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Survive Midtown East Lunch

Survive Midtown East Lunch

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Created by Barrett Sheridan • Updated On: June 21, 2013

There's sustenance even in a wasteland.

Social Eatz is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

1. Social Eatz

232 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 112 tips and reviews

Barrett S.Barrett Sheridan: It's a terrible name, but the kimchi burger is great, not just great-for-midtown.

J.G. Melon is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

2. J.G. Melon

8.7
1291 3rd Ave (at E 74th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 486 tips and reviews

Barrett S.Barrett Sheridan: The waffle fries are always a good idea.

Dishes is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

3. Dishes

7.8
399 Park Ave (btwn 53rd & 54th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews

Barrett S.Barrett Sheridan: It is expensive and crowded but worth the pain. Try the coconut-crusted chicken fingers. You can order online, but expect a 45-minute wait (and occasionally cold food).

Hide-Chan Ramen is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

4. Hide-Chan Ramen

8.3
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 317 tips and reviews

Barrett S.Barrett Sheridan: Samurai dine upfront.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

5. Chipotle Mexican Grill

7.1
150 E 52nd St (E 52nd between Lexington & 3rd), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 33 tips and reviews
Picnic on 57th is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

6. Picnic on 57th

151 E 57th St (btwn Lexington Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 18 tips and reviews

Barrett S.Barrett Sheridan: Better than your average buffet-style midtown eatery.

Katagiri is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

7. Katagiri

8.9
224 E 59th St (btwn 3rd & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Midtown East · 36 tips and reviews

Tom K.Tom Keefe: Cheap and healthy gem in an otherwise baren section midtown east.

banzobar is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

8. banzobar

969 3rd Ave (btwn 57th & 58th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Midtown East · 17 tips and reviews

Barrett S.Barrett Sheridan: Chipotle-style Mediterranean. Try the spicy chicken, a perma-special.

Lenwich by Lenny's is one of Survive Midtown East Lunch.

9. Lenwich by Lenny's

6.2
1024 2nd Ave (at 54th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 30 tips and reviews