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The Migrant Kitchen Upper East Side

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👍 Fun spot. Had a procedure done which involved not eating for 24 hours, so was really hungry. Glad I chose TMK. Lots of unusual options. I’ll be back. People often mention chicken, sandwich, good, lamb,


Address

1433 1st Ave., New York, NY 10021

Website

www.themigrantkitchen.com

Contact

(917) 409-1417

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (118 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 11 AM to 8 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (9) sandwich (8) good (8) lamb (7)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Sree S. 1 year ago on Google • 842 reviews
    Fun spot. Had a procedure done which involved not eating for 24 hours, so was really hungry. Glad I chose TMK. Lots of unusual options. I’ll be back.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Garrison P. 2 years ago on Google • 358 reviews
    Decent wraps. But the chicken sandwich and nice customer service will get me to come back every time! And… their salads are awesome too! Repeat customer for sure!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shukhrat M. 2 years ago on Google • 483 reviews
    Discovered new spot for my lunch. Great salmon special bowl with salad and tasty potato wedges. Very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely will be coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Victoria R. 1 year ago on Google • 293 reviews
    I went to Migrant Kitchen for lunch on my NYC vacation and had an absolutely delicious lamb torta. They included a free empanada and dip on the side for both. Both the torta and empanada were high quality, tasty, and filling without being too greasy. The staff were kind and there were good vegetarian options! Definitely recommend as a lunch spot.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lizzie H. 1 year ago on Google
    LOVE this place. I mostly cook at home but since Migrant Kitchen opened in my neighborhood, I now get takeout regularly. Favorites are the street corn, the hummus and the fantastic lamb empanada. The family dinners are also great.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 p s. 10 months ago on Google
    Ordered delivery. Delivery was late (not necessarily a restaurant issue). Food was excellent. Ordered a selection of foods since this was our first time trying the restaurant. Was pleased with everything. Empanadas, lamb sandwich, chicken sandwich were all great. Sumac potatoes were ok. Street corn was good. Hummus was super. Will definitely get this in our rotation.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah I. 1 year ago on Google
    Best spicy chicken sandwich I’ve ever had. I ordered my sandwich to-go, but I wasn’t able to eat it until hours later yet it was still a 10/10. The bread wasn’t soggy and the chicken was still juicy. I really enjoyed the garlic sauce and peppers in the sandwich. The employees there are also friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abby T. 2 years ago on Google
    I never write these things, but this place is SO good. The food is just SO good. The minute the smell hits your nose, you know it's going to be good. It's familiar food with a twist. It's honestly not comparable to any other place. Their Mac and cheese is 1 of a kind, absolutely divine. Their Sumac roasted potatoes are just ten times more wholesome and rounded in flavor. Do it! Go here!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Apoorva S. 3 months ago on Google • 224 reviews New
    Love the concept, food was good and I loved the drinks!

  • 5/5 Joan F. 2 years ago on Google • 14 reviews
    A limited menu but all dishes were exceptional. The humus was a great appetizer and both th salmon and pork were delicious.. we didn’t have to wait long for our order and the service was exceptional. Thank you for coming to our neighborhood !

  • 5/5 Ericka O. 2 years ago on Google • 4 reviews
    I loved this place!! 😍😍 They had a “Free coffee on us” offer so they offered the coffe right after entering the place. I ordered a pork bowl with a side of potato wedges, and also some empanadas. My sister trief the roasted chicken one and she loved it too. Great portion size too. Try the hibiscus iced tea, it’s amazing. I would 100% come back!

  • 5/5 Omar Z. 2 years ago on Google
    I stumbled upon this small hole in the wall and I’ll definitely be a regular. The spicy fried chicken sandwich and Mac and cheese were amazing. The lamb empanada with the spicy Diablo sauce was epic.

  • 5/5 Malik B. 2 years ago on Google
    This meal was top tier - and without a doubt the most thoughtful fusion restaurant I’ve ever been to. We had the empanadas, the lamb torta, and the chicken. All of them were unbelievable *chef’s kiss*. Also dope that they donate a meal each time you buy something. It’s an awesome meal, and something surprisingly unique in a city like NYC. It’s worth it - I promise.

  • 2/5 Diana Carolina A. 1 year ago on Google
    Their lamb sandwich is amazing. Expensive! But good. I’ve gone a couple times and the last time with my mom. Everyone was so rude that it even made my mom uncomfortable. Will never go back. So sad when good food meets BAD service.

  • 4/5 adam b. 1 year ago on Google
    Lamb torta was off the walls service was great too a must try

  • 5/5 Diana J. 1 year ago on Google
    This will be my new place to get my empanada fix in the neighborhood. Great job with their side sauces too.

  • 5/5 Nicky P. 3 months ago on Google New
    I just got the lamb empanadas today. Delicious. I am a foodie, and if everything tastes as great as this, I will definitely be trying other things.

  • 5/5 Kelly W. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Incredible flavors!!! I feel so LUCKY to have found a fast casual Latin American restaurant. Every meal feels rich, home cooked, and decadent. The staff is always friendly. So happy this exists!!!

  • 1/5 Jessica F. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    This place is not at ALL what it appears to be online. I ordered a salad (which was clearly premade), a pork bowl, and the worst Mac and cheese I have ever eaten. I added chicken shwarma to my salad and it was cold, hard, and flavorless. This is an insult to chicken shwarma. The pork bowl was flavorless without the sauce. The Mac and cheese had the consistency of jello and had about 3 noodles and a pile of cheese, and it looked nothing like the photo. The prices are way too high and the quality is poor. Avoid this place. The final straw-- I found a hair in my salad.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned
    • ✓️ Identifies as Latino-owned

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