FT'ers going to HKG seemed like to like "Tim Ho Wan" ... well, they are expanding worldwide & this one just opened in Manhattan last month. Long lines, I heard, one of our nieces living not far from the place in the East Village - sending her & BF to scout it out soon to see in person on whether it's worth the backpack into Manhattan sooner or not - along with the newly opened East Side 2nd. Avenue subway extension.

http://ny.eater.com/2016/12/16/13976...enu-hours-open

If only Ding Tai Fung would open one here in NY ... almost got fooled by a copycat recently with similar name up near YYR, different style of Dim Sum but worth going out of the way when we're in TPE.

Same at Per Se. Both European style regarding dinner-times

At Lunch at Jean Georges one guy wear shorts. Was so happy I had my dark suit;) At Daniel for example no chance to enter without jacket.

Thanks guys. Will look at Jean Georges, or maybe not even bother with super high end restaurants!

I really enjoyed Gramercy Tavern too, I ate on the dining room side and had a great time.

Gramercy is one of my go to's, be it bar or dining room :)
Trying to figure out some NYC spots to take friends, but they are not foodies and would laugh at a formal dress attire.

Gramercy Tavern is probably the most accessible high-end restaurant in NYC. Every single meal I have had there is fantastic, and the service continues to get better each time. I really enjoy their cellared beers - have had one at virtually every dinner I've eaten here.

Ate dinner at Del Posto last night - that was a treat. I wanted to make it before Mark Ladner departs as head chef, and the food did not disappoint...a mix of traditional Italian and modern dishes with Italian finishes. Perhaps the only disappointment was a very light cocktail selection despite a grand bar on the other side of the ground-level dining room. Best dish of the night? Take a look at the pork and veal agnolotti, served with black truffle butter... *drool* Low lighting can't take away how incredible this pasta was.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...7108790220.jpg

I like Ko for casual dress, but it's not a 3* restaurant.

That's for the recommendation! Will look into Ko :)

Edit: Just realised you were talking about Momofuku Ko! Been here and also like it, thanks for reminding me

I've done some research on EMP and it looks amazing - are they still googling patrons prior to dinner?

I think I spoiled my wife during our honeymoon using this thread as she is now looking forward to Michelin star restaurants for our anniversary - no humblebrag intended.

Only downside: During my last visit in NYC I wasn´t able to catch a table at EMP. But didn´t stay hungry;)

Yes.

It's truly spectacular, in the entire sense. There's a reason it's rated so highly across all measures (Michelin, Pellegrino, NYT, etc etc).

I was at Hawker Chan - Hong Kong Soya Sauce Chicken Rice & Noodle - "The Cheapest Michelin-starred Meal in The World" in Chinatown Singapore last week. Not at the hawker stall itself but the rcently opened "restaurant" on the other side of the street.
Waiting time 60 min. outside plus 30 min. inside after having ordered.
Price 6,50 SGD for the Soya Sauce Chicken with rice and a can of soft drink or tea.

Taste was OK, but is this really worth a Michelin Star ? NO, not at all !!!

Can't understand why Michelin gave them a star...

Thanks for the heads up about HK Soya Sauce. Went past the hawker store when it was awarded a star, and the lines were mad long.
Considered the restaurant, but if it's not worth it, will give it a miss.

Wait. What??

Cool AND Creepy :D