Location: 424 East 9th StreetReservations: yesWhat to Order: edamame dumpling, soft shell crab, kimchi paella, tuna tartar taco, korean popcorn chicken
In addition to Oti, Thursday Kitchen is, in my opinion, one of the more novel options when it comes to cozy restaurants in NYC. Two words: Korean tapas. I was skeptical at first, but a foodie friend had recommended it to me, and she never hesitates to say if something isn’t good. Thursday Kitchen passed her test, and after I went, it passed mine, too. It’s a typical little basement setup in the East Village, and in warm weather there might be a small street-side patio. Because of the sizes of the plates and the number of things you’ll want to try, your best bet is going with a friend—or three. Order the Korean popcorn chicken, kimchi paella, tuna tartar taco, edamame dumplings, duck confit empanada and soft shell crab. (That’s just for starters.)
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