Now on Resy: Bar Masa, Bowery Bungalow, Norimen, and More Local Favorites

Who wouldn’t want to dine on award-winning omakase and à la carte dishes from one of the world’s most famous sushi chefs while sitting underneath priceless works of art? The spot’s proximity to the Gagosian Gallery makes it an experience unlike any other in the city.  

It shares a kitchen with the ubiquitous Masa, serving an à la carte menu filled with dishes like sizzling octopus and chef Masayoshi Takayama’s famous toro tartare caviar. Some of the bartenders have been there since the doors opened, too, so trust them to guide you through the menus.  

It’s all about Detroit-style pizza in the heart of Harlem, which means pies like the “sawzeech” with roasted red peppers, jalapeños, mozzarella, and sweet Italian sausage. Don’t forget the affogato for dessert.  

Get ready to dance, mojito in hand, no matter what day of the week you visit Guantanamera. It’s a Cuban joint known for a party, complete with live music and fabulous vaca frita.  

East Coasters finally have a chance to try this spot that has delighted Angelenos for more than a decade. The food is of the Middle Eastern persuasion, with dishes like babaganoush, turmeric fried rice, and honey-glazed lamb shank. 

Head here for hot pot served in a space designed to look like a village in China. That means hanging lanterns, trees, and replica huts, but don’t let the Epcot vibes fool you. The food here is serious and worthy of the trip, especially the brown sugar rice cakes and spicy beef tallow base.  

It’s part of the BLT family that boasts locations in places like Aruba and Seoul, which means prime cuts and chalkboard menus. Do know that the potato skins are a must-order.  

Hookah, carefully garnished cocktails, and a rotating roster of DJs — that’s Althea’s Hideaway. Do know that they’re a 21+ venue, and the dress code is upscale casual, so plan accordingly.  

Part venue, part community hub, part plant-based restaurant, this spot refuses to be boxed in. And it’s all good — especially the veggie burger and blood orange spritz. Keep an eye on their socials for updates on events and rotating food trucks.  

This spot has been in business for more than 50 years, which is a feat anywhere in the city but a downright miracle in Times Square. Trust that they’re doing something right and order the shrimp cocktail and some shepherd’s pie.  

Eggplant in tomato sauce, tabbouleh, and mussaka are all on offer at ABA, a Turkish spot right near Columbus Circle. Get the knafeh for dessert, if you know what’s good for you. 

It’s the original location of the now ubiquitous mini-chain, known for its signature rolls and takes on classic Japanese fare. Expect all of that here, plus stunning floor-to-ceiling windows that open up onto the Chelsea sidewalk when the weather’s nice. 

New Orleans cuisine is rare in our fair city, which just means that when a place gets it right the way Lowerline does, we’re that much more excited. Go for the head-on barbecue shrimp and a catfish po’boy. Oh, and a Hurricane to drink. Long live NOLA. 

Beef is the move at Palermo, where they only serve cuts straight from Argentina. Grab a crew and go for the picanha or the tomahawk, plus mashed potatoes and a few mezcal margaritas, for good measure. 

When you’ve been in business for nearly one hundred years, you’ve got to be doing something right. The whiskey selection is the main draw at Sanfords, but we wouldn’t kick the truffle mac and cheese out of bed, either.  

For those in the know, Chuan Tian Xia serves some of the city’s best soup dumplings, salted egg yolk tofu, and Chengdu cold noodles with the ideal amount of spice. It’s often packed with neighborhood regulars, so grab a stool and cozy up like a local. 

This once-weekly brunch pop-up at Mama Taco makes for an ideal Saturday afternoon out, with bottomless mimosas, DJs, and cajun-style chicken and waffles. 

Stop by from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. (but if the lights are on, “come on in,” they say) for freshly-poured coffees, sandwiches from The Picnic Basket, and baked goods from Balthazar. Don’t mind if we do.  

It’s a two-floor Indian restaurant serving up all your favorites, plus a long list of momos that is absolutely worthy of a perusal. Do know that their all-day three-course meal special is one of the better deals in the neighborhood.  

As you make your way through the multi-roomed House of Domes, complimentary Tarot-style card in hand, you may start to forget that you came here to eat. That would be a mistake — make your way to your table and get to ordering.  

“Coffee by day, Champagne by night” is really all you’ll ever need to say to get us to show up somewhere. As such, we’ll see you at Maison Welles in the foreseeable future.  

Baro serves sushi and small plates with a Korean twist, so expect dishes like bulgogi kimbap alongside yellowtail nigiri. Don’t skip the dessert, either — we’d never say no to matcha mochi ice cream.  

As the name suggests this is, well, a tavern on Broadway. Head here for an after-work drink and some pub-style pizza pies while you watch whatever game happens to be on.  

Fat Rabbit is, at its heart, a diner. This means that the menu is long and includes dishes like chicken noodle soup and spaghetti and meatballs. But, it’s also a diner that belongs to the new wave of diners, so they serve dirty martini deviled eggs and spicy margaritas, too.