Golden Diner

"Samuel Yoo, an alum of Momofuku Ko and Major Food Group, opened this throwback diner in Two Bridges in 2019. Years later, it’s still a favorite place for brunch staples like pancakes, breakfast burritos, burgers, and fries served all day." - Eater Staff

"Sam Yoo’s all-day establishment in Two Bridges continues to serve nourishing diner fare with eclectic Asian overtones (even with the lines). Yoo sends out creations like green-tea coffee cake, Thai tea tres leches cake, breakfast burritos, honey-butter pancakes, vegan nachos, and a monster of a hash-brown egg sandwich on a Chinese-style scallion bun." - Eater Staff

"Some good news for everyone in Lower Manhattan who easily falls prey to nostalgia and good deals, Golden Diner started serving a weekly-changing “Happy Meal.” Each one costs $7, and comes with enough food for a whole meal (so far, they’ve done spicy dan dan noodles and tempura-baked cod with garlic fried rice and broccoli). The Happy Meals are available for pick-up and delivery, and you can call 917-472-7800 or go through Golden Diner’s website here to schedule yours. In case you want other options, Golden Diner’s regular menu is also online for delivery and pick-up." - hannah albertine

"From the egg and cheese on a soft scallion milk bun to the honey butter pancakes, the diner riffs at this tiny spot in Two Bridges make the original versions taste like they’re missing something. Nearly everything on the menu at Golden Diner has Korean, Japanese, Thai, or Chinese influences, and the food tastes especially good when consumed on a swivel stool facing the open kitchen." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah

"We find that a reverential hush tends to fall over the table when the honey butter pancakes are served at Golden Diner. They’re absurdly fluffy, with a crisp, caramelized exterior, but our favorite part is the honey maple butter rapidly melting all over them. You can add berry compote for $4, which might sound like a lot—especially on top of the $15 you’re already paying for these two bad boys—but you should do it. Along with the lemon zest that already tops the pancakes (which are, hallelujah, available all day), the tartness of the fruit really makes them sing." - carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang, molly fitzpatrick, sonal shah