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Republic

Republic

(Now Closed)
Noodle Restaurant, Asian Restaurant, and Thai Restaurant$$$$
Union Square, New York
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  • ZenFoodsterheart icon on user image
    ZenFoodsterJanuary 6, 2017
    My #1 fave Salmon (grilled on top of curried rice) dish in NYC..timeless & consistent...even after 18+ yrs, I still crave it! I also love their curried chicken broth noodles & eggplant appetizer.
  • Rachel I.heart icon on user image
    Rachel IvyJanuary 25, 2015
    The seafood pad thai is delicious and the frozen lychee martini is a bit too sweet but really yummy. Dishes are really big, I usually get 2 lunches out of them.
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexApril 14, 2016
    spicy coconut chicken noodle soup was delicious— salty, sour, and savory. happy hour is great— the elderflower saketini is cute and refreshing. the matcha colada is AMAZING. fun atmosphere
  • Ryan W.
    Ryan WatsonAugust 14, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    This place has been around forever. The spicy coconut chicken, the pad Thai and the salmon are all excellent - solid cocktails as well. You can't go wrong with just about anything on the menu.
  • Hal K.
    Hal KirklandJune 25, 2013
    Contrary to what the signage and placemats may say this place is actually a monarchy. Decision making is embodied by a single ruling individual or in other words a boss. Some say its for tax reasons.
  • Jin M.heart icon on user image
    Jin MoonAugust 12, 2017
    Their dinner set is one of their best deals. I couldn't stop eating the pork from their vermicelli noodles since they were so nicely charred and tender.
  • Graylyn R.heart icon on user image
    Graylyn RooseJuly 11, 2017
    This has become a Union Square mainstay for me, when looking for a cheap happy hour or a quick bite. $5 appetizers from 4-7 Mon-Fri and noodle portions are huge!
  • Match T.heart icon on user image
    Match ThisflyOctober 16, 2014
    The fried calamari is real good. The green papaya salad is light and refreshing. They no longer serve the spicy duck, so my go to now is the spicy coconut chicken.
  • Holiday
    HolidayJuly 20, 2017
    Matcha collada! Need to open up a take out window for these beauties. Matcha and coconut milk, divine. Also gluten free menu available.
  • Jessica Imbert
    Jessica ImbertJuly 10, 2013
    Happy hour drinks are not watered down. Execellent service and very friendly staff. Everything I had was great. Dumplings, wonton, pad thai, papaya salad, spicy coconut broth noodles. Def recommend.
  • Yoeun P.heart icon on user image
    Yoeun PenDecember 12, 2016
    Don't know if anything else here is good, but I dream about the Spicy Beef Noodle soup. Full of so much flavor! Similar to bun bo hue—I've not found anything else like it in the city. 
  • Jeff P.
    Jeff PetrielloOctober 22, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    My go-to work lunch place around union square. There's always room, it's quick, and it's delicious. The noise can be a little much if you need to seriously be talking, but otherwise a solid place.
  • Val
    ValNovember 21, 2013
    Large space a tad on the pricey side and cold! Brrrr. Benches are attached to the floor 😕. Can't go wrong with the lime chicken soup, Pad Thai or soup dumplings!
  • Devonta
    DevontaAugust 25, 2012
    The Pad Thai (with Shrimp & Calamari) is amazing! Don't be scared to use your chopsticks. Add a Ginger Margarita to your order! First timer of Thai food! A+++
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceMay 6, 2013
    Though this joint is famous for its noodles, we say go for the grilled pork chops. They're sliced razor thin, flame grilled and coated with a thin sweet sauce and presented with all the trimmings.
  • Eliane v.
    Eliane vdBSeptember 3, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    One of my favorite places in the area. Love their salmon sashimi! & their crispy tofu! & the grilled eggplants... &... (I could go on). Eat outside, @ the bar or take the window seat 4 ppl watching.
  • Jerry B.
    Jerry BritoAugust 14, 2014
    I don't get the mixed reviews for this place. Service was great, food was delicious, price was right, and communal ambiance was nice. Papaya salad and spicy beef noodles hit the spot.
  • Daria B.heart icon on user image
    Daria BlednovaJune 24, 2015
    Food was exotic but tastes good. The interior is simple but lovely. Stuff — no buts — lovely! And prices are good. Enjoyed it a lot.
  • Martin O.heart icon on user image
    Martin OngJune 14, 2015
    The salmon (#41) is really good here. So was the rice underneath it
  • JOSE M Hernandezheart icon on user image
    JOSE M HernandezAugust 28, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Spicy Seafood. Rice, noodles,shrimp, squid,bay scallops, scallions, catfish(WTF) ...bean sprouts, fried shallots, cilantro, gslanga
  • Nicholas B.
    Nicholas BowersJuly 10, 2012
    It ain't gourmet, but it is pretty tasty. The portions are large enough that you'll have enough for lunch the next day as well. The happy hour is pretty good, especially the 1/2 price cocktails.
  • Christina S.
    Christina SquitieriDecember 17, 2015
    The Spicy Beef is not that spicy and delicious! Also, they have amazing mojitos that are around $8 during Happy Hour. Definitely worth it!
  • Beeheart icon on user image
    BeeNovember 24, 2016
    The noodle bowls are big enough split between two, and coconut tapioca dessert is really interesting!
  • Lainie K.heart icon on user image
    Lainie KleinDecember 23, 2015
    My favorite childhood noodle spot. Luckily only the prices have changed and not the quality or the service. One of the only quality NY places left in the culinary wasteland that is union square.
  • Nate B.heart icon on user image
    Nate BeattyApril 25, 2015
    Too much awesome food to choose. Go with a few people and get a bunch of dishes to share. Can't go wrong with the pork chops or salmon.
  • Rodrigo N.heart icon on user image
    The food here is always delicious and very good price. The service is good and fast. My favorites: Vegetable Dumplings and Marinated Salmon.
  • Jay M.heart icon on user image
    Jay MimesAugust 14, 2014
    The happy hour drinks and the Pad Thai are superb. I'm also a big fan of the fried calamari, but everything on the menu is great!
  • ansje m.heart icon on user image
    ansje millerOctober 4, 2014
    Best quick cheap joint on union square. If you are gluten free ask for the special menu. If you want more spice ask for hot sauce.
  • Compass
    CompassApril 25, 2014
    Republic proves that some of the best dining is also some of the most affordable. The casual Thai restaurant is a favorite among tourists and locals.
  • T Z.heart icon on user image
    T ZApril 12, 2015
    I got the Lime Chicken noodles which was a bit too sour for my taste - overall tasted similar to pho. also huge portions. Skewers and tofu appetizers were pretty good.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RoseNovember 9, 2015
    Deceptively large. The spicy coconut chicken broth bowl was tasty- though the chicken was a little rubbery. Happy hour every day 3-7!
  • Jon T.heart icon on user image
    Jon TorerkOctober 2, 2012
    One of the best noodle houses in Chelsea area. One of my go to places in NYC when I visit and a regular stop when I lived there.
  • Joseph M.heart icon on user image
    Joseph MwambaMarch 3, 2015
    The Pad Thai is one of the best in the city. I've had a ton and it's definitely the best I've ever had.
  • Criscris D.
    Criscris DSeptember 15, 2013
    Great noodles. Yummy drinks. A little bit noisy. Oh and they have long tables so you might be seated with strangers at the same table.
  • Collette S.heart icon on user image
    Collette SNovember 17, 2015
    Casual spot to grab noodles and a cocktail in Union Square. The Lime Noodles were great, though very lime-y!
  • Stephen M.
    Stephen McAllisterFebruary 19, 2017
    Pad thai and the calamari as an appetizer 👌 You'll be doing well to finish the Pad Thai, great size portions
  • Vianney B.heart icon on user image
    Vianney BrandicourtSeptember 22, 2014
    Good place for a quick, decent meal. A wealth of options: the sauteed beef salad is good. The acoustics inside are terrible; a seat outside -- in the din of Union Square -- is ironically better.
  • Bradley D.heart icon on user image
    Bradley DharamJanuary 14, 2012
    Really great place. The price/portion ratio is near-perfect, and there's plenty of table & bar room. They serve Asian cuisine of all sorts, from some curry dishes to Pad Thai. ***
  • Christina Y.heart icon on user image
    Christina YoshiiAugust 1, 2015
    Spicy beef noodles was recommended to me by the waiter and wow he was right sooo good !
  • Cesar R.
    Cesar RazuriApril 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    I'm not sure what's in the frozen sangria, but have two of them and you have a nice buzz going on. Food wise, the BBQ Pork dish is fantastic.
  • Tash C.heart icon on user image
    Tash ConcepcionNovember 11, 2014
    Decent fusion Asian place if you're looking for a quick bite in the Union Square area. Trendy but relatively cheap and fast. Pad Thai and sautéed curried chicken noodles were solid choices.
  • Jordan B.heart icon on user image
    Jordan BeanJanuary 6, 2017
    It's a bit too loud if looking for a more intimate setting, but the service is great and the food is delicious!
  • Frank T.
    Frank T.November 24, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    Appetizer: Fried CalamariEntre: Pad ThaiDrink: Thai Iced TeaDessert: No room for dessert
  • Jeanette K.
    Jeanette KimJune 9, 2014
    Great casual spot, attentive service, quick food! Sautéed beef salad was appropriately fresh and filling in equal parts
  • Amanda P.heart icon on user image
    Amanda PaulJuly 12, 2017
    Huge restaurant. Sunday special of $10 pad thai which is delish. Dumplings are a great app.
  • Shannon C.heart icon on user image
    Shannon CoulsonMarch 27, 2015
    The food is really good and the portions are massive, but the hostess made me get up and move halfway through my meal, and they didn't even comp my tea or anything.
  • Noah F.
    Noah FleischakerDecember 10, 2011
    Reasonably cheap food in union square is like stumbling upon a unicorn, so enjoy it, loud yes authentic probably not but good yes and reasonably priced I totally enjoy republic for what it is
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenMay 7, 2016
    Nice happy hour deal and good food. The BBQ pork with vermicelli is delicious
  • Udi R.heart icon on user image
    Udi RubinAugust 16, 2014
    Pad Thai and vegetables dumplings were awesome! Finally decent noodle at decent price. Will come back.
  • Misha M.
    Misha MJanuary 17, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Vietnamese Chicken Broth is where it's at... Best of all, cilantro in almost every dish!
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