This spot used to be a diner and Superiority Burger totally carries the legacy forward with the paper daily specials and slices of pearl pie in the refrigerated case. That said, the menu here is unlike any restaurant anywhere. Honestly we didn’t even really know what we were ordering but the side of cabbage, fries, yuba sandwich and panelle were mind-blowing. Super wild flavors. Service was phenomenal. I’m hooked. The pearl pie with fresh passion fruit was amazing.

We went early on a Sunday and there was no wait at all. I loved the vibe and the old photos on the wall...in particular, a photo of Dojo on St Marks which brought back a lot of memories... Service was laid-back, friendly and quick. On to the food...three in my party got the Superiority Burger with fries in three different ways. It was all spot-on and after tasting it, it is a strong vegetarian burger. But forget that and go for the TFT - a fried tofu sandwich which was simply outstanding. The fries are some of the absolute best I've had in NYC. We also had a side of burnt broccoli which was ok, but nothing too special. Go for the TFT, fries and the vibe.

This place is magic - the founder brings his eclectic taste to create something truly special. The Superiority Burger (the namesake!) is pure perfection. The tanginess from the pickles, the soft yet crunchy patty… every bite feels special, like I’m blessed or something. And when I’m in the mood to cheat, I’ll pair it with the fries — also perfection. Everything here tastes so fresh and high-quality. Burnt Broccoli - again, perfection. It comes with a sauce on the side that’s such a nice surprise, and I go every week and NEVER get bored. The Date Shake… who would’ve thought it’d be so interesting? The founder always sneaks in elements that elevate the flavor profile - the surprise this time is the orange zest. Their specials are always exceptional and super creative. I guarantee you won’t see anything like them anywhere else. And the service - truly great. I’ve seen the same staff for years, which brings a sense of community and continuity that’s rare in the city these days. So yes… I come here all the time, and I’m never bored! Oh yes it is worth the hype btw!