NYC - Midtown - Hing Won Express

Long time no eat Snow Pea 豆苗 so I decided to order that with Shrimps over white rice today, had the Sui Kow 水餃 soup on the side and was kinda disappointed because it was tasteless.

NYC - Midtown - Pret A Manger

I wanted a small healthy snack before going to work so I decided to go to Pret A Manger to check out what they had, I didn't want any sandwiches nor pastries and I spotted the Hummus Skinny Dip which turned out to be really good! So yum and healthy!

The Hungarian Mushroom soup was yummy and addictive! Sandwiches fresh.


Service was great, counter staff very friendly and always smiling. :o)

Pret A Manger
425 Madison Ave
(between 48th St & 49th St)
New York, NY 10017 (646) 537-0020

pret.com/us

NYC - Midtown - Paper Moon (formerly known as China Moon)

I was walking along 47 street between 5th and Madison recently, bypassing China Moon when I saw they had changed name to PAPER MOON!

NYC - Midtown - Sbarro

Haven't been to many Sbarro, this location is right smack in the middle of 5th Avenue, next to Rockefeller Center so lots of tourists will drop in for a quick bite. Food is not bad, prices and service are ok. Had the spaghetti & meatballs and they tasted pretty good. :o)

Sbarro
574 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
(212) 575-0457

NYC - Midtown - Jekyll and Hyde Club

My friends and I had a blast at Jekyll and Hyde Club and the food was good, we totally enjoyed ourselves. We're actually planning on returning again soon! :o)

Jekyll and Hyde Club
1409 Avenue of the Americas
(between 57th St & 58th St)
New York, NY 10019
(212) 541-9505

NYC - Midtown - Hing Won Express

It was quite awhile that I didn't go to Hing Won Express so lately I checked them out a few times and tried some other dishes e.g. Snow Cabbage with Shredded Duck Noodles and Shanghai Nian Gao.

NYC - Midtown - Toasties

In September, I had gone to Toasties and saw that they had some yummilicious looking ribs and they sure were yummy!

NYC - Midtown - Pop Burger

Had the POP burger with cheese, consisted of 2 mini burgers ($7) which was decent, love the french fries which were tasty and crispy ($3.75), also had a soda ($1.75) with my order, a little pricey but it was a good experience. Cute interior where the walls are lined with pictures of Campbell Soup Cans which is a great idea!

Pop Burger
14 E 58th St
New York, NY 10022
(212) 991-6644

NYC - Midtown - Chipotle

Ha ha, I know I know, you must be wondering 'Whoa! Gen, don't you get tired of Chipotle?' ... well, I have to say 'No' and you Chipotle fans knows how addictive it can be ... hahaha! Anyway, since Halloween is right around the corner meaning next Friday October 31, they have a 'BOO RITO' special on that day, all you have to do is dress up as a Chipotle burrito, taco, bowl or salad and you get a FREE BURRITO between 6pm to closing time. Have fun!!!! I am going to get my flu shots on that day so it'll probably be a BOO HOO HOO day for me ... heh heh.

NYC - Midtown - Chipotle

Update 11/19/2008: Heard they are now open, will check them out and report back soon yah!
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For all you Chipotle fans, there's going to be a new location on West 45 st between 5th & 6th Avenue soon! YAY!!!


CHIPOTLE
25 West 45th Street
New York, NY 10036
Open 11:00AM - 10:00PM

NYC - Midtown - Times Square - Applebee's

Been to this Applebee's many times over the years since I arrive in NYC. There's 2 levels, quite spacious and is always busy every time we go there since it is right smack in Times Square which is filled with tourists. Food and service are good.

Applebee's
TIMES SQUARE
234 W. 42nd St.
New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212.391.7414

NYC - Midtown - Burger Heaven

Today I gave myself a treat for lunch from Burger Heaven, I had the Homemade Meatloaf with Mashed Potato & Gravy and Steamed Vegetables ($14.85) which was very big portion, pretty tasty and very belly filling, alittle over my budget for lunch. I went back to work all heavy and sleepy ... hahaha!

Burger Heaven
20 East 49th Street
New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 755-2166

NYC - Midtown - Chipotle (50 Street/Park Avenue)

Hurray! Hurray! Chipotle opened another location at 50 st/Park Avenue which is much nearer to my job ... woo hoo!!!! Thru Midtownlunch.com I found out they had opened on August 1, 2008 (Thank you Zach!) so yesterday Ms R and I made our way there for lunch. She got the burrito bowl while I had the burrito as usual. Well, being a new location, everything looked good ... clean and super friendly staff, lets hope they maintain it ... ha! Like what I always say, 'We shall see'. LOL!

Chipotle
320 Park Avenue (50 street)
New York, NY 10020
212-754-3098 (phone)

NYC - Midtown - Deli on Madison

I hardly eat at this deli but occasionally I would drop in to pick up drinks. They have a wide variety of hot food + salad buffet, sandwiches, drinks, snacks, etc. Counter staff are friendly, polite and they are open 24 hours 7 days a week.

Few days ago, I had gotten to the city early for work so I picked up a Ham & Cheese Croissant (I love Croissant!) Sandwich for breakfast and it tasted really good.

Deli on Madison
420 Madison Ave Fl 14
New York, NY 10017
(212) 308-6140

NYC - Midtown - Pax Wholesome Foods

Pax Wholesome Food
423 Madison Ave
(Bet 48th and 49th St)
(212) 755-1212
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM












My friend was having a egg sandwich from Pax Whole Foods and I just had to take a picture to share with you ... heh heh. She said it was good so I shall take her words for that ... haha!

NYC - Midtown - Liberty Deli and Pizzeria

For convenience, I have been going to Liberty Deli and Pizzeria which is few steps away from my job, tried their hot food and they are actually quite good. The beef brisket and the beans & rice were exceptionally tasty ... yummers! Pricing is reasonable, good portion, they even include a bun and salad on the side for just $7.50!

Included with the hot food platter

Beef Brisket with Beans & Rice and Vegetables

Roast Chicken with Shell Pasta in Alfredo Sauce and Vegetables

Honey Spiced Chicken with Rice and Vegetables

Crabmeat Salad Wrap

Teriyaki Chicken with Yellow Rice and Vegetables
Beef over Noodles

Tabasco Chicken over Rice & Vegetables

NYC - Midtown - Yushi Bento Bar New York

Yushi Bento Bar New York, my new found little Japanese eatery, clean, stylish decor, friendly service and fresh Japanese food and desserts, I totally dig this place now. I enjoyed the Yushi’s Greatest Hits which is a combination bento box of tuna and salmon sushi, tuna, salmon, and crab maki and salmon sashimi at $12.95. After reading about the Peking Duck Maki Roll - $4.95 from Midtownlunch.com, being a big fan of Peking duck, I just had to try, it was interesting, the filling was Peking duck with scallions and cucumber, not much taste but it goes well with the Yushi Hoisin Sauce, I find that very creative. I liked the refreshing fruit tea and also the Japanese Green Tea Pannacotta which comes in cute little shot glasses at $1.95. The tea was sugarfree and the pannacotta was not sweet which is the way I like.

Yushi Bento Bar
245 Park Avenue
47th Street between Park & Lexington
New York, NY 10167
212.687.1900
Hours of Opening:
Monday – Thursday 11am – 9pm
Friday 11am – 6pm

NYC - Midtown - Toasties

The hot food served at Toasties is always so good especially the Chicken Cordon Bleu which was so yummilicious and tummy filling ... burp!

Turkey with Mac & Cheese with Broccoli

Chicken Cordon Bleu with Mac & Cheese with Brussel Sprouts

NYC Summer Street Fair 2008

Street fairs are fun but they are all the same, been to one and you been to all ... heh heh. However, no one can actually resist the food at the street fairs, me included ... yummers!

Mexican - Grilled Chicken Combo

Mexican - Tamale with Chicken Filling

Thai Curry Puff

Corn Dogs


Arepas (Sweet Corn with Mozzerella Cheese) - $5


Chicken Gyro - $6


Thai Food


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