OBAO Midtown is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

1. OBAO Midtown

8.2
222 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 167 tips and reviews

Andy G.Andy Grossman: Great service. Try the ginger & anise Pho Bo.

Gregory L.Gregory Lee: The food is excellent here. Best fusion restaurant I've ever been to. Try the Green Tea Panna Cotta and the sticky rice topped with passion fruit ice cream (the latter was special) for dessert.

Dino O.Dino O: Pho is always pho sho

Delegates Dining Room is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

2. Delegates Dining Room

7.4
1 United Nations Plaza (First and 45th), New York, NY
Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 2 tips and reviews

Untapped CitiesUntapped Cities: Although the UN Headquarters can be visited on tours, one of the best secrets is the Delegates Dining Room. Despite what its name suggests, the restaurant is open to the public with a reservation. Read more.

Holly S.Holly Schulz: Beautiful setting for important work - changing the world for the better

Avra Estiatorio is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

3. Avra Estiatorio

9.1
141 E 48th St (btwn 3rd & Lexington Ave.), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 104 tips and reviews

Chris K.Chris Konecny: Hortas (steamed wild greens) and a well prepared peice of fresh fish makes for a perfect light meal. I will definitely be coming back

Tracy L.Tracy Leiken: Good food bad service and rude hostesses.

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Simple Greek food done right. Don't come here without trying the fresh fish by the pound. We recommend the Tsipoura, Lavraki, and Fagri.

Starbucks is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

4. Starbucks

7.5
655 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews

RCRC: Spacious and clean. Standard Sbux.

V. B.V. Bella: The new Hazelnut Macchiato is a must have!

Sexy L.Sexy LF: Need an infusion of energy? This Starbucks gives you a double dose. If Josie takes your order you'll be upbeat even if there's a line. She's got such a great spirit. Positive energy + coffee = power!

Starbucks is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

5. Starbucks

7.6
600 Madison Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Midtown East · 39 tips and reviews

Joey F.Joey Frangella: Such a comforting and spacious environment compared to other Starbucks.

Jess B.Jess Borum: This Starbucks stinks! Always a long line and the employees clearly hate their jobs.

MeridithMeridith: Terrible location. Always a line, inefficient staff. Disappointing.

Certe is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

6. Certe

7.3
22 West 55th Street (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 40 tips and reviews

Alisha D.Alisha Doran: My husband and I chose Certé catering for our wedding. Our expectations were met above and beyond. The food was exquisite and the service impeccable. I highly recommend Certé!

Noël D.Noël Duan: For $1.75, you get an oatmeal raisin cookie bigger than your face. I would take a picture but I already ate it.

Raja H.Raja H: Come here for the Montauk Hangover sandwich. Fried duck egg, creamed corn with pancetta, a spicy lobster sauce, and crispy fried leeks on a roll. (credit to Serious Eats)

Dishes is one of The 7 Best Places for Anise in Midtown East, New York.

7. Dishes

7.3
6 E 45th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 61 tips and reviews

Tash C.Tash Concepcion: Expensive but worth every penny. Fresh ingredients and great variety. On Fridays you can get reasonably priced sushi rolls but go early as it sells out quickly!

Randy F.Randy Faust: If you avoid this place during lunch rush you aren't a real New Yorker.

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: This place is insane during lunchtime, but there’s no better place to go for a salad – totally customizable and we recommend you add the Ancho Roasted Salmon.