HELL'S KITCHEN, MANHATTAN

Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen

Hand-pulled noodles and dumplings by the Theater District — fast, packed, Michelin Bib Gourmand.

In the Theater District, where cheap and good rarely meet, this always-packed room has been pulling noodles since 2013. The name is a mouthful, the mural of cartoon diners is cheerful, and the kitchen keeps the room turning over quickly.

Hand-pulled and knife-cut noodles, stir-fried or in soup, are the core of the menu. Michelin's inspectors also single out the herb-flecked pork and shrimp wonton soup, the pan-fried Peking duck bundles and scallion pancakes wrapped around sliced beef — and a long list of dumplings.

Editor’s tip

Order hand-pulled noodles stir-fried and the pork and shrimp wonton soup before a show.

Make an evening of it — beautiful stops nearby

MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN

Top of the Rock

The deck where the Empire State Building and Central Park both line up correctly.

Scenic View · $$$

~12 min on foot

MIDTOWN, MANHATTAN

Bryant Park

A formal French garden on the roof of the library's stacks, furnished with ten thousand movable chairs.

Park & Garden · Free

~15 min on foot

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HELL'S KITCHEN, MANHATTAN

The Landmark Tavern

An 1868 Irish waterfront saloon in Hell's Kitchen — shepherd's pie, a slow pint and a century and a half of stories.

Irish · Hidden Gem · $$

HELL'S KITCHEN, MANHATTAN

Ariana Afghan Kebab

Kabuli palaw, mantu and aushak in a twelve-table room on Ninth Avenue.

Afghan · Hidden Gem · $

Editorial draft — core details last reviewed October 13, 2026. Confirm practical details with the official site before you go.