Intimate East Village spot w/ Asian-inspired tasting menus & standout frog legs.
Amber Sutherland-Namako reviews Nudibranch, an East Village restaurant, praising its chic atmosphere and a $75 tasting menu featuring standout dishes like frog legs and mushrooms.
Nudibranch offers a chic and intimate dining experience in the East Village, showcasing contemporary cuisine with Asian and Spanish influences. Their tasting menu is a highlight, featuring standout dishes like perfectly fried frog legs, a delicious duck dish, and an exceptional mushroom preparation. The restaurant is praised for its creative and well-executed plates, making it a notable addition to NYC's dining scene.
Nudibranch serves contemporary cuisine with Korean, Asian Fusion, and American influences. Recommended dishes include the 'really good' duck, flavorful frog legs, cod, and crudo. The mushroom dish is also highlighted as exceptional. While most feedback is positive, some dishes like the soba with uni and shrimp with citron were noted as less impressive.
"Standout dishes at Nudibranch include their highly recommended duck, flavorful frog legs, cod, crudo, and an exceptional mushroom dish."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Nudibranch, often praising its intimate vibes, excellent food, and innovative tasting menus. It's frequently recommended for special occasions and date nights.
Important Note
While generally highly praised, one reviewer noted that some dishes, like the soba with uni and the shrimp dish, could be less impressive or require enhancement to match the quality of other offerings.
"The commenter listed Nudibranch as one of many restaurant recommendations."
Positive"Nudibranch was suggested as a top choice, although it might involve a bit more walking than preferred."
Neutral"The user lists nudibranch as a highly upvoted suggestion for an affordable tasting menu in NYC, in addition to other restaurant options."
Neutral"Nudibranch is recommended and is participating in restaurant week."
Positive"The commenter had a fantastic experience at Nudibranch during Restaurant Week on a Saturday."
Positive"Nudibranch is a sleeper hit and recommended, also mentioning their frog legs."
Positive"Nudibranch has a great duck dish served with seaweed rice and blueberry hoisin."
Positive"This user recommends Nudibranch for the casual fine dining request."
Positive"Recommends the cod and crudo dishes at Nudibranch."
Positive"Nudibranch is recommended for its duck, which the commenter states is 'also really good'. This suggests it as another excellent option for duck enthusiasts."
Positive"Recommends Nudibranch for dinner among many overwhelming options. It serves innovative cuisine."
Positive"Nudibranch in the east village has a tasting for $68 with an excellent happy hour with intimate vibes and excellent food."
Positive"Korean fusion"
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