Best Trendy Restaurants in Chelsea Hudson Yards (10001)
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Ci Siamo
Live-fire technique gives classic Italian a smoky, modern edge.
Notable Picks
#1
Ci Siamo
8.6
Live-fire Italian inside Manhattan West, led by Chef Hilary Sterling, with a grill-and-embers focus that shows up in seafood and wood-roasted mains. Pastas are the steady draw, and the room runs polished but warm, making it one of the district’s most reliable special-occasion picks.
Must-Try Dishes:
Rigatoni alla gricia, Cast-iron focaccia with stracciatella, Wood-fired whole trout
What makes it special: Live-fire technique gives classic Italian a smoky, modern edge.
#2
Shukette
8.5
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Girls Night Out Approved
Instagram Worthy Wonders
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s live-fire Middle Eastern cooking lands in a room that’s loud, crowded, and exactly the point. Char-forward kebabs and dips arrive with swagger, and the kitchen’s pacing rarely slips even when the place is packed.
Must-Try Dishes:
House breads with dip trio, Charcoal-grilled lamb or chicken skewers, Seasonal mezze and salads
What makes it special: Seasonal Levantine small plates and live-fire grilling in a high-energy setting.
#3
Hav & Mar
8.4
Marcus Samuelsson’s seafood-forward Chelsea room blends Swedish and Ethiopian cues into confident, market-driven cooking. The kitchen shines with bright crudo, cleanly cooked whole fish, and spice-lifted sauces that keep plates lively rather than heavy. A Michelin-recognized spot with a stylish bar cadence, it’s one of 10001’s most reliable seafood dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brown Butter Scallops, Banana Leaf Snapper, Hamachi with Black Ceviche
What makes it special: Global seafood cooking anchored by Samuelsson’s flavor play.
#4
Woorijip
8.3
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A grab-and-go Koreatown cafeteria that functions like a daily pantry for the neighborhood—bright, fast, and loaded with homestyle trays. The range is huge, prices stay gentle, and the rotation keeps repeat visits interesting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kimbap rolls, Kimchi jjigae, Bulgogi lunch box
What makes it special: Fast, home-style Korean dishes at true neighborhood prices.
#5
Zou Zou’s
8.2
An Eastern Mediterranean brasserie that feels built for Manhattan West’s after-work surge: glossy, loud, and very food-forward. The kitchen shines on charcoal-licked skewers and shareable spreads that play well with cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Zou Zou’s dip tower, Baby lamb chops, Ember-roasted eggplant
What makes it special: Wide-ranging Eastern Mediterranean menu with upscale execution near Penn Station.
8.1
A rooftop dining room with serious skyline pull and a menu that leans seasonal, clean, and lightly luxe. Come for the terrace and views, stay for well-balanced plates that avoid feeling like hotel-restaurant filler.
Must-Try Dishes:
Roast chicken with seasonal sides, Citrus-forward crudo, Vegetable-driven small plates
What makes it special: Equinox Hotel rooftop dining with panoramic Hudson Yards views.
#7
Cho Dang Gol
8.0
A long-running Koreatown staple that keeps things simple: bubbling tofu stews, solid banchan, and a dining room that’s always humming. It’s not chasing trends, but the steady crowd proves the cooking still lands.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spicy seafood sundubu jjigae, Beef bulgogi hot pot, Maesaengi oyster tofu stew
What makes it special: Faithful, nonstop tofu-stew cooking that’s stayed reliable for decades.