"A unique dining experience on the UES usually involves at least $100 per person. Eating at Bangklyn East Harlem is a way around that though. This Thai counter-service spot doubles as a vintage clothing store, and the owner used to be a big deal in the Bangkok streetwear scene. So, when you take a casual date or a friend here, you can brag with confidence that Alexander Wang also ate at Bangklyn once - try to say that with as little pretention as possible." - Hannah Albertine, Bryan Kim