Lovely Day - Menu

SoHo & Chinatown, 196 Elizabeth St, 10012-4257, New York, United States

🛍 Thai, Irish, Brunch, Chicken

4.2 💬 4399 Reviews
Lovely Day

Phone: +12129253310,+16465901311,+19172615457

Address: SoHo & Chinatown, 196 Elizabeth St, 10012-4257, New York, United States

City: New York

Menu Dishes: 35

Reviews: 4399

Website: https://www.lovelydaynyc.com/

"This is the worst restaurant ever. I 've never left bad reviews or give little tip to restaurants, but this is beyond bad. We got seated outside (kinda far from the restaurant on the streets) before sunset and waited so long to receive our two dishes (it 's already dark outside at this point), waited over an hour. larger groups came after us got their food and finished way earlier than us. At first, we thought the food was okay but the decor was pretty interesting, we were having a good time. However, the shrimps in the fried rice tasted like nothing. The tuna rolls tasted weird with the sauce. Food was not that cheap. Extremely bad service and they don 't accept credit cards so we decided to give small tips with our limited cash. It would 've been better if the waiter asked us about our concerns when we left that tip, or tell us there is an ATM in the restaurant. we would 've tipped a little more in cash. Instead, the waiter chose to shout at us : don 't come to a restaurant if you don 't have money. It was so bad, It ruined our day. There 's literally no point to tip more at this point with that kind of service. Avoid this place, had to go home with such a mood and felt extremely guilty."

Full menu - 35 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Cocktails $10

Small Plates

Sandwiches

Fried Rice

Entrées

Spezialitäten Des Hauses Zum Selbst Rollen

Eggs On Table

Martini Specialty

Thai Dishes

Clay Pot

Thai

Chef's Special

Smoothie Bar

Grown-Up Milkshakes

Lovely Day Classics

Grains & Oats

Noodle Dishes

Salads

American Food

Special Rolls

Entrees & Eggs

Soup - Rice - Noodles

Salad

Main Dishes

Deli Menu - Dessert In A Glass

Noodle Plates

Sandwiches & Breakfast

Felicia Felicia

Fresh, delicious food. Great place for a weekend bite, especially on a sunny day when they put out their colorful tables and chairs.

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Reviews

C
C

Good food and nice atmosphere, I tried the ginger fried chicken with brown rice, and it was delicious ? . One thing is they only accept cash or Amex?


Carlos
Carlos

Good prices and good food, the ginger fried chicken was good, also the curry chicken was really good, the pineapple fried rice was not good, didn?t like it. Good location


William
William

I really liked how this place very thoughtfully paired Thai and Japanese ingredients so that the dishes tasted like their original forms but with a new twist. Some pairing could use more workshopping View menu


Wendy
Wendy

The atmosphere was cool , food was nothing special the Irish breakfast I ordered was disappointing . The service was not all that great. Server only checked on our table once and it took forever to get our drinks . I mean why did we have to wait 10 min for 3 beers and a Thai drink?


Peter
Peter

I went to this restaurant a few times and walked by it almost every day. The food is great!. One day when it was closed I walked by it, and I saw the metal gates covered in graffiti and thought it looked uniquely New York. This location at 196 Elizabeth is great character for the neighborhood. I painted a portrait of this place in my series of 'Disappearing New York ', which you can see on my website, www(dot)kovalfineart(dot)com.


Charlotte
Charlotte

It?s a horrible place and horrible service. The food is so bad and the server was like a zombie. The japanese food tasted like Thai food and they messed up our order. The place was so empty, yet they take forever to do everything. They are just chit-chatting by the counter. This place is cash only or Amex, but we weren?t aware until the bill came. We should have been made aware beforehand. Also this review is coming for someone who?s worked as a server. View menu


Ava
Ava

Came on a Sunday afternoon just for takeout. The waiter said it would be about 10 minutes but we didn?t get our food, which was only 2 items, until 50 minutes to almost an hour later. Restaurant was mostly empty with no other orders being placed at the time. Considering the circumstances, an hour is way too long to wait for takeout. On top of that, the Pad Thai was way too sour it was almost inedible. Pad Thai should have sour notes especially with the lime, but overwhelming sour (before even squeezing the lime) shouldn?t be the only thing you can taste. The Chicken Satay was so so. Waiters weren?t completely rude, but they were definitely dismissive and uncaring, seemed like they didn?t wan...


Michael
Michael

Something about Lovely Day makes it so cozy, understated, and such a great place for dinner. My love for Thai food meant I have some very high expectations, and this place did not disappoint.It is hard to define Lovely Day in the first place. It is, for sure, not trendy. But despite its dim aging interior, it is not mundane either. In fact, the crowd we've seen is still overwhelmingly the young and hip Nolita type. They approved this over $60 brunch? Unknowable universe!This place passed my curry test for how spicy it was. I did not see this coming it was disguised as a green curry, which is typically less spicy than red curry. What kind of chili was that?They also make some of the best Pad...


lu
lu

This is the worst restaurant ever. I 've never left bad reviews or give little tip to restaurants, but this is beyond bad. We got seated outside (kinda far from the restaurant on the streets) before sunset and waited so long to receive our two dishes (it 's already dark outside at this point), waited over an hour. larger groups came after us got their food and finished way earlier than us. At first, we thought the food was okay but the decor was pretty interesting, we were having a good time. However, the shrimps in the fried rice tasted like nothing. The tuna rolls tasted weird with the sauce. Food was not that cheap. Extremely bad service and they don 't accept credit cards so we decided t... View menu

Categories

  • Thai Savor the vibrant flavors of Thailand with our menu featuring a delightful array of dishes, from spicy curries to fragrant stir-fries, all crafted with authentic spices and fresh ingredients.
  • Irish Authentic Irish cuisine offering hearty dishes rich in tradition. Enjoy our selection of classics like corned beef, stews, and soda bread, all infused with the comforting flavors of Ireland. View menu
  • Brunch A delightful blend of breakfast and lunch dishes featuring classic favorites and creative twists. Enjoy savory options like eggs benedict or opt for sweet treats like fluffy pancakes and fresh fruit.
  • Chicken Succulent and savory, our chicken dishes are crafted with tender meat, flavorful seasonings, and diverse culinary inspirations. Enjoy a delectable variety that's sure to satisfy every palate.

Amenities

  • Sake
  • Takeout
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  • Outdoor
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  • Delivery

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