87 Ludlow

Love love love 87 Ludlow. The food is delicious--exactly like an elevated Filipino tapas bar in Manila would be. For pork eaters, the adobo kebab is a must try! Service is excellent and the drinks are good. We were surrounded by couples, so it seems like a great place to go on a date, too. As for me, I'll be coming back with more friends, so we can order more dishes! Haha. Try to checkout Ligaw, the adjoining bar: the eponymous drink is a must-try.

Wow!!! Me and my best friend went here for valentines, the food and service was amazing!!!!!! The octopus was perfect, the short rib divine, crab congee and oysters AMAZING. Definitely coming back to try more😝😝 get their yuzu cava!

I celebrated my 32nd birthday here with 12 of my friends, and it was truly unforgettable! 🥰 Hands down the best filipino restaurant I’ve ever been to 🫶 even my friends said they’ll definitely come back. The food was authentic and flavorful, the service was excellent, and the owners were so kind and friendly. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, making us feel right at home. Highly recommend this place if you’re looking for delicious Filipino food and genuine hospitality! 🇵🇭

The dishes are small, tapas-style, but really delicious. We went as a party of two, and the table felt a bit tiny. It’s probably best to go during happy hour. The staff were friendly and nice, but since it gets busy, you might have to wait a little. I thought it would be a great place to have a birthday party at one of the bigger tables next time. The food was truly amazing!

A must-try—we had the best dining experience in the Lower East Side! They were able to accommodate our friends’ intimate wedding dinner with top-notch dishes and service from their crew. The food satisfied my Asian/Filipino palate. I’ll definitely be back and recommend 87 Ludlow to friends. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

We came to 87 Ludlow as a group of three and had such a great experience. The food was amazing, and we were lucky to catch their happy hour — the tapas were incredible! The Panang Curry with mussels was our favorite dish. Great vibe, great food, definitely coming back!

We had a group of 22 people dine at the restaurant and the food, atmosphere and staff were all fabulous! Food were reasonably priced and delicious! Our favorite was the adobo with rice, uni palabok, crispy pata, sisig and bone marrow rice but we also had paella, salad and callos which were all very flavorful as well! After dinner we went downstairs to the speak easy lounge which was a perfect ending to our night! Chef Aries, his team and his wife were all very gracious and accommodating to our large group which sometimes can get a little rowdy but they handled us like the pro they are! If you have a large party or even a few friends, do not hesitate to bring them here! I already made a few dates with some friends tp visist the place when I go back to the big Apple from San Diego. Thank you chef Aries and team!

What an amazing time we’ve had. We had a private event at 87 Ludlow and it did not disappoint. The food is amazing, service is top class and the owner Aries and Amanda are just the most beautiful people. Their staff, are very attentive. Cocktails are amazing. And also there’s a speak easy bar in the basement and what an ambiance it has. Very much highly recommended! Till my next return to NYC. Love from London!

They are located just off of Delaney St on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The cuisine come from Spain-Filipino inspiration. The staff is very friendly and I never seem to have an empty glass of water because they fill it so quickly. Walking in the entrance it seems deceiving thinking that this place is small. But as you walk through, you can tell that there are plenty of seats/tables. I would recommend smaller groups of parties to eat in as the seating is very intimate. I was taken away by the food. This was the first time I tried Isaw and it was amazing. The Uni Palabok was definitely interesting to see on the menu so we had to try it. It was very surprising how well uni and palabok came together. The pork belly was very juicy and flavorful. The adobo rice that came with it was very good as well. The Pulpo Romesco can seem like it's a small portion, but when cut up nicely it fed the 2 of us well. Of course, we also had to try the Oyster Sisig. Like everything else, it was very good. The only thing I miss when it comes to sisig was crispy-ness. But being Oyster, I can understand how there wasn't much crispy in the entree. Definitely would recommend this place. Very nice place to introduce your pallet into the finer side of Filipino Cuisine.

5 stars Ambiance: upscale, chic. Some of the tables are closely spaced together, but outside of that love the decor and environment. Service: outstanding. Glasses were always full, servers were very attentive, and food was brought out quickly. Food: elevated Filipino + Spanish Humba buns: delicious. Classic Bone marrow steak fried rice: the best dish we had. The rice was spectacular and the bone marrow took it over the top. It was a perfect balance of fat, salt, and savory. I could not stop eating it and wish i could have ordered more! Crispy pata: delicious. Skin was crunchy, meat was tender. Great sauce Shortrib: fell off the bone. Pineapple chimichurri went really well with this and the pata. Overall, we loved everything we ate. The flavor combinations and profiles were unique. The menu was extensive and I wish we could have tried more. Having said that, I will be back and highly recommend. Loved this restaurant.

4.5 STARS Date: Friday, January 12th, 2024 Time: 7:30pm Party of: 7 What: Birthday Dinner (had a reservation) *OYSTER SISIG: fried oysters in tempura batter, japanese mayo, quail egg ($13) *PULPO ROMESCO: grilled octopus, romesco, pineapple chimichurri ($15) *SPANISH PORK SISIG: pig's ear and snout, onion, japanese mayo ($10) *LENGUA ESTOFADO: beef tongue, red wine sauce, tomato, thyme ($12) *CHORIZO SHRIMP AL AJILLO: garlic confit, chorizo, shrimp ($12) x2 *TRUFFLE SCALLOPS: raw scallops, yuzu truffle, masago ($12) x3 *PANANG CURRY MUSSELS: panang paste, garlic, coconut milk, side of sourdough ($14) *RED WINE SHORTRIB MECHADO: short rib, red wine sauce, thyme, mashed potato ($26) *SIZZLING CRISPY PATA: deep fried boneless pork hock, tamarind ($28) *BONE MARROW STEAK FRIED RICE: rice cooked in wagyu fat, rib eye, garlic, bone marrow ($26) x2 *UNI PALABOK: sea urchin, ikura, smoked tinapa ($24) x2 *CRAB ALIGUE TORTA: crab meat, egg, crab fat fried rice ($24) x2 *Bottle Los Vascos, Cabernet Sauvignon ($50) *Bottle Aruma, Malbec ($50) x2 *Espresso Martini ($14) x2 *Yuzu Guava ($14) x2 *Sochu Ginger ($14) We were celebrating two birthdays. This was the restaurant of choice for one of the bday boys. I showed up a little early with two of the guys, so we started off with drinks at the bar. The bartender was sweet and attentive. We asked for drink recommendations and she made the yuzu cocktail. It was light and refreshing which is what I was in the mood for. (I believe they only have a beer and wine license.) Dinner was in kind of private area off in the corner. It was nice to have a little space of our own. The food was delish! I love sea urchin, so the uni palabok was up my alley. And the bone marrow steak friend rice? Rich, flavorful, and savory! We should have only ordered one of each main as we had a lot of leftovers for all those dishes. I think the server recommended two of each, but we should have just done one and ordered more if needed. Just a tip if you are in a big party and just want to try a bunch of things. Fun spot to have a birthday dinner!

Had an amazing dinner here tonight! Food was incredible. Wonderful service. Every staff member was so friendly and attentive. Super impressed with the flavors and presentation of everything. Highly recommend. Will definitely go back!

It's about 3.8. This place's fairly new that I was able to walk in without a reservation. Food was like a fusion Filipino tapas, which was interesting. The sauce in the mussel was to die for! It was super flavorful that I wish there's more bread to soak up all the sauce. The oyster sisig was much better than expected. However, the steak and bone marrow didn't taste as good as it looked. Steak was overcooked and chewy in texture and fried rice was a bit heavy in soy sauce.

Since it's new and without a lot of press, there was no issue with making a resy at all even on a Friday night. The space was beautifully done with 2 sections. The bar section as you entered and the dining section when you make the turn right. It was nicely decorated. They had 3 cocktail options for about 14 dollars. I enjoyed the Yuzu cava. The glasses of wine were reasonably priced at 11-12 a glass. On our way out, there were people chilling and enjoying glasses of wine at the bar. For the three of us, we shared: 1) oyster sisig - great concept, smaller and wetter than expected and also lacking in flavor. We felt like it needed a dash of salt or even a nice sauce on top. Could even be as simple as an aioli sauce or even hoisin sauce to add some flavor. 2) shrimp, chorizo in oil - the sourdough bread was crispy and deliciously coated in butter. Personally, I could have used more garlic in the oil and a bit more salt on the shrimp. They should dine at the Claud and order theirs to see. 3) Octupus - not bad! Just my personal preference is for it to be charred. So the texture was a bit soft. 4) seafood paella - the rice was good! Simple tasting. 5) The short rib - probably the most flavorful dish of the night. You could tell the short rib was cooked for a perfect time in a good sauce over some creamy mashed potatoes 6) bone marrow steak fried rice - cool concept. I always love a good marrow! Like most of the dishes, it was good but there wasn't really a wow factor in terms of the spices/sauces used for the rice! Overall, a 3.5 for the food but given it is new and the place is spacious and nicely decorated, I'm bumping it to a 4.

87 Ludlow is a Filipino-Spanish Tapas restaurant. The restaurant is cozy and intimate. Our server was very friendly and service was all around great. I was recommended this place through an influencer's IG story and made a reservation right away. As the place is small, it was mostly (but not completely) full when we ate, so a reservation would be a safe decision. We started the meal off with the pork sisig (we originally wanted the oyster version, but they were all out :( ). The cuts of pork and onion created a delightful textural experience. It's a very rich dish and would recommend you order a side of rice with it. We followed up with the scallops which were light, fresh and delicious. I appreciate when seafood isn't too fishy, and this acted as a good palette cleanser. We then had the star of the show, the bone marrow fried rice. Yum! The bits of bone marrow with the rice were delicious and the steak was cooked well. We decided to get one last small plate; the mussel curry which we thoroughly enjoyed with the sour dough. You could also add some rice with this cause the sauce was amazing. The only complaint I have would be that I wish the last two dishes we had were warmer. They'd cooled down a little too much but they were still delicious. All in all, I very much enjoyed the food experience. I look forward to returning and trying more of their plates!

great food! very savory, rich. service was responsive. and they had live jazz music on Valentine's Day!!

Really great hidden gem! Everything was exceptional - food, service and prices. 10/10 recommend