dishes they are not known for but delicious

[foodwhisperer]

Although Ippudo is most known for its ramen, I highly recommend their tako yamaimo ponzu, which is a cold tender octopus , they add some shrimp, layers of ponzu, tako, shrimp , yamaimo ( mountain yam) , and gelatin cubes. really good treat. The annin tofu dessert is amazing.
Can anyone recommend dishes in restaurants that arent what they are most known for?
Another example is the duck in Soba Koh. or the lamb chops in Megu.

[Pan]

A few thoughts:

Brisket at Katz's - if you get it juicy, it's almost as good as the pastrami.

Orange (or is it called Tangerine?) Beef at Cantoon Garden - best I've had in years!

Fried Rice at Cantoon Garden - also excellent.

[tbear]

Veal Parm at Palm Too.

[foodwhisperer]

Veal Parm at Palm ,, hmmm sounds like something worth trying ,, suprised they dont call it Veal Palm,,,,,lobster at the Palm is good too

[eeee]

Artisanal is known for cheese and cheese-containing dishes but I have always had fantastic oysters there.

[foodwhisperer]

Ive never been to Artisanal, but fantastic oysters sounds good to me, i'll be there soon

[bigjeff]

how's their fruit de mer? or you just stick with oysters?

[Polecat]

The deep fried banana at Mei Li Wah:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/605528
p.

[princeofpork]

Most folks rave about the burgers at Mollys, but I think the Fish and Chips are the best in the city.

[curiousgeo]

I'll keep that in mind for my next visit, thanks.

[sam1]

the steak with marrow custard mustard is possibly one of the finest cuts of beef ive ever had at gotham...

[steakrules85]

I don't want to sound like I am insulting you .. but isn't it called the Gotham Steak because it is something they ARE KNOWN for. Gotham's steak has been on their menu since they opened and they will never take it off because it is a signature entree. The OP wants recs for things that places aren't known for.

While on the topic of Gotham Bar and Grill, I would say their soft shell crabs and lobster are better examples..amazing!

[sam1]

it was a special when i last had it and not on the menu...i may be mistaken but i only think theyve added it recently.

the reason i mentioned it is its definitely not your typical steakhouse. ive rarely heard anyone appreciate it until recently on chowhound boards.

[steakrules85]

Perhaps you are talking about the 65 day dry aged steak they were featuring recently and not their usual steak?

[foodwhisperer]

the cheese steak at katz' is very good ,, better quality meat than usual cheesesteak.

[steakrules85]

Interesting....

[ConOrama]

is it on the brisket?

*the katz cheesesteak. posted in the wrong spot.

[foodwhisperer]

the cheese steak at katzs is not brisket

[big o]

On the Gotham Bar & Grill website, the dish is listed as "Grilled New York Steak".

[steakrules85]

Yep thats their classic steak.

[big o]

Just felt compelled to point out that the steak is not named after the restaurant and -- as Sam mentioned -- the dish is rarely mentioned on these boards.

I actually think the seafood salad is more widely considered to be the restaurant's signature dish.

[jakew8]

Mussels and fries at Via Emilia. My wife vouches for the mussels (I'm not a fan of mussels) and we both raved about the fries.

[steakrules85]

Peter Luger french fries and onion rings. Both are some of the best I have ever had. Everyone always talks about the german potatoes but both of these sides far outshine them in my opinion.

Strip House's creamed corn with pancetta is outstanding as well.

[LeahBaila]

Luger's onion rings are incredible, as is their cheeseburger.
While most go for the pancakes, I love the biscuit breakfast sandwich at Clinton St.
Chips & guacamole: Chipotle
Reese's Peanut Butter Cup cookie: Big Booty Bread Co.
Burger: La Esquina

www.thelunchbelle.com

[steakrules85]

Oh yeah while on the topic of Clinton Street Bakery, their brown sugar bacon is unbelievable.

[bothrops_asper]

I second the burger at la esqina.

I also really like the number 45 at pho bang on Mott -- Bun Bo Xao Sauteed Sliced Beef Lettuce On Rice Vermicelli. I get it almost as often as their pho.

[LeahBaila]

Right? The burger is great!

www.thelunchbelle.com

[windycity]

At Pho Bang Mott, the pork belly on shrimp chips with mint and lettuce app is crazy good.

[bigjeff]

sounds good, thanks!