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Ippudo is one of NYC Favorites.

1. Ippudo

9.1
65 4th Ave (btwn E 9th & E 10th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 1164 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Best ramen in Manhattan. The cha siu is below average and it's pricey with a long wait but still a great bowl nonetheless.

Bleecker Street Pizza is one of NYC Favorites.

2. Bleecker Street Pizza

8.4
69 7th Ave S (at Bleecker St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 180 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: My favorite NYC slice. I prefer the plain slice with fresh mozzarella. Make sure to get it reheated.

OOTOYA is one of NYC Favorites.

3. OOTOYA

9.0
8 W 18th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Union Square · 282 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Simple, Japanese cuisine always executed well. Everything is good here so just order the thing that fancies you most.

Wolfgang's Steakhouse is one of NYC Favorites.

4. Wolfgang's Steakhouse

7.9
200 E 54th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Midtown East · 49 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: This is probably my favorite steakhouse. It's just a classic.

Abraço is one of NYC Favorites.

5. Abraço

8.7
81 E 7th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 279 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Little coffee shop that seems to outdo all the rest. Best coffee in Manhattan.

Samurai Mama is one of NYC Favorites.

6. Samurai Mama

8.9
205 Grand St (btwn Bedford & Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Williamsburg · 247 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: There are very few places that serve cold udon period. This place does it amazingly well. One of my favorites.

Shake Shack is one of NYC Favorites.

7. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: The original shake shack. A must-eat for people visiting NY (although it's already going global.) It's my favorite hamburger.

Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

8. Tanoshi Sushi Sake Bar

9.2
1372 York Ave (at 73rd St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · Upper East Side · 113 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: If you want sushi, this the best deal in town. It still runs you $100 for the omakase (only option) but it's one of the best sushi restaurants in town.

Big Wong King 大旺 is one of NYC Favorites.

9. Big Wong King 大旺

7.7
67 Mott St (btwn Canal St & Bayard St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 185 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Class NY Chinatown Cantonese food. Order the roast pork and soy sauce chicken over rice.

ChikaLicious Dessert Bar is one of NYC Favorites.

10. ChikaLicious Dessert Bar

203 E 10th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · East Village · 252 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Is this the only "3-course" dessert in NYC? It's certainly fancy. The panna cotta and iced coffee are insanely good.

Prime Meats is one of NYC Favorites.

11. Prime Meats

465 Court St (at Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 236 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: This place is total hipster but it's also got amazing food. Go on Friday/Saturday for the Cote de Boeuf - it's an amazing steak meant to be shared. Might be my favorite steak in NY.

Banh Mi Saigon is one of NYC Favorites.

12. Banh Mi Saigon

8.7
198 Grand St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Little Italy · 197 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: In the mood for a Vietnamese Sandwich? This place is probably the best in town. Don't buy jewelry in front but at least it's amusing.

Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春 is one of NYC Favorites.

13. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 564 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: This is a NYC institution for Shanghai soup dumplings. Some might believe that Din Tai Fung is better but locals might dispute that. I certainly prefer Joe Shanghai.

Russ & Daughters is one of NYC Favorites.

14. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Bagels are a NYC institution and this place is one of the best.

Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC Favorites.

15. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: The best pastrami sandwich in NYC. I prefer the pastrami but if it's your first time, you might want to order the half and half with corned beef to find your preference. Both are amazing.

Turntable Chicken Jazz is one of NYC Favorites.

16. Turntable Chicken Jazz

314 5th Ave #F # 2 (at W 32nd St), New York, NY
Wings Joint · Koreatown · 281 tips and reviews

Simon L.Simon Leung: Best Korean Fried Chicken in NYC. It's a party atmosphere filled with giant beers and loud music so come ready to rock out!