife Sets for Kitchen with Block, 17 Pieces with Magnetic Knife Holder, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Pattern Chef Knives Set with Sharpener, Steak Knives
-16%
$159.98 $189.99
Piklohas Kitchen Knife Sets for Kitchen with Block, 17 Pieces with Magnetic Knife Holder, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Damascus Pattern Chef Knives Set with Sharpener, Steak Knives Piklohas Kitchen
Knife Set, 15 Pieces Kitchen Knife Set with Built in Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Dishwasher Safe, Black
$79.99
Knife Set, 15 Pieces Kitchen Knife Set with Built in Sharpener, German High Carbon Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Dishwasher Safe, Black Amorston Offical
HiramWare Knife Sharpening Stone with Non-slip Rubber Base, 400/1000 Grit Premium Whetstone, Double-Sided Knife Sharpener for Kitchen, Waterstone for Honing Blades Manually
$8.99
HiramWare Knife Sharpening Stone with Non-slip Rubber Base, 400/1000 Grit Premium Whetstone, Double-Sided Knife Sharpener for Kitchen, Waterstone for Honing Blades Manually Hiram Deals
BRODARK Kitchen Knife Set with Block, Full Tang 15 Pcs Professional Chef Knife Set with Knife Sharpener, Food Grade German Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Christmas Gifts, Steel-king Series
-25%
$88.98 $118.00
BRODARK Kitchen Knife Set with Block, Full Tang 15 Pcs Professional Chef Knife Set with Knife Sharpener, Food Grade German Stainless Steel Knife Block Set, Christmas Gifts, Steel-king Series Brodark Store
Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone 2 Side Grit 1000/6000 Waterstone- Whetstone Knife Sharpener- NonSlip Bamboo Base & Angle Guide
-28%
$42.99 $59.99
Sharp Pebble Premium Whetstone Knife Sharpening Stone 2 Side Grit 1000/6000 Waterstone- Whetstone Knife Sharpener- NonSlip Bamboo Base & Angle Guide MIGHTY DREAMS
HENCKELS Razor-Sharp 20-Piece Statement Knife Set with Block, With Bonus Sharpener, German Engineered Knife Informed by over 100 Years of Masterful Knife Making
$199.95
HENCKELS Razor-Sharp 20-Piece Statement Knife Set with Block, With Bonus Sharpener, German Engineered Knife Informed by over 100 Years of Masterful Knife Making Knife Aid, Inc.
THRWCLUB Axe Sharpener 400/1000 Grit - Hatchet/Axe Sharpening Stone, Axe Blade Sharpener, Sharpening Puck, Lansky Puck, Dual Grit Multi-Purpose Hatchet Sharpening Tool with Leather Sheath
$9.99
THRWCLUB Axe Sharpener 400/1000 Grit - Hatchet/Axe Sharpening Stone, Axe Blade Sharpener, Sharpening Puck, Lansky Puck, Dual Grit Multi-Purpose Hatchet Sharpening Tool with Leather Sheath IEXPO
Heckel7302 said:
Of the fancy restaurants I've been to in NYC, Daniel is a real winner. Le Bernardin is up there too.


When I lived in NYC (10 years), street meat was a staple. Have to have it every time I go back, platter with hot sauce and extra white sauce. Most are pretty good, but the guy on 6th and 53rd is the best. Not sure if they are still there but the Biryani cart on 43rd and 6th is also fantastic.

I'll add ktown for korean BBQ. Wonjo was my regular spot.

Yakitori Totto if you are in midtown.
Click to expand...
Forgot about KTown! I also love Wonjo—usually get the galbitang. Miss Korea across the street looks good, but haven’t eaten there yet. Always wanted to eat at Le Bernadin, but haven't. Keen's steak House is worth it just for the interior.
 
Fancy food from around the world? This guy decided he would find a restaurant from every nation in the UN within the confines of the five boroughs of NYC. Quibbles abound (he missed both my favorite Azerbaijani and Albanian restaurants and the Palestinian place I love the most wasn’t even open when he put this together) but the guy deserves respect

https://www.unitednationsoffood.com/
I also frequently refer to eater when I’m looking for something interesting
 
DitmasPork said:
• Ramen—venture no further than the Lower East Side for a bowl from Ramen Ishida, Nakamura, Mr. Taka or Ivan.
Click to expand...
YES. I used to eat at Mr. Taka almost weekly. Ivan is fantastic and pushes the envelope a bit more, but Mr. Taka for me is the goods.

If you are sticking in the LES or are there in the AM, get in line for a bagel and lox at Russ & Daughters. it will be worth it.

a random fav of mine going on 20 years is L'artusi in the West Village. just fantastic modern italian. i think it's still pretty difficult to get a table but you can typically walk in and get a spot at the bar for a late dinner around 10pm.

I used to work for Blue Ribbon so i would recommend a number of their restaurants around the city but the best is the original brasserie on Sullivan street in soho. they kind of popularized the bone marrow app and it's on point there along with the pupu platter. The fried chicken is unique and legenedary. the chicken is also on the menu at the BR sushi restaurants around the city and is a great share plate prior to sushi...check out the Izakaya on Orchard street in the LES.

NY outpost of Au Cheval is excellent. incredible burgers.

for the most part avoid little italy and chinatown for great food, the classics that made these neighborhoods great have migrated elsewhere.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Latest posts

Back
Top