Best Restaurants & Dining in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan

Hell's Kitchen eating runs mostly casual and cozy, with a long stretch of Ninth and Tenth Avenue spots that suit a pre-theater dinner or a lively night out. These picks range from Korean tapas and Edomae-style omakase to South Indian dosas, plus Thai noodles, Szechuan and paella.

1. 

   Rank 1Chalong Southern Thai

   Thai

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   Southern Thai cooking from a chef raised in Suratthani, a region known for its fresh seafood, makes this a spot for flavors less common on the avenue.

2. 

   Rank 2Manhatto

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$$

   Uni pasta, omelette rice and highballs draw reviewers to this Japanese spot, often picked for a girls night out with attentive servers.

3. Rank 3Annapurna Bhavan

   Indian

   4.9 out of 54.9

   South Indian vegetarian cooking is the focus here, with dosas, uttapam, thalis and a chaat bar; one diner singled out the rava masala dosa.

4. 

   Rank 4Mountain House

   Chinese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$

   Fiery Szechuan dishes like mapo tofu come in a calm room with flowing water and soft lighting, and reviewers praise the warm service.

5. 

   Rank 5Tachi

   Japanese

   5.0 out of 55.0Price level $$$

   Edomae-style omakase at a sushi counter and sake bar, where reviewers praise fresh fish, a well-balanced fish-to-rice ratio and chefs who explain each course.

6. 

   Rank 688 POCHA

   Korean

   5.0 out of 55.0Price level $$

   Korean comfort food in a small room, where the seafood pancake and bulgogi bibimbap win fans and host Kevin keeps regulars returning.

7. 

   Rank 7Hanaya Omakase

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$$$

   Diners who want omakase without a long sitting point here, praising fresh, clean pieces and unhurried pacing from Chef Yousi.

8. 

   Rank 8Sushi YOLO

   Japanese

   4.9 out of 54.9Price level $$$$

   A neighborhood omakase bar with a 16-course menu, an approachable sake list and chefs who share stories across the counter.

9. 

   Rank 9LumLum

   Thai

   4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

   Thai regulars keep coming back for dishes like crying tiger and a soft shell crab pumpkin curry in a casual, vibey room.

10. 

    Rank 10EZ Paella & Tapas

    Spanish

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Smoky paella, tequeños and croquetas de pollo anchor this Spanish tapas room, a handy stop after the theater.

11. 

    Rank 11Yummy Cheese Pasta

    Italian

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Fresh handmade pasta gets tossed in a cheese wheel here, with a live cooking setup at the center of the room.

12. 

    Rank 12ThongLor New York

    Thai

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Modeled on a nightlife district of Bangkok, this Thai room serves khao soi, pad thai and crispy soft shell crab in curry sauce.

13. 

    Rank 13Carla

    American

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$

    Modern Mexican plates and a hibiscus margarita in a lush, green dining room close to the Theater District.

14. 

    Rank 14Gurumé

    Korean

    4.8 out of 54.8Price level $$$

    Korean tapas with a New York touch, where kimchi fried rice, birria mandu and mushroom tacos get the raves.

15. 

    Rank 15HYDERABADI ZAIQA

    Indian

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$

    Small and unflashy, but the dahi kabab and chicken biryani impress, with staff who explain where each dish comes from.

16. 

    Rank 16Pure Thai Cookhouse

    Thai

    4.6 out of 54.6Price level $$

    Noodles mixed, rolled and cut by hand from a family recipe anchor this Thai shophouse, showing up in dishes like Ratchaburi crab and pork dry noodles.