Piggyback by Pig & Khao

made a resy for a weekend brunch and was quickly seated! we ordered tots on the side, french toast, lumpia, korean honey butter wings, tocino bowl and longganisa bowl for the four of us! it was just enough. love the rice bowls and tots. however, the dishes took ~30 mins to arrive. but otherwise, a great spot!

Conveniently located spot for some bistro-esque Asian cuisine. The food is decent, although heads up some of the dishes can be a bit spicy!

This eclectic Asian-inspired restaurant has such a cool vibe. They have nostalgic posters in various Asian languages and plates inspired by them. Korean wings to Japanese ramen to Thai mango salads, this place is thoughtful. My favorite was the Hong Kong inspired condensed milk and peanuts brioche french toast and the Shanghai inspired spring rolls.

Every mouthful of the salad was filled with different flavor profiles - a bit of spicy/ crunch/ sour/ minty. The pastry was quite nice and fluffy. Overall, a pleasant experience, which I look forward to visiting the main restaurant

This was a tough one - wings were incredible and super good but the fried chicken sandwich was pretty bad. The bun was stale and hard :/. Drinks were pretty good. Might have just had a one -off bad sandwich :/ Didn’t have a ton of traditional brunch options if that’s what you’re looking for

World's greatest papaya salad. Still dreaming about it months later. Herby, tangy, crunchy, complex, with the smokiest grilled shrimp, and savory pops of dried shrimp. I literally can not recommend this dish more highly. Everything else was quite good as well — but this salad was the star of the show. The atmosphere and decor is stunning, the service was great, AND they give you a cute little pig to take home. Excellent brunch. What more can I say?

Stay in Chelsea often and have wanted to try this. Wish I had a group but at least snuck into the bar. Started with a Kentucky Pig cocktail which was balanced and refreshing. Bourbon cocktails often are boozy but this was nice. Thai aguachile and wonton mee were both delicious. I really liked the sea bass in the aguachile which was clean and bright. The pork char siu in the noodle dish was also lovely, moist and added flavor to the dish. If I had any complaint it was the inclusion of onions in the aguachile and jalapeños in the wonton mee. Neither was disclosed on the menu so I didn’t know to ask about them. FODMAP eaters typically don’t like to describe it as a true allergy, which the bartender did indeed ask about. I was able to eat around these and really enjoyed the dishes regardless.

Great bar! The ladies working the bar took care of us. Our food was fresh and tasty. The chicken in my Ramen was not great. The thigh meat had not been deboned properly and there was tendon and cartilage still attached. It should have been trimmed a little better. Other than that everything was good.

made a resy for a weekend brunch and was quickly seated! we ordered tots on the side, french toast, lumpia, korean honey butter wings, tocino bowl and longganisa bowl for the four of us! it was just enough. love the rice bowls and tots. however, the dishes took ~30 mins to arrive. but otherwise, a great spot!

Conveniently located spot for some bistro-esque Asian cuisine. The food is decent, although heads up some of the dishes can be a bit spicy!

This eclectic Asian-inspired restaurant has such a cool vibe. They have nostalgic posters in various Asian languages and plates inspired by them. Korean wings to Japanese ramen to Thai mango salads, this place is thoughtful. My favorite was the Hong Kong inspired condensed milk and peanuts brioche french toast and the Shanghai inspired spring rolls.

Every mouthful of the salad was filled with different flavor profiles - a bit of spicy/ crunch/ sour/ minty. The pastry was quite nice and fluffy. Overall, a pleasant experience, which I look forward to visiting the main restaurant

This was a tough one - wings were incredible and super good but the fried chicken sandwich was pretty bad. The bun was stale and hard :/. Drinks were pretty good. Might have just had a one -off bad sandwich :/ Didn’t have a ton of traditional brunch options if that’s what you’re looking for

World's greatest papaya salad. Still dreaming about it months later. Herby, tangy, crunchy, complex, with the smokiest grilled shrimp, and savory pops of dried shrimp. I literally can not recommend this dish more highly. Everything else was quite good as well — but this salad was the star of the show. The atmosphere and decor is stunning, the service was great, AND they give you a cute little pig to take home. Excellent brunch. What more can I say?

Stay in Chelsea often and have wanted to try this. Wish I had a group but at least snuck into the bar. Started with a Kentucky Pig cocktail which was balanced and refreshing. Bourbon cocktails often are boozy but this was nice. Thai aguachile and wonton mee were both delicious. I really liked the sea bass in the aguachile which was clean and bright. The pork char siu in the noodle dish was also lovely, moist and added flavor to the dish. If I had any complaint it was the inclusion of onions in the aguachile and jalapeños in the wonton mee. Neither was disclosed on the menu so I didn’t know to ask about them. FODMAP eaters typically don’t like to describe it as a true allergy, which the bartender did indeed ask about. I was able to eat around these and really enjoyed the dishes regardless.

Great bar! The ladies working the bar took care of us. Our food was fresh and tasty. The chicken in my Ramen was not great. The thigh meat had not been deboned properly and there was tendon and cartilage still attached. It should have been trimmed a little better. Other than that everything was good.

Came here for the bottomless brunch, nothing too special about the drinks. I did however like the food and we did the restaurant week where we were able to get a starter and a main for a less price. The wings were very creamy and would recommend. The rice however was a bit too sweet to my taste. The service was fast and I liked the interior, there's some arcade machines which was pretty cool.

Returned again before attending a show at MSG, just a couple of blocks over. As I was sitting at the bar looking over the menu, I saw some wings the person next to me had and was told those were only on the happy hour menu which thankfully I was there for 4-6pm. The HH menu looked fantastic so everything I ordered was off of it. I started with a Kentucky Pig cocktail, a fantastic bourbon drink then went with Crab Rangoon and Korean honey butter wings. Each dish had three pieces and it was the perfect amount. The Rangoon were an elevated version of the old favorite and the wings were really large, crispy and spicy. Absolutely delicious. I love to keep coming back and trying new things. I need to come with a few people and try the bigger entrées.

This eclectic Asian-inspired restaurant has such a cool vibe. They have nostalgic posters in various Asian languages and plates inspired by them. Korean wings to Japanese ramen to Thai mango salads, this place is thoughtful. My favorite was the Hong Kong inspired condensed milk and peanuts brioche french toast and the Shanghai inspired spring rolls.

We had a work event here. The food was excellent, and service was friendly. They have a large room behind the restaurant good for groups.

Piggyback is known for serving up delicious Pan-Asian food with a unique and yet delicious twist. This spot is super large and spacious with a back room, making it the perfect place to host parties and your next happy hour. The drinks are great too, love the variety they offer on their menu. In terms of service, all the staff is super chill which I always appreciate at a restaurant. In terms of the food, we loved everything we ordered, especially the s&p shrimp and the Wonton mee. I also enjoyed the Lamb rendang, but I wish it were a little more tender, some parts of the meat tasted a bit tough and dried out. Still good with the coconut curry sauce it was smothered in. This spot has both great food and drinks with a chill atmosphere, what more could you want? It's definitely worth the visit.

Piggyback by Pig and Khao is located just off 30th and 7th and features a large space with a bar in the back. The seating was a bit more of a squeeze as we could hear our neighboring tables' conversations a bit. As for food, the menu is pretty big and broken down into small plates, noodles + rice, and large plates. My friend and I split the Thai mango salad and the lamb neck (their specialty). The thai mango salad was light and refreshing, but we couldn't taste or locate any traces of mango. It felt more like a papaya salad. The lamb neck came with a huge bone and you have to cut it yourself which proved to be an arm workout. However the portion is massive and the meat was very tender and flavorful. It also came with 4 half rotis, which tasted more like oil pancakes. Overall, yummy! Food also came out really quickly.

Had a nice weekend brunch here today with a friend. I'm pretty unfamiliar with South East Asian cuisine, so it was a fresh and pleasant experience. The interior is really spacious and seems good for large groups. Friendly and attentive staff. The place was surprisingly empty for lunchtime on a Saturday, but maybe it was the hot weather. We started with the lumpia shanghai and pandesal basket which were both great. The spring rolls were super crispy and flavorful. The pandesal was by far my favorite item on the menu. It's like a pull-apart bread and had a nice fluffy texture that paired really well with the condensed milk butter. The smoked duck mami wasn't available, but they had a chicken version which we tried. It was a bit spicy for me personally, but overall had great flavor. The chicken was juicy and all the ingredients balanced well with one another. The tocino bowl was alright--the garlic rice being the highlight. The pork was tender, but the marinate was a bit sweet for my liking. I'm also not a big fan of papaya, but I suppose it's traditional to serve it with the tocino. The addition of the fried egg was reminiscent of Korean bibimbap. Definitely worth a visit! Will return in the future for the pandesal alone.

I've had this place bookmarked for years, and finally got to try them on an evening when I was having an existential crisis. Sat at the bar by myself and ordered: Kentucky pig - went perfectly with the weather (curry leaf gives it a beautiful earthiness). Brussels sprouts - crispy, tangy and it was difficult to stop eating. I haven't had better Brussels sprouts in a minute. Lamb rendang - the pièce de résistance, this dish is exceptional. A huge piece of bone-in lamb, falling off the bone but also has a crispy exterior. The accompanying paratha and pickles chilis help make the perfect bite. One of the finest lamb dishes I've had in my life. Easily a two portion meal. Pickle juice bourbon shot - interesting pickle accompaniment that comes with the bourbon shot. The bartender Mel gave this free of charge to me. I'll be back here with company.

I booked my boyfriend and I here for a 6:15PM dinner before our 8:00PM show on a Tuesday, and when we arrived it was packed. Not to mention, the seating area was EXTREMELY packed, I'm talking less than a foot between each of the tables. If you're looking for an intimate date spot, this is not the spot to go to, as music is BLASTING and you're able to hear any conversation happening around you. There were two company events going on at the same time as well, so that just added to the chaos. I originally wanted to order the duck mami, but that was sold out for the day, so I opted for the Wonton Mee as recommended by our server. We also ordered the Korean Honey Butter Wings, Brussel Sprouts, and the Whole Fish. Our wings came out first and they were delicious! I will say, the breading is on the heavier side, so it came off in chunks with no meat attached. Flavor wise, it tasted great and was a good way to start our meal. We then waited around 30 minutes for our Brussel Sprouts to come out, then another 5 after that for our Whole Fish. They unfortunately forgot the Wonton Mee. The brussel sprouts alone was 5 stars, I'd drown in those if I could. The fish was also tasty, but more on the pricey side. We asked for the check and noted that we never got the noodle dish. That was reflected on the receipt, but on the card payment device, our total was still showing up the noodle dish was still there, so I'd just double check your receipt and card payment device are accurate with the totals. Overall, I think it's still a good spot, but we just got unlucky. I'd come back again sometime down the road.

The truth is, no matter the location, midtown or the Lower Eastside, Pig and Khao and Piggyback and Khao deliver the same excellence concerning service and food. I confess I've been a fan of Pig and Khao's Lower Eastside location for some time, so I was surprised to discover that they have a relatively new popup location in midtown Manhattan near Madison Square Garden. Because it is on a block shared by NYPD, look for the neon pig; you can't miss it. Now, for the best part, I mentioned their food, which is always on point. What I love about their menu is their loyalty to what works. They don't have an extensive menu, but what is on it is delicious and filled with flavor. I haven't had one item off it I didn't like. Not only is the food and staff excellent, but you can't go wrong with the bottomless brunch option. They keep the bubbles poppin'.

The inside atmosphere was very instagramable, but the food was just okay. I enjoyed it, but would not return nor crave the food. Their mushroom dandan had good flavor, but was advertised as "super spicy" and was not spicy at all. The service was was quick and kind (offered extra hand wipes for messy wings) and they had a decent happy hour.

The daal was amazing. The okonomiyaki was just okay. The service is great. They weren't super busy on a Sunday brunch time. The place is nicely decorated and has a lot of natural light.

Good spot! Honestly, the best part was the ambiance! It had a great vibe. The Thai mango salad was excellent. I also really liked the Brussels sprouts.

Not necessarily a must try but they do everything pretty well. Pictures are all quality options but I stupidly didn't take any of their steak for 2 dish. Extremely delicious, well cooked, and had plenty of sauces to try with - sauces are personal favs for me. Service was considerate and timely, especially for NYE. Need to try their sister restaurant next!

Huge restaurant with good portion sizes here. Stopped by with a few friends to catch up and since we made reservations, they sat us all the way in the back area (the restaurant literally keeps going into the block). Food was delicious and the cocktails were good - although unfortunately the first cocktail I ordered they had ran out. Also fun tip - at the front where the host stands, there's a bowl with colorful plastic pig toys, take one on your way in or out cuz they're so cute!

There aren't a ton of places in this area that I would recommend but I'm glad I finally have a spot to add to the list! Very spacious and welcoming interior. Minimal, hearty, brick vibes. A decent spot for a larger group if need be! The food was very yummy, but that's also expected with this team! (I love Pig and Khao, so I was excited to try this spin off.) I ordered two specialty cocktails, Back in '98 and the first rule of milk punch. Back in 98 hits ALL of the flavor profiles I was craving. Slightly spicy, a bit tangy while also having an edge of sweetness. It was the perfect pairing to their food offerings. Milk punch was very good but definitely way sweeter. This one was creamier than the first but was also very yummy. I tried a random smattering of food as I wasn't hungry for a full entree, although I basically ordered the equivalent of one big dish- lol. I got: - Beet Salad: such a sleeper item, this was DELICIOUS. I feel like they were really able to develop some deep flavors and interesting textures for what I feel like is typically seen as such a basic dish. Totally recommend getting this, especially to break up eating multiple fried dishes. - Korean Honey Butter Wings: these were good, but I was expecting more of a flavor punch. I found them not overly sweet and not very spicy for something that has gochujang on it. They were fine, not sure I'd order them again. - Lumpia Shanghai: fried to perfection, perfectly seasoned and of course anything dunked in chili sauce is divine. - Piggy Bread: a MUST for the table. This fun side dish is perfect to share because you can tear off a little section for each person. The bread was both soft and flaky. It was so so good. Paired with the butter, this is a home run. Service was awesome, the bartenders were extremely friendly. Overall a great place to get food and a drink. 4.7/5

I'm a big fan of Pig and Khao, and finally tried their other restaurant, Piggyback. It's definitely more midtown/B&T vibes (makes sense, considering the location), but the food and drinks are great by any standards. My boyfriend and I walked in before a show at MSG on a Saturday (just looking for a light bite and drinks) and grabbed bar seats. The place was pretty packed, so would recommend making a reservation if you don't want to risk it. Our bartender/server was quite rude and surly, but the cocktails and food made up for it. We ordered the Korean honey butter wings, which were fantastic, and the Back in '98 and Don't Tell Camillo drinks. Sticky toffee date cake for dessert was awesome, too!

Extraordinarily slow and inattentive service. I had come here with a group, and at times, the service was over 40 minutes for a drink refill with mildly rude responses staff. The food was good though, but the slow service was enough to make this a painful experience.

Overall a good experience, but given the price point, the food didn't meet my expectations. I'd say you can find really good Asian food for cheaper, or more high-end restaurants at this price point. We got the Korean honey butter wings which were amazing! They were crispy and saucy, and the flavor was exactly as described in the best ways - the sweetness of the honey, slight spice of the gochujang, and the depth of the butter meshed together perfectly. Pricey at $17 for 5 wings, but imo worth to at least try once. We also got the smoked duck mami. The broth had a strong tangy flavor, which overpowered and competed with the flavor of the duck. To me, a strong flavor in the broth is only good if it brings out the flavor of the meat or it complements it well, and I felt like this dish didn't hit the mark. The quality of the veggies and noodles were underwhelming, and there wasn't as much meat as I'd expect and a lot of it was fatty pieces. The servers were nice and the place wasn't too quiet or loud - good for conversation while still feeling lively.

Absolutely delicious. Everything from top to bottom was great. Our server annaleigh (bartender with glasses & red hair), helped us so much since we came in during happy hour and stayed until regular dinner service. The music and the vibes were on point. Come for the food but stay for the great music and staff!

I have nothing but good things to say about this place. The food is delicious, everything we ordered was delicious. We had the tuna tartare, which was tangy in a good way, well balanced and delicious. For the mains, definitely get the lamb rendang. It's huge. We were three, and it could've definitely been had by 4 people. We couldn't finish it. Oh my, it was so delicious. The pork chops were good, too. The egg thar came with it is to die for or kill for. The service was exceptional. Both our waitress was friendly and attentive. The place is cozy and the music is good. Will definitely come here again. Had the best food!

Had a great brunch experience! Did the bottomless and tried all of the mimosa flavors. The wings were yummy and messy. Breakfast sandwich was big and tasty ain't with the tots. Quick and friendly server. Sat right in the front, it extends deep into the back which looked like a cool area.

The service was excellent as the servers were very sweet and attentive. The food was also excellent! They were super sweet in comping a menu item for the birthday.

I stopped by for a weekend dinner with some friends - we had reservations, and it did seem quite busy when we got there, so definitely try to book something in advance. The space is quite nice, and I particularly loved many of the decor touches, such as the retro movies posters and newspaper clippings from Asia (imo a creative and surprisingly authentic cultural touch) that complemented more modern aspects like the C&B dinnerware lol We started with the S&P Shrimp - very yummy. The shrimp itself was very tender and flavourful. The fried breading was not too heavy and provided a nice textural complement. We also ordered the wonton mee. It was certainly fine, but I don't think it was really worth it at this price point. Not only was the portion size rather small, but it frankly just tasted very ordinary, from the somewhat-bland noodles to the somewhat-skimpy wontons and the unremarkable pork belly. All in all, probably best to try something else. Finally, we had the Malaysian fried chicken, which was unexpectedly fantastic (even with the great reviews that we read in advance). The chicken was cooked super well - skin crispy, meat tender and juicy, with a perfectly calibrated curry flavour throughout. The pandesal (bread) that came with was also really delicious, too - not too dry or salty, and paired nicely with the heavier chicken. Also, the "sambal butter" was a particular favourite addition with the bread (although to be honest we did not feel it tasted much of sambal...) The lime honey was interesting, although in a similar vein it didn't feel like the lime flavours were very present or pronounced. Overall, I was very happy with the substance of our meal, although I'm still not sure if it was really worth the price. I do appreciate that basically everything is getting expensive nowadays lol but still.. $21 for a wonton mee? $34 for 4 pieces of chicken and bread? A bit hard to wrap my head around sometimes... Anyways, probably good enough for another visit, but perhaps a bit further down the line :)

For those seeking a refined yet relaxed setting for group gatherings, Piggyback stands out as an ideal choice. With its industrial ambiance complemented by arcade games in the background, the establishment offers a unique blend of style and entertainment. Service was great, with staff exhibiting friendliness, efficiency, and patience. Our waitress adeptly guided our group through the menu. The food definitely surpassed our expectations, delivering an array of flavorful dishes designed for communal enjoyment: * Korean honey butter chicken wings: A delectable fusion of sweet and savory flavors. * Thai mango salad: A refreshing highlight, elevated by its subtle yet invigorating spice. My FAVORITE dish for the night, to my own surprise as well! * Lumpia Shanghai: A distinctive take on traditional spring rolls, offering a delightful textural contrast. Filling tasted more like one from a dumpling rather than one from a conventional spring roll. * Fried whole fish: I personally didn't try this but it was unanimously praised by my friends for its succulence and expert preparation. * Malaysian fried chicken: Crispiness perfected, with a harmonious interplay of textures and flavors. * Lamb Rendang: A culinary masterpiece, accompanied by flawlessly prepared roti. * Crispy Taiwanese pork chop: Skillfully executed, showcasing a balance of tenderness and indulgence. * Beef and bone for two: A generous portion, thoughtfully presented, with the addition of fried bone marrow providing a unique and indulgent touch. It is worth noting that the ambient noise level at Piggyback can be somewhat elevated, posing a challenge to uninterrupted conversation among larger groups. We had a group of 8 people seated at a long table. And sadly, we couldn't really engage everyone in one conversation because people at the ends of the table couldn't really hear each other :(

I think this place is a great spot for meals with friends where the vibe is good but still casual, and the food is good. Our server was very attentive and nice. I think the fried whole dish was my favorite part of the meal, but the chicken entree was so good too. Highly recommend to go family style with your party to try their different dishes. Not all plates are that big so my party of four sometimes only got a bite here and there with some, but we enjoyed it all. It was pretty cool on the side of the backroom that there was a screen and music playing.

Socialized over dinner here last night with colleagues and to our surprise, the experience that followed was rather enjoyable. The service was efficient, and our server gave us good recommendations as well. Throughout our dining experience which went on for three whole hours, not once did we feel rushed. Upon entering, we were taken to the dark end of the restaurant. The ambience there differed from the brightly lit first portion of the restaurant. This section had a more artsy, musical, basement-like appeal. For food, we ordered: Korean Honey Butter Chicken Wings (5/5) - must try! Lumpia Shanghai (NA/5) - I didn't try this one. Thai Aguachile (4/5) - felt like a misfit given the theme of the restaurant and remaining menu. Still, this had fresh, acidic, vibrant flavors, and I love cured fish, so this still worked for me. Think of this like a basic ceviche. S&P Shrimp (3/5) - battered shrimp with subtle S&P flavoring. Nothing special. Shrimp Fried Rice (5/5) - very very good Wonton Mee (4/5) - good Lamb Rendang (5/5) - generous serving, somewhat justifying the price. It came with Roti that paired fabulously well with the well cooked braised lamb, and delicious Rendang curry. Another must try! Beef & Bone for Two (NA/5) - didn't try this one. Calamansi Tart (4/5) - not too sweet, and tasted fresh because of the citrus notes. The meringue wasn't overpowering either - just as I like it. For drinks, I tried the Cab Sauv (3/5 - dry but a bit too sweet) and Merlot (4/5 - dry and tart) Overall, the service and select food items made it a great hit!

Cool space, a bit loud but quick and friendly service. We ordered the piggy bread (delicious pull apart bread with sambal butter) and thai aguachile to start. The aguachile was tasty, the three crackers it came with provided a nice crunch, but the dish was good enough on its own it didn't need them. Nice, fresh and light with alot of lime. For entrees we ordered the wonton mee, smoked duck mami (ramen) and lamb rendang. The wonton mee was delicious and we would absolutely order it again. Great flavors, each ingredient contributes to the dish and the pickled jalapenos were a nice touch. The smoked duck was good, but not our favorite as the smokey flavor really overpowered everything else. The lamb was the best dish of the night but did not taste like rendang. That being said, it was fantastic and we loved that it came with roti. The portion was a good size too which was appreciated since the lamb is $42. We were very full by the end so for 2 people I would recommend the bread, an appetizer, one noodle and one entree. We will definitely be coming back.

Everything was delicious, but the calamansi tart for dessert was the best. The inside of the store was large and there were seats in the back.

PLEASE, NEVER COME TO THIS PLACE IF YOU RESPECT YOURSELF! I came here for a birthday celebration and we had 22 people. We originally had 20 and they were nice to give us an extra table for the unexpected guests (the only decent thing about our experience here). Since it was a prefixed menu, they supposedly added extra portions to our prefix but this was NOT TRUE. It was family style so we shared the dishes but we were highly disappointed in the portion sizes as we barely had any food to eat. In addition to our extremely depressing experience, our reservation was at 8 and the food came at around 8:50, an hour after everyone got there. We were STARVING. For the pre-fix, it included: -5 Korean Honey Butter Wings -5 S&P Shrimps -5 Fried Rice -4 Lamb Rendang -4 Malaysian Fried Chicken - Jasmine Rice ( DID NOT RECEIVE) - 4 Thai s'mores sundae The meal was $75 per person and for what we got it was it was not worth it at all. For the food we paid $1,650 but adding up everything we got off the A La Carte menu it should be around +-$600. They put a $1,000 premium on all our food which is just broad daylight robbery. We were also charged a 5% admin fee which is pretty normal for big parties and a hidden cake cutting fee of $40. NONE OF US were informed about the $40 cake cutting fee and it was never brought up even upon being handed the receipt which is unacceptable as we would've easily opted out from this option after the nonexistent service we received. One of the servers also spilled a drink on one of our friends which he did not acknowledge or apologize for, leaving the mess for us to handle. All good, mistakes happen. But upon telling another server, she said she would replace the drink... little did we know they added the drink to the bill. Just GREAT. The food was not bad, except for the Lamb Rendang. It tasted terrible and only consumed as we were still ravenous due to the comedic proportion sizes we were given. We didn't get the Jasmine rice that was supposedly included in the prefix, and the portions were ridiculously small. Each of us if lucky got to eat 2 shrimps, 1 wing, and one little scoop of rice each. Overall, the service was lackluster, food came out extremely slow, and none of us are satisfied with our experience at Piggyback. If you have any common sense, do yourself the courtesy to NOT book here for parties or in general as you will be HIGHLY disappointed.

Heard good things about Pig and Khao, so I wanted to try Piggyback since it was close to where I was at. Made a reservation during happy hour. Unfortunately, only the drinks are available for happy hour at the dining tables. Happy hour food is only available at the high tables and the bar. Manilla margarita was good. It was more sweet than anything. There wasn't any hint of thai chili in mine. I was expecting the food to be better. Beef tartare was a bit chewy and overly salted. Lumpia shanghai tasted more like a Chinese egg roll than the Filipino version of an egg roll. Malaysian fried chicken was crispy and tender. There was a slight curry taste to it. It only came with four pieces though. The pandesal that came with it was very dry though. Wonton mee wasn't anything special. It was strange that it came with jalapeño slices. I was pretty underwhelmed by the food and bummed that happy hour food didn't apply to dining tables.

Great service ~ good happy hour deal with strong drinks and I tried the fingering potatoes from the happy hour food menu they put a Thai spin on it ~ delicious

Great service. Many thanks to our amazing server Ray for making my friend's birthday dinner extra special. We also got enjoyed happy hour at the bar with friendly staff. We ordered spring rolls, fried chicken and brussel sprouts for appetizer. I love how all the portions are still good size for sharing with party of 3. For our main course, we had the lamb rendang and white fish. Both dishes were delicious. The lamb rendang is a must try. It was my favorite. The meat came off the bone and was super tender. Both dishes were Very flavorful. We love the ginger ice cream for dessert. So delicious. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend.

I usually include photos in every post, but this time around, I just wanted to eat, and boy was the food good! We started out with the lumpia Shanghai.. let me just say we ended up getting a second order-- it was delish and the sweet chili sauce was perfect! For the app round, we also ordered the S&P Shrimp, which was fried to perfection. It did have an overpowering taste, not sure if it was clove or star anise, but nevertheless, I recommend ordering it. For the entreé round, I ordered the Wonton Mee. The pork belly in it was sooo good, and so were the shrimp wontons. Overall, it was a great balanced dish. The service and ambiance were on point. The music was great (hip hop and contemporary r&b), and all around, it was a vibe! I'd def be back!

Visiting from the west coast, I was hoping to find some modern Filipino cuisine in NYC and Piggyback (while more fusion) is a good one! The vibes were vibin' and the place is bigger than we expected. Our server was friendly and attentive and the food was excellent. My sister and I shared the S&P Shrimp, Smashed Cucumbers, and Malaysian Fried Chicken - ALL AMAZING! I've never had smashed cucumbers like that and it was the perfect pairing to the delicious juicy and crispy fried chicken. The pandesal was so fluffy - I wanted MORE! So glad we checked out this super chill/casual spot!

i'm a sucker for modern takes on asian flavors and overall they did a good job at presenting unique flavors with classics. everything was a bit too lemon-y for me, particularly the edamame and the mushroom dandan. it still tasted good but i kinda couldn't get over how strong the lemon tasted. the S&P shrimp was a highlight, so nicely crisp and the sauce was perfect paired with the scallions and jalepenos. i was slightly disappointed with the korean fried chicken as it came out underdone. we brought it to the waitress' attention and she was quick to get us a new plate. the second time was better but it was still a bit too pink imo but it could also just be a difference in opinion. was disappointed on the cook but the glaze was sooooo good service was extremely attentive and they gave us free bread as an apology for the underdone chicken which i really appreciated. the place definitely gets busy so i recommend reserving in advance before coming. the interior is so cute but a bit dark so photos may not come out so good. it's a cute place to go on a date but not too often as i feel like it kinda expensive.

There's a lot to like at Piggyback. Decor is modern and trendy, staff are friendly and helpful, fully stocked bar delivers plenty of cures for what ails you, and the chef's creations are eye popping and flavorful. My other half is Filipina, so we hit up Piggyback to satisfy her jones for the tastes of the mother country. The pandesal bread was served warm, and it was fluffy and sweet. But the condensed milk butter totally stole the show! I also loved the Korean-style fried chicken wings--breaded and fried up perfectly crispy with great tang and just enough zing. Longanisa bowl was nice overall, but the sausage itself was dry and felt overcooked. Piggyback is a solid lunch stop or gathering spot with friends during happy hour.

TLDR: Good place if you're looking for something around K-Town that isn't K-food. Piggyback is the sister restaurant of Pig and Khao. Shaking Beef with the tomato rice was great. Very close to Penn. I popped in randomly for lunch solo one day and got the Shaking Beef. The plating was nice and I thought the watercress salad and the tomato rice both helped balance out the dish. Normally this is a pretty rich and beefy dish but those two accompaniments helped make things a bit more light. I grabbed a lumpia before I left, crispy, flaky, all in all very good. I would come back to try some other things on the menu. It was nice to see the chef/owner working side by side the kitchen staff.

Went in for brunch and thoroughly enjoyed the meal. I'm Filipino and bake really good homemade pandesal, so we definitely had to try the pandesal bread basket to compare. Wow! The pandesal has pull apart sections and is soft and fluffy. And bonus - it doesn't come with just butter, but rather, condensed milk butter! Mind blown. The kimchi marinated beet salad is a sleeper hit. It comes with apples, pine nuts, dill and mint drizzled with a buttermilk dressing. The flavors work so well together that I wish I had licked the plate! And for my main, I had the tocino bowl, a typical Filipino breakfast of marinated pork belly with garlic fried rice and a fried egg on top. It's good although I prefer my tocino just a tad less sweet. Next time I'll try the longanisa bowl. Hopefully Piggyback offers a tapa bowl in the future. Tip: Brunch is much less crowded and noisy than happy hour and dinner, but the brunch menu options are still so good.

Ordered 5 dishes! The tuna tartare was seasoned to perfection, had a great umami flavor and was extremely fresh! The smashed cucumbers were aromatic, fresh, and crunchy. The S&P shrimp was perfectly battered, had a great spiced flavor and paired well with the lime mayo provided! The wanton mee was excellent. The char siu was crunchy and seasoned well and the wontons were to die for! Lastly the lamb rendang was the best part of the meal. The meat fell right off the bone. The flavor had extreme umami hints, was spicy and went so well with the proveed roti. 10/10! Cheers!

I've tried Pig and Khao years ago and I remember liking it. So when my friend suggested Piggyback for dinner, I was excited to try it. We made a resso for an early Wednesday dinner at 5:30. We were hoping to make it in time for happy hour snacks, which is until 6 but found out that it's for the bar only (which was already packed at that time). Luckily, they still let us select from a few happy hour drink specials. I had the Make Me A Bicycle (vodka, aperol, thai chili, thai basil, lemon, prosecco, olives), which was pretty good, considering I don't like olives - but you don't really taste it. We also had a round of picklebacks because why not. The menu said 'sweet & spicy' but the brine was too sweet, and not for me. For food, we decided to order a bunch of things to share: -Lumpia Shanghai (beef and pork spring rolls, sweet chili sauce) - this was the best dish of the night. It came out piping hot and the filling was great -Beef Tartare (top sirloin, soy cured egg, crispy shallots, toasted baguette) - I usually love beef tartare but this one had a weird sweetness to it -Cha Ca La Vong (turmeric + lemongrass, salmon, rice noodles, peanuts, herbs, nuoc cham) - this was under the section 'Noodles + Rice', so I guess I was expecting it to be bigger but the portion was pretty small. It's more like an app. It was a small piece of salmon (maybe half a regular portion), and it was dry -Malaysian Fried Chicken (crispy chicken, sambal, pandesal, pickles, lemongrass & lime honey) - I liked the pickles (could have used more), and the sambal but that was about it. $34 for 4 pieces of chicken also seems pricey for dry chicken. You might be better off going to KFC or Popeye's and going to your local Asian grocery store to pick up some sambal to create this yourself at home -S'mores dessert w ice cream (I forgot what they called this) - wayyy too sweet for me Despite the underwhelming food, I must shout out the service and our waitress, Selina - who was amazing. She was just very cheery and helpful and made the experience better. She was knowledgable about the menu and helped us pick an app. I don't see myself coming back here unless I happened to be in the area, and it was happy hour - so that I could get the happy hour snacks.

In New York City at a meeting, I happened across Piggyback by Pig and Khao It was busy when I arrived without a reservation and I was given a seat at the bar. The bar offered a diverse collection of wine and liquors and a knowledgeable staff. I ordered a glass of water and settled on the fried pho. This place was kind of a hipster restaurant with small tables. The clientele seemed to be a 20- 40 something crowd enjoying dates, drinks or dinners with friends. The fried pho was a creative spin on a classic. The dish had a nice flavor, and presentation. I took 1 star off because they never came to offer me a seat away from the bar, even when seats opened up.

A great place to catch up with friends over good drinks and food. We each had a signature cocktail and shared their salt n pepper shrimp, the ribeye and a side of Brussel sprouts. The shrimp was seasoned perfectly. It didn't even need the sauce to accompany it. The Brussel sprouts were packed with flavor, of lime, spice and mint. A must need to recreate this at home. The ribeye was huge. It could feed 6 people. I wouldn't recommend this option as it's not too special from me frying my own ribeye, albeit the lovely sauces that accompanied the dish. I would love to return to try their noodle dishes instead!

Food is super tasty - as a Filipina im picky but I like their lumpia Shanghai. I need to come back and try their pork!

Incredibly delicious food at Piggyback. The tuna tartare can be skipped but wasn't bad. The crispy shrimp appetizer is amazing! In terms of entree, the lamb curry with roti is incredible. Incredibly succulent. That have $10 happy hour cocktails as well. The bicycle one is one of my delicious cocktails I've had in a while. Chocolate and marshmallow dessert is amazing too.

Lamb Rendang - 8/10 This was one of the best dishes of the night. The lamb was super tender, moist and not gamey. I loved the pickled chilies that were included. The roti helped offset the strong curry and lamb flavor Malaysian Fried Chicken - 8/10 This was my other favorite dish of the night. The fried chicken was juicy and flavor, the bread was soft and fluffy and the sauces matched the ingredients well! Korean Honey Butter Wings - 7/10 These wings were pretty standard but still good. They were crispy with a tasty gochujang sauce Wonton Mee - 6/10 I would say this dish is definitely a skip. Nothing super special, the noodles, pork belly and wontons were just ok Fried Pho - 5/10 Also another skip dish. The dish is called fried pho but the noodles were chinese rice noodles rather than pho noodles, they were also cold, which I wasn't sure if it was supposed to be or not

I haven't been to the original Pig and Khao but this outpost wasn't good at all. My friend and I ordered the duck ramen and short ribs. The duck ramen was quite bland and didn't have much duck. The short ribs, albeit flavorful, barely had any meat on them and was primarily bones. For the prices, Piggyback by Pig and Khao is not worth it at all. The drinks weren't even good either. I might try Pig and Khao since it is the original but it's not high on my places to try list anymore.

Blown away by the fish dish and the lamb rendang-an abundant and joyful feast! I love how this spontaneous weeknight out with my husband was transformed into a special occasion by this glorious food and friendly, talented team. Bonus points for having a mocktail menu that was as thoughtful and inventive as a boozy cocktail menu. Also love how cavernous the restaurant is compared to the og (delicious but tiny) Pig and Khao. And like its sister restaurant, Piggyback also has the great tunes!

Came for a 530pm reservation with my friend. I came 15min late and she was able to sit down without me there. She ordered food from the happy hour menu- potatoes, lumpia, and wings they were all delicious. The potatoes have a bit of spice with vinegar flavor. The wings were delicious and a bit spicy. If you can't handle any spice don't get those because as you keep eating it the spice builds up. The lumpia came with a sweet sauce, not spicy at all just a delicious fried egg roll- type but better. Those three were plenty for two people but i was very hungry and we were going to a show afterwards so i wanted to be pretty full. So i ordered the noodles with dumplings - wonton mee - which came in a delicious broth, pork, shrimp dumplings, bok Choy, scallions, cilantro and jalapeños. We were able to take out the cilantro and jalapeños out easily. And the dish was delicious and not spicy. Our food came out pretty quickly and our server was good but not especially friendly. And we had someone tell us she's getting us plates but never came back. So service is a tad less than desired but overall fairly good. Tip- happy hour is only served at the bar and high top tables and you can reserve a high top. I went to pig and khao years ago and I'm glad there's a good place near penn station that's affordable because that's rare.