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Momofuku Noodle Bar is one of #EatDownTipUp.

1. Momofuku Noodle Bar

8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 848 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: Fried chicken: Do it! We like the Korean better than the Southern-style here but the fried chicken sides are by far the best in city. Reservations are getting a little easier to come by too! Read more.

The Redhead is one of #EatDownTipUp.

2. The Redhead

349 E 13th St (at 1st Ave.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · East Village · 194 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: Order the fried chicken! Lightly seasoned and remarkably non-greasy.

Bobwhite Counter is one of #EatDownTipUp.

3. Bobwhite Counter

9.0
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 291 tips and reviews

DensDens: Best fried chicken in the Alphabet City. I hear the porkchop is off the chain too.

Hill Country Chicken is one of #EatDownTipUp.

4. Hill Country Chicken

1123 Broadway (at W 25th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · NoMad · 326 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: Favorite fried chicken near Flatiron. We prefer the Original over the Mama's skinless option. The milkshakes are outstanding as well. Read more.

Cheeky Sandwiches is one of #EatDownTipUp.

5. Cheeky Sandwiches

8.7
35 Orchard St (btwn Canal St & Hester St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Chinatown · 220 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: "Super affordable ($6.50) and they make the gravy and bread the chicken right in front of you. I swore I could taste a hint of cinnamon in the gravy, I’ll have to confirm on my next visit." Read more.

Dirty Bird To Go is one of #EatDownTipUp.

6. Dirty Bird To Go

204 W 14th St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · West Village · 106 tips and reviews

Marie R.Marie Ru: Crispy Moist fried Chicken, great Mac & Cheese.... Friendly service. Good spot for a quick bite or take to go.

Boka is one of #EatDownTipUp.

7. Boka

7.9
9 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave S: Have all-you-can-eat Bon Chon chicken and all-you-can-drink Coors Light for $20 during their daily happy hour. (Might be $23 now)

Peels is one of #EatDownTipUp.

8. Peels

325 Bowery (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · East Village · 381 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Check out the latest offering from the Freeman's folks for an accessible, all-day menu of egg dishes like the Yosemite (poached, with succotash), and the inventive “build-a-biscuit” program. Read more.

Kin Shop is one of #EatDownTipUp.

9. Kin Shop

469 Avenue of the Americas (at W 11th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews

Gentrifried ChickenGentrifried Chicken: Grub St: "Bell & Evans birds in ginger, garlic, lemongrass, oyster sauce, and Thai shrimp paste for 24 hrs. Dredged in rice flour and an Asian cereal and deep-fried, with herbs, fish-chili sauce." Read more.

Baohaus is one of #EatDownTipUp.

10. Baohaus

238 E 14th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Taiwanese Restaurant · East Village · 293 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: 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.

The Cardinal is one of #EatDownTipUp.

11. The Cardinal

234 E 4th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 88 tips and reviews

Gilt CityGilt City: Manhattanites can indulge in the flavors of that faraway land south of the Mason-Dixon, sampling dishes like fried chicken and smothered and fried Heritage pork chops in red eye gravy.

MONO+MONO is one of #EatDownTipUp.

12. MONO+MONO

8.4
116 E 4th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Wings Joint · East Village · 115 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Come here for the Jazz music and the Mono+Mono Chicken…hot & spicy! Try the Snow White Yogurt Soju and a Hitachino Red Rice Beer!