Travel video guide
Where to Eat in Manhattan, New York: Clam Chowder
This guide turns Eating Every Decade in New York! from Danny Kim into a practical restaurant map with 13 saved spots around Manhattan, New York, and Flushing. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, a bar, and a deli. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Danny Kim explored New York City's culinary history by visiting iconic restaurants dating back to the 1760s. He was particularly impressed by the pastrami at Katz's Deli, calling it the best he ever had and worth the premium price. While he enjoyed the historical significance of spots like Rao's, he found that the legacy often outweighed the actual flavor of the food.
What this map is good for
- Planning an american 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 13 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
- Serendipity 3 - Upper East Side
American Restaurant in 225 E 60th St, New York, NY 10022, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Sylvia's Restaurant
Bar in 328 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Katz's Delicatessen
Deli in 205 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Man spa
Massage Spa in 132-41 41st Ave, Flushing, NY 11355, USA, Flushing, NY, United States - Momofuku Noodle Bar
Bar in 171 1st Ave, New York, NY 10003, USA, New York, NY, United States
Price level: Medium - Lombardi's
Pizza Restaurant in 32 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Moderate
Hours: Hours available - Nom Wah Tea Parlor
Tea House in 13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Rao's
Italian Restaurant in 455 E 114th St, New York, NY 10029, USA, New York, NY, United States - LOS TACOS No.1
Taco Restaurant in 508 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - The Odeon
French Restaurant in 145 W Broadway, New York, NY 10013, USA, New York, NY, United States
Price level: Medium - Strange Delight
Seafood Restaurant in 63 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA, Fort Greene, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Balthazar
French Restaurant in 80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: High
Hours: Hours available - 1 more spots
Open the map in Varedelo to see the full saved list.
Food notes from the video
- clam chowder
- chicken pot pie
- fish and chips
- 1884 cheeseburger
- fries
- pastrami sandwich
- cabbage sauce with sausage rigatoni
- margarita pizza
Experiences captured
- visited Fraunces Tavern from the 1760s
- ate at PJ Clarke's original saloon
- ordered a sandwich at Katz's Deli
- got takeout from Rao's in East Harlem
- visited Lombardi's, America's first pizzeria
- compared historical food prices to modern costs
- learned about the history of salt and salary
- observed celebrity photos on restaurant walls
Planning notes for New York
New York City, situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, was established as a Dutch trading post named New Amsterdam in 1625. In 1664, English forces took control of the settlement and renamed it New York. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution from 1785 to 1790, and it was the site of George Washington’s first presidential inauguration at Federal Hall. Historically, the city’s growth was accelerated by the 1825 completion of the Erie Canal.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential NYC deli sandwich, best experienced at Katz's Delicatessen. It features hand-carved, thick-cut. - The New York Slice
A wide, thin-crust pizza slice that is foldable yet crispy. While Joe's Pizza remains the gold standard for a classic plain slice, L'Industrie Pizzeria is the current trendsetter. - Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
An iconic Jewish 'appetizing' staple. Traditionally served on a hand-rolled. - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
The ultimate NYC street food, popularized by The Halal Guys. It consists of yellow saffron rice topped with gyro meat or grilled chicken, iceberg lettuce, and pita. - New York Cheesecake
Unlike its fluffier counterparts, the NYC version is famously dense, smooth, and extra creamy due to a heavy reliance on cream cheese and egg yolks.
When to go: The best times to visit New York are during the spring (April to June) and fall (September to early November) when temperatures are mild and the city’s parks are most vibrant. While winter offers festive holiday atmosphere, it can be bitterly cold.
Local tips
- Always stand to the right on sidewalks and escalators to allow fast-moving locals to pass on the left.
- Pay for subway and bus fares by tapping any contactless credit card or mobile wallet at the OMNY turnstiles.
- Tip between 18% and 22% at sit-down restaurants, as service staff rely on gratuities for their primary income.
- Avoid entering empty subway cars on an otherwise crowded train, as they are usually empty due to a lack of air conditioning or unpleasant odors.
What travelers are noticing
- The Hip Hop Museum: Opening in the Bronx as the first institution entirely dedicated to the genre's culture and history.
- America’s 250th Anniversary: Large-scale celebrations including 'Sail the 4th' featuring international tall ships in New York Harbor.
- Soft Partying: A shift toward wellness-focused, sensory-friendly social events like sound baths, run clubs, and early-start dance parties.
Extra place context
- Strange Delight
A New Orleans-inflected, all-day eatery in Fort Greene. It brings a slice of the Gulf Coast to Brooklyn with its oyster bar, NOLA-style seafood boils, and a casual yet polished atmosphere that works for both brunch and late-night drinks.
food - Katz's Delicatessen
Known for: Pastrami on Rye. Mentioned as a must-try spot in top foods.
food and Pastrami on Rye
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 13 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 clam chowder, chicken pot pie, fish and chips, 1884 cheeseburger. 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.