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Where to Eat in Manhattan, New York: Coco Bun From Danny Kim
This guide turns I Asked Michelin Chefs How They Cook Chicken Thigh from Danny Kim into a practical restaurant map with 4 saved spots around Manhattan, Sunset Park, and The Heights. The mapped places include a restaurant stop and a catering service. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Danny Kim was thoroughly impressed by Chef India's elevated fried chicken sandwich, noting the perfect crunch of the pressed chicken skin and the acidity of the peri-peri sauce. He claimed it was one of the best chicken sandwiches he has ever had and jokingly suggested it should replace major fast-food chains. He also marveled at the 40 years of technical precision displayed by Chef Tatsuono during the yakitori preparation.
What this map is good for
- Planning a caribbean restaurant stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 4 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
- Kabawa
Caribbean Restaurant in 8 Extra Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Chef Of India
Indian Restaurant in 324 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA, The Heights, New Jersey, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Red Rooster Harlem
Restaurant in 310 Lenox Ave, New York, NY 10027, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Private Dining
Catering Service in 220 36th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA, Sunset Park, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- fried chicken with peri-peri sauce
- crispy chicken skin
- coco bun
- red cabbage slaw with pepper vinaigrette
Experiences captured
- watched Chef India debone chicken thighs
- learned to season buttermilk for frying
- observed pressing chicken skin between silicone mats
- discussed Arsenal football club with Chef India
- watched Chef Tatsuono debone chicken with 40 years experience
- learned the 2:2:1 ratio for yakitori sauce
- observed the traditional Japanese skewering technique
Planning notes for New York
Harlem, a neighborhood in Upper Manhattan, New York City, is defined by its distinct architectural heritage and its role as a center for African American cultural history. Originally established as a Dutch village in 1658 and named after the city of Haarlem in the Netherlands, the area transitioned from farmland to an urban residential district following the extension of elevated rail lines in the 1880s. The neighborhood is characterized by late 19th-century architecture, including Italianate.
Must-try foods nearby
- Jerk Chicken & Waffles
A signature Harlem fusion dish popularized by hotspots like The Edge. It combines the neighborhood's African-American soul food roots with its vibrant Caribbean influence. - Lamb Suquaar
A traditional Somali dish that has become a Harlem staple thanks to the success of Safari on 116th Street. - The Harlem Chopped Cheese (Halal Style)
The quintessential Harlem bodega sandwich. Traditionally made on a grill, it features ground beef chopped with onions and melted American cheese. - Yemeni Lamb Mandi
A rising star in Harlem's 125th Street corridor. This traditional dish features fall-off-the-bone tender lamb that is slow-roasted in a tandoor-style pit and served over a. - Thieboudienne (Senegalese Fish and Rice)
The national dish of Senegal, widely available in 'Little Senegal' (Le Petit Sénégal) in Central Harlem.
When to go: The best time to visit Harlem is during late spring (May to June) or early autumn (September to October).
Local tips
- Stick to well-lit main avenues like 125th Street or Lenox Avenue after dark and avoid walking through parks or empty side streets late at night.
- When dining at popular soul food institutions or jazz clubs, make reservations well in advance to avoid long wait times on the sidewalk.
- Maintain the flow of pedestrian traffic by walking on the right side of the sidewalk and stepping aside completely if you need to check a map or take a photo.
- Prepare to pay by weight at local soul food buffet spots and always check if smaller neighborhood eateries are cash-only before ordering.
What travelers are noticing
- The Studio Museum in Harlem's new modern home, recently named one of TIME's World's Greatest Places of 2026.
- The reopening of the legendary Apollo Theater following a full-scale renovation of its lobby and historic theater space.
- The launch of the Urban Civil Rights Museum, the first of its kind in New York, located within the new National Urban League headquarters.
Extra place context
- Red Rooster
Known for: Red Rooster’s Hot Honey Chicken. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Red Rooster’s Hot Honey Chicken
Official tourism resource
The official destination marketing organization and visitor guide for the five boroughs of New York City, including Manhattan.
Planning questions
Where did Danny Kim eat in Manhattan, New York?
This guide maps all 4 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Manhattan, New York.
What are the must-try foods in Manhattan, New York?
Creator picks from the video include fried chicken with peri-peri sauce, crispy chicken skin, coco bun, red cabbage slaw with pepper vinaigrette. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant 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.