Zanzibar

645 9th Ave @ 45th Street, 212-957-9197

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Great for a casual hangout. Food is tasty, but not very filling ("tiny" and "small" plates) - good for muching and spending some time with a bunch of friends. You'd end up spending a little more than the average dinner, since it's like dim sums with exotic food, but it'll be an evening well spent.

All in all, I would go here more for the ambience and to spend some quality time with friends / significant other, than for food alone.