Melba's

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postSix days in NYC w/a schmo and a vegetarian, a food report32 pts
“I became immediately in love with collard greens. The mushroom pot pie was great, the eggnog waffle and chicken was fine.”
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in:Best mac and cheese in NYC? 7 pts
“For some soul food mac, head to Melba’s in Harlem”
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in:Two Week Trip Part 26 pts
“The Pollo A Las Bravas from Oxomoco and Oxtail from Melba’s were both pretty incredible.”
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in:Favorite restaurant north of Central Park?6 pts
“Chicken & Waffles and the Mellini is delicious…”
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in:Soul food in the city5 pts
replying to u/Party_Principle4993: Melba’s in Harlem. The BEST.
“Amazing desserts aswell”
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in:Restaurant recs for my sad sis3 pts
“I love Melba’s for the chicken and waffles (and their waitstaff is always so nice).”
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in:suggestions for dairy-free icons?3 pts
“-Melba’s for Oxtail”
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in:Best/good places to eat around 125th in Harlem Manhattan ?3 pts
“honestly the chicken and waffles still hit every single time”
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in:Best fried chicken in Harlem?2 pts
replying to u/Gi8erish_: Used to be Melba’s, but I haven’t been in a while
“I love Melba's but her chicken is not the best, IMO, but when paired with a waffle, the waffle makes up for it! I'm a Melba's fan.”
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in:I have about 1 year in NYC, but not much money: What should I be eating to make the most of New York?1 pts
“skip Sylvia’s and go to Melba’s (it’s run by Sylvia’s niece and the food is much better).”
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in:Best oxtail rice and peas NYC1 pts
“I had unreal Oxtail at Melba’s in Harlem”
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in:Legit southern restaurants?-6 pts
“Jacob's Pickle, Hill Country BBQ, Red Rooster, Sweet Chick, Mighty Quinns, Melba's, Bob White.”
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in:Soul food in the city36 pts
“Melbas (overwhelming favorite)”
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in:Soul food in the city29 pts
“Melba’s in Harlem. The BEST.”
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in:Upcoming First NYC Trip Food Itinerary21 pts
“Eat at Melba's vs. Sylvias.”
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in:Does anyone know where to get get Soul Food within the city or BK? From Oxtail to Catfish.20 pts
“Sylvia's, Melba's, Amy Ruth's, Charles Pan Fried, Manna's, Red Rooster.”
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in:Sylvia's has fallen to a new low and is now going under the floor17 pts
“Haven't been in a long time but Melba's is still solid.”
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in:Favorite fried Chicken restaurant?16 pts
“Melba's”
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in:Best Southern food in the city (shrimp and grits / BBQ)?9 pts
“Melba's”
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in:Looking for the best "old school" eateries in East Harlem and West Harlem. Bodegas... soul food... nothing new, no fancy places. So far I see the chopped cheese at Blue Sky. I'll also hit Patsy's. Let me know any other good ones!8 pts
“Melba’s”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods8 pts
“a sit down meal at Melba’s.”
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in:Soul Food Recommendations8 pts
“Melba's is the spot.”
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in:Soul food in the city7 pts
“Go to Amy Ruth's or Melba's, also in Harlem. Not touristy, light years better.”
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in:Traditional Southern NY dinner?6 pts
“Melba's”
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in:Who has the best Southern smothered pork chop in the city?6 pts
“Melba's in Harlem or Peaches in Brooklyn are my suggestions!”
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in:Food highlights in Harlem area 5 pts
“For my money Melba’s wipes the floor with Sylvia’s.”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods5 pts
“For soul food: pies n thighs, Melba’s, Amy Ruth’s”
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in:Those who've lived in NYC for decades: what are your fav restaurants/bars that endure?5 pts
“Melba's in Harlem”
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in:Soul food in the city5 pts
“Melba's or Charles Pan Fried .”
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in:Legit southern restaurants?4 pts
“Melba’s and Harlem Biscuit Company”
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in:So I’ve been considering trying out soul food 3 pts
“Melba’s”
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in:Restaurant recommendations for American food in Manhattan3 pts
“Melba’s or Amy Ruth’s in Harlem. As American as it gets”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods3 pts
“Soul Food: Melba's or Sylvia's, both are in Harlem.”
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in:Harlem spot?3 pts
“Melbas”
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in:Food that you won't find anywhere else in the world.3 pts
“Melba’s, Amy Ruth’s (Harlem), Sylvia’s”
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in:Traditional Southern New Year's Day meal in Manhattan3 pts
replying to u/amandabug: Maybe Melba’s? Definitely need a reservation though
“Melba's is always a solid choice.”
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in:Melba’s in Harlem3 pts
“I eat here frequently. The food is solid and place ALWAYS packed.”
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in:Where to get Waffles for reasonable price in manhattan? haven’t had some in 10+ years since HS free breakfast days3 pts
“Melba’s and La Bonbonniere”
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in:Legit southern restaurants?2 pts
“Sylvia’s, Amy Ruth’s and Melba’s (especially Melba’s) are great.”
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in:100 best dishes in the world by tasteatlas2 pts
replying to u/ChefBoyD: Im missing some southern fried chicken in my life in NYC. We got Canes but that ain't the same. Willie Maes changed my life lmfao.
“m e l b a s”
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in:Holidaying in NYC for 10 days, what are the places to go, places to skip, places to try if there's time for it?2 pts
“Southern Food: Melba’s”
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in:Food highlights in Harlem area 2 pts
“Sylvia’s, Melba’s, and Manna offer classic comfort food.”
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in:Recommendations around Central Park NW?2 pts
“Melba’s or Amy Ruth’s.”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods2 pts
replying to u/Estri_Grobbulus: On the taco front, Tacos No. 1 is really solid for a high volume taco shop, but I would go to Tacqueira Ramirez over Tacos No. 1 of i was trying to do a best-of list over a list of just solid spots. That said, the key is to just have fun and take it all in. Trip will be a whirlwind, so it's okay if you miss some spots. Just means you need to come back :) cheers from Long Island City
“Amy Ruth’s the other direction on 116 for soul food (beats Sylvia’s, Rooster, and Melba’s imo).”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods2 pts
“try either sylvia’s or melba’s in harlem”
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in:Must try eats in NYC/Unique American foods2 pts
“Or get both! You will not regret it.”
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in:New York Essentials List2 pts
“check out *Melba’s* for African American soul food”
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in:No reservation on a Saturday night. Where are you going?2 pts
“Melba’s”
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in:Best waffles sans chicken in Brooklyn / Manhattan2 pts
replying to u/Kennected: Melba's. This is the only answer.
“Love Melbas”
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in:Fried Chicken2 pts
“Melba’s, Peaches / Peaches Hothouse, Rowdy Rooster”
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