new york x peep

panang curry (with shrimp)

my dear friend dan-ah introduced me to peep the first time i visited new york; its name is derived from their see-through bathrooms. you can't see into them, but you can see out of them. fast-forward a few years, and i'm living in the city, taking a short walk to peep from work, for my co-worker vivian's farewell lunch, who loves the place. it was a controversial lunch choice among our group, but we adore her and off we went. the panang curry was sweeter than i liked it, but the company was lovely.

peep, 177 prince street, ny, ny 10012

new york x hiroko's place

hamburg rice

today has been unusually gray and chilly for the middle of may. so when some friends suggested hiroko's place, i knew exactly what i wanted: the hamburg rice. japanese style-meatloaf with rice, egg served sunny side up, and potato salad. the meatloaf comes hot and deliciously tangy. and the gyoza. oh the gyoza ! shared atop precious plates covered in gold and flowers. hiroko's is good for the soul.

hiroko's place, 75 thompson st, ny, ny 10012 (between spring and broome)