Serious Eats: A basic steel cart in Midtown, but you can smell the fish, other fried things, and Korean-style beef "bulgoki" from a good 30 paces away.
Falafel Restaurant · Garment District · 18 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Kosher cafe with Middle Eastern specialties like shawarma, kebabs, and pretty decent falafel, available on pita or chewy laffa flatbread.
Sandwich Spot · Hell's Kitchen · 153 tips and reviews
Serious Eats: Satisfying sandwiches (for breakfast, lunch, or dinner) on crisp, crusty bread with various filling options, including Portuguese cured meats.