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In The Heart Of Manhattan, Close To The Morgan Library Madison Bistro ...
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Pan-Asian, Asian, Thai, Vietnamese
For two star Asian, try Spice Market in New York. Located in the W. Village area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. The menu is a creative collaboration between expert chefs vongerichten and anything but ordinary. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This restaurant is open late and good for groups.
With teak pagodas, low golden lighting and a dramatic staircase carved into the center of the room leading down to the equally stylish bar, Jean-Georges Vongerichten has redefined exotic dining. The crowd--a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 11/24/2004
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The thai jewels are a must have. The banana macadamia ice cream is yummy.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place was quite good, I'll give them that. I enjoyed the samosa appetizer, and the beef skewer appetizer, as well as all the dishes I samples (the bass, the short ribs, the pork…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite thing about Spice Market is the drinks - a lot of tasty specialty cocktails that are great to kickoff a night. The space is great - you can either be in the big room with lots of activity…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Agree with Tony M's review, I think if you live in or visit NYC you have to pop in at least once just to see what all the hype is about. Service at the bar was good, and the price for your average…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All the hype about this place, had t try it out since one of my friends suggested it. Decor is very nice and along with the ambiance. Drinks are on the pricey side. Malibu & cranberry for $12 - what a…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Spice Market is one of those venue that you have to experience at least once in your life to see what the hype is all about. The decor/ambiance is fantastic. You feel like you're thousands of miles…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to go if gandsvort is way too crowded. The place smells very ethnic, but not too strong...My only objection is they don't serve domestic beers. i.e. Miller lite and Bud lite.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Not a fan of very spicy food so I love their Crispy Salt & Pepper (think that's it) skate. Good drinks and lovely decor!
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A This place should be called - "meat market" - its filled with gorgeous single women (and couples). Me and my best friend always found some hot single women at this place it never fails.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place to eat....very nice ambiance and is a real kewl place to chill after some good foodies and good vibes. next visit to NY i will be back to this place...in NY you don't really want to go back…
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance: 5 Service: 5
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As soon as you enter the restaurant you're surrounded by the beautiful Balinese decor. You might be stuck in NY, but there's no reminders of that in the decor. But the important things is the food.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you ever read the Little Princess? Do you remember when she has that incredible experience with a schmorgesbord of lush silk, Asian spices all in a warm setting... the Spice Market was JUST I had…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place exudes meat packingness right when you enter. definitely like everyone else said... come here for the ambiance... enter what u think is exotic looking territory... decor is all dark,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Another of the MPD places I hit on Saturday night with an out of towner... I can't comment on the food as we only drank at the bar but we really liked the decor. The two storey layout, the teak…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm won over with the Wasabi Peanuts and Ginger Margaritas... :)
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this restraurant environment was fantastic ! .so we decided to go out to the spice market for our dinner. the interior design is dark and the staff was friendly so we were immediately seated. the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
located in the trendy meat packing district, spice market is a good place to be seen. the atmosphere is energetic but the food is average at best. if u do go down there, check out the surrounding…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool setup in the meat packing district, i would go in the summer when all the doors are open, it makes you feel like a different place. beautiful people hang out here, in this teak laden spice…
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
=================== Love all Jean George restaurants, but this one the food is just mediocre for me, but I love the 2 stories decor, red paint, lanterns & all the beautiful carved…
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a bit like a disneyland recreation of an imperial era indochin villa. I kind of expected frenchmen in linen suits to be lounging about. Check out the lower area, it really has a great…
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here and will come back and talk about that another time, but the one thing I have to mention about this place... The WASABI PEANUTS at the bar must have crack in them! They are addictively…
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, I didn't think Spice Market was that good. The decor was awesome, it wasn't too loud, the drinks were great, the service was excellent. But the food was mediocre. I wasn't really impressed…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Solid 4 for the food and service. Shaky 4 stars considering the price.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really impressed with the food. To be honest, I have low expectations for fusion because I grew up on "ethnic" food. But I was pleasantly surprised with SM. Everything was so fragrant when…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, it's okay to like Spice Market. It doesn't mean you're touristy or out of the loop...it just means that you appreciate good food, attentive service, and a great space. This is Asian street…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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I was there with a few friends and we had an absolutely sensational experience. The place was crowded but not packed and the entire staff was exceptionally professional and very warm and friendly. The girls at...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
we had dinner here and it was way better than i thought. we were seated at the lower level. there's a dining balcony above and a good bar, both with amazing lighting & ambiance despite the hustle &…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stopped by for lunch this week while on business and tried out their brunch menu. I was happy to see the variety that was on the menu and started with a few apps with colleagues. Each one was…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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I travel for work around the world. This is my New York stop must every time. The food has never disappointed me once. Every time I come to NewYork, they always have something new and tasty so I never get...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Friends and I had a great time at Spice Market. There was a fair crowd at the bar and the room was warm and inviting. Every table seemed full but when we asked for a table for 5 the host at the front desk was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Really great atmosphere/interior. The ambience just makes you feel special. The food however was ok, not very special and of course Jean-Georges means it's pricey. I did enjoy my drinks and to go…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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After a long day at work, I met up with my two best girlfriends in Chelsea. We were going to go to this French place, but we saw that it had closed. Total bummer! So we started walking down and stumbled by...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
JGV hasofficially overextended his brand. This place seems like a good idea (atmosphere is lovely) but the food is good, not great and the service was ridiculously bad. For starters I hate, "have…
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Spice Market! I came on a date but would come back with my girlfriends too. It's more fancy trendy than romantic. I can't remember what I ate but I remember the drinks were fabulous. We had…
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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I went to spice market the other night with 10 or 11 work friends for a colleague's last night in NYC. The table was great - it overlooked downstairs lounge and the open kitchen - the decor was stunning, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurnats. The vibe is so beautiful with it's Moroccan themed rooms and in the summer they leave the windows open. Food is great also. You can't go wrong with this place. Highly…
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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After hearing about Spice MArket for so long while visiting NYC for the wknd I decided to give it a shot and go there. I wish I had just heard about it rather than live it. The restaurant was SO BEAUTIFUL but...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first trip to New York and we came here for dinner on a Sunday evening. Besides the rude and impatient female bartender, the place was fabulous!
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My first time to a JG restaurant did not disappoint. Beautiful, atmospheric interior, with private Moroccan themed rooms on the bottom level. Short ribs are delicious, the ginger rice has a raw egg…
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place to take someone that is visiting the city to eat. Lovely atmosphere and great food. Really enjoyable
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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The food is simply awful. Everything we ordered was swimming in a fat grease liquid that smell just disgusting. The noodles taste like...nothing! They come with an enormous peace of cold Tofu and a humongous...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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Offensively awful. Way over-inflated prices for instant noodles and garbage. I think i have been more satisfied eating a chain restaurant in the burbs. I dont mind shelling out the cash for a nice meal, but...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
decor = WOW - if you've been to Tao and you liked that decor, you'll LOVE the decor at this place appetizer - black pepper shrimp with dried pineapple - very interesting combo and very tasty
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been walking around for quite a while saying "I love Spice Market" but after thinking about it, I'm not sure that's entirely true. I love the idea of Spice Market, I love the decor and ambience…
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason everytime I visit NYC I find myself dining at Spice Market. Okay, actually four reasons why I can't stay away... 1)The blackened shrimp with grilled pineapple as an appetizer.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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My boyfriend and I received a gift card for Spice and despite reading the bad reviews decided to try it out anyway. We were sorry to quickly learn that all the bad reviews on here were absolutely true! We...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food runner: "This is our strip steak with a garlic coriander sauce prepared medium." Me (thinking "WTF, dude, do we looking like tourists?"): "Prepared....medium? We ordered it medium rare."
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Terrible food, terrible service but beautiful decor! After hearing a lot about this restaurant, we decided to try it out for Sunday brunch. From the moment we walked in we were very impressed - great…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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Wanted to treat my newly betrothed sister and brother-in-law for a lavish brunch on a cold Sunday afternoon and thought of Spice Market as I had heard great stuff about the place. First of all, we all were...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know why everyone is hating on Spice Market. I personally love Spice Market and have never found the service anything less than fantastic. I had dinner there again last night and was not…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We asked our hotel to call in for an immediate reservation and it was possible at 8pm on a Sunday night. I found it quite surprising. The place was full when we got there. Everything is served…
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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Spice Market has nice ambiance and is located in one of the most trendiest nightlife spots. I was extremely disappointed after coming here for my girl friend's birthday. The service is beyond terrible! They...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The great thing about eating in one of the better known places is you will have multiple reviews with all of the best and worst a place offers, so read on! The Spice Market, in the meat packing…
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food was unimpressive and the lighting was a bit dark, but this is a fun place for a girls' night. They serve family style, yet the portions are for individuals (direct quote from our waiter),…
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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I went there on a Monday night expecting to have outstanding service since it wouldn't be the busiest day...First , they never informed my 3rd party that we were seated, so he kept drinking at the bar not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went during the week for early lunch. We were seated by the windows and were open for early summer day. The space gave us a great comfort - almost like sitting in a hotel lounge somewhere in Southeast…
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, you jaded, jaded Yelpers. I'm allergic to hype myself, and try to shun anything proclaimed "trendy" or "hip" (you'll never see me in UGG boots, ever ever) or any place that is "a scene".
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually hate--like, really, HATE--Thai food (I'm not a fan of sweet entrees) and yet I think Spice Market's cuisine is excellent. The portions are just the right size; if you order an entree for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Style over substance here. The ambiance is great but the service was a little rude/rushed and the food was mediocre. We were a party of 8 celebrating a friend's birthday and when we tried to make…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Brothy food...gooood. Fish (steamed snapper, I think? Perhaps the bass) was overly salty. Short ribs were the softest. Shanghai noodles, yes yes yes. I loved the mochi, and I don't usually do mochi.…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really should be giving two stars for the food and service, but the interior is so gorgeous that I'm being generous. Ambiance counts a lot when you're enjoying a nice dinner and drinks with…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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I am not of the regular meat-packing district venue attending variety, but I took my girlfriend here for her birthday. The decor was impressive and the vibe consistent with the pretentious neighborhood. When...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space is really beautiful - though you wouldn't know it from the outside. But what is up with the tables - they are so tiny - and when you are eating family style, it's just doesn't make much…
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
okay... so it seemed a little pretentious, for NO reason. BUT... the food was outstanding... and could get pricey since it is ALL a la carte. However, the atmosphere is stunning, the service was…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really feel like I should give this place 2 1/2 stars...but since that isn't an option 3 it is! This is how I cam up with the 3 star rating: Food - 2 stars
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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I've been here three times for lunch in the summer, and the food was very good and the dessert a knockout. But when I visited on Monday with a few coworkers at 6pm, I was told to leave my name with the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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I love the ambience at this place but my first time there was better.. The drink menu and decor is awesome, the first time i went i had the lobster and it was awesome, deshelled and has some interesting spices...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, $9 for a green papaya salad? OK, this salad better be good! Oh, wait - it's sweet. I've never had a green papaya salad that tasted sweet before. Where is that savory fish saucey taste…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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Grat place to have a fab mean, to have some fun, to enjoy a evening. I love this place. I go here often
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
a little bit fancy, which translates to amazing decor, huge but cozy vibe, a little bit pricey and pretty poor service. if you're in a relaxed mood, you can overlook the casual, confused nature of…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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What an amazing & expansive space filled with finer details including wood carvings, spotted-romantic light from hanging lanterns, with a staff all dressed in "costume" you feel as if you've left NYC for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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I went there for my pre-birthday dinner this year, and it was absolutely hands down the WORST service, WORST food EVER. I'm an avid restaurant-goer, and having worked in the industry as well I know what to...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. The spices were strong, the menu was a suprising blend of Vietnamese, Indian, and Thai, the ambience was luxurious and sexy, and the meal was yummy. Only downside: the slightly snobby door staff.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Spice Market is my go-to place in the Meatpacking District for food. It's my go-to restaurant for pre-outing dinner or post-outing snacks/dinner. Usually late at night, the wait is short and tables…
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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My friends and I went there this past Saturday night. We had a reservation at 9pm, we did not get seated till 10pm. The time went by fast, while waiting at the bar... excellent cocktails! After finally getting...
menupages.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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The food wasn't that great. I came on time for my 6 p.m. reservation on a Saturday and even though the restaurant was totally empty, they didn't seat me until half an hour later. Once I was seated, I had to...
menupages.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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I was really excited to have dinner at Spice Market, I had walked by it several times and it always looked packed so naturally I assumed that the food would be spectacular. The ambiance is heavenly, the...
menupages.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously? 3.5 stars? The East Coast is seriously deprived of their Asian lovin'.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Asian street food reinterpreted for the Manhattan Amex crowd and the results are what you'd expect: crowded, over-priced, over-done and underwhelming. I've been a couple of times and can't understand…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The space gets five stars and the food gets three.* Silly brown smocks get no stars. * My dining partner and I had the tasting menu and it was insane how much our reactions ranged as the dinner…
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great atmosphere, great decor--mid 20's-30's crowd, great drinks i love the salad with the citrus fruit in it...the chicken skewers aren't very good...the rest of the menu is decent...make sure you get…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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This is such a beautiful place. Probably one of the most well decorated restaurant that I've been too. That's not the only reason that I go repeatedly. I've only had a couple things on the menu because the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Don't really know what the hype is all about at this place. Seems to be a tourist attraction in the MPD. If you like a nice setting with mediocre food, then this is the place for you. Other than that, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Spice Market has an elaborate decor a la Buddakan - vaulted and huge, trendy MPD spot, sceney. I like the interior of the place, the private rooms are sexy. The food was good, but not "i can't wait to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I'm dragged to the Meatpacking District for dinner, I often throw up a little bit in my mouth. I've become tired of the crowds and the attitude and the pretentiousness (save a few fine…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was quite disappointed. The atmosphere is great, uber trendy enviornment, but even with reservations we had to wait an hour for a table. The waiter wasn't very helpful giving us suggestions. We had…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here a couple weeks ago for a party in one of the private rooms, and it was excellent. The staff kept the (very tasty) food and drink coming, and were attentive and friendly even when we…
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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After hearing much hype about the Spice Market, a few friends and I decided to eat there for dinner last weekend. While waiting for our table, we attempted to order drinks from the crowded bar only to be...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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went here w/ high hopes and was let down. the only reason value is a 2 and not a 1 is because we went for lunch, so things were a little cheaper. everything was bland. the only things i liked (and we tried a...
menupages.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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My husband and I went to Spice Market on a Saturday night. We had a reservation for 8:30pm and were seated after a 5 minute wait. The ambiance is romantically exotic, with soft, flickering candle light and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very trendy, great atmosphere & decor. The food is good, but the portions are pretty small for what you are paying.
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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OK, great job in the decoration/interior design. But the food? It's OK. Nothing to brag about. If you are looking for a pleasant environment where you can dress up and hang out, then this is the place. If you...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The menu offered an interesting blend of asian tastes, not really specific to an area though it looks like maily SE asian. The service was excellent and the the decor makes you feel very ... comfy.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 stars! Based on a number of stellar reviews and the sheer fact that I reeeeally enjoyed dining at Jean-Georges, a group of us decided to have a feast at Spice Market. For our first tour around the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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This is a fusion Thai place that is terrible as it can be.
