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"Nouvelle diner food" "spun well" is the genre of this "groovy" "album"-themed Thai-American in Hell's Kitchen; its "old LP menus", "action figures of Michael Jackson to the Spice Girls" and "quirky" "wanna-be actor" staff make it a "fun" "locals" place. And the price is right. - Zagat Come check our NEW Upper West Side location at 507 Columbus Ave!

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4 Star Rating - Very good 3 reviews – Review Vynl

(212) 974-2003

754 9th AVE. 51st St.
New York, NY 10019

Editorial Description by Citysearch
At this Asian-accented Theater District diner, the cast of regulars is as colorful as the decor.
Rated 9.2 out of 10 by Citysearch.

3 Reviews of Vynl in New York

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Loving Vynl  4 Star Rating - Very good

The atmosphere is much busier since they moved to this new location. The food is consistently good and I always enjoy there lively brunch. Great place to hang and eat with your vegetarian friend too.

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fine, but why the fuss?  3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

Vynl is a preferred meeting place for the many young media types who work in the neighborhood. It took me a few goes before I finally said out loud: I don't get it. The food is good enough, sure, and the LP-menus are kitschy fun. But there's much better Thai to be had (Wondee Siam, for one), with less hyper atmosphere. It's good if your crowd is mixed in preferences, as the menu is more extensive than just Thai. Not bad, but nothing worth seeking out either.

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FABULOUS  5 Star Rating - World class

I've been to all of them now,,, I totally love the one on Second Ave and about 78th Street. The place is alot of fun and so alive, I brought some out of town guests and they felt it was so NEW YORK, just a great scene with great food and loads of trnedy people too. I discovered it from www.newnewyorker.com

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i loved it 4 Star Rating - Very good

This is the way it should be. There were a lot of people on this Saturday night, but it never got too loud. Our food was timed perfectly. Our wait team was on top of everything, including some fantastic recommendations. Dinner was really quite fine for all of us - steaks and fish and lovely sides of mac and cheese and chopped salad. Dessert... yum...

Overall a memorable night for a special occasion. Loved it.

Posted 11/23/08 at 4:55pm

BRAVOO! 4 Star Rating - Very good

Their food is reliably delicious and reasonably priced. By now I've had just about everything they make -- and you really can't go wrong. Just read the menu and wait until your mouth starts watering ... and order that item. You can bring all kinds of people here, because the menu includes Asian, American, and European-inspired fare -- so it doesn't matter what folks are in the mood for! The dishes are simple, tasty, filling, and made with lots of love and attention.

Posted 10/28/08 at 4:29pm

Vynl - You'll love the vibe! 5 Star Rating - World class

Love the Theme! Ok, Like a Big kid I had to peak into each of the bathrooms, too cool. Ya gotta go see to understand. I met Brian the manager and he was so inviting and welcoming. We stayed at least an hour longer than plan for another round after a great meal. I had the Tuna. Fabulous! Great place, so glad my friend Arnold suggested we stop in after the Gadzillion Bubble show, which was really cute, who knew you could do soooo much with a Bubble and to boot, we sat one aisle over from Tom Cruise, a bubbly ;) Thursday to start the weekend off right.

Pros: Great Theme
Cons: None found
Posted 10/10/08 at 7:20am

If you are not a gay ( GUY ) be aware . 1 Star Rating - Unsatisfactory

I never been so mistreated in a restaurant before, from the hostess not knowing what she was doing, to the bartender assuming I didnt need the mananger from a flippy Waiter waiter with a bad attitude . Serious, hospitality ?? WOW - If you are not a gay guy with with D*** hanging out I assume you cannot get service at that place. Its one thing to be gay friendly because they make your place trendier but hey... Let it run it for you and this is what you get !! DRAMA !! I will totally never step at this place once again . Cannot compliang about the food because I did not had a chance to eat it . Hospitality its not found at this location . Bad service and attitude its for sure the last thing I seak when going out to dinner . After asking for a table and being told that it would take 25 min - after walking around the block we come back and ask the status of the table ( the hostess told us ) I told you 25 min .. How long has it been ?? HELLO >....... Thats how you talk with a guess, I don't care if had been one minute . If they know anything about customer serivce, they should know that is not it . If I ask for the manager I do not need the waiter to tell me I do not need to talk to him .. thats for me to decide . And over all, the prima donna's who are used to offer 1/2 good customer serivces got upset once someone who actually didnt take their half CAN service .
Oh, and the table I waited for 1/2 hour didnt exist because they had a private party ... Someone forgot to mention that too !!
Never gain .

Posted 06/24/08 at 8:31pm

Swanky and Good 5 Star Rating - World class

This place has some really great food and a really cute atmosphere. It makes me love HK!

Posted 02/14/08 at 3:24pm