Sons of Thunder

"Sons of Thunder was among the first to debut ahead of the massive wave of the popular Hawaiian fish salad, and it’s a favorite for Eater critic Robert Sietsema. Its prime Murray Hill location means it’s crowded from open to close with, well, that quintessential Murray Hill dweller. The poke here is unfussy, with options like tobiko, seaweed salad, ahi tuna, and salmon. Other options include hot dogs like a Chicago-style dog with tomato, onion, pickle, and dill relish." - Jasmine Ting, Eater Staff

"There’s also a Sons of Thunder in FiDi, and you can get soft serve here as well. They only have vanilla, but if that’s your biggest problem at the moment, you need more problems." - Hannah Albertine, Emma, Bryan Kim, Katherine Lewin, Hillary Reinsberg

"At this point, there are a million poke places in NYC, but there aren’t too many that serve hot dogs, too. Sons of Thunder does, and they also have soft serve. But if you’re reading this, you’re probably looking for something healthier than a tube of meat on a bun. So get some poke over white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or salad. There are a few different options, like tuna and octopus, and you can also get fish tacos or a salmon tostada." - Bryan Kim, Matt Tervooren

"At this point, there are a million poke places in NYC, but there aren’t too many that also serve hot dogs. Sons of Thunder does, and they also have soft serve. So if you want a cone of ice cream and banh mi hot dog, you can get that here. But you can also get a bowl of tuna, salmon, or octopus poké over some rice, greens, or cauliflower rice. This place is great for a weekday lunch or whenever you need something quick and relatively healthy, and there’s another location in Fidi." - Bryan Kim

"As a deluge of fast-casual poke shops have arrived in NYC over the past few years, it can be tricky to suss out a place slinging ultra-fresh fish amid a ton of total duds. Sons of Thunder is definitely the former. Try the yellowfin tuna option, with a generous portion of fish doused in a spicy dressing and served over greens and cauliflower rice. In addition to poke, hot dogs and milkshakes are somewhat unexpected options rounding out the menu; try the Chicago-style frank and super-thick chocolate shake. The minimalist space has a lovely skylit back room, and another location is slated to open in the Financial District." - Alexandra Ilyashov