Urbanspace Pearl

This place looked absolutely amazing; although, I didn't get to experience the Wall Street crowd. I bet it is a nightmare during lunchtime. The restrooms are down a breeze way in the basement area. I had to take the stairs to get there, considering the elevator wasn't for the public.

It's an OK food hall. It has the feel of a mall food court, And I was looking for coffee and breakfast but the coffee and pastry shop had recently closed. There are better food halls in Manhattan, the nearby Tin at Pier 17 is much better. Again, not awful but there are better places. Also, the prices seemed high for lower Manhattan.

Found this place by complete accident while looking for a different restaurant (that we never found) so what a life saver for this food court to be here! There's a ton of different options in here and honestly all of them sound good. There's plenty of seating, and it's clean and attractive. The bathroom situation was not desirable as you have to access it through a maze of basement hallways and then the women's room was locked while the men's room wasn't :'(

Coney Shack taco and the Ramen signature garlic chicken really tasty. Actually the entrance is at Water Street opposite Chase Bank. Easier to get into the food court here.

This review is for Senshi Ramen inside Urbanspace. Huge rip off. $21 for a bowl of bad ramen. I know it's FiDi + inflation but the price is outrageous for tasteless ramen. I ordered the Signature Black Garlic & spicy (+$1) but only the chashu was spicy, everything else lacked in flavor. $2 for an egg add on? It should be included. A friend asked for no scallions and of course they put scallions. They said they would help bring the food to our table but they screamed and shouted our order # until we walked up there to grab our food. The Karaage appetizer was 5 chicken nuggets for $11 with inconsistent batter. Also overpriced but was the better tasting part of the meal and that's not saying much. 2 bowls of ramen, 1 app, 2 drinks, w/ tip cost $70. I would 1000% skip this spot in Urbanspace. Highly recommend eating something else.

I'm not going as far as to claim this is a hidden gem when Katsu Katsu literally in the middle of a bustling food court in the Financial District, but I do think it's a bit under the radar given that it's literally Michelin rated; how many of the divey teriyaki chicken and cheese fries stands in your food courts can say that? My palate isn't sophisticated enough to really get into whether specific food is worthy of that type of accolade (besides this, I've been to a restaurant in San Juan that had a Michelin rating - 1919 in Condado - and I remember more about the presentation of the dishes and the black horse lamp/statute right outside than the taste of the food) but I can say that it's the best of the options in Urban Space, and there's some legit competition here. This was initially a recommendation by one of my chums a few months ago. I've been coming to Urban Space since it opened last summer and have regularly frequented the Playa Bowls (way less depressing than the one down the street at One New York Plaza), the Puerto Rican place and the prior pizza establishment. All perfectly fine, depending on your mood, but Katsu didn't catch my eye for whatever reason. It's very tasty, and not like the "normal" curry you expect with Indian food (which was my mistaken impression) - it's a sweeter curry and for me at least far preferable. I don't hate Indian food, but I need to be in the mood for it, which only happens every six months or so. This type of curry? I could eat on at least a weekly basis, and sometimes I have. There's enough of the curry provided that it should be able to soak up not only the slices of chicken, but the scoop of accompanying rice as well (I can do without the thin strands of radishes or whatever is also included). The chicken is super flavorful as well, and is prepared in a panko-style, which is obviously still fried but doesn't feel as naughty as making a KFC run. The portion is very decent and filling; I've had this for lunch around 1 and literally not been hungry for the rest of the day. I think the price point is a LITTLE high even given the quality and portion - with tip, this runs you a little over $20, when it should really be closer to $17ish in my opinion for a quicker sit-down meal - but it's certainly not as egregious as some other places in the neighborhood. The wait time can also be all over the place, depending on the staff and the number of customers. I've had a handful of instances where I've ordered and gotten my food within 30 seconds. Perfect. I've also had occasions where it's taken 10 minutes or so. If time is a concern, I'd go on a Friday when the crowd has thinned out for the weekend (this spot is a little too far removed from the tourist areas to really have much of a demographic beyond nearby office workers). Urban Space in general has been a positive. It's a cool spot with a decent amount of comfortable seating (though it can get crowded and a little difficult to find a spot right at the height of lunch), with varied, above average options. Katsu Katsu is at the head of the pack.

Many kind of cousine. We ate delitous asian hot dog 🫠🥰

Great food court with diverse types of food to choose from (pizza, Mediterranean, Chinese, burgers, vegan, Puerto Rican, Japanese) . During peak lunch times seating can get a bit scarce. Staff are always walking around and cleaning. Overall great place to eat and relax. Out of a bunch of restaurants I've eaten at so far most only accept card.

Having eaten here probably over 20 times now, I'm glad it exists--especially Pita Yeero which serves Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine and Bao by Kaya that does New Asian. I was also a fan of Plant Junkie for their creative takes and international flavor inspirations on vegan/vegetarian bowls, but unfortunately about a year ago they closed. The other vendors include Katsu Katsu, Senshi Ramen, Coney Shack, Joe's Pizza, and 21 Grains. KBob, a Korean bibimbap place also looks like it closed up shop recently. I tried Coney Shack once and was pretty unimpressed by the food--it lacked the SE Asian flavors and technique it claimed to have. 21 grains is a mostly a salad place, not bad but I felt a little hungry after eating there. There's also a donut shop which looks tasty tho I haven't tried them. Extra Sauce is a new spot that opened up a few months ago in the spot where Plant Junkie used to be, looks like American comfort food which is unfortunately a bit heavy for lunch. Seating is shared in the center of the food court, probably enough to seat 50-60 people. It's a bit pricey to get meals here daily--prices start at around $14 and go up to around $18-19 for a bowl depending on the spot and what you get. Like most lunch spots in the area it can get packed btwn 12-1:30pm, usually the wait is no more than 10 minutes tho.

This is based on one visit, but I have to say I'm very intrigued. So I'll post updates as I try more stands. There were some fancy pizza places, a BAO joint, Thai take away, even Puerto Rican food. In fact, one of my favorites Que Chevere (now Chevere!) is open till 7pm each weeknight. Now that they are closed at Essex Market, I have to get my fill here. I visited kind of late, and they were out of a few things. They offer MealPal lunches (downtown always had great options for MP!). So I have to say, I'm impressed and would like to try more stands. Like the Bao by Kaya - one of my faves at Bryant Park Winter Village.

I'm a big fan of Urbanspace. The variety of vendors serve such a wide range of cuisines, you can almost always find something you'll be in the mood for. From the few places I've tried, I can confirm that they are very generous with their serving sizes. The prices may sometimes seem high, but it's typically enough food for me to cover two meals - so it's worth it! I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone!

I came here today and ate at extra sauce, I must say it was delicious. I got the lunch special which was $22 dollars with tax. It came with a drink fries and a burger or chicken sandwich. I got the Brooklyn burger which came with grilled onions, Brooklyn sauce and American cheese. I also got the waffles with two sauces, the Brooklyn sauce and the aioli chipotle. While $22 might be more than what I usually pay, I think it was worth it. The burger was a good size, the waffle fries were enough to share, the sauces were good. The burger was fresh, juicy and well cooked. It did have alot more onions than I expected but it was fine. The waffle fries were big and well cooked, crispy and hot. The sauces were a great accompaniment to the food, I do wish I would have gotten something spicy. The next time I would want to try their chicken sandwich. Overall this is a great place and I would definitely return. The service was great they were fast and friendly. The place is a great place to eat they have a lot of great options. Also the tables are regularly cleaned and available.

Came in with a coworker around 12:30pm to grab lunch on a Thursday afternoon. It wasn't too full, but definitely filled up within the next 15-20 minutes or so. They have a lot of options, but I feel like a lot of the stalls are pretty pricy. I had a Katsu curry from Katsu Katsu and it was just OK. The rice felt very overcooked and was actually kind of cold when I ate it, which was basically 2 minutes after I picked it up and found a table to eat at. The katsu was good, but overall it just felt like a very small portion size for the price.

Spacious, clean, dining mess hall like place located in the financial district. Many little restaurants to choose from. We went with Extra sauce. A burger and chicken sandwich spot. I got the classic burger which was juicy and I really liked it. My husband got the BBQ Ranch sauce for his fries which he wouldn't stop raving about. The waffle fries were cooked to perfection. Another really good thing about this place is that there are bathrooms located in lower level. Coming back to try the PR restaurant Que Chevere. They were closed for Easter according to a sign at their site.

Looks like there is something for everyone here. I dropped by and got a coffee from Grind. The decaf was ground fresh and tastes delicious! So much more flavor that a lot of decaf coffees you get. I'll return to the market to try some food options at a later date.

This review is about Kati, and Kati only. I have loved all the other spaces I have eaten in the space, especially the bao place. With that said, I ordered from Kati recently with my partner.... While we both enjoyed the flavor, the chicken was raw. The first time they offered to remake the chicken and not the entire soup it was in, which was good enough for my partner. It gave me the ick because the raw chicken was already in the soup, but he was originally happy with the remedy. Mistakes happen. He went to eat the soup with the newly cooked chicken, and lo and behold it was raw... AGAIN. They did eventually refund us with a bit of back and forth, but I already had food poisoning. On the bright side the bathroom was a great place to get sick, very clean. I really hope the stall gets it together soon, because the flavors are definitely there.

Came by Thursday afternoon for a quick lunch. There's a good amount of small tables and food options. I ordered a bowl with shredded chicken and lemonade from Gabriella's. Bowl with Shredded Chicken ($14) : 6.5/10 Standard Mexican food bowl that tastes exactly how it looks; reminiscent of bowls from Chipotle. While the beans and rice were warm, the shredded chicken was cold and slightly bitter. The guacamole and salsa were fresh and plain flavor wise. Nothing stood out but if you're looking to get a quick somewhat balanced meal this is it. Recommend not getting the shredded chicken. Lemonade($5): 7/10 Sweet and sour lemonade with a hint of zest. Decent food pairing. Wouldn't recommend Gabriella's unless you're looking for a quick meal. Will be back to try the other stores. Beer glazed doughnut from the Top Hops Beer Shop: 9/10 I was on my way out and saw they had doughnut samplings. Wow, was this good. The doughnut was warm, soft, and fluffy. It had the airiness of a bread loaf and the bounciness of a steamed bun. The glaze was smooth and sweet; didn't taste alcoholic. Although I had already eaten a full meal, I devoured that doughnut in minutes. One con however, was the greasiness of the dough. It left a layer of glistening oil on my fingers. If they had warm fresh doughnuts again, I would need to buy half a dozen to enjoy at a more moderate pace. Props to the baker

Signature fried chicken sandwich at extra sauce is #awesomesauce so many places to eat and super cute interior with enough eating areas -- much needed spot in FiDi

Hit or miss only because at least one vendor who was around mid week was not around during the weekend. Otherwise clean with decent seating and a good selection.

Perfect space to eat!!!! I absolutely love the ambiance so many eateries !! It was a love location at first site. I'd like to write paragraphs and paragraphs about how excited I am that this location is right next to my workplace but I'm hungry I grabbed a chicken burger from Extra Sauce And it's mouth watering the fries are so good!! Next check in I'll try another restaurant cheers...

Returned to Urbanspace with more of the vendors open - great place to go for a casual meal

Nice and clean setup. A large variety of different foods. It has healthy to down comfort foods. Service is good. The only downfall is the price would be the prices. It is practically double in comparison to the wonderful restaurant outside. I guess we pay for convenience, especially if we work at 50 Water St.

I was ripped off at KBOB. After looking at my receipt, I was charged a bogus 3.5% credit card "surcharge" which I was not told would be charged prior to swiping my credit card. After inquiring why I was not told, the employee shrugged. I looked at the register and asked "do you even accept cash?" The reply was "no, they don't really load the cash register." I asked "is there an app that I could have paid on to avoid the surcharge?" I was told "there is no app right now, no." This is really outrageous and given all of the above, KBOB is actually robbing customers. I also hold Urbanspace responsible. Update: Urbanspace graciously contacted me and made it right.

I went to Bao by Kaya. The person taking orders was trying to rush so he spoke very fast and seemed annoyed with me, because I had to ask him to repeat himself. This made no difference because my order was wrong. I asked for two combos with fried dumplings and two beef bowls. In his haste, he only put in one order of each. I was so annoyed I just waited for my food. But the Young lady in front of me who'd already been waiting a half an hour; was even more annoyed because he had to ask her what she ordered and remake it because he had given it away. I'm only giving three stars because the food was actually delicious but the service and attitude stinks.

Great space that, surprisingly, was quite empty at 9:30am on a weekday. The selection of stalls is great and, while I only ate at one, it was superb so I'm assuming the rest have some good quality as well. If you have a diverse set of tastes in your group, come here so everyone has an option!

The burger, the fries, and the sauces were delicious. The service was excellent for a fast food place. I will definitely go back for the pleasant experience I had.

Hua R. From Bao By Kaya took very good care of me. Amazing food, fast and great service. Highly recommend it

This space has a nice eating area and good fern-themed decor. It has plenty of food choices. Some are great and some are not so great; you can find what fits you.

We stopped here for a late lunch and got food from three different places inside. Everything was tasty and filling. The portion size from the vegan place was huge!! I wish more places had been open so we could have tried more, but I guess we'll just have to go back!

Nice space. Good variety of vendors and warm welcomes at every stall we went to. Not too crowded Thursday at 1p.