No-contact delivery
Yes
The Expat in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Health and safety
Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits
Yes
Highlights
Fast service
Yes
Quiz night
Yes
Sport
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible car park
No
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Food
Yes
Food at bar
Yes
Happy-hour drinks
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Quick bite
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
Good for kids
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Transgender safe space
Yes
Planning
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
NFC mobile payments
Yes
Phone: +1 646-410-2922
Site: https://www.theexpat.nyc/
Site: https://www.theexpat.nyc/
Opening hours
- Monday:11:30AM–12AM
- Tuesday:11:30AM–12AM
- Wednesday:11:30AM–12AM
- Thursday:11:30AM–12AM
- Friday:11:30AM–12AM
- Saturday:11:30AM–12AM
- Sunday:11:30AM–12AM
Comments (144)
Classic local spot! Ironically called the Expat.Vietnamese Pork chop (com thit nuong) is legit and the bevvie program is fire. “Putin on the Schvitz” is a revelation of a cocktail and goes down too smooth. Today I got the comfort chicken noodle galangal soup. Hit the spot.Hattip to Ally and Eric Van Hannon for holding this place down with heart and soul. The staff are all living In love. Bravo and run it back!
The Expat presents itself as a very appealing night out with interesting food choices. However, the staff was fine and the food wasn’t much better, fine. I expected there to be a bit more flavor in the stir fry I ordered but it just came out bland. Prices are a bit high. I definitely wouldn’t say avoid this place but there’s definitely better options around.
Tucked away on a quiet side street between the 125th train entrance and riverside park. They have a rustic interior (wooden beams & booths, concrete floor) with a central bar and plenty of outdoor seating as well. They also have a projector that plays on a wall in back (Im unsure about special events like screenings, etc.). I really like the feel of this place as its quiet, has delicious food and their drinks are on par with a dedicated cocktail bar in my opinion. You have to try one of their types of cauliflower wings, they are just so so good.
One of the top places ive been to in manhattan, easily. The staff is bright and charming. The outdoor seating is well spaced. The drinks are strong. I was debating with my friend if the firecracker wings here were among the best of manhattan, they were that good. But honestly so was everything else. Lemongrass porkchop was a big portion. Didnt love the fried chicken sandwich.
Their hours arent correct but lucky for me they opened at 4 pm just about when I got there. Great customer service by all staff. Clean restaurant! Food was impeccable! New favorite restaurant, will return again!
Love the veggie apps here - the curried tofu was delicious and I also liked the cauliflower wings and the mushroom quesadillas. Drinks were good too!
The Expat is a great pub to go for after work.They have a super nice place, that gives a nice vibe of an Irish pub with Asian influences.They have a variety of unique cocktails which you should try. Otherwise they offer a good beer selection. When I went there they had 4 beers on tap and several bottles.The food is amazing! We started with the cauliflower wings and tofu appetizer. The sauce of both dishes is delicious,you have to try it.The entre was the beyond meat burger. Great made with a lot of fries. You will definitely be satisfied.The dessert was the lava cake. Amazing! A great Finale for a wonderful time.The service was all the time great. All people are friendly and ensure that you have a great time.When you have the chance, go here it is a great experience!
Very happy with the food and drinks. Everything my party and I had was delicious. Will be coming here again very soon!
Awesome food and drink in a great atmosphere. They were able to accommodate a gluten allergy with many tasty options.
I really wanted to like this place but the food wasn’t great. Went here for brunch on my birthday and it was disorganised and i had to send my eggs back twice & the thai iced tea tasted like chalk water. I’ll maybe go back for drinks..
Maybe I was impatient because I craved Buffalo cauliflower wings and beer so much, but it seemed the staff was slow to grab our order. Apart from that, the food and drinks were great!
Friends took me here while I was visiting just before Covid in 2020. I was pleasantly surprised by the menu. The drinks were great, and the food was both beautiful and delicious.
Their BBQ chicken is not consistent. Sometimes its good most times its not. I wont order from them anymore.
This is one of the local places that you don’t want to write a review about because you don’t want to share it with more people …When ever I came here me and my friends had amazing food. They offer a wide variety of drinks and if that is not enough for you they also make you a customized drink.Decorations are thoughtful and create an interesting vibe
Wish I had known about this place pre covid.. we got a peak of the interior and love the retro vibe. Clueless was playing in a projector in the back. Currently have open outdoor seating on both sides of the corner block. Staff was super sweet and let us use the bathroom.
Pad Thai and drinks were great! Kyle, the bartender was an absolute gem to talk to and he makes a mean negroni.
This place is great. Truly adapts the idea of an expatriate in an international country.The food is flavourful and authentic.Definitely try the Yellow Curry, and get it spicy.Service was great.
The food and beer choices are good! Friendly staff and good interior. Usually I get the house lager and some type of food dish to share.
Went here for dinner and drinks with my girlfriend. The atmosphere is very cool, we sat in a comfortable booth but there were also tables and a large bar area. Happy hour specials were awesome and the food was delicious.
Great neighborhood little joint to drink, eat and hangout. Fabulous beer, amazing wings. Quite the spot!!!
Amazing customer service and superb hospitality. Delicious food and drinks. Will definitely return!
Perfect place for a weekday evening hangout! I love their Bangkok Mule and their small bites. They swap the wings for cauliflower, to make amazing vegetarian options!
Good food, definitely get the quesadilla with five spice! One small recommendation, they should have their happy hour menu on their Google page. The menu thats on there now is outdated and gives the wrong hours
Really awesome place... they decorated the place with a home-ish feel. We had our company xmas party and it was great. The food was great they ordered appetizers and had drink tickets for us. Bathrooms are clean and fresh... lots of Instagram moments. Entrance is handicap accessible and steps. Overall cool place... Id definitely go with friends..
I really like this place for drinks and food, especially in the location it’s at, it’s a great part of the neighborhood.However, my issue is the way they label things as gluten free when they’re not. I have celiac disease and it’s very important the waitstaff know things are not cross contaminated. For example, if, say, the wings are gluten free however they’re fried in the same oil as gluten containing foods, they’re cross contaminated and no longer gluten free. I have been cross contaminated more than once at this place, I gave them the benefit of the doubt the first time but the next time I realized they label things gluten free for people who eat GF for the trend of it.But I’m not gluten free for the “trend” of it, I have a real condition, similar to if you carelessly gave somebody an allergen, if they label things as gluten free they should not contain any gluten whatsoever it is all or nothing.
Best bar in the area by a lot. Excellent cocktails, friendly staff, very cozy ambience inside and out. Play good music, too. Food can be hit or miss sometimes.
Great drinks, especially during happy hour, with a great outdoor setting.Cauliflower wings were delicious with a variety of flavor options. Fried tofu was also very solid.
Damm good place to hangout with your friends. Great list of drinks and pretty good food.
Solid place in the neighborhood. Outdoor seating is nice and spread out so my wife and I felt comfortable eating there. The lemon pepper chicken wings were really good as were the other food we ate. Great menu for those with a gluten allergy.
Nice cool vibe, great service, great food. Off the main street, Columbia crowd mostly
Lovely neighborhood jointWe had after work drinks at this lovely neighborhood joint. The drinks were generous and the appetizers were delicious. We will certainly be back.This is one of the spots that make Morningside Heights such a lovely place to live.
Good happy hour, good venue, good beer list, good indoor/outdoor options. The buffalo cauliflower wings are awesome in any flavor, and they do a remarkably decent job with their pan-Asian menu.
Wow. Hidden gem off the beaten path. Weve been here a few times. First when it had just opened for drinks. Craft cocktails done very well, and very consistent. There is a cocktail for everyone it seems.Food was great too. The nachos werent typical. We also had the Singapore noodles and beef curry. Curry was amazing as was the noddles as recommended by the bar.Service was great too. Bartenders friendly and make you feel very welcome.Definitely adding this place into the regular rotation.
Bar food was pretty good.. the oink from the naughty section was good but the flavor made me think chinese spare ribs..not bad but different for pork..the amount of melted cheese balanced to the food. The drinks were on point..Id come back just for the drinks especially the freakie tiki
This is just a great place for food and drinks. They have a great menu if you love South Asian food. We had the Pad Thai and Bun Cha and both were great. Love the setting and service as well.
Loved the flavor of the food. Great outdoor setup for socially distanced outdoor eating!Great gluten free options (even chicken) and I loved the crispy tofu.
The lemon curry chicken wings were amazing. The beers and nachos were okay. We sat in the tent outside, and it wasnt very crowded. Service was prompt.
Really good food at good prices for the portion. Their bar food is yum, their thai is pretty authentic compared to others locally and delicious. Love the veggie pickles and the curries and chicken sandwich! Eating in pre covid was fun and lively but now we do delivery, order directly from their website for the best prices and good service.
Its rare in NYC that you see a place thats good for single people on tinder dates, group brunch and older families with kids. One of the best restaurants uptown, Ive been going here for months now and the food/staff never disappoint. The menu has a few seasonal changes so I can try new things and the cocktails are very creative and different. Music and vibe is also on point, highly recommend.
Great neighborhood bar and restaurant. Staff was friendly, food was awesome. Drinks were served with a smile. Very welcoming atmosphere
Favorite spot in the neighborhood! Good food, good drinks, good vibes!
Saturday Jazz Brunch with Carol Morgan is incredible. The food and drinks are out of this world. The hard Kombucha tastes light and sweet and is perfect for a summer Saturday.
Everything on the menu is so good. Too recommendations are:1) Chicken and mochi waffles - chicken was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The waffles might be the best Ive ever tasted2) vegatarian Singaporean street noodles - definitely very Americanized, but I liked how the tofu was minced and not over powering.
Went for happy hour and really enjoyed it. The drink specials are worth it, $5 house beer and cocktail among others, and cheap appetizers. Ill definitely be going back both for the food and the service which was attentive but from a distance which was perfect.
Great for drinks or bites, especially from The Naughties menu section. Warm lighting.
Wish I would have found out about this place sooner, but have ordered food from them twice so far. Everything has been so delicious! And they also have sake juice boxes, how could you not love it. Will definitely be visiting this place in person when I can.
Im rooting for this place based on proximity, styling, friendliness of the staff and drink quality. Really enjoyed the prosecco and cocktails Ive had so far at The Expat.But, the food menu. Welllll, Id hold out a while until the full menu is presented and the kinks worked out. The Caesar salad is overpriced for some iceberg lettuce. The shrimp dumplings were passable. The pork sliders were satisfying on an unexpectedly tasty and function English muffin.Update: many moons later the menu has expanded and been refined. Its delicious. The pork nachos -- all day, every day. That poor lettuce wedge still exists tho.
Truly outstanding food! So happy to have this place just around the corner from Columbia...they have plenty of outside sitting currently which is super nice. The server was so nice and knowledgeable and recommended just the drink that I needed :-) Will be visiting more often once the university fully reopens!
Mostly go for happy hour or a light snack, but their meals are quite good as well. Much more of a cocktail bar than a beer bar.
Came for happy hour. Arrived a little before opening and they were very kind and let me order early while waiting for my colleagues. Friendly staff . Reasonably priced. Drinks and apps were tasty. Ambiance slightly louder than I would have liked. But overall positive experience. Will go back .
Top notch service and food. Couldn’t recommend more highly. Literally everything we ordered was fantastic.
Great atmosphere. I love how the bar is right below street level. It means that inside the windows are just a bit elevated from your table, which has a well like feel. The staff was helpful, although they mixed up our tabs. All in all I like the bar and will come back. Its conveniently located a few minutes away from the 125th St 1 train stop.
Went with a friend yesterday for happy hour and stayed until nearly 10 p.m. This new addition to Morningside Heights has a comfortable, homey atmosphere. We sat in a roomy booth near the front door and watched all the dog walkers and families go by while we sipped our Kumquat Spritzers (a great refreshing summer vodka cocktail) and yummy Vietnamese summer rolls and Thai sausages.
Food and drinks are fantastic!! So rare to find a place that does both equally well. Honestly, could be the best Asian food in NYC...discover for yourself!
This was my first time ordering from this restaurant. I can’t speak for the deco, service, or ambience but the food was horrible. I ordered a simple basil chicken fried rice and the firecracker wings which claimed to be spicy sweet and sour. Well the food wasn’t warm, the fried rice was soggy and tasted bland. The chicken wings were just your regular bbq wings that you could get for $5 (if I am going by taste and presentation) at any bbq fast food. Let’s just say, next time I’ll be taking that $34 dollars spent to my local restaurant where I can get the same for $20 (without the soggy rice and bland tasteless bbq wings).
Love this place! Such tasty food and amazing service! My go-to restaurant for sure!
Perfect place for a weekday evening hangout! I love their Bangkok Mule and their small bites. They swap the wings for cauliflower, to make amazing vegetarian options!
Its not your typical vietnamese restaurant. It had a lot of interesting decor. But i lt was a warm environment. It got a little loud towards the end with the locals. But the food was excellent. I had the yellow curry chicken which was flavorful and not spicy.
Delicious food, GREAT drinks, and a super welcoming atmosphere. I almost don’t want you to know about this place, but it’s SO GOOD! Come on down, let me known when you want to grab a drink, can’t wait to go again.
The food and drinks are excellent, as was the service. We all loved our entrees and the firecracker wings were perfect ♥Edit: sorry for the original 1 star review, it was a slip of the finger.
They actually have decent food for a bar!!! Good spot for groups and pregaming.
Great new bar! Fantastic happy hour prices ($3.50 for a draft!) and delicious food coupled with a great vibe and good service. Stacks up very favorably with local spots!
The only cool thing about this restaurant is the layout and interior. Food and drinks were not that great but good spot to meet with friends/ socialize. Server was prompt and attentive.
Really amazing staff. Burger was alright. Ordered it medium it came overcooked
A little on the pricey side but amazing drinks! Also such a fun atmosphere. They had movies going on. Food was pretty good too
Both drinks and food are excellent. On one occasion one of the dishes came very spicy and they were very attentive and did it again. I was already twice and I will return without a doubt
Excellent establishment. Amazing drinks, food, and atmosphere. Staff and management are high caliber.
If you are in the area or not, this is a great place for a quick stop and staff are friendly, clean, drinks are food are great!
This is the very first time that I’m writing a review for anything, but this is a must. First, I personally would like to have a conversation with whoever thought that putting a BAR in a RESIDENTIAL neighborhood is a good idea. Claremont Avenue was a relatively quiet and peaceful place to live in. Notice that I use WAS. This bar has changed everything. Whenever I open the window at night, all I hear is noise and music playing way too loud than it should. I understand that I live in nyc and I should expect noise, but Claremont Avenue is a residential neighborhood and secluded from broadway. And it’s not like we don’t have enough bars in the area. There’s two across the street! And all I hear while I’m trying to sleep is drunk people talking loudly as they leave the bar. Ever since the bar came, I repeatedly hear fights and presumably drunk people coming out of the bar fighting and cursing at each other. How disrespectful, inappropriate, and rude that is when you take the elderly and young children living in the area into account. I live on the fifth floor of a building in the area, but can still hear the noise. It’s disruptive when you’re trying to work and simply inconvenient and annoying. I don’t mind the bar if it keeps the noise down and if people don’t stumble out drunk and fight and curse at each other while the bar closes and I’m trying to sleep. Unfortunately fans not the way that it is and this bar needs to go! It’s a huge inconvenience and annoyance for everyone living in the neighborhood!
Curry chicken really good, but a little salty. They are using disposable utensils and containers in reopening NYC phase during COVID-19
Amazing food unlike any restaurant in the area! Super fast delivery and I was so impressed with the precautions taken by the delivery staff- always with gloves, mask and happy to leave at the doorstep. Thanks Expat!!
Great decor, great drinks great food, and service!
Stopped in to try the restaurant around 9:30 pm. There weren’t any tables available nor at the bar.We were happy to wait but were not even offered an opportunity to put our name on the dinner waitlist but were just turned away. Disappointed.
Great place for Thai food. My boyfriend and I got food to go but it was worth it. A much try the Pad Thai noodles.
Very good spot ! The nachos were amazing and so was the service !
Delicious. Great service. The drinks are HEAVY pours. We’re gonna be regulars here.
Good asian fusion food. Friendly staff.The prices were a little high, but beer was great.
Hidden gem but trust me, food is very good, you need to try Thai Ginger Chicken noodle soup its sooooo good.
Fantastic secret of the neighborhood. Great food and cocktails. Welcoming staff and bartenders who know what they’re doing.Shhh...don’t tell anyone! 😏
A great spot to meet friends. Drinks are a little overpriced to be honest, but the spot is cool. The food is surprisingly great!
Love this place! Super welcoming, festive and relaxed atmosphere. Highly recommend! If I lived here all the time this would for sure be my neighborhood spot ☺️
Quality cocktails, bar and dining experience. Also great hosting smaller gatherings, 10-15 max.
Amazing decor, friendly staff, authentic Southern Asia food with very reasonable price. A great addition to the neighbourhood.
Best spot in the area. Awesome bar with great drinks and a super cool vibe. Food is tasty too.
Super fast delivery, and good food. Everything tasted fresh and good quality. Will definitely order here again.
Amazing food! Refreshing, colorful spirits and wonderful service. Ask for Whitney; she did fantastic!
Sorry, no. The food is pretty much inedible.
A really great place.Good vibes.. hot bartendersWonderful place!!
Kitchen staff are the backbone of this place, keep up the great work. Great location as well.
Great ambience with interesting cocktails and food. Awesome happy hour! Will def be a regular.
Good food and great service during pandemic. The tofu bites and cauliflower wings are amazing
A lovely spot with a cozy atmosphere and staff that are very friendly and accommodating. Neat selection of tasty food and drinks 😋
Amazing food and very friendly place for a first date and a good time with friends! Would recommend to anyone in NYC! 👌
Delicious food and libations! Our server, Ashley, was terrific.
The sort of neighborhood bar you dream about. The mixed drinks are especially terrific.
Charming, generous portions and pretty good wine!
An amazing experience in Harlem
Good cocktail bar/restaurant and great staff
All around good food and energy! Prices are descent as well.
Great atmosphere, drinks and food! Great selection of Sake too!
Food is terrible, everything else is great!
Clean, tasty, and fresh. It’s everything good!
Great neighborhood place. Good food
Great food! Super service.
Great service!
Fantastic addition to the neighborhood. Delicious pinot noir and sliders!
Without a doubt the best neighborhood bar you could ask for
Excellent tofu bites covered in curry.
Good atmosphere and food. Friendly service and cozy
Great service. Great food. 👍
Cool vibes and good drinks!
Great cauliflower wings!
Cant wait to visit again. Could be the new local spot.
Roti with Chicken curry is delicious
Good neighborhood vibe with interesting drinks and food
Really good food and ambiance
Good food&drink and great atmosphere
Great drinks and mood!
Small, cozy, great food.
Love the atmosphere and drinks!
Great atmosphere and friendly staff.
Awesome wings
Love the drinks
Carlos the barteyisbthe best.
Great Love the ambience
Food was fantastic
An excellent neighborhood addition.
Tight
Excellent
Lovely one
Pan Asian.
Absolutely gorgeous place, friendly, delicious, good price, I dont have words saying how good is this place, best restaurant for long time!!!!!
Very good long drinks, decoration and atmosphere!
Service - fuck off
Total reviews rating 4.6
144 Reviews for The Expat 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-18Really cute place. Staff was very accommodating. They can make mocktails from the cocktails they have. We had brunch and it was delicious!
Review №2
2022-03-27I really like The Expat for what they offer, a decent beer and drinks selection and good Asian food. However, they seem to be extremely disingenuous when serving vegans and vegetarians. My girlfriend is a born and raised vegetarian. On numerous occasions, she has asked the staff specifically to make sure the cooks don’t add any fish or oyster sauce. And just about every time (3 out of 5), her food has a slight odor and taste of fish and she gets seriously ill because she’s allergic to seafood. This is both seriously frustrating and maddening. And I feel awful for my girlfriend who gets sick in the process.
Review №3
2022-01-09Great little spot I stumbled upon with Asian fusion food and other goodies. Looks like it could be a great date spot but it was perfect for me solo at the bar. Will def be back to try some of their cocktails
Review №4
2022-03-30I love this place. They have a great selection of drinks to fit anyones needs and the food is on point. Be sure to check out their new late night menu. The atmosphere is fantastic anytime of day or year. It’s the perfect post(or pre) concert/rehearsal hang. The staff is fantastic, friendly, and inventive. They really value their customers. Cheers!
Review №5
2022-06-27We had the firecracker wings, shrimp dimsums, chicken nachos, chicken burger, and Singapore Noodles. For drinks we ordered 2 LIITs (The Blue Drink) and 1 house lager.Everything was great except the Singapore Noodles - will not recommend that. Giving a 5* rating despite the really dry noodles because the wings, nachos and dimsums were outright winners! The Blue Drinks are restricted to 2 per person for a good reason and the staff was really friendly too :)
Review №6
2022-02-15The pad thai was flavorful, and we got some loaded tater tots which was great! My only complaint is the drinks are a bit expensive. Will definitely go back to try some more dishes!
Review №7
2022-03-02Very nice place TVs and big screen playing, and nice music staff was pleasant and informative. Bar tender carlos great mixalalus my drinks were right on and my girl was happy with theDrinks and the food and thats hard to do
Review №8
2022-01-29I really like this place. Fun environment, nice decor. Great happy hour deals until 6. Food is pretty good, a bit on the oily side but lots of nice options. Chicken curry is great. The wings are good. Pad Thai and fried rice pretty standard
Review №9
2021-09-09A great local bar with amazing food, cocktails, and a fun atmosphere. Their cauliflower wings are other-worldly, and they have a great happy hour menu. The staff is always lovely and they decorate beautifully for the seasons. Try the hard kombucha!
Review №10
2022-04-20We love the ExPat and visit every time we are in NY. The food is so thoughtfully prepared and delicious. And the drinks are great too! My kids favorite is the Curried Lemon Pepper Tofu Bites - and they dont even like tofu! I love everything Ive ever eaten here, but on our last visit I devoured the Vietnamese Papaya Salad. There are lots of veggies in all of the dishes which is really nice. Ive only eaten in, but I think this food would also work great as take-out. The servers and bar tenders were all really nice and attentive, and the decor is wonderful!