Kuma Inn, Manhattan (Lower East Side)

So by now, we have covered nearly every type of cuisine imaginable in New York City...or have we? Well, perhaps not--we still have a few to cover, including Filipino food, and thanks to a hidden gem in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, we are able to cover that right now. The restaurant we are talking about is called the Kuma Inn, and while it isn't exactly a household name in Manhattan, it is quite popular with locals and those in the know.

The Kuma Inn is set in a rather interesting location, on the second floor of tenement (which the Lower East Side is certainly famous for). The restaurant is pretty small and often packed with the aforementioned locals who love this place, so it is probably a good idea to hit the Kuma Inn either early or late if you're going for dinner. The menu features tapas-style food from the Philippines, including seaweed salad, pork shumai, grilled octopus, sauteed mushrooms, rice cakes, pickled vegetables, and steamed edamame. Most items on the menu come in at under $10.

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Here is the address for the Kuma Inn:
Kuma Inn
113 Ludlow Street
Manhattan (Lower East Side), NY, 10002

The phone number is:
(212) 353-8866

And here is the Web site for the Kuma Inn:
http://www.kumainn.com/

Tides Seafood, Manhattan (Lower East Side)

There are some truly great seafood restaurants in Manhattan, but many of them are so popular that it is nearly impossible to get a seat unless you have reservations. But if you are ever in the Lower East Side of the city, there is a seafood place that receives some very high praise and yet is far enough away from the crowds that it is possible to get a seat there on a moment's notice. The restaurant--Tides Seafood--is the hidden gem if there ever was one.

The atmosphere at Tides Seafood is uniquely appealing, as the layout of the place is funky and modern, and at the same time casual and comfortable. And the menu is every bit as impressive as the decor, with such items as mussels and chorizo stew, baked red snapper, bouillabaisse, roasted cod fillet, and fresh Maine lobster. Prices are a bit high for a casual seafood place, with entrees generally between $20 and $30, but the freshness of the seafood is probably worth the extra money. Please note that Tides Seafood is cash only, so make sure you hit the ATM before coming to this spot.

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Here is the address for Tides Seafood:
Tides Seafood
102 Norfolk Street
Manhattan (Lower East Side), NY, 10002

The phone number is:
(212) 254-8855

And here is the Web site for Tides Seafood:
http://www.tidesseafood.com/