The food is so delicious and made exactly as it is in Lebanon! Try the Lahem bi Ajeen and zaatar&cheese manousheh! Soo soo worth a visit!
Cool 50s vibe, good burger, good drinks, and I love the U shaped bar. It's a bit too contrived to 100% work, but maybe that'll work itself out as they get more settled in. I'll be back.
Executive lunch box is great - 9 bucks you get a meat option, a veggie option, rice and naan. Super tasty!
There isn't a richer starter at any restaurant in New York than adjaruli khachapuri ($16), a freshly baked bread shaped like a world champion wrestler's belt, with straps on each side. Read more.
Place your order (beverage and food orders are taken at different locations) and seat yourself at Alex Stupak's latest venture. Make sure to order the Al Pastor taco.
Steamed dumplings are way better than the ones at prosperity. And at the price of four for a dollar? A huge steal.
Actual, proper Chicago-style deep dish and a good beer selection (including several Goose Island beers). Definitely recommended.
I know the main attraction is the ramen, but get a 1000 year deviled egg; it's fantastic (and cheap!). and for vegetarians, the veggie ramen is delicious. also, can't go wrong with the dry bizen sake.
The Lancaster Okonomiyaki, the scrapple waffle, is a weird mixture of flavors and textures that ends up being really enjoyable
Excellent Philly-style sandwiches in the Financial District. Make sure to get yours loaded with "the works," a tangy mix of vinegar, cheese, and roasted and pickled vegetables.
"Get the bacon Royale, which comes open-faced with crispy bacon, cheese, and crinkle-cut pickles." Darren Atkins, New York's 10 Best Burgers to Eat Outdoors Read more.
The P.H.O. Real, one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY, takes on the considerable challenge of reinterpreting a bowl of Vietnamese soup as a kaiser-roll sandwich - and wins.
Old Polish restaurant with some great bigos (sauerkraut and pork stew) and cheese pierogi.
The pan fried rice crepes are the best. Dont think stir fry think pan-fried. And covered in goodness. Yum
Perfect late night eatery if you're trying to soak up all the alcohol you consumed in the hours prior. Authentic, greasy Chinese food. Gotta love it. I have a thing for the chicken egg foo young.
The Prince Perfection pie is covered in mozz and a secret sauce. Ask what's in the secret sauce and you won't be treated like a prince, let alone a king. Read more.
The egg sandwiches are good but the stern Chinese lady who serves it to you is the best
The snow ramen, despite sounding like a failed attempt at a fusion item, is actually quite good. Try it.
Cheap Italian that surprisingly tastes better than some more upscale restos. The hearty spaghetti bolognese and the spicy pappardelle are my favorites.
Seasonal and local cooking with an emphasis on good produce. We're big fans of the vegetarian French onion soup.
Check out the falafel platter ($7). "This falafel is fresh and light, while the pita is fluffy. Throw in some of their lemony hummus, and you might find yourself thinking about this falafel for days." Read more.
Order the huge plate of thick peanut butter noddles that will stick to your taste buds after every bite!
Quite possibly the best tacos in NYC. Must try an adobada (pork) taco and if feeling hungry, add a carne asada quesadilla.
Paying $26 for a burger is easy to scoff at, unless it’s the legendary Black Label Burger at this restored Village relic which once served luminaries like Hemingway and Cummings. (RC & CP) Read more.
The French Onion Soup Burger is conjured with soup, caramelized onions, béchamel and oozing Gruyère, all amplifying the meaty depth of the grilled patty made with short rib, brisket and chuck. Read more.
Plain slices here are disappointing, but don't miss the Palermo, a thick, awesome Sicilian slice topped with bread crumbs and onions. Great Italian ices, too.
As its name so eloquently suggests, this place has some excellent. pork. chops. Order the pork chop over rice ($5.25), throw a marinated egg in the mix, and add a dash of soy sauce. Instant ecstasy. Read more.
Hidden upstairs in the mall under the bridge - best dim sum in the city! Make sure you order the sticky rice in lotus leaf - it's amazing!
Prime rib eye shabu is good, but you have to do the pork belly appetizer (pictured) and the bibimbap.
Get the pork bahn mi with a fried egg in it! They go perfect together like a turtleneck and chain!
This slim takeout spot caters to NYU students and Indian cab drivers. The all-vegetarian food is very cheap and satisfying (try the rajma), good for late night snacks in the East Village.
Robert Sietsema is convinced that Sao Mai may be the best Vietnamese restaurant New Yorkers have. Keep an eye out for the goi bo, banh cuon, and for all you naysayers, give the pho a shot.
This place doesn't look like much but is the best place for savory crepes in Manhattan by far!! Try the pear gorgonzola!
Try the steamed-to-order shrimp-and-snow-pea-leaf dumplings, packed with minced shrimp, flecks of scallions and bright, fresh snow-pea leaves. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Xe May puts has an eccentric take on bahn mi... so eccentric that they're mixing grilled beefsteak with pineapple chutney to create the tasty "Sidecar." Read more.
House made pork sausage forms the basis for Sandwich #1. Added to this is the bland, Bologna-like pork "pate," pickled root vegetables, spears of fresh cuke, and wads of cilantro- cheap and delicious!
Try the veggie combo plate. On any given day you might receive a monstrous container overflowing with sautéed spinach, mujadarra, a green salad, warm pita, pickled vegetables and dolma. Read more.
Try the pork souvlaki: herb-marinated pork butt seared over wood-charcoal embers and served in a fluffy grilled pita. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Just as good as it’s Soho outpost! Stop in to snack on our favorite Pizza Bianca or stock up on delicious fresh bread or to get a great cup of coffee.
Best fresh rice crepes in the city. Make sure you get here before 3pm. They shut the crepe machine down after 3.
Avoid the steamed roast pork buns here and stick with the famous baked version. "These soft, lightly glazed buns don’t skimp on the saucy, sweet and savory roast pork filling." Read more.
The dish you have to get: Cappelletti truffled parmigiano ravioli with melted butter and prosciutto di parma. Everything else is optional.
In a city known for hot dogs, the hefty all-beef Sabrett at Old Town Bar reigns supreme. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
We could eat these bagels morning, noon and night. They are the quintessential NuY bagel and worth the trip.
The absolute best bacon, egg, and cheese bagel sandwiches. Don't splurge for the flat bagels - they cost an extra $1 for half the bagel.
Fantastic Mediterranean tapas. The Brussels sprouts and French fries are truly the best I've ever had. Pita bread and chicken kabob are also great.
Go to Smack and Get the Alpine Mac n' Cheese. It's the best one... Plus, who doesn't love Slab Bacon.
Let me introduce Bronte to you. He will be your best friend for 10 minutes. Best 'different' burger so far. The pasta has no chance after this burger, but is good, too. I tried 'roasted vegetable'.
Everything you've heard about the Rigatoni al Ragu is true. Definitely get this dish, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and bring cash.
Go here for super affordable gourmet grilled cheese. Pick one of 10 Murray's Melts for <$6 or build one from 14 cheeses & 9 meat options. Read more.
Try the pork pancake, which holds "a decent helping of minced pork that is doused liberally with hoisin sauce and topped with cilantro." Don't forget to add chili oil! Read more.
Best way to spend under $10 on a good lunch in Soho. Make sure to grab yo roll first.
Nothing is more simplistic than egg noodles doused in a delicious peanut sauce. At 2 dollars a plate, Yi Zhang will tickle your inner child with this timeless dish.
Here, gooey pimento cheese gives a Southern twang to the Minneapolis-style Juicy Lucy—a burger variant cooked with cheese inside the patty rather than on top. It's a burger worth fantasizing about. Read more.
While this place is perpetually packed it's definitely something you have to check out at least once in your life. Get the avocado toast, the couscous and get your people watching on!
Avoid two-hour brunch lines by ordering the stack of blueberry pancakes for dinner. Read more.
hands down the best falafel cart in nyc. they portion and ingredients this cart provides in the plate is worth 9 or 10 bucks easy. they sell it for 6!!! p.s. dont forget the fried pita chips
Try the vodka pizza, the crisp yet pliable thin-crust pies have a delicate char and a crackerlike crust. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
A perpetual favorite with the weekend brunch crowds, go before 11 to get the best of the dim sum and avoid painful waits. - Inspector
The best in Brooklyn finally comes to Manhattan, with no change in price thank goodness. Get the sandwiches they don't serve in Brooklyn here, my favorite being the dirty turkey or the anchovy sammich
Don't snooze on the mango and pineapple pickled gifts from a Jewish Caribbean heaven.
Inexpensive siphon brews in a charming atmosphere. Great place to catch up with a friend or two.
OMG - love this place. Gorgeous space, owner formerly at Pegu. Amazing cocktails, great food and wonderful staff. I will be back!! Get the grilled cheese and the fries - not your typical, delish
Nakamura is the new Delancey Street noodle parlor from seasoned ramen chef Shigetoshi Nakamura. Read more.
Old school Italian in a space that feels like your grandma's basement, but in a good way, and with amazing chicken parm.
The best pork soup dumplings we've had in a while, and the scallion pancakes with beef are TO DIE FOR. Use the scallion pancake dipping sauce on the dumplings though...trust us!
