One specific and interesting thing about Hellâs Kitchen is its theater connection. Itâs right next to Broadway and the Theater District, so for decades itâs been home to actors, dancers, and musicians. After a show, youâll often spot performers grabbing food or drinks at neighborhood spots â which makes it feel like youâre part of the behind-the-scenes Broadway world.
Tourists especially love it because:
    âąÂ    The food scene is incredible â 9th Avenue is lined with every type of restaurant you can imagine, from authentic ramen and Mexican street food to Michelin-starred dining.
    âąÂ    It feels authentic â unlike some overly touristy parts of Manhattan, Hellâs Kitchen still has that âreal New Yorkâ energy, with smaller bars, mom-and-pop shops, and old tenement buildings alongside modern high-rises.
    âąÂ    Location, location, location â youâre a short walk to Times Square, Central Park, and the Hudson River, but without being right in the chaos of Midtown.