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Lovely Day
Categories: Restaurants Thai Restaurants Breakfast & Brunch Restaurants Irish Thai, Breakfast & Brunch, Irish [Edit]
196 Elizabeth St(between Prince St & Spring St)
New York, NY 10012
Neighborhood: Nolita
(212) 925-3310
- Nearest Transit:
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Bowery (J)
Spring St (4, 6, 6X)
Grand St (B, D)
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
About This Business:
Star of Siam Thai Kitchen specializes in Authentic Thai Food.
120 reviews for Lovely Day
Review Highlights
"Ginger fried chicken is one of the best appetizers ever..."
(in 8 reviews)
"...dish is the salmon with mashed sweet potatoes, and SO..."
(in 4 reviews)
"Huge fan of their flourless chocolate cake."
(in 7 reviews)
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119 reviews in English
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Review from Vic V.
Manhattan, NY
9/14/2011
Cute and cozy, Lovely Day is in the heart of Nolita. Serves up a mean chow fun and pad thai. Their homemade veggie dumplings are too die for! Melts in your mouth. Dumpling man - watch out! The long beans in garlic sauce are delicious.
Inexpensive, friendly service, killer food, great drinks, and did I mention there is a bar downstairs? Yeah. It's as good as it gets! -
Review from Renee m.
2/7/2012
I've passed by here a few times, before finally stopping by, and I now understand why I have not come here sooner.
I want to preface this review with stating that Service here is excellent!
Moving on to the less than noteworthy items:
- Japanese chicken wings - Tastes just like maggie sauce wings
- Grilled ribs - Almost tastes just like the wings except there was more garlic
overall, we felt our dinner would have been better spent at pheasant next door. -
Review from Maddie O.
9/6/2011
I used to work next door to Lovely Day, and I would always walk by and stare longingly at the off-duty models enjoying pad thai on the sunny sidewalk.
I've eaten in once before, the service was slow and snooty. The food was good, but pricier than other thai places, and with smaller portions.
I recently ordered delivery for a few friends and it took quite a while. My red curry was not as flavorful as many others that I have tried, but it was loaded with plump, fresh, shrimp. The dinner portion seemed to be even smaller than I remember the lunch portion being! It was plenty to fill me up but I'm used to being able to stretch thai takeout for two meals.
If you have a few extra dollars and would like to eat some thai food in a trendy atmosphere, this is your spot. Otherwise, save your money and go to Thai Lemongrass a few blocks away. -
Review from Joyce C.
ROOSEVELT ISL, NY
1/16/2012
This place is cozy and the food is amazing. I fell in love with thai food because of this place. The hours are a little weird, but it's inexpensive and the food is amazing. HOBO NOODLES FOREVER!
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Review from Janice L.
ASTORIA, NY
1/16/2012
Besides having just about the most charming restaurant name in the city and a quaint and pleasant dining atmosphere, Lovely Day boasts a cheerful, relatively unpretentious (and certainly, unpretentiously priced) menu with genuinely interesting infusions and takes on more traditional Asian (Thai/Japanese) fare.
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Review from Jim C.
New York, NY
Updated - 1/3/2012
Came back a couple of more times - Food is a little better, but the bar downstairs (full menu) just kills it!
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1/31/2010
Cute place, great location - I thought the Pad Thai was tasty, and the prices are right. The other… Read more »
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Review from David T.
11/29/2011
Had a nice dinner here.
Fried tofu very nice, edamame could have been a bit warmer. Pad Thai with shrimp tasty and with a nice zing. Red curry with shrimp basically standard execution, nothing special. It's a cozy small restaurant, doesn't look or feel Thai at all and can can get quite noisy as it is very small. -
Review from Jeanna L.
Brooklyn, NY
4/27/2011 1 Check-in Here
I know its supposed to be some kind of Pan-Thai place that fuses modern/trendyness into the food but honestly, I didn't think it was that good. I've had better $8 specials from hole in the wall Thai places.
I had the coconut soup (Tom Kah Kai at Thai Restaurants). The broth of the soup itself was good but there was a shit ton of onions and peppers in it. Just swimming in it with 2 pieces of chicken and mushrooms.
The dish itself was not memorable. There was too many peppers and I've tasted better curry elsewhere.
Try it if you want to be disappointed. You're better off finding a whole in the wall Thai place unless you want to pay $25 for a meal when you can get a better tasting one for $8. -
Review from Try N.
New York, NY
6/9/2011
This place is a hit or miss joint, with a cute retro vibe harkening back to the good ol days of Formica, shabby chic lampshades, floral wallpaper and world globes.
I used to come here regularly for a simple brunch that didn't rob the bank, nearly every week, before they were incapacitated by some sort of leak for several months and were forced to shut down.
Weird fusion of food, but it worked; definitely don't expect authenticity. I loved the place for their seared salmon with mashed sweet potatoes, pad thai, tom yum, chinese broccoli, and one of their classic egg with toast breakfasts.
When I had the rare sweet tooth for breakfast (odd because I love love desserts, just usually not first thing in the morning), I would get their French toast, which was formidable.
Huge fan of their flourless chocolate cake.
All in all, I was a big fan, despite their nonchalant service.
I was disappointed when I found one of my local gems shut down, and psyched when many months later, they were up and running again (this time with a much better bathroom situation, although not as awkward and thus funny). But something happened after they reopened.
The seared salmon, which was my default go-to dish, was no longer consistently yummy. Sometimes it was on the soggy side (yuck), other times, a bit on the fishy side (doubly yuck).
The various times I've returned to try again, the dishes I received were sometimes awesome, other times, overcooked, undercooked, inconsistent in flavor, texture and/or intensity. Pretty sure the only people running the kitchen are line-cooks.
The service got worse. We often had staff that would forget our order, or more often than not, take an eternity (and I'm pretty patient when good food is involved) to take our order or deliver the goods. In fact, a few times, the salmon came out soggy because it had already finished cooking, but too much time had elapsed by the time they got it to the table.
I miss the old Lovely Day where I used to count on having a good meal with just the right vibe for a lazy late Sunday brunch.
I will still occasionally, though rarely, stop by in hopes that it's a good day for Lovely Day.
My bf, however, is far less tolerant and our inconsistent experiences has left an irreparably bad taste in his mouth.
Once there was a time we would both look forward to our Lovely Day brunch. Now, whenever I suggest it when our other options have been exhausted, he just says, "eh."
This flourless chocolate cake, however, still kicks ass. -
Review from Lisa N.
New York, NY
3/23/2011
Yowza....it's been a whole day since I've eaten there and I'm still pissed that I actually paid these people for the food i got.
For beginners, I ordered the Hobo Noodle, which is pretty hard to screw up and even at a sub-par Thai restaurant can still be good. I think you can tell what I am geting at here.....IT WAS AWFUL.... it was sweet and didn't even bare a resemblance to other Hobo Noodles I had. There was hardly any basil (which was the only thing that could even try to mitigate the sweetness) and TONS of red bell peppers with no onions...yeah, i'm totally confused too....
All i can liken that montrosity too is when you go to a really bad thai food restaurant and your pad thai comes out all sweet and red because they most likely used ketchup rather than tamarind to flavor it....
seriously, for a small quaint thai restaurant with awesome food, kick ass drink specials, and a "village vibe" stick with Tai Thai on 1st & 1st... -
Review from Nancy F.
Honolulu, HI
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
An unassuming eatery on Elizabeth St., Lovely Day serves up Asian dishes (not American, as I had assumed).
It had been a while since I've had me some chow fun. Glad Lovely Day was there to bring my taste buds on a nice stroll down memory lane. -
Review from Brandon M.
Brooklyn, NY
2/16/2011
This must be the whitest Thai restaurant on the face of the Earth..
My 'ginger chicken' was just fried chicken with no vegetables or sauce.
I don't get it.
But seriously, this shouldn't be classified as a Thai restaurant- it's more in the vein of an Irish pub, but without the drunken party. -
Review from Alvaro P.
7/28/2011
Really cheap and very tasty food. The coconut noodles are my favorite!
Listed in: Nueva York
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Review from Elizabeth H.
Brooklyn, NY
5/30/2011
Lovely Day is one of my favorite restaurants in NYC. It's not too pricey and every time I eat there, I want to lick my plate! It is sooooooooo good! Actually, I get the same thing every time I go...the seared wild tuna roll with market greens, wasabi and peanut sauce. It is ALWAYS AMAZING! Of course, the price keeps going up, but what doesn't?
I suggest this restaurant to many people, and I take my friends here on occasion and they have ordered lots of different dishes - all with stellar reviews. The summer rolls, green curry, pad thai, seared salmon, and all the deserts, specifically the flourless chocolate cake and crispy banana roll are all very yummy and worth the price.
The cocktails are also made well every time! I enjoy sitting downstairs in the basement where it looks like you just walked into the past. A prohibitionesque vibe with beautiful bar and vintage glasses go well with my outfits and my taste for a nicely crafted martini. Just the thought of it makes me smile.
Thank you, Lovely Day, for being so, well... lovely :] -
Review from Joanna P.
3/16/2011
I had the salmon and mashed sweet potatos. JEEZ YUM.
I enjoy when a venue takes on a totally different atmosphere during the day time vs the night time. I had come here once before with a manpanion at night. We had some drinks in the basement and then took a look upstairs. It was too busy for my liking, but still looked warm and inviting. (I'm basically just a hater and hate when strangers touch me. why I moved to NY and stay here... your guess is as good as mine...)
We came for lunch on a Tuesday this time, and sat upstairs. This time the floor was flooded with sunshine and Waiter had young Mick Jagger hair. Another patron had a blue bob. HE had a blue bob... Yeah so it's one of those places. BUT SO TOTALLY PLEASANT. And the food was so good I didn't have enough time to concentrate on making fun of strangers for a couple hours.
::really wants to make a "lovely day" joke, but is too tired right now:: -
Review from World T.
New York, NY
5/14/2011
Ate here with my sister a week ago. We arrived at noon on a weekday, and the place was virtually empty, so we picked the nice, sunny round table in the front with the view of their quaint Nolita street. They also have really cozy 2-person booths against the wall. I heart booths ; )
My sis ordered the poor man's noodle dish, which is spicy, and I ordered the chow fun version with different veggies that is not spicy, just to have some variation....they're basically the same dish....spicy one was better, frankly....waitress was nice and we had good service....by 1pm, the place was busy and booths were full. I'd definitely come back here to see a friend and eat in the cute booths. Also, I love that they use Stumptown Roasters coffee. -
Review from Zvezdana O.
New York, NY
1/9/2011
I've been here about 3 or 4 times now, obviously not because I love the place (note the measly 3 stars), but because one of my friends lives on the same block and also, happens to love this place.
What I do love about Lovely Day is its name and its rustic, shabby romantic ambiance. I LOVE IT!!! It is so cozy and I love sitting in there.
The food is OK, nothing to write home about. Average at best. Their flourless chocolate cake however is downright amazing.
The service is spotty and sometimes with a little unnecessary attitude.
Can I just sit here and talk all night? That would be great! All the rest... meh. -
Review from Galvin C.
4/14/2011
I must have ordered takeout from here at least two dozen times, and I don't think I've ever ordered anything but the Chow Fun. (Okay, there has been some experimentation with the Pad Thai, which is good but no comparison.) Because the Chow Fun is delicious and there is no need to order anything else; it is always piping hot, easily meeting RDA levels for salty and brown, and with an ideal noodle/greens/egg/beef ratio. And of course you order it with beef, because Chow Fun/Pad See Ew is demonstrably the best with beef, assuming the quality of meat is up to spec, which it is here. I am confident in saying there is no way you will not enjoy the Chow Fun here unless you are heir to some sort of far-reaching Chow Fun empire. Their Chow Fun is so delightful it is even worth my repeatedly undergoing the mild degradation of ordering a dish called Chow Fun and then having to give them my last name of "Chow." (I prefer not to give my first name when phoning in deliveries, because there is no way it's not being misheard as Calvin/Alvin/Gavin or, I swear to God, "Garbin.")
One time out of pure habit I said "Chow Fun" for my name as well as my order, thus forever creating for the person on the other end of the phone line an absurd reality in which a man calling to order Chow Fun is also, however improbably, named Chow Fun.
I have only eaten in the actual restaurant once, and it was kind of a cramped sweltering overly-tattooed-cashier/annoyingly-vintage-registe r hipster nightmare, so I'll probably stick with delivery, thanks. -
Review from Emily F.
Manhattan, NY
8/7/2011
Had brunch here last Sunday with a friend and was happy to be able to walk in here and get a table at 1pm. Place is adorable--think diner from the 40s with small booths, jazz, and an old record player. Menu is chaotic to say the least. Thai and Irish? Had the pad thai with beef which looked good but the beef was super stringy and the noodles were pretty greasy. My friend had eggs and toast with burned edges and strangely fried potatoes. Again, nice atmosphere but not much of an eating spot. Would come back just for coffee and as a backup place without a wait.
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Review from Nico G.
Brooklyn, NY
3/13/2011
I don't know if it was because of our foreign accents but these guys calculated their gratuity as 20% AFTER tax and tried to tell us that it was the rule. They were quite obnoxious so we gave up. Never again.
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Review from Grace Y.
7/23/2010
The good: The food was delicious. Asian fusion, leaning towards Thai. I'm still dreaming about the mirin marinated fish over soba noodles I had.
The bad: The restaurant is tiny, cramped and stuffy. The wait for a table was longer than the hostess had told us. We sat at the bar to wait because the hostess told us we could, but were kicked off a few minutes later because we were waiting for a table instead of ordering food at the bar (we couldn't even order appetizers because we were waiting for a table). The bartender was also kind of mean to us. It was a very frustrating expereince service wise, and we almost walked away after 30 minutes of waiting.
So, food was superb, but service was annoying. -
Review from T. W.
Montauk, NY
2/14/2011
Not sure the name of our waitress, but she was a sweetheart. Great bloody mary, good food and interesting customers. If your considering it just try it you wont be dissapointed
Get the coconut soup, skip the tuna. Dank espresso. -
Review from Emily I.
Mamaroneck, NY
2/25/2011
I really like this place. Small and quaint and intimate. Good food. The salmon is good.
My favorite part: The cocktail with muddled basil and lemonade. -
Review from Nadia M.
New York, NY
3/18/2011
Wow is all I can say. Horrible service. The waiter lost our ticket so our order came an hour later. He didn't even check in with us at all. The plate that did come, was NOT even our food. It was a similar but more expensive dish that they then charged us for after telling us that we should have known not to eat it despite never seeing a single dish or having any sort of psychic ability to know(what lousy immature service).They were HORRIBLE. Even the patrons were obnoxious- loud, wannabe trendy people. Then the icing on the cake was the table behind us who literally had not showered since they were born. NEVER AGAIN!! how is this place even in business? Wow!!!!
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Review from Yosh H.
8/17/2007
Lovely Day is another one of those places that you've "walked by several times before, have peaked your interest, and you always wanted to try." Well, next time you walk by Lovely Day, GO IN! The atmosphere is quaint/intimate with small tables and the lush Gauguin-red wallpaper. And there is a great bar of only 6 stools to eat a relaxing meal while chatting with the staff.
For take-out today, I tried the lunch set of Hobo noodles (sauted wide noodles with spicy red sauce, red chili, bell peppers, onions, and fresh thai basil), dumplings, and edamame. For less than $10, this was a deal not only because the food was delicious but also, they didn't skimp on the portions (with the exception of the 2 dumplings). But be warned, my co-workers grew jealous of my fantastic lunch and so will yours if you bring Lovely Day back to work with you. But then again, what's so wrong with that? -
Review from Kira C.
Katonah, NY
7/27/2011
I had an early dinner here with a big group on a July evening. The place is adorable with a fairly extensive menu.
Started with the chili garlic long beans, which were awesome. Others at the table couldn't help trying them (I may have finished all of the delicious sauce after the beans were gone). The coconut curry soup was unappealingly sweet, but not terrible. My brother ordered the flank steak, and I think fared better.
Despite the fact that we were the only ones in the restaurant when we first arrived, service was extremely slow and we had to push a lot to get water refills and things like steak knives (speaking of which, the water was warm and served in tiny glasses, something I don't understand for this kind of restaurant in the summer). And be warned: they only take American Express, something else I found extremely annoying (not to mention elitist).
I would give this place another chance, just because of the great atmosphere, the awesome appetizer, and the delicious-looking menu. Also the cocktail list, which looks great. -
Review from Anna S.
Brooklyn, NY
10/30/2010
Had dinner with a friend here on a friday night. The place was busy but we got seated at the bar without a wait - only downside is that the stools have no back and the foot bar is too low for a shorty like myself.
We got hot rum cider (strong and delicious), vegetable dumplings and fried chicken nuggets, but the standout of the meal was vegetable fried rice with shrimp (you can also order it with tofu, chicken or beef). The chocolate cake which sat right in front of me looked delicious but alas, I'll have to come back for it another time.
*Accepts only AmEx. -
Review from Arthur O.
Greenwich Village, New York, NY
2/26/2008
Apparently there's a good reason why this restaurant is called Lovely Day as opposed to Lovely Night.
Sure, the werewolf turns into a decrepit and cursed being only a few times of the month governed on the shape of the moon. But Lovely Day? You just have to wait for the sun to go down.
But then again, I haven't been to Lovely Day before the curfew, so I'm basing the benefit of the doubt entirely on fellow Yelpers that adore it - I mean, praises that conjure up images of Wong Kar-wai films? Nonetheless, having witnessed its gruesome face by the moonlight, I wouldn't be shocked if by some Irish-Thai sorcery Lovely Day clouds its patrons' judgments when powered by the sun.
Thai food being the most agreeable cuisine for your esophagus when projectile-vomiting after heavy malt liquor consumption, I coaxed a few dear friends of mine to try Lovely Day before we celebrated Dre Day at 205 Club http://www.yelp.com/bi....
By the time we witnessed our server ignore us for an unreasonable amount of time, trip over various objects - including her own foot - and needing reminders about the drink order, we realized that our dining experience would not be so lovely.
Apparently, after sunset, the crew at Lovely Day is the epitome of what's wrong with young America: rendered completely useless due to their laziness aided by utter drunkenness. The line cooks - I don't think there was even a chef in the kitchen - were content with their microwaves as their culinary weapons of choice. The drunken/bitchy follies of the servers boiled to the climax of the night that featured plates and glassware hitting the floor in the most fitting demonstration of their incompetence.
I think the best thing about Lovely Day is that you don't have to ask for chopsticks. As opposed to waiting 30 minutes for them, you just pluck them right out of the cylindrical container on the table. -
Review from michele l.
Brooklyn, NY
1/7/2008
Ironically, a visiting Brit introduced me to this restaurant. His friends over in the UK recommend it to everyone. If a TINY restaurant gets recommendations from another country, you know it has to be good.
It definitely did not disappoint. I have been here at least 10 times since then, and everyone I bring to the restaurant falls in love with it. I always get the pad thai, which is one of the best I've had. They give you huge portions for your money. Also try the banana dessert! Oh, and an important note is they only accept Discover, so make sure you bring cash. -
Review from kimy l.
San Francisco, CA
5/2/2008
Went to dinner here with Sharon and her cousin Monica. The food is pretty good. We had pad see ew, thai style coconut chicken soup, chinese broccoli, and green curry with chicken.
The place kind of looks like shabby chic which is what I wouldn't expect for a place that serves Thai food. Not sure what the categorize this as. -
Review from Sam P.
New York, NY
10/18/2007
Holy restaurant schizophrenia, Batman! It's a brunch place. No, it's a thai place. No, it's a diner. No, it's an Irish hipster haven. Actually, it's all of the above. And it's a damn cute little place too.
Came here for lunch a while ago with two of my favorite old school Elites, Billy A and Jessica A upon the suggestion of the latter. The menu is as varied as can be, but not in that overwhelming 17 page plastic diner menu kind of way - with everything from a complete Irish Breakfast to Hobo Noodles, to Edamame. I had an omelette, my companions both went with the Asian offerings. We had one server mishap involving a spilled salad, but other than that the service was great.
Decor is that nice rustic Nolita mismatched furniture look. I'm over it at some places, but it works here. Unforced and natural. I'm a fan. A great place to stop into no matter what you're in the mood for. -
Review from Alexis B.
Chicago, IL
6/27/2011
Exactly what I pictured when imagining an old world French bistro with the aromatic pleasantries of a Thai/Vietnamese resto from the 50s. Decent service, great food, "lovely" atmosphere, the best neighborhood. We went at 6:30 and it was dead. By 7:15, there was a wait.
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Review from Kevin M.
Manhattan, NY
10/26/2011
I luv this place...try the rib sandwich and egg.....fantasticcccc....just a cool, easy place with friendly staff...i am a convert !!!
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Review from Slava R.
New York, NY
11/18/2007
Had Brunch @ Lovely with no reservations. Short wait followed by fantastic food and beautiful people. This small thai/irish dinner is tucked away on the best street in Manhattan - Elizabeth street. The service tends to be slow and unconcerned, but the food makes simple an art form. My friends love the coffee and I would highly recommend the fresh oj (warning - its pulpy). The eggs dishes are good, the bacon is to die for (friends talking again), and if you are ready for a heartier meal there are several thai options (e.g. pad thai) to choose from. When the weather allows, it is awesome to sit out front and do some people watching. Dont miss this spot if you are looking for an education in style. One big bonus is without even ordering dessert you will leave happy - because the clientele is sweet!
Meal Details - Eggs Norwegian, OJ -
Review from Amy S.
Brooklyn, NY
8/22/2006
My favorite end of the month and broke until my next paycheck place! You can get FABULOUS chicken, shrimp, tofu or beef pineapple fried rice for $4.50!!!!! In SOHO! What a treat. Also lots of hotties are working the floor and behind the bar.
To tease the lactose intolerant in me, the flourless chocolate cake might be the greatest thing on earth aside from my husband.
Be careful, this place is always crowded."Listed in: Food for the Lactose…, Favorite Elizabeth/Mott Street…
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Review from Jessica B.
Brooklyn, NY
8/8/2006
I love the wallpaper here, OH, and the food too. They have sort of a fusion cuisine going on...mostly Thai food with some American flair thrown in. The drinks are more confused, some are sake and some are beer margaritas? I say throw the labels to the curb and dig in. The chow fun is delicious as are the dumplings and pad thai.
The servers are a bit obtuse and clearly never eat the food as they seem to be having an anorexic club in addition to waiting tables.
Oh well, more for us!Listed in: The Places I Go Out
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Review from phong-lan h.
New York, NY
7/28/2010
Another great spot -casual and friendly place to chill
Handmade vegetable dumplings for a light fare. Panfried, good peas, Straight up soy dipping sauce --I would of added chopped ginger to give it another dimension --but hey that's just me.
Bonus was the great rosé --organic and sustainable $9
My friend enjoyed the mushroom miso --said it was the best she had : wondered if it was bc of her fast --fasting does that -heightens flavors.
Glad they are around still --we used to order the chow fun noodles --4 yrs ago which were off the hook. -
Review from Jess R.
New York, NY
1/12/2010 2 Check-ins Here
The first time I came to Lovely Day was about 3 years ago. I was interning in NYC and my priorities for dinner were the following:
1. very delicious
2. very, very cheap
Using these two very important criteria to filter my search, I stumbled upon Lovely Day and headed out the door for some good ol' NYC Thai Fusion.
My experience with LD was breathtaking. Astounding. Magnificent.
1 year and a couple months later, I went back to Lovely Day (fear not, I'd been back many times in between), and was devastated when I was greeted not by the smells of wondrous food and a hipster hostess, but by a sign that read something along the lines of 'we will hope to open in October, thank you for your support!' Needless to say, I was devastated - especially when hearing that there had been a building conflagration that had nearly burned my Lovely Day down to the ground!
Fast forward to about a year later. Lovely Day reopens. Life is grand again.
I've been here countless times, and have had consistently great meals for shockingly low prices. My favorites include the ginger fried chicken app (the dipping sauce - aaamazing!), summer rolls, salmon, pad thai (a little spicy), and the Thai chow fun. For dessert, you can't go wrong with the flourless chocolate cake or the carrot cake with custard. Also, the beer margaritas are delicious and a really great idea! You order a beer, and for a few bucks more, the waiter will give you a salted glass with some marg mix. Pour in the beer and voila!
The interior could not be more charmingly kitschy: old fashioned red-pleather booths, floral stamped walls, a bathroom in a random little cabin structure (it used to be a TINY bathroom with a chalkboard painted wall - I miss writing on it!), and a three-walled kitchen that sometimes emits fiery bursts from its fogged windows. The interior reminds me of a restaurant that would have been featured in the play "Rent".
In short: come here!! The food and atmosphere are consistently great (this is a true "New York" restaurant - great to bring out-of-towners to if they want a non "touristy" experience), and the surrounding area is adorable.
If you can't already tell, I come here a lot, and will continue to in years to come. Especially because my priorities for dinner haven't changed much (if at all) from 3 years ago!
Thank you, Lovely Day, for never disappointing me and for always being so delicious. You are definitely my favorite restaurant in NYC!
I'm so glad that you survived the fire! -
Review from Joan C.
Brooklyn, NY
2/22/2008
I agree with the other reviewers who complain about the bitchy waitresses. They are clearly NOT having a lovely day at all. Food is pretty good (although I try not to think about it as Thai food. that would ruin it.) and cute ambiance. But what kind of a joint decides to ONLY accept ONE credit card and then decides to make that ONE credit card the discover card??? Hey, I dated a guy who was enamored of his discover card. Everywhere we went, he'd ask, do you take discover? Then act all shocked & hurt when they inevitably said "NO". He was in love the with cash back feature. I get that. But dude. NOBODY USES DISCOVER CARD.
Hmm. I digress.
Long beans are great (and i'm pretty sure a Chinese dish, but hey, why am I being so culturally discriminating anyway, this is 2008), veggie dumplings great, fried tofu way too sweet, kimono shrimp also too sweet. I'll have to come back for the Irish breakfast. Which reminds me. I know a gal who's half Thai, half Irish, aka "Thairish". This could, like, totally be her if she were a restaurant! -
Review from Nathalie D.
New York, NY
4/25/2010
I have wanted to come to Lovely Day for a while now. The cuuuuuute sign with two people walking on the grass, with the title 'Lovely Day' just appealed to me.
After finally getting out of bed around 1- I headed to Lovely Day to hopefully counter act this rain were having. :(
Upon arriving, I was surprised to see that the coffee was STUMPTOWN coffee. They are a local roasting company who makes excellent espresso. Lovely Day is a brunch/thai food place. An odd combination if you think about it, but actually it works very very well.
We ordered:
Omelet with tomato and avocado- comes with ginger potatoes, and mesclun salad. Julienne salad with chili sauce, peanuts and lime and chinese broccoli. Oh and of course, two lattes!
The food took a while to get to us, but once it did- it was worth the wait. The Chinese broccoli was made with soy, garlic, and ginger. SOOO amazing. The omelet was made with FREE RANGE eggs and better than any omelet I can make with my $8 eggs from the farmers market. The julienne salad was the kicker of the entire meal. It had cut up cabbage but the sauce was to die for. I would come back just for this.
Overall, this cute and quaint little cafe/restaurant is a must if you are looking for great cheapish food. Our entire meal was just over $20.
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