Brunch
Full Bar
Dine In
Serves Beer
Serves Dinner
Serves Wine
Takeout
Outdoor Seating
Play ocean food which I've never had, smaller portion sizes but it gets you to try a bunch of different things. I particularly liked the little rice that you use your fingers to break apart, the pork belly was a little too rich for me. A lot of the dishes are spicy so keep that in mind. I think they had a really good quail. Ribs were good but I would skip the sausage. Fried fish looked cool but hard to break up and eat with forks. Would have been better with some chopsticks.
2 weeks ago
Service was good and the staff were very kind. I really liked the pork spring rolls but the chili crispy chicken had too much sauce for me. The serving size was very generous and it tasted quite good though. Lots of dishes here have cilantro so just keep that in mind if you want it separated from your dish!
6 months ago
If you choose to check out this restaurant, I would highly suggest take out and pay cash or pay 3.5% from credit card processing fee. The Lollipop Chicken Wings were good. Sauce can be ordered on the side of you're a dipper, but they put enough sauce for everything to be coated. The Bell & Evans Chicken Laap with Jasmine Rice, Crispy Brussel Sprouts, & Pickled Chilies wasn't great. Dried ground chicken that hidden by all the raw bean sprouts. The brushel sprouts was the best part, but you don't get too much. If you're not a fan of cilantro, I would avoid it as you can't pick it out. There's some kind of powdery cheese, I think Cotija cheese. Not sure, wasn't even gonna try to find out from our MIA server. The Crispy Hen of the Woods Lettuce Wraps Vermicelli Noodles, & Sweet Chili Sauce is deconstructed and you'll have to assemble yourself. It was refreshing and crispy. Highly recommend for meat alternative. If you're sharing, you'll only have 2 pieces of lettuce to make your wrap. The Sweet Sausage & Onions Sticky Rice, Spicy Bang-Bang Sauce & Fresh Cucumbers was probably my favorite. Bang-bang sauce is quite spicy. If you don't like spice, it's on the side so it can be avoided. Sticky rice is plain, don't expect coconut or anything. Sausage isn't crispy, it was quite oily so if I ordered again would ask for a longer cook. Onions were great. FYI you'll only get 6 pieces. The Crispy Pork Belly Market salad was refreshing and crispy. There's bits of raw cauliflower and chucks of pickles. Not a fan of the cauliflower being raw, but each is their own. Dip the pork belly with the sweet chili or bang-bang sauce as it's bland without it. The Toasted Coconut Gelato is more toasted coconut than gelato. If you like coconut flakes on cake, you'll like this 1 scoop dessert. FYI there's no such thing as a daily special for the scoops, just raspberry sorbet or coconut gelato. Maybe it's more a seasonal flavors, but our sever didn't have a clue. Be aware of "suggested tip" of 20% is in forced. I was stopped as if I didn't pay the bill when I was heading out. I tipped 15% for bare minimum service. For 20% I shouldn't have to consistently keep looking for a server, ask for a where a missing part of the order that was ordered late, or ask for a new serving plate. The only attentive thing the server was available for was to refill waters, she didn't even ask how our meal was at any point, and came quick to collect the check. It wasn't busy for brunch service. There were 2 other tables with our sever. "Suggested tip" is suggested tip, not required. I live here, I work here, and I came out to support restaurants. I used to work in a very busy bar and understand how it is to be in the weeds. I'm not a tourist and feel disgusted for any tourist who has to experience this. The nerve for the manager to smile and be happy to force people to pay 20% suggested tip, shame on you. I know we all have to make a living, but this is not the way to do it. Thank you, but no thank you.
2 months ago
I almost didn't write this review as I didn't want reservations to be any harder to come by. But Khe-Yo is deserving. Picture this. You arrive at Khe-Yo and you are seated. You scan the QR code and look at the menu of carefully crafted small plates and shareable large bites. The candles burn with just the right radiance, and the murmur of the restaurant's patrons are just audible enough for you to realize you aren't alone. You breathe deeply and order the Crunchy Coconut Rice Balls with Spicy Lime Leaf Sausage. You've done it. Laotian heaven is on the other side and your taste-buds will forever compare any and every other foodstuffs to what you just tasted. This is our experience every time we done at Khe-Yo, one of Tribeca's not-so-hidden gems and likely one of New York City's best asian-fusion restaurants. Yes the ambiance is great, but the star of the show is truly plated. Anyone leaving a bad review is either a paid actor or not talking about the cuisine. Run, don't walk to Khe-Yo and pray that Executive Chef Soulayphet Schwader doesn't get the inkling to try something new. Khe-Yo is a culinary delight and perfect for anniversaries, low-key birthdays or any other celebrations.
3 months ago
I was incredibly excited to try Laotian food for the first time with my friends. We made a reservation for Fri dinner so busy night. We were seated at the large table closest to the entrance/exit with high chairs/booth seats. It's not the most comfortable but still nice. The restaurant is dimly lit and has beautiful decor. You'll notice fish sauce aroma right away, but you get used to it. The restrooms area is located downstairs; the one I used was tiny. Like many modern places, get ready to scan the QR code for the menu. We were shocked by the prices - $30+ for most entrees such as pho and curry noodles. My friends ordered their own soup noodles. The general consensus: good portions and taste, but much cheaper and tasty noodle options exist in NYC. I got the lemongrass chicken sausage and added on sticky rice - good move because there were only a few sausage pieces. Surprisingly, I ended up enjoying the rice and side sauces way more. Cocktails are standard, and I opted for a warm bourbon cider. Served in a cute but tiny Mason jar type mug. We shared a papaya salad and spring roll wraps - pretty tasty, although the salad was quite spicy! All the staff are attentive, checking on us through the night. However, we did feel that they rushed us to finish and leave. In conclusion, this was a rather lackluster and overpriced meal. The food simply does not justify the cost. My friend says the lunch menu prices are more fair. Or perhaps we should have ordered more items family style? Also, I wish I had a Laotian friend to ask if this was authentic Laotian cuisine. Menu felt like a Thai Vietnamese fusion. Although I know geographically, they border Laos, so the common southeast Asian influence would be there. It's my own wishful projection, pining for something more distinctive. I do hope I find more Laotian places to try in NYC!
5 months ago