Malaysian fusion for Little Italy/Chinatown. Narrow, well-lit place with exposed vents, Edith Piaf on the speakers. Classics like chicken satay meet more eclectic fare (crevettes a la planca and se... read more
Small plates take over The Bowery House’s restaurant slot. Long communal poplar tables and squared booths for rustic-modern vibes. Custom wooden boxes provide 600 cubbies for antique cameras ... read more
Name should give you some indication of the versatility here. Chef is Chinese-Korean, brings pan-Asian knowhow to continent-spanning menu. Izakaya faves like gyoza and yakitori joined by honey yuzu... read more
Jonathan Morr of BONDST takes over plum space at the Dream Downtown. Red-velveteen décor brings a sexy vibe. Focuses on sushi and sharable Japanese bites with a French twist. Choose a la car... read more
Folks behind Noodle Café Zen and Sushi Lounge do ramen and dumplings. Warm corridor sees a row of tables with red leather stools. Menu divides between Tokyo standards (shoyu or miso ramen) a... read more
Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto turns his attention to corn dogs. Cue apocalypse. Sushi master takes on bistro bites: American comfort classics prepared with Asian accents and Morimoto's creativity. (F... read more
Latin-Asian mashup from the Crema crew. Hotel Indigo space done up in lucky red, with lanterns and umbrellas extending Oriental vibes. Mondrian-inspired wall panels accent modernity, reaffirming co... read more
Fatty Crew peeps partner up with Top Chef’s Leah Cohen to drop some big Asian flavor on the LES. Thai and Filipino inspirations abound, with a little Indian tossed in for good measure. Pair u... read more
Locally sourced organic fare at Seattle-style teriyaki joint. Cement and wood-paneled interior gives a Chipotlesque, blue-state chain vibe; mostly take-out lunches. Simple menu sees teriyaki chicke... read more
San Francisco’s famed hole-in-the-wall expands to the LES. Swankier than the original, but still cozy like a dive. Funky orange chintz, wooden chairs hang from the ceiling; kitschy bathrooms ... read more
Hot sushi, Mexican gyoza, Japanese tacos: these cats are turning the playbook upside down. First US location of Mexican fusion chain. Comes complete with conveyor belt snaking through the room, o... read more
Serpentine banquettes set slick stage for contemporary Asian fusion. Nightclub lighting shades lounge space, trim balcony. Kitchen takes Japan as a starting point, adds international accents. Calam... read more
Asian fusion resto serving up Japanese and Thai entrees. Sushi lunch specials, full cocktail menu. Indoor waterfall with colored lights add that extra something. read more
A collision of taste and affordability, Vanessa's Dumpling House serves up Beijing-style street food to in-the-know diners with a craving for buns and a good deal. Fresh and handmade, the steamed a... read more
One-stop shopping with great blend of cutting-edge chic and ready-t...
Michael White of Ai Fiori et al does an Italian steakhouse south of...
South Brooklyn Pizza peeps wrap a stealth Italian spot around their...
Kristi Paras of Zachary's Smile re-ups her Village space with a bou...
Appointment-only, hour-long guided shopping experience. Second show...