Friedman's

Brunch was excellent. The atmosphere was cozy, the service friendly, and the food comforting without being overdone. The French toast was fluffy and perfectly sweet, the grilled cheese was deliciously gooey and crispy, and the tomato soup was creamy and rich.

We’ve been to a bunch of the other Friedman’s, and this is definitely our favorite. They have merged with an American Chinese restaurant that was in the space before, and serves the standard Friedmans’ fare, plus Chinese. This is amazing because most of the Chinese food is also gluten free.

My fave gf restaurant in NYC. Both American and Pan-Asian choices on the menu, including excellent sushi!

+6

Great food, service was awesome. Multiple people stopped the table to check to see how we were doing/how was the food. Wish that other restaurants had as a good as service as here.

So glad our man Omar is here now! Knowledgeable and so kind. You’re lucky to have him! The music was not the vibe, but that’s subjective I guess!

Food was excellent and so many gluten-free options! We loved the GF Chicken and Waffles and it was big enough that we could have almost shared it. The non-GH French Toast was also delicious. Worth come backing over and over!

We came to New York for vacation and We went to Friedman’s for brunch on a Monday. It was Christmas so we were happy to find a brunch spot opened. From the service to the delicious food, everything was excellent. I had the chicken and waffle and my husband had the steak frites. We also ordered to go the lemon ricotta pancakes and tried it at home. You must get that!! We will definitely come back.

Very friendly staff and the food was great! We loved having a gluten free option and the taste of the general tso was yummy.

#CeliacReviews: Delicious gluten-free sushi! All soy sauce is Tamari. GF options clearly marked on menu. All GF meals should come out with a flag; mine didn’t at first - please be attentive to this! However, waiter then confirmed it was my order. Beautiful space. Worth the trek.

Party of 5 here, everyone enjoyed their meal. We tried a salad, burgers, and Tuna melt. All excellent; great cocktails too!

Amazing food and service!! Authentic food cooked incredibly well. Fried food was delightful and not the least bit greasy! Everything tasted so fresh. Thank you! Happy New Year!

Omar is the best! Love seeing him in his atmosphere! Love the food ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ will be back.

Such a wonderful restaurant with delicious plates - all gluten-free! I'll come right back during my next trip.

I save time having such good food locally. The dishes align with reasonable expectations. This restaurant showed its true quality. Their handling of guests shows no flaws. A truly remarkable meal.

Best gluten free food!! So many GF options! Wish we had found it earlier!! Definitely worth a visit!!

This Friedman's is a little more modern than the other locations, but it fits the area perfectly. Food is incredible and service is excellent. I had the Chicken Chilaquiles, my wife had the Nova Benedict, and the kids had Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, BELT, Friedman's Burger and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich. Everyone loved everything. We also started with the dumplings (this location is "East Meets West" and has Asian offerings as well), and those, along with the sauce, were exceptional. Additionally, most of the menu is gluten-free, for those who have sensitivities or Celiac. I cannot recommend this place enough, it is excellent.

We wandered in after looking and failing to find a different restaurant but boy what a happy accident. There are lots of gluten friendly options on the menu, which is a plus. I ordered the Korean wings, King crab and avocado roll, and a dirty chai. Everything was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was great.

I had a genuinely fantastic experience at Friedman’s special East Meets West location! They have tons of celiac safe gluten free options, so I was in heaven. I got a lot and it was all good. Especially the sesame chicken and rock shrimp tempura 😭😍 This is a very good spot to check out in battery park, NYC

Food was really good with great service from start to finish. Everything came out fresh and full of flavor, and we truly loved every bite. The staff were friendly. We’ll definitely be back for sure!

Ricc was my server and he was wonderful! With so many dietary restrictions I was so pleased to be able to enjoy a delicious gluten-free seed oil free burger here! The gluten-free bun was very moist and not at all dry, which is rare for gluten-free things

I’ve been meaning to try Friedman’s and am glad I came to the East Meets West location in Battery Park City. Highly recommend the GF General Tso’s chicken, It was excellent and a generous portion. It felt like every 5 minutes someone was coming to check on me and refilling my water cup which I appreciated. I’d rather have to say “I’m doing okay,” every 5 mins than to have to track a server down.

Super happy to find another place with gluten free Chinese food (my wife has celiac). The Negroni was strong, and the beef chow fun was great!

My friend and I needed to find a celiac friendly restaurant and came across this place. My friend was so beyond excited because the dumplings were gluten free and they haven’t had a dumpling in ages. Their joy and genuine excitement made my whole day. The food tasted delicious and was filling enough to keep us content for the rest of the day. Everything tasted absolutely amazing and was packed with flavor. Thank you!

As someone who is gluten-free, this meal brought me to tears. So many choices that I haven’t been able to have in years. Simply AMAZING!

Fantastic gluten-free dumplings — just like in Hong Kong! We ate every GF option and loved them all. Friendly staff, clear GF labeling, and top-notch protocols make this a must.

Me and my gf went here for dinner and drinks on our last night in the city before heading back to Vancouver. It was a great experience and had Kenny as our server. He was very attentive even though he was serving a rather large event as well. Can’t say enough good things about him and the food/drinks were really tasty! Looking forward to returning here and we hope to have him again serving us as he made our visit so much more enjoyable.

“East Meets West” meet Gluten free! Mainly Asian options at this location plus a few great brunch and American staples. Vegetable Spring rolls were AMAZING.

I was already a fan of Friedman’s other locations because they all prepare gluten free American fare food… so actually getting to eat gluten free Chinese and Japanese food was really exciting. It’s rare to find restaurants the serve gluten free Asian food that can accommodate people who are gluten free and understand contamination/taking extra precautions while preparing a gluten free meal. Highly recommend whether you are gf or not– this is a great restaurant!

A few weeks ago, my friend treated me to an unforgettable experience here — and wow, she wasn’t exaggerating when she said this place was a gem. I’d been hearing her rave about it for a while, and now I see why. First off, the portion sizes are more than generous. I ordered the Kani salad expecting a small bowl, but what came out was a beautifully plated large dish piled high with fresh cucumber and crab — so refreshing. Then came the Singapore noodles, and let me just say… probably the second-best I’ve ever had. Packed with protein, crisp veggies, and perfectly seasoned, it hit all the right notes. The vibe here is just as impressive as the food. Bright, elegant decor with a playlist that was absolutely bumping the whole time — bonus points for that! The location is super convenient too, right across from Brookfield Place and the Regal movie theater, making it perfect for dinner or even just a casual lunch. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. ✨ For more foodie finds and hidden gems like this, follow @blaze_eatsnyc for more recommendations!

The gluten free Mac and cheese is a must have! The cheese sauce is so rich and creamy and has a broiled crispy crust on top. Amazing! The lemon ricotta pancakes are like an entree and dessert all in one. The gluten free fried chicken and waffle is simply amazing! The chicken was crispy outside and perfectly juicy inside and the crust was delicious in and of itself. The waffle was also crispy while fluffy inside and stayed that way throughout the entire meal even the part of the waffle that was under the chicken.

The GF chicken and waffles was one of the BEST meals I've had in my entire life! The sweet of the waffle with the savory of the cheese in it...with the delicious syrup! My mouth is watering remembering it. I'll be back, all the way from Arizona.

Brandon Booth

This Friedman's is a little more modern than the other locations, but it fits the area perfectly. Food is incredible and service is excellent. I had the Chicken Chilaquiles, my wife had the Nova Benedict, and the kids had Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, BELT, Friedman's Burger and the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich. Everyone loved everything. We also started with the dumplings (this location is "East Meets West" and has Asian offerings as well), and those, along with the sauce, were exceptional. Additionally, most of the menu is gluten-free, for those who have sensitivities or Celiac. I cannot recommend this place enough, it is excellent.

GlutenBee

I had a genuinely fantastic experience at Friedman’s special East Meets West location! They have tons of celiac safe gluten free options, so I was in heaven. I got a lot and it was all good. Especially the sesame chicken and rock shrimp tempura 😭😍 This is a very good spot to check out in battery park, NYC

Yvonne A

Food was really good with great service from start to finish. Everything came out fresh and full of flavor, and we truly loved every bite. The staff were friendly. We’ll definitely be back for sure!

Samantha Vicha

Ricc was my server and he was wonderful! With so many dietary restrictions I was so pleased to be able to enjoy a delicious gluten-free seed oil free burger here! The gluten-free bun was very moist and not at all dry, which is rare for gluten-free things

Bri C

I’ve been meaning to try Friedman’s and am glad I came to the East Meets West location in Battery Park City. Highly recommend the GF General Tso’s chicken, It was excellent and a generous portion. It felt like every 5 minutes someone was coming to check on me and refilling my water cup which I appreciated. I’d rather have to say “I’m doing okay,” every 5 mins than to have to track a server down.

Sophia DeMartino

My friend and I needed to find a celiac friendly restaurant and came across this place. My friend was so beyond excited because the dumplings were gluten free and they haven’t had a dumpling in ages. Their joy and genuine excitement made my whole day. The food tasted delicious and was filling enough to keep us content for the rest of the day. Everything tasted absolutely amazing and was packed with flavor. Thank you!

Aleksander Amer

Me and my gf went here for dinner and drinks on our last night in the city before heading back to Vancouver. It was a great experience and had Kenny as our server. He was very attentive even though he was serving a rather large event as well. Can’t say enough good things about him and the food/drinks were really tasty! Looking forward to returning here and we hope to have him again serving us as he made our visit so much more enjoyable.

Maura Fallon

Fantastic gluten-free dumplings — just like in Hong Kong! We ate every GF option and loved them all. Friendly staff, clear GF labeling, and top-notch protocols make this a must.

Meredith Barrack

“East Meets West” meet Gluten free! Mainly Asian options at this location plus a few great brunch and American staples. Vegetable Spring rolls were AMAZING.

blazine lopolito

A few weeks ago, my friend treated me to an unforgettable experience here — and wow, she wasn’t exaggerating when she said this place was a gem. I’d been hearing her rave about it for a while, and now I see why. First off, the portion sizes are more than generous. I ordered the Kani salad expecting a small bowl, but what came out was a beautifully plated large dish piled high with fresh cucumber and crab — so refreshing. Then came the Singapore noodles, and let me just say… probably the second-best I’ve ever had. Packed with protein, crisp veggies, and perfectly seasoned, it hit all the right notes. The vibe here is just as impressive as the food. Bright, elegant decor with a playlist that was absolutely bumping the whole time — bonus points for that! The location is super convenient too, right across from Brookfield Place and the Regal movie theater, making it perfect for dinner or even just a casual lunch. I’m already looking forward to my next visit. ✨ For more foodie finds and hidden gems like this, follow @blaze_eatsnyc for more recommendations!

Lyn Dodson

The GF chicken and waffles was one of the BEST meals I've had in my entire life! The sweet of the waffle with the savory of the cheese in it...with the delicious syrup! My mouth is watering remembering it. I'll be back, all the way from Arizona.

Roger Barrett

The gluten free Mac and cheese is a must have! The cheese sauce is so rich and creamy and has a broiled crispy crust on top. Amazing! The lemon ricotta pancakes are like an entree and dessert all in one. The gluten free fried chicken and waffle is simply amazing! The chicken was crispy outside and perfectly juicy inside and the crust was delicious in and of itself. The waffle was also crispy while fluffy inside and stayed that way throughout the entire meal even the part of the waffle that was under the chicken.

A M

I was already a fan of Friedman’s other locations because they all prepare gluten free American fare food… so actually getting to eat gluten free Chinese and Japanese food was really exciting. It’s rare to find restaurants the serve gluten free Asian food that can accommodate people who are gluten free and understand contamination/taking extra precautions while preparing a gluten free meal. Highly recommend whether you are gf or not– this is a great restaurant!

J C

It was our 1st time at the restaurant! First of all let me say service was AMAZING! My daughters have food allergies and I have dietary restrictions. Eric and the chef made our experience one of the best by catering to our restrictions. Eric was very accommodating and made certain we had an enjoyable time. The food was delicious! Unfortunately didn’t take pictures of everything we ate to share! We will definitely return!! Thank you!

crd “Crdd” rdd

Everything good: the price (fully honest), the food quality, the staff kindness. A real heaven for celiacs

Tyler Abraham

GF food better than non-gf food — wow. This food was excellent and I loved everything I got.

sara t.

Although I utterly hate tequila, with the jasmine in the mix that echoes my middle name, I thoroughly enjoyed my Chinatown margarita happy hour drink 🥂✨!

Derry Li

We’ve been to a bunch of the other Friedman’s, and this is definitely our favorite. They have merged with an American Chinese restaurant that was in the space before, and serves the standard Friedmans’ fare, plus Chinese. This is amazing because most of the Chinese food is also gluten free.

Came for lunch on a Saturday and did not disappoint. Being gluten free myself, this place was awesome! Most the menu is gf or can be made gf. It’s a fun mix of American and Asian cuisine (including sushi). The chef’s special chicken dumplings and crispy sesame chicken were both great. First time having those things in years! Fun modern vibe inside. Can’t wait to go back.

The food was absolutely delicious. I had the brick chicken with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. Those were some of the best brussel sprouts I've ever had. The chicken was cooked perfectly and everyone was seasoned nicely and not salty. Loved it!!

With celiac it is difficult to find Asian food that is safe. We came here and felt very comfortable. Like any Asian restaurant the dishes are stylized, but it was hard to believe the dishes were celiac safe. At one point we looked at each other eating the General Tso’s chicken and needed to remind each other we did ask to make sure it was safe. The menu makes it so easy to identify what is gluten free and what is not. Definitely recommend.

The person who waited on us, Bailee, was excellent and accommodating especially after we had a long morning. Food was excellent as well we had the "three" roll which had shrimp and scallop, rock shrimp tempura, beef and broccoli and general tso chicken. We have been to most of the Friedman's and this one is one of the best!

Dejesus Brandt

Brunch was excellent. The atmosphere was cozy, the service friendly, and the food comforting without being overdone. The French toast was fluffy and perfectly sweet, the grilled cheese was deliciously gooey and crispy, and the tomato soup was creamy and rich.

Vivian Buttelli

The nova benny was one of the best things I ever ate! Amazing and on top of that it was gluten free. They had a lot of dishes GF or that could be adapted to it. Had the pancakes too and they were delicious. Would 100% go back to try other things.

Came by for a team work lunch just after 12 with a group of 11 people. I had just been to a different location of Friedman's a few weeks prior, so I already had an idea of what I wanted to order. But, the menu here is a bit different from the other ones. This restaurant used to be Wei West, which was a combination of Chinese, Thai, and Japanese. So it seems they merged that menu with the Friedman's menu. I was never a huge fan of the Wei West menu, so I just stuck to Friedman's. I had the Grilled Chicken Swisswich (bacon jam, gruyere, avocado aioli, on ciabatta bread), which comes with a side of fries. I must say, this has to be the best chicken sandwich I've had in a while. The chicken was perfectly grilled, and the bacon jam was SO good. The fries were crispy on the outside but soft on the inside - not a soggy fry in sight. I liked it better than the fried chicken sandwich I had the other location I went to. In true Friedman's fashion, everything was efficient, and the food came out very quickly (but hot). You do end up paying $25 for a chicken Sammie after tax/tip but it's nice for a once in a while treat.

I'm a huge fan of the UWS location so decided to order a yummy sandwich while downtown. I picked up my food (having ordered on Seamless) and the BLAT is delicious. The fries however had definitely been rewarmed. They are hard and inedible.

Maya was such an amazing server! From the moment we walked in she made my friends and I feel very welcome and made for a great lunch.

I was here before renovations and I didn’t like it then and still don’t like it now. The ambiance was always off and a bit too bright. Even after renovations, you still have the very cheap furniture and still off lighting (Some dim orange) which feels like previous off lighting. I think the bar is worst now because you have to walk all the way to other end when the bar should come before dining room. They have a chance to stretch bar across the room but instead they have a sushi bar but no chairs to sushi bar? Makes zero sense here. To be fair, I gave it a chance and went multiple times. Had the fried chicken and it was dry and flavorless. Just chewing and filled me up but not tasty at all. Yuka Fries not bad but the awful spicy sauce it came with was awful. Another time I tried their club sandwich which tasted fine but look at my picture of club with literally only two slices of turkey and compare the club on their website where they show it stacked with turkey meat. I can go to any average diner and turkey club wud be stacked with turkey. The bagel shop next door wud stack it as well. Cheapos. I tried Chef Wu dumplings and the sweet and sour sauce was awful. The last thing I tried was actually not too bad which was the spicy beef noodles which to my surprise came with five large slices of briskets. Did I get lucky or is this the norm? However, there was nothing spicy about the noodle soup. I think this neighborhood is just cursed with awful restaurants.

I have given them several chances… one mediocre meal, a second time for cocktails that was awful. Final straw ordered on door dash for pickup- got there and after 10 minutes of searching they said they couldn’t fill the order- they “thought about” calling me. Don’t bother…