Have I Found NYC's BEST STEAKHOUSE? EMPIRE Steak House, By Former PETER LUGER Employees!

[@oaktree1628]

The unexpected and complimentary creamed spinach at the end was a clear attempt to influence your review.

[@marcshepherd894]

Yes, restaurants do that all the time. But if you've watched a lot of his reviews, you'll know it doesn't work.

[@FlightX101]

It dosent cost them much and its fine. If the extras taste good ill mention them in my yelp review. If not i wont 🤷‍♂️

[@rogerrosen2323]

you are doing a diservice there now is ecoli from fast food you show eating raw burgers and meat slice and cook well the meats or get off the air it is not a good presentaton raw meat kills youve been lucky stop showing raw meat and advertising it many die from it just had one from fast food i saw the raw burger you ate from the diner other sites i reminded it kills jerk stop showing it the heakthdept shd close you

[@aa1944-k2r]

really? cream spinach? maybe you, not me.

[@rolandrothchild8889]

They have no shame.

[@LymanMcLallen]

You are always courteous and respectful of the servers, which speaks well of your character.

[@Bottomless.Coffee]

$19.99 for a small salad is wild.

[@pacmantravel2158]

They use heirloom Romaine lettuce which was fed only spring water through it's life.

[@normandea]

I don't mind paying those premium prices for an outstanding meal.

[@AaronGardner98]

Right, it’s not like they’re making it tableside.

[@buzzfunk]

I never buy salads in these kind of places. Just a scam, price wise.

[@Mraketing]

For little rabbits like you it is more than enough 😂 Wanna have a carrot? 🎉

[@4cornershike51]

The world's first well-rare steak.

[@Bunbury42]

I get you're making a joke, but check out Pittsburgh-style steak, also known as black-and-blue. It's a hard, hard char on the outside while staying very rare on the inside. Not all steakhouses can do it, as it can be both tricky, and demanding of special attention (two things a busy kitchen doesn't love), but I really like it.

[@roamingthereal4060]

Actually this is a pretty common style in NY, doing it that way for decades, its the sear, slice, broil method... its a great way to share a porterhouse

[@fatdoi003]

that's a form of lazy cooking.... just put the steak into the broiler or flip once cooking always get the grey - red - grey results..... well cooked steak needs to be flipped many times to let the heat distribute evenly for an even cook..... but of course sous vide makes the perfect steak

[@brandoncarpenter9681]

@@fatdoi003I find sois víde looks good but I find it less flavorful

[@matts375]

@@roamingthereal4060 you need to share it at those prices. lol

[@avecplaisirmusic]

This place = Business dinners with corporate credit cards

[@khalidcarrillo1132]

that's what we all do man!

[@acharis-Annie]

Wonderful review, UA. The restaurant in itself was beautiful. The steak looked amazing.

[@uaeats]

It was definitely one of the most beautiful restaurants I've reviewed so far. Maybe only Delmonico's tops this one

[@ant5963]

@@uaeats imo does not justify $130 for a small steak lol for that sort of money i want something fred flintstone would order.

[@ran196]

i'm sorry, if i ask a waiter whats more popular and they just reply back with "depends on what you like" then its a clear sign that they don't know anything about the resturant or the menu. its excusable if its just a casual place like the olive garden, but for a steakhouse c'mon man, i expect the waiters to have a bit more decorum

[@danielschear556]

Decorum from the staff? In a NYC Steakhouse? That ship sailed in the 1990s!

[@misterzero8667]

He always asks these inane questions of the staff and they ignore him , happens most videos

[@ChildeRyan]

Gotta give him a break 😀

[@Sean2884]

Why does it matter what's popular? Eat what you like, not what's popular.

[@davedavid427]

@@Sean2884 It's an indirect way to ask what they do best if you're not sure what to order. Regulars presumably order what a restaurant does best - but not necessarily, they could just have boring taste. This place is in midtown, so it must have alot of tourists and business crowd. They might not have many regulars, plus many tourists play it safe (and nothing says 'compromise to make everyone in a group happy' like going to a steakhouse). It's a kinda pointless question at newer restaurants or possible tourist traps, but it makes sense at a popular neighbourhood spot.

[@EzeICE]

You know when UA makes that 'stank-face', you know the food is bussing! 😂😂😂😂 great review

[@jessekuchinski1172]

The servers must think "Omg we fukked up big time!"

[@EzeICE]

@@jessekuchinski1172 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@budrich2773]

Stank face= bomb food for UA hes the man

[@marc8317]

bruh I thought I was the only one 😂😂😭

[@TheMr02drop]

I always think he hates it because of that face. And then the review is the opposite.

[@matts375]

LOL $130.00 for a steak and no sides. God bless anyone willing to pay that.

[@RFSpartan]

There's a sucker born every minute

[@一片叶的故事]

@@DavidMartin-ud9gs it comes with the territory, not everyone wants to live in a place that serves $50 21day wet age steaks

[@e2tHesquared]

@@一片叶的故事 emmm wet aged

[@jedsteelwell2354]

Guess there's plenty of people that got so much cash they don't care

[@matts375]

@@jedsteelwell2354 Good for them. My point remains.

[@SlavicBrahLoL]

I am enjoying your videos dude,your laid back personality and your humor together with that expression when you really like food is super funny.Great review as usual.

[@Devan-he4kr]

Quick he's from KZbin! Get him creamed spinach! Another great video.

[@PYRO200055412]

The fact that this is a premium steakhouse and the give you the crappy little foil wrapped "butter" knobs that are actually 50% hydrogenated seed oils is a total no go for me. I would have walked out at that point.

[@rolandrothchild8889]

Spot on and on point ...

[@carneymouse]

Not a fan of foil wrapped butter patties in a fine dining restaurant. In fairness it looks like Beaver Meadows Grade AA butter not a blend.

[@John-g3i9i]

Really enjoy his reviews!!!

[@uaeats]

Thank you! I appreciate you watching the vid!

[@stevereynolds3401]

Nothing makes my day more than seeing a UA Premiere come across my YT feed. And STEAK!

[@dennist.8210]

Hey UA! Great to see you back at steaks! Last time when I was able to catch you and chat during one of the premiere videos, it was nice. Hopefully, I'll be able to catch one of those again as that way I can directly chat with you in a way! I'd be so happy If you had your wish come true and got to experience true Kobe beef! I've had A5 Wagyu many times now and while I think you'd enjoy it overall (I'm always ecstatic when I have a chance to eat it), after watching you for a while now, I think you might not enjoy it quite as much as some others. A5 Wagyu is veryyyyyy buttery, velvety and melts in your mouth. However, for some, it may not have that heavy beefy flavor that they like. Similarly, for some, eating an entire A5 by themselves proves to be too much and it's best enjoyed with someone (perhaps Tina?). I'd highly recommend trying a good* American Wagyu first and then an Australian Wagyu (which in my opinion will probably be your favorite). I say that because Aussie Wagyu, especially a BMS 8/9, has the perfect balance of marbling and flavor. Of course, I'd still recommend trying A5 because it truly is a decadent piece of meat. I'd be more than happy to give you a particular secret suggestion of mine for a place that might be absolutely perfect for you to try A5. Let me know if you'd like that! As a general suggestion though, 212 Steakhouse DOES have true Kobe beef (if memory serves, it's the only one on the East coast that does) and it also has Aussie wagyu as well! Finally, I do hope you also consider trying some steakhouses that aren't in Manhattan. Christos steakhouse in Astoria, for example, is one that I used to like...though admittedly it's been years since I've been! Cheers UA! Keep up the wonderful videos pal!

[@brianmott9427]

Not sure if I’ve ever commented on any of your videos but enjoying them the more I watch keep it up UA 👏🏻👍🏻🍽️🍴🍽️ definitely the last sushi videos being from So Cal

[@JoeTheGetItGuy]

UA Eats Japan episode, sounds legit to me! 🙌🙌🙌

[@uaeats]

It's my dream to make that series someday! Even if it doesn't do well views-wise it would be a big passion project

[@JoeTheGetItGuy]

@@uaeatsI can relate ngl cause me personally want to visit Japan like forever

[@NeilFisher49]

​@@uaeatswho would not like that series?

[@benny.sullivan]

​@@uaeats you would get so many views for a series like that!

[@les5309]

It seems like your chewed the steak for a while. Was it more chewy than usual? Thanks.

[@dariosotherradio]

Dude, any more dressing and that salad would be swimming! I love your channel. I know, watching that first bite, that if your eyes don't squeeze tight, and there is no prolonged grimace, nodding or rocking, then it was probably only okay. If the eyes don't close all the way that is a bad sign. As a cook that is great to see!

[@benbryce2788]

Nice work mate 👍 enjoy your videos over here in Australia

[@FRESHTAMPA]

Anther great video. I watch all your videos UA!!

[@Joka9512]

When UA critiques steak houses .....his scrunched face is how I gauge how good the steak is...if I don't the face it's not good😅😅😅

[@CarolAnn-gh9fl]

I always enjoy your reviews

[@808lublabs4]

So many pretentious people commenting about “proper” ways to eat. So ridiculous. Got over yourselves. If I can pay the bill and I’m not disrupting other customers leave me alone and I will do whatever I want and enjoy my meal. Otherwise don’t get all bent when I comment about the stick up your 🫏

[@piroskamuller-middelhof3333]

Love your Video's UA! Can't wait to see you in Kobe Japan! Greetings from Curacao, Dutch Caribbean! 🤗🤗

[@uaeats]

Someday!

[@sangbangerz]

the day you finally eat an authentic piece of miyazaki or kobe steak at a teppanyaki joint in japan, your head will explode

[@BatlAngl]

UA! Just found this channel! I was debating which steakhouse to go to. You convinced me to go to EMPIRE Steak House this week! This bickering is pointless! I am a man of dessert and (FAITH)!

[@SP-em8lb]

Great Review. I will be going. Thx!!!

[@Batcave6]

Wow this looks great, it looks like a more convenient and accessible on the fly, alternative to Peter Luger.

[@gordoncohen4136]

You mentioned going to Japan. You should go now. The yen is very weak compared to the dollar. The price of A5 Wagyu is way more affordable in Japan. But, all A5 isn’t the same. Totally different “steak experience” than in the USA. Do your research about the different types of A5 and where to get it before you go. Highly recommend Royal Mouriya in Kobe. Don’t wait, just do it with a weak yen.

[@adriandahlstedt]

I don’t think it’s the cost of the steak that is holding him back. It’s almost certainly more the cost of flights, hotels and the time off work. 😂

[@meatchuckg]

I got UA's reference! It was Sauron from Harry Potter, played by Patrick Stewart.

[@anastasiarene6617]

I wish you could have gone to Les Halles when it was still open. It was a French bistro but they had some of the best steaks and the atmosphere was marvelous. I went after Bourdain left, but the quality was still top notch.

[@StAnthonyss]

im only here because your the only food review guy in american whom closes his eyes when taking bites 😅

[@johnjobber2219]

The spillage on the table cloth @ 12:56 is unacceptable. That is an amateur server better suited to Applebee’s.

[@spiderrico1853]

Probably why he got the lunch schedule 😂

[@adriandahlstedt]

Get real dude 😂 Every server in the world has spilled 2 drops at one time or another when serving a sizzling plate and it very well could be the sizzling juice shot out onto the table cloth after the server set it down, no server could prevent that.

[@johnjobber2219]

@ Incorrect

[@Zamiroh]

That steak looked so good. One thing i am surprised about is they dont have any inhouse butter!

[@CheesusSVT]

That steak though... Looks incredible! 😋🍖

[@NystromJohan]

Thanks for your great videos!

[@CarsCatAliens]

Next time you are in Philly, do yourself a solid, and go back in time.. To the days of the Rat Pack and the like...A lounge that could be in any movie set in the late 50s , early 60s. The dining room is reminiscent of dining halls perhaps in Germany. The front wall are all the charcoal fire pits for the steaks .. Salad bar is spot on ... The Pub in Pennsauken Nj rt 130 ole' airport circle... Old school steakhouse that has been a staple for decades...

[@sundaybest27]

Thanks for another great review! 👍

[@Bert_Wayfarer]

Dinner steak > lunch steak it seems xD ; great review UA!

[@jorgeecheverri6805]

Luke, I am your steak house!

[@uaeats]

Vader: Impressive... (Looks at sear)... Most impressive...

[@benny.sullivan]

Luge, I am your steakhouse!

[@Double_deuce22]

We went to Japan this summer. For dinners we ate A5 Waygu 10 of the 14 days and Kobe 2 out of the 14 days. The other two days we settled for sushi. We bought the wagyu from the store (Tobu department store in Ikebukoro). It was insanely inexpensive and absolutely delicious. It was worth paying to fly over there just for the beef. We ate at Kobe 511 and highly recommend it. Kobe 511 was equal to us paying to eat a nice steakhouse in the US. ($1,100 for five of us).

[@befl1407]

Peter Luger is just the best

[@lorifreeman1746]

Looks great and the place was beautiful ❤️

[@peyotegardens]

Please go to Goldees, Franklin BbQ and Snow’s. I’d like to see you try exceptional Texas meats for comparison to NYC meat

[@darnellmartinwimmer7716]

This will be a day long remembered.

[@bobsherman3407]

Due to my medical condition, I am relying on you, UA, to enjoy these meals at these high end eateries.

[@rodneylanders2609]

You do a great job UA!

[@safshers3712]

If you’re into wagyu, I’d love to see reviews of some of the Korean BBQ spots like Côte or Hyun which have great wagyu add ons. I think you’d enjoy them!

[@MegaJacques1234]

You had me at the crust and maillard reaction alone 👌

[@MrStan0630]

I stay at the hotels next to Empire Steak House when I visit NYC, so I will have to check it out. It sounds like you put an “h” after the “c when you pronounce “Worcestershire”. Put the accent on the first syllable.

[@HerrBrutal-bl2fk]

@@MrStan0630 It's actually pronounced Worcestershire sauce.

[@FatherAxeKeeper]

love your videos. and it would be awesome to see a japan tour video as well! hope you make it over there for those kobe steaks and more. the horse meat is a must try too!

[@jasonmirabile5184]

They may not have dessert but I like how the sides are included with the entree

[@HerrBrutal-bl2fk]

How I wish, how I pray UA one day will visit three star restaurants like Arzak in San Sebastián, Enoteca Pinchiorri in Florence and Frantzén in Stockholm. Yes, it will be costly, but let's support his culinary mission and aid him whether he wants to dine well in America or anywhere else.

[@uaeats]

I'd be down someday! Though my 3 star reviews usually make me many enemies lol

[@hu_b]

@@uaeats But you also make new fans that like to see you put your muddy boots on G Ramsey's white tablecloths, so to speak 😄

[@smink1701]

Hey UA! Another great review. Will be in New York in February and want to go to a great steakhouse with great atmosphere and buzzing vibe. Have been thinking about 4 Charles (I know it’s not a steakhouse) but it’s a hard place to get into. Any suggestions???

[@ghelley]

Wow two handed buttering ................👍👍

[@uaeats]

Insert 2001 Space Odyssey theme while I'm buttering with two hands and jumping around making monkey sounds

[@ghelley]

@@uaeats 😀😀

[@stylishbunny6854]

Steak looks yummy! 😊

[@jonathanlu6879]

Love the Star Wars reference!

[@JCL2690]

Awesome StarWars referrences. Subscribed.

[@whskymr]

Butter packets tell me all I need to know Btw they didn’t coat the croutons in the dressing, Big Nono for caesar

[@eejster0357]

Im sure you were thinking "should have ordered the set for an extra $20" when you were looking at that salad. 😅 Marking this steakhouse. That sear and perfect seasoning is 💯

[@paulsuarez4210]

Have you tried Gallaghers? I really love that one over all

[@mzleenymusic]

The face he makes when he chews lmaooooooo

[@carols3517]

Also I'm new, do you only do steak restaurants, and where are you from?

[@MattMasters-iv8gd]

Knocked it out of the park again!! Thanks UA!!

[@mrobertson188]

A good steak is my favorite meal I enjoy your steak house reviews

[@Chimmy.01]

cant wait for UA to reach 100k subs. here comes another livestream to celebrate 100k subs haha

[@dougjones2065]

Why would their “standard” strip be on a discount lunch pre-fix? How long have you been doing this?

[@jonathand827]

$7 salad for $19.99. Naw I’m good😅.

[@jonathanbarnes7641]

I had my first order of Wagyu steak 🥩 this week it cost $125 tasted great succulent. I wonder 💭 is that a reasonable price for a Wagyu steak? Last question is Kobe more or less expensive than Wagyu?

[@ShondaReph]

Not a steak fan. However, I like watching you. Hope you enjoyed your meal!

[@oaktree1628]

I don't eat red meat as well for obvious health reasons. Nevertheless, I actually enjoy watching others eat steak. Living vicariously, I suppose, without clogging my own arteries.

[@williamzimmer7293]

I might have to go to Manhattan for lunch in the near future

[@87gnxisgod]

Nice review buddy you should be wearing that Philly hat be proud of it😂🇺🇸

[@johndefalque5061]

I've never sent a steak back for 'being too rare'-that steak looked so juicy! Trop sagnant-as rare as you dare! Nothing dry about that steak!

[@rockoutconsiderably]

Could we have UA Eats: Home Edition of you boiling the beef bone for broth?

[@ringofedotov751]

would love to see you in japan! love the videos!

[@JACKLVNV]

Good stuff, UA, Visually delightful.

[@donahuea]

The problem with this and some others on your list is exactly that they are all off-shoots of Luger's. I've been to several and I feel like I'm just getting more-or-less the same steak at a different location. Specifically, Wolfgang's, Rocco, Royal 35. I haven't tried Empire though, so I'll give it a shot.

[@ageeksadventureswoohoo9213]

Lol love your darrh vader reference!

[@guilhermepicolloduarte8110]

Great, now i need a steak

[@jasonmiller7360]

$69 steak and $20 Caesar with iceberg lettuce, Crazy No thanks 😮

[@hu_b]

romaine lettuce. you want iceberg? 10 bucks extra 😄

[@TheBatchiro]

Just so you know..in Italy there isn’t such a thing as chicken parmigiana. The real plate is parmigiana di melanzane (eggplant parmigiana ).

[@spiderrico1853]

I was just in Tokyo A5 like 3oz was just under $20.

[@arinbk6841]

Stay in Tokyo my son

[@surfstarcc1]

Well that's looks delicious.

[@uaeats]

It tasted pretty good too!

[@matts375]

@@surfstarcc1 I bet you could cook a better steak on your $50 charbroil grill

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

6:50 in what universe are anchovies considered shellfish? 🤔🤦‍♂

[@Middleagegrind]

I'm going to Strip House on 44th in December. Hope you do a review on it

[@craigpowell7916]

They don't give butter with the rolls? For the price point a restaurant of this Is caliber failed!

[@Rob_Lerch]

UA, can you review Julianna's Pizza in Dumbo Brooklyn? It's the best pizza in NYC.

[@stevec5465]

No it's not.

[@Castapher]

Should have bought a dessert. Hehehe Oh and also, do a review of the famous Artichoke Pizza in Manhattan please ❤

[@pumalee9132]

I never go on the Westside for Steaks. You should've tried the one Eastside on 50th Street. It's night and day as far as quality and service! 💯 better on the Eastside for Empire Steakhouse

[@danielschear556]

❤ SAMMY'S ROUMANIAN STEAKS!🥩♨️😋

[@oaktree1628]

Gallaghers is on the West Side

[@andrewwhite1968]

So is Old Homestead.

[@arinbk6841]

So is wolf gangs

[@bryanlonger8646]

Good job

[@zacharywende1553]

Hidden Gem for an amazing Steak is Segovia Steakhouse in Little Ferry NJ. About 15 from the GWB.

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Nice Vlog. The steak looked tasty.. Jim and Harriet

[@SKF358]

That hot plate was dangerously hot!!!😅

[@alexandria7214]

Does anybody remember Tad’s Steaks? In NYC

[@m.theresa1385]

Yup! Tad’s on 42nd street. I’d eat there about once a month when I visited a store in the area that I supervised. It was a good value for what it was. Self serve, you could eat there for almost coffee shop prices. When I first went there as a teen I felt pretty grown taking myself for a steak dinner 🍽️ Cheers! 🍻

[@Bwana6274]

Can you please order something beside Caesar salad?

[@OldeDeus]

FYI when you do have A5 wagyu, dont get more than 6oz because you will definitely feel sick from all the fat in the meal.

[@marshaljedcooper7402]

UA always plays with his food, I’m surprised he hasn’t done an asmr video at all

[@stephandrighes8802]

I would love to know what exactly is the "rare oil".

[@DirtyMoneyHipHop]

How much bread do you want, you are one person, haha!