A Declassified Guide to Cornell Eats đ
Best Collegetown Restaurants đĽ:
De Tasty!!! Wonderful in a big group so you can order a lot. Make sure to get the wok-tossed chicken with chili peppers and the sauteed eggplant. And of course, bring friends so you can order a lot and share.
Gangnam Station is a favorite of mine, with both Korean and Chinese dishes on the menu. It's a perfect place to catch up with your friends and has a substantial menu to choose from. The tang soo yuk (fried pork with sweet and sour sauce) is a personal fav.
So Poong. Sometimes overlooked, So Poong serves Korean comfort classics like kimbap, army stew, cold udon, and so much more.
Most Delicious Coffee âď¸:
When trying to use BRBs, I opt for a CafĂŠ Jennie cold brew (with half and half). While I do occasionally dip my toes đŚśinto Libe CafĂŠ, CafĂŠ Jennie is my default and is more consistent in flavor.
If youâre trying to escape Cornell Dining institutions, Gimme! Coffee in Gates is Goated (say that three times fastâŚ) While a little more pricey, their seasonal drinks and use of pebble ice makes it all the worth.
#1 Hidden Gem đ:
Tianjin foods!!! Itâs tucked away in a small mall area in the Commons and run by a very nice couple. No frills and no nonsense, the dumplings, wontons, buns, and black bean noodles hitâespecially if youâre missing home-cooked meals. đ
Best Value đľ:
Macâs Deli sandwiches or wraps. Completely customizable, they always are generous with the fillings and have a weekly special. It comes with a side of chips or veggies, making it a #balanced meal.
My favorite is their Italian Special and I always try to get the Ithaca Bakery roll.
Soupiest Soup đ˛:
Zeus! As an A&S student I am a frequenter of Zeusâs coffee, pastries, and what theyâre most famous for: soups. All vegetarian and packed with flavor, Zeusâ soups rotate every day between options like Ratatouille, Mulligatawny, and Choklayâs Lentil. I covet groundnut đĽ, which sounds weird but is a tomato-based soup with rice and peanut butter.
â¨Bonus: You can find all of Zeusâs soup recipes here!
Something I Like that no one Else will Understand:
Okenshields. Often described as âthe trenches,â or âterrible,â Okies has been a constant throughout my busy semesters. An old reliable, it provides options and is the most convenient for lunch or dinner when youâre camping in the Olin stacks (totally not speaking from personal experience).
Thursday night, Okies always has fried chicken (yummy), and Fridays are a hit as well with chicken tenders. While some may be skeptical, I truly have had some great moments with friends or chilled by myself in the most controversial dining hall on campus.
Our previous VP, Grace Wilkey đ, wrote a great article titled âI Love Okiesâ in our Spring 2022 edition. Check it out here (page 16).
Wild Cards đł:
Terraceâs Orange Chicken Burrito Bowl. I cannot emphasize this enough, everyone MUST TRY the orange chicken burrito bowl. At first glance, you may be confusedâwhy? Why must we make every food fusion? And let me tell you: just because. It doesnât seem like itâll work until you get to the front of the line, hand over your order slip, and ask for BoomđĽ BoomđĽ sauce (essential). Every Wednesday and Friday, Terrace serves this jewel, this pristine, immaculate emblem, and you can only hope that you get there before the line forms out the door. Just trust me on this one.
What are your favorites? Thereâs still a lot on and off campus that Iâve yet to try, and Iâm always looking for more. Let me know!