Need lunch recommendations in Murray Hill
Just moved jobs from Jackson Heights to Park Ave - Murray Hill area. So far I love the area and am a bit overwhelmed for choice. I already developed an addiction to the cuban roast pork sandwiches at Tina's Restaurant over on Madison and after balking at the prices at Curry in a Hurry i got some delicious Haleem in Lahori Kabab across the street. So here are my questions.
Which are the best Thai, Mexican, Desi, Chinese and Italian (pizza) places - there seem to be a lot to choose from.
I also miss my South American stuff from Queens and have not seen any here - is there anything close by for rice and beans - other than the aforementioned Tina's - and lastly - as if that was not enough - is there any Afghan place nearby?
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Tina's Restaurant
179 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016
Curry in a Hurry
119 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
Lahori Kabab
124 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016
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Motosport
Feb 14, 2012 06:32 AM
Jaiya for fabulous Thai
Mapo Tofu or Hunan Manor across the street for excellent Chinese
Grand Central Oyster Bar for oysters and chowder skip the rest of the menu
Sarge's for a great pastrami sammich
Vezzo has tasty thin crust pizza-----
Grand Central Oyster Bar
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017Sarge's Delicatessen
548 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Vezzo
178 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Jaiya
396 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Mapo Tofu
338 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Hunan Manor
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L'amazou is the best for sandwiches. Chinese I stick with Noodles on 28th on 29th. I think noodles has better food when you eat in.
Thai is tough in 3rd I go to all 3 near each other because they all have certain dishes that are great. ThaiNY has good prices. Jaiya has the best Panang I have ever had as
well as Tom Yun soup (they bring fire to your table, how do you say no to that. ). Soi 30 also has some good Thai and cheaper then Jaiya.Indian you have to just eat at a lot of places. Check out Handi, all the cabbies go there.
I have not found any good Mexican so I end up at Rodeo Bar.
For Pizza I stick with Pastafina. They always have good slices available. If you like ala vodka sauce you have got to try their pasta with Pastafina sauce pink. It is ala vodkaish with some vegetables
Make sure to go get a Carl's Cheese steak with the works and cheese wiz ASAP.
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Lamazou
370 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Carl's Steaks
507 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Noodles 28
417 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Jaiya
396 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Pastafina
388 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Rodeo Bar
375 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016ThaiNY
394 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Haandi
113 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Soi 30
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Now that we have been in the area for about 9 months, just thought i would give an update on where we find ourselves eating.
Immediate faves were Tina's, Haandi, Little Basil and EataPita (is there better falafel in NY? Doubt it.). Later we added Vezzo, Thai NY, Taan, the Murray Hill Diner and the spectacular Persian Grill Ravagh. Of course we still frequent the likes of Guy & Gallard, Europa Cafe (which has an entrance inside our building), Bread & Butter and Silo but usually for take-out or in the case of G&G - a burger with their great curly fries.
I don't work for a bank so its unlikely even with a bonus if I will ever get to Artisanal, Wolfgang's or any of the old French places which still dot the neighbourhood, but I am quite happy with the area.-----
Tina's Restaurant
179 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016Vezzo
178 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Murray Hill Diner
222 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Ravagh
11 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016ThaiNY
394 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Taan Thai
17 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016Eata Pita
441 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016Guy & Gallard
475 Park Ave S, New York, NY 10016Europa Cafe
2 Park Ave, New York, NY 10016Little Basil
153 E 26th St, New York, NY 10010Haandi
113 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016›9 Replies-
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rose water
Feb 14, 2012 02:51 AM
Ravagh spectacular, huh? I wrote them off years ago (along with just about every Iranian restaurant in NYC), but would love to revisit if they've improved. Can you tell me more? Thanks!
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re: rose water
I have to agree on this one. I am a huge Ravagh fan. Best kebobs and hummus in the city that I have tried and the portions are great.
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re: rose water
Best kebabs I ever tasted anywhere. Some of the best rice too - especially the one with cherries. Their babaganouh is awesome and they have a really weird frozen noodle/cream/rose water and cherry dessert which is one of the most unique dishes I have ever tasted.
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Ravagh
11 E 30th St, New York, NY 10016-
re: butterchicken2nan
rose water
Feb 24, 2012 04:41 AM
Mmmm....I'm a huge fan of faloodeh, the rose watery shlushy with frozen rice noodles. Most places in the US don't really do it right, and serve up frozen blocks of hacked up noodles. If they do it well--slushy, long noodles--I'm totally there! (And mixing in with Iranian saffron ice cream, yum). Thanks for the info.
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re: butterchicken2nan
"... or any of the old French places which still dot the neighbourhood...."
The only "old" French bistro would be La Petite Auberge, a favorite of ours. However, after having been there for more than 30 years, the owners retired, and it closed in October.
Other than Artisanal, the only other French spot is Le Parisien, but it's hardly old. Took over the space on 33rd, b/t Lex & 3rd about two years ago. Very good food and cozy ambiance.
Bistro Lamazou (obviously, same owners as the boutique cheese and food shop with excellent sandwiches), opened about a year ago. Delicious Mediterranean/Moroccan cuisine and very nice surroundings. You might want to check the various menu options to see if any fit your budget.
Bistro Lamazou photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157628486214917/
The Three Hens, on the corner of Lex & 28th, might work for you. We've been there once for lunch and thought the food was pretty good.
The Three Hens photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157628626644979/
http://thewizardofroz.wordpress.com
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Artisanal
2 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10016Le Parisien
163 E 33rd St, New York, NY 10016Bistro Lamazou
344 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010The Three Hens
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princeofpork
Feb 16, 2012 10:33 AM
I think Bistro Lamazou really missed the mark with the decor and the price point. The food is good but the atmosphere is just off. Its too dark for the industrial type decor and with a small client base it always appears closed or closing. I also think the price point it too high for the neighborhood.
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re: princeofpork
janethepain
Feb 16, 2012 01:40 PM
BINGO. The decor is...very interesting. The price points are one level too high for the food itself. It never looks more than 25% full, probably because it is a big space. And the signs out front advertising belly dancing on Fridays makes me wonder how long it will last.
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princeofpork
Feb 16, 2012 02:38 PM
Pull out the current furniture, put in some couches and low tables, focus on the great cheese and meat. Drop the entree prices a notch. Save the place.
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Where exactly is your office?
I'm at 26th and Park, so a bit south from you. My coworkers like Defonte's, Lamazou, Baoguette, Roomali, and Vezzo. Talent Thai Kitchen is pretty good, especially their khao soi.
The pizza and Mexican situation isn't that great and neither is the Chinese but there's a Grand Sichuan near. Happy to be proven wrong!
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Lamazou
370 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10016Vezzo
178 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Roomali
97 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Grand Sichuan NY
227 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016Baoguette
61 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10010Defonte's Sandwich Shop
261 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10010Talent Thai
210 E 34th St, New York, NY 10016›5 Replies-
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re: kathryn
kathryn, We had lunch at the new Bistro Lamazou last week. The food was delicious.
Bistro Lamazou photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157626605328188/
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re: RGR
princeofpork
May 9, 2011 08:52 AM
Just checked out your pics. Much more upscale than I imagined. How did you like the overall experience?
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re: princeofpork
Service could use a bit of polish. But, overall, it was a very pleasing experience. We intend to go back for dinner sometime soon because that more extensive menu has many dishes that interest us.
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For Afghani, there is Bamiyam, on the corner of 3rd & 26th. We haven't been in quite a while, but we've eaten there several times over the years. I think the food is o.k.., i.e., nothing to rave about.
Eataly is not far from Murray Hill. The pizza there is good though, imo, not worth a wait of more than 10-15 minutes.
Pizza at Eataly photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/11863391@N03/sets/72157625940121158/
Teqa, on 3rd & 30th, is a new Mexican spot. We haven't tried it yet, but I've heard good things about it from someone who opinion I trust.
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MMRuth
May 7, 2011 06:57 PM
I finally made it to Eataly one evening -- had a fantastic focaccia with mozzarella and ham -- had to limit myself as we were heading out for dinner elsewhere. Yes, busy, yes, touristy, but fabulous. Thought the meat and fish was well-priced, as well.
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Eataly
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010
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re: sockster
While it is best to avoid Eataly on the weekends when it is a zoo, midweek, it isn't nearly as crowded. We've eaten at almost all the venues and have had some delicious food.
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