How to eat like a Slaysian in New York City: 6 best restaurants in Manhattan loved by the Asian influencer crew and Bling Empire: New York cast, from Vietnamese steak to Filipino burritos
- East Village, West Village, Chinatown and the Financial District all have must-try diners and restaurants offering traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and Filipino food, according to these Asian stars
- The West Village’s Baby Brasa offers South American flavours while Industry Kitchen in the Financial District is all about primo pizza and panoramic city views
Tina Leung, Prabal Gurung, Laura Kim, Phillip Lim and Ezra. J. William told Elle magazine that they bonded over their shared experiences of being Asian in the fashion industry – and that these get-togethers occurred over pho or kamayan feasts.
Likewise, the stars of Bling Empire: New York – Dorothy Wang, Lynn Ban, Blake Abbie, Stephen and Deborah Hung, and Richard Chang – also flaunt their foodie chops on the show, with episodes featuring them eating at some of NYC’s most à la mode venues.
Here’s six places around town you have to visit if you truly want to eat like a Slaysian.
1. West Village: Flip Sigi
Owned by a close friend of the Slaysians, Jordan Andino, this restaurant is rooted in Filipino flavours. Elle magazine reports the food has been reworked to incorporate “familiar American (and Canadian) standards”. With its mix of sweet and spicy flavours, locals tired of the usual NYC pizza or burger opt for the casual eatery’s tasty food as an alternative. The menu is simple and a burrito will set you back around US$13.
