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Whym

889 9th Ave, New York, NY | Map it  

10019 40.768300 -73.985400

(646) 666-3087 | View Website

  • Hours

    Mon-Thu 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-11pm Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-12am Sat 10am-3pm, 5pm-12am Sun 10am-3pm, 5pm-11pm
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This mod Hells Kitchen New American fills a local need for upscale but relaxed dining with its eclectic menu that works.

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About Whym

  • Classy Comfort Food
  • Perfect Date Spot
  • Catering & Take Out

"Whym concentrates on pepped-up remixes of hearty traditional dishes, playing with classics the way their logo toys with form (it reads the same even when it's flipped). Take for example the chopped salad, which here features asparagus, bosc pear, beet cubes, crumbled feta, and a basil vinaigrette. The best thing about the dish though is that it works and is delicious: this is not a reinvention for originality's sake, it is an exploration with real purpose."  View Less View More

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Neighborhoods:
Midtown, Clinton
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Review Highlights

ambiance
100%
“I loved the decor.”
dessert
100%
“had duck raviolli and my date had the huge pot pie.”
drinks
100%
“As you can tell, we both loved our food, and overall the portions were big with beautiful presentations, and the prices were very reasonable (even the extensive wine list).”
food quality
91%
“The food was amazing and the service was even better.”
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menu variety
100%
“Both the dinner and wine menu have a nice international flare.”
overall
100%
“They all agreed it was the best restaurant they had gone to during the trip.”
return potential
66%
“We had the most fantastic service from our server Hanna, we decided to come back on New Year's Eve and stayed with them in a packed restaurant until the stroke of 12.”
service
94%
“Went last night and everything was great -very friendly staff - when my pregnant friend asked for a fun non-alcholoic drink the waiter enthusiastically made a great concoction and really cared whether she enjoyed it.”
value
76%
“Food is expensive, $22 for four scallops and a mound of mashed potaoes mixed with turnips.”
wait time
92%
“business must be slow as air conditioning was set to a comfortable level noting a need to cost corners.” View Less

Reviews for Whym

dagmara

Member since Mar, 2011 View Profile
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1.0
March 02, 2011

They will kick you out after you pay the bill. The food came 5 minutes after we ordered it. Sangria didn't have any fruits in it! After we eat and paid the bill we were nicely asked to leave the place because the policy doesn't allow its guests to stay by the table after the meal is gone and the bill is paid. If you don't want to be kicked out better avoid this place.

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cvacc00

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Joined 1 year ago
5.0
February 01, 2011

An Amazing Experience. I usually would never go out of my way to write a review for a restaurant; but after going to Whym, I had to share my experience with those looking for an excellent balance between delicious food, stunning ambience, excellent customer service, and decent prices. First off, our server for the evening was this chap named Jimmy. Jimmy welcomes you and guides you through the dinner quite brilliantly in his own way e.g. striking up small conversations from time to time, casually offering his own take on menu items, and giving the customer space while maintaining a connection with said customer. As for the food, I started with the calamari appetizer which featured crisp, fried calamari served with a sweet chili sauce. I then moved on to the sirloin burger with a side of their fabulous mac and cheese. I barely had enough room to fit it all, but the wonderful textures, aromas, and richness pushed me to forge on. I have to say I was extremely pleased by this dinner, and it only came to around $30 with a few modifications. I will certainly be eating here more often. And thanks to Jimmy et co, it will hold a special place in my heart.

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asfoodie

Member since Jan, 2005 View Profile
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Joined 7 years ago
5.0
December 13, 2009

Great Pre Theater Dinner. Went to Whym for pre theater dinner the other night and forgot to make a reservation. The restaurant was very busy and the manager Anthony was very welcoming and found us a table after a quick coctail at the bar.

We have been to Whym before but never wrote a review.

The food is fantastic and reasonably priced. Had 3 of their new Buddha's Hand Cocktails...incredable!

Do not go without having the smore'swich...make sure you share it. Love, love, love Whym and its staff.

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csteineker

Member since Dec, 2009 View Profile
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Joined 3 years ago
5.0
December 12, 2009

GREAT EXPERIENCE!!. I went to Whym with my girlfriends and we had a fabulous experience! The service was AMAZING and the people surprisingly nicer than most restaurants. All of our entrees were super delicious and I can't wait to go back and try more. Really the only negative I guess would be that it was a little crowded but then again we went on a Friday night. The host was extremely nice and accomodating so we did not mind waiting a couple of minutes. Definitely would recommend my friends to check it out.

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HJLYNN82

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Joined 3 years ago
4.0
December 11, 2009

Great dining experience had by all!. Whym is one of my favorite restaurants in the City! My friends and I had a wonderful dinner there just the other night, and I would recommend it to anyone and everyone I know. I have started ordering delivery from Whym to my office, and all my colleagues keep stealing my delivery menu. Please check it out if you have not done so already!!

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