Diners have great things to say about the noodles and rice bowls at the Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop, the tapas from Mullen's El Colmado, and the terrines and sausages from The Cannibal.
This spot, (formerly Ray's) serves some of the finest square slices in the city, like the Spicy Spring, which comes with natural casing pepperoni that curls and crisps in the oven.
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.
the hand pulled noodles while good are not as good as the knife peeled or rice noodles..... so good
Nothing here disappoints. Try the dumplings. Some of the best I have ever had.
I prefer the knife cut noodles! the cucumbers are also tasty and refreshing
Not on the menu: They will sell you an entire tub of their sesame-chilli sauce that they put on the tables, for $7!
Robert Sietsema is convinced that Sao Mai may be the best Vietnamese restaurant New Yorkers have. Keep an eye out for the goi bo, banh cuon, and for all you naysayers, give the pho a shot.
sao mai has an incredible lunch special monday-friday! $10 will you your choice of appetizer, a huge bowl of pho AND a soft drink! heaven for a pho and diet coke addict! :)
Do you like spicy, oily, minced-up lamb? Yeah you do. Get the Chapli Roll and be happy.
Try the okra roll. Tossed on the grill with red onion & bell pepper, then seasoned with cilantro, lime juice & green chilies, the okra is tangy, spicy and subtly sweet, with a distinctly smoky edge. Read more.
Yes, get the duck egg spaghetti with uni. Get two it's so good. But don't overlook the other small plates and pastas the razor clams, fluke with spicy oil, stracciatella toast, and bacon cappellacci.
In the tavern section, great food and drinks can be had at a fraction of the cost of a meal in the main dining room.
This restaurant specializes in perfectly fried pork cutlets. During lunch, guests can order crispy pork loin with rice, miso soup, salad, sauces, and housemade pickles for just $12. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Perfect, crispy katsu pork. Hint: Grind up the sesame seeds with the wooden pestle then pour in the tonkatsu sauce.
This West Village gem run by Florence-born Rita Sodi features a seasonal menu that always has a few excellent pastas. If you're lucky, one option will be the lasagna with carciofi (artichokes). Read more.
During lunch, guests can order a slab of crispy pork loin with rice, miso soup, salad, sauces, and housemade pickles for just $12. Read more.
The carbonara is an essential New York bite: pasta tossed with house-cured pancetta, eggs, Parmesan, and black pepper. More places to eat like a local: tandl.me/12ufz7c
Delicious Italian in a lively atmosphere, but the real stars of the show are the short ribs for 2, the porcetta sandwich and the Cacio e Pepe. They're totally worth the hype.
Don’t miss Daddy’s Milkshake Happy Hour – all milkshakes are half-off weekdays from 3-5pm.Powered by ParentsConnect.com
One of Robert Sietsema's top cheap eats: this spot sells delicious pot stickers (steamed also available) at five for $3.95, with a choice of four fillings (pork, beef, chicken, and vegetable). Read more.
The somtums and larbs are the strongest sections of the menu. Mushroom larb is fantastic, as is the grilled pork neck somtum. Skip the rice and noodle dishes (other than the sticky rice, order that!)
Chicken thigh/papaya salad lunch combo is a good deal. All the noodle/rice lunch combos are good but standard. Be adventurous.
Eater National 38 member: From Noodle Bar came creations like rice cakes in chile sauce, ramen with pork bone broth, and steamed Chinese buns swabbed with hoisin and folded around pork belly squares. Read more.
Walk into the Pennsy and Bam! You’re right in the middle of the action. With 5 fantastic joints, all with some chef firepower behind them, foodies will love the selection in the heart of midtown. Read more.
Check out their brunch. Get a classic spread of smoked fish, cream cheese, and a bagel, or go for one of the egg dishes, like matzoh brei, or scrambled eggs with lox and onion. Read more.
The menu at Cafe Altro Paradiso has beef carpaccio, a chicory salad, fritto misto, grilled swordfish, seared octopus, and five types of fresh pasta. Read more.
The clubby Italian restaurant that's for everyone. The dining room looks like something out of an old Martin Scorsese film and the red sauce fare is cooked with care. Make sure to get the bolognese. Read more.
Although the menu includes many lighter options, Fedora is really the place to go when you want to indulge a bit. Every night here feels like a party, and the kitchen is open late. Read more.
Solid food, an exciting wine program (choice bottles are served at cost weekly), and killer terrine. Hey, it's a Daniel Boulud joint, so what else would you expect? [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
An omakase will set you back around $80—a bargain for New York City. Guests can also supplement their omakase meals with a small selection of a la carte sushi. Tanoshi has three seatings per night. Read more.
In addition to savory pastries, a salad or two is available every day. There’s even a special available each day, matching a pie or casserole with a salad. The food is good and cheap. Read more.
Creamy, milky burrata and salt and pepper caramel are the two flavors on offer right now at Dominique Ansel's dine-in dessert spot. Head's up though, soft serve is only available Fri-Sun, noon to 9pm. Read more.
These Korean style wings come in three varieties: soy & garlic, hot & spicy, and salt & pepper. We like the hot & spicy the best with its tangy bite and subsequent surge of heat. Six wings for $13. Read more.
