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Top 10 spots for authentic crawfish to Enjoy in New York City

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🦞 Crawfish
🎯 Authentic
🍽️ Lunch Spot
🦞 Fresh Seafood
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Seafood restaurant with spacious, clean decor and projected ocean visuals creates a lively, rave-like atmosphere with blinking lights and upbeat music. Families enjoy paper-covered tables for drawing, while the crowd appreciates fresh, flavorful seafood and diverse cocktails.

People are saying

"I loved the beautiful and lively atmosphere."

"The seafood here is fresh and tastes amazing."

"The food is tasty and worth the price."

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Happy hour is from 1 PM to 7 PM.

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The happy hour offers $3 beer.

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Mighty Crab has a great lunch special on seafood boils.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🦞 Seafood
🥘 Food
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Seafood restaurant offers spacious, well-designed interior with immaculate cleanliness and thoughtful amenities like handwashing stations and mouthwash. Atmosphere carries a strong Cajun spice aroma, creating a lively yet clean vibe. Guests enjoy highly praised seafood boils and lobster rolls alongside a selection of soju and beer.

People are saying

"I loved the spicy Louisiana-style crawfish seafood boil."

"The crawfish and seafood boil tasted fresh and flavorful."

"I was surprised to find great crawfish here."

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Oyster special on Tuesdays costs $1.50 each.

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Lunch specials are available from 12pm to 3pm.

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Happy hour features discounted oysters on Tuesdays.

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🦞 Crawfish
🎯 Authentic
🥟 Dumpling
🏷️ Affordable
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Newly renovated space offers calming atmosphere with Chinese-style lighting and comfortable seating. Bold, aromatic Mala Xiangguo and authentic Sichuan dishes bring true flavors. Fresh, big crawfish delivers a super flavorful taste that stands out.

People are saying

"I found the food here to be authentic and varied."

"The food feels truly authentic like in China."

"The soup dumplings and spicy dishes taste authentic."

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The restaurant is accommodating to large parties, suitable for groups of 7 or more.

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You can refill the rice noodles for free, making it a great value.

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The dry hotpot is affordable and comes in a hefty amount.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🍲 Étouffée
🍲 Crawfish Étouffée
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Small space with intimate setting offers cozy New Orleans charm. Menu features authentic Louisiana comfort food like gumbo and red beans & rice. Crawfish étouffée shines with bold, spicy flavor alongside fried crawfish and remoulade salad.

People are saying

"The crawfish etouffee tastes rich and satisfying."

"I loved the authentic New Orleans flavors in the gumbo and red beans."

"The crawfish etouffee was truly something special."

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The oyster happy hour is from 5:30 to 6:30 PM with half-off oysters.

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Seating is limited if you want to sit indoors.

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You can order half portions of most entrees for easy sampling.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🌙 Late Night Spot
🍖 Barbecue
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Small space blends motorcycle club decor with exposed brick and a karaoke stage for a lively vibe. Authentic Northeastern Chinese barbecue shines with well-seasoned skewers of beef, lamb, pork, and spicy mala crawfish. Live music and late-night cocktails complete the energetic scene.

People are saying

"I love the fun vibe with tasty food and music."

"I found the barbecue to be authentic and delicious."

"The crawfish here are juicy, spicy, and bursting with Cajun flavor."

Good to know

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The restaurant has a happy hour from 4 PM to 6 PM with $1 lamb skewers.

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Expect a 40-minute wait for food during peak hours.

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The menu is a scan-to-order format for efficient service.

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🦞 Crawfish
🎯 Authentic
🏷️ Affordable
🏷️ Cheap
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Spacious seating and comfortable couches create a relaxed dining area with simple modern decor reflecting Chongqing hot pot style. The atmosphere is cozy and lively, supported by a clean sauce bar and a variety of free snacks and drinks. Tables offer reasonable separation, making it suitable for groups and casual gatherings.

People are saying

"The authentic hot pot broth here is flavorful and gets even better as it simmers."

"The hotpot has authentic flavors and fresh ingredients."

"I love the rich, authentic broths here."

Good to know

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$1 beers are available at the restaurant.

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The Christmas Special allows four people to eat while only one pays.

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You have two hours to eat and cannot leave food behind.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🇺🇸 American Food
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Small space with fewer than 25 seats creates an intimate vibe with chef's passion visible. Dishes blend authentic Cajun flavors and fresh Korean twists in a laid-back setting. Crawfish kimbap and boil offer bold flavors that match the lively, soulful jazz atmosphere.

People are saying

"The authentic Cajun and Korean mashup here is unforgettable."

"The Korean-Cajun blend tastes fresh and authentic."

"I keep dreaming about their crawfish bibimbap."

Good to know

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Making a reservation is recommended because the restaurant is often fully booked.

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The lunch special is time-sensitive and can be missed if not planned properly.

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KJUN is BYOB (Bring Your Own Bottle), so bring your favorite drink.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🥘 Food
🦞 Fresh Seafood
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Seafood boil restaurant with spacious, clean interior and nautical decor creates a calm, laid-back atmosphere. Music plays softly, enhancing the family-friendly vibe with thoughtful touches like crayons for toddlers. Cocktails stand out with strong, creative drinks including adult Capri Suns and Caribbean blue cocktails.

People are saying

"The seafood is fresh and the sauces are delicious."

"It's a cozy spot I love bringing my family to."

"The place has a nice vibe that's great for dates."

Good to know

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Go on Tuesdays for $1 oysters all day.

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It takes less than 20 minutes for the food to come.

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The restaurant closes at 10:15 PM.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🏷️ Affordable
🍾 Bottomless
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Large space with stylish decor offers a calm setting for groups. Enjoy authentic grilled fish and frogs alongside spicy crawfish and free appetizers. All-you-can-eat hot pot and BBQ include skewers for about $47 per person.

People are saying

"I love the fresh ingredients and wide food choices."

"It's a great spot with a nice vibe and good food."

"You can get all-you-can-eat crawfish, hot pot, and skewers here."

Good to know

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The event costs $39.99 and includes three meals.

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You can eat unlimited grilled fish at the event.

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Expect low wait times compared to other hotpot places.

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🎯 Authentic
🦞 Crawfish
🍽️ Lunch Spot
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Spacious dining area with high ceilings and ample seating creates an inviting environment. Energy stays lively and energetic, suitable for casual meals and celebrations. Self-serve bars and innovative ordering via iPad add a modern touch to the experience.

People are saying

"The food is fresh, tasty, and offers great variety."

"Demar made our meal feel special with his friendly care."

"I thought the Korean hot pot was authentic and distinctly Korean."

Good to know

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You have a time limit of 2 hours for your meal.

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The price for the all-you-can-eat option is $22 per person.

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Unlimited appetizers are available during your meal.