See you later, UES!
It's been a wild three years in the Upper East Side!
La Pulperia
Posted about La Pulperia in my first UES post, right when I moved to the neighborhood. To my first visit, and to hopefully not my last, I've always had a great experience here. Whether it was with my family or friends, they've also enjoyed it as well. They often have live music, and few of my favorites are below!
Photos of Eggs Benedict, Moqeca Mixta (Brazilian-style Stew), Black Seafood Pasta, Lobster & Baked Eggs, Hanger Steak, Tostadas, and Rice Pudding
Recommendations: Beef & Corn/Cheese Empañadas and ask for their specialty ice cream!
Felice 83
One of my favorite restaurants in the UES! Best for a sunny day, to sit outside and get some vitamin D and good Italian food.
Recommendations / Photos of L'Hamburger and Tagliatelle alla Bolognese
Meijin Ramen
My first ever restaurant I have tried in the Upper East Side was this ramen joint on 2nd Avenue. They had a great signature bowl of ramen along with some great curry dishes and appetizers. Their noodles and broth were on the thin consistency, which is just how I like my ramen. Meijin is also perfect for takeout!
Photos of Meijin Beef Ramen and Soft-shell Crabs
Recommendations:
Chili Beef Ramen, Pumpkin Tempura and Pork Loin Katsu Curry
Cafe Sabarsky
A lovely Austrian restaurant that happens to be next to the Metropolitan Museum! They have all sorts of lovely Viennese cakes and savory dishes.
Photo of Klimttorte (chocolate & hazelnut cake)
Recommendation:
Crabmeat Salad along with the cake
Petite Shell
A good day starts off with some good iced coffee and some scrumptious, soft, creamy croissant at Petite Shell.
Photo of Drip Coffee, and Pumpkin Croissant
Recommendations:
Almond Croissant, Raspberry Rugelach, and Cold Brew Coffee
Uva
Want to try the fluffiest and softest gnocchi's in the world? Go to Uva, one of UES's Italian favorites.
Recommendation / Photos of Ricotta Gnocchi, Ricotta Black Truffle Honey Bruschette, and Poached Pears & Fig Syrup Salad
Cafe D'Alsace
A restaurant with a big variety of Alsation cuisine, great for brunch and for dinner.
Photo of Steak & Eggs
Recommendations:
Grilled Scottish Salmon and Duck à l'Orange
Earl's Beer & Cheese
If you need some comfort food and some great craft beer, head over to Earl's. Super laid back joint with trivia nights and board games.
Photo of Beer Cheese & Bread
Recommendation:
NY State Cheddar
Drunken Munkey
One of my boyfriend and I's favorite Indian restaurants in New York! (We had our first date here it's a bit more special to us.)
Recommendations:
Chili Cheese Toast, Bombay Keema Dosa, Chicken Biryani and Butter Chicken Tikka Masala
Boqueria
A perfect restaurant for friends to enjoy some lovely Spanish tapas with some delicious cocktails. They have great service and food.
Recommendations / Photo of
Pulpo a la Plancha and Escalivada
Naruto Ramen
Big bowls of great broth and thick noodles! Oh and their Fried Rice is diiiiiiiivine.
Recommendations / Photo of
Naruto Ramen, Fried Rice and Vege Shoyu Ramen
Additional restaurants & places to check out in the Upper East Side:
Wa Jeal: (Sichuan) some Peking Duck with a fancy twist.
Flex Mussels: (Belgian) good for brunch and dinner dates, especially if you love mussels.
Korali Estiatorio: (Greek) cozy restaurant, perfect for a family night out.
Momokawa: (Japanese) if you want some good hotpot, and/or some good sushi.
Jeffrey's Craft Bar & Bites: (Bar) a good combination of great bar food and good beers.
The Sweet Shop: (Dessert) for any sweet tooth inquiries.
My go-to delivery and take-out places on Seamless:
Enthaice Thai Kitchen: (Thai) for best pad thais and pad see ews.
Mughlai: (Indian) main go-to takeout restaurant which Seamless can vouch for.
Pho Shop: (Vietnamese) for some amazing Vegetable & Tofu Curry Noodle.
Corner Cafe & Bakery: (American) if you want brunch, without leaving your bed.
Mokja: (Korean) if you can't get to Korea Town. Order the fries too.
Gracie Mews: (American / Diner) the best diner to stop by for fries & chicken fingers.
Peng's Noodle Folk & Chinatown Restaurant: (Chinese) two favorite delivery joints.