BANY

Long Island City, New York, United States

BANY Ten 57 in Long Island City

BANY is an Asian fusion restaurant in Long Island City. It is steps away from the 7 subway train. The restaurant serves a mix of Thai and Japanese food, and has a sushi counter and Chef in the dining room. They have a small backyard area, which seemed quite nice, but it was too hot out when we went. The food was pretty good, but I have had better. The name (Best Asian New York) may be misleading, because it is not even the best Asian food in Long Island City.

Dress

casual

Cost

Entrees were around $15-$20

Service

The service was very casual. They had no problem leaving us to chat for a long time after our dinner - we had to flag someone over to bring our check.

Reservations

The restaurant was not very busy. There was no need for reservations on a Sunday evening.

Items Ordered

Sweet Potato Roll

Sweet Potato Roll

I am not a fan of sushi, but I really liked these rolls. If you like sweet potatoes, and like avocado rolls, you would know what to expect. The sweet potatoes were a little bit fried and crispy inside the roll.

Chicken Teriyaki

Chicken Teriyaki

The chicken Teriyaki also came with a starter of miso soup. The chicken was not quite what I was expecting. It was mostly chicken, with just a little bit of vegetables, and surprisingly potatoes. I don't think I've ever had potatoes like this at an Asian restaurant. The teriyaki was a sweet thick sauce. I was hoping for something more like a stir-fry, but it wasn't clear on the menu.

Red Curry Chicken

Chicken Red Curry

The curry was served in a hot dish and was still bubbling when it arrived. It had a lot of vegetable and was medium spicy.