Song Lai Xiang 松来香 솔향기 — Restaurant in New York

If you’re looking for a dining experience that combines fun, flavor, and quality, look no further than Song Lai Xiang. This gem offers a unique twist on dining by allowing you to grill your own skewers, and the results are nothing short of spectacular.

The beef and lamb skewers were simply out of this world. Tender, juicy, and seasoned to perfection, each bite was a burst of flavor. The hands-on grilling added an interactive and exciting touch, and the skewers turned out flawlessly thanks to the high-quality ingredients and excellent equipment provided.

The seafood pancake is another must-try. Golden, crispy, and packed with fresh seafood, it was the perfect balance of textures and tastes a dish that left us craving more.

And let’s not forget the eggplant! Smoky, tender, and seasoned just right, it was a delightful surprise that elevated the meal even further.

Song Lai Xiang is more than just a restaurant; it’s a culinary journey. The vibrant atmosphere, friendly staff, and high quality ingredients make it a must visit spot for anyone who loves great food and a memorable experience. I’ll definitely be returning to enjoy another round of perfectly grilled skewers and their other...

I came across this place several times on Instagram reels, where it was highly recommended, so I was excited to try it. The skewers cooking on the machine was a fun concept, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing.

We ordered a few skewers, but the server didn’t inform us how long to cook them for optimal taste. In most restaurants, they give you guidance to ensure the best flavor, but we were left guessing. When they served more skewers, we were already cooking lamb, and it was nearly done, but they placed raw meat on top of the cooked skewers, which is a serious cross-contamination risk—definitely not sanitary.

As for the meat, it was bland. There was no marinade, and the flavor relied entirely on the seasoning powder, which wasn’t very flavorful either. Honestly, it didn’t even compare to street food skewers in terms of taste.

Another concern was that the skewers of meat were set up on a table near the bathroom entrance, where anyone could potentially cough near it. The meat was left out for a while without proper temperature control, which was concerning.

Overall, it was a big letdown. I don’t understand the hype I’ve seen on reels—maybe it’s just paid...

This place actually exceeded my expectations!

I don’t know if they take reservations or if they will honor it if they do take it cause it’s an Asian joint and they just don’t do that. My party waited around 30 minutes for our table. You place your name and contact info in the screen at the front door and then wait to be called.

Ordered items came out quickly. Skewers were ok. The chicken lacked any marinade and you will need to season it generously. The beef is better. I don’t eat lamb cause I consider it dirty so can’t comment.

The cauliflower dish is very tasty, more like a pickled tofu skin/cucumber peanut dish than cauliflower but that’s what it’s called on the menu. We also enjoyed the string beans dish. The seafood pancake lacked on the seafood but the mochi like batter was better than the usual flour batter.

The service is quite attentive and this is why I was surprised by my experience. Staff were friendly and responsive, unlike most Asian joints.

The atmosphere was nice and clean, as well. I’d return for another meal...