Urban Hawker

This is a great place to hang out with friends. You have multiple food options. I loved the chicken satay & the rambutan salad. I would come back to order the same thing again & again. A bit on the noisy side & the almost self-serve situation might leave the tables messy & there isn't enough helpful staff.

Great find if you're in the mood for some no frills hawker street food. There's a wide variety of cuisines from Hokkien to Singaporean to Malay. Was pleasantly surprised to see they even had kaya toast as well!

I had a fantastic meal at Urban Hawker in Midtown last week. This vibrant Singaporean and Malaysian hawker hall brings authentic street food energy to NYC with its bustling open layout, multiple stalls, and lively atmosphere that feels like a mini trip to Southeast Asia.<br>I tried the Hainanese chicken rice from one stall — perfectly poached chicken with fragrant rice and chili sauce — and the rich, spicy laksa from another. The roti prata with chicken curry was crispy and delicious, and I finished with a refreshing teh tarik. Everything tasted bold, fresh, and full of authentic flavors. Service at the stalls was quick and friendly.<br>It’s a fun, casual spot for great Asian street food at reasonable prices. Highly recommend Urban Hawker for a flavorful adventure. Five stars.<br>Helpful tips: Go with a group so you can order from multiple stalls and share. Arrive early or during off-peak hours to avoid long lines. The laksa and chicken rice are must-tries. Portions are generous. It’s conveniently located near Bryant Park and theaters, making it ideal before or after a show. Cashless payment works smoothly.

Loved this spot! I ended up coming here twice during my trip to NYC. The location is super convenient in Midtown, just steps from Rockefeller Center, and I was pleasantly surprised that we were able to get a table for three both times without much wait.<br><br>The portions are generous and the prices are very reasonable for Midtown Manhattan. Over the two visits, I tried both versions of the Hainanese chicken rice, and both were delicious. The food came out incredibly fast, and I especially appreciated that the meals included Chinese broccoli.<br><br>I also tried the stir-fried noodles from Hainan Jones and the beef rendang from Padi D’NYC — both were excellent. Overall, everything we ordered was flavorful, satisfying, and served quickly. Definitely a great spot for a casual and tasty meal in Midtown!

Great Asian Food Court located near the heart of Midtown. Good options for lunch, but will run you about $15-20 per meal set. They have Singaporean, Filipino, Indian, Thai, Indonesian Japanese, Chinese etc. It's first come first serve for the seats, clean as you go for the tables. Overall, great food court with a wide variety of Asian cuisine options. Best suited for a quick lunch or a casual dinner before going home.

Singaporean food court with some Indian options. I went to the Prawnaholic shop there for some noodle dishes. It tasted pretty good — bit oily with a nice wok hay that you expect from street food — but nothing to write home about. Solid place for casual lunches or to go if you can’t decide anything else.

What I like about this place is the flexibility. We don't all have to agree on what to eat because there's several options in here. Also like that there's no one looking over your shoulder trying to rush you to finish your food. It's counter service then just pick an open table and relax and enjoy.<br><br>Good assortment of vendors. Most close earlier than usual for NY. This is a good place if you happen to be flying out that day, but your hotel check out is much earlier than your flight. Couple of blocks away from the nearest subway.

Went to this place around 4pm, and not crowded at all.<br>Plenty of food stall (this place is similar with Singapore's food court) and I went to Padi D'NYC stall to have kind of Malay food.<br>Order fish balado set, the taste is good (especially the lemak curry) but the fish used is Dory type (I guess it's easier to use this type of fish there). The balado is different with what they have in Singyor Indonesia, it's more towards sambal belacan.<br>Jakarta stall was closed (permanently), so this Padi stall is the one closest to Malay/Indonesia food.

A food hall for Southeast Asian food. The list of restaurants on the website isn't accurate as some places are actually closed in real life. Like Jakarta Munch didn't seem to be open anymore. A lot of other stalls seemed permanently closed too.<br><br>I tried the Malaysian kopi and té place, and an Indonedia balado dish. The kaya toast was nowhere near as good as the real thing in Malaysia, but still close enough. And they sell kaya jam to take home which is cool.<br><br>The egg balado was really good from the Indonesian place, and the server there was particularly friendly.<br><br>Plenty of seating and I never felt rushed to leave because it's a open food hall. So it's great for large groups.

The Hokkien Mee tasted like the one in Singapore! Wok Hey is present but Sotong is missing. The food court has a nice vibe. Think if the prices are lower and portions smaller, the place would be packed to the brim. People are queuing for food trucks nearby in winter weather cos food is good and more price friendly.

It's pretty cool to have a lot of southeast Asian cuisine in 1 place. The food is fairly authentic but quality wise it's just ok. It not bad, but doesn't really impress either. It's acceptable. Although I must say the satay are very good.<br>It's a food court so seating is first come first serve

Finally, I was able to visit this Anthony Bourdain’s brain child. It was really a great concept to bring over to NYC this great food hall. I love the Hainanese chicken I ordered 😋

I believe this food court on 50th in midtown was designed with the Hawker food court in South East Asia in mind; Singapore and Malaysia culture and gourmet.<br>There is a wide variety of different foods, such as Hainanese chicken, bubble tea, stir fry prawns, dumplings, Singapore Fried rice, Japanese Sushi, Thai Pad thai, Curry Katsu and a bar too.<br>Full disclosure, I did not eat here, I just strolled in as its very close to my office.<br>I will probably never eat here, not that I don't think the food is any good, but as an Oriental person from Asia, I can't justify paying 20 -30 bucks for street food, that just goes against the concept of hawker food courts that are prevalent in Asia.<br>But if you are hankering for this type of experience, you can try it.<br>I believe there is a similar experience in Queens Flushing, a outdoor food bazaar.

If you're craving authentic Malaysian and Singaporean cuisine in NYC, look no further—this is our favorite spot! We've savored a wide array of dishes here, and each one has captured the true essence of these vibrant cultures. Trust me, every bite takes you on a delicious culinary journey!

Visited for lunch after being recommended. The place was quite crowded but had enough seats. They've got stalls from a plethora of east Asian countries. I knew what I was getting, the Hainanese chicken rice, and it was fabulous, a huge portion. My colleague got the prawn and rib noodle soup which I heard was very good. The prices weren't bad either.