Friday, July 17, 2009

manna kitchen


new york, ny

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this is one of our favorite spots near our apartment to eat at when we're craving korean but are too lazy to walk 10 blocks north to k-town. i ordered the "cold noodles in soup" (aka naeng myun) which is perfect for hot summer nights like last night. instantly cool down your entire body while slurping noodles in icy spicy soup and crunching on pickled daikon and cucumbers.

very casual - order your food and they'll bring out your dishes on a tray. they have nice outdoor seating on a quiet-ish street if you want to escape the hubbub of union square. we ordered other dishes too - just okay - but the cold noodles are excellent.

3 comments:

  1. You should try the Thai restaurant on 1st Ave. near intersection of 50th street. They add finely julienned bamboo shoots, jalapenos and lemongrass to many of their dishes which creates a delicious texture and spicy flavor.

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  2. y'know what -- i think i've been there before! my friend tina likes their spicy minced chicken dish.

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  3. I thought I had their own menu memorized but I don't remember the spicy minced chicken dish. Hmm...

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