Republic Restaurant

It's a great place to hang out for a laid back carefree evening with a friend. I enjoy the food and drinks - it's really good to share with unpretentious folks - a different kind of vibe.

I am consistently disappointed with this restaurant. People love it and I don't know why. The sauces are watered down and soupy although fresh tasting. There are so many other restaurants near Union Square...check one out.

I went to Republic last weekend for the first time and it was great! Their food was inexpensive but DELICIOUS! I had the pad thai and it's probably the best I've ever had! I highly recommend it! The atmosphere is modern and hip, and the service is friendly!

so it's loud, trendy and the waiters won't let you look at their fun computerized devices that they use to take your order, but i always seem to wind up here. they make good noodle soups (but for some annoying reason, you can't change the noodles) and the service is really fast, and everything is more or less under $10.

Republic may look a bit daunting at first. The restaurant looks like an ultra hip, modern loft with photos of beautiful people on the walls. However, it is a very inexpensive place with a creative take on broth noodles and cold noodles. Definately try the grilled calamari skewers and for vegetarians, try the Vietnamse Vegetable Cold Noodles! YUM!

PROS: Cheap, Decor, Service
CONS: No substitution allowed with menu.