Hell’s Kitchen Local

I love being able to bring my little fur baby Starr with me out to eat. This restaurant has a doggie menu, great service and fun doggie events.

This authentic Peruvian joint has become my go-to recommendation for anyone who asks about the best food in NYC. The Aji De Gallina chicken dish is a sensational classic, along with the bombshell Salmon Costeno — and my personal favorite, the Parrillada meat platter, is the best bargain you’ll find in HK.

I’ve loved going here since it opened. The burger is the biggest and juiciest in the neighborhood. Charles the owner is nicest guy in the area. He remembers everyone’s name and order, it wild to watch. The restaurant is also beautiful.

One word: pie.

This is hands down the best bodega in Hell’s Kitchen. Everyone who works there is an absolute gem and the food there is always chef’s kiss.

Hell’s Kitchen is full of Thai restaurants, and most are pretty good. Thai food is my favorite, but having been to Thailand many times, I am pretty picky about the taste. It has to be authentic. I love the food at Valla Table. They describe themselves as “elevated Thai cuisine”. The dishes are authentic and beautifully presented, and I love the interior decor. My go-to dishes here are the Pak Mor (steamed rice roll filled with cashew and sweet radish topped with coconut cream), the Massaman curry, and of course, the Pad Thai.

In a neighborhood with so many Thai restaurants to choose from, LumLum is a cut above the rest with their delicious entrees and delightful cocktails.

Great no-frills neighborhood bar with even better bartenders.

I love to get my nails done and although there are a lot of nail salons in Hell’s Kitchen, I love this one the best. The owner is like a pure ray of sunshine — always so happy and friendly. And they do an awesome job on my nails!

It’s centrally located and a cocktail bar, with a daily happy hour of good drinks. Essentially, it’s a meeting spot for my friends. I usually organize via text chains to meet up.