When it comes to eating meat in the USA, the first thing that comes to mind is definitely the delicious, juicy, and perfectly seared American steak. Rated as the number one steakhouse in New York for 28 consecutive years, the century-old Peter Luger Steak House is located in Brooklyn. Their 'steak for two' is a must-order for couples, combining both taste and value. Individuals or ladies with smaller appetites can opt for the 'steak for one' to share. Everyone who has been there speaks highly of it, and the title of New York's best is well-deserved. For steak lovers, this is the place to go.
The steak at Smith & Wollensky may not be the best in New York, but its fame has spread worldwide, thanks to the endorsement of Warren Buffett. This is his favorite steakhouse, where he holds his high-priced charity lunch every year. Even if it's just to taste the steak that billionaires love, you have to try Smith & Wollensky. The succulent Filet mignon and the creative 'Bone in filet Oscar style' are great choices for meat lovers.
If you love steak, and your favorite is the tender and chewy ribeye, then Strip House is definitely your best choice. The ribeye meat, located near the back of the cow, is second only to the expensive filet in tenderness. After special roasting, it exudes an intoxicating beef fat aroma. Paired with their special roasted garlic, the steak is rich but not greasy, offering a unique flavor. It is worth mentioning that the crispy goose fat potatoes, made from mashed potatoes shaped into balls and then fried, are also one of their specialties. The soft and sweet potatoes are the best companion for the steak.
If you love beef but are not a fan of American steaks or find American steakhouses not cost-effective, then the all-you-can-eat Brazilian barbecue buffet might satisfy you. Many people consider Churrascaria Plataforma to be the best Brazilian barbecue restaurant in New York. The food is delicious and plentiful, and people always walk in upright and leave leaning against the wall. They offer a variety of delicious cuts such as sirloin, short ribs, brisket, filet, and chuck. Many friends go crazy looking up words in the dictionary or on Google in front of their menu. It's like once you go there, your mom will never worry about you not studying English seriously again.
Kang Ho-dong
If food can make a person's name remembered, Kang Ho-dong is definitely the one who benefits the most from it today. (The last person I remembered because of food was Liu Angxing from 'Cooking Master Boy' XD) Kang Ho-dong is synonymous with the best Korean BBQ in New York. Although they don't have a wide variety of side dishes and snacks, they offer a simple and fixed special soybean paste salad and refreshing, sweet, and greasy kimchi. They don't have a complex variety of meats, only a few set menus to choose from, but each one is classic. Whether it's Seared Pork Belly, Seared Pork Butt, Boneless Short Rib, or Sliced Rib Eye, each is a top choice that leaves a lasting impression.
Bonchon Chicken
Korean dramas have made beer and fried chicken incredibly popular, and at Bonchon Chicken, you can experience the most authentic Korean fried chicken. Interestingly, this place is also a bar, which perfectly allows you to enjoy the combination of beer and Korean fried chicken. On weekend nights, you can often see Korean exchange students gathering together, drinking beer, eating fried chicken, and watching sports games. You will definitely enjoy this atmosphere.
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
If Kang Ho-dong has secured a place in New York's Korean BBQ scene, then Gyu-Kaku is the big brother of New York's Japanese BBQ scene. As the world's largest Japanese BBQ chain, Gyu-Kaku has over 600 locations in Japan alone. With nearly perfect top-grade Wagyu beef, aromatic garlic shrimp, and melt-in-your-mouth beef tongue, this vast chain empire has established its dominance. It is worth mentioning that during their happy hour (2pm-5pm), most meats are incredibly cheap, and every visit brings the temptation to order every single type of meat.
This is a Japanese restaurant hidden in Manhattan, and the name of the restaurant is exactly the name of the owner. The owner adheres to the concept of 'making the food he has eaten since childhood' and opened this not-so-large Japanese creative restaurant. Unexpectedly, it became extremely popular as soon as it opened, with people often traveling across half the city only to be told to come back next time. Those who manage to eat after waiting for two hours are considered lucky. Such 'insane' queues can only be blamed on how delicious their food is. The signature dishes like Foie Gras Stuffed Mini Kobe Burger, Tetchan (large intestine), and Angus Prime Kalbi (Angus beef short ribs) will overturn your taste experience. Their unique Niku-Uni (sea urchin with raw meat roll) is the house specialty that truly justifies the long wait. Highly recommended for meat lovers; only after tasting it will you realize that meat doesn't have to be grilled to be the most delicious.
Sol Hyang Gee BBQ
In the world of meat lovers, our large skewers are the only ones that can be paired with a cold beer in the scorching summer and bring warmth in the harsh winter. It's not hard to find that Yelp ratings are not very friendly to it, but Sol Hyang Gee BBQ is indeed a good choice for gatherings and skewers. Their flavors are authentic, portions are large and delicious, and it's economical. They have all kinds of skewers you can think of, and besides skewers, you can also order dishes in the restaurant.
Zhou's Yummy
As the saying goes, eating mutton in winter is as good as ginseng, and eating it in spring, summer, and autumn also strengthens the body. In the long winter of New York, what could be better than a bowl of hot mutton soup to warm your stomach? If you pass by Lao Zhou's Whole Lamb Restaurant, you will definitely smell the authentic and fragrant aroma of mutton. At their place, you can drink a rich mutton soup that has been simmered for over ten hours until it turns white, and you can also enjoy a tender and juicy lamb neck casserole that can be torn apart by hand. Of course, you can't miss the lamb skewers filled with the fragrant cumin flavor that are full of childhood memories.
