Joey U

I will only be reviewing the food and service at this establishment, and not the amazing Drag Brunch that was hosted here. They are a separate review.

I found the food to be mediocre. It was lacking in flavor, spices, and passion. I found my chicken Milanese to be dry and bland. I had to ask for hot sauce just to get some moisture back from the chicken. The salad was fine.

The service was great. Our server, Josie, was attentive to our needs and immediately fixed any issue with our food. I also appreciated her kind hospitality.

I wish I could give this place 5 stars for the service alone but I cannot. The food was not memorable, and it was lacking in quality. To charge $25 for a dish lacking in flavor was rather criminal.

Would I come back to this place again? Probably to sit at the bar and enjoy the entertaining drag show, but not to eat their food.

This was actually my first ever drag brunch and it was a fun time. The drag hosts, Jasmine Rice and Zeta Jones, were entertaining and didn’t hold back with their comedy. I would highly recommend seeing this brunch, especially with Jasmine Rice’s incredible opera skills.

Now, onto the drag brunch. The food was good, I ordered a burger with tater tots and salad as sides. I also got unlimited mimosas which kept filling up like the fountain of youth. I couldn’t count how many drinks I drank, but it was a great time. I wish the mimosas had more of an orange flavor, and they tasted a bit diluted (which makes sense because there’s a lot of people who wanna drink) but it’d be nice.

The servers are also super nice, and already have singles ready for you to exchange should you want to tip the queens (which you absolutely should during a drag show)!

My only note is that it took a while to get the food out. My friend and I got our food on the second half of the show, close to the closing number. It was a bit hard to focus on the show, considering how hungry we were.

Would I come back for another drag brunch? Maybe, if I had a sugar daddy funding it! Drag brunches are a bit expensive so definitely be ready to spend some $$$ but also prepare yourself for the most entertaining experience of your weekend. The Spot is also a local nightclub/bar so I might check it out during that time.

If I could give this place five Michelin stars, I would.

This is hands down one of the best Thai eateries in New York City. I’ve never been so impressed with the flavors they have to offer. From their spicy curries, decadent garlic pepper pork, succulent seafood options, and palate cleansing desserts, you will leave this place wanting to come back every week.

You can do a two dish entree for $13 and 3 dish entree for $15. I highly recommend getting the 3 dish option, so you have a chance to try more of their delicacies. Make sure you bring lots of cash before coming here. The servers are also incredibly nice and generous with the amount of portions they give. Be nice to them and leave them a tip, because their kindness and hospitality is truly unmatched.

Eating here makes me feel at home. The dishes are homemade, and the flavors will make your palate burst with satisfaction. My absolute favorite to get are the garlic pepper pork and pork larb. It’s spicy, tangy, and will simply leave you wanting more.

I would recommend this place to friends who have a craving for spice, or want to get a taste of home and remember what proudly makes them Thai.

I like the ambience of this place. It’s humble, the natural light is nice, and the mural of Makana is quite tasteful.

What was not tasteful, however, was the food. I ordered their loco moco. When I first got it, I was confused as to why there wasn’t gravy on the dish. Then, I opened up the burger patty and saw that it was still raw inside, but charred on the outside. I didn’t want to keep on eating it, so I asked the waitress if me and my friend could get another one that was cooked (we ordered the same thing). She saw the mistake and took the initiative to correct it with the kitchen.

When she returned the dishes to the kitchen, I heard one of the kitchen staff blatantly say “this is fine, they don’t know what they’re talking about”. My friends and I were seated by the kitchen door, and to hear that was quite disappointing, because I know what raw meat looks like.

A few minutes later, the new loco moco dishes came out. Everything was over cooked, and it simply was not a good dish. At least they added the gravy. As someone who’s eaten many a loco moco in the past, this is not an authentic representation of it.

The fish tacos and spam musubi were fine. However, it was missing seasoning and acidity, crucial elements that make up Hawaiian cuisine.

I would not recommend eating here. The quality of the food needs improvement, and the price simply does not reflect it.