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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.
Daigo
sushi · japanese · Palo Alto
★ Michelin
Michelin-recognized omakase that doesn't require remortgaging your apartment—solid sushi, intimate vibe, actually delivers on the hype.
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 · $$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.7T4.4Y4.5MS
Google4.7(612)Yelp4.5(384)Tripadvisor4.4(96)
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Rank 2.
Iki Omakase
sushi · omakase · Palo Alto
if you're dropping $245, this is the place—exceptional service, exceptional space, and sushi that justifies every penny.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Worth the Splurge
11 min · $$$$ · ClosedClosed todayG4.8T4.6Y4.7MS
Google4.8(246)Yelp4.7(178)Tripadvisor4.6(41)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 3.
Malii Gramercy
thai · New York
★ MichelinJBF · Best Chef: New York '26
thai that's both Michelin-recognized and James Beard-approved. that's not noise.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T5.0Y4.5MS
Google4.9(2.1k)Yelp4.5(275)Tripadvisor5.0(5)
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★★ MichelinTwo Michelin stars
Rank 4.
The Counter Co.
burgers · american · Palo Alto
★★ Michelin
a burger spot good enough for Michelin at $24? generous portions, zero pretense, no surprises—just competent.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 22:00G4.5T4.2Y4.2MS
Google4.5(2.6k)Yelp4.2(1.8k)Tripadvisor4.2(410)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 5.
Nori
vegan · sushi · Austin
★ Michelin
vegan sushi that earned Michelin recognition—actually interesting, not a vegetable sad plate.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Occasion Worthy
$$$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.8TYMS
Google4.8(1.3k)Yelp—Tripadvisor—
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Rank 6.
Trattoria Pino
italian · trattoria · Palo Alto
proper trattoria energy with generous portions and a neighborhood feel—doesn't try too hard, just gets pasta right.
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 · $$ · ClosedToday · 17:00 — 22:00G4.6T4.5Y4.4MS
Google4.6(1.4k)Yelp4.4(820)Tripadvisor4.5(312)
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Rank 7.
Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza
pizza · italian · Palo Alto
wood-fired pizza with actual restraint in pricing and hype—solid neighborhood move for casual or date night.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · 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 that lands on the value side of the ledger for this format—proper execution.
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
$$$ · Open nowToday · 11:00 — 00:00G4.7T4.8YMS
Google4.7(4.9k)Yelp—(1.9k)Tripadvisor4.8(1.9k)
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Rank 9.
Mitr Thai Restaurant
thai · New York
thai with consistent 4.9+ ratings across the board—no Michelin, but the data says it works.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Smart Spend
$$ · ClosedToday · 11:30 — 15:45G4.9T4.5Y4.6MS
Google4.9(9.5k)Yelp4.6(870)Tripadvisor4.5(75)
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★ MichelinOne Michelin star
Rank 10.
Maki Kosaka
sushi · japanese · New York
★ Michelin
Michelin sushi at under-$30 price range with a perfect TripAdvisor rating—quiet achiever.
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 — 21:30G4.6T5.0Y4.4MS
Google4.6(345)Yelp4.4(169)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
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Tell Harry what you fancy.

Daigo

Iki Omakase

Malii Gramercy

The Counter Co.

Nori

Trattoria Pino

Ortica Wood-Fired Pizza

Boucherie Union Square

Mitr Thai Restaurant

Maki Kosaka