It was love at first bite. Hands down the best burger I've had in NY! That soft potato bun & crumbling patty, melting in my mouth. Mmmm.
Noodles! Any of them and the soup dumplings. Best broth in the dumplings I’ve tasted here in NYC (and I’ve lived in Hong Kong all my life! So that’s pretty remarkable)
Got the a salute and tried the garbage. Calamari was also good. Both pizzas were good, went on Friday night with group of 6, no waiting. It gets loud in there from drunk ppl
Order the Italian special ($12) features: prosciutto, ham, soppressata, mozzarella, and either red peppers or marinated sundried tomatoes. The entirety is hosed with olive oil and vinegar. Read more.
Plain slices here are disappointing, but don't miss the Palermo, a thick, awesome Sicilian slice topped with bread crumbs and onions. Great Italian ices, too.
Everything Is the Best, but particularly the Pinocchio (proscuittuo, sopressata, mozzarella, sweet red pepers, and olive paste) and the Pavarotti (alami, smoked mozz, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke).
The plain slice here is not going to blow your mind, but it is miles above other pizzerias in the area. It's basically a quintessential NYC slice. They're thin and light. You'll need at least 2 slices Read more.
Some of the best pasta in the city (and cheap!). A haven in the midst of the hustle and bustle of SoHo
A NYC Landmark (literally), The Ear Inn is the oldest bar in NYC. Inviting, cozy vibe. Drinks are cheap, burger is solid - what's not to like?
You want fusion? Try this: The Spicy Brisket Bahn Mi. Slow-stewed meat with shredded vegetables.
The rolled quesadillas are great and not too filling. And don't worry, they come with crack sauce
Try the toasted coconut cake, an exceptionally moist, fat-crumbed white cake. It’s one of our #100best dishes and drinks of 2011. Read more.
Great plan B of Saigon shack’s wait is too long. The menu here is actually a lot bigger so you have some other options over just pho, Bahn mi and noodles
Saigon Shack’s second location is amazing. It’s trendy, they take credit/debit cards(!), and they have an expanded pho menu with specialties like fried chicken pho and seafood pho (but no bahn-mi).
One of the squeeze bottles at your table is the fish sauce 'nước mắm', a Vietnamese flavor staple. You don't see this lesser pho joints in America. Your soup will benefit from a squirt or two. Read more.
The only place in New York to get Bahn Mi. Not literally, of course,but the sandwiches here are so far ahead of others sharing the samename that it's not really fair to call them both Bahn Mi. Get
This Cava has outdoor seating! Get a green and grains bowl with falafel and all the toppings, extra pickled onions.
Take away a bento box, sushi tray, or pickled vegetable salad for lunch, but be sure to browse the snack aisle on your way out, if for no reason other than the allure of the wacky Japanese packaging.
The best udon I have ever had. Noodles are unbelievably chewy perfection, broth is rich and not at all greasy. Bowl with tripe and the Nabeyaki are amazing.
This joint is so overrated that it's somehow become underrated. That being said, this place serves a solid classic NYC pie.
If you're not getting the square slices here, you're doin' it wrong. The Spicy Spring (pepperoni) is my pick here, but the plain square is excellent, too. Best-in-class squares.
Actual, proper Chicago-style deep dish and a good beer selection (including several Goose Island beers). Definitely recommended.
This new-ish Thai restaurant focuses on sharp flavors like fish sauce, hot chiles, tamarind, etc. It explores the mix of Laotian and Siamese cuisines in a way unseen before. Try the Sai Krog Isan. Read more.
