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Republic Restaurant
- Asian Fusion
- New York, NY
About this business
Republic Restaurant is located at 37 Union Sq W Frnt 1, New York, NY. This location is in the Union Square neighborhood. This business specializes in Family Style Restaurants and has 80 review(s) with a star rating of 3.1.
Location details
37 Union Sq W, New York, NY, 10003, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
Noisy and tasteless – If you're looking for a place to eat tasteless noodles while you scream at your dinner companions to be heard this is the place to go. I am not sure why this place is so popular and trendy. The vegetable dumplings were good and other appetizers looked appealing. Order them when the restaurant isn't busy or move along to a restaurant that serves authentic Thai food.
Too noisy – The food was pleasant enough. But the atmosphere is way too trendy and loud. You are seated on benches next to other trendy diners. If you don't really care about their conversation, tough. You have no other choice but to hear it as you are almost on top of them. My pad thai was good and so was the wait service. I would eat from there again but only as take out.
Tourist Trap / Crap – My experience of Republic is essentialy a tourist trap serving pretty ordinary food. The beef I ordered was questionable to say the least, the cow (big assumption) must have died of old age. I couldn't cut it with a knife let alone the chop sticks that came with the meal. If you want decent cheap food try Spice or Evergreen - better priced, better food.
Pricey chinatown noodles.. – Food wasn't anything special here and not worth the money, seems like chinatown food with a little twist. I'd rather troop over to chinatown pay a quarter of the price and get a hotter bowl of noodles.
Ordinary in Trendy Clothing – While it's definitely one of the more reasonably priced options on Union Square, and the service is pleasant and prompt, Republic's accolades basically stop there. The atmosphere is run-of-the-mill sterile trendy asian. Why does "trendy" so often translate into angular and cold? The calamari is chewy, and the noodles are ho hum.
Good cheap food. – I've gone to this place a number of times for takeout only. The orders always come out very quickly. The vegetable dumplings are delish, as is their duck soup. Everything in the takeout bag is always perfectly packaged. I think they do a wonderful job there. I've never sat down to eat there, but it appears like it would be rather hectic and loud. I'd suggest sitting at the "bar", where you can watch the kitchen. It's amazing to stand there and watch the cooks in action.
Cheap, fast food – Perfect if you're in the mood to grab something relatively quick after shopping in Union Square, or right before a movie. Bottom line, it's cheap. The food is not a knock-out; the selections are somewhat bland, but ingredients are fresh. Hot sauce is helpful. Large seating area. Noisy -- not intimate at all. Stop here if you don't want to blow your wallet on a real sit-down restaurant but aren't exactly craving McDonald's.
Think Oodles of Chic for the Cheaps – This Union Square standby is where I take friends or co-workers if we want incredibly cheap eats and drinks not making a dent in the wallet. The best compliment is from my foodie friend who says for the price per entree the portions were quite substantial. Considering, he's a bottomless pit. Best hits are the grilled squid appetizers and the grilled pork rice bowl. On the liquid side, Lychee Martini and the Mojitos quenches the thirst. However, come after 8 PM, be patient enough to deal ... read more
Good food, great price – Very delicious asian inflected food, incredible prices, fast service. Great bang for the buck!
Frequently asked questions about Republic Restaurant
How is Republic Restaurant rated?
Republic Restaurant has a 4.1 star rating with 700 reviews.
When is Republic Restaurant open?
Republic Restaurant is closed now. It will open on Monday at 9:00 a.m.
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