Republic

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in:NYC restaurant/bar graveyard?27 pts
“Just this amazing place you could casually eat at after work and the interior was just incredible. Pad Thai was affordable and excellent.”
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in:NYC restaurant/bar graveyard?7 pts
replying to u/missanthropocenex: Oof. It was so iconic. Like walking into a movie. Also Republic right next door was ICONIC. Just this amazing place you could casually eat at after work and the interior was just incredible. Pad Thai was affordable and excellent.They don’t make places like that anymore.
“Republic was my favorite. Good affordable food, huge space, tasty cheap cocktails.”
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in:Republic- Thai restaurant in union square- years ago5 pts
“They had the best chicken skewers I've ever had.”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“But I still finished every drop with tears running down my face in pain. It was so freaking good.”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?3 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“I still crave Republic’s Glass Noodles. *sigh*”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?3 pts
replying to u/MissPlum66: Republic
“Such a value and fun!”
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in:NYC restaurant/bar graveyard?2 pts
“Both great for cheap & yummy noodles.”
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in:You can revive one NYC restaurant, what are you bringing back?2 pts
replying to u/Sillybetch: Republic in Union Square.
“I thought this was perfect for having glass noodles and sitting with strangers”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?2 pts
replying to u/Cazique__: This is mine. I met my now-wife at dinner with friends there in 1998. What I wouldn't give for one more eggplant appetizer, salmon sashimi salad and #14 spicy coconut chicken, crammed in next to strangers.
“That salmon sashimi was a dream.”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?2 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“ugh their noodles were SO good!”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?2 pts
replying to u/MissPlum66: Republic
“The only tofu I ever liked, and that salmon w the crispy skin!”
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in:Republic- Thai restaurant in union square- years ago2 pts
“Aww Republic. We'd do the calamari and grilled eggplant to start, the BBQ Pork noodles and Spicy Peanut and they had this matcha coconut drink that was the non alc option and perfect in the Summer.”
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in:Republic- Thai restaurant in union square- years ago2 pts
“Awesome food and open atmosphere!”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
replying to u/phucketallthedays: I remember taking a friend there in what turned out to be the last month they were open. I was eating seafood noodles saying to them "honestly I don't know how they're managing to stay open around here with prices this good". Little did I know...
“My favorite was the udon and chicken in a thick green minty broth.”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
“Their crispy salmon was amazing !!!”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
“All the food was good, but the salmon absolutely slapped. It was my go to spot for a reliable and relatively inexpensive meal for many years.”
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in:If you could bring back one restaurant, cafe, bodega, etc. that went out of business, which one would it be?25 pts
“Kelley & Ping, Republic, La Petite Abeille, City Diner…”
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in:Any closed restaurants that you miss?14 pts
“Republic”
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in:Thai restaurant (Republic) menu item10 pts
“Yes, that was my favorite dish there!”
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in:What are a few of your fav restaurants/eateries that have permanently closed?10 pts
“Republic. Always Republic.”
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in:What NYC restaurants deserved to be chains but couldn’t survive?9 pts
“I miss it.”
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in:What is your favorite restaurant that closed with no good replacement?5 pts
replying to u/jesuschin: Republic was a key part of my teen years
“So good.”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?4 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“Loved that place 💔”
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in:Restaurants that have a club vibe?4 pts
“Republic in Williamsburg.”
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in:NYC restaurants I miss4 pts
replying to u/JewelerBusy2552: Republic in union square:(
“Great affordable spot”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?4 pts
“Republic in union square”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?2 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“Loved Republic”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?2 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“the nostalgia accompanied with the appreciation for the quality of food”
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in:Republic- Thai restaurant in union square- years ago2 pts
“Loved that spot!”
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in:NYC restaurant/bar graveyard?1 pts
replying to u/missanthropocenex: Oof. It was so iconic. Like walking into a movie. Also Republic right next door was ICONIC. Just this amazing place you could casually eat at after work and the interior was just incredible. Pad Thai was affordable and excellent.They don’t make places like that anymore.
“I liked Republic but fuck it was loud.”
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in:You can revive one NYC restaurant, what are you bringing back?1 pts
replying to u/Sillybetch: Republic in Union Square.
“This place wasn’t good, but man I felt fancy when I saved up to go here as a 19 year old.”
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in:You can revive one NYC restaurant, what are you bringing back?1 pts
replying to u/JimmyFeetWorld: Yes! This place wasn’t good, but man I felt fancy when I saved up to go here as a 19 year old.
“I alway enjoyed. A fun place to go with friends.”
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in:Restaurants that you miss in NYC?1 pts
replying to u/Odd-Juice-6187: Republic near union square
“That was the greatest place. Truly adored that spot.”
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in:What is your favorite restaurant that closed with no good replacement?1 pts
replying to u/jesuschin: Republic was a key part of my teen years
“Seconding Republic!”
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in:What is your favorite restaurant that closed with no good replacement?1 pts
“Beyoglu, Republic, mentioned below - they were so reliably good :(”
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in:What are cuisines/dishes that are most lacking in NYC?1 pts
“that place was sooooooo good”
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in:NYC restaurants I miss1 pts
“Always Republic.”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
“Coffee Shop and Republic (the first great noodle shop) around the corner made Union Square look & feel cool and perfect.”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
“No question- Republic. Always and forever.”
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in:If you could bring back one closed restaurant, what would it be?1 pts
“That restaurant was soooo good”
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