Chicken • $
“The food is definitely excellent. Not expensive (the portions are decidedly generous) but cooked really well. The small place is rather dirty but when dining in China Town it is something that must be taken into account. The place is much loved by locals and New Yorkers, we also had a great time so I recommend it. Of all the nice ones I think the best were chicken and duck.“
“Clean, plugs for phones, good location.Burger was perfectly salted and flavored. Thin patty for a satisfying but light meal.Chicken sandwiching was very tender (dark meat) and had its own unique spices separate from the sauce.Fries were crispy and battered. Perfect.Recommend both!“
“Solid, well-seasoned, tender, and juicy fried chicken. I’ve heard about how spicy the fried chicken is, so I got scared and ordered the lowest spice level. I’m happy to report it had zero spiciness. If you like a little bit of heat, you should order the second lowest spice level.“
“Korean street snacks at @shingane_nyc including filled “buns”, gimbap, and more. This time I only got their more popular goddess bun and went with the cheese flavor. Appreciated the doughy and hot bun but wish that there could be more filling! Quite pricey for a snack so not something I’d be getting often.“
“This. Was. Unbelievable.The place has limited seating just a warning if you’re a big party- I got the chopped cheese platter over fries and my boyfriend got the chopped cheese sandwich with fries and we both got drinks.All together it was about $53!100000/10Dietary restrictions: Gluten free option“
“It was the most delicious and Korean restaurant I had in New York. I was very grateful to the owner for continuing to take care of me and provide good service. It's a shame I found out the day before I had to return home, but I really recommend it to anyone who plans to visit in the future.“
“Me and my family went to grab a quick bite. To our surprise the chicken was ?.. I mean we have been to Nashville and ate some good fried chicken but the sandwiches here were not only just as good, may be better. The chicken fries were also delicious and the sauce.. can’t say enough. Definitely going back before we leave…“
“My wife and I visited Handcraft Burgers and Brews for my birthday this past weekend. As soon as my wife opened the menu she knew that I was going to have to try the burger of the month which was a peanut butter and grape jelly topped hamburger with jalapenos, bacon and cheese. Admittedly I have never had peanut butter and jelly on a burger before but I figured I would try something new and see what all of the hype was about. Turns out, I loved it! Every bite was so flavorful and completely made my birthday lunch a worthwhile venture! We also tried the tater tots, because who doesn't love a good tater tot. We could have chosen from multiple dipping sauces but we decided to go with the garlic aioli and I am glad we did. I dipped each of my tater tots in the sauce and there was plenty for both of us to share. We were helped by Vanessa at the restaurant and she was very accommodating when I was having trouble using a coupon that I had for my birthday. All in all this was a wonderful choice for my birthday lunch and when we are in the area again I would definitely stop by and perhaps try the latest burger of the month along with some tater tots and garlic aioli dipping sauce of course!“
“A legend! Place was really small and theres no place to dine in, but once you got in you could feel the nostalgic & neighborhood friendliness atmosphere ? we had the fried oreo, I was skeptical at first, but it was soooo good. Eat it while it’s hot! A perfect dessert. Portion is quite big, you can share it up to 4 people. $7 each. They accept credit cards. Would live to try their other menu!“
“NO JOKE! The best empanada I've ever had!!!Its golden, flaky pastry shell was perfectly crisp. The filling itself was chock’full of seasoned meats, onions, and a hint of spice. Every bite was a burst of savory goodness, making it a memorable and must-try treat for anyone seeking an exceptional empanada.Vegetarian options: Cheese all day! Plenty of options for vegetarians.Kid-friendliness: Some of the nicest people in the world run this store. They are friendly and what kid DOESN’T like empanadas????!!!!!“
Kebab • $
“First time seeing this German fast food restaurant. There are about a dozen opened on the NYC greater metropolitan area. It is a shaved kebob place. The food was tasty enough. The fries were very good. Match up with the best fast food fries.Several “business” issues.1)This chain is new and different, so they should expect customers who are completely unfamiliar with the chain. The menu is confusing as to what is offered. A” Doner Box” , “ Doner Gym Box”, “KC Kebob” etc… were foreign to myself and every customer I watched on line. The video menu had little explanation. The customer Waiting online and getting to the register without fully understanding the menu is not a good business plans2) Offering fountain drinks is a necessity. Bottle drinks just add to the cost; which is not exactly cheap and offers little variety.3) They should offer more access to items like sauces, condiments and especially napkins. We had to hunt each down. Kinda cheap-ish I thought.Overall, the food was good for me personally. and I would return. I this review is intended for the owner/franchises to hopefully make the new customers feel comfortable. Hopefully, this chain succeeds because it is a nice, different Orion to the typical fast food places.“
“Finally a new Hot dog place that knows how to cook and serve great dogs. The deep fried Thumanns dog was the one I and my brother in law ordered and was not disappointed. The chili dog's chili had a little bite to it and added to the dog and the Sauerkrautone the kraut was drained before it was put on the dog so roll stayed fresh and fluffy not wet and gummy from drippy kraut. My go to place is Hirams but Dogs and More are already a close second for me. They care and it shows.“
“Food is really good but I waited nearly 20 minutes for my food. The burgers are great. Staff is friendly. They’re not wrong when they say you should get a double. I had two singles. The regular mash is good and the spicy mash is unique. The honey definitely makes it taste different than other burgers. Will definitely be back to try other parts of the menu.Parking: Parking is not too bad. Located right at the end of a busy Main Street. Not all of the meters work though“
“Best thing to happen to this food strip in AGES!Fresh ingredients and tasty recipes. The price is appropriate for the type of food you're getting, but even more so-the portion sizes and flavor are top notch. We've already stoped in multiple times so here are some of our take aways :-dolmades: honestly, the best l've ever had. And I try them EVERYWHERE. Not cheaply portions either - solid roll and you get 5 in an order. WORTH IT.-pita chips: clearly homemade and SO delicious. They're softer than the ones people are used to getting, but firm enough to really hold some hummusBowl/Wrap ingredients :BASES-med couscous: light and fluffy, not porridge-esque-warm garbanzo beans: Held their integrity during cooking so you're greeted with big pillows of seasoned goodness-farmers mix: more than just Romaine-reminiscent of a garden mix (arugula, kale, etc)SPREADS-zesty Feta: no words can do this justice. Chunky and full of love-roasted eggplant hummus: brought an almost Smokey flavor as opposed to regular hummus-Kalamata olive hummus: recommended by the young man making my dish and WOW so glad he did. I'm not a huuuuuuge olive fan and this was just a nice essence of kalamatas. I was afraid it would be too potent and take over the dish. QUITE THE OPPOSITE! Will never look back from other options!-tzatzki: mild flavor and perfect accompaniment to anything it touchesPROTEINFirst off, they offer the most GENEROUS protein portions.You 'get 2' so they let you do a full scoop of one and a full scoop of the other. Falafel is about 4 balls per serving so you can mix and match with another protein-Moroccan steak : nice sized slices/bits of spiced meat-lemon chicken: you can taste the citrus without it being overpowering. Also in nice sized pieces-chicken shawarma: insta classic ! The meat is almost buttery it's cooked so well-falafel: my personal favorite. You can taste how fresh they are ! No dryness here! Great Big Crunch surrounding a little pillow of happiness. And if you choose this as your protein, be prepared to be AMAZED at how much you get!TOPPINGSUnlike other stores of this kind, the toppings bar is unlimited!!! And that doesn't speak to the quality of the ingredients. Again, everything is so fresh and taken care of properly.Most of this part is self explanatory so I'll just touch on the parts we found interesting:-chickpea croutons: not nearly as hard as expected to be so that was a plus. The shell has a crisp but you won't worry about breaking a tooth-dolmades : if you're afraid to commit to a full order, here's your chance to try it ! You won't be disappointed-tabbouleh : such a lovely addition to the meal you just created. Adds flavor with the mint/parsley/onion heavenly goodness-cabbage: tried both the white and red at different times and both were tasty. Felt that the white took in more of the flavor around the dish while the red just added crunchDRESSINGS-any tahini option is the right answer. If you're not familiar with the taste of tahini to begin with (earthy if you will), then I would recommend a flavored one-roasted red pepper tahini: a gift from above ! There is a slight sweet yet smokey flavor that wraps everything together-garlic jalapeño tahini: not as spicy as you'd imagine so it just gives a nice lil zest to your dish-lemon & olive oil : depending on what you put in your order, this will help with overall texture. If you opted out of wet stuff (tomatoes, lettuce, etc) this is your choice !Lastly,The Earth Burger: like a big ole falafel and WOW did not disappoint. Maintained the integrity of the falafel (crispy outside, soft inside) while giving you the satisfying big bite you're looking for. Only complaint is since it is such a hearty size, maybe a size of tahini or tatziki should accompany it. But if you ask, they’ll give you a side !!Basically, this is a great asset to the area.Kind staff, smiling faces, clean sitting area and portion sizes that will have you stuffed all day!Their in house lemonade is the BEST !“
“One of favorite local go-to's, since there's one close by my job in Manhattan and now one near my home in Brooklyn. It's hard to decide what's better, the wonderful Chicken pops or the fantastic Chicken sandwiches and they also have some of the most unbelievably perfect fries in NY! Always delicious and thankfully NEVER overly salty.“
“One of the best seafood boils you can hope for!We were visiting NYC for 10 days, and I'm glad we found this place on our fourth day.It was soooo good that we had to go there twice!The people are so nice too.I've been back home for 3 days now, and I'm already craving their food.It's definitely recommended.“
“My mom and I have drove past this place for years and kept saying that one day we'll stop by and check it out. We just went yesterday and honestly did not expect the food to be as good as we anticipated. The owners were insanely nice, made the food from scratch, and the entire atmosphere of the place was welcoming. Highly recommend everyone to come here on the regular!“
“Happy with the Hackensack branch, before I had to drive 20 minutes now I have it close to home. The food is delicious and what I love most are their juices and smoothies..!! If you are on a diet, it has green juices and healthy smoothies. If not, I recommend my favorite, which is sapote or Mamey..!! The girls are nice, good service, super clean. Recommended 100%Dietary restrictions: Well I see that it has green juices, although I don't like them...!! But those who want healthy smoothies this is the place.Parking: Well, it has about 14 parking spaces, I don't think I counted them correctly, but the good thing is that I always find parking.Kid-friendliness: The portions are perfect for the little ones in the house, the empanadas and the yucca buns I know they love them.“
“I had the pleasure of stopping in here yesterday for lunch. I have to say it was a good choice to go check out. The chicken was crispy and super flavorful. I got the sweet chili chick'n pop combo. The garlic Aioli i got extra for dipping my friends into. Absolutely loved this spot, and I hope to get to visit it again in the future.“
“Had the beef kabab sandwich. Amazing! We immediately had to buy more. The diesel fries were good but a little too spicy: went well with the aoli and maple syrup dips which decreased the heat. Only 3 small stools inside so it is really a take out joint. Would definitely go back.“
“Great place for some excellent Belgium fries and tasty sauces! Very cool European vibe and aesthetics inside! My favorite sauce was the Sweet Mango. They will give you a sample plate of different sauces if you’re not sure what you would like.“
“We were two adults and our 6year old daughter. My classic beef and cheese was fantastic, wife’s crispy chicken burger was fantastic as well and my daghtur loved the cheeseburger. We also tried a slice pepperoni pizza in another stall which was good. Al and all WELL DONE!!“
“First time visiting this restaurant and it was great! The owner is a very pleasant, hospitable and a kind guy. Went above and beyond to cater to our needs. Food was very good and the owner, as mentioned, was very accommodating.W restaurant; would go again.“
“I was really excited to try Bel-Fries on my recent visit to NYC. Ordered frites with onion, peanut satay, mayo and some frite sauce in an effort to create Patatje Oorlog (Dutch War Fries). The result wasn’t as close as I expected as the sauces were a bit different, but overall it was still enjoyable.Great late night snack and cute spot outdoors to enjoy. The fries were fresh and warm and there were so many sauce options to choose from.“
“I recently tried the mango habanero chicken pop. Let me tell you, it was absolutely delicious! Aside from the amazing food, I also had a great experience with the cashier, Delia. She greeted me with a warm smile and was incredibly friendly throughout the transaction. Delia was efficient and professional, making sure my order was accurate and providing excellent customer service. Overall, I highly recommend trying the mango habanero chicken pop and be sure to say hi to Delia when you're there!“
Hamburger • $$
“Is it a hole-in-the-wall? yes. do the kitchen staff speak English? doubtful Is it the best burger I have eaten in years? Abso-f*****g-lutely!! the patty is perfectly seasoned, the bun is the exactly balance of firm and soft. the toppings are generous without being overwhelming. the fries are crisp without being overcooked. The Buffalo wings are amazing. if I had any issues it's that the soda is by the can, I'd prefer a bottle or fountain. 12 oz just isn't enough. and best of all, for NYC it is more than reasonably priced.“
“Amazing ambience, amazingly fast serving considering the crowd of hundreds inside. Finding a table may not be easy but people are all the time getting up and people occupying, so on and so forth. Service is ultra-fast with the staff quickly cleaning the tables the moment guest get up. Very nice crowd with a DJ blasting nice songs from the corner. Psychedelic at times, the ambience is great. The four toilets has a line to go to and they are clean.The chicken fingers is hot. Cannot believe it is so hot right down to the last finger. The curly fries are great. Price is justified. A must visit place if you are visiting Times Square, NY.“
“Flavors were amazing. Loved the Tangy Sauce that gave it a bit of a hit. I love japchae, but it is so much prep chopping everything. lol. The flavors were spot on and it was super quick. I left feeling super satisfied. My daughter and I shared it, as the portion was large enough for 2!“
“The burek is fantastic! Piping hot fresh. Your options are cheese, spinach, potatoes, apple and meat. Great price too! Other awesome options too on the menu. The service is fast and friendly. Tasty coffee. Very nice clean establishment. My dad has been here like 6x already. We're coming back actually in a few days.“
“I went to Ambo yesterday with my friend and we had a great afternoon hanging out at their lower east side location. The bowls were delicious with a great combination of grains, vegetables and proline. The food was light but filling and we were set for the whole day of scouting the city. The owners were around and we had a great time talking and hearing more about their business. Loved how passionately and lovely the food is made here.“
“Best Chic-fil-A served here and did not meet its taste in any other locations. One who reaches NewYork city by Penn Station this is the best and nearest place to grab a bite. We opted Spicy Chicken Sandwich and potato fries. Even though queues are lengthy, service is fast. Washrooms are decently maintained. Its closed on Sundays.“
“Great experience! Came here to try their items and they were generously giving out a tray with variety of traditional Korean food like bulgogi, Kim chi, spicy pork with rice to try for free with small little sweet rice cakes. It was so delicious with generous portions, the staff were very friendly and made sure everyone felt welcomed & taken care of!“
“I was very pleased to walk into this subway and to see a worker I think his name was Millard? Anyway he was great, we got to try his special sandwich together and as we did the oven exploded and flat bread went everywhere. He said “quick grab the Cookie tray.” As I grabbed it and began catching the bread Mr Beast walked in and a camera crew and told me I won 1 million dollars for helping Millard. Thanks Millard for changing my life and my sandwich order 5 cookies. If you like subway and can ignore the gorilla you will be okay!“
“On my way to work I saw a crowd of people standing around this little joint. Saw an egg & cheese sandwich on the menu. Didn’t hesitate at the prices! It was ready in like 3 minutes and it was delicious. Not late for my meeting. Friendly staff to top it off. I’ll be stopping here regularly on my office days, thank you guys!“
“I work in CT but placed an order on the phone with them (turned out to be DoorDash). When I called to confirm the lunch order, they didn't have any record of it. But Alexis (Asst GM) assured me that my executive and his team would get their lunch today. She researched my order and had me send all the details I could provide, took my phone number, and called me back several times to ensure we were all set. This was not a huge catering order, but she treated me with the same courtesy as if it were. I want to thank her for all of her assistance. I'm sure the team will enjoy their lunch!!!“
“I worked with Ma’s Tea House for a corporate event. Initially we wanted them to come on site at our NYC office location at make fresh bubble tea as people came into the office, which they do offer, but the building had a lot of specific requests which made it difficult to coordinate. We ended up deciding to switch to a delivery of 100 bubble teas in the morning for my event that same afternoon. From start to finish, they were very easy to work with and responsive. I stopped by the shop and Justin worked with me to decide on what would be best for delivery and what flavors would be good options. I even requested they add my company’s stickers to the cups along with their own and they did. Delivery was a little tough (but that was due to the location of the office in midtown, police officers not allowing vehicles to stop, etc.) but we eventually found each other for delivery and they helped bring the bubble teas into the building within the delivery time discussed.As for the bubble teas during the event, we decided on 50 white peach rose with strawberry popping boba and 50 passion fruit with mango popping boba. They were a HUGE hit and mostly gone within the hour from the start of the event which we didn’t expect. We were anticipating some leftovers by the end of the day, but in the end, there were none.Pricing was reasonable and comparable to other quotes that we received. Brian was great to work with. We would look to work with them again in the future!“
“Burgers and Chinese food at one place, never would have thought! Burgers were good, big and juicy, and relatively inexpensive. The "caramelized onions" were those fried onions you get from a can and not really caramelized onions. But for 10 bucks with fries and a can of soda, im ok with it.“
“I love this place the food is so good and they have amazing and kind staff, best food place in all of new jersey!!Vegetarian options: Large vegetarian options that are soooooo goodDietary restrictions: Has great halal food and vegetarian food i dream about this food sometimesParking: Very good and easy parkingKid-friendliness: I always get food from here with my 2 kids“
“I bumped into this shop shortly after they opened not too long ago. I was extremely pleased with my experience. Excellent juicy lamb and chicken gyro sandwiches, salads, and rice platter! All halal, too.They also serve other dishes. Their menu is not extensive, but I prefer this, since everything is made freshly and their turnover is really fast. The salads are very fresh, everything is juicy and their portions are very generous. The gyro sandwiches and platters include a can of soda, so everything is in my opinion very competitively priced.The people in the store are very kind and attentive, and I have become a frequent visitor who is greeted with a smile. When showing the place to a visiting family, who praised the platter the “best gyro” they ever had, the owner gave one of the kids an extra platter to enjoy later. I think this speaks for itself.Kid-friendliness: High chairs, very casual, very kid friendly operators.“
“This place is a god send. The food is super scrumptious and you can’t beat the price for the quality. I’ve had the chicken katsu cup and and the spicy pork cup and I’ve never been disappointed. The sauce for the food is also really good and I don’t even know what it is ?. Service is great and food always comes out quickly. If you’re thinking about coming to the this place please don’t hesitate. They deserves 5 stars and nothing less.“
“Loved the food! Metin provide such great service, from the free food to customizing the order exactly for over 40 people to all the good suggestions. Overall an amazing order. Highly recommend ordering from here for a fantastic catering meal.“
“My first time trying this new place and it was amazing!! the service was so great and nice. I got the “son of a bun” and it was soooo delicious. I also got the nutella churros and they were super good!! AND i got the onion rings and they were perfectly crispy. Highly recommend.“
“Food:Amazing, freshly made nice cooking from the cook. They always make sure you get your money's worth too.Service:Very good, the people are very nice, friendly and value their customersAtmosphere:Clean place, very modern, and some cute paintings on walls, the LED is nice and the place is neat and chillPersonal:Very nice local fast food. The cooking style reminds me of McDonald's. The store in my opinion could be better than McDonald's!Amazing!?????“
“Went to the opening on Astor place - it was booming in there! First time trying Caines, was pleasantly surprised as the service and speed. Food was okay, fries pretty salty - we advised them of the fries and they brought us new ones, very nice. Music was on! Just a tad bit loud, but hey, it was lunch time.“
“When my 5 yr old wants hot dogs randomly i thought of hanks franks from passing by so many times. Why not try it? You get a mom and pop feel. We ordered 2 dogs 1 with ketchup and 1 with cheese and cheesy fries. I have a gluten sensitivity so I took a small bite of the dog and it's great even my lil Eva ate all her fries and the rest of the hot dog. I would definitely go back!“
“A nice addition to central ave. the pita sandwiches (fluffers) are a huuuge portion. both chicken and lamb so yum and the sauces are awesome for dipping fries, you gotta get the pesto mayo. I think the cones are interesting, would go back to try that but ive always gotten a bowl or sandwich and haven't been disappointed. nice fusion cuisine and reasonable prices. def a good option for lunch or dinner if you're in the area.“
“Let me say. The chicken cheesesteak at this place is better then the other spots around the vicinity. Only 1-2 places make decent cheesesteaks. And I tell you. This one is real good. You gotta try it. I was shocked you guys got my attention.“
“We (group of 4) walked in and 3 (mexican looking) men were standing behind the counter. At that moment (2/10 - 7:35am) there was only one guest inside. They saw us looking at the board, trying to pick what to get (only 30 secs passed) and they started rushing us, so I went to the counter and kindly asking for what he does recommend: “everything is good”. Okay… then what is you favourite: “I like everything”. We were standing facing each other for a minute and he said get out the line then to serve others.Every one of us experienced extreme rudeness from these 3 guys.Very unpleasant start of the day coming here as a tourist and after showing respect and kindness towards them, this is what we got back. Disappointment.No complaint about the food.“
“I live right around the corner from this new Taco Bell, so today I finally decided to check it out, I was a little worried after reading the reviews but I had a great experience! My order was correct and the staff was very friendly and sweet to my son (he’s a toddler). The wait was maybe a good 10-15 minutes but honestly I’ve worked in a fast food restaurant before and it’s brand new so I have no complaints from me! I’d come again“