New Haven | The Ultimate Yale Food Guide 🍽️✨

After 5 months in this city, I’ve practically eaten my way through every corner 🍜📚 As a self-proclaimed foodie with high standards, here’s my first round of top picks — all under $40-50 per person! 🇹🇭 Noa by September in Bangkok ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My go-to spot (visited 4 times already!). Rivals top Thai restaurants in NYC — trust me! 🍽️ Must-tries: PAD SEE-EW with black pepper steak — savory & unforgettable TOM YUM FRIED RICE — loaded with flavor 🍸 Cocktails are consistently delicious — no bad choices here! 🍷 ZINC ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable American fusion with a cozy, date-night vibe. 🐙 Octopus appetizer = perfection 🥩 Steak (go medium-rare — they tend to overcook) Solid if you’re dining with American palate friends! 🇹🇭 September in Bangkok ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sister restaurant to Noa, with a different menu. While I’m allergic to shellfish 🦞, my friends rave about their seafood dishes. Always a good sign! 🍔 116 Cocktail Bar By Hachiroku ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My FAVE in the Hachiroku group! 💯 Wagyu Steak Burger + truffle fries with parmesan — life-changing! 🍞 Start with the Wagyu & Uni Toast 🍰 Desserts rotate — their cheesecake? Divine. 🇪🇸 Viñas Wine & Tapas ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rated 4.9 on Google for a reason! 🐙 Pulpo a la Plancha — tender octopus with creamy cilantro aioli 🥩 Lomo Saltado — tender ribeye + giant side of fries Other dishes were decent, but these two shined! More New Haven food adventures to come — stay tuned, Yalies! 🎉 #YaleEats #NewHavenFood #FoodieGuide #YaleLife #ThaiFood #DateNightSpot #FoodRecs