This place is a bit smaller than other dim sum parlors in the neighborhood, but there's still plenty of room, and if you arrive before 11am, you'll probably get seated right away. Be sure get the shu mai and chicken feet. West Village. Corner Bistro has been around for decades, and some people will say that their burger is the best in NYC.

Get a beer in a heavy glass mug to go along with your food, and feel free to loiter in this divey West Village tavern for several hours. Hou Yi Hot Pot is a magical place. If you don't want to sweat while you eat, go with one of the mild broths. The little room on the Lower East Side is casual and no-nonsense, and it will inevitably smell like meat and boiling chilis when you stop by.

If you need something to do after dinner, check out a nearby bar. There's nothing wrong with Joe's —but everyone's already been there. If you're looking for a downtown slice shop that your cousin from Connecticut will get excited about, the obvious answer is Scarr's.

This little LES spot looks like it should be inside of a s bowling alley, and it tends to be filled with the sort of people who stand in long lines outside of clothing stores in Soho and Nolita. The pizza is some of the best in the city, and there's always a crowd out front.

Tucked into the side of Chelsea Market, this counter-service spot from the people behind Los Tacos No. The aguachile is also an essential order, and you can round things out with a Pacifico.

Bar Food. Upper East Side. The burger at J. Melon is classic and straightforward. The tavern-like room is filled with checkered tablecloths and random decor that looks like it was picked up at an estate sale several decades ago, and the kitchen is open until am most nights.

Eat at a little table in the barebones space, or take your food to the park a block away. It looks like a big, bright old-timey diner, and there's a good chance you've seen it on TV.

This is a popular place to film shows and movies. There's also a good chance you've eaten eggs here semi-drunk at 4am. Unfortunately, Veslelka is no longer open 24 hours, but you can still come by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and eat some good borscht and pierogies. If we had to choose a few restaurants to take a desert island, Khao Kang would be one of them.

Options change daily, but they generally include things like braised five-spice pork belly, sweet moo tod, and jungle curry packed with fish and vegetables. The southern sour curry is a favorite of ours, and the person behind the counter will probably tell you that it's spicy.

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Plus, you'd be getting those sweet, sweet sauces. Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. What to order: Jimmy John's hasn't always been the best place for a super-cheap lunch.

However, in late , JJ added the Little John. Plus, there are seven varieties of the Little John, which gives you options, but the 6 is a solid choice if you're looking to get the most out of the smaller sandwich. The vegetarian sandwich comes with avocado, provolone, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

You're getting a lot more flavor there than with the spare Slim 5 and a few more calories than with the other Little John options. If you're ordering anything but the salt and vinegar chips, you're doing it wrong.

What to order: You're going to have a tough time pulling this one off. That's the highest calorie soup they offer. For the same price, you can come close with the Summer Corn Chowder or the Bistro French Onion.

What to order: You'll run into the same problem here that you ran into at Chipotle. You could turn to the kid's menu, but that can get awkward. Let's go a different direction. What to order: The Dollar Menu is dead; long live the Dollar Menu.

That's the best you'll do unless you're dining with the Hamburglar. What to order: Get dressed like you're making stops at the sock hop and Makeout Bluff, then try not to spill chili cheese down your chest.

So, there's really only one option to make it all happen here. Load it up with your favorite fixings and add in a bag of Sun Chips, because that's what you do at Subway. What to order: Yes, you could blow your budget and more on any of its ridiculously sweet Frap du Jour surprises.

But you can actually get a decent breakfast as well. Not to mention you should be checking the Rewards app to get points and see if there's a Happy Hour going down. What to order: You could blow the budget on the new Impossible Whopper , which is really a pretty good choice.

That'll land you a bacon cheeseburger, four-piece order of chicken nuggets, cookie, value-sized fries, and a ounce soft drink. What to order: Look, you know where this is going. You can't just go to Popeyes and not get that chicken sandwich.

That almost puts you up to you budget's ceiling. You're going to want that drink to cool your mouth if the sandwich proves too spicy for you. Skip to main content News. By Dustin Nelson.

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at One World Observatory. Located above celebrated newcomer SAGA, this elegant cocktail bar offers delicately crafted drinks. Pair your libation with incredible views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. Come for the sensational multicourse seasonal tasting menu, stay for the exquisite views of Manhattan.

Take in your surroundings and dine on a menu of classic American dishes like stuffed rabbit loin and New York strip steak made with seasonal, straight-from-the-farm ingredients. at the Beekman Hotel. The downtown iteration of this casual beer spot boasts a lengthy rotating selection of craft and import brews, along with bar bites, burgers and other classic American fare.

Set in a former bank vault, Trinity Place offers patrons the opportunity to dine next to ton vault doors dating back to With a variety of updated American and continental favorites, this establishment is a draw for both tourists and locals.

Its two-floor space offers commanding views of New York Harbor, Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, or you can enjoy your meal or a drink at their separate outdoor bar and beer garden featuring craft beers. Barbecue joint Blue Smoke is steeped in the culinary traditions of the American South — so many mouth-watering dishes to choose from.

at Brookfield Place. Wattle Cafe is owned by Australia native Ana Ivkosic, who has kept this lovely independent spot going and going. Try their superfood waffles with a cup of any of their first-rate coffee blends.

at the Tin Building. This area staple serves up traditional Chinese dishes at affordable prices for both a takeout and eat-in crowd.

Located in a former Syrian Catholic Church built in , this sizable restaurant has two floors, two bars and even two menus. One menu features traditional American fare including burgers, steaks and wings, while the other menu is under the name Jiangnan Chinese Cuisine and offers spicy Shanghai-inspired cuisine.

The walkup noodle buffet serves generous portions of classics like spicy garlic chicken, fried chicken wings, wonton soup and teriyaki shrimp. Hours are 10 a. Restaurant and bar Havana Social brings a slice of Cuba to Stone Street, offering a menu full of Cuban specialties and delicacies.

Dig into tostones, ceviches, hefty meat-and-seafood entrees paired with rice and beans, Cubano sandwiches and a list of classic desserts including churros.

Wash your meal down with mojitos, margaritas and other cocktails, with beer and wine available as well.

Havana Social has an impressive outdoor seating area in addition to a festive indoor space, so you can dine al fresco in the warmer months. This unassuming bodega at the Seaport has all the bottles of soy sauce and olive oil, the packs of chips and dried pasta, your little heart desires.

the space opens up into a candle-lit bar, serving up all types of delicious concoctions in cut-glass tumblers to friends and neighbors safely hidden away from public view.

It was almost tempting to keep this little gem to ourselves. Sandwiches named after celebrities are a New York tradition, but few do it as well as West Bank Gourmet 21 West Street.

The low-key shop and deli counter really delivers when it comes to sandwiches options, offering hot and cold delights for a workday lunch or a to-go treat for taking to one of the nearby parks, all at a great value. This plus-year-old diner specializes in the classics: burgers, breakfasts, soups and more.

Friendly staff, hearty grub and — most importantly! This French restaurant and brasserie is helmed by Michelin-starred chef John Fraser, and offers diners an upscale, yet modern experience. The menu is irresistible — favorites include a savory burrata, rich brioche French toast, their staple croque madame, avocado toast a morning-commuter standby and a sweet and creamy Paris-Brest.

This modern brasserie serves up French cuisine and cocktails on the waterfront. Offering ample outdoor seating in the summer and partially enclosed heated seating in the winter, this patio treats diners to amazing sunset views on the Hudson year-round.

Le District at Brookfield Place. Many bars and restaurants claim to be historic, but The Paris Cafe is the real deal. Established in , this Seaport staple has hosted everyone from Teddy Roosevelt to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Despite the name, their menu boasts American classics, including fresh seafood, steaks and burgers. Aptly, it strives to curate meals fit for royalty, serving up classic Mediterranean fish and meat dishes in a festive space. Newcomer Selene pairs its elegant, open-format space with a menu stocked with highlights from the Greek Islands.

The restaurant focuses on fresh fish, seafood, pasta and meat dishes, with highlights including charred octopus, seafood orzo, chicken souvlaki and seared scallops. Attached to the Washington NYC Hotel, Skinos serves Mediterranean-inspired fare in a magnificent two-level space.

Pair classic Greek dishes with one or three of their creative cocktails and take in their funky decor, which comes complete with vibrant color-changing lights.

This sleek, atmospheric eatery specializes in North Indian cuisine, with classic dishes like chicken tikka masala, lamb vindaloo and chicken biryani on the menu. The chefs at Benares come from different regions of India, making it a bit of a culinary melting pot.

Manhattan chainlet Mughlai Indian Cuisine serves authentic modern Indian food, with options ranging from signature biryani dishes to standbys like chicken tikka masala and saag paneer. An intimate Indian restaurant, bar and sweets shop by chef Surbhi Sahni, Tagmo serves plant-forward regional cuisine from across India, the kind rarely found outside of home kitchens.

Formerly known as Ancora, this elegant and popular Italian restaurant offers friendly service along with exquisite pasta dishes, antipasti and more amid a charming atmosphere.

The menu brims with tasty options, including rigatoni alla norma and fried chicken breast alla Milanese. Helmed by Chef Andrew Carmellini, this Seaport spot offers diners prime cuts of steak, fine seafood and Italian specialties, in addition to striking views of the Manhattan waterfront and the Brooklyn Bridge.

White-tiled Italian spot Da Claudio has a great cocktail list, small plates to share and a full-service dining menu featuring locally sourced and imported ingredients. Their fresh homemade pasta is a highlight, though they have gluten-free and whole wheat alternatives as well. Da Prato is known for incorporating ancient Roman techniques into her cooking, so you can expect some unique twists on Italian classics, in addition to a hefty wine list.

Located in Gild Hall, this chic restaurant and wine bar offers authentic Tuscan fare and an extensive wine list. The restaurant is open Tuesdays through Thursdays a.

to p. and Fridays and Saturdays from a. Eataly Downtown at 4 World Trade Center. The pastas are all homemade right on premises, and the wine collection is among the oldest in the city.

Highlights include the popular Polpette meatballs and a selection of pizzas and pastas. With exposed brick walls and a relaxed, welcoming ambience, this rustic Italian trattoria specializes in the authentic regional cuisine of Calabria.

The antipasto platters, pasta dishes and seafood specialties feature simple, fresh flavors and unique regional twists. This cozy, family-oriented restaurant boasts northern Italian cuisine, much of it prepared tableside. This intimate Italian eatery serves up a handsome array of creative and traditional brick-oven pizzas, with toppings running the gamut from classic red sauce and cheese to truffles, meats and even pistachios.

Enjoy Neapolitan pizzas and delectable pasta dishes held to perfect Eataly standards, and pair your meal with a glass of Italian wine. Eataly Downtown at Westfield World Trade Center. Cozy Italian wine bar Osteria del Porto presents a fresh approach to the familiar landscape of Italian wine and cuisine.

Noodles, dumplings, and soups make up most of the menu, with Sichuan dumplings and dan dan noodles available in memorably good renditions.

This Jamaica Estates Afghan restaurant offers kebabs of chicken, beef, and lamb in various combinations — and little else. The lamb chops, in particular, are superb, often cut to order from the rib cage you can hear the saw thrumming in the kitchen , smeared with a reddish spice rub, and grilled to complete succulence.

A few doors down from a mosque, this chandeliered restaurant occupies a lively corner location that was previously a diner. This place upholds diner principals, filling out its menu with Afghan kebab platters as well as Bangladeshi and Indian dishes, plus pizza and excellent hamburgers.

The platter shown here features yogurt-marinated chicken and beef kofta with pulao rice, Afghan bread, and salad, with several sauces. Sure, there are dozens of great, old-fashioned, mainly Pueblan taquerias within the borders of Bushwick, but this place opened early in with a zingier demeanor, including a brightly painted minibus on its exterior.

The lure is a humongous rotating trompo of pineapple-marinated pork al pastor, sliced and deposited on a rustic corn tortilla. Cactus, chicken, and carne asada fillings are also available. This small storefront in the wilds of Glendale specializes in Balkan bar food, an apparent branch of a place in Subotica, Serbia.

It concentrates on grilled meats and pastries, the former including the skinless sausages cevapi and the burger-like pljeskavica, which comes on a round bun that may be dressed with kaymak thick sour cream and ajvar a red pepper paste — plus the usual onions, tomatoes, and lettuce. This relative newcomer to the Fresh Pond scene offers a revival of the Cuban cuisine that was common in the city 50 years ago, but now less so.

The list of roti is expansive, but I still prefer the bone-in goat, chicken, and conch. Mama Kitchen is a kosher Israeli restaurant that far exceeds expectations everything except the composed salads are cooked to order at a lower price than you might expect.

Entrees include a full plate of food plus another plate from a salad bar with over a dozen selections.

The pizzas come out hot and fast and oozing cheese, and lines form to buy slices the line inside moves faster. Often identified as the national dish, the cou cou and flying fish consists of a cornmeal porridge shot with okra and said fish.

Jerk specialties and pastries are also available. Sandwiches available in three sizes, which is an economic and probably health-wise boon.

Specializing in Chicago-style hot dogs, Dog Day Afternoon is named after an Al Pacino movie about a bank robbery that was partly shot on the same block of Windsor Terrace. The hot dog boasts a couple of small innovations New York style pickles, for example, and sweet miniature plum tomatoes , but otherwise the genre remains intact.

Located a short bus ride straight uphill from the Staten Island Ferry, New Asha, founded in , is a funky sort of place with excellent Sri Lankan food. A glass case displays heavy tubular fritters that are good for snacks, but why not sit and chow down on halal meats like mutton or jackfruit curries, poured over rice and served with yellow dal and a chopped vegetable salad.

At lower prices and with more of a lunch counter atmosphere, Al Aqsa specializes in pita or laffa sandwiches, tucked or rolled, respectively, and filled with chicken shawarma, falafel, or lamb shish kebab, slathered with a strong toum, a garlicky white sauce.

Kufta, bread dips, lahmacun in several variations, and even schnitzels round out the menu. This hour West Midwood Pakistani cafe with a chile-pepper logo has it all, from snacks like samosas and stuffed breads that are great for rapid snacking to full meals that include meat and vegetarian dishes served with rice, bread, or both.

Go for the ground meat kebabs, which absorb lots of smoke in the clay oven, or haleem, a delicious porridge of lamb, wheat, and lentils. The steam table offers many vegan dishes. The pizzas remain on the menu, and they are quite good in themselves.

It specializes in roast beef sandwiches on kaiser rolls, the meat rich, moist, and deliciously rimmed with fat. Dip it in meat juices small extra charge , or eat it plain.

It can get pretty crowded on weekends as patrons line up for multiple forms of khachapuri — often hot out of the oven — along with roast chicken, stout smoky sausages, and other beach-friendly tidbits. Lamb or chicken shawarma sandwiches of mind-boggling volume are a sideline. Cookie banner We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from.

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A combination plate at Asian Taste The egg salad may be regarded as a hamburger alternative. Basil chicken at Terra Thai. The pork schnitzel is served with two scoops of mashed potatoes and your choice of two salads.

Goat curry comes with a bowl of lentil soup at Little Myanmar.

The item menu covers the vast sweep of the national cuisine, from the salads called athokes try the tea-leaf version to noodle soups, stir fries, and curries. This halal Turkish restaurant is successor to the long-closed Bereket, a late night favorite of clubgoers.

Lots of salads, dips, and kebabs at bargain prices, but my preferred choice is a doner kebab in Turkish bread other breads include pitas and flatbread wraps. Three rotating cylinders of meat are available: lamb, chicken, and veal, each with its own attractions.

The Lower East Side is home to many Hong Kong-styles cafes serving the hybrid Chinese-English cuisine called cha chaan tengs. S Wan is a charming walk-down spot offering a full range of breakfasts designated by letters that might includes fried eggs, waffles smeared with peanut butter, Spam, toast with butter and honey, and pork chops, in addition to lots of noodle soups and stir fries.

Hearty working-class Chinese fare at favorable prices is the forte of this bare-bones shop conveniently located on Queens Boulevard in Forest Hills near the Kew Gardens subway station.

Noodles, dumplings, and soups make up most of the menu, with Sichuan dumplings and dan dan noodles available in memorably good renditions.

This Jamaica Estates Afghan restaurant offers kebabs of chicken, beef, and lamb in various combinations — and little else. The lamb chops, in particular, are superb, often cut to order from the rib cage you can hear the saw thrumming in the kitchen , smeared with a reddish spice rub, and grilled to complete succulence.

A few doors down from a mosque, this chandeliered restaurant occupies a lively corner location that was previously a diner. This place upholds diner principals, filling out its menu with Afghan kebab platters as well as Bangladeshi and Indian dishes, plus pizza and excellent hamburgers.

The platter shown here features yogurt-marinated chicken and beef kofta with pulao rice, Afghan bread, and salad, with several sauces. Sure, there are dozens of great, old-fashioned, mainly Pueblan taquerias within the borders of Bushwick, but this place opened early in with a zingier demeanor, including a brightly painted minibus on its exterior.

The lure is a humongous rotating trompo of pineapple-marinated pork al pastor, sliced and deposited on a rustic corn tortilla. Cactus, chicken, and carne asada fillings are also available.

This small storefront in the wilds of Glendale specializes in Balkan bar food, an apparent branch of a place in Subotica, Serbia. It concentrates on grilled meats and pastries, the former including the skinless sausages cevapi and the burger-like pljeskavica, which comes on a round bun that may be dressed with kaymak thick sour cream and ajvar a red pepper paste — plus the usual onions, tomatoes, and lettuce.

This relative newcomer to the Fresh Pond scene offers a revival of the Cuban cuisine that was common in the city 50 years ago, but now less so. The list of roti is expansive, but I still prefer the bone-in goat, chicken, and conch. Mama Kitchen is a kosher Israeli restaurant that far exceeds expectations everything except the composed salads are cooked to order at a lower price than you might expect.

Entrees include a full plate of food plus another plate from a salad bar with over a dozen selections. The pizzas come out hot and fast and oozing cheese, and lines form to buy slices the line inside moves faster.

Often identified as the national dish, the cou cou and flying fish consists of a cornmeal porridge shot with okra and said fish.

Jerk specialties and pastries are also available. Sandwiches available in three sizes, which is an economic and probably health-wise boon. Specializing in Chicago-style hot dogs, Dog Day Afternoon is named after an Al Pacino movie about a bank robbery that was partly shot on the same block of Windsor Terrace.

The hot dog boasts a couple of small innovations New York style pickles, for example, and sweet miniature plum tomatoes , but otherwise the genre remains intact. Located a short bus ride straight uphill from the Staten Island Ferry, New Asha, founded in , is a funky sort of place with excellent Sri Lankan food.

A glass case displays heavy tubular fritters that are good for snacks, but why not sit and chow down on halal meats like mutton or jackfruit curries, poured over rice and served with yellow dal and a chopped vegetable salad. At lower prices and with more of a lunch counter atmosphere, Al Aqsa specializes in pita or laffa sandwiches, tucked or rolled, respectively, and filled with chicken shawarma, falafel, or lamb shish kebab, slathered with a strong toum, a garlicky white sauce.

Kufta, bread dips, lahmacun in several variations, and even schnitzels round out the menu. This hour West Midwood Pakistani cafe with a chile-pepper logo has it all, from snacks like samosas and stuffed breads that are great for rapid snacking to full meals that include meat and vegetarian dishes served with rice, bread, or both.

Go for the ground meat kebabs, which absorb lots of smoke in the clay oven, or haleem, a delicious porridge of lamb, wheat, and lentils. The steam table offers many vegan dishes. The pizzas remain on the menu, and they are quite good in themselves.

It specializes in roast beef sandwiches on kaiser rolls, the meat rich, moist, and deliciously rimmed with fat. Dip it in meat juices small extra charge , or eat it plain.

It can get pretty crowded on weekends as patrons line up for multiple forms of khachapuri — often hot out of the oven — along with roast chicken, stout smoky sausages, and other beach-friendly tidbits.

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You still came there for the donut. What to order: Chipotle is not the go-to spot for a budget-conscious eater. You really can't get anything there's a kid's menu. The same thing less the juice box from the adult menu costs slightly more.

However, it's entirely possible if you think outside the Mountain. Yeah, the Jamocha Shake is only available here, but these are the best damn fries in the game.

It's also worth checking if they're offering anything for signing up for the Arby's email list. Sometimes handing over your email lands you a free sandwich or gyro. What to order: If you've ever been to a White Castle or have seen a film with the words "Harold and Kumar" in the title, you know the drill.

What to order: No, the Colonel still isn't bringing back the long-dead Double Down. Though, the nuggets would substitute well and keep you in the same price range. Plus, you'd be getting those sweet, sweet sauces.

Sometimes the classics are classics for a reason. What to order: Jimmy John's hasn't always been the best place for a super-cheap lunch. However, in late , JJ added the Little John. Plus, there are seven varieties of the Little John, which gives you options, but the 6 is a solid choice if you're looking to get the most out of the smaller sandwich.

The vegetarian sandwich comes with avocado, provolone, cucumber, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. You're getting a lot more flavor there than with the spare Slim 5 and a few more calories than with the other Little John options. If you're ordering anything but the salt and vinegar chips, you're doing it wrong.

What to order: You're going to have a tough time pulling this one off. That's the highest calorie soup they offer. For the same price, you can come close with the Summer Corn Chowder or the Bistro French Onion.

What to order: You'll run into the same problem here that you ran into at Chipotle. You could turn to the kid's menu, but that can get awkward. Let's go a different direction. What to order: The Dollar Menu is dead; long live the Dollar Menu.