the buzz

apexdodge buzzd Republic "Thanks to the buzz tech team for lunch" a while ago... from blackberry

FashionistaNYC tweeted Republic "Banana Republic - 40% OFF 2 regular priced items online today - use code DL3F63YVLGQ1 at checkout - #promo-" a while ago... from twitter

xbabieemegz tweeted Republic "At republic union square with @tiffanywc" a while ago... from twitter

thekikitwins tweeted Republic "Lunch at Republic- Union Square. Yummm :-) http://bit.ly/dCESfI " a while ago... from twitter

pursarth checked in at Republic "Starting the week at republic. (@ Republic w/ 2 others) http://4sq.com/607uio " a while ago... from foursquare

celebritieszone tweeted Republic "Kim Kardashian – Kourtney Kardashian Celebrates her Birthday at Wet Republic – April/24/2010 – 40 HQ pictures http://bit.ly/b6DuJg " a while ago... from twitter

Glennswife tweeted Republic "@marcypriest // ate at rePUBlic this week. You're gonna like it!" a while ago... from twitter

bknowledge tweeted Republic "@therealjovan that sound to new like you need a new bank. That's why i left Republic Bank T&T cuz of those kind of screw you fees." a while ago... from twitter

NyceFella2 tweeted Republic "RT @RecessionSaver: Banana Republic 4/22 One Day Sale 40% off one Item + 25% BCB!: Banana Republic 4/22 One Day S ... http://bit.ly/chd1Hc " a while ago... from twitter

shefindsaria tweeted Republic "Deal Of The Day: 40% Off Banana Republic Jewelry-Today Only: Cocktail rings are no longer reserved for just partie... http://bit.ly/bgvHyj " a while ago... from twitter

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So ... what do you think?

thrill or kill

In Short

After 12 years, this Pan-Asian hot spot, off Union Square, is still packing ‘em in to their sleek, blond, communal tables. The key to their success must be the consistently satisfying bowls of noodles like spicy coconut, Vietnamese vegetable and pad thai for cheap. Speedy service keeps the waiting-for-a-table times short and the long roomy bar is a nice place to enjoy the din of this bustling New York staple.