(212) 529-2363
38 E 8th St
New York,
NY
10003
40.7314
-73.9943
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Greenwich Village
What People Are Saying About cafetasia
The Editor
Kathleen Squires
Citysearch
In Short – NYU students have taken to this budget-friendly spot like it was a student union stand-in. Long communal tables are perfect for the sociable set while daters can slip into a two-top. Wood-slatted walls, tropical greenery and a presiding Buddha make up a stylish backdrop for the Eastern-inspired cuisine, from Japanese soba salad to Malaysian massaman curry to Laotian-style chicken. Desserts, such as chocolate mousse and creme brulee, are straight out of the West.
11/21/09
this place became horrible
by julia77212 at Citysearch
when i was at nyu i used to go there for lunch, which was usually ok for the price. it's lunch, you're usually getting in and out and you dont expect great atmosphere. i went there for dinner the other day, and it was horrible. it was crowded, which in a good restaurant means, you wait for a table, but once you're seated you're treated well, and you can relax. dont expect that at this place. you are rushed a long every step of the way. order fast eat fast and get out, so they can make some more money on uncooked over priced food. yes, my food which was no bigger than the lunch version ( i had the massaman curry with chicken) and failed to deliver the leg of slow cooked chicken that was listet in the dinner version of the meal. instead it came with paper thin, yet insufficiently cooked, chicken pieces and raw ( i am not exaggerating) potatoes. as soon as we put our forks/chop sticks down the plates wre ripped away from us (yes please take my uncooked food) and the check thrown in front of us. when we had the audacity to chat a little after paying the bill (unfortunately we left a tip) we were asked to leave!! so if you desire bad food, which you have to gulp down and being kicked out for the next on the assembly line of "costumers" this is the right place. otherwise walk away, new york is full of decent places.
- Pros: lunch menu
- Cons: assemply line dining, uncooked food
01/05/09
As a costumer, I've never been treated worse by any place
by LadySnapplesIII at Citysearch
Terrible customer service; the waiter kept rolling his eyes at us, I lost count how many times. They got two of my friends' drink orders wrong, and were hesitant to fix them. The food wasn't special, I've had better Asian cuisine elsewhere. The portions were small too. When we asked for the check, the waiters just continued standing around talking, we had to ask another waiter. When we asked to get our remaining food wrapped to go, they put all of our dishes in one bag, even though it was clear that none of us lived together, and when we asked for separate bags, we were greeted again with our waiter's signature eye-rolling. If you're looking for a decent place, or even a mediocre one, don't bother going here. It's a waste of time.
- Pros: Prices are okay, place looks clean
- Cons: Lazy waiters with attitude, no respect
11/13/08
cool place with cheap food
by ilovenyc123 at Citysearch
Great menu, I would recommend every dish. I have been here at least 10 times and the service is great, really quick. Great drinks and cool atmosphere! Good date spot or group spot or even going alone and sitting at the window! Only annoying thing is sitting at the middle two tables which have bench seating...and its difficult to get in and out. REALLY ANNOYING. That would usually only be if you are with a large group though.
- Pros: Cheap and amazing
- Cons: Bench seating sometimes
The Details on cafetasia
When to Go:
Happy hour is from 4pm to 7pm daily and features two-for-one drinks.
Save Money:
Try the $7 prix-fixe lunch menu, which includes choice of one appetizer and one entree.
What to Drink:
The bar serves up stylish retro drinks like mai tai and current concoctions like the Wat Po, a vodka, watermelon, OJ and lime mix.
Category:
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene, Prix Fixe Menu
General Info:
Open 7 Days
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