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Manhattan Dining Guide
Rubirosa is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

1. Rubirosa

9.2
235 Mulberry St (btwn Prince & Spring St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoLita · 842 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Throw some Sopresatta on their Classic 50 year old NY-style family recipe for one killer New York pizza!

Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

2. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.5
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Come here for some of the best ramen you can get. The Monofuku Ramen with pork belly, pork shoulder and poached egg is absolutely delicious!

Ivan Ramen is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

3. Ivan Ramen

7.8
25 Clinton St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Lower East Side · 323 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Spicy Red Chili Ramen is one of the best ramens you'll have! Dashi + chicken broth, minced pork, smashed egg, rye noodle and fully loaded with egg, pork chashu, & roast tomato.

Fuku is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

4. Fuku

163 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · East Village · 179 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You come here for one thing, and that is David Chang's killer Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich with fries!

Burger Joint is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

5. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Cheeseburger, medium with everything but mayo, go get it!

5 Napkin Burger is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

6. 5 Napkin Burger

6.8
2315 Broadway, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 168 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the biggest: the Original 5 Napkin Burger - 10 oz. fresh ground beef, gruyere cheese, caramelized onions & rosemary aioli on a soft white roll. Don't forget to add bacon. Medium rare as always!

Good Enough to Eat is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

7. Good Enough to Eat

7.3
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 314 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Must get the BLT Omelette that comes with double-smoked bacon, tomato and Gruyère cheese. Best bacon I've ever had!

Pisticci is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

8. Pisticci

9.1
125 La Salle St (at Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Harlem · 147 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: I highly recommend the Maltagliati with ricotta, spinach and lamb. The lamb ragu is just magnificent!

Boulton & Watt is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

9. Boulton & Watt

5 Avenue A (at W Houston St), New York, NY
Gastropub · East Village · 197 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The burger here is amazing and cooked perfectly! They have their own house made beef blend on a brioche bun topped with cheddar cheese, a fried egg, and delicious cubed bacon.

Fonda is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

10. Fonda

40 Avenue B (btwn E 3rd & E 4th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Alphabet City · 175 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Great, lively brunch spot! Go for the Torta de Pollo: ancho-marinated grilled chicken served on a toasted roll with Chihuahua cheese, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, and a mixed green salad.

Kafana is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

11. Kafana

8.8
116 Avenue C (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Alphabet City · 80 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: You'll find some real authentic Balkan food here. Go for the Svinjska plecka, a savory braised pork shoulder served with mashed potatoes and a red cabbage salad.

Baohaus is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

12. Baohaus

238 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Taiwanese Restaurant · East Village · 293 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Some of the best and most creative bao buns you'll ever have. Why choose one when you can try all?!

Essex Restaurant is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

13. Essex Restaurant

119 Rivington Street (Corner of Essex Street), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 217 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Get the burger and don't forget to order a fried egg on it!

Bareburger is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

14. Bareburger

8.6
366 W 46th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 162 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Supreme has everything you'd want in a burger, colby jack, country bacon, chopped fries, onion rings, iceberg lettuce & special sauce. They recommend w/ beef and so do I, don't forget: medium rare

15. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Unless you're starving, one sandwich is definitely enough for two people!

Amsterdam Ale House is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

16. Amsterdam Ale House

7.7
340 Amsterdam Ave (at W 76th St.), New York, NY
Pub · Upper West Side · 117 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The soft-shell pretzel goes perfectly with their great beer selection. It's filled with white cheddar and served with chorizo and sautéed mushrooms.

Minetta Tavern is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

17. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: It's all about the infamous Black Label Burger made with a selection of prime dry-aged beef cuts with caramelized onions and pommes frites.

Mission Chinese Food is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

18. Mission Chinese Food

171 E Broadway (btwn Rutgers & Jefferson St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Two Bridges · 400 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: Heat-seekers should not miss ordering the fiery Mapo Tofu!

Keki Modern Cakes is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

19. Keki Modern Cakes

7.3
79 Mott St (Between Canal and Bayard Street), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Chinatown · 17 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The bouncy Soufflé CheeseKeki is creamy and fluffy with just the right amount of sweetness.

Empellon Al Pastor is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

20. Empellon Al Pastor

8.2
132 Saint Marks Pl (at Avenue A), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 121 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: When you can't decide just order a bunch of tacos like we did: the Al Pastor, Mushroom, Pork Tongue, & Cheeseburger!

Patsy's Pizzeria is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

21. Patsy's Pizzeria

7.6
801 2nd Ave (E. 42nd St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Turtle Bay · 32 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: They do not skimp on the pepperoni here and we're totally ok with that!

Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors is one of Manhattan Dining Guide.

22. Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors

2 Pennsylvania Plz, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 24 tips and reviews

Behrad EatsBehrad Eats: The Original Black Angus Steak Sandwich with monterey jack cheese, caramelized onions & au jus on a ciabatta roll is just about the greatest thing before boarding a train at Penn Station.