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Han Bat

You won’t see grilling, but the menu offers lots of authentic Korean choices.

You may spot:

Sommelier Joe Campanale of dell’anima, L’Artusi, and Anfora

“For homestyle Korean.”


    Korea Town / Korean

    3 West 35th Street, New York NY 10001

    T: 212.629.5588

    Daily: 24 hours

Blue Ribbon

The Beef Marrow with Oxtail Marmalade has been luring chefs here for over a decade.

You may spot:

Chef Gabe Thompson of dell’anima and L’Artusi

“Consistent food and flawless service until 4 am, 7 nights a week.”


    Soho / New American

    97 Sullivan Street, New York, NY 10012

    T: 212.274.0404

    www.blueribbonrestaurants.com

    Daily: 4pm - 4am

 
 

Pho 32

Serving Vietnamese noodle soup and Japanese shabu-shabu all night long.

You may spot:

Pastry Chef Johnny Iuzzini of Jean-Georges Restaurant

“I don’t get out the door to dinner at normal hours, so I tend to eat late. I go for Vietnamese pho probably once a week. You go in and everyone is just coming out of the karaoke bars. I think this is the best location. I always get the Pho number 6, the raw beef pho.”


    Korea Town / Vietnamese

    2 West 32nd Street, New York NY 10001

    T: 212.695.0888

    Daily: 24 hours

 

Where to eat after hours in New York City.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Daddy-O

It’s all about the burger and cocktails at this West Village chef hang.

You may spot:

Chef John Fraser of Dovetail and What Happens When

“I love the vibe there. I go for the Negroni with Aperol instead of Campari, they serve it in something that feels like a fishbowl.”


    West Village / American

    44 Bedford Street, New York, NY 10014

    T: 212.414.8884

    Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 4am

    Sat - Sun: 11am - 4am

Fatty Crab

Self-described as a “joint,” they serve Malaysian-inspired cuisine and delicious cocktails.

You may spot:

Chef Jesus Nunez of Graffit

“When I’m in the mood for something savory and full of umami flavor, I head to Fatty Crab. I really enjoy their Lo Si Fun pasta dish.”


    West Village / Indonesian / Malaysian

    643 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014

    T: 212.352.3592

    www.fattycrab.com

    Mon - Wed: 12pm - 12am

    Thu - Fri: 12pm - 2am

    Sat: 11am - 2am

    Sun: 11am - 12am

Macondo

The Lower East Side’s answer for Latin street food, but also known for their specialty cocktails.

You may spot:

Chef Chris Santos of Beauty & Essex and The Stanton Social

“For food that won’t break the bank.”


    Lower East Side / Latin Street Food

    157 East Houston Street, New York, NY 10002

    T: 212.473.9900

    www.macondonyc.com

    Sun - Thu: 5pm - 12am

    Fri - Sat: 5pm - 3am

Mamoun’s

For a quick, cheap and tasty falafel.

You may spot:

Chef Marcus Samuelsson of Red Rooster

“Mamoun’s have fantastic falafels.”


    Multiple Locations / Falafel

    Greenwich Village

    119 MacDougal Street, New York, NY 10012

    T: 212.674.8685

    East Village

    22 St. Marks Place, New York, NY 10003

    T: 212.387.7747

    www.mamouns.com

    Daily: 11am - 5am

Sushi Seki

This is where you’ll see sushi chefs from around town eating, as well as people who know their fish. If you can, sit at the sushi bar and get the omakase.

You may spot:

Chef Anita Lo of Annisa

“For the sushi.”


    Upper East Side / Japanese / Sushi

    1143 1st Avenue, New York NY 10065

    T: 212.371.0238

    Mon - Sat: 5:30pm - 3am

    Sun: closed

Sake Bar Hagi

This subterranean Times Square hideaway is great for Japanese pub fare: yakitori to udon to dried skate fin.

You may spot:

Chef Michael Anthony of Gramercy Tavern

“My late night cravings lead me straight to Sake Bar Hagi.”


    Midtown West / Japanese / Sake and Sports Bar

    152 West 49th Street, New York, NY 10019

    T: 212.764.8549

    Mon - Sun: 5:30pm - 3am

 

Veselka

Chefs and club kids converge at this East Village diner for Eastern European hearty fare.

You may spot:

Chef Dave Pasternack of Esca

“Sometimes I go down to the Ukrainian diner Veselka to have some pierogies.”


    East Village / Ukranian Diner

    144 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

    T: 212.228.9682

    www.veselka.com

    Daily: 24 hours

 

Wo Hop

Eat classic Cantonese food and leave as the sun rises.

You may spot:

Chef King Phojanakong of Kuma Inn and Uni Nom

“Favorite for late night. It’s downstairs on Mott Street.”


    Chinatown / Chinese

    17 Mott Street, New York, NY 10013

    T: 212.566.3841

    Daily: 10am - 7am

 

Zaragoza Deli

Nothing fancy about this East Village Mexican bodega, but they have a loyal late night following and lots of Latin American beer choices.

You may spot:

Chef Nick Curtain of Compose

“ It’s a little taco stand that nobody really knows about. Amazing tostadas, tortillas and things like stewed goat, chorizo and potatoes that they churn out late into the night. After a long week in the kitchen, it’s great to get together with your cook friends.”


    East Village / Mexican / Latin American

    215 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

    T: 212.780.9204

    Fri - Sat: 9:30 am - 4 am

    Sun: 11 am - 12 am

    Mon - Thu: 9:30 am - 12 am

  

 

Zum Schneider

A Bavarian bierhaus in the middle of Alphabet City with schnitzel and an impressive beer list spells “gutes essen.”

You may spot:

Sommelier Michael Madrigale of Bar Boulud

“Best schnitzel in New York City and my favorite beer on draft, Jever, from Northern Germany.”


    East Village / Bavarian

    107 Avenue C, New York, NY 10009

    T: 212.598.1098

    www.zumschneider.com

    Mon - Thu: 5pm - 2am

    Fri: 4pm - 4am

    Sat: 1pm - 4am

    Sun: 1pm - 2am

 

‘inoteca

Great wine list and an array of small plate dishes have kept this Italian wine bar on the top of chefs’ lists for years.

You may spot:

Chef Ivy Stark of Dos Caminos

“I go for some late night wine, cheese and salumi.”


    Lower East Side / Italian

    98 Rivington Street, New York, NY 10002

    T: 212.614.0473

    www.inotecanyc.com

    Mon - Fri: 12pm - 3am

    Sat - Sun: 10am - 3am

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Momofuku Ssäm Bar

Sure almost every chef recommends Momofuku Ssam Bar, but check it out for yourself. You’ll see chef David Chang’s unique take on Asian food transcends the hype and delivers the goods.

You may spot:

Chefs: Gabe Thompson, Rebecca Weitzman, Sean Brock, Nick Curtin, and sommeliers:

Joe Campanale, Levi Dalton for “late night dining,” the “apple kimchi bacon salad,” “the wine program,” and “because what they are doing is pretty fantastic.


    East Village / Korean / Global / Eclectic

    207 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10003

    T: 212.254.3500

    www.momofuku.com/ssam-bar

    Mon - Sun: 11:30am - 3:30pm

    Sun - Thu: 5pm - 12am; 12am - 2 am (cocktails)
    Fri - Sat: 5pm - 2am