Never in this town have oozy blobs of melted buffalo mozzarella and bright San Marzano tomatoes frolicked in such ecstatic harmony, says the Underground Gourmet. Our pick for the city's best pizza! Read more.
Must try: the incredibly rich hot chocolate with fat, house-made marshmallows and the moist “melted” chocolate-chip cookies.
Don't order the legendary wings or the restaurant’s namesake papaya salad. Those dishes, after all, are available at Pok Pok Wing. Instead, order any of the uncommon Thai dishes on the extensive menu: Read more.
Recommended: Pizzas; purslane salad; fairy tale eggplant salad; cuttlefish; octopus; carpaccio; agnolotti with cheese; trofie with razor clams; lamb breast; pork chops; steak; chef’s tasting menus. Read more.
There is no substitute anywhere in the world for Junior's cheesecake. -Emily Sprissler, Top Chef
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.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Three words: Bacon-wrapped dates. Maybe that's technically two words. But either way - GET THEM.
A throwback Italian-American sandwich shop from the serious chefs who brought you Torrisi Italian Specialties. The meatball parm and chicken parm are standouts.
Come try one of NY’s most affordable & far-from-ordinary dessert spots. Get a scrumptious Yuzu Eskimo ($7.50) or a miso semifreddo ($8.50). Read more.
Recommended: Cereal-milk soft-serve ice cream, chocolate-chocolate cookie, candy-bar pie, chocolate cake with yellow-cake icing, banana cake with hazelnut crunch, Chinese-sausage focaccia. Read more.
Not to be missed: French fries dipped in salted caramel, a.k.a. the stuff stoner dreams are made of.
Definitely start with the Pork Buns. Then try and devour a bowl of the momofuku ramen (pork belly, shoulder and poached egg). Or plan ahead, make a reservation and have the fried chicken!
Try splitting a $25 prix-fixe lunch with your companion and adding one or two of the ever-changing small dishes. In the prix-fixe, the pork buns are a perennial favorite. Read more.
Beware: they only take same-day reservations, and the lunch crowd must wait five to 30 minutes in the front room. Complex $13 Ramen concoctions include the popular Akamaru and the Shiromaru. Read more.
The chefs here never fail to serve me exactly what I crave – from sheep’s milk ricotta on toasted bread, spicy spaghetti alle vongole and perfect garlic chicken for two to maple budino and decadent ch
Arrive early and work up an appetite for the stunning tasting menu by wandering the grounds of the former Rockefeller dairy estate. In the fields, you'll see much of the makings of the night's meal.
This place is nothing fancy, but it's one of the the best falafel sandwiches in town. Crisp nutty falafel jammed into a split pit, lathered with tahini and topped with the works. Hot sauce optional.
Levain's walnut-chocolate chip cookie weigh in at almost a quarter-pound thanks to hefty cargo of whole walnuts, butter, and chocolate, considered by many to be the form's Platonic ideal
Chef Ladner at Del Posto offers a $29 three-course menu at lunch. Get a light taste of his cuisine for a fraction of the dinner price. - Inspector
There are new flavors every day in this vegan doughnut shop. Go there early to make sure you get your pick of flavors. Of course by "pick of flavors", we mean pick one of each!
A wine bar & classroom run by a really cute Master Sommelier who has selected 35 wines by the glass and 200 in the bottle so you don't have to make sh*t up. Read more.
The Birdhaus Bao is juicy and delicious, made with all-natural fried chicken brined overnight. The Chairman Bao, most popular, is served with cilantro, Haus Relish and Taiwanese red sugar. Read more.
Try cheap & delicious Indian snacks at Kailash Parbat. Order the Pani Puri, a tiny hollow crisp filled with soft, spicy half-mashed vegetables, finished with a glug of cumin & tamarind-spiked water. Read more.
The goat here, cut into boneless chunks, is used more to accent the dish than it is to drive it. While bigger chunks may give you a burst of gameiness, the flavor is more meaty and spice-driven.
Try the Liang Pi "Cold-Skin Noodles": these bouncy and chewy "noodles" are made entirely of wheat flour and opped with seitan cubes and veggies. One of the popular vegetarian options at Choice Eats!
Can't go wrong with 9$ lunch special. Generous portions and delicious food. Chicken tikka masala is on point!
there's a back bar with first come seating and a full menu that everyone forgets about. also, the kitchen is amazing about splitting dishes without you having to ask them and at no charge.
RedFarm serves modern and innovative Chinese cuisine in a trendy and rustic decor. They only accept reservations for groups of 8 or more, so get there before 7pm if you want to avoid a long wait. Read more.
Enjoy that special meal at this gem of an Italian restaurant w/ impeccable service and authentic cooking. I suggest starting with the Olive Schiacciate, Cavolfiore Palma, & Polpettine pictured here.
Skip other dishes and make sure you order somtum, be it Thai or Lao style (with fermented fish), fried chicken, and sticky rice. Given I'm a Thai who loves somtum, I know what I'm talking about ;)
Even meat lovers swoon for Hangawei. It's vegetarian Korean food in the coziest setting imaginable. Get leek pancakes, the spicy tofu dish with the kimchi, and the broccoli with garlic.
The Leek Jardinera was amazing! The fried plantain appetizer was also very good. The server was very friendly and knowledgable.
Have one savory dish & one sweet then SHARE. Never had pancakes as fluffy as these, waiters are nice, wait is 1-3hrs but they text you when you're table is ready so you don't have to wait outside 👌
Everything comes in small plates. Go with friends, have wine and nibble on all the deliciousness! Highly recommend the duck liver and Bordeaux Supérieur for red wine. No reservation so go early
So many things but it's the dessert that got me: French toast with Belgian chocolates. Ice cream on brioche. Walnuts and clementines.
I highly recommend the Shakshouka and the Cauliflower! Both are vegetarian friendly but you can also add Merguez sausage.
Solid and relatively light (ie not too much cream) Indian food. The Chef's tasting will get you all the chaat you want, but the entrees are not the choice ones!! Go a la carte instead
I feel like any bon bon you get will be amazing. I've pretty much tried all of them and love them all :)
If you're not in line before it opens, good luck. Best then to wait till later (9, 9:30p), when dinner rush is over. Do not sleep on the calzone. Even if you're not a calzone person. It's excellent!
Try the black truffle quesadilla or lobster tacos. The trio of guacamole, which includes a hot chipotle version and one with mango, apples and and pomegranate topping, is also a good bet. Read more.
It's pretty much the same exact thing as their sister restaurant Xi'ang, except it's a sit down. I can't complain because the food is as amazing there as it is here, but just wished for something more
Really great quaint place that serves Japanese breakfast around lunch and ramen in the evening. Seats 12. The wait is unreal but it's worth it. Go there at 10 am or after 10 pm to avoid a 2-hr wait.
Taste: Bucatini all’Amatriciana, oxtails, veal T-bone or braised lamb with onions, sformato di ricotta. Secret -> Maialino serves Italian-themed breakfast, featuring ricotta pancakes, and poached eggs Read more.
We love coming to this effortlessly cute spot for a romantic brunch. Definitely try the Prego Roll, the Rosewater Waffle or the Green Shakshuka and a Sweetened Iced Green Tea.
Modern Mexican from the Jean-Georges Vongerichten team. The pea guacamole and seasonal dishes are the best things on the menu; chicken and rice also stands out.
The drinks and atmosphere were first rate... What can I say about the food? Chris Santos strikes again with a truly exquisite menu...
David Chang's awesome, new Korean leaning Italian restaurant. Feels like Ssam Bar in ambition, quality, and price. Get all the pastas: Cace e Pepe, Chicken & Dumplings (soup), and Clams Grand Lisboa.
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.
Must get: the chocolate babka. Made with rich Belgian chocolate AND Nutella, it may be the best babka in the world. Head baker gained a cult following in Tel Aviv, and it's easy to see(/taste!) why.
Cinematic location tucked in the back of an alley. Hearty food, grizzly dudes, hot chicks and lots of taxidermy. Check their Sporting Club on the way out for bespoke suits and old-school barberism.
Simply stunning. The centerpiece is obv. the pies (project hazelnut is a revelation) & bread (don't miss that fine, fine butter), but don't miss the salads, meatballs or dessert, either.
This might just be everything a fried chicken sandwich is supposed to be (though, only a little spicy). Don't forget the Ssäm Sauce!
Don't get there too late because some of the best items like the homemade tofu will be all gone.
Unbelievable vegetarian and vegan fare. Super creative menu and great service. Fabulous for dates!
Awesome new spot. Kitchen's open until midnight, which is great because they don't skimp on the liquor.
Love this place - horchata, veg tostadas, corn esquites, and the actual food truck in the center
100% plant based — perfect for vegans & vegetarians. The "Mighy Mushroom" roll was amazing. A delicious, healthy meal!
Mac & Cheese. Chicken & waffles. Eggs Benedict & pecan bacon. Funk & Style. Love & happiness. Favorite brunch spot in NYC.
Cash only. Classic Italian American specialties. Mostly Italian wine list separated by growing region. Reservations can be sat anywhere, bar, kitchen, table and communal table.
Loud, candlelit, crowded but all in all splendid! Welcoming staff, they took their time to answer our questions. Burrata, oysters, ricotta dumplings and lamb ribs were amazing! Definitely coming back✨
