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Wok-induced smoke fills the air at this rough-hewn Thai spot, which does excellent stir-
fries and noodles, some a bit more daring than elsewhere (crab and pork dry noodles,
$12; chilli turmeric with beef, $12).
SUGIYAMA
251 W 55th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave. Subway B, D, E to Seventh Ave, N, Q, R to 57th St-
Seventh Ave. 212 956 0670. Tues-Sat 5.30-11.45pm (last seating 10.15pm).
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You may want to take out a loan before dining at this superb Japanese restaurant, where
you're guaranteed an exquisite experience, from its enchanting
kaiseki
(chef's choice)
dinners to its regal service. Reservations recommended.
YAKITORI TOTTO
251 W 55th St between Broadway and Eighth Ave. Subway A, B, C, D, #1 to 59th St-Columbus Circle;
N, Q, R to 57th St; B, D, E to Seventh Ave. 212 245 4555. Mon-Thurs 11.30am-2pm &
5.30pm-midnight, Fri 11.30am-2pm & 5.30pm-1am, Sat 5.30pm-1am, Sun 5.30-11pm.
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This popular upstairs hideaway is perfect for late-night snacking - though you may miss
out on some of the more esoteric grilled skewers (soft knee bone served rare, anyone?),
which can be gone by then. Chicken heart, skirt steak and chicken thigh with scallion all
burst with flavour (most $3-5 each).
BARS
ARDESIA
510 W 52nd St between Tenth and Eleventh aves. Subway C, E to 50th St. Mon-Thurs 5pm-midnight,
Fri & Sat 2pm-2am, Sun 2pm-midnight. 212 247 9191,
www.ardesia-ny.com
.
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A sleek but comfortable wine bar with a bold snack menu (home-made pretzels, quail-
egg toast, house-cured meats) and a diverse selection of vintages, thirty of which are
available by the glass ($9-16).
