You got to love the way Koreans eat, for they send out that Banchan (small dishes of food) for free every meal, and the Banchan at Wonjo is really good!
A vegetable noodle soup in a seafood broth was really nice and soothing, yet misleading, for there was zero seafood to be found. The flavor was good enough to satisfy my late night cravings though, so it was ok.
So get your late night Korean fix at Wonjo, what else would you do at 2 in the morning?
Wonjo
23 W. 32nd Street (bet. 5th and 6th)
New York, NY 10001
212-695-5815
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( 3 / 20 )After seeing my friend Josh Ozersky do a piece about the char siu (roast pork) at Sun Sai Gai for his channel www.ozersky.tv, I knew I had to stop by and check it out for myself. And after my meal there two weeks ago, I can confirm that Josh does know what he is talking about-it was some good stuff! I also got some of their roast duck, which was fabulous, and a bun with sausage in it. My total bill came to around $20, and the NYC Foodie was a happy diner once again, satisfied by the culinary treasures of Chinatown.
Sun Sai Gai
220 Canal St.
New York, NY 10013
212-964-7256
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( 3 / 51 )I like big butts and I cannot lie; pork butt, which is actually the shoulder of the pig. I love me that butt.
If you never had the Bo Ssam from Momofuku Ssam, you should. It's whole slow cooked pork shoulder, a dozen oysters, white rice, bibb lettuce, ssäm jiang (korean bbq sauce), kimchi and ginger scallion sauce. The dish is essentially pork and condiments wrapped in lettuce, but it's out of this world. It is mind-blowing and amazing. It costs $200, so you should go with around 8 people as I did last week, and it turns out to be a fabulous deal!
The meat is so tender, wonderful, and delicious, your taste buds will scream in a frenzy of wonder and enjoyment. There is a lot of meat on the butt, so come hungry. Add an oyster to your bite, and it will take you across culinary boundaries you have never dreamed possible.
Here is the food porn, but go for yourself if you have the chance; not only is it worth it, it'll change your life.
Momofuku Ssam
207 2nd Ave (at 13th St.)
New York, NY 10003
www.momofuku.com
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( 2.8 / 71 )Mexican Food in NYC? Whatever. I do enjoy a few spots, and one spot that gets it right is Mercadito. They have one of the best fish tacos in NYC! Last week when I had their estilo baja ($14.50), beer battered mahi mahi, mexican style coleslaw, chipotle aioli, queso fresco, chipotle-balsamic vinaigrette, it was just reconfirmed to me. These perfectly cooked tacos, come with tender fish, splendidly battered, and not overly-so, great flavor, and balance of hotness and crunch. Put it in your mouth, smile, and enjoy. Pair it with one of their fabulous margaritas, and smile some more.
Mercadito
179 Avenue B (bet. 11th and 12th)
New York, NY 10009
212-529-6490
www.mercaditorestaurants.com
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( 2.8 / 71 )Ah, the burger from Shake Shack. Many New Yorkers love this burger. Many rave it's the best in NYC. I disagree. I've had some decent burgers from the Shack in Madison Square Park, but waiting in line for a hamburger always makes me squeal, cringe, and run away. The last burger I had from the Shake Shack at the Madison Square Park location, was overcooked and unacceptable.
I stopped by the most recent Shake Shack that opened on 44th and 8th in the new Intercontinental Hotel, right down the block from Times Square, and ordered a double Shackburger ($7.25) and cheese fries ($3.75). The burger was really good, excellent, and tasty. The fries were not really good at all, they never have been. But, I am happy for all tourists and people who work and live in Midtown West that the Shack has opened. Because when they are hitting their stride, they make a fine ass buger.
Shake Shack
691 8th Avenue (at 44th Street)
New York, NY 10036
www.shakeshack.com
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