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In your hood - walkable spots
For when you don't want to go for more than 10 steps away from the apartment, but would still love some delicious restaurant food and a great laidback vibe. It can't get any more local than the crowd at this restaurant. This is where we meet up with our neighbors! The food offering is interesting and diverse enough to meet every need of your party.
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Northern Soul
700 1st StFor when you don't want to go for more than 10 steps away from the apartment, but would still love some delicious restaurant food and a great laidback vibe. It can't get any more local than the crowd at this restaurant. This is where we meet up with our neighbors! The food offering is interesting and diverse enough to meet every need of your party.
This is the only rival to Tomoe sushi (my ultimate sushi spot in Manhattan, if I don't want to spend $$$ on omakase) on the other side of the Hudson River. They give you a very generous portion that will fill your mouth with fresh and high-quality fish. Keep in mind that they close on Tuesdays though.
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Okinawa Sushi Grill
400 Newark St.This is the only rival to Tomoe sushi (my ultimate sushi spot in Manhattan, if I don't want to spend $$$ on omakase) on the other side of the Hudson River. They give you a very generous portion that will fill your mouth with fresh and high-quality fish. Keep in mind that they close on Tuesdays though.
My alternative to go spot if I eat too much Okinawa and would love some interesting roll options ie truffle scallop roll.
Ichiban To-Go
365 Palisade AvenueMy alternative to go spot if I eat too much Okinawa and would love some interesting roll options ie truffle scallop roll.
Finally I don't need to trek all the way to East Village in Manhattan for authentic izakaya dishes!
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OZU FOODS
106 Hutton StFinally I don't need to trek all the way to East Village in Manhattan for authentic izakaya dishes!
Good selection of Malaysian and Thai food. The Hainanese chicken here, in my humble opinion, is more flavorful than the famous Eim Khao Mun Kai chicken in Queens. I rarely order tom yum anywhere else, but always order the seafood tom yum here every time I order from this restaurant.
Satay
99 Washington StreetGood selection of Malaysian and Thai food. The Hainanese chicken here, in my humble opinion, is more flavorful than the famous Eim Khao Mun Kai chicken in Queens. I rarely order tom yum anywhere else, but always order the seafood tom yum here every time I order from this restaurant.
Karma Kafe
505 Washington StBest Indian restaurant with consistent quality in both Hoboken and Jersey city.
No longer have to trek all the way to Brooklyn for a hipster vibe coffee shop. Good and quick options for lunch/brunch. Very friendly couple owner. I usually bring my laptop here to grab lunch and work in the afternoon.
Café Sophia
200 Monroe StNo longer have to trek all the way to Brooklyn for a hipster vibe coffee shop. Good and quick options for lunch/brunch. Very friendly couple owner. I usually bring my laptop here to grab lunch and work in the afternoon.
Somehow the thumbnail photo isn't what this coffee shop is looking like as of today (probably an old photo as this coffee shop is newly renovated as far as I know). Anyway, super cute spot that would belong right to West village :) They even have a play area for kids at the back.
The Hive
119 Kent AveSomehow the thumbnail photo isn't what this coffee shop is looking like as of today (probably an old photo as this coffee shop is newly renovated as far as I know). Anyway, super cute spot that would belong right to West village :) They even have a play area for kids at the back.
Fiore's House of Quality
414 Adams StBest Italian sandwich in town
So happy that an Asian bakery is finally in town. You can find here the same selection of asian pastry that you would find in Chinatown in Manhattan. Their mango mousse tart is especially good!
Cafe UniBread
519 Washington StreetSo happy that an Asian bakery is finally in town. You can find here the same selection of asian pastry that you would find in Chinatown in Manhattan. Their mango mousse tart is especially good!
Choc O Pain French Bakery and Café
157 1st StClassic french bakery. Enough said.
Shake Shack
111 Washington StreetIn case you are not aware that Shake Shack is now available in Hoboken!
Super cozy local brunch spot in case you want to venture out farther than Northern Soul :P
Green Pear Cafe
93 Grand StSuper cozy local brunch spot in case you want to venture out farther than Northern Soul :P
Mofongo here tastes the same if not better (ie less salty) than the best mofongo I had in Puerto Rico.
La Casa
54 Newark StreetMofongo here tastes the same if not better (ie less salty) than the best mofongo I had in Puerto Rico.
Apparently oldest restaurant in Hoboken. Paris vibe. My husband loves the consistency of their brunch here.
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Elysian Cafe
1001 Washington StApparently oldest restaurant in Hoboken. Paris vibe. My husband loves the consistency of their brunch here.
So glad that Mango Mango finally opens another location in Hoboken so that I don't have to wait in line for half an hour every time I go to St Marks.
Mango Mango Dessert
620 Washington StreetSo glad that Mango Mango finally opens another location in Hoboken so that I don't have to wait in line for half an hour every time I go to St Marks.
Open spaces, a beautiful garden, and step-music toy for kids. A nice clean green area for you and your family to chill. If you are lucky, you may run into a live concert (rumor has it that it's on Mondays).
Southwest Park
58 Jackson StreetOpen spaces, a beautiful garden, and step-music toy for kids. A nice clean green area for you and your family to chill. If you are lucky, you may run into a live concert (rumor has it that it's on Mondays).
If you want some fun activities for your family without having to go too far. They also have ax throwing.
Jersey City Archery
7 Sherman AveIf you want some fun activities for your family without having to go too far. They also have ax throwing.
Neighborhoods
Though it is small, Hoboken is mighty. When you’re traveling out of state and people ask you where you live, there is a very good chance that they will have heard of Hoboken in some capacity (ahem, hello birthplace of Sinatra, the Oreo, baseball, and more) and for good reason. Hoboken is a small town with a big personality and a very rich history. Whether you’re moving to the Mile Square, moving out of it, or just visiting, here is a must-do Hoboken bucket list to get the most out of what our city has to offer.
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Hoboken
Though it is small, Hoboken is mighty. When you’re traveling out of state and people ask you where you live, there is a very good chance that they will have heard of Hoboken in some capacity (ahem, hello birthplace of Sinatra, the Oreo, baseball, and more) and for good reason. Hoboken is a small town with a big personality and a very rich history. Whether you’re moving to the Mile Square, moving out of it, or just visiting, here is a must-do Hoboken bucket list to get the most out of what our city has to offer.
Sightseeing
Parks at the Pier – From Pier A to Harborside Park, there are a ton of parks for your children (fur or human). A personal favorite that our architecture hearts were crushing on is this urban escape at Pier C designed by a Harvard graduate. Once you tire out your little one, watch the ferries, kayaks, and summertime sailers float across the Hudson River.
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Pier A Park
100 Sinatra DrParks at the Pier – From Pier A to Harborside Park, there are a ton of parks for your children (fur or human). A personal favorite that our architecture hearts were crushing on is this urban escape at Pier C designed by a Harvard graduate. Once you tire out your little one, watch the ferries, kayaks, and summertime sailers float across the Hudson River.
Take a walk along the water from Pier A all the way to Pier 13 meandering through the parks and gazing at the killer skyline view that you really just can’t get enough of. If you’re in town on a Wednesday night in the summer, check out Move Under the Stars at Pier A.
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Pier A Park
100 Sinatra Dr Take a walk along the water from Pier A all the way to Pier 13 meandering through the parks and gazing at the killer skyline view that you really just can’t get enough of. If you’re in town on a Wednesday night in the summer, check out Move Under the Stars at Pier A.
Across the river - Manhattan favs
Best slice of pizza in Manhattan. Better than Joe's pizza in my humble opinion. You can order just 1 slice and they have plenty of clean sitting inside.
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Bleecker Street Pizza
69 7th Ave SBest slice of pizza in Manhattan. Better than Joe's pizza in my humble opinion. You can order just 1 slice and they have plenty of clean sitting inside.
Best sit-down pizza in Manhattan. It may be tricky to get a reservation. You should try to pass by at non-peak hours.
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RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StBest sit-down pizza in Manhattan. It may be tricky to get a reservation. You should try to pass by at non-peak hours.
Their salted caramel cheesecake is a must-try. This beats all the other cheesecakes in NYC.
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Eileen's Special Cheesecake
17 Cleveland PlTheir salted caramel cheesecake is a must-try. This beats all the other cheesecakes in NYC.
I used to trek all the way to their only location in Upper West Side and wait in line for their chocolate chip cookies. Now good thing that their stores are all around the city with much shorter lines. I don't like cookies per se but their cookies are so gooey and rich that they almost taste like a pastry themselves.
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Levain Bakery - NoHo
340 Lafayette StI used to trek all the way to their only location in Upper West Side and wait in line for their chocolate chip cookies. Now good thing that their stores are all around the city with much shorter lines. I don't like cookies per se but their cookies are so gooey and rich that they almost taste like a pastry themselves.
Best down-to-earth no-frill just high-quality sushi in Manhattan. I believe that they only take cash or Amex.
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TOTO Sushi
216 Thompson StBest down-to-earth no-frill just high-quality sushi in Manhattan. I believe that they only take cash or Amex.
If you have Lady M in your city, you can pass this. But if not, it's another must-try blow-your-mind pastry to check out.
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Lady M Cake Boutique
36 W 40th StIf you have Lady M in your city, you can pass this. But if not, it's another must-try blow-your-mind pastry to check out.
CHILI 美麗
13 East 37th StreetMy to-go place whenever I crave szechuan food or chinese cuisine in general.
My to-go place for Korean food, a bit off the popular tourist track in Ktown but this place is still super popular so try to reserve a table before you come.
Her Name is Han
17 E 31st StMy to-go place for Korean food, a bit off the popular tourist track in Ktown but this place is still super popular so try to reserve a table before you come.
Tasty Georgian food. Their back garden is super cute if you manage to grab a table outside.
Chama Mama
149 West 14th StreetTasty Georgian food. Their back garden is super cute if you manage to grab a table outside.
New Thai restaurant in town. Very impressed with both their authentic indoor ambiance and very cute outdoor garden.
Soothr
204 East 13th StreetNew Thai restaurant in town. Very impressed with both their authentic indoor ambiance and very cute outdoor garden.
I don't like udon in general but the udon here has a special place in my heart. Just sooooo good!
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Raku
342 E 6th StI don't like udon in general but the udon here has a special place in my heart. Just sooooo good!
Even though the name is Ping's seafood, I & our friends trust this place for their selections of dim sum & congee.
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Ping
22 Mott StEven though the name is Ping's seafood, I & our friends trust this place for their selections of dim sum & congee.
My secret spot to impress my date partner ;) Cozy jazz spot with live shows that serves delicious Japanese food.
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Tomi Jazz
239 E 53rd StMy secret spot to impress my date partner ;) Cozy jazz spot with live shows that serves delicious Japanese food.
This is my fav entertainment spot to bring everyone-who-has-not-been-yet to. Less expensive than broadway shows & guaranteed more laughs than stand-up comedies. Nobody ever told me that they don't have a good time here. You need to buy tickets in advance.
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Batsu!
67 1st Ave.This is my fav entertainment spot to bring everyone-who-has-not-been-yet to. Less expensive than broadway shows & guaranteed more laughs than stand-up comedies. Nobody ever told me that they don't have a good time here. You need to buy tickets in advance.