Kelley & Ping

09/26/08

Great place for large groups.

by muppykisses

Had dinner on a Saturday night with a group of about 10 people. We were seated right away and drink orders were taken immediately. Our group shared about 15 dishes in total and it was the perfect amount of food for everyone. Wine menu was limited but well chosen, and their cocktails were that lethal combination of tasty and potent. The best thing about Kelley and Ping was the excellent service. Our food arrived quickly and our glasses were never empty yet we never felt rushed and were perfectly comfortable lingering over our after dinner drinks. We would definitely go there again!

• Pros: Excellent service, wonderful drinks
• Cons: Limited wine selection

05/24/08

Not the best, but not the worst

by everyelliot

This place isn't amazing, but by all means not as bad as the reviews portray it. I can't help but say that their Vietnamese noodles are some of my favorite. Always filling, generally quick delivery, reasonable prices. Their pad thai, on the other hand, is unusually disgusting.

• Pros: Vietnamese Noodles
• Cons: Pad Thai

05/24/08

Only for people who want a lame restaurant

by DOH10001

Asian food is my forte. This place does not serve it. It had its time 10 years ago, and it has passed.

Rude, Rude staff.

Poor service! No wait staff. Do it yourself, service, like in a college cafeteria yet exorbitant prices. Not very clean.

Long waits.

Go to PEEP nearby at 177 Prince, if you want tasty authentic pan-Asian food.

• Pros: none
• Cons: Where do I begin. Truly horrible experience.

04/12/08

Gross and very strange tasting "food"

by jmsever

Don't waste your calories, time or money. Three of us went there last night and should have been suspicious that there was no wait at 8pm on Friday night. We ordered the sampler appetizer plate - which was fine, boring, but nothing wrong with it. Then we each ordered an entre - a chicken dish which was supposed to have broccoli but only had a few stems, it tasted like chinese food not thai food and might have had msg given the headache it gave my friend - a veggie pad thai in which the noodles were undercooked and the flavor was so bizarre it might have had fake maple syrup in it- and a red curry in banana leaf which also had a very strange flavor I have never had before and never want to have again, red curry flavor was no where to be found. I don't blame the waiter, he was new and clueless but the horrible food wasn't his fault. I have no idea what is going on in that kitchen but I can promise you I will not be going back! YUCK!

• Pros: none
• Cons: food

02/13/08

lousy

by barb2

I've been twice. The first time around it was ok (somewhat soggy noodles). The second time however it was so bad I haven't been back since. Totally crowded, overworked woman at the counter, they lost my order. 15 minutes after placing my order I went up asking about it- they didn't even apologize for losing it and another 10 minutes I finally got my lousy SOUP!! it was a SOUP, broth and noodles in a cup for $9, sorry, I will go to Cafe Duke's for cheaper and better noodle soup that actually has vegetables in it!

• Cons: not worth the price and not fast at all

06/20/07

Yum! Good prices, great food!

by chazi

I went here last year with a couple of friends after the place being recommended to me. We loved it! the 3 of us were able to eat just fine on 1 large and 1 small combo plate which was just delish! The place is small and a bit crowded but the atmosphere is awesome...although it is very dark. Would make for a romantic little dinner if in the area. In fact, i might be going back with my boyfriend today! I can't wait to go back, i loved their food and the prices are really affordable!

• Pros: Great price, ambience, food!
• Cons: can be very crowded, tiny place

01/07/07

Cold blah and pre-fab

by kimoloui

Went back for the second time. The first time it was crazy busy so we chalked the mediocre food and horrendous service up to an off night. Second time we went it was pretty dead, but it still took forever for our dumplings to come out, cold on the inside! Entrees were pretty uninteresting. Waitstaff all seemed disgruntled. Wouldn't recommend it.

• Pros: location and decor
• Cons: food, service

11/17/06

Finger Licking Good

by bbaigorri

Although I don't consider it authentic Asian, the food at Kelley & Ping is tough to beat and priced really well. The only down side is waiting for a table.... Oh well, theres always take out...

• Pros: Pad Thai
• Cons: Never enough seats

08/13/06

rude encounters

by coco315

I had a friend that raved about how this restaurant was his favorite and how I NEED to go check it out when I'm in New York.. ... I may never speak to this person again and his crediibility has been thrown out the window because of the following:

1. Incompetent service

2. Highly disorganized (never apologized for their mistakes)

3. Extremely rude and seemingly pretentious

4. Below average asian cuisine

We were extremely dissatisfied with service and food. Everyone is better off ordering takeout.

• Cons: rude staff & room temperature flavorless food

06/12/06

Loved It Loved It

by sambnyc

Great Food. Rock'n Cocktail List (be sure to go M-F 5:30 - 7:30 double your pleasure with happy hour 2 for 1) have the blueberry mojito or the coconut martini. Hot freindly staff. Fun night crowd or sneak in during the dy for something quick. I love it here.

• Pros: great food, great drinks, great service
• Cons: can't always get a seat during the day