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Neil Simon Theatre · 250 W 52nd St
Dinner before MJ the Musical
The closest places to the Neil Simon that get you fed and out in about an hour, what to order so the kitchen is fast, and a Book button for the right night. Sit down 90 minutes before curtain.
Sit down at 5:30pm, pay by 6:35pm, in your seat for the 7pm curtain.
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Russian Vodka Room
Order fast: Borscht, pelmeni and an infused vodka
Food comes out fast, someone plays the piano, and you leave in a very good mood.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Evan-Amos, CC0.
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Danji
Order fast: Kimchi fried rice with bacon, the tofu and the bossam pork belly
Big flavors and the plates come out fast.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Alpha from Melbourne, Australia, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Yakitori Totto
Order fast: Pork neck and tsukune skewers
A smoky upstairs room for a quick, very good dinner at the counter. Watch the clock.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: User:K.lee, CC BY 2.5.
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BKK New York
Order fast: Papaya salad and the Thai curry dip sandwich
Big, exciting Thai near Columbus Circle and easy to get a table, for the shows up on 52nd to 54th.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Mack Male from Edmonton, AB, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0.
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Souvlaki GR
Order fast: Pitas, skewers and the dips, with the $12 house wine
A blue-and-white taverna at the north end of the district. Fast service, easy reservations.
From The Infatuation's theater-district guide, Aug 2026. Photo like it: Vouliagmeni, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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