Third Kingdom (formerly And Beer NYC)

The space looked interesting at first too — dim, kind of moody. But after 30 minutes, it just felt… dark and a little depressing. Service was fine, but food came out pretty slow. Here’s what we trie... Read more

The space looked interesting at first too — dim, kind of moody. But after 30 minutes, it just felt… dark and a little depressing. Service was fine, but food came out pretty slow. Here’s what we tried: • Bread & butter: Honestly, the best part of the meal. Super soft, warm, and flavorful. • Enoki salad: Too salty, didn’t really taste like mushrooms. • Morel mushroom sauce: Came with a yellow sauce — not bad, but not memorable either. • Main (Cauliflower mushroom + Blue Oyster mushroom): Too sweet overall, and the flavors didn’t really go together. Also, the mushrooms themselves weren’t rare or special enough to justify the price. I think if you really love mushrooms, you might be underwhelmed. The dishes were just kind of… basic. To top it off, a tiny bug flew into my glass near the end — not a dealbreaker, but in such low lighting, it’s not ideal. Read less

We dined here for my partners birthday and we both are mushroom lovers! We ordered: Beech ( we got the added truffles as the foragers corner but we didn’t realise it was $25 extra which was not worth... Read more

We dined here for my partners birthday and we both are mushroom lovers! We ordered: Beech ( we got the added truffles as the foragers corner but we didn’t realise it was $25 extra which was not worth it in our opinion) Lion’s Mane Ramen Blue Oyster Lava Cake Dessert All the food was delicious and served at a good pace. It took us to loads of different cuisines and flavours. The staff were so lovely and even put a candle in the dessert for my partners birthday and gave us two free drinks which was so kind. Would definitely recommend to anyone who loves mushrooms! Read less

Quirky, unique restaurant concept, centric on mushrooms, well-executed. The maikado dish and the blue oyster were highlights. Second place were the lion’s main dumplings. Third place was the mole - bu... Read more

Quirky, unique restaurant concept, centric on mushrooms, well-executed. The maikado dish and the blue oyster were highlights. Second place were the lion’s main dumplings. Third place was the mole - but it would probably be great for a mole enthusiast (the chef is from the mole region). Last place for me was the beech, which tasted like a lazy Mac & cheese. Overall, really enjoyed this restaurant! All vegan but super super interesting! Great atmosphere, better if you get a reservation. Portions are pretty good. 3-4 dishes for 2 people, 1-2 for 1 person. Read less

I was intrigued by this place for awhile, and I ended up loving it even more than I expected! Rather than being divided into appetizers, main dishes, etc. the menu is all small plates that are arrang... Read more

I was intrigued by this place for awhile, and I ended up loving it even more than I expected! Rather than being divided into appetizers, main dishes, etc. the menu is all small plates that are arranged in order of price (lol) from the side of focaccia at $8 ending with the blue oyster mushroom dish at $29. I asked the waiter if the dishes at the expensive end were larger than the ones at the top, and he said no, the ones at the end have “more flavor.” It seems like they are in order of increasing complexity. We started with the focaccia (the only item that doesn’t contain mushrooms) and it was crazy! I’ve never had black focaccia before, but it was great. It is labeled as containing “coconut” which is in the form of coconut oil (unclear why this is necessary). Next, we had the maitake accompanied by celery root puree, pickled tiny pink mushrooms (hon shimeji), and kohlrabi slaw. Truly special. The maitake was tender almost like an artichoke heart. Next, we had the pioppino, served over curry grits as well as a watercress salad. The curry grits were unique and spectacular, and the mushrooms were tiny and delicious. Our last savory dish was the black pearl oyster mole dish. We made sure to order this because people online raved about the mole, which was delicious. I do think they served us trumpet mushrooms in place of the black pearl oyster mushrooms. They were smoky and had an incredible texture. We didn’t mind the swap at all, though I was surprised they didn’t mention it to us when we ordered. You almost don’t notice the mushrooms at first because they are overshadowed aesthetically by the enchilada and the various garnishes. We honestly thought the mushrooms were home fries at first. This dish has a LOT going on, and I can see why it’s a crowd pleaser, because who doesn’t love an enchilada? Every part was delicious although I felt the mushrooms deserved to be more front and center (literally and figuratively) rather than the enchilada that was filled with jackfruit for some inexplicable reason. Finally, the dessert. Do not miss this. It is a chocolate lava cake accompanied by rosemary porcini ice cream (tastes heavier on the rosemary than the porcini), chocolate crumbles, and candied shiitake. The candied shiitake were chewy to the point of being difficult to eat, but this didn’t detract much from the insanely good cake and ice cream. The space is cool, too. The bar has a fun old-school vibe with plenty of seating. The dining room is dark and romantic and covered with charming mushroom paraphernalia. We left the meal in awe of how special and delicious everything was! Every dish was conceived with such attention to detail, with surprising pops of flavor that had us referring back to the menu to recall what interesting elements made up each dish. We appreciated the emphasis not only on mushrooms but on other whole/unprocessed foods. Pretty close to being a macrobiotic restaurant honestly, which is rare to find these days. The meal felt indulgent and fairly “clean” at the same time, a real treat. Read less

Incredible dining experience - we enjoyed the chef food & wine pairing as the ending of a full day in NYC. It hit ALL the spots. Veggies, you’ve found a home. Meat-eaters, you will consider changi... Read more

Incredible dining experience - we enjoyed the chef food & wine pairing as the ending of a full day in NYC. It hit ALL the spots. Veggies, you’ve found a home. Meat-eaters, you will consider changing teams after a meal here. Amazing! Shout out to Drew & Paul for their passion and dedication to great service. Read less