BaladeCHAIN

7.6/10Middle EasternGreek

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The hummus is what people name most, and a few call it the best they've had in the city. It's Lebanese, sit down, with cheap bottles, around $60 for a Cotes du Rhone. Not everyone is sold. Some say it's a fake nice restaurant at $30 a plate.

208 1st Ave, New YorkEast Village, ManhattanGoogle Maps

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in:Best hummus in NYC10 pts
“I think that the hummus at Balade in the East Village is exceptional”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?6 pts
“Balade (Lebanese + cheap wine bottles)”
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postA few days in NYC5 pts
“honestly this was a great meal in a non pretentious place; pretty cheap wine (about $60 for a cote de Rhône). All the staff were really cheerful, I enjoyed it and thought it was a solid 8/10 all round.”
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in:Best Lebanese3 pts
replying to u/Sad_Hungry: I don’t get the hype around Balade tried it a few times 10 years ago .. found it to be bland or the based on a true story version of Middle Eastern food.
“My friends who have gone to Balade say its kinda a fake nice restaurant and just nothing special at $30+ a plate price”
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in:Dinner for 2, max $100 excluding drinks3 pts
“It’s really great Lebanese food with a nice ambiance.”
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in:Looking for hummus recommendations in New York City2 pts
“Balade has pretty good hummus”
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in:What are the best happy hours in New York City? 1 pts
“they have one of the best hummus I’ve ever tried too”
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in:Deli near Penn Station?1 pts
“There’s Balade on W 37 between 6th and 7th for great Lebanese wraps.”
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in:Favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in New York City?-2 pts
“Balade (Lebanese + cheap wine bottles)”
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