Republic Restaurant

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Local(212) 627-7172

37 Union Sq W Frnt 1
New York, NY 10003

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Republic Restaurant
Local(212) 627-7172

37 Union Sq W Frnt 1
New York, NY 10003

http://www.thinknoodles.com

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The Open View

For four star Asian, try Republic in New York. Here's a place to get good food. Check out this popular and affordable place in the Flatiron area. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a casual atmosphere. This restaurant features delivery and catering. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food fresh.

User Reviews of Republic Restaurant

Yelp.com Review - by Sarah B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here for lunch with co-workers one day. I go to Union Square all the time and never once noticed this place. I thought it was a fabulous lunch spot. I ordered the chicken pad thai. The…
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roger P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Average, prices are good though. Innovative dining room, but its so loud. Would some fabric tiles on the ceiling really be too much to ask? Crispy Tofu was bland as was the Vietnamese Vegetable…
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dava A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Republic may not be fancy, but it's definitely a reliable standby. Sure it's loud and crowded, but I love the Vietnamese Vegetable Noodles (and my partner absolutely loves the BBQ Pork) , the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by rk t.

1.0 of 5 stars. When I go out with friends, I go out to enjoy their company and to eat good food. You can accomplish neither here since the acoustics are terrible and the menu is mediocre at best. If your goal is to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by M P.

3.0 of 5 stars. Talk about overpricing. An order of Pad Thai is $13.00. Add in an iced drink and my lunch came out to $18.00. But to give them credit, their orders are pretty huge and can probably fill up 2…
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allan M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Republic tries to take Thai food to the next level and fails quite miserably. Other than Pad Thai and some of the soup noodles, they don't offer the typical Thai dishes you would find at the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lianne Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. When your tastebuds are getting sleepy and you need somewhere quick to eat, this is a great place. Their food isn't amazing but I love the long tables and its central Union Square location.
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ken G.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is just okay - nothing really spectacular. I sampled a few different dishes here including a grilled chicken with "glass noodles", pad thai, a soup dish and grilled chicken…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace Y.

1.0 of 5 stars. I live right by Republic and when I walk home from the subway, I always see this eatery packed with people. I don't get it; the food isn't good, it's pricey, and you can never hear the people you're…
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alice N.

1.0 of 5 stars. Not worth the money. Came here with a group of friends and they squeezed us into a table that was obviously too small when they could have placed us in the cafeteria style benches in the back. Food…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay K.

2.0 of 5 stars. The Asian section of the great NYU cafeteria that is Union Square. At 24, I was the oldest person in the loudest dining room in the city. The pad thai was plentiful but bland, bland, bland and the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ernie K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place used to be a lot better before. Food sucks nowadays and it's too noisy for you to have a decent conversation. Cheap and service is quick though. That's the only good thing about them. I…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Overall good quick asian food. The big space that includes the kitchen too makes it terribly noisy and hard to hear your companions. Pluses: basket under table to place purse/bags, speedy service,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raquel F.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is really loud but something about it makes me want to continue going there every time Im back in NYC. Overall its just a great joint. Classy with excellent food sans that pretentious…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan L.

4.0 of 5 stars. For ambiance or dining experience, 1 star. For tasty, quick, affordable Asian noodles 7 stars. So overall, 4 stars. The food is sooo good. That's why I don't mind sharing a table with all these…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten at Republic numerous times and I've always been pretty happy. I like that you can come in alone and just sit at the bar area, it feels very spacious. Though I did sit in the back one time…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul Q.

3.0 of 5 stars. GOOD FREAKING LORD! CAN THIS PLACE BE ANY LOUDER?! I HAVE TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS JUST SO PEOPLE WHO READ THIS CAN HEAR ME! the food is tasty, but good lord it is noisy in here. every few moments some loud…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ali W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've never been to LA, but Republic's interior is what I imagine eating there to be like-- dark, slightly auteuristic, and full of sceney people. That being said, I really like the food here. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justine L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I took some coworkers here for lunch, based on a recommendation from a friend. The food was pretty good, but I think the 3 stars is really based on the quality of service.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Roll L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Communal seating.. food is decent. If anyone finds a blue umbrella under the table pocket, please let me know. Thanks.
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eddie K.

1.0 of 5 stars. I have been to Republic several times now. Why? Not sure. 1) Food is not very good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marla G.

3.0 of 5 stars. At first I was reluctant to review Republic, because it's one of those places that everyone who lives below 25th street has been to and already reviewed. However, the more I thought about it, I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Trendy spot where you're seated at communal tables on little benches so it's not the most comfortable dining experience. The food wasn't good at all (neither my friend nor I finished our meals, not…
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Republic is great if you're hungry in Union Square and don't want to wait on line for another restaurant. The food is just OK and the selection isn't great. The staff is very friendly. I'm not a big…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cristina G.

4.0 of 5 stars. My love for thai is really ridiculous! However, this place was good for more than thai! Their mojitos and other mixed drinks were really good and strong. Their thai is a bit different from most places…
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Duck noodle soup is disgusting, but curry duck noodles are delicious!! I love this spot if only for its location and airy interior that is easy to pop into during the summers. It is cheap and an easy…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew T.

2.0 of 5 stars. VERY manufactured asian food. This spot is great for tourists that are looking for a franchised, hip, noodle restaurant, but if you're searching for authentic asian food, I'd advise you to walk…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly S.

3.0 of 5 stars. For an Asian Fusion place in Union Square, this quality of service varies depending on what time you visit. Go during a busy night (aka weekends from 8-10) and the service is slow. It's also quite…
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Asian Fusion is not the same as authentic Chinese cuisine. This restaurant caters to Westerners who are not a fan of Chinese cuisine or is complete ignorant of the Asian culture. My family and I…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Asian Fusion is not the same as authentic Chinese cuisine. This restaurant caters to Westerners who are not a fan of Chinese cuisine or is complete ignorant of the Asian culture. It's rather an…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my go-to places in the city that I have been coming to for years. Its fast, enjoyable, and pretty inexpensive. I don't mind the noise or table sharing, its really just about being able…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by jen t.

2.0 of 5 stars. Uhm so apparently the menu has changed, and its not for the better! What happened to my coconut crusted shrimp and dumplings? The pad thai is so so and the broth noodles are only good on hungover…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mathew T.

3.0 of 5 stars. The quick: Food is decent and reasonably priced. The wait for two (at 7:30 on a Monday) was less than 15 minutes. The service wasn't spectacular but my glass was never empty. It is really, really…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Republic is a mega-trendy Asian-fusion noodle house concept located in the New York's hip Union Square. I had seen this restaurant while exploring that section of the city mid-week and told myself…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I give it a somewhat lackluster 3 stars. I actually go here often because it's extremely convenient for me but I have learned to stick with three specific and delicious dishes. Venturing outside if…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nik N.

3.0 of 5 stars. i have stopped into republic a couple times. the second time cause it fed a craving and we were in the neighborhood. i'd say the food is above average.... killer - oh my god - those taste bud have…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff H.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is pretty good. It seems to get very noisy. The bathroom is clean and the seating areas are large and spread out. The seating at the bar is also nice. The food comes nicely prepared…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I didn't think you could screw up Pad Thai but apparently it can be done and Republic does it quite well. Weird bitter taste and calamari that tasted like rubber bands. Also it is so freaking loud in…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by anne s.

1.0 of 5 stars. please, please let me explain my reason for giving this place 1 star. THEY DISCONTINUED THEIR NOODLE SHRIMP. mind you, that is the ONLY reason why i like this place. i tried ordering other things…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by andy l.

3.0 of 5 stars. july 2nd 2008 if your looking for asian bar and noodles place and unique drinks this is a place to go. near train station at 14st union square. i had grilled chicken with special meat in the middle and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Annaura A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really don't see how people can rate this with one star. I love coming here for a casual date with friends (as loud as it might be). The food is delicious, not too heavy, and the atmosphere is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Alright Ive read the reviews.... and I must start my review fully admitting that YES this place is loud, there are no backs on the seats, the food is clearly not authentic, and it is not a romance…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff E.

1.0 of 5 stars. Most reprehensible Asian restaurant in the area. With its well-known "ambiance of an airplane hangar", Republic serves Asian food as if its patrons neither know any real-life Asian people nor have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J K.

2.0 of 5 stars. more Pan-Asian cuisine... sigh. Republic did make a refreshing noodle salad and my pork chops over rice was quite tasty.... buuutttt I think this restaurant is trying too hard to be "trendy" for me.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carl C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Salmon on rice is fantastic. If you happen to be near Union Square and hating on everything that seems available, try this place and order this one dish. The rest of it is pretty tasty? I dunno, I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love noodles. Period. If you love em too, here is the place. Select all different types, all different sauces. The place is big, cafeteria like but with a modern dark flare, it can get loud.…
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kimberley D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food: Tasty and reasonably priced. Vegetarian options available. Drinks: Not as inexpensive, but also tasty.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Republic is pretty decent. It can be REALLY freaking loud, which irritates me, but I think the food is solid. If you're in Union Sq craving a little asian fusion, it's not a bad choice. The pad thai…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Janet H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I was visiting NYC and my friend brought me here since I had an Asian fusion craving and I didn't want to spend a whole lot of money. There were no lines and I thought the cafeteria like seating was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Three & a half stars. Yelp doesn't allow half stars. The good:
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by matt w.

3.0 of 5 stars. solid 3 star. cool atmosphere, really big
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matthew S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Can I get a seat with a back please?? I'm not at an interstate rest area having a picnic. Other than that the sauteed rice with shrimp and calamari was sold and filling. My GF's curry duck was…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by dyerohmeb d.

3.0 of 5 stars. cool!
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lon C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've only had the Thai Chicken Noodles but I still love this place. It's typical New York with a very large and modern design, long tables that you might share with another customer eating alone for…
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by La Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Republic - and the neighboring Heartland Brewery - is what I like to call the food court of Union Square - a couple of restaurants offering tasty, cheap and relatively quick food for tired shoppers.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. A friend recommended this place, and it was well warranted. I don't know about the other dishes, but the appetizers are amazing! They are somewhat expensive, but the exquisite taste and presentation…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer M.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food here is pretty good, although, I'm going to make a very embarrassing admission: it gives me terrible heartburn. The severe kind that made me run directly to Duane Reade and pop two Pepcide…
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eva K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything I've eaten here I absolutely loved. The seared marinated salmon with curried rice and raisins is my guilty pleasure here. The salmon is moist and tender on the inside and nicely browned…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris H.

3.0 of 5 stars. There's probably a good analogy to describe this place. "Lipstick on a pig"? "Polishing a turd"? You get the point. Republic is impressive when you first walk in. A nicely appointed bar area, which…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine T.

2.0 of 5 stars. There is only so much falafel I can eat in Union Square. i am in this area often so I suggested a friend met there for lunch. She escaped work long enough for us to dine here. The food was terrible, I…
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kare L.

1.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in years because the food is simply awful. It's such a shame - its in such a great location right in Union Square and the food is relatively inexpensive. Even the cafeteria-style…
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Republic setup shop in a prime location---right in Union Square. This design and size of this restaurant is pretty impressive for what it is. Unfortunately, the food isn't. For an Asian fusion…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. Republic seems to be straddling alternate identities marked by the club-like atmosphere and mod designs on one hand, and back warehouse style seating on the other. If you're interested in the scene,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by uyen c.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let me just start off with I love Republic!! I love going here, but I only get three things on the menu:
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ok - the reason I'm super pumped about this place is because I've walked by it a million times and never knew about it. Whenever I'm in Union Square I have trouble thinking of an easy, inexpensive,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by J T.

1.0 of 5 stars. "Never say never? I'm saying NEVER EVER! NEVER FRICKING NEVER FRICKING EVER!! Ya heard me?!
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip K.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I don't go to restaurants for ambiance. That is what this place was about, the giant photos on the wall, cool, but it didn't make my food taste any better. The waiter was nice, and did deal nicely…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace O.

3.0 of 5 stars. So a friend of mine was raving about Republic and insisted we go together, so we did. After my first visit I was raving about it too. But after my second visit I came to realize that there wasn't much…
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Francine W.

3.0 of 5 stars. it is good. ive been here three times. the first two times the food was good, not great but the third time it was delicious. so, i would give it three stars. prices are decent. but, there is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lynn T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Food - 2.5 Service - 2.5
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess M.

4.0 of 5 stars. The salmon broth noodle soup here is amazing, if you like coconut milk that is. So so good. The lime chicken noodle dish is also really yummy. The soup dishes are really big and not expensive at all.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by MiRi P.

3.0 of 5 stars. a go-to place for fast, relatively tasty food in union square. i generally order one of two things here: the salmon with black rice (i swap it out with the curry rice), or the duck soup (cue 3 stooges…
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoy the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. I think it is absolutely delicious. But I am not a fan of sharing dining tables with other people. And I think it is a little overpriced. If it wasn't…
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kenzilisa B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A great place to eat when you don't want to converse with your dining partner. The food is consistently great and arrives quickly. The noise level is deafening so go there on that date that you…
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly C.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friends took me there last night. Apparently the Republic is soooooo 2000, when it was really in and stars like Susan Sarandon used to go there with her kids all the time. So ok, I'm a few years…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Elle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. My friend and I went to Republic starving. We were hungry and wanted to find a place fast, that served food fast. Friend had been to Republic before and explained the benches and communal seating…
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Furyk C.

3.0 of 5 stars. You know in college when you started to become a master with Ramen and it became like stone soup? "Well I've got Ramen"
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stef W.

4.0 of 5 stars. When my friend picked Republic for our meeting place, I immediately went on Yelp and looked at the reviews. There are A LOT of reviews for this restaurant, and many of them echo similar sentiments:…
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha B.

4.0 of 5 stars. In the heart of one of Manhattan's most lovely (in my most humble opinion) squares, tucked away next to the busy Heartland Brewery, you'll find this apparently unassuming place with its understated…
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Yelp.com Review - by Christian C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to this place for the last 8 years or so. At first I was put off the communal seating, but now have grown to pay no mind and enjoy the delicious meals provided. My staple has always…
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm sorry that so many people had a bad time here! I love Republic, but I only come here for one purpose: a quick, yummy meal for cheap that doesn't taste cheap. The steamed veggie dumplings are…
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I eat here more than any other restaurant in New York.. dinner, brunch, delivery. The black sesame ice cream tastes awesome with Sapporo. On one occasion, I ate an entire #14 with a full view of one…
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid choice for grabbing a quick bite. This place is all business... once you are seated everything moves quickly. Orders are taken almost immediately and the food comes out very quickly. The…
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa M.

3.0 of 5 stars. good but boring. nice vibe but so loud it is impossible to carry on a conversation. yummy drinks (lychee martini, sangria and thai ice tea sooo good), tasty appetizers (grilled calamari and fried…
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin W.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've gotta be honest I was not impressed. I have been going to school next door to Republic for 9 months and finally made my first appearance last week for lunch with friends. I adore Asian food…
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Came here with my cousin. I felt all sophisticated when we were waiting for our table because most of these people were hipsters (when I went)... there is a bar where you can get a drink while you're…
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Yelp.com Review - by Cenk S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Do you like tasty, reasonably-priced noodles delivered very quickly by super-efficient waiters in a minimalist, roomy space in Union Sq. with billboard-sized b&w photos of noodle art on the wall?…
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Yelp.com Review - by Casey W.

3.0 of 5 stars. - decent but bland - would still take my chinatown pho without all the pretension and extra cost that comes with a trendy eatery, just because it costs more does not mean it tastes better nor does it…
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Yelp.com Review - by Caramel C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I went here with my coworkers; the atmosphere was pretty active and noisy; our conversation consisted of yelling at each other ( in a nice way). In regards to their menu, I wish I can tell you more…
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great southeast Asian fusion serving up Delicious bowls of noodles, rice, and salads in a clean, trendy but unpretentious restaurant that features bar and communal seating, all at bargain prices and…
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Yelp.com Review - by Trish S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Truely one of my favorites in NYC. The noodle bowls are fabulous with community seating. Who knows who you will meet. Chic place but at the same time inexpensive.
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here a couple times and its truly become one of my neighborhood staples. its quick, easy and cheap food that's not only filling but delicious. The whole communal idea is great too, as is…
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Yelp.com Review - by melissa m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Nice ambience but I wasn't all too impressed with the food. Eh...
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace S.

3.0 of 5 stars. This spot has one of my favorite desserts in the city-- Black Sesame ice cream. It has a peanut butter-like flavor and includes real black sesame seeds. I've tried black sesame ice cream at other…
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Yelp.com Review - by Clement L.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite spots in the neighborhood. It's cheap, quick and very satisfying. I almost always get the curry duck soup whenever I go. However, I tried the Japanese eggplant small dish last week…
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I used to like going to Republic for some noodles when they just opened. The food is pretty good. Their drinks are not bad. Service is decent. However, boy oh boy, can it be any louder in this…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Hannah C.

2.0 of 5 stars. THERE WAS A ROACH. (Don't let me scare you. This is New York...and it wasn't in my food thank God).
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Whenever a family member or a friend (who is asian) brings up the idea of "asian fusion" to me..I want to b*tch slap them to hell. But I will say Republic is the only place of this type that I don't…
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin A.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is overpriced. OVERPRICED! Which is not to say that a meal will cost you a lot, but I am saying that what you get isn't really worth 20 something dollars.
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Whenever I'm at work, and someone suggests ordering lunch from here, I have to exercise my power of the veto on them. Thankfully there is this website called Yelp around to help me find another local…
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been to Republic since 2000, but I remember my sister taking me there for noodles. At that time, the place was always full of people and the food was pretty good and tasty. I absolutely…
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Darbi W.

4.0 of 5 stars. 175 reviews? What more could i possibly offer about Republic? Well, I'm not going to pretend to have actually read all 175 reviews, but here's something you may not know. The Lime Chicken Soup is…
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Yelp.com Review - by jenna c.

4.0 of 5 stars. the good thing about this place is that is doesn't feel as cramped as some dining places in NYC can be... I usually get the coconut chicken skewers...WOOHOO! and they have the incredible raison curry…
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff L.

2.0 of 5 stars. Republic really should get 2 stars, but for the benefit of having had a decent meal here in the past, this Fairy Demigodreviewer (I take after Hermes) is granting the joint a borderline 3. First off,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake S.

5.0 of 5 stars. yummy Vietnamese veggie noodle thing. the big crispy thing that comes on top is kinda weird, but the food is good. its a huge place too so ive never had to wait long for a table or service. highly…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara C.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is solid, but also vaguely disappointing. I don't know. Nothing is ever as good as you wanted it to be. I think what it is is that it's one of those "pan asian" joints. Which, hello.…
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Not great

Not pleased with this place. The food was OK, the service was not great. The lighting in there is just horrible - please put some candles on those picnic tables! And it was freezing. They need to figure out...
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Republic. It's probably my favorite restaurant in NY. I mean it's affordable, the service is good. The food/drinks are great. I love the cold peanut noodles and their creative drinks. It's…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by James G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Not so good... More laters...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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pretty good :)

I want to start by saying that I just love their "coconut shrimp" (you have to try it... and I am usually NOT a big fan of coconut shrimp anywhere else! Sometimes I come to this place just to get two orders of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick M.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are already a 167 reviews of Republic. However, I will add one more. I used to work a block away from Republic's Union Square Location. It is a fun place to go. I have only had lunch there but…
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pros- cheap, fast, and tasty Cons- packed and weird seating. the host tried to seat us at this a table that already had 2 guys there! no way was i gonna eat dinner elbow to elbow with 2 strangers.
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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Good but overpriced food

The food is pretty good and the portions are reasonably sized, but for less money you could get a meal just as good (if not better) elsewhere. The service is incredible though - the waiters are VERY friendly...
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Yelp.com Review - by lemonbar l.

4.0 of 5 stars. noisy, liked my meal, ok for area.not overly pricey, would not single dine here--loud.
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott R.

3.0 of 5 stars. It seems like owning a restaurant on this side of Union Square is like printing your own money. While Union Square Cafe and Blue Water Grill are acclaimed restaurants, Coffee Shop, Heartland Brewery,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great! I had the beef skewers and I tried my brother's spicy duck. They were both AMAZING!! The music and interior design are very cool and modern. I loved this place and I will probably…
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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You gotta be kidding me!

Not sure about their Veg only selection as Im not a vegan. So perhaps they do underscore in that department. However, You can get a meal in there for the cheap not quite sure where in NYC the reviewer below...
menupages.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Terry C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Way too crowded for my taste, but we sat pretty easily at the counter. The noodles were bland bland bland, and the service was merely competent. I left feeling I'd ordered the wrong dish, but don't…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Buo Z.

1.0 of 5 stars. food here always suck no matter what i order...really really bad food--bland or the taste is just off...great service and atmosphere though...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would actually give Republic 3.5 stars... it's a great value for the money; however, it's nothing to write home about. While waiting for my friend (they don't allow you to be seated unless your…
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daphne H.

4.0 of 5 stars. ***12/01/2007 edit: Just went here for a late lunch with J. Just go for the Coconut Shrimp & Spicy Duck Noodles - it'll be totally worth it especially on a cold day like today! 1 more star for SPICY…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Suzanne A.

5.0 of 5 stars. i can't recall how i found out about Republic, but the first was on a business trip to NYC, and i've been back many times. first let me preface this review by telling you that, going to eat on the…
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Ro N.

3.0 of 5 stars. I came here a handful of times when I used to live in Union Square but they were always my friends' suggestions. I feel this place is another hit or miss.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm sorry, affordable food should not equal the way I used to eat my lunch in elementary school. I don't think communal tables are cool, the food is "eh", and someone PLEASE tell this place to find…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Not recommended

Stopped in one night last week for a quick dinner after looking over the menu that was outside. While the menu listed about four to five items that were plant-based (my husband and I are vegan), when we got...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I didn't really like Republic all that much when I first went there, but it's really grown on me. I love the Spicy Beef broth noodles. Don't even try to customize anything on the menu because they…
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Angel T.

4.0 of 5 stars. 3 words.. COCONUT CRUSTED SHRIMP. Delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I give it 4 stars because the food is cheap but good at the same time. I just hate those dam benches. Well, whenever i need to go to a restuarant where i dont need reservations but want quick food,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Marcus V.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've eaten here on many occasions, lunch and dinner. And I've always enjoyed the food. I'll be bold and go so far as to say that the pad Thai is actually quite scrumptious, especially the beef and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vi V.

4.0 of 5 stars. i'm a sucker for fusion restaurants so it really isn't hard to impress me with one. the best thing about this place is that it is big and can seat many.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Javier M.

2.0 of 5 stars. If what you were trying to convey was a jungle-esque, south-east/pan asian communist rusticity, and Vietcong barracks food, you succeeded only too well..... __-----------__…
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty Damn Good. I had lunch with several co workers and the service was surprisingly quick and friendly! We went around 1:00. I ordered an Asian Sangria (Blah.. had better. The white wine didn't go…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007