Ruby Foo's

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2182 Broadway
New York, NY 10024

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(212) 724-6700
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Best

I saw this place on the news this morning and decided to try it . WOW the food was outstanding and the service was excelent ( Brigett). This is a good place for a first date. Ver...

Worst

Don't get caught up in the decor for this restaurant is overpriced and the food is only average.

the food @ foos was..... 4/10/2006

this was a great fusion restaurant. the tempura & wasabi was the best i had ever eaten and the sushi was really fresh. most of the entree's were very inovative including the wasabi mashed potatoes. the fillet minion was a little too salty and the chicken was average but the side dishes with each meat was amazing. the rices were great and anything with peanuts tasted good. our waiter was extremely friendly but not available to us frequently enough to make more orders for sushi. it's just too bad that after such a great meal, deserts were below average. but all in all, a good restaruant. Pros: sushi, ambience, innovative menu Cons: dessert, parking in area more
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fresh sushi 1/22/2006

Great place to go for fresh sushi and a ""fun"" environment. Restaurant is very clean and professional and decor is fun to look at- not something often found in a Chinese or Pan-Asian restaurant. Bar area seemed hopping for the UWS. Overall, not a bad gig and a place I could frequent often. Pros: Brown Rice for sushi, Clean, Fresh Sushi Cons: a little noisy, a little pricy more
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Mass Market food for the red state tourist 1/3/2006

All the food is pre prepared including the sushi. This place is like a production line for those who appreciate factory farms and people that come from that type of environment. It felt like Mcdonalds, Wendy's, and Burger King collaborated in a venture to open a ""new age"" restaruant for a very dumb audience that appreciates the worst food masked by soy sauce. Pros: location, name of restaraunt, big crowd alure Cons: food, service, customers more
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Very good food in a great location 10/14/2005

Good food it is on Broadway so it perfect to go to after a Broadway play. Pros: Location, Ambience, Food Cons: Parking, Expensive more
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Not For Authentic Chinese Lovers 8/9/2005

Some Chinese food connoisseurs may judge this place automatically since Ruby Foo's is run by non-Chinese, have a non-comparable menu to most authentic dishes, and be a large touristy spot for people too scared to head out to Chinatown. However, Ruby Foo's wasn't meant to be either of the things. Turns out they create a variety of Asian fusion, which spans from drinks to desserts that are excellent. The prices are not as friendly but they possibly justify for food you don't find often anywhere else ... not even your most authentic Chinese restaurant. The wait is long, especially on weekends and nights, and the service is okay but not the greatest. One great thing is the interior -- which a decor that is unmatched and beautiful to look at. Its worth the experience to try at least once. Pros: Group Dining, Drinks / Desserts, Atmosphere Cons: Service, Prices more
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ENJOYED THIS RESTAURANT IMMENSELY 6/2/2005

I have been in New York for 3 days and I have eaten here every day. My servers Aaron and James have been extremely accomodating. I really enjoyed the appetizers and can say that I have tried everything on the menu in the appetizer section. The duck spring rolls were excellent. The calamari was so so. I am a big dim sum fan so the dim sum on the menu is not what I am used to but for mass market its good. The tamarind glazed ribs were excellent as were the jumbo shrimp with chow fun noodles (which we substituted for rice), the tuna was scrumptious according to my dining companion. I have been luck to arrive at 5pm for dinner and 1130 and 1pm for lunch and it was not crowded. The only con was having to go downstairs to use the rest room more
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OK, I'm a restaurant snob, but... 4/25/2005

I walked into a party at Ruby Foos, fully prepared to hate it. I've taken some cooking classes, eaten at 3 stars in Paris, and in general dislike ""theme"" type restaurants. However, I had a very good time at Ruby Foos. The service was attentive, and the food was quite good. While I would hesitate to call it ""Pan Asian"" (which I reserve for restaurants like Nobu), their sushi wase fresh, and their cooked dishes were prepared with care. The desserts were particulary good, and they obviously put a good deal of time into their preparation - I specifically remember a wonderfully fudgy chocolate cake. And, according to my wife - who knows such things - they can really mix a drink. Ruby Foos, while I wouldn't choose it for an evening of haute cuisine, was a fun place with decent food and I would definitely go again. Pros: Fun Atmosphere, Great Drinks, Decent Food Cons: Can be loud, A bit trendy more
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Awful 10/24/2004

Reservations don't matter. You'll wait for your table, which will so close to the next table, you'll feel like you're double-dating. The place will be filled with people taking pictures of each other (do they have any idea how obnoxious is?). The food is okay, and the servers try hard, but fail to be competent (they gave us the same appetizer three times). There is no way in God's green Earth that I would go there again. Cons: , incompetent, average food more
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A great time! 3/12/2004

I went to Ruby Foo's with a friend, and had a fantastic time! The ambience is great, the food tasty and arrived very quickly, and our waiter was absolutely wonderful. This is a great place to go for a festive dinner with friends! Pros: Ambience, Service more
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Lots of Fun! 2/1/2004

I love going to Ruby Foos. The food is great - try the Chilean Sea Bass or 7 Flavor Beef. The ambiance is fun with exciting decor. It's great for groups and has a wide menu and drinks selection. I've eaten there repeatedly and never had a bad experience! Pros: decor, food more
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unpleasant 12/4/2003

Love the B.R. Guest chain, but the food at Ruby's was awful. The ""fillet mignon"" entree was charred and all fat, could not even eat most of it. Appetizer arrived cold, draught beer was more than half foam. Staff very/overly friendly, waitress was unengaging. Bill was sizable considering what was ordered. Good atmosphere, but will probably not return. Pros: atmosphere Cons: pricey, food more
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great for groups too 11/7/2003

I have been several times. Can be a date, group or family place (kid-friendly). Service can be really great or average. Atmosphere on most nights is bustling. Usually seated within 15 minutes of reservation time. Have had repeat issues with entrees being brought out before sushi or appetizers. But portions are good for sharing and larger tables have lazy susans in the middle to help with that. I recommend any of the meat and Pad Thai dishes. Try Sakitini and Ruby Foo drinks. Some signature sushi rolls using mango and tempura flakes...if my memory serves me, Sushi rolls #136 and 168 (or 158?) are the best! Pros: ruby foo drink, sushi!, lazy susans Cons: can get loud, timing of food deliv more
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Very fun 9/15/2003

We had a great time here with our 2 teenage daughters. The menu is so appealing that we wanted to try everything, and we ended up with twice as much food as we needed, but it was all delicious. Our favorites were the calamari, salad with goat cheese tempura, lemon pepper filet mignon, ginger mashed potatoes, coconut sticky rice, hot and sour shrimp, and the peach crisp. The scallion pancakes were fine, but not as interesting as the other dishes, and the peking duck maki (yes, we probably should have known better...) was odd due to the incongruous taste of the seaweed. Pros: Fun atmosphere, Fun decor, Good for bid parties more
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surprisingly good 8/13/2003

I had heard about Ruby Foo's but thought it was a real tourist trap. Wrong. We went to the uptown one and were very pleased with the atmosphere, the service, and especially the food. The short ribs were amazing and the sushi was very fresh. The music, however, was very loud and techno. Pros: tasty food, good-looking ambience, fresh sushi Cons: loud music, crowded more
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Over Priced 6/12/2003

Don't get caught up in the decor for this restaurant is overpriced and the food is only average. more
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Asian Fusion at Its Best... 1/10/2003

They have so many different kinds of Asian foods, that there is always something for everyone. We live in the neighborhood, take all of our out of town guests and think the food is yummy! The service is slow at time, but enjoy a Green Apple Martini or a speciality drink and people watch! Pros: Variety, Great for Groups, Great Decor Cons: Loud more
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Great Sat. night 12/21/2002

Went on a Saturday night. It was busy, but the whole experience was great. The service was wonderful as well. The waitress was very attentive. I loved the lighting, atmosphere and food. If you're a fan of sushi, and pan asian food, with a little different style, this is the place to go. Try the ruby foo. Pros: unusual menu, fun atmosphere more
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YUM 12/21/2002

this place is phenomenal...i go there all the time and love it even more each time...the sushi is to die for and all the entres are incredible- definately go...now more
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Drinks and a Bite 12/8/2002

A good place to have a drink (the eponymous Cosmopolitan variant is delicious) and an appetizer or two (high marks for the Chilean sea bass satay). Cool atmosphere in both the restaurant and lounge. Service was competent but not overwhelming. more
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Horrible service! 10/18/2002

Ruby Foos was just a block from the hotel that my family and I stayed at on our recent visit to NYC. So we walked over and we were seated immediately (which was great!), but our waiter was had a horrible attitude, couldn't remember to bring lemon for our water, or soy sauce for our sushi rolls, the food was wonderful, but unfortunately the service ruined our visit. Pros: Yummy food Cons: SERVICE was horrible more
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  • The Scene
    The sweeping space accommodates as many as 400 diners on three levels. It's a frenzy of activity: Walk-ins crowd the reception area; half a dozen sushi chefs furiously palm rice...

  • 8/4/2004 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Neighborhoods: Upper West Side, Midtown
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