SoHo & Chinatown
In his first solo venture, chef Cédric Vongerichten – son of restaurant royalty, Jean-Georges – wields the flavors of Bali with a French flair at Wayan,…
Must-see restaurants in SoHo & Chinatown
SoHo & Chinatown
Hidden down a narrow lane, 1920s Nom Wah Tea Parlor might look like an American diner, but it's actually the oldest dim sum place in town. Grab a seat at…
SoHo & Chinatown
Whether it's espresso at the front bar, cheese from the deli or long-and-lazy Italian feasting in the sunken dining room, Il Buco's trendier spin-off…
SoHo & Chinatown
Named after the crime-com film starring Heath Ledger, Two Hands encapsulates Australia's relaxed, sophisticated cafe culture. Dream of Byron Bay over…
SoHo & Chinatown
Whether you're looking to share a plate of cheese with your friends or indulge in a proper New York brunch, the Grey Dog won't disappoint. It does…
SoHo & Chinatown
The butcher's daughter certainly has rebelled, peddling nothing but fresh herbivorous fare in her whitewashed cafe. While healthy it is, boring it's not:…
SoHo & Chinatown
'Gelso' means mulberry in Italian – a reference to this historic intersection in Little Italy. Except here the red-checkered tablecloths have been…
SoHo & Chinatown
Offering arguably the best Peking duck in the region, the eponymous restaurant has a variety of set menus that include the house specialty. The space is…
SoHo & Chinatown
Named in honor of two 19th-century racing horses, this buzzing bistro leads the charge with competent twists on comfort surf and turf. Request a table in…
SoHo & Chinatown
This no-frills storefront doles out some of the best banh mi in town – crisp, toasted baguettes generously stuffed with hot peppers, pickled carrots,…
SoHo & Chinatown
Famed for its version of the Brooklyn blackout cake, regularly called the best chocolate cake in the USA, this prim little bakeshop has plenty of other…
SoHo & Chinatown
It's hard to resist this Italian charmer, nostalgically cluttered with copper pots, kerosene lamps and antique furniture. Sink your teeth into seasonal,…
SoHo & Chinatown
The Mexican dishes on ATLA's menu – enchiladas, quesadillas, tacos, chilaquiles – might sound like standard fare, but here they've been elevated to fine…
SoHo & Chinatown
One of NYC's best and most well-known patisseries has more to offer than just cronuts (its world-famous doughnut-croissant hybrid), including buttery…
SoHo & Chinatown
A shamelessly flamboyant combo of pink, palm prints and Dolly and Barbra portraits, New York's campest diner keeps things fabulous with its hand-rolled,…
SoHo & Chinatown
Food fiends flock to Lan Larb for cheap, flavor-packed Thai. It specializes in larb, a spicy, minced-meat salad from Thailand's northeast Isan region (try…
SoHo & Chinatown
Festively strung lights, foldaway chairs and Mexican men flipping tacos in an old VW Kombi: if you can't make it to the Yucatan shore, here's your Plan B…
SoHo & Chinatown
Tweeting away on SoHo's western fringe, skinny Charlie Bird is all about local produce, rustic Italian know-how and clever homespun twists. Mingle at the…
SoHo & Chinatown
Rubirosa’s infallible family recipe for its whisper-thin pie crust lures a steady stream of patrons from all over the city. Shovel slices from the bar…
SoHo & Chinatown
With a look best described as doll-house-meets-hipster-diner, super-cute Lovely Day seems like an incongruous setting for cheap, Thai-influenced…
SoHo & Chinatown
Clear the Gauloise smoke from your eyes and blink twice if you think you're in Paris: bistroesque Gitane has that kind of louche vibe. This is a classic…
SoHo & Chinatown
Whether perched at the bar or dining snugly in the back room, you can always expect smart, farm-to-table comfort grub at this see-and-be-seen stalwart…
SoHo & Chinatown
In the borderlands where Chinatown morphs into SoHo, this food and retail market unavoidably turns heads. The warehouse-like dining area is a world tour…
SoHo & Chinatown
Almost always packed, this minute, cash-only cafe has all the bases covered: 'brekkie'-friendly avo toast (mashed avocado on ciabatta or eight-grain toast…
SoHo & Chinatown
Lovely little spot with alfresco dining that has inexpensive prix-fixe options both for lunch and dinner. Inside it's a romantic wood and white-tablecloth…
SoHo & Chinatown
Little M'O gives tongues a solid workout with its dense, silky gelato. In addition to normal flavors, M'O offers dairy-free options, such as fresh mango…
SoHo & Chinatown
Food bloggers hyperventilate at the mere mention of this small chain's hand-pulled noodles. The burgers are also menu stars: tender lamb sautéed with…
SoHo & Chinatown
It’s all about the food at this no-frills Chinese spot: gorgeous xiao long bao served in steaming drums, heaping portions of greasy noodles and gleaming…
SoHo & Chinatown
Still the king of bistros after more than 20 years, bustling (OK, loud) Balthazar is never short of a mob. That’s all thanks to three winning details: its…
SoHo & Chinatown
Estela is on many of NYC's top spots to eat lists, but it may be resting on its laurels just a bit. The food is tasty, no question, with quirky flavor…
SoHo & Chinatown
This clean French bistro, homewares store and 'secret garden' feels like it's been picked up and placed here from Provence. Enjoy quiche lorraine or…
SoHo & Chinatown
Channeling Barcelona, this expansive, welcoming tapas joint serves both classic and classic-with-a-twist morsels, dexterously assembled in the open…
SoHo & Chinatown
This foodie-forward supermarket has been a New York institution for over 25 years. Originally a wholesale supplier to restaurants, it sells great produce…
SoHo & Chinatown
It's a good sign when other local restaurant staff can be found at this spruced-up, well-managed place chowing down on outstanding roast meats, especially…
SoHo & Chinatown
Take your palate to steamy Melaka at this bustling temple to Chinese-Malay cuisine. Savor the sweet, the sour and the spicy in classics such as tangy…
SoHo & Chinatown
This mega-popular and quirky little spot combines three places really: a stand-while-you-eat taco window, a casual Mexican cafe (entrance on Lafayette St)…
SoHo & Chinatown
Serves exquisite vegetarian and kosher cuisine with Cantonese flavors like a vegetarian duck noodle soup, spinach rice rolls and vegetarian 'roast pork'…
SoHo & Chinatown
It's a miracle the oven door hasn't come off at this classic standing-room-only slice joint, its brick walls hung with shots of celebrity fans like Rebel…
SoHo & Chinatown
Squeeze into this hole-in-the-wall for some of the fluffiest, tastiest bao (steamed buns) in Chinatown. Made on-site by bellowing Chinese cooks, fillings…
SoHo & Chinatown
One of the best places to chomp on Cantonese cuisine, bright, bustling Amazing 66 draws waves of local Chinese immigrants pining for a taste of home. Join…
