Adventurous tasting menu, amazing value. Leaves you full & impressed.
This Williamsburg gem offers an adventurous tasting menu experience, consistently praised for its exceptional value. With a reputation for delivering more than its price suggests, it's a go-to for a memorable meal that leaves diners full and impressed.
The restaurant is highly recommended for its tasting menu, which is consistently described as excellent value for money, offering a generous number of courses. While many dishes receive praise, some users have noted specific items like scallops being temporarily unavailable. The cuisine is American with some global influences and features non-kosher ingredients like pork and shellfish.
"The 9 or 10-course tasting menu is consistently highlighted as an exceptional value and a must-try. Specific dishes like seared scallops with English pea risotto and brown butter have also received praise."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its incredible value, often describing the tasting menu as surprisingly generous and high-quality for the price. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and for leaving diners feeling very satisfied.
Important Note
The restaurant's name is Yiddish for 'not kosher,' and it serves non-kosher ingredients like pork and shellfish. An automatic 20% gratuity is applied, and some users have noted that certain dishes, like scallops, may not always be available. One user found the menu 'comically bad' and the tasting menu a 'money grab', and another felt the restaurant was 'dated'.
"The commenter visited Traif years ago and found its concept great but disliked the food."
Negative"Traif is mentioned as a potential restaurant to consider."
Neutral"Traif, located in Williamsburg, offers a 9-course tasting menu focused on non-Kosher items for $75 per person (inclusive of tax and tip). The base price is $58, with an additional 20% auto-gratuity."
Positive"Traif is considered great and delicious, though not on the same level as 63 Clinton. The commenter defends 63 Clinton's price increase due to rising costs."
Positive"The commenter questions if Traif is still relevant, implying it's not a great restaurant."
Negative"The commenter feels Traif is dated and reflects a past trend, suggesting that recommendations might be based on outdated experiences or hearsay rather than recent visits."
Negative"This commenter agrees with a previous negative assessment of Traif, describing it as a 'weird experience'."
Negative"Regarding a previous visit to Traif about 6 months ago, the commenter was disappointed that the scallops were off the menu, as it was tied as their favorite dish with the snapper."
Negative"This commenter strongly dislikes Traif, calling the food 'comically bad' and viewing the affordable tasting menu as a money grab. They also criticize the automatic 20% gratuity."
Negative"The commenter loves the tasting menu at Traif, calling it the best value for money in the city and a personal favorite even compared to more expensive options. They also note that dish sizes can be adjusted for solo diners and that specific dishes can be requested or excluded."
Positive"Traif is described as delightful, offering fixed tapas rather than a planned menu. Its sister restaurant, Xixa, is considered slightly better by the commenter."
Positive"This user is asking if the quality at Traif has changed recently, as many reviews are from years ago."
Neutral"Traif is a favorite restaurant of the commenter, who enjoys their seasonal menus and great service. An automatic 20% gratuity is noted."
Positive"The commenter hasn't been to Traif in several years but recalls it as delicious."
Positive"Traif is suggested for a party of 6, offering a $60 9-course tasting menu with an optional $45 wine pairing. The restaurant focuses on non-kosher ingredients like pork and shellfish."
Neutral"Traif offers a 9-course tasting menu with a wine pairing for a great value, considered one of the best in NYC. It's a natural wine bar with American food that is not kosher, featuring pork and shellfish. The restaurant's name is Yiddish for 'not kosher.'"
Positive"Traif in Williamsburg was highlighted as offering excellent value for a tasting menu style dining experience, with a price point around $60 plus gratuity. It also offers a natural wine pairing option."
Positive"Traif is suggested as a more budget-friendly alternative to 63 Clinton's tasting menu, with a price point of $58."
Positive"The user loves the recommendation for Traif and its explanation, finding it beautifully articulated."
Positive"Traif is recommended for its 9-course tasting menu at $58, offering good food and value, which aligns with Anthony Bourdain's appreciation for accessible yet well-executed cuisine."
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