NYC November Restaurant Guide 🍝

Here’s a roundup of my recent eats across the city—from comforting noodles to cozy izakayas and a few surprises in between! 🇮🇹 Santi Rating: 4.5/5 A delicious Italian spot that leans upscale but totally delivers. The Veal Chop is a must-try—even more impressive than their pasta, and it brought me right back to that Florentine T-bone vibe 🥩. Don’t miss the fig cocktail—caramelized figs with brûlée topping? Yes, please! 🍜 Momofuku Noodle Bar Rating: 5/5 A classic for a reason! Always reliable, affordable, and deeply satisfying. Their fried chicken wings are seriously addictive. 🐟 Kaoru Rating: 4/5 A hidden Japanese gem I almost want to keep to myself! Fresh sashimi, fair prices, and a cozy vibe perfect for a midweek drink. 🥘 Dubuhaus Rating: 3/5 A new K-Town spot that didn’t quite hit the mark. The seafood stew looked amazing but was overwhelmingly spicy 🌶️—I had to dilute it with water, which ruined the broth. Portions are huge, but flavor-wise, it can’t beat classics like Chodanggol. Cute interior, though! 🍹 Ariari Rating: 4/5 An adorable Korean pub with a warm, intimate vibe. Went here right after a Fotona treatment—glad they have plenty of mild options! The beef hot pot was light, soothing, and perfect with a drink. From high-end Italian to low-key Korean bites, November was full of flavor—and a little spice! 🔥 #NYCRestaurants #NYCEats #FoodDiary #NYCFoodGuide #ItalianInNYC #RamenLovers #KoreanEats