Manhattan: Four Flavor Finds for Friends

4.4 (1,591)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 23:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 00:00 (+1)

17 E 32nd St

Make the tabletop grill the focus at Dons Bogam, where staff cook premium meats at your table. Bulgogi, ribeye and banchan anchor the meal, with pork dumplings and kimchi pajeon among the starters. Seating can feel cramped and present accessibility challenges, so keep your group’s needs in mind.

5.0 (5)

Mon – Fri, 16:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 22:00

23 E 108th St

LeBlanc Pizza Restaurant offers a comfort-food option on East 108th Street, with home-baked bread, farro salad, skirt steak and salmon among the choices. Weekend brunch adds chicken and waffles. Reviewers note filling portions and reasonable pricing.

3.8 (4)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 21:00; Sat, 08:00 – 16:00

29 East 104th Street

Sunset Restaurant Grill is a casual East Harlem choice for roast chicken, rice and plantains, with generous portions and a broad menu. Feedback on food consistency and service is mixed, including reports of incorrect orders; keep that trade-off in mind when choosing a meal with friends.

5.0 (4)

Mon – Fri, 10:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 10:00 – 21:00

158 E 110th St

Keep the plan simple at El Barrio Pizza on East 110th Street: this East Harlem neighborhood slice shop centers on classic New York pizza. Consider it when your friends want a straightforward slice rather than a longer sit-down meal.