1. Tomi Jazz
8.8
239 E 53rd St, New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Midtown East · 73 tips and reviews
Rita L: Call ahead to make reservations b4 u go! tiny space and best to come in groups of 3-4. Tanmen, okonomiyaki are good. Try the Lychee sorbet or honey toast with fruits + green tea ice cream for dessert
Anna Frenkel: Hidden in a basement. Ring the doorbell and wait to enter through the huge silver door. Perfect for when you're in the mood for jazz and sake on a weekday evening.
Jeremy Kim: No cover Monday and Tuesday, no live show on Sunday.
3. Naya Express
8.6
54 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews
Amna Bin Dhaher: You won't go wrong with either kebab or falafel sandwich. Just make sure you ask for extra tahini dressing and the green spicy one.
Caroline Wu: Best falafels in town, get them however you want! (Roll, bowl, salad).
Fahad: Love it! Chicken Shawarma w\ the garlic sauce is delicious. Falafel is good also. Both could be a little warmer though. Highly recommend.
4. The Little Beet
8.5
320 Park Ave (51st St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Midtown East · 22 tips and reviews
Linda L: Small sizes, better order two. Avocado spread best ever had! Everything is gluten free, heaven on earth :)
Linds: Great midtown lunch option, line goes quickly. Even with the line snaked almost out the door, the wait to receive my order was only 11 min. Loved the tofu w the chipotle mayo on the side.
Tara Dîana: My favorite paleo lunch spot. I typically get the chicken with broccoli and the curried cauliflower!
caroline grover: Chicken tikka masala, naan, and the shrink appetizer with red masala sauce were all amazing!
Sabina B.: One of the best, most authentic North Indian places in the city outside of Jackson Heights. The weekend buffet is always fresh and hot and an amazing deal.
New York Habitat: The soft, fluffy naan goes perfectly with the chicken tikka masala. Get it!
6. Magnolia Bakery
8.4
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews
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Ria Ria: Get the red velvet mini cheesecake, the lemon bar, and their banana pudding. Thank me later!
HBO: Sex and the City happened here. Trading in designer cigarettes for sweet confections, Carrie fought her addiction with Magnolia Bakery treats.
7. NY Jumbo Bagels
8.1
1070 2nd Ave (Bt 56th And 57th), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Midtown East · 32 tips and reviews
Toro Adeyemi: Really good cream cheese and lox on everything bagel
Abigail Limbach: Best bagels in NY
ellen resnick: Fantastic bagels, and great other appetizers too, love it here, and service is great, they get to know u..
9. Jams
8.2
1414 Avenue of the Americas (at W 57th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 50 tips and reviews
Libby Maxx Power: Gnocchi is excellent! Great wine. Good vibe. Came on a Monday and quite buzzy
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!
10. Jukai
8.3
237 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 20 tips and reviews
Susumu: A subterranean cozy Japanese restaurant. Loved the vibe, duck hotpot course($50, tip included)! And cheese cake.
Antonius S: Alaska crab... Baked.. Delicious
ZenFoodster: Beef stew appetizer is a great deal & a meal in itself. Beef is tender & sauce is flavorful but dish is on the saltier side & goes well w/ a bowl of white rice.
12. Naya Express
8.1
686 3rd Ave (btwn 43rd & 44th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 63 tips and reviews
Nat Nat: l-l-love Naya express. Great for lunch - i recommend the Chicken Shawarma wrap with hummus, jalapeno, red pickles, lettuce and tomato. Falafel is great as well!
vanessa marie: The garlic whip is SO good, but be prepared for major garlic breath.
Rewan Parti: Avoid the rush for lunch by getting in before 12pm. Also have their chicken bowl or Kafta bowl. Their orange and green sauce are a must drizzle on your bowl or sandwich. Fresh, tasty and reasonable...