Kalye: A Taste of Filipino Street Food in the Lower East Side

Kalye Broome ( Now on 111 Rivington st) Introduce

In a city as diverse as New York, the culinary landscape is a reflection of its many cultures. Kalye, whose name means "street" in Filipino, is a vibrant and welcoming restaurant that brings the exciting flavors and communal spirit of Filipino street food to the Lower East Side. This Asian-owned and LGBTQ+-owned establishment is more than just a place to eat; it's a celebration of Filipino heritage, culture, and cuisine with a modern New York twist. The restaurant has garnered a reputation for its authentic yet innovative dishes, and its cozy, trendy atmosphere makes it a go-to spot for locals and tourists alike. With a commitment to inclusivity and a mission to be a "tambayan" or a place for friends to hang out, Kalye creates a space that is both a culinary haven and a community hub.

The menu at Kalye is a testament to the richness and diversity of Filipino food. The offerings are thoughtfully divided to cater to various cravings and dining occasions. For a savory start, the appetizers are a must-try, with the Ube Longganisa Sliders being a definite standout. These creative sliders feature unique ube pandesal buns paired with a flavorful pork sausage, creating a "creative take on Filipino fusion" that is "absolutely delicious." Other popular appetizers include the generous Lumpia Shanghai and the tender Pork BBQ Skewers, which are praised for their flavor. For larger meals, the "silog" dishes from the Brunch and Lunch Specials menus are a highlight, pairing a protein like TapSilog (marinated beef) or Bangsilog (milkfish) with garlic rice and a fried egg. The larger plates, such as the Pork Sisig and the Lechon Kawali, showcase classic Filipino comfort food. The restaurant also has a full bar with great cocktails, beers like Red Horse and San Miguel, and a curated wine list.

Location and Accessibility

Kalye is now located at 111 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, a move from its original Broome Street location. This new address keeps it firmly rooted in the vibrant Lower East Side, a dynamic neighborhood known for its lively streets and diverse community. The area is easily accessible by public transportation, with several subway stations within a short walking distance. The restaurant is committed to being accessible to all, with a wheelchair accessible entrance, a wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. This ensures that everyone, including families with strollers, can enjoy a comfortable dining experience. The availability of outdoor seating also adds to the appeal, providing a pleasant option on warmer days.

Services Offered

Dine-in and Outdoor Seating: Guests can enjoy their meal in the trendy indoor space or, weather permitting, at the tables outside.
Takeout, Curbside Pickup, and Delivery: For ultimate convenience, Kalye offers a variety of off-premise dining options, including takeout, curbside pickup, and no-contact delivery.
Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner: Kalye serves a full menu throughout the day, with dedicated brunch, lunch, and dinner options, making it a great spot for any meal.
Happy Hour: The restaurant features a happy hour with specials on both cocktails and food, a perfect way to unwind after a long day.
Reservations: As the restaurant is not the biggest, it's highly recommended to make a reservation, especially for dinner, to ensure a table.
Catering: Kalye provides catering services, allowing you to bring their delicious Filipino flavors to your next event or party.
Private Dining Room: For special events or large groups, the restaurant offers a private dining room.

Features / Highlights

Unique and Authentic Flavors: The menu stands out for its creative takes on Filipino street food, such as the Ube sliders, and for its authentic classic dishes like pork sisig.
Great Cocktails: The bar program is a significant highlight, offering a variety of unique and great cocktails, along with Filipino beers.
Inclusive and Welcoming Atmosphere: As an LGBTQ+ owned business and a designated "Transgender safespace," Kalye provides a friendly and welcoming environment for everyone, including families and groups.
Fast Service: Customers praise the staff for being friendly, attentive, and providing great service.
Dog-Friendly: A unique feature is that dogs are allowed inside and outside, making it a great spot for pet owners.

Contact Information

Address: 111 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Phone: (646) 422-7267

What is Worth Choosing?

Kalye is a worthwhile choice for New Yorkers seeking a culinary adventure that offers a truly authentic and creative take on Filipino cuisine. The restaurant's commitment to quality is evident in the food, with customers raving about the flavorful Pork BBQ skewers and the "perfectly crispy" and "juicy" Lechon. The Bangsilog and its "fragrant garlic rice" are also highlighted as a great find. The innovative Ube sliders are a must-try for their unique combination of flavors and textures. While some dishes may not exactly match a traditional family recipe, the creativity and modern twists are a major part of the restaurant's charm.

Beyond the food, the friendly and attentive service is a consistent theme in customer reviews, creating a pleasant and welcoming dining experience. The restaurant's dual identity as a space for both great food and community is a powerful draw. With a full bar, happy hour specials, and a cozy atmosphere, it’s a perfect spot for a casual lunch, a lively dinner with friends, or a solo dining adventure. For New Yorkers looking to explore Filipino food in a modern, inclusive, and fun environment, Kalye is an excellent choice that promises to be a memorable and delicious experience.

Kalye Broome ( Now on 111 Rivington st) Food & drink

HH Cocktails
HH Kalye Mule $9.00
HH Spicy Guava Paloma $9.00
HH Cal Le Mone' Spritz $9.00
HH Manila Martini $9.00
HH Broome St Martini $9.00
HH Mango Bravo $9.00
Calamansi Sour $9.00

HH Beer
HH Red Horse $6.00
HH San Miguel $6.00
HH Tsing Tao $6.00
HH Perputal IPA $6.00

HH Wine
HH Chardonay $8.00
HH Malbec $8.00
HH Rose $8.00

HH Food
HH Lumpia $8.00
HH Pork BBQ Skewers $10.00
HH Ube Sliders $11.00
Chicken Satay $10.00

Brunch (Friday - Sunday)
TapSilog $23.00
Tender, marinated beef strips grilled to perfection, wrapped in banana leaves with garlic rice and a side of egg. (G/F)
Chiksilog $20.00
Crispy fried chicken paired with aromatic garlic inasal rice, a golden sunny-side-up egg, and our housemade pickles.
ToSiLog $20.00
Sweet and garlicky pork longganisa served with garlic rice, boiled egg, and tomato-onion salad—wrapped in banana leaf.
Bangsilog $25.00
Crispy fried boneless bangus served with garlic rice, boiled egg, and tomato-onion salad—wrapped in banana leaf

Beer
Red Horse Beer $9.00
San Miguel Pale Pilsen $9.00
TsingTao $8.00
Perpetual IPA $8.00

Cocktails
Mango Bravo $14.00
Cal Le Mone Spritz $14.00
Kalye Mule $14.00
Cocktail Pitcher $60.00
Manila Martini $14.00
Broome St Martini $14.00
Spicy Guava Paloma $14.00

Mocktails
Dark & Spicy Mocktail $10.00
Amalfi Spritz Mocktail $10.00

Sangria/Spritzes
Sangria
Spritzer

Soda/Juice
Lychee Juice $6.00
Coconut Water $6.00
Mango Juice $6.00
Diet Coke $4.00
Regular Coke $4.00
Ginger Ale $4.00
Sprite $4.00

Wine
Sauvignon Blanc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec $12.00
Chardonnay $12.00
Rose
Pecorino
Nebbiolo
Macabeo

Lunch Specials (Binalot)
TapSilog $17.00
Tender, marinated beef strips grilled to perfection, wrapped in banana leaves with garlic rice and a side of egg. (G/F)
Chiksilog $17.00
Tender chicken simmered in rich soy-vinegar sauce, wrapped in banana leaves for a flavorful, aromatic experience. (G/F)
ToSiLog $17.00
Sweet and garlicky pork longganisa served with garlic rice, boiled egg, and tomato-onion salad—wrapped in banana leaf.
Bangsilog $19.00
Crispy fried boneless bangus served with garlic rice, boiled egg, and tomato-onion salad—wrapped in banana leaf

Appetizers/Sides
Ube Longganisa Sliders $14.00
Savory pork sausage with aioli, Swiss cheese, and crispy onion-bacon jam, all served on a soft ube bun.
Lumpia Shanghai $15.00
Six (6) pieces of our crispy fried spring rolls filled with seasoned ground pork, and vegetables.
Pork BBQ Skewers $14.00
Two (2) pieces of our tender pork shoulder marinated in banana ketchup are grilled to perfection and served on skewers for a smoky, sweet, and savory bite. (G/F)
Chicken Satay $14.00
Grilled chicken marinated in rich coconut and aromatic spices, served with a creamy peanut sauce. Three pieces.
Tuna Kinilaw with Rice Crispy $16.00
Fresh, tender tuna marinated in vinegar, citrus, and spices, served with onions, peppers, and a hint of heat.
Laing with Chips $15.00
Taro simmered in a creamy coconut milks, Paired with crispy chips for a savory and crunchy twist on a Filipino classic.
Appetizer Platter $25.00

Kalye Broome ( Now on 111 Rivington st) Details

From the business
Identifies as Asian-owned
Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned

Service options
Outdoor seating
Curbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Onsite services
Takeout
Dine-in

Highlights
Fast service
Great cocktails
Great dessert
Sports

Popular for
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Wheelchair accessible seating
Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Offerings
Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy hour drinks
Happy hour food
Hard liquor
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Private dining room
Small plates
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Wine

Dining options
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating
Table service

Amenities
Bar onsite
Gender-neutral restroom
Restroom
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi

Atmosphere
Casual
Cozy
Trendy

Crowd
Family-friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safespace

Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Payments
Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Children
Good for kids
High chairs

Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Dogs allowed outside

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Kalye Broome ( Now on 111 Rivington st) Location

Kalye Broome ( Now on 111 Rivington st)

New York New York County New York Broome Street

251 Broome St, New York, NY 10002, USA

Kalye Broome ( Now on 111 Rivington st) Reviews

An average rating of ★4.7 from 535 user reviews.

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Came by for a Friday dinner -- our party of 2 didn't have a reservation but we managed to snag a walk-in table around 6:30pm. It's not the biggest restaurant though, so we probably got lucky (you should definitely make a res).-- Pork BBQ skewers were so delicious! The BBQ sauce was just the right amount of sweet, and the pork was cooked so well (juicy and tender). Portion size did feel a bit small for the price point, though-- Pork sisig was good. I liked how the onions / sour flavouring complemented the savoury flavour of the pork. It was a bit too salty to eat by itself (and we didn't quite finish), but fortunately we had some rice on the side to mellow it out somewhat.-- Finally we had the bangus binalot, which was good too. Milkfish is not the most common to find in the US and I was pleasantly surprised to find such a great dish here. It did not feel too oily/heavy from frying, and the fish paired excellently with the fragrant garlic rice.Overall, I had a very nice meal, and the price point was not unreasonable. I think overall the food felt a little salty, but otherwise everything was quite delicious. I think they've moved (nearby) since my visit and I'd love to re-visit and try some of their other dishes!
August 20 · Matthew Ho
I came across this restaurant on TikTok and had been looking forward to trying it.The standout for me was definitely the Ube sliders. The soft, pillowy ube buns were unique and paired perfectly with the chorizo patty, sauce, and toppings. It was a creative take on Filipino fusion and absolutely delicious.We also ordered the lumpia shanghai. They were generously sized, but the wrapper wasn’t as crispy as I would’ve liked. The sauce, however, was flavorful and complemented the dish well.The pork BBQ skewers were good — tender meat with just the right amount of sauce that wasn’t overly sweet. While it didn’t quite compare to the BBQ skewers back home, it was still enjoyable.The lechon was another highlight. The skin was perfectly crispy, and the meat was thick-cut, juicy, and tender with just the right amount of fat — buttery but not rubbery. The sauce it came with wasn’t the traditional lechon sauce I’m used to; it leaned more vinegary, which didn’t quite hit the mark for me. The inasal rice was also underwhelming — it lacked the bold garlic flavor I was expecting and tasted quite bland.Overall, the service was great, and the staff were friendly and attentive. While I enjoyed parts of the meal, I don’t think I’ll be back.
March 22 · Ira Echavez
Ube Sliders ($11 during happy hour) slapped. Not sure the ube buns really added much, they weren’t as fluffy as a typical bun but the pork sausage patty with melted Swiss and that crispy onion bacon jam made this a small app packed with flavor.Beef Tapa was standard. The meat tasted good, but the meat-to-rice ratio felt off (especially at $19 for dinner). Also, the photos show a whole egg, so why'd I only get half? 😭😭 Recession indicator frUbe Ice Cream ($8) - first bite was so good. It’s made in house and has a bit of salt mixed in to bring out the ube flavor, and at first I was really into it. But the more I ate, the more I felt like maybe they went a little overboard with the salt. If they dialed that back just a bit, it would be perfect.
May 30 · Umarbin Siddiki
Brought my husband here to share this wonderful experience at Kalye since we are both adventurous eaters!Our reservation was for 7:30pm but we walked in 10 minutes early and were able to be seated!We were served the lumpia shanghai and ube drinks to start our meal off. I loved that the lumpia was packed with meat and thin on the skin but the ube drinks were too grainy for our taste. I'm not sure it was a fav but would not order that again.For appetizers we got the bbq skewers and kinilaw ceviche tuna. The BBQ Skewers are bigger than the traditional skewers I'm used to at Malay restaurants but still really good! I love that you could taste the charred bbq which is a good indicator for me! The ceviche on the other hand.. wasn't as delectable by itself but once we ordered a side of pita chips, we changed our tunes! I think it's a must to have some sort of carbs to pair with and may be a bit heavy.Hubby and I ordered one of each for the two entrees offered - beef tapa w. sunny side egg and mushroom sisig (both served with rice). I like both as it's not too salty but I think it could be heavier on the flavour? The meat could be marinated a bit longer imo but it was still good regardless.To finish off, we got the mango float and ube ice cream. I thought the mango float was going to be more of a milkshake but it's actually a piece of cake with a cherry on top! The ube ice cream is topped with shaved coconut and so so SO rich in flavour. I preferred the ice cream over the cake but my husband had different opinions. Either way, we love both of our choices and would reorder this!!
February 23 · Kelly
My first time officially trying Philippine food, really interesting flavors, tastes vary. Big portions; staff was really nice and friendly.Space is small so reservations are suggested on weekends. However, the smell inside the restaurant would be strong when they are deep frying food.🍴✨Deep fried spring roll was my favorite. It was filled with grounded meat and huge! Nice flavor with slight crispy skin.The pork belly was delicious, tender and juicy. But the fried pork skin came with meat was too hard.Coconut shrimp rice was a light one, pretty refreshing. Simple seasoned shrimps with mango slices. The rice was a little bit over cooked, kinda soggy.💜🍨💛Ube ice cream the best! It was so rich and creamy with sauces and toppings. Definitely the must-order dessert.Ube buns were good too, but a little bit unflavored, so eat it with more sauces on the top.
January 12 · Julia H