Calle Dao — all mentions

in:Best Fried Rice in New York? (Pork, Duck, Chicken, Beef, whateva)13 pts
“I really liked the fried rice from Calle Dao, they're a Cuban-Chinese fusion restaurant. I fully expected the fried rice to suck when I ordered it but it was surprisingly delicious.”
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in:Puerto Rican fried rice?10 pts
“To my surprise, it was actually a really good dish, like I was really happy that I could taste both the Chinese and Cuban elements in there and it was delicious.”
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in:What are your favorite places that you've stumbled upon - places that you hadn't known about before and only found out about by walking by, taking a chance, and walking in?9 pts
“We had an amazing dinner”
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in:Visiting NYC for 4 days from Toronto and looking for feedback on my current list of places to hit up! 6 pts
replying to u/crazeman: >Kong Sihk Tong (we don't have a lot of HK breakfast in Toronto and it's nostalgic for me) I'm pretty sure you guys have Mabu Cafe in Toronto lol. Ironically, [they opened a location a few blocks away](https://maps.app.goo.gl/tnZUusp9L2gscgmz8) from Kong Sihk Tong a year or two ago. I remember googling them when they first put up their sign and was like oh, they're a restaurant from Toronto lol. Here's a bunch of Asian-focused places: --- Since you mentioned breakfast, maybe [Ho Foods](https://maps.app.goo.gl/bSwBiFCuimJMtqVq6) is worth checking out. Normally they sell upscaled beef noodle soup but during the weekend (mornings?), they have a special Taiwanese Breakfast menu that might be up your alley. **Tea/Coffee** If you're going to Chelsea Market, there's a [Genesis House](https://maps.app.goo.gl/DKym8Pjp22xtP3YS6) that sits above the Korean Genesis car dealership nearby. A pot of tea is \~$20, so not crazy expensive, but the fine dining food is pretty expensive lol. I've only had the tea and never had the food there. Drinking tea at the Tea Pavillion/Library is pretty nice. Kettl might be up your alley if you're looking for more matcha spots. It's on my list but I haven't personally been there myself yet. For coffee, I would recommend checking out % Arabica. They are a independent chain from Kyoto Japan and they have a SOHO location and a location in DUMBO. [Cha-an](https://maps.app.goo.gl/x19dDdodYxFSNAsaA) is also a tea house that has very good desserts. --…
“I thought they did a excellent job when I got the fried rice, like I can clearly taste the Cuban and Chinese influence in it.”
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in:Takeout Dinner Near Bryant Park5 pts
“Calle Dao does a very good Cuban-Chinese fusion, really enjoyed their fried rice when I went.”
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in:Bars with “reasonable” proceed cocktails3 pts
“$10 caipirinha and mojitos that get the job done.”
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in:Cheap eats for lunch near Bryant Park?3 pts
“they have a really good lunch special and excellent vibes.”
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in:Best fried rice in NY?3 pts
“I really liked their fried rice. Felt like it was a perfect fusion of Cuban-Chinese and I can taste the ingredients from both worlds and it goes well together.”
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in:Looking for suggestions in Midtown East2 pts
“For Fried Rice, I like Calle Dao's a lot. They're a Cuban-Chinese fusion and I felt like they did a really good job on the fusion, like you can taste both the Chinese and Cuban elements in the fried rice.”
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in:Best (and cheapest) oyster happy hours in the city?1 pts
“Calle Dao randomly has a good oyster happy hour”
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in:Food recs near MSG?1 pts
“Everything was delicious, prices were reasonable, atmosphere was great, bartender was awesome and cocktails were $10!!!! Can’t recommend them enough.”
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in:Most creative/tasty fusion restaurants of any kind?1 pts
replying to u/Garconavecunreve: KJUN Mama sushi Calle Dao Kimika Nowon Win son Hav & Mar Basta pasta
“I thought Calle Dao was pretty meh and overpriced”
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in:Best fried rice in NY?1 pts
replying to u/crazeman: Calle Dao is a Cuban-Chinese fusion restaurant and I really liked their fried rice. Felt like it was a perfect fusion of Cuban-Chinese and I can taste the ingredients from both worlds and it goes well together. IDK if they're the best but Uncle Lou might also be a good choice. They have like 8 different fried rice available on their English menu. If you never had it, I would recommend trying the Salted Fish fried rice. Would also recommend trying the Lap Mei fried rice if you never had Chinese sausage/cured pork belly. This is what I usually make at home whenever I make fried rice and is what I grew up eating so I'm partial to it lol.
“Their fried rice has spam and maduros in it and is just a super fun and well done fusion.”
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in:Coming from LA, what to eat??1 pts
“It’s Cuban/Chinese fusion and has some unique flavors. Great vibe too!”
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in:What are the most *creative* non-fine-dining places in the city?57 pts
“Calle Dao.”
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in:Between Time Square and Rockefeller Center (Impress a Tourist!)12 pts
“Calle Dao has a pretty good and interesting Cuban/Chinese fusion.”
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in:Most creative/tasty fusion restaurants of any kind?12 pts
“Calle Dao”
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in:Bryant Park - Lunch Recommendations?6 pts
“For something a little different check out Calle Dao, it's Cuban-Chinese.”
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in:Where can I find Cuban food in the Times Square area6 pts
“It's Cuban Chinese fusion and pretty good.”
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in:Any Asian/Latin fusion restaurants that are really good anywhere in the city($$-$$$)?5 pts
“Calle Dao is pretty good.”
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in:Times Square Dinner Recs5 pts
“Calle Dao and Alligator Pear are also a good options.”
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in:Second Date Restaurants near Bryant Park5 pts
“My husband took me there and I loved it.”
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in:Nice Date Restaurants in Midtown4 pts
“Calle Dao”
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in:Manhattan Mid Range bring your picky family restaurants4 pts
“Calle Dao”
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in:Fun, tasty group sit down spots in Manhattan, $50/person budget4 pts
“Calle dao is pretty good and has good drinks.”
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in:After matinee early dinner3 pts
“Calle Dao is Chinese/Cuban fusion and has really fun dishes.”
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in:What’s an NYC food opinion that will have you like this?2 pts
“You have to check out KJUN and Calle Dao imo”
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in:Celebrating mom at dinner2 pts
“Calle Dao (Cuban-Chinese, Midtown) is fun and has good cocktails and is a pretty affordable evening out.”
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in:Bryant Park lunch recommendations1 pts
“I've been to Calle Dao for brunch before and enjoyed their Cuban/Chinese fusion.”
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in:MOST CRINGE RESTAURANTS OF NEW YORK?1 pts
“Twice I’ve gone and it’s been awful each time.”
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in:Looking for recommendation of less common cuisines in the city (prefer Manhattan/Queens)1 pts
“Some of these are restaurants, some are fast food, some sweets but all good.”
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in:Solo dinner?1 pts
“Not in any particular order, just really great food, staff, atmosphere and solo dinner dining is welcomed:”
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in:Looking for a non touristy dinner recommendation in the theater district1 pts
“CHILI or Calle Dao are my recommendations.”
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in:Fun fusion restaurants1 pts
“Calle Dao”
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in:Best cheapish restaurants near Bryant Park?1 pts
“Calle Dao”
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in:Midtown Dinner Food Recs ($30)1 pts
“Sozai, Kajiken, Calle Dao, Mala Project, Peppercorn Station”
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in:Sunday night near Times Square1 pts
“Calle Dao (Cuban-Chinese, you'll thank me later...)”
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in:Birthday Dinner Reccs1 pts
“Calle dao”
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in:Visiting NYC0 pts
“Calle Dao is fun for Cuban”
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in:restaurant recs for south america & centeral america food?0 pts
“They do a surprisingly pretty good Cuban/Chinese fusion, which I think should be interesting since you're from Singapore.”
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