Your go-to neighborhood brunch spot with Californian-influences.

Lively brunch institution known for their "fresh-out-of-the-oven" bagels.

Chef Ignacio Matto's unfussy yet inventive approach to cooking translates into trendy Mediterranean-inflected plates.

Taiwanese noodle shop in East Village serving small bowls with big flavors.

Be blown away by the audacious, pork-centric dishes that combine the best of Thai and Filipino elements.

Expect jazzed up French creations from this upscale bistro.

Outstanding handmade Italian pasta from Chef Missy Robbins at this bright and airy space in Williamsburg.

Old-school Italian fare that is affordable, welcoming, and consistently excellent.

Glamorous seafood-centric Italian restaurant on the corner of Central Park.

Perfect spot for a pizza party! Incredible ultra-thin crust pies from this eatery in SoHo.

Elegant and timeless spot for Italian food in SoHo.

Beautiful handmade pastas by chef Stefano Stecchi, who is a Marea alum.

Sourcing the freshest ingredients to deliver Italian classics, this Danny Meyers restaurant inside Gramercy Park Hotel promises killer pastas and soulful meat dishes.

Expect the most bouncy and chewy udon noodles you will find in the city. Cool off from the summer heat with Zaru, or warm up from the frigid cold with Niku.

Slurp up a hearty bowl of pork-based ramen at this hole-in-the-wall spot in East Village.

Enjoy a Japanese-styled brunch in this charming restaurant with a quaint, treehouse vibe.

Delightfully light and ephemeral cakes from this Japanese chain that has mastered the art of caking-making.

Grab your sushi fix in 30 minutes from this fast omakase counter that doesn't comprise quality.

Underground spot where the Japanese expats in New York come for hotpot, sashimi and sukiyaki.

Compact Japanese cafe serving sandos and hotcakes that turns into a sophisticated sake bar at night.

Can't go wrong with a classic bowl of tonkotsu ramen from this Tokyo-based chain.

Snug setting for al-dente pastas with Japanese influences.

A pioneer of high-end Korean-accented food, Jung Sik does not disappoint.

Atoboy nails the definition of fusion cuisine with their Korean banchan elevated by modern twists.

Stop by for a happy hour at this cool Korean gastropub in K-Town.

Owner Bobby Yoon brings his grandfather's traditional recipes from Busan to create an authentic Korean barbecue experience.

Refined Korean barbecue experience featuring top quality meat from the restaurant's own dry-aging room.

Traditional Korean goes for a spin with the delectable and eclectic tapas from Oiji.

Award-winning and refined Korean fine dining from a lovely husband and wife duo.

Their vibrant palette of seafood-centric Thai dishes is perfect for family-style.

Come for northern Thai dishes that carry the complex and torrid flavors of authentic Thai cooking.

Incredible Japanese-French fusion courses with subtle and delicate flavors.

Worth the trek up to UWS for their chunky, gooey chocolate chip cookies.

Greek yogurt lovers will be wooed by the sweet and savory seasonal combos at this trendy SoHo cafe.

Beware! Dangerously addictive baked goods from this East Village sugar factory.