NYC Restaurants

Hearth New American | East Village 

403 E 12th St (1st Ave)

646.602.1300

www.restauranthearth.com

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Momofuku Ssam Bar New American | East Village

207 E 2nd Ave (at 13th St)

212.254.3500

http://momofuku.com/new-york/ssam-bar/

Notes: Asian-influenced, creative fare in a casual atmosphere. You can make online reservations ahead for the bo ssam (whole roasted pork) or rotisserie duck meal. Great pork buns.

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Momofuku Ko New American | East Village

163 1st Ave (bet 10th & 11th St)

212.228.7293

http://momofuku.com/new-york/ko/

Notes: Counter-seating only, set multi-course menu showcasing highly-inventive Asian-influenced small dishes. Reservations accepted online only, opening at 10:00 a.m. each day. Read my full review of a birthday lunch here: Restaurant Review – Momofuku Ko. 

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Ippudo Japanese Noodle | East Village

65 4th Avenue (bet 9th & 10th St)

212.388.0088

http://www.ippudony.com/

Notes: Phenomenal ramen in wonderfully-rich broth and scrumptious pork buns. Casual and affordable, and a hearty greeting when you enter the dining room. No reservations, so expect to wait.  

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