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Haven't been to Budakkan in a long long time but the vibe is a bit douchy, especially on weekends. Food was great back then, don't know now.
If you're in the mood for paella, Socarrat in Nolita will really hit the spot - also get the pan con tomate. If you're looking to replace Ssam with another Asian option, you'll get better recommendations from others here than me.
A place I absolutely love everything about, from outstanding food to perfect ambiance and decor is Sorella in the LES
Staying on the Lower East Side.
I find the lunch menus of these places good value for the money. Unless you really want the tasting menu, consider going to Le Bernadin for its prix fixe lunch on Friday. An alternative is the Bouley lunch on Friday. Also consider Jean Georges which serves lunch on Saturdays - most other fancy restaurants do not.
You can go to Katz's at any time. Somehow I often find myself in that area late at night.
I find Ssam Bar ok but not great.
If you want to slurge, consider Blue Hill at Stone Barns - I have been there 5-6 times, most recently 1.5 weeks ago, and it is great. Don't bother with the Stone Barns in the Village, it is not the same.
Katz's is a tourist trap mostly - I'd probably skip it
As for Blue Hill, it is completely dependent on season, and I think California does the local food thing better anyway.
are the two blue hills really that different? i enjoyed my time at stone barns and wondered how the one in the city would be
Yes, BHSB is far better food and on a completely different level in terms of decor and overall enjoyment. I have no interest in going back to BH in the Village but always want to go to BHSB at least once a year.
my gf joked that if we told them we didnt like beets they would have had to have given us a totally different menu
Figured NY pie was a must. Anybody been to Danny Brown Wine Bar or Kin Shop? A friend raved about both.