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Rocket Pig is one of New York Approved ✓.

1. Rocket Pig

463 W 24th St (at 10th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · Chelsea · 68 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Any place that can stay in business by offering one menu item needs no explanation. The Rocket Pig sandy is a very well assembled masterpiece.

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of New York Approved ✓.

2. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

1129 Broadway, New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 239 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Go for the Grilled Khmer Sausage sandy. Don't ask questions, just do it.

Spice Symphony is one of New York Approved ✓.

3. Spice Symphony

8.1
182 Lexington Ave (b/t E 31st & E 32nd Sts.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 49 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: This place is unbelievable! They have an amazing staff and incredible lunch specials priced at $8-10. Oh and the chef is a Chopped champion on the Food Network? Come onnnnn. You won't be disappointed!

Pam Real Thai is one of New York Approved ✓.

4. Pam Real Thai

404 W 49th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 114 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goldman: Come with a friend and split the Pad See Eil and the Kao Soi. Don't forget the Thai Iced Tea!

The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of New York Approved ✓.

5. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Obviously have a beer at this gem but also try pig's head Cuban- it's is on point.

Gnocco is one of New York Approved ✓.

6. Gnocco

7.9
337 E 10th St (Avenue B), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Alphabet City · 95 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: It's simple. Go with friends, sit outside, share a salad, pizza, and gnocchi. This place is delicious and beautiful. It feels like a getaway!

Pepe Rosso is one of New York Approved ✓.

7. Pepe Rosso

8.3
168 Sullivan St (W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 141 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Chicky chicky parm parm!

Mighty Quinn's BBQ is one of New York Approved ✓.

8. Mighty Quinn's BBQ

103 2nd Ave (at E 6th St), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · East Village · 519 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Their known for their brisket (which is incredible) but step outside the norm and go for for the pulled pork sandy. It literally melts in yo mouth!

Numero 28 – Pizzeria Napoletana is one of New York Approved ✓.

9. Numero 28 – Pizzeria Napoletana

176 2nd Ave (Btw 11th And 12th), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 98 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Super authentic! I've never actually been to Italy but this spot sure makes me feel like I have. :D

Rocky's Pizzeria is one of New York Approved ✓.

10. Rocky's Pizzeria

7.8
607 2nd Ave (at E 33rd St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Rose Hill · 40 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Get anything with Vodka sauce! Ravioli, vodka, penne? Read more on BuzzFeed bzfd.it/1tjCDxD

Macaron Parlour is one of New York Approved ✓.

11. Macaron Parlour

111 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Bakery · East Village · 74 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goldman: The Macarons here are some of the best in the business.

Tasty Dumpling is one of New York Approved ✓.

12. Tasty Dumpling

7.5
42 Mulberry St (btwn Bayard & Mosco St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Chinatown · 101 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Pork and chive dumplings are incredible

Dessert Club, ChikaLicious is one of New York Approved ✓.

13. Dessert Club, ChikaLicious

204 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 124 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Would you like some ice cream with your cookies?

Big Gay Ice Cream Shop is one of New York Approved ✓.

14. Big Gay Ice Cream Shop

125 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 416 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Be adventurous and hack your own creations. "The limit does not exist!"

Dumpling Man is one of New York Approved ✓.

15. Dumpling Man

7.6
100 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 174 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: I'm convinced the creator of Snapchat lived across the street because their logo is very similar to Dumpling Man's. This spot has very solid dumplings but also try their cold sesame noodles.

S'MAC is one of New York Approved ✓.

16. S'MAC

7.8
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 283 tips and reviews
The Smith is one of New York Approved ✓.

17. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 517 tips and reviews

18. Baohaus

238 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Taiwanese Restaurant · East Village · 293 tips and reviews
Xi'an Famous Foods is one of New York Approved ✓.

19. Xi'an Famous Foods

81 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 314 tips and reviews
Breads Bakery is one of New York Approved ✓.

20. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 336 tips and reviews
Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春 is one of New York Approved ✓.

21. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 564 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Soup dumplings in the morning, soup dumplings in the evening, soup dumplings at supper timeeeee

Otto's Tacos is one of New York Approved ✓.

22. Otto's Tacos

141 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews
Milk Bar is one of New York Approved ✓.

23. Milk Bar

8.3
251 E 13th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 711 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Birthday cake truffles and it's not even yo birfday!

24. Lamazou

370 3rd Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Rose Hill · 72 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Come hungry. These sandwiches are packed with high quality meats, cheeses and house made condiments. It's addicting.

Wafels & Dinges Cafe is one of New York Approved ✓.

25. Wafels & Dinges Cafe

15 Avenue B (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Alphabet City · 109 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: I want to have my birthday party here, every year.

Freemans is one of New York Approved ✓.

26. Freemans

8.9
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 571 tips and reviews
Parisi Bakery Delicatessen is one of New York Approved ✓.

27. Parisi Bakery Delicatessen

8.4
198 Mott St (at Kenmare St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoLita · 123 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Go for the Dennis and swap the tomatoes for roasted red peppers. Pencil in a "post meal nap" on your calendar after eating this baby!

Shanghai Café Deluxe is one of New York Approved ✓.

28. Shanghai Café Deluxe

100 Mott St (btwn Canal & Hester St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Little Italy · 365 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goldman: Soup dumplings.

Jane is one of New York Approved ✓.

29. Jane

100 W Houston St (btwn Thompson St & LaGuardia Pl), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 313 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: One of the brunches in the game. Highly recommend the Johnny Benedict!

Dominique Ansel Bakery is one of New York Approved ✓.

30. Dominique Ansel Bakery

8.8
189 Spring St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Bakery · SoHo · 744 tips and reviews

Brian H.Brian Herschaft: Dominique opening the door for his customers in the morning is a really nice touch!

Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of New York Approved ✓.

31. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

Joel G.Joel Goldman: Chocolate chip pancakes are incredible. And if you're in the mood for something savory I recommend the spanish scramble.

The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory is one of New York Approved ✓.

32. The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory

8.6
65 Bayard St (btwn Elizabeth & Mott St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · Chinatown · 450 tips and reviews
Faicco's Italian Specialties is one of New York Approved ✓.

33. Faicco's Italian Specialties

9.3
260 Bleecker St (at Cornelia St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · West Village · 128 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Italian cured meats and massive sandwiches, a West Village institution.

Lois is one of New York Approved ✓.

34. Lois

98 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Alphabet City · 55 tips and reviews
Motorino is one of New York Approved ✓.

35. Motorino

8.5
349 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 317 tips and reviews

ZAGATZAGAT: From 11 AM- 4 PM seven days a week $12 gets you a pizza (Marinara, Margherita, Soppressata Piccante or Brussels Sprout) and either a salad or soft serve ice cream.

Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine is one of New York Approved ✓.

36. Sigiri Sri Lankan Cuisine

7.8
91 1st Ave (btwn E 5th & E 6th St), New York, NY
Sri Lankan Restaurant · East Village · 82 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Our favorite Sri Lankan place in Manhattan, and it's BYOB to boot.

Moti Mahal Delux is one of New York Approved ✓.

37. Moti Mahal Delux

8.1
1149 1st Ave (63rd Street), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 86 tips and reviews

LeahLeah: Incredible lunch buffet!

Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of New York Approved ✓.

38. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

9.0
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews
BarKogi Korean Restaurant & Bar is one of New York Approved ✓.

39. BarKogi Korean Restaurant & Bar

957 2nd Ave (at E 51st St), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 59 tips and reviews

Michael H.Michael H: The Korean fried chicken is great! It's crispy and the sauces make it extra tasty. Good selection of Korean and Japanese beer.

One More Thai is one of New York Approved ✓.

40. One More Thai

7.5
6 Clinton St (at E. Houston St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Lower East Side · 27 tips and reviews
Five Tacos is one of New York Approved ✓.

41. Five Tacos

119 St Marks Pl, New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 67 tips and reviews

LucyLucy: Would literally come here for the hot sauce selection alone...not to mention the food is AMAZING #musteat esp for those burrito & taco & just general food lovers... #6stars!