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The Best Ramen In NYC
Where to go when you want something better than a block of dried noodles and a powder-filled foil packet.
The Best NYC Restaurants For Dining Solo
Whether you want to take yourself out for a nice meal or just eat something quick with minimal human interaction, here's where to go.
Where To Get Some Pasta And A Glass Of Wine By Yourself
Eating carbohydrates alone is a beautiful thing. Here’s where to do that.
15 Great NYC Restaurants That Are Actually Open On Mondays
Lots of restaurants are closed on Mondays. But you can always rely on these spots.
The Best Food Trucks & Carts In NYC
16 trucks and carts where you can get an incredible meal for less than $10 in NYC.
“Where Can I Be Sexy And Eat Fries By Myself?”
In this edition of our restaurant advice column Dear Hannah, we’re talking marble bars, martinis, and solo dining.
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Okiboru House Of Udon
Okiboru House of Udon serves photogenic udon that tastes even better than it looks, but you’ll have to wait in line for a while to get it.
Mari.ne
For a quick hand roll pitstop in Midtown, check out this Korean-influenced spot from the folks behind Mari.
Grand Central Oyster Bar
At this New York City institution, stick to oysters and skip mostly everything else.
Sukh
All aboard at Sukh, a Fort Greene Thai restaurant that celebrates the country’s railroad culture.
Dun Huang
Hand-pulled noodles and cumin-spiced lamb are the move at this casual Chinese spot in Midtown.
Hen House
Hen House has filling Lebanese food, like lamb shawarma with intensely garlicky toum, and it’s open late.
Henry Public
Henry Public is a great place to spend a quiet night in Cobble Hill with a friend, a burger, or just whatever book you’re reading.
Lexington Candy Shop
Watch your soda being mixed, and your pancakes being flipped at this UES diner from 1925.
Kazumi Omakase
Come to this fun Greenwich Village spot when you want a sub-$100 sushi omakase that tastes more expensive than it is.
B & H Dairy
B&H Dairy is a timeless kosher lunch counter in the East Village where you can eat tuna salad on freshly baked challah.
Safari
Safari is the city's only dedicated Somali restaurant. You'll be happy with anything you order, but the roasted goat is extra special.
Hamburger America
Hamburger America is a 1950s-style lunch counter with historically informed smashburgers and flavored milks.
Blue Ribbon Sushi & Steak
This place is essentially a fancy chain restaurant in the lobby of an office building. It isn’t bad, but it is pricey.
Shinn East
Shinn East is yet another solid place for an affordable omakase, as long as you eat quickly.
The Best Ramen In NYC
Where to go when you want something better than a block of dried noodles and a powder-filled foil packet.
Cauldron Chicken
The Dao Kou chicken at this Chinese chain is too tender to eat with a fork, and it's just one of the fantastic things they do with the bird.
Shipwreck Seafood Boutique
Come in for a fried catfish sandwich, and leave with some sushi grade tuna from this beloved neighborhood seafood market.
Kaedama Ramen
Settle down in Terminal C's food court for a steaming bowl of ramen and a platter of sushi at Kaedama Ramen.
