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ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻

1. Roller Rabbit

1156 Madison Ave (85th & 86th), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Upper East Side · No tips or reviews
Kings' Carriage House is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

2. Kings' Carriage House

7.3
251 E 82nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Yorkville · 15 tips and reviews
Ichie Japanese Restaurant is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

3. Ichie Japanese Restaurant

7.4
53 W 106th St (Manhattan Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 11 tips and reviews
Sumela Mediterranean Cafe & Grill is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

4. Sumela Mediterranean Cafe & Grill

7.1
1606 1st Ave (btwn E 83th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Yorkville · 3 tips and reviews
sweetgreen is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

5. sweetgreen

8.4
1500 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Salad Restaurant · Upper East Side · 29 tips and reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

6. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.3
1497 3rd Ave (btwn 84th & 85th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Yorkville · 43 tips and reviews
St. Stephen's Greenmarket is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

7. St. Stephen's Greenmarket

7.8
82nd Street (1st Avenue), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Yorkville · 17 tips and reviews
Natural Frontier Market is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

8. Natural Frontier Market

6.7
1424 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Grocery Store · Upper East Side · 6 tips and reviews
Juice Generation is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

9. Juice Generation

8.6
1486 3rd Ave (at 84th St), New York, NY
Juice Bar · Upper East Side · 47 tips and reviews
Pitchounette81 is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

10. Pitchounette81

245 E 81st St, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Yorkville · 5 tips and reviews
Bayard's Ale House is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

11. Bayard's Ale House

7.0
1589 1st Ave (b/t 82nd St & 83rd St), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 6 tips and reviews
Dulce Vida Latin Bistro is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

12. Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

8.0
309 E 83rd St (Btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Yorkville · 69 tips and reviews
City Swiggers is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

13. City Swiggers

9.3
320 E 86th St (btw. 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave.), New York, NY
Beer Store · Yorkville · 57 tips and reviews
Spacious @ The Writing Room is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

14. Spacious @ The Writing Room

1703 2nd Ave (88th Street), New York, NY
Coworking Space · Yorkville · No tips or reviews
Mokja is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

15. Mokja

5.6
1663 1st Ave (87th and 86th St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Yorkville · 7 tips and reviews
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

16. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1960 tips and reviews
Cafe Bleriot is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

17. Cafe Bleriot

7.3
228 E 83rd St (Between 3rd And 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Café · Yorkville · 5 tips and reviews
Mughlai Indian Cuisine is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

18. Mughlai Indian Cuisine

7.9
1724 2nd Ave (89th & 90th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Yorkville · 12 tips and reviews
Bluestone Lane is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

19. Bluestone Lane

8.7
1085 5th Ave (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Café · Carnegie Hill · 93 tips and reviews
Sistina is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

20. Sistina

8.5
24 E 81st St (Madison), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 8 tips and reviews
Dean & DeLuca is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

21. Dean & DeLuca

1150 Madison Ave (at 85th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 76 tips and reviews
Churutto Ramen is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

22. Churutto Ramen

1534 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 7 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Churutto Ramen is surprisingly most decent ramen on UES. Noodles were perfect & chicken broth was very good. Special Mazemen was fair. Homemade Pork Gyoza were great! Just wish they had a pork ramen.

Churutto Ramen is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

23. Churutto Ramen

1534 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Upper East Side · 7 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Same Chinese owners as Sushi Ren, Tenzan & Guzan (no longer a physical shop)-all w/ ok not great sushi..so Poke is not what I’d get here.

Kobeyaki is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

24. Kobeyaki

215 E 86th St, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Yorkville · 33 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best Asian fusion fast food in the area! Love the Kobeyaki burger w/ teriyaki sauce, grilled teriyaki chicken or beef bowls, udon noodle soup, & sweet potato fries w/ wasabi mayo & teriyaki ketchup!

25. Heidelberg Restaurant

8.7
1648 2nd Ave (btwn 85th & 86th St.), New York, NY
German Restaurant · Yorkville · 106 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Established in1939 where German was a common language. The result? Giant, plate-flopping schnitzels and sausages. Beer garden downstairs. Winner of Best of NYC Critics' choice for Best German!

Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

26. Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar

8.8
1654 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Yorkville · 33 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Their dogs come nestled inside some excellent Balthazar brioche buns, and the toppings are infallibly appropriate, though my favorite is probably the simple Bratwurst/Kraut/Mustard "Classic" ($7). Read more.

Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

27. Schaller's Stube Sausage Bar

8.8
1654 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Yorkville · 33 tips and reviews

dawn.in.newyorkdawn.in.newyork: Decent fried chickens and various versions of hot dogs that hit the spot! There is a seating area along with beer on tap inside, and one of the staffs last time was super friendly.

28. Café Sabarsky

8.4
1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St), New York, NY
Austrian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 115 tips and reviews

Kai B.Kai Brinker: If there is a line upstairs, check to see if this café in the basement is open. Hours are anybody's guess.

29. Caffe Grazie

26 E 84th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 26 tips and reviews

Jenny K.Jenny K: Risotto balls, Caesar and truffle pizza were all delicious! Service was fast and friendly. Can't wait to go back and try more!

Ristorante Morini is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

30. Ristorante Morini

1167 Madison Ave (86th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Rachel P.Rachel Port: The pasta here is to die for. We started with the foie gras (OMG), then we split the cavatelli & tortelloni, bombolini & choc dome dessert. It was probably the best meal I've had in all of America.

31. Ristorante Morini

1167 Madison Ave (86th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew C: Stumbled upon this restaurant when we saw $19.99 brunch special - those options were limiting... BUT on the normal menu, duck confetti hash over eggs and veggie egg-white frittata both were phenomenal

Ristorante Morini is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

32. Ristorante Morini

1167 Madison Ave (86th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Elaine H.Elaine Hui: Sunday Brunch here was great. Got the spaghetti with clam in white sauce as well as the garganelli bolognese.

33. Ristorante Morini

1167 Madison Ave (86th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Victoria G.Victoria Goulart: Great place for Italian food, the pasta is really amazing. Go for the ravioli with lobster.

Ristorante Morini is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

34. Ristorante Morini

1167 Madison Ave (86th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 41 tips and reviews

Dan T.Dan Torres: $12 pastas Monday - Thursday can’t be beat

35. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.2
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

Eyal G.Eyal Goldwerger: 100 year old vibe that's authentic without trying. Great noodle soup, french toast, egg cream, and many classic diner staples. Old freshly made, old style.

Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

36. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.2
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

37. Lexington Candy Shop Luncheonette

8.2
1226 Lexington Ave (at E 83rd St), New York, NY
Diner · Upper East Side · 88 tips and reviews

DAMstyleDAMstyle: Order a chocolate egg cream soda - the best in the city. This iconic institution has the oldest soda jerk in NYC. Oh, the chocolate malt shake is another must try.

38. Pho Shop

7.9
1716 1st Ave (89th St & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Yorkville · 20 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: VERY BAD customer svc-Over 1-hr delivery & when we called, woman on phone wasn't apologetic & said that we're gonna have to wait anthr hr or she'll cancel our order. We're HANGRY!!!!

39. Neue Galerie

8.8
1048 5th Ave (at E 86th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 124 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Klimt & Schiele show coming 7/12-9/4/18. Otherwise, museum is small & not worth $20pp. FREE 1st FRI’s of every mo 6-9pm w/ museum shops + Café Sabarsky open for drinks, dinner & dessert until 9pm.

40. PQR

1631 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Pizzeria · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Abergel: Amazing pizza! Probably the best pizza you can find in the UES! This is not a normal slice joint (no disrespect to classic slice places). PQR has a unique Roman style - def try the burrata slice!

41. Lobel's Prime Meats

8.3
1096 Madison Ave (82nd Street), New York, NY
Butcher · Upper East Side · 4 tips and reviews

SULLY B.SULLY BONNELLY: The best for meats!

42. 83 1/2

8.1
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Paige C.Paige C: The stuffed tomato appetizer is delicious and great for sharing! Filled with roasted veggies and cheese. Delicious way to start the meal. My only complaint: the outside chairs are very uncomfortable.

43. 83 1/2

8.1
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Paige C.Paige C: Always go for the specials - their menu is seasonal and sourced from local farms and vendors. Gnocchi is a favorite of ours. They have a new one to offer every time we come.

44. 83 1/2

8.1
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Amit G.Amit G: The burrata wrapped with prosciutto was perfect, the short rib pasta was delicious and very generous amount of meat. The only disappointment was the lava cake because it was more like a hot brownie.

45. 83 1/2

8.1
345 E 83rd St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Yorkville · 21 tips and reviews

Chris T.Chris Towe: Ask about the 6 course 'blind' tasting menu. You sit at a bar overlooking the kitchen.

Bayard's Ale House is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

46. Bayard's Ale House

7.0
1589 1st Ave (b/t 82nd St & 83rd St), New York, NY
Pub · Yorkville · 6 tips and reviews

Kathy O.Kathy O'Shea: Beef sliders and corned beef Reubens sliders are awesome☆

William Greenberg Desserts is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

47. William Greenberg Desserts

8.6
1100 Madison Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews

Amanda C.Amanda Crawford: I stopped here to pick up something yummy for my friend's bday. Everything looked so good! I got her a little set of 4 cake pops. The manager and staff were very nice and I'll definitely be back.

48. William Greenberg Desserts

8.6
1100 Madison Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews

Carolina M.Carolina Miranda: Black & whites and hamantaschen are the headliners here, but don't overlook the scrumptious butter cookies -- covered in almonds or filled with raspberry jam. These are WHOA NELLY good.

49. William Greenberg Desserts

8.6
1100 Madison Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 43 tips and reviews

ValerieValerie: Cinnamon babka 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

50. Siena Cafe

6.0
1580 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 7 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Myer: Great salads, pastas are made fresh in house, the fish was amazing

Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

51. Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

6.3
1611 2nd Ave (Between 83rd & 84th Sts), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 13 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: The MISSES/WIP: Fried Chive pancakes were a tad oily; Pad Thai (w/ fresh seafood)-good noodles w/ fresh seafood-lacked spice+flavors of a good Pad Thai. Lkg fwd to trying hard-to-find Mee Grob dish.

52. Alice's Tea Cup: Chapter III

220 E 81st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Yorkville · 75 tips and reviews

Mary P.Mary P.: Not a big tea person but the wedding chai was delish and so were the curry chicken sandwiches. Definitely good if you want to nibble on a little bit of everything

Charc | Bar & Charcuterie is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

53. Charc | Bar & Charcuterie

316 E 84th St, New York, NY
Restaurant · Yorkville · 1 tip

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: HH Tue-Sat’s 5:30-7pm: $3 Coronas & Narragansett’s; $5 grilled cheese sammie’s, tacos, sliders, BLT’s; $7 wines, crab cakes & lobster sliders; $10 Dark & Stormy’s.

54. Dean & DeLuca

1150 Madison Ave (at 85th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Upper East Side · 76 tips and reviews

Victor R.Victor Roccazzella: Ham & cheese croissant is awesome

55. Don Angie

8.9
103 Greenwich Ave, New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 60 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: This is what I love about NYC.. I was just in the same restaurant as Cindy Crawford & didn’t even notice she was ~10 ft away. Lol

56. THAIs New York

7.8
1718 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 10 tips and reviews

Jin M.Jin Moon: This place has the same feel as Tiny Thai and M-thai and taste the same. The Sukho Noodle Soup is basically tom yum noodle soup with lots of different toppings.

Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

57. Bua Thai Ramen & Robata Grill

6.3
1611 2nd Ave (Between 83rd & 84th Sts), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Yorkville · 13 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: New UES Thai gives Up Thai some competition! The HITS: Good Thai iced-T (ask 4 less milk); tender, juicy & tasty BBQ Pork Skewers (liking Spicy Tamarind sauce); great heat & flavor in Pad Prik King

Two Little Red Hens is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

58. Two Little Red Hens

1652 2nd Ave (btwn E 85th & E 86th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Yorkville · 362 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Moistest cupcakes ever! Decent Red Velvet but my faves are the Key Lime & Carrot cake! Will need to try their scones, pies & cheesecake - just wish they had strawberry.

China Jade Szechuan Chili House is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

59. China Jade Szechuan Chili House

5.7
1643 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 10 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Newly opened China Jade Szechuan on UES!👍🏻$8.95 lunch deals: Stir-Fried Ckn w/ Roast Chilis, String Beans w/ Minced Pork & Veggie Chow Fun were all tasty & spicy & not too oily or salty (by request)

China Jade Szechuan Chili House is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

60. China Jade Szechuan Chili House

5.7
1643 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 10 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Steamed veggie dumplings had a nice filling. Skins were nice & thin. Dumplings tasted good but didn’t seem homemade & possibly frozen & out of a bag- the way a lot of average Chinese joints do it.

China Jade Szechuan Chili House is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

61. China Jade Szechuan Chili House

5.7
1643 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Yorkville · 10 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Btw, they have a decent hot chili oil. Ask for some.

Flex Mussels is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

62. Flex Mussels

174 E 82nd St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper East Side · 180 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: HH food + drink specials ALL-night Sun's & Mons + Tue-Sat 5-7pm. See my attached menu!

63. Sapphire Nails & Spa

8.8
1527 York Ave (81 St and York Ave), New York, NY
Nail Salon · Yorkville · 15 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: $29 wkday mani+pedi. Open ‘til 9pm

Pho Shop is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

64. Pho Shop

7.9
1716 1st Ave (89th St & 1st Ave), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Yorkville · 20 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Not best in NYC but decent Viet food & BEST SOUP NOODLE FOR WHEN UR SICK ON UES! Get Pork & Shrimp Wonton Ckn Broth Noodle, Cha Gio Thit, Bo Loc Lac, Cha Ram, Ckn or Beef Banh Mi & Shrimp Chips

Hutch and Waldo is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

65. Hutch and Waldo

8.4
247 E 81st St, New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Yorkville · 26 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Don’t understand why this spot’s so popular..$11 for a regular coffee + a hibiscus iced tea is totally overpriced.

Beyond Sushi is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

66. Beyond Sushi

6.3
1429 3rd Ave (81st st), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Yorkville · 3 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Ordered to SUPPORT @beyondsushinyc during pandemic..#UES #NYC needs Pioneer @ChefGuyVaknin + his amazingly creative 5-star 100% plant-based dishes + sushi! #ZenfoodsterEats #Vegan #MeatlessMonday‬

Schaller & Weber is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

67. Schaller & Weber

9.0
1654 2nd Ave (86th St.), New York, NY
Butcher · Yorkville · 32 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Our fave Mercato delivery essentials frm 80+yr old German-style master charcuterier during Covid lockdown: Fried Ckn, Beef Goulash, German Potato Salad or Cole Slaw, Bone Broth + Truffle Mac & Cheese

Shoga Sushi & Oyster Bar is one of ZEN’s UES 80’s Haunts👻.

68. Shoga Sushi & Oyster Bar

6.6
88th (2nd), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Yorkville · 29 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Average sushi shop w/ fall-apart Futomaki + Wasabi Lobster rolls & Snow Crab Salad (all w/ Kani=fake crabmeat), Bulgogi Dumplings, dry Peking Duck Bao, dry & un-fresh Hamachi Collar+bland Teriyaki Ckn