Tell Harry what you fancy.

Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

One tap. Anything good, properly nearby, open right now.

Places

by overall quality

★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 1.
Malii Gramercy
thai · New York
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '26
michelin-raved thai that actually delivers on flavor without the markup—malii gramercy is the kind of place that makes you wonder why you ever paid more for worse food.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T5.0YMS
Google4.9(2.1k)Yelp—(270)Tripadvisor5.0(5)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 2.
Daigo
sushi · japanese · Palo Alto
★ Michelin
intimate neighborhood omakase that proves you don't need to spend $250 to get serious fish and rock-solid technique—this is where consistency meets restraint.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Worth the Splurge
8 min · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.7(612)Yelp4.5(384)Tripadvisor4.4(96)
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Rank 3.
Iki Omakase
sushi · omakase · Palo Alto
if you're dropping $245 on omakase, iki earns it with exceptional service and refined execution—michelin and infatuation both rave for reason.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Worth the Splurge
11 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.6Y4.7MS
Google4.8(246)Yelp4.7(178)Tripadvisor4.6(41)
Warningthis is the big flex. worth it for celebration, but expect the bill to land hard.
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 4.
The Counter Co.
burgers · american · Palo Alto
★★ Michelin
michelin-rave burger that costs $24 and doesn't pretend to be anything it's not—this is what smart food spending looks like.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
5 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.2Y4.2MS
Google4.5(2.6k)Yelp4.2(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.2(410)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 5.
Nori
vegan · sushi · Austin
★ Michelin
vegan sushi that earned michelin without gimmick—nori proves plant-based can be precise and crave-worthy.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Occasion Worthy
$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 6.
Trattoria Pino
italian · trattoria · Palo Alto
neighborhood italian that nails the cozy-date-night vibe with generous portions and real pasta—$38 gets you the whole experience without pretense.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
14 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.5Y4.4MS
Google4.6(1.4k)Yelp4.4(820)Tripadvisor4.5(312)
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Rank 7.
Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza
pizza · italian · Palo Alto
wood-fired pizza that does neighborhood casual right—generous slices, consistent output, $28 in your pocket to spend elsewhere.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.6(1.3k)Yelp4.5(880)Tripadvisor4.4(196)
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Rank 8.
Boucherie Union Square
french · steak-house · New York
french steakhouse with that union square scene energy—if you're paying for the vibe and the beef, boucherie delivers both.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Paying for the Scene
$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.7T4.8YMS
Google4.7(4.9k)Yelp—(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.8(1.9k)
Warningyou're mainly paying for the room here; scale expectations accordingly.
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 9.
Maki Kosaka
sushi · japanese · New York
★ Michelin
michelin-raved sushi counter that keeps hype low and quality high—maki kosaka is the kind of find that doesn't need to scream.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 21:30G4.6TYMS
Google4.6(345)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 10.
Mitr Thai Restaurant
thai · New York
4.9-rated thai that stays under $$ without cutting corners—mitr thai is proof the best food doesn't need fanfare.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:45G4.9T4.5YMS
Google4.9(9.5k)Yelp—(867)Tripadvisor4.5(75)
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anal · Harry Hungry

Tell Harry what you fancy.

Malii Gramercy

Daigo

Iki Omakase

The Counter Co.

Nori

Trattoria Pino

Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza

Boucherie Union Square

Maki Kosaka

Mitr Thai Restaurant