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Real Cheap Eats: Uptown

Real Cheap Eats: Uptown

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Created by Michael De La Rosa • Updated On: January 13, 2015

1. Bobby Fish Rey Del Ceviche

401 W 207th St (10th Ave.), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Inwood · 1 tip

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Seven Fishes Ceviche: $10.00

El Malecon Chimi truck is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

2. El Malecon Chimi truck

207 Sherman Ave, New York, NY
Food Truck · Inwood · 2 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Chimichury: $4.00

Patacon Pisao is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

3. Patacon Pisao

8.2
431 W 202nd St, New York, NY
Venezuelan Restaurant · Inwood · 8 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Patacon: $6.00

La Cabana Salvadorena is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

4. La Cabana Salvadorena

7.9
4384 Broadway, New York, NY
Salvadoran Restaurant · Fort George · 13 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Horchata: $2.50

Cachapas y mas is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

5. Cachapas y mas

8.3
107 dyckman st (btwn Nagle & Post Ave), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Inwood · 64 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Carne Mechada Yoyo: $5.50

Jacob's Restaurant is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

6. Jacob's Restaurant

7.7
2698 Frederick Douglass Blvd (at 143rd St.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Banana Pudding: $5.49

Jacob Restaurant is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

7. Jacob Restaurant

8.7
373 Malcolm X Blvd (W 129th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 47 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Banana Pudding: $5.49

8. Pastelillo Cart

Frederick Douglass Blvd. (at West 129th St.), New York, NY
Snack Place · Central Harlem · 1 tip

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Shrimp Pastelillo: $2.00

New Ivoire is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

9. New Ivoire

6.7
76 E 119th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
African Restaurant · East Harlem · 6 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Sauce Arachide: $11.00

Koronet Pizza is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

10. Koronet Pizza

7.2
2848 Broadway (btwn 110th & 111th St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Harlem · 116 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Plain Slice: $3.75

Roti Roll is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

11. Roti Roll

7.9
994 Amsterdam Ave (109th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 56 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Chana Masala Frankie: $4.50

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

12. Xi'an Famous Foods

2675 Broadway (at 102nd St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Upper West Side · 79 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Liang Pi Cold Skin Noodles: $4.50 / Spicy Hot Oil Seared Hand-Ripped Noodles: $5.50

Las Palomas Productos Mexicanos is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

13. Las Palomas Productos Mexicanos

219 W 100th St (Broadway), New York, NY
Convenience Store · Upper West Side · 2 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Frutas Cristalizadas: $5.00

Papaya King is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

14. Papaya King

179 E 86th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · Upper East Side · 117 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Original Combo: $5.00

Shake Shack is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

15. Shake Shack

8.3
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Burger: $4.75

Luke's Lobster is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

16. Luke's Lobster

8.8
242 E 81st St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Yorkville · 141 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Shrimp Roll: $8.00

Alice's Tea Cup: Chapter III is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

17. Alice's Tea Cup: Chapter III

220 E 81st St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Café · Yorkville · 75 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Pumpkin Scone: $3.50

Luke's Lobster is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

18. Luke's Lobster

8.5
426 Amsterdam Ave (btw W 80th & 81st St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Upper West Side · 99 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Shrimp Roll: $8.00

The Meatball Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

19. The Meatball Shop

1462 2nd Ave (btwn E 76th & E 77th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 177 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Spicy Pork Meatballs with Parmesan Cream (Naked): $8.00

Dos Toros Taqueria is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

20. Dos Toros Taqueria

8.1
1111 Lexington Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Burrito Restaurant · Upper East Side · 97 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Carnitas Taco: $4.13

J.G. Melon is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

21. J.G. Melon

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

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Cheeseburger: $10.50

Shake Shack is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

22. Shake Shack

8.7
366 Columbus Ave (at W 77th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper West Side · 507 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Burger: $4.75

Alice's Tea Cup is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

23. Alice's Tea Cup

8.1
102 W 73rd St (btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Upper West Side · 205 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Pumpkin Scone: $3.50

Gray's Papaya is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

24. Gray's Papaya

8.2
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 246 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Gray's Combo: $4.95

Alice's Teacup Chapter II is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

25. Alice's Teacup Chapter II

7.9
156 E 64th St (at Lexington Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Upper East Side · 176 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Pumpkin Scone: $3.50

Pizza By Cer Tè is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

26. Pizza By Cer Tè

132 E 56th St (Park Avenue), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Midtown East · 43 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Farmer's Slice: $3.50

Glaze Teriyaki is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

27. Glaze Teriyaki

7.3
643 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 51 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Chicken Thigh Teriyaki: $7.75

Hot Kitchen is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

28. Hot Kitchen

251 E 53rd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Szechuan Restaurant · Midtown East · 11 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Mapo Tofu (Lunch Special): $7.50

Morocho Peruvian Fusion is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

29. Morocho Peruvian Fusion

8.1
West 52nd St. (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Food Truck · Ditmas Park · 21 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Anticuchos: $8.00

Mooncake Foods is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

30. Mooncake Foods

359 W 54th St (btw 8th & 9th Aves.), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 54 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Grilled Porkchop Sandwich: $8.00

Paris Baguette is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

31. Paris Baguette

8.3
6 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Koreatown · 158 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Green Pea Pastry: $2.50

Co Ba 53 is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

32. Co Ba 53

401 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 5 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Bánh Mì Thit: $7.50

Güllüoğlu Baklava & Cafe is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

33. Güllüoğlu Baklava & Cafe

982 2nd Ave (at E 52nd St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Turtle Bay · 80 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Gul Boregi: $7.50

Pure Thai Cookhouse is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

34. Pure Thai Cookhouse

8.6
766 9th Ave (btwn 51st & 52nd St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 397 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Sukhothai Pork Noodle Soup: $9.00

Big D's Khao Cart is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

35. Big D's Khao Cart

New York, NY
Food Truck · Hudson Square · 5 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Loco Grande: $9.00

Don Antonio is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

36. Don Antonio

8.9
309 W 50th St (at 8th Avenue), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Hell's Kitchen · 376 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Pagnotello Panini: $9.00

Puff Cha Ramen is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

37. Puff Cha Ramen

7.3
457 W 50th St (btwn 9th & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 24 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Puffs (assorted): $2.49

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

38. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

148 W 48th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Theater District · 100 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Coconut Tiger Shrimp Num Pang: $10.50

Udon West - Midtown East is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

39. Udon West - Midtown East

150 E 46th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 70 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Curry Set: $8.95

Margon is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

40. Margon

8.6
136 W 46th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Theater District · 116 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Steak Sandwich: $7.00

Minar Indian Restaurant is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

41. Minar Indian Restaurant

7.1
138 W 46th St (btwn 6th Ave & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Theater District · 40 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Chana Bhatura: $6.95

Sullivan Street Bakery is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

42. Sullivan Street Bakery

8.9
533 W 47th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 122 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Pizza Bianca: $2.00

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

43. Xi'an Famous Foods

24 W 45th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 256 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Liang Pi Cold Skin Noodles: $4.50 / Spicy Hot Oil Seared Hand-Ripped Noodles: $5.50

City Sandwich is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

44. City Sandwich

649 9th Ave (btwn 45th and 46th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Hell's Kitchen · 153 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Nuno: $9.95

Nauti Mobile - Luke's Lobster Truck is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

45. Nauti Mobile - Luke's Lobster Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · 31 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Shrimp Roll: $8.00

Turco Mediterranean Grill is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

46. Turco Mediterranean Grill

7.6
604 9th Ave (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 58 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Turco Mediterranean Grill: $6.95

Biryani Cart is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

47. Biryani Cart

7.4
W 46th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Food Truck · Chelsea · 60 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Two Kati Rolls: $6.00

Varinder Pal Singh, MD is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

48. Varinder Pal Singh, MD

130 East 77th Street, 9 Black Hall, New York, NY
Medical Center · Upper East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Mousson Mango Lassi Pop: $2.00

Tomiz is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

49. Tomiz

18 E 41st St (btw 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 161 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Konbu Onigiri: $1.75

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

50. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

140 E 41st St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Coconut Tiger Shrimp Num Pang: $10.50

Tomiz is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

51. Tomiz

18 E 41st St (btw 5th & Madison), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Midtown East · 161 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Konbu Onigiri: $1.75

Paris Baguette is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

52. Paris Baguette

8.0
567 Fashion Ave (40th Street), New York, NY
Bakery · Theater District · 65 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Green Pea Pastry: $2.50

Szechuan Gourmet is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

53. Szechuan Gourmet

21 W 39th St (btwn 5th and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 173 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Spicy Hot & Sour Cellophane Noodles: $6.95

Ben's Kosher Delicatessen is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

54. Ben's Kosher Delicatessen

209 W 38th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Garment District · 80 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Kreplach Soup: $4.79

Go! Go! Curry! is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

55. Go! Go! Curry!

273 W 38th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Garment District · 182 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Katsu Curry: $7.50

Café China is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

56. Café China

13 E 37th St (btwn 5th Ave & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Garment District · 274 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Mouth Watering Chicken: $9.00

Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

57. Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner

7.8
548 3rd Ave (at 36th St), New York, NY
Jewish Restaurant · Murray Hill · 96 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Souper Soup: $9.95

Pie Face is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

58. Pie Face

464 9th Ave (36 Street), New York, NY
Pie Shop · Garment District · 46 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Thai Chicken Curry Pie: $5.88

59. Arancini Bros

Broadway Bites, New York, NY
Food Truck · Lower East Side · 2 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Ragu Arancino: $4.00

Korea House is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

60. Korea House

6.2
11 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Koreatown · 11 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Haemool Soon Dooboo: $8.99

Paris Baguette is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

61. Paris Baguette

8.3
6 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Koreatown · 158 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Green Pea Pastry: $2.50

Minar is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

62. Minar

5 W 31st St (btwn 5th & Broadway), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Koreatown · 26 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Chana Bhatura: $6.95

D'Aiuto's Pastry is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

63. D'Aiuto's Pastry

873 8th Ave, New York, NY
Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 2 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Apple Fritter: $2.25

Mooncake Foods is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

64. Mooncake Foods

263 W 30th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Chelsea · 93 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Grilled Porkchop Sandwich: $8.00

Kalustyan's is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

65. Kalustyan's

9.3
123 Lexington Ave (at E 28th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Rose Hill · 133 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Vegetable Combo Platter: $7.99

Roomali is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

66. Roomali

97 Lexington Ave (at 27th), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Rose Hill · 23 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Egg Roll: $6.00

B & B Restaurant Corp is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

67. B & B Restaurant Corp

7.2
165 W 26th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave.), New York, NY
African Restaurant · Chelsea · 19 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: African Buffet: $5.99

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

68. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

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

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Coconut Tiger Shrimp Num Pang: $10.50

Shake Shack is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

69. Shake Shack

9.0
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1233 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Burger: $4.75

Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

70. Eisenberg's Sandwich Shop

174 5th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Flatiron District · 284 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Tuna Salad Sandwich: $7.25 / Tuna Melt: $7.50

The Meatball Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

71. The Meatball Shop

200 9th Ave (btwn W 22nd St & W 23rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 190 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Spicy Pork Meatballs with Parmesan Cream (Naked): $8.00

Taïm Mobile Falafel & Smoothie Truck is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

72. Taïm Mobile Falafel & Smoothie Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · Hudson Square · 74 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Falafel Platter: $11.00

Go! Go! Curry! is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

73. Go! Go! Curry!

144 W 19th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Curry Restaurant · Chelsea · 53 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Katsu Curry: $7.50

L'Arte del Gelato is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

74. L'Arte del Gelato

8.5
75 9th Ave (btwn 15th & 16th St), New York, NY
Gelato Shop · Chelsea · 87 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Pistachio Gelato: $4.50

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of Real Cheap Eats: Uptown.

75. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

75 9th Ave (at W 15th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chelsea · 75 tips and reviews

Michael D.Michael De La Rosa: Coconut Tiger Shrimp Num Pang: $10.50