Unusual New York Restaurants

Unusual New York Restaurants
New York is packed with an abundance of restaurants, so finding a unique experience is not difficult, especially in the city that never sleeps. Bike your way through the city or hike the urban jungle by foot. Explore Central Park's many trails and Battery Park's greenery. Whether it's new outdoor sport or cuisine, trying something new can be an adventurous experience, as well as an entertaining one. A most exciting dining experience awaits you whether it is an unusual menu or an unusual ambiance.

Ninja New York

This mysterious, Japanese eatery transports you to the feudal days when ninjas ruled the land through its impressive decor of the stone-walled Ninja Castle. Waiters disguised as ninjas perform table side magic, while your authentic Japanese meal is being prepared. Enjoy specials and signature dishes, such as Katana- Teriyaki Steak with fried risotto, crab, and tomato mango sauce. Open for dinner daily, Ninja New York requires smart casual dress and recommends reservations.

Ninja New York
25 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10013
(212) 274-8500
ninjanewyork.com

Jekyll and Hyde

Located in Greenwich Village, this haunted pub is Halloween year-round with its spooky entertainment, macabre decor and creepy memorabilia made to scare and entertain. The food and drink selections are equally eerie with monster burgers, pizza and beers from around the world. Dress smart casual for this curious establishment open for lunch and dinner daily.

Jekyll and Hyde
91 7th Avenue South
New York, NY 10014
(212) 989-7701
jekyllpub.com

WD-50

Featured on Iron Chef America, Wylie Dufresne has a reputation as being a mad scientist/chef of sorts in the culinary world. Utilizing unconventional methods commonly found in a laboratory, Dufresne experiments with textures and different states of food for his signature dishes. This formal restaurant offers dishes like duck breast, apple, cheddar and kimchee-cous cous and pumpernickel soup, smoked sable, blood orange and puffed gruyere, to name a few. Try the tasting menu and extensive wine list. Smart, casual attire is required.

WD-50
50 Clinton Street
New York, NY 10002-2401
(212) 477-2900
wd-50.com

Article Written By Roxanna Bina

Roxanna Bina has been writing for more than 15 years, mainly in the area of fashion, travel and entertainment news. Bina's articles have been published in Buzzine, Twolia, Trails, Travels, Brand Channel and "Independent Film Quarterly."

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