What are some good NYC restaurants open Christmas Day?
December 16, 2013 8:58 AM Subscribe
NYC-ers: Where have you eaten dinner on Christmas Day that's awesome? Caveats: $30/person max, coming from UWS and we have a show in the Hell's Kitchen area (50th and 8th) at 8pm...
...So hoofing it downtown and then back up would be kind of a pain. Preferable hoods: UWS, Lincoln Center-Columbus Circle areas, Hells Kitchen, maybe Midtown West. There are a few "Open on Christmas!" lists online from last year but didn't know if anyone had their own personal favorite/under the radar spots. Not looking for anything fancy (no pre fixe menus please).
...So hoofing it downtown and then back up would be kind of a pain. Preferable hoods: UWS, Lincoln Center-Columbus Circle areas, Hells Kitchen, maybe Midtown West. There are a few "Open on Christmas!" lists online from last year but didn't know if anyone had their own personal favorite/under the radar spots. Not looking for anything fancy (no pre fixe menus please).
Serious Eats just dealt with this: here's a very comprehensive list: http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2013/12/where-to-eat-christmas-eve-day.html
From the stuff on their list, I haven't been to Rosa Mexicano for Christmas but I have other times and it is quite tasty! It's really near the theater district though a little over your $30 max. Fatty Cue/Crab are also good.
Me, I'd probably just walk up 9th Avenue until I found someplace open; I bet a lot of the Thai restaurants in the neighborhood are, for instance. I also love Empanada Mama, not sure if they are open then but you could call to check. http://www.empmamanyc.com/
posted by mlle valentine at 10:00 AM on December 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
From the stuff on their list, I haven't been to Rosa Mexicano for Christmas but I have other times and it is quite tasty! It's really near the theater district though a little over your $30 max. Fatty Cue/Crab are also good.
Me, I'd probably just walk up 9th Avenue until I found someplace open; I bet a lot of the Thai restaurants in the neighborhood are, for instance. I also love Empanada Mama, not sure if they are open then but you could call to check. http://www.empmamanyc.com/
posted by mlle valentine at 10:00 AM on December 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
You can also check Open Table for what's in your price range and chosen location.
posted by brujita at 11:40 AM on December 16, 2013
posted by brujita at 11:40 AM on December 16, 2013
Call and make a reservation for Szechuan Gourmet (242 W. 56th. Street near 8th Avenue). Avoid the Americanized-Chinese dishes and get only the authentic ones. My favorites there:
1. Szechuan Pork Dumpling* with roasted chili soy
2. Dan Dan Noodles * with chili minced pork
16. Ox Tongue & Tripe** with roasted chili-peanut vinaigrette
19. Sliced Pork Belly* with chilli-garlic soy
28. Spicy Cucumber Salad*
82. Crispy Lamb Filets * with chili cumin
118. Chef's Ma Paul Tofu *** with chili minced pork
122. Camphor Tea Smoked Duck (Half)
It's also worth a call to see if Ippudo, Totto Ramen, or Pure Thai will be opening. Looking from their web site, looks like Danji won't be.
posted by kathryn at 11:48 AM on December 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
1. Szechuan Pork Dumpling* with roasted chili soy
2. Dan Dan Noodles * with chili minced pork
16. Ox Tongue & Tripe** with roasted chili-peanut vinaigrette
19. Sliced Pork Belly* with chilli-garlic soy
28. Spicy Cucumber Salad*
82. Crispy Lamb Filets * with chili cumin
118. Chef's Ma Paul Tofu *** with chili minced pork
122. Camphor Tea Smoked Duck (Half)
It's also worth a call to see if Ippudo, Totto Ramen, or Pure Thai will be opening. Looking from their web site, looks like Danji won't be.
posted by kathryn at 11:48 AM on December 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Response by poster: Actually called Ippudo West and Pure Thai - unfortunately not open. Totto will be, but I don't know if a massive wait is worth risking when we have to be somewhere at around 7:45pm. Would ideally like to get somewhere at 6 and be out by 7:30.
Opentable is a good idea. Also found a few Indian places that are open. Really surprised by how many Thai and Japanese places are closed.
posted by windbox at 11:59 AM on December 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
Opentable is a good idea. Also found a few Indian places that are open. Really surprised by how many Thai and Japanese places are closed.
posted by windbox at 11:59 AM on December 16, 2013 [1 favorite]
From my experience having sort of half-jewish, half-atheist families surrounding me, Chinese is the go-to, Indian is a good bet, and I'm pretty sure we did Ethiopian one year though that was in DC. The Lincoln Center chinese place I can think of is prob overpriced and definitely will get booked up...
posted by mdn at 2:30 PM on December 16, 2013
posted by mdn at 2:30 PM on December 16, 2013
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