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Abigael's - Kof K-permanently closed
Address: 1407 Broadway #4, New York, NY 10018
Phone:(212) 575-1407
Not to be missed:
  • Smoked Brisket Eggroll (Texas style, with barbecue vinaigrette and a chipotle potato salad) - AJK   
    (Mine was served frozen with a side of bad attitude-Dan)
  • Popcorn Chicken (fried golden, tossed with herbs, lemon and cayenne drizzle) - AJK

Barnea Bistro
Review: mochjas

La Brochette - OU
Address: 340 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
Phone:(212) 972-2200
Not to be missed:
  • Short rib spring rolls
  • peking duck confit
Reviews: here and here

Le Marais - OU
Address: 150 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036
Phone:(212) 869-0900
Not to be missed:
  • Chili Marocaine (Spicy lamb chili, avocado relish) - AJK, itsyehuda
  • Pepper steak - AJK+ Dan (With 2 people get and split the fries and mashed potatoes as free sides which are both great as well)
  • Warm chocolate cake - Dan
  • Prime Rib for One -itsyehuda
  • Grilled Chicken Salad -youG
  • Beef Jerky -youG
  • La Surprise -moish
  • Peanut butter dome-shnoz

Mike's Bistro - OU
Address: 127 E 54th St, New York, NY 10022
Phone:(212) 799-3911
Not to be missed:
  • Homemade Gnocchi (duck & chicken confit, roasted portobello mushrooms, fresh thyme, duck jus, white truffle oil, chives) - AJK and Dan
  • Dumplings - Dan
  • Short Ribs - Dan, AJK, Dr Moose
  • Fries - Dan
  • Frozen passion fruit daiquiri - Dan
  • Sweet Yam Fritters- Joe4007, mochada
  • crispy veal sweetbreads- ushdadude

Reserve Cut = OU
Address: 40 Broad St, New York, NY 10004
Phone:(212) 747-0300
Not to be missed:
  • Smoked Short Rib Tacos - Joe4007, Sport, judahk88, AJK, and bubble347, @Yehuda, Redbull3
  • Stuffed Jalapeno with lamb and couscous - Mocha
  • Porcini Mushroom soup-Dan (and Shiframeir 1st...)
  • BIGEYE TUNA TARTAR -- Perfect raw tuna round tower mixed with mango and ginger plus guac on top. - Shiframeir
  • Ambiance
  • Lunch: Grilled Chicken Avocado Sandwich - @Yehuda
Review: @Yehuda

Wall St Grill
Not to be missed:
  • Tuna Ribbons
  • Corned Beef Flatbread
  • Thai Beef
  • Rib Chop Steak
  • Brownies & fruit jewels Desserts
  • Ambiance - Upper Floor in the Day light


Talias - Rabbi Avrohom Marmorstein
Address: 668 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Phone:(212) 580-3770
Reviews: here

Wolf And Lamb - OK
Address: 10 E 48th St, New York, NY 10017
Phone:(212) 317-1950
Not to be missed:
  • Wolf and Lamb burger (Freshly Ground Ribeye, Arugula, Crispy Fried Shallots, Wild Mushroom)- AJK
  • Philly steak sandwich - AJK

UN Plaza Grill
Noi Due Carne



Burgers/Standard places

Amsterdam Burger Co. - OU CLOSED
Address: 654 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10025
Phone:(212) 362-0700
Not to be missed:
  • Mushroom & caramalized onion Burger - Dan, mochada
  • Breakfast Burger (with fried egg, bacon, potato w/ abc sauce) - AJK (top 3 burgers I've ever eaten),  Chaim'l
  • Yam Fritters (with hot sauce) - AJK (incredible)
  • Buffalo Wings (with ranch sauce) - Ayman, Dan, mochada, "these things are incredible" - @Yehuda's wife
  • Orange Jalapeno Lemonade - AJK, mochada
  • French Fries - @Yehuda, mochada
  • BBQ Pulled Beef Sandwich - Dan, @Yehuda
Pics from @Yehuda's dinner can be found here.

Deli Kasbah

Mr Broadway - OU
Address: 1372 Broadway, New York, NY 10018
Phone:(212) 921-2152
Not to be missed:
Hatzolah Roll - stbaum


Dairy

Abaita - OK

My Most Favorite Food

Noi Due - OK
Address: 143 W 69th St, New York, NY 10023
Phone:(212) 712-2222
Not to be missed:
  • Coffee Drinks - Dan
  • Mac & Cheese Balls!!! - Dan
  • Eggplant Parm - Dan
  • Gnocchi - Dan
  • Ravioli- Dan
  • Capri Panini- Dan

lox cafe real nice small cafe delicious culinary food/sandwiches
deviled eggs is a must must
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5640 on: February 07, 2023, 11:56:46 AM »
Tier 1: Tabernacle or Barnea.
Tier 2: Mike Bistro, Rothschild TLV, Reserve Cut.
Tier 3: Le Marais, W&L, UNPG, WSG, Talias.
very surprised by the tabernacle love, would love to hear underlying methodology. tab is the best place to get kosher lunch in the city based on value. but top tier?
in any event these options all depend on what u are looking for and on different price points/mood etc.

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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5641 on: February 07, 2023, 01:23:47 PM »
very surprised by the tabernacle love, would love to hear underlying methodology. tab is the best place to get kosher lunch in the city based on value. but top tier?
in any event these options all depend on what u are looking for and on different price points/mood etc.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5642 on: February 07, 2023, 01:53:38 PM »
Tier 1: Tabernacle or Barnea.
Tier 2: Mike Bistro, Rothschild TLV, Reserve Cut.
Tier 3: Le Marais, W&L, UNPG, WSG, Talias.


I would bump up wsg at least one tier.

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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5643 on: February 07, 2023, 01:55:46 PM »

I would bump up wsg at least one tier.
Could be. I was only there once and it was during 2020 COVID.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5644 on: February 07, 2023, 01:58:44 PM »
Could be. I was only there once and it was during 2020 COVID.


They’ve definitely upped their game from when they initially opened imo

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« Reply #5645 on: February 07, 2023, 02:02:02 PM »

I would bump up wsg at least one tier.
agree there was definite improvement in food and service
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5646 on: February 07, 2023, 02:04:05 PM »

They’ve definitely upped their game from when they initially opened imo
Good to know. I'll have to go back :)
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5647 on: February 07, 2023, 02:08:42 PM »
There's also Sen Sakana
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5648 on: February 07, 2023, 02:10:17 PM »
There's also Sen Sakana
Right, excellent food and drinks, though truly horrendous desserts drops it down for me.

Tier 1: Tabernacle or Barnea.
Tier 2: Mike Bistro, Rothschild TLV, Sen Sakana, Reserve Cut.
Tier 3: Le Marais, W&L, UNPG, WSG (*2020 visit), Talias.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5649 on: February 07, 2023, 02:11:55 PM »
Right, excellent food and drinks, though truly horrendous desserts drops it down for me.


Crap service too
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5650 on: February 07, 2023, 02:16:11 PM »
Crap service too
We went at 5pm and told them we had a flight to catch. Got us out nice and fast as requested, but I can't speak about service for a regular dinner.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5651 on: February 07, 2023, 07:10:08 PM »
Did you want some whine with that?

Sorry if my tone was off or something, but I wasn’t whining about the rankings I just wanted to understand rationale. As you quote I have disclosed my relationship with wsg several times, though of course I think :) I’m very impartial in terms of my rankings (I would personally put other tier 1 restaurants above wsg as “higher level/better top-level steak product”, though I think wsg is elevated when weather is good for its outdoor seating/drinks and somewhat lower pricing to the top places).
Sadly, I eat at these restaurants a lot (except sen sakana, never been) and while I think tabernacle is an excellent option at its price point (and have eaten there twice in the last 7 days), I’m not impressed anywhere near mike’s, Barnea and reserve cut in terms of similar dinner pricing but much better ambiance, service and of course food (and I think mikes and rc should be “tier 1” as, if money isn’t an issue, these are great classy dinner places you can bring work people to without complaints (other than bill)).

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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5652 on: February 07, 2023, 07:19:09 PM »
Sorry if my tone was off or something, but I wasn’t whining about the rankings I just wanted to understand rationale. As you quote I have disclosed my relationship with wsg several times, though of course I think :) I’m very impartial in terms of my rankings (I would personally put other tier 1 restaurants above wsg as “higher level/better top-level steak product”, though I think wsg is elevated when weather is good for its outdoor seating/drinks and somewhat lower pricing to the top places).
Sadly, I eat at these restaurants a lot (except sen sakana, never been) and while I think tabernacle is an excellent option at its price point (and have eaten there twice in the last 7 days), I’m not impressed anywhere near mike’s, Barnea and reserve cut in terms of similar dinner pricing but much better ambiance, service and of course food (and I think mikes and rc should be “tier 1” as, if money isn’t an issue, these are great classy dinner places you can bring work people to without complaints (other than bill)).
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What you have to remember is for most they've been to these places tops a handful of times so everything is based on that experience.

And these are not Michelin star restaurants so they definitely have bad nights.

So, if RC had a bad night when Dan went or Tab had an amazing night it'll easily change rankings.

Personally I hate Mike's due to going there one time and having a really bad experience.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5653 on: February 07, 2023, 07:24:54 PM »

What you have to remember is for most they've been to these places tops a handful of times so everything is based on that experience.

And these are not Michelin star restaurants so they definitely have bad nights.

So, if RC had a bad night when Dan went or Tab had an amazing night it'll easily change rankings.

Personally I hate Mike's due to going there one time and having a really bad experience.

This 100% 

Unfortunately it’s very hard to accurately rate a place without going a few times which is a shame considering the prices they charge.

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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5654 on: February 07, 2023, 07:28:38 PM »
1000% that’s why I love this thread. Lots of varied experiences really help bc it’s hard to trust some idiot who may be an instagrammed with free dinner saying this is the best place on gkrf. I actually think the annual dansdeals (tm) rankings with some bones on it and methodology and price points would be really valuable, but then Dan/you may face blowback from all the crazy owners.
Btw I had a bad Mike’s experience the first time I went with mrs (I was underwhelmed by the gnocchi/short rib I mistakenly assumed I’d like like everyone else) but since then have had more than a handful of great ones, including hosting a closing dinner with very very rich nonkosher people who all loved it. U should note u had a bad experience last time and try ‘em again…

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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5655 on: February 07, 2023, 08:30:15 PM »
1000% that’s why I love this thread. Lots of varied experiences really help bc it’s hard to trust some idiot who may be an instagrammed with free dinner saying this is the best place on gkrf. I actually think the annual dansdeals (tm) rankings with some bones on it and methodology and price points would be really valuable, but then Dan/you may face blowback from all the crazy owners.
Yep. We have had plans for something along those lines for about 7 years now, just low down on the priority list.

Btw I had a bad Mike’s experience the first time I went with mrs (I was underwhelmed by the gnocchi/short rib I mistakenly assumed I’d like like everyone else) but since then have had more than a handful of great ones, including hosting a closing dinner with very very rich nonkosher people who all loved it. U should note u had a bad experience last time and try ‘em again…
I'm actually upset at them though, got their fancy 2 person steak for like $250 and it was inedible. Waiter came and asked if we were done... There was 1 bite out of a massive steak. Told him it wasn't edible and we were done, it was charcoaled and awful flavor to boot. He said he'll see what he can do, then brought the check and that's that.
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« Reply #5656 on: February 07, 2023, 10:30:28 PM »
Yep. We have had plans for something along those lines for about 7 years now, just low down on the priority list.
I'm actually upset at them though, got their fancy 2 person steak for like $250 and it was inedible. Waiter came and asked if we were done... There was 1 bite out of a massive steak. Told him it wasn't edible and we were done, it was charcoaled and awful flavor to boot. He said he'll see what he can do, then brought the check and that's that.
ugh, that's insane (and i know how much that hurts). I would hope Mike wasnt in bc he is usually a real mensch (the guy tzvi in the front is too). i wonder if u pm them they will give you a free steak next time....

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« Reply #5657 on: February 08, 2023, 01:14:46 AM »
Yep. We have had plans for something along those lines for about 7 years now, just low down on the priority list.
I'm actually upset at them though, got their fancy 2 person steak for like $250 and it was inedible. Waiter came and asked if we were done... There was 1 bite out of a massive steak. Told him it wasn't edible and we were done, it was charcoaled and awful flavor to boot. He said he'll see what he can do, then brought the check and that's that.
Very uncharacteristic of Mikes. It's the only restaurant in NY where I have a real relationship and feel at home. Their problem is less innovative dishes and subpar design/ambiance but it works well for them and attracts an older, more conservative and more established clientele.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5658 on: February 08, 2023, 07:37:23 AM »
ugh, that's insane (and i know how much that hurts). I would hope Mike wasnt in bc he is usually a real mensch (the guy tzvi in the front is too). i wonder if u pm them they will give you a free steak next time....
Very uncharacteristic of Mikes. It's the only restaurant in NY where I have a real relationship and feel at home. Their problem is less innovative dishes and subpar design/ambiance but it works well for them and attracts an older, more conservative and more established clientele.
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Re: Manhattan Kosher Restaurants
« Reply #5659 on: February 08, 2023, 09:08:01 AM »
Who would name a kosher restaurant with such a name? Sen "Sakana"....  :-\
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