Union Square

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Pranakhon serves Thai food that's a step-up from your favorite takeout spot in a theme park-like setting near Union Square.

Carina FinnJanuary 17, 2023

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Reyna, a Toronto import near Union Square, serves Mediterranean fusion food in a loungy space. This large restaurant is ideal for drinks and sharing small plates.

Kenny YangDecember 16, 2022

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The Well Kitchen & Table is an all-day cafe in Union Square with excellent vegan and gluten-free menu options.

Carina FinnAugust 9, 2022

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You'll pass through Union Square at some point this week, and you might as well eat something good while you're there.

Team InfatuationJuly 13, 2022

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Instead of taking a 20-hour flight, come to Chard in Union Square for tasty Southeast Asian hawker center food.

Kenny YangJuly 1, 2022

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Singlish is a semi-hidden bar above Chard near Union Square with expertly made Southeast Asian-influenced cocktails. The space is tiny, so make a reservation if you don't handle rejection well.

Kenny YangJune 21, 2022

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PLNT Burger is a chain serving plant-based food, and it's ideal for any vegans who don't have a lot of time to eat.

Kenny YangMay 17, 2022

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Craftbar in Union Square is an excellent, casual restaurant in an area that needs more excellent, casual restaurants.

Written byChris Stang

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Laut is a casual Thai/Malaysian/Singaporean restaurant just off Union Square.

Written byBryan Kim

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After closing their East Village location, this Indian restaurant is now back with a more upscale space near Union Square.

Written byHillary Reinsberg

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Scampi is a seafood-focused Italian restaurant in Flatiron with a great space and less-great food.

Written byBryan Kim

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Bocce USQ is an outdoor Italian restaurant in Union Square Park, and it’s perfect for an after-work spritz when you’d rather be in Rome.

Written byBryan Kim

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Kyma is a big, upsacle Greek restaurant near Union Square. The seafood is reliably good (but a little overpriced), and it’s easy to get a reservation.

Written byBryan Kim

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Shuko, an unmarked Japanese spot near Union Square, is our favorite omakase experience in NYC.

Written byKatherine Lewin

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For a plant-based meal that feels a little fancy, abcV is a solid choice.

Carina FinnJanuary 14, 2022

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This is the first US location of a very popular Japanese chain, and they specialize in udon.

Written byHillary Reinsberg

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Pâtisserie Fouet is a Japanese-French bakery in Union Square.

Izzy Chen & With Warm WelcomeMay 10, 2021

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Breads Bakery in Union Square makes the best chocolate babka in the city, along with some great cookies, crusty French bread, and sandwiches.

Hannah AlbertineApril 21, 2021

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Stretch Pizza is Chef Wylie Dufresne’s 2021 pop-up series at Bread’s Bakery in Union Square. You want to be on the waitlist.

Hannah AlbertineApril 21, 2021

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Han Dynasty is a Szechuan restaurant on 3rd Avenue in the East Village you can rely on like a friend who helps you move.

Hannah AlbertineOctober 23, 2020