OBAO Midtown is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu 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

helen c.helen cheuck: The Fried tofu here is freat. Great flavor with a touch of chili for heat.

Gregory L.Gregory Lee: I can second the tips here. The fried tofu, pork fried rice, kalbi, pad Thai and green papaya salad were great.

David G.David Greenberger: One of the best lunch deals in Midtown (even on weekends). Go for the Pho Bo ($8) to heat you up on a cold day. Ask for extra noodles and make it two meals.

Restaurant Riki is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu in Midtown East, New York.

2. Restaurant Riki

141 E 45th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 44 tips and reviews

John (.John (aka “PHATFoodFan”): Like a shop in Tokyo got transplanted to NYC! Very authentic and good service, cheap and tip is included in price. Get the shrimp & shiitake mushroom stir fry!

CaliforniaCalifornia: Fantastic fresh Fish and beef skewers! Try the plum wine too!

Will H.Will Hou: Tip is not expected/required anymore.

Mee Noodle is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu in Midtown East, New York.

3. Mee Noodle

922 2nd Ave (btwn E 48th & E 49th St), New York, NY
Noodle Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 38 tips and reviews

Tiffany S.Tiffany S: Can't go wrong with Mapo tofu and Singapore style rice noodles

Megan F.Megan Farrell: Dine in! Such great ambiance!

Dave R.Dave Reed: Dumplings are amazing, best Chinese food I've had in the city in 3.5 years

Soba Totto is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu in Midtown East, New York.

4. Soba Totto

211 E 43rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Soba Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 138 tips and reviews

WEI W.WEI WEI: Get the miso pork skewer! And Today's Fish Sashimi.

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Come early & order an excellent $10 chirashi + soba set deal (limited to 1st 20 DAILY)

DeeDee: Aspara Bacon. Always Aspara Bacon.

Katsu-Hama is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu in Midtown East, New York.

5. Katsu-Hama

7.9
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews

HelenHelen: Everything is clean and classy, from the decor to the food. More on the pricier side but well worth it.

patrice t.patrice tanaka: Oh, my God! Great katsu. If you love katsu this is the place to have it.

EaterEater: During lunch, guests can order a slab of crispy pork loin with rice, miso soup, salad, sauces, and housemade pickles for just $12. Read more.

Sukhumvit 51 is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu in Midtown East, New York.

6. Sukhumvit 51

7.1
224 E 51st St (b/t 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 50 tips and reviews

Melissa S.Melissa Seas: Eggplant Thai Basil Shrimp is AMAZING! !!!

HarryHarry: Most of what we had was really good. Try he Thai 51 dumplings, the Phuket noodles, and the tom yum super bowl!

Max A.Max A.: be a man - ask for extra chili

Udon West - Midtown East is one of The 7 Best Places for Fried Tofu in Midtown East, New York.

7. Udon West - Midtown East

150 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 70 tips and reviews

Christo d.Christo dK: Fried tofu app is very nice.

ドーラドーラ: Super-gorgeous beef udon for lunch! You can sit down and warm up with a bowl of hot spicy udon in the cold winter.

Cara L.Cara Lau: You feel like you left New York and travelled to Japan. It's authentic and busy. Try the kimchi and beef with your udon. Or if it's too hot outside, the cold soba. Sapporo is 10 dollars a pitcher.