In the depths of Chinatown is the greatest restaurant in the city: Wo Hop. Go there, order the Roast Pork Chow Fon. Remember: DOWNSTAIRS WO HOP! Don't be fooled by the imitator!
Choose from over 100 menu options at one of NYC's best spots for cheap Chinese cuisine. Try duck congee for 4.50 & wonton soup for $3.75. Read more.
Stop in for cheap, on-the-go Chinese fare – Shanghai style. Scallion pancakes ($1.50 per) and vegetable dumplings ($4.25 for 8) are a must. Read more.
Come here for ultra-cheap Chinese cuisine. Huge portions of hand-pulled noodle soups range from $4 - $6.50. Try fish ball or beef for $5. Read more.
Go here for a delectable deal on Cantonese cuisine. Get Peking duck buns ($1) or the $4.50 lunch deal: soup, white rice & 4 entrée items. Read more.
Go here for spicy, tasty & cheap Szechuan fare. Try shrimp w/ pickled turnips & spicy sauce for $10.95 or the Crispy Fried Duck for $12.95. Read more.
If it's your first time here, get the #1 pho Xe Lua - their signature dish, add a little the house hot sauce, perfect comfort food for winter.
“Spice Market makes me forget that I'm living in one of the busiest cities in the world! Every single dish is amazing and the decor is so therapeutic!” – Meredith, Setup Squad
Good place to grab a Sapporo and some Pad Thai if you find yourself hungry in Union Square.
Dude, it's Momofuku Ssam—arguably chef David Chang's best work, and certainly his most varied. A recent kitchen restaffing brings fresh life to the menu. Order the buttermilk. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Come for the Bibimbap burger – the winner of the Best Burger in America. You’ll be wowed by a beef patty cooked with a sweet and savory sauce, topped with slaw and a slow cooked egg.
Been coming here since I was a kid. Go for the soup dumplings, the flounder and, although a bit pricey, the eel in brown sauce. Legit.
"Legit, cook-it-yourself Korean bbq. Be prepared to smell like a grill for days. Kang Suh is gangsta!" – Helen, Setup Squad
Devour flavorful & cheap Korean rice bowls (bibimbap) here. Create your own or order Spicy Chicken B-Bap or Classic B-Bap for under $10. Read more.
For $5 or less, fill up on some of NYC’s greatest cheap dumplings. Try the sesame pancakes for $.50 each and get 3 pork fried buns for $1. Read more.
Go here for deliciously cheap fried pork & chive dumplings - 5 for $1. Buy a frozen bag to take home – 50 dumplings for $8. Cash only.
Eat yummy & cheap Chinese fare here. Get Kung Pao Chicken ($11.15), pork dumplings ($4.65) or Peking Style Minced Pork Noodle Soup ($4.65). Read more.
On Jury Duty? Stop by here for a quick (and cheap) lunch. 5 delish pork & chive dumplings = $1.25!!
My fav sushi restaurant and the Rock Shrimp is to die for! -Derek, The A-List: New York
Descend underground to find this hidden treasure serving cheap, authentic Japanese fare. Choose from 20+ lip-smacking small plates for <$10. Read more.
Come here & say kon'nichiwa to low prices on sake & Japanese fare. Get chicken & liver skewers ($1.50 each) & sake or a mixed drink for $4. Read more.
Those in the know order the Totto Spicy Ramen, made with deeply flavored chicken broth and good, springy noodles delivered daily from Soba Totto across town. Read more.
A great place to eat something tasty, healthy and not too big! I love that the meals here are scalable, so u can pop in for a snack or a 3-course meal. Come back often b/c they have daily specials!
PORK BUNS!!!! The best buns you've ever had! Great vibe. -Derek, The A-List: New York
Go here for Manhattan’s best budget Asian noodles. Slurp up Savory Cumin Lamb Hand-Pulled Noodles for $5 or Liang Pi Noodles for $4. Read more.
Go here for NYC’s cheapest deal on delicious ramen noodles. Get a heaping bowl of Yasai Ramen noodles w/ pork broth & sautéed veggies ($8). Read more.
Go here for cheap, delicious dim sum. For under $5, choose small plates like chicken shitake dumplings, wasabi shumai, & scallion pancakes. Read more.
“The best sushi on the island in one of the sexiest atmospheres around. You’ll always feel like Carrie Bradshaw when you eat here. You MUST try the Samba 7 Roll! YUM!” – Jonathan, Setup Squad
Stop in for tasty, cheap Japanese fast-food and pastries. Bento boxes include free miso soup after 12pm.Try the green tea cake for $1.95. Read more.
Go here for the best sushi/sake deal in NY. For $30 a person, fill up on tasty, unlimited sushi and sake for 2 hours. Great for groups. Read more.
Thai Iced Tea was bomb, would have been better if the machine for free re-fills was working.
Go here for vibrantly-flavored vegetarian Thai food at low prices. Try a spicy spring roll ($4) & a curry Thai pancake ($4) for appetizers. Read more.
Perfect place to bring ur sidechick. Appetizers are around $5 and most expensive meal is $15. Food & decor will impress any girl from the hood. Only go during the week cuz wknds are PACKED. SUCK IT RE
Go before noon on the weekends; otherwise, you'll wait an hour before you get seated! Order shrimp wrapped w/ rice noodles, bbq pork bun, turnip cake & shrimp dumplings
Try a bento box ($7.50) at this cheap New York midtown restaurant. Their Japanese menu has many items to satisfy your cravings. Read more.
