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The Best Restaurants Near Union Square
You'll pass through Union Square at some point this week, and you might as well eat something good.
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Where to go for a lunch downtown that won’t make you feel terrible for the rest of the day.
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Kanyakumari
This coastal South Indian spot near Union Square does wonderful things with curry leaves and chiles.
The Best Restaurants Near Union Square
You'll pass through Union Square at some point this week, and you might as well eat something good.
Bobwhite Counter
Bobwhite Counter’s Union Square outpost is great for a quick lunch of fried chicken.
Urbanspace Union Square
Urbanspace Union Square is a food hall on Union Square where you can get fried chicken, dumplings, and gyros.
Partea
Don't rearrange your schedule to go to this East Village arcade, but if you do end up there, get a fried chicken sandwich.
Vivi Bubble Tea
Vivi is a popular boba shop with 27 locations in NYC. It's our go-to for simple, customizable drinks.
Pranakohn
Pranakhon serves Thai food that's a step-up from your favorite takeout spot in a theme park-like setting near Union Square.
Reyna
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.
The Well Kitchen & Table
The Well Kitchen & Table is an all-day cafe in Union Square with excellent vegan and gluten-free menu options.
Singlish
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.
PLNT Burger
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.
Scampi
Scampi is a seafood-focused Italian restaurant in Flatiron with a great space and less-great food.
Babu Ji
After closing their East Village location, this Indian restaurant is now back with a more upscale space near Union Square.
Bocce Union Square
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.
Daily Provisions
We wish there was a Daily Provisions on every corner, so that we would never be far from their excellent breakfast and lunch.
Kyma
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.
Shuko
Shuko, an unmarked Japanese spot near Union Square, is one of the top omakase experiences in NYC.
Union Square Cafe
Union Square Cafe is a classic New York City restaurant having its second life in a new space. The good news? It’s still as good as ever.
Tsurutontan
This is the first US location of a very popular Japanese chain, and they specialize in udon.