Piggyback NYC

4.5

114 Reviews

$30 and under

Asian

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Hot spot
Great for happy hour

Asian inspired bar food coupled with traditional favorites making it perfect for quality shares to go around the table. Drinks range from a rotating draft list and wine selection to craft cocktail offerings.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Gastro Pub
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(212) 239-0570
Website
http://www.piggybacknyc.com/home
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
140 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Ave
Parking details
None
Public transit
PATH Train, NQRW, BDFM, 1, ACE
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

Queen of the Way Back: A Drag Brunch Cabaret
$10.00 per person
Prepaid
Apr 26, 2025 - Jun 28, 2025
Piggyback by Pig & Khao is partnering with the dancing diva of NYC, Hibiscus, to put on a monthly Drag Brunch Cabaret experience: Queen of the Way Back! Hosted by 2 time Glam Award winner Hibiscus featuring new guests every month, Queen of the Way Back showcases NYC's best talent alongside Chef Leah Cohen's best pan Asian brunch dishes! Come party with us! $10 tix in advance, $15 at the door. Doors open at 12:30, the show starts at 1pm and is expected to run about 2 hours. Don't forget to bring cash to tip the queens!

Prawns Salad$18.00
Grape tomatoes, lemongra ss, fish sauce, calamansi lime.
Crudo$19.00
Medai, coconut sauce, green mango, grapefruit, cashew, crispy pork.
Smoked Mussels$18.00
Peanuts, chili FL akes, soy sesame vinaigrette, rice cracker chips.
Tofu 3-ways$16.00
Cucumber, carrots, red onion, szechuan peppercorn dressing.
Tartare$19.00
Yellowfin tuna, soy vinaigrette, Asian pear, shiso, crispy rice.

Hot Stuff

Lumpia$14.00
Pork & beef spring rolls, sweet chili sauce.
Curry Puffs$18.00
Curried beef, potatoes, onions, lime, cucumber relish.
Charred Edamame$10.00
Yuzu butter.
S&P Shrimp$18.00
Chinese 5-spice, scallions, jalapeños, kewpie lime mayo.
Okie Toast$19.00
Shrimp, cabbage, bonito, scallion, kewpie mayo, okinokiyaki s auce.
Korean Wings$16.00
Honey butter gochujang sauce.

Noodles N Rice

Choeng Chee See Ew$18.00
Rolled rice noodles, egg, crisp y pork belly, choy sum, bean sprouts, pickled chili.
Wonton Mee$19.00
Noodles, char siu pork belly, pork & shrimp wontons.
Cha CA la Vong$27.00
Turmeric & lemongra ss cod, rice noodles, peanuts, herbs, nuoc cham.
Thai Fried Rice$17.00
Egg, shrimp, Chinese saus age, chili, Thai basil.

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$8.00
Green Curry Cauliflower$8.00
Jasmine Rice$4.00
Coconut Rice$5.00

Big Stuff

White Pepper Lobster
Stir fried whole lobster, butter sauce, ginger, chili, tokyo scallions.
- MP
Hainanese Duck$35.00
Half duck, crisp y duck fat rice cake, duck jus, ginger sauce, chili sauce.
Nasi Lemak$28.00
Fried chicken drum & thigh, coconut rice, crispy anchovies, peanuts, sambal, fried egg.
Lamb Rendang$32.00
Coconut milk braised l amb, curr y, potato puree, sauteed kale, roti.
Beef & Bone for 2$92.00
Dry-aged ribeye, roasted bone marrow, jaew sauce & green relish.

Cocktails

Desperate Housewife
Simple vodka*, aperol, prosecco, blood orange, lemon | collins; * 1 drink = 1 meal to feed a child in need.
Claude Monet
Claude monet gin, shochu, but terfly pea, lemon, prosecco | coupe.
A Chick Named Sadie
Brockman's gin, aperol, green chartreuse, Thai basil, lime, aquafaba | coupe.
Three Guarantees
Los vecinos mezcal, cil antro, strawberr y, simple, lime, orange bitters | double rocks.
Bars for Days
Tequila, pisco, maraschino, chartreuse, lime, gochugang, orange bitters | collins.
Café Banana
Tanduay double barrel, mezcal, coffee c ynar, banana leaf, 5-spice, smoked cube | double rocks.
Mercenary's Revenge
Wild Turkey r ye, calvados, benedictine dom, pandan, orange bitters | nick & nora.
The Mantis
Dad's hat white whiskey, creme de cacao, coconut fat, mint, kaffir, lime | coupe.
Wing Sauce
Bourbon, scotch, velve t falernum, Montenegro, soy brown butter, absinthe, lime, angostura | double rocks.

On Tap

Narragansett Lager
Greenport Black Duck Porter

Wine

Wayback Cabernet
Raza Vinho Verde

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Asian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Piggyback NYC delivers "fantastic food" with a lively atmosphere, perfect for both small and large groups. Particularly praised are the "incredible lamb" and diverse menu options. Service, especially by standout server Ray, is consistently attentive and friendly. The unique cocktails and vibrant setting make it a "great Midtown treat."

114 Reviews

M
Maryann
VIP
New York City
27 reviews
4.0
27 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall enjoyable experience. Friendly staff. Food was good- some dishes more flavorful than others. The lumpia had good flavor but its filling tasted watered down. Dishes were good overall but certain things didn’t have the full flavor profile I expected. Wings were amazing. Dirty appetizer dishes were never cleared from the table (including a bowl with chicken bones from the appetizer wings that stayed on the table until our check came). I would go back with appropriate expectations. 3.5/5
Piggyback NYCResponded today
Hi Maryann, So glad you enjoyed your meal with us! Let us know when you'd like to return & we'd be happy to take better care of you during your next visit!
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Miles
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ended up sitting at the bar instead of the table we reserved and the bartender was excellent: friendly, knowledgeable and make good recommendations. The happy hour went to 6 o'clock and the drinks/apps included we pretty good (beer, cocktail, etc.). The mains were flavorful, well seasoned and nicely sized. Overall, very good restaurant and I would go again, but only after checking out the UWS location first!
Piggyback NYCResponded today
Hi Miles, UWS is awesome! Feel free to reach out if you'd like to check out any of our locations & we'd be happy to make your reservation for you!
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Guy
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Been here several times but never for lunch. Great place to eat before a game at MSG. Service was excellent and the food was great. Had five dishes, shared everything with my friend: spring rolls, shrimp fried rice, a pork bowl, beet salad and the mango shrimp salad. Favorites were the beets and shrimp, but all were solid. Friendly staff and great value. Will be back soon !!!
Piggyback NYCResponded today
Hi Guy, Thanks for coming back to hang with us! Let us know when you'd like to return & we'd be happy to send you some shrimp on us!
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Srabone
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Menu was not clear about certain aspects. My friends ordered two different dishes and it was not clear how spicy it was. They could not eat their food. When staff was told they just gave them extra broth which was not helpful. They did not enjoy their meal at all
Piggyback NYCResponded today
Hi Srabone, So sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience with us! Let us know if you'd like to give us another try, we'd be happy to direct you to less spicier dishes & send an extra bread or rice away to help with the spice!
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Trish
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great early dinner and drinks. The food was so good. Love those wings.
Piggyback NYCResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Trish, The wings are our fav! Looking forward to having you in for another round soon!
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Lauren
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of my favorite spots in NYC, where there are literally thousands of places you can go. Food and drinks are always solid, the music and vibe on point, staff is friendly, and is great for a date, friends, large group.
Piggyback NYCResponded on February 16, 2025
Hi Lauren, Thanks so much for the love! Let us know when you'd like to come back & we'd be happy to take care of you again!
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Sarah Grace
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
David our waiter was outstanding. He took amazing care of us!
Piggyback NYCResponded on February 9, 2025
Hi Sarah, David is the best! Thanks for coming to hang with us & so glad you had a great time!
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Caryn
New York City
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Overall good dishes but everything was on the spicy side. We had mix palate of 10 people and overall they all liked but some who don’t like spicy couldn’t handle it and some were okay. Perfect spot for some Cocktails and shared dishes. Ambiance is a bit dingy, and outdated. I get the look and vibe it’s looking for but definitely can have a refresh. Hasn’t changed since I last been there 5 years ago.
Piggyback NYCResponded on February 9, 2025
Hi Caryn, So glad you enjoyed your meal with us! Let us know when you'd like to return & we will send some extra rice on the house to soak up some of that spice!
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William
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good service. Resy reservation did not go through to their system but they accommodated regardless
Piggyback NYCResponded on February 2, 2025
Hi William, So glad you were able to join us! Feel free to reach out directly if you'd like to return, we'd be happy to take care of your reservation for you!
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Kyle
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food great service good prices would recommend and will go back again.
Piggyback NYCResponded on February 2, 2025
Hi Kyle, So glad you enjoyed your time with us! Looking forward to having you back in again soon!
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FAQs

Piggyback NYC offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 239-0570.

Piggyback NYC is rated 4.5 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 24, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

140 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between 6th and 7th Ave
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Asian, Gastro Pub
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
None
Public transit
PATH Train, NQRW, BDFM, 1, ACE
Payment options
AMEX, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.piggybacknyc.com/home
Phone number
(212) 239-0570

Piggyback NYC

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Queen of the Way Back: A Drag Brunch Cabaret

Cold Stuff

Prawns Salad$18.00

Crudo$19.00

Smoked Mussels$18.00

Tofu 3-ways$16.00

Tartare$19.00

Hot Stuff

Lumpia$14.00

Curry Puffs$18.00

Charred Edamame$10.00

S&P Shrimp$18.00

Okie Toast$19.00

Korean Wings$16.00

Noodles N Rice

Choeng Chee See Ew$18.00

Wonton Mee$19.00

Cha CA la Vong$27.00

Thai Fried Rice$17.00

Sides

Brussels Sprouts$8.00

Green Curry Cauliflower$8.00

Jasmine Rice$4.00

Coconut Rice$5.00

Big Stuff

White Pepper Lobster

Hainanese Duck$35.00

Nasi Lemak$28.00

Lamb Rendang$32.00

Beef & Bone for 2$92.00

Cocktails

Desperate Housewife

Claude Monet

A Chick Named Sadie

Three Guarantees

Bars for Days

Café Banana

Mercenary's Revenge

The Mantis

Wing Sauce

On Tap

Narragansett Lager

Greenport Black Duck Porter

Wine

Wayback Cabernet

Raza Vinho Verde

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Piggyback NYC offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Piggyback NYC restaurant rated?

Is Piggyback NYC currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information