Republic Restaurant
(212) 627-7172
37 Union Sq W
New York,
NY
10003
40.7366
-73.9908
Neighborhoods: Flatiron District, Midtown
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In Short
Set in a warehouse-sized room bathed in dark bluish light, Republic is one of the hottest restaurants in Union Square by virtue of its nouvelle take on affordable Asian cuisine. The noodle dishes (the best is a spicy chicken in a coconut milk-based broth) and the appetizers are a harmonious hodge-podge of Thai, Japanese, and other East Asian cuisines. Benches surround communal, lunch-hall tables, and the din in the high-ceilinged room can become deafening.
User Reviews
JeanMc
April 18, 2009
Had the duck curry noodles -- a heaping portion, but unfortunatlely, it was very oily, and nothing special. I've had better meals at Spice for the same price. the food definitely felt heavier than how i'd imagined it when i decided to order it. The host this afternoon wasn't exactly helpful, and the server was very slow and gave me the check a moment after giving me my entree... Not exactly rude, but definitely lacking a little tact.
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BaroqueDood
January 17, 2009
Republic is a Asian fusion restaurant- meaning don't expect traditional Chinese food. If you want that, then go to Chinatown. Be warned: drink refills are NOT free ; and you're charged a lot for sodas in small glasses. The spicy beef broth noodle soup is a favorite of mine. If you do not like cilantro, warn your waiter. Service tends to be spotty for my visits: prime time hours, wait staff are pretty busy and don't pay enough attention to you. I've taken several friends here and they leave pretty happy with the dishes. I would encourage the management to work on waiter service and walk around asking customers about their experiences, it *definitely* needs improvement.
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Network233
January 09, 2009
Earlier today i had my first experience at Republic. Let me tell you that it was probably the worst experience i have ever had in a food establishment..... EVER. I was served the worst bowel of wonton soup ever, not to mention the most revolting green tea on earth. But i think that the most interesting aspect of the visit wasn't the food it was the service. Our waiter never returned to the table to see if everything was ok, or to offer refills, or anything like that. The host, when approached, was a smart a** and the manager never came to the table to fix anything or apologize. I come from a food background and i would have to say that this whole incident was miss handled from the beginning.
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Local Favorite, Group Dining, Cheap Eats
