Cuisine:

• Asian
• American
• Latin American
• Pan-Asian

Belly Shack Description:
Bill Kim (Urban Belly) and his Puerto Rican wife, Yvonne Cadiz-Kim, pooled their flair for flavor at this oft-surprising, hip spot with counter service and an industrial edge. A long communal table anchors the urban-feeling space, which is adorned with graffiti-like details on walls. Smaller tables and stools line the perimeter, filling with foodies and cost-conscious cool-kids alike. Most memorable are the garlicky fried tostones in chimichurri, but a close second goes to the Asian meatballs, which are tucked into a pita with rice noodles and mint. Ssam-accented Korean kogi with crunchy kimchi is something we're left craving, too. The only disappointment was the wholesome but plain hot-and-sour soup with hominy. No mind. By the time the house-made soft-serve ice cream---lime, topped with grated zest and huckleberries---arrives, we're left swooning anew. (The ever-interesting toppings come courtesy of HotChocolate's Mindy Segal.)


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