THELION’S 3 Favorite Manhattan Restaurants

New York City is known for their Restaurants and Food scene. Here are my 3 Favorite Manhattan Restaurants so you can eat good while you’re here.

All Restaurants in this list you can walk in and get a table with a short wait, or a very easy to get reservation.

$ – BBQ Olive Chicken

Walk in / Grab & Sitdown / Take Out

Located in conveniently on 32nd st in Midtown Manhattan in the Koreatown Neighborhood. A 5 minute walk from the big Macys on 34th St Herald Sq and a 10 minute walk from Times Square.

25 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001

Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken in a Cafeteria Style Setting, or grab and go. 

Enjoy Korean Fried Chicken in Honey Garlic, Soy Garlic, and other flavors

Pair with Rice Bowls, Korean Rice Cakes, sodas and beer.

There’s something for everybody.

Open everyday from 11AM-10PM. (According to Google Maps*)

If you only have 30 minutes, this is your spot.

Located in conveniently on 32nd st in Midtown Manhattan in the Koreatown Neighborhood. A 5 minute walk from the big Macys on 34th St Herald Sq and a 10 minute walk from Times Square.

$$ – Koku Ramen

Everybody likes ramen. I’ve eaten here 8-9 times with different friends everytime, and they all really enjoyed their meal.

Start with Appetizers like Chicken Buns, Takoyaki (Fried Octopus Balls), and Fries.

Enjoy Ramen with Pork, Chicken, or Tofu. You can choose your spice level.

The service is good, the ambience is really fun, and the conversations always flow whenever I come here to teat.

The Food usually comes out 15-20 minutes after you order. That is pretty quick service.

$$$ – BCD Tofu House

If a friend is visiting New York and wants some Korean Food, I bring them here.

Enjoy Pork, Beef, Seafood, and Tofu Dishes (for my Vegetarian folks). On a cold day, enjoy their Signature Soon Tofu Stews with toppings like Seafood, Kimchi, and more.

The Banchan (side dishes) are also delicious. Enjoy Macaroni, Fish Skin, Kimchi, and my favorite a small fried fish.

The Banchan are starters, but if you want more of any of them, just ask! They’re complimentary.

For 2 people*

You can share an appetizer, get 2 entrees, and 2 non-alcoholic beverages for $100-$110 after tax and tip. 

My favorites are the Seafood Tofu Stew, the Galbi, Bulgolgi, and the Bimbibop.

A decent deal for Midtown Manhattan

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