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Best Coffee Shops in Manhattan, New York From Eater | Varedelo
This guide turns Simu Liu & Melissa Barrera Talk Spy Training and Resolutions at Bangkok Supper Club — Let's Do Lunch from Eater into a practical cafe map with 11 saved spots around Manhattan, Fort Hamilton, and Rockaway Park. The mapped places include a clothing store, a cocktail bar, a cafe stop, and a consultant. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Eater hosted a lunch at Bangkok Supper Club where Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera bonded over their shared love for diverse food scenes in LA and Mexico City. The group enjoyed a six-course meal featuring signature Thai dishes, concluding that the pandan coconut cake earned the ultimate praise of being 'not too sweet.' Simu Liu highlighted the restaurant as a personal favorite that originally blew his world away.
What this map is good for
- Planning a coffee shop stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 11 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Fishman Lobster Clubhouse Restaurant
Seafood Restaurant in 4020 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1S 3T6, Canada, Scarborough, Ontario, Canada
Price level: Expensive
Hours: Hours available - Schott NYC
Clothing Store in 32 Howard St, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - Mandarin Oriental, New York
Hotel in 80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10023, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Very expensive - Te Quiero
Taco Restaurant in 111-14 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694, USA, Rockaway Park, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Little Pie Company
Coffee Shop in 424 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
Consultant in Bank of America Tower, 1 Bryant Pk, New York, NY 10036, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Wendy's
Fast Food Restaurant in 938 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Jongro BBQ
Korean Barbecue Restaurant in 22 W 32nd St 2nd floor, New York, NY 10001, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Bangkok Supper Club
Thai Restaurant in 641 Hudson St, New York, NY 10014, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Hana
Japanese Restaurant in 524 86th St, Brooklyn, NY 11209, USA, Fort Hamilton, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Sirrah
Cocktail Bar in 1 Little W 12th St, New York, NY 10014, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- uni crab tartlet
- scallop ceviche
- pork jaw with baked garlic rice
- Bangkok gayang grilled chicken thigh
- dry age branzino
- pandan coconut cake
- carne asada steak
- Wendy's Frosties
Experiences captured
- Dined at Bangkok Supper Club in New York
- Interviewed Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera
- Discussed favorite global food cities
- Shared stories about filming 'The Copenhagen Test'
- Debated the merits of buffets versus tasting menus
- Learned the 'not too sweet' Asian dessert compliment
- Discussed the transition from Telenovelas to Hollywood
Planning notes for New York
The Meatpacking District in Manhattan, New York, is a 44-acre area bounded by West 16th Street, Eighth Avenue, Gansevoort Street, and the Hudson River. Originally a Lenape trading station known as Sapohanikan, the neighborhood transitioned into a residential and industrial center in the 1840s. By the late 19th century, it became the primary hub for New York’s produce and meat distribution.
Must-try foods nearby
- Hwaro-Grilled Beef Short Ribs
A centerpiece of the refined Korean menu at Genesis House, these ribs are marinated in traditional ganjang (soy sauce) and grilled over live hwaro fire. - Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini
An iconic dish at Miznon in Chelsea Market, this vegetable-forward masterpiece by Chef Eyal Shani is blanched in salt water and roasted until golden-brown. - Miso-Glazed Alaskan Black Cod
A staple of the upscale Asian-fusion scene at Buddakan, this dish features a buttery fillet of black cod marinated in a sweet and savory miso glaze. - Angry Lobster Pasta
A trending 2026 favorite at the newly refreshed Catch NYC, this dish features succulent Maine lobster tossed in a spicy tomato pomodoro sauce with chili and herbs. - Edamame Dumplings in Sauternes Broth
These delicate, bright green dumplings from Buddakan are filled with a silky edamame puree and served in a fragrant shallot-sauternes broth.
When to go: The best time to visit the Meatpacking District is during the shoulder seasons of May to June and September to October, when the weather is mild enough to enjoy the High Line and outdoor dining. Summer can be uncomfortably humid and crowded.
Local tips
- Wear comfortable flat shoes to navigate the historic uneven cobblestone streets, as high heels can easily get caught or damaged.
- Adhere to a 'smart casual' or 'dress to impress' code for nightlife, as many upscale clubs and lounges strictly prohibit sneakers, shorts, and athletic wear.
- Budget for a standard 20% gratuity when dining at full-service restaurants, as tipping is a deeply ingrained social custom in New York City.
- Stay alert and keep your valuables secure in crowded areas like the High Line and Chelsea Market to prevent opportunistic pickpocketing.
What travelers are noticing
- Summer of Soccer: The district is a primary hub for FIFA World Cup 2026 activations, featuring neighborhood-wide watch parties and artist-led programs like Rich Tu’s artmaking at the Whitney Museum.
- Summer Goals Open Streets: A massive car-free takeover of Little West 12th and West 13th Streets, transforming cobblestone roads into stages for live dance, Capoeira circles, and interactive art workshops.
- Genesis House Immersive Exhibits: The high-tech cultural space is currently viral for its 'Manifesting Marilyn' exhibition, blending immersive digital storytelling with a themed Korean-inspired culinary menu.
Extra place context
- Sirrah
A trendy new French concept for 2026 located at 1 Little West 12th St, offering a four-course prix-fixe menu with halal-sourced hanger steak and bottomless frites in a moody, maximalist setting.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Simu Liu & Melissa Barrera Talk Spy Training and Resolutions at Bangkok Supper Club — Let's Do Lunch, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this cafe map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.