New York City houses many of the world’s most unique and exotic restaurants. Asian cuisine is no exceptional when it comes to food in the city. So if you happen to be in the area and are craving for some delectable Asian dishes? Look no further because here are the best Asian restaurants:
(1) Nobu
105 Hudson Street
New York, NY 10013
(212) 219-0500
Hours of Operation are as follows:
Lunch: Monday – Friday 11:45am – 2:15pm
Dinner: Monday – Sunday 5:45pm – 10:15pm
Is that a celebrity I see over there? Why yes! Celebrity sightings are frequent in this restaurant, located in the Tribeca area of New York City. Quite pricey for Japanese cuisine but the quality of the food at Nobu is exceptional. The service was excellent; the staff caters to your personal needs and taste. Try the miso cod, sashimi scallops, or the oysters with the ginger sauce. The sushi and sashimi satisfies my taste buds. The desserts are unique and tasty. The drinks are however expensive. Overall, delicious food in a classy restaurant is fine by me. You can never go wrong here because you know that the food is made of high quality. Prices start at $15. Reservations are recommended.
(2) Ruby Foo’s Times Square
1626 Broadway
New York, NY 10019
Hours of Operation are as follows:
Lunch: Daily 11:30am-5:00pm
Dinner: Sunday-Monday 5:00pm-11:00pm, Tuesday-Thursday 5:00pm-11:30pm, and Friday-Saturday 5:00pm-12:00am
Ruby Foo’s is an enormously popular pan-Asian restaurant on the Upper West Side. Sitting next to the bright lights of Times Square, the restaurants houses a unique palette of dishes. From Chinese to Thai and Japanese to Korean, you name it- most are there! Sushi, pad thai, and the stir fry are popular choices at the restaurant. The decoration is unbelievable: mahjong tiles line together, golden buddah statute stares into the crowd, and laterns illuminate the place. It’s surreal! The staff members cater to your demands. Prices start at $15. A crowd pleaser, especially to broadway audiences. Reservations are recommended.
(3) Nice Green Bo Restaurant
66 Bayard Street
New York, NY 10013
Hours of Operation are as follows:
Sunday-Saturday: 11:00am-12:00 am
Nice Bo Garden Restaurant is located in the heart of Chinatown. It is a small restaurant but the food portions are huge! Fan favorites are the scallion pancakes and the dumplings. The prices are good. You can spend just $10 and your taste buds would be satisfied. A lot of people go here so the wait might be a while but the serivce is quick! Save room for dessert because the Ice Cream Factory and Vivi Bubble Tea are conveniently located right across the street from here.
(4) Tao Restaurant
42 E 58th Street
New York City, NY 10022
Hours of Operation are as follows:
Lunch: Monday-Friday: 11:30am-5:00pm
Dinner: Sunday-Tuesday: 5:00pm-12:00am, Wednesday – Saturday: 5:00pm – 1:00am
Enter Tao means taking a trip across Asia! UPon entering, you submerge in an atmosphere so surreal and breathtaking. The restaurant is the hot spot for celebrities, athletes, etc. The restaurant sits 300 people and you can reserve for a private party at the skybox. There’s even a lounge and dining area. This pan-Asian restaurant specializes in authentic Hong Kong Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines. The best dishes are the kobe beef, kung pao chicken, dumplings, and spring rolls. Prices start at $15. Reservations in advance are recommended.
(5) Blue Ribbon Sushi
119 Sullivan Street
New York, NY 10012
Hours of Operation are as follows:
Sunday-Saturday: 12 pm- 2:00 am
One of the top sushi bars in the city. Raw fish cannot taste anymore better than this! Get the sashimi and sushi and your taste buds will fly! The sake is exotic and scrumptious. The atmosphere is quite small but welcoming. The staff members are friendly and the service is excellent. Just expect to wait during dinner time for your seat because that is when people frequently come. There are no reservations there. So go there quick and check out the delicious Japanese cuisine.
So if you happen to be in the city and suddenly have an urge to dine on Asian cuisine, then these are the restaurants to be in. You will not disappoint by your experience there! Happy eating, readers!
