2. Sakagura
9.1
211 E 43rd St Lowr Level (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sake Bar · Turtle Bay · 223 tips and reviews
Jackie Cho: Hidden gem in Midtown East. Daikon salad, stewed diced pork belly, black sesame creme brûlée, and amazing sake collection!
michael yang: Pork belly, chicken meatball, soba, and all forms of tofu are great. Am a big fan of the chocolate souffle too.
Chao: Love the pork belly and beef tongue. Good selection of sake.
3. Land Of Plenty
7.7
204 E 58th St (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Midtown East · 67 tips and reviews
Rachel Matzke: Ridiculously good ma paul tofu and the pork belly with chili-soy and lamb hot pot weren't too shabby either.
Tom Brander: Get the pork belly lunch special. Trust me
Russell Hirschorn: Last two menu pages have the authentic stuff. Portions are HUGE!!! Fish filet with chilli and sprouts was very good. Crispy pork belly, not so much. Not crispy, VERY fatty. Dumplings are delish.
7. Katsu-Hama
7.9
11 E 47th St (btwn Madison & 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Tonkatsu Restaurant · Midtown East · 121 tips and reviews
Wei Vayn: Try the Pork Belly
What's Good Here: People come here for the katsu, but be sure to try the pork belly over rice. Delicious, melt in your mouth pork!
Helen: Everything is clean and classy, from the decor to the food. More on the pricier side but well worth it.
8. The Modern
8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews
Kenny T: Food is very small portioned. The pork belly, trout tartare and cheesecake dishes are unbelievable!!!!
Nuri Djavit: Try the Modern Martini, Truffle Popcorn and the Pork belly sliders!!!
Paul Steketee: Really good food and nice service. Ask to take your dessert in the garden.
9. Monkey Bar
8.4
60 E 54th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 77 tips and reviews
Michelle C.: NY Foodie Reco: App: braised pork belly, crispy oyster & Hatch chile kimchee Dinner: Smoked fettucini, w/uni, Hackleback caviar & pickled shallot, Dessert: choc. mousse
The Corcoran Group: Great Midtown business lunch spot. Try the bacon lobster roll.
Eater: Cocktail maven Julie Reiner revamped the list and the bartenders. As has always been the case, the room is dark, romantic, and old school--a perfect place for fun rendezvous or a business drink.
Rebecca Mazza: Pork belly sliders are amazing!
Elizabeth Burstein: Went back for the second time in less than a week! Loved the goat cheese and scallop sliders. Mahi mahi tacos were good, and pineapple yuzu mojito was lovely, as was the painkiller drink.
7th.List: New. What should i try? Drinks? 10 Cane - Mojito with hand-harvested sugar cane from Trinidad Food? Savor - Bronzed Swordfish with Warm Farro Salad, Rainbow Carrots, Jalapeño-Lime Compound Butter Read more.
Valentina Monte: Yumminess by way of sangria and scallops and the pork belly (and a very attractive, flirtatious Spaniard named Carlo).
Annie Alfstad: Awesome crispy rice Piaia, decent tapas- tho don't get the pork belly. Nice place for $5 glass of wine happy hr and half off tapas til 7!
Fantabuous: Super delicious Spanish cuisine. Just like how I had my dishes in Southern España. Highly recommend the paella, Gambia de Akiyo, y Pulpo!
15. Jams
8.3
1414 Avenue of the Americas (at W 57th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Fiona Q: Lobster gnocchi and butterscotch flan were divine! Also best french fries ever!
Andrew Smallwood: Great for breakfast with a twist
Hailey Heewoo Kim: Cute atmosphere, awesome food! The calamari was amazing(!!) and absolutely loved(!!!) the squid ink rigatoni with crab - it had the perfect hint of spice! Looking forward to another visit!