The tacos at Los Tacos No.1 are my favorite in NYC! My favorite are the Al pastor and pollo! You…read morecan mix and match as you order by the single tacos and can tell them which kind of taco shell you want (corn or flour). There is usually a line to order and limited space to eat inside (it is also standing only), so keep that in mind when you dine!

We needed a snack while waiting to get our hotel room…read more There was a line out the door. I'll say that the steak was one of the best steak tacos I've ever had! But, be prepared to hustle. After you pay, you give your ticket to the cooks. But there is no orderly line, it's a rush of humans. Also no seating but there are counters to stand at. If you have someone else with you; divide and conquer. One of you wait for the food, the other start looking for a space to eat. I'm glad we tried it but I def prefer to sit and eat these days!

I was looking for a somewhat healthier meal with veggies and protein, and KOBA checked those marks…read moreand more! They have a big menu to choose from spanning from fried rice, kimbap, bibimbap, to stews and more. Their signature "make your own bowl" had so many options, came generously portioned, and was so colorful and tasty :D The customization starts with a base: white rice, multigrain rice, japchae (noodles), or salad bases and moves onto a loooong list of toppings. A few of the more interesting ones like bellflower and fern brake roots were sold out when I ordered for dinner. And who else offers a fried egg for no additional charge as a topping? The toppings are yummy by themselves because they are already cooked or marinated. Definitely a great way to get one's vegetables! Proteins include bulgogi, pork belly, garlic chicken, spicy chicken, tofu, and even spicy squid. For kalbi, there's an additional cheese. The bulgogi was well seasoned and hit the spot! A little on the sweeter side but I didn't mind. The texture of the meat is mushier than the usual bulgogi, more of a Philly cheesesteak texture, but tasty nonetheless~ Don't count on this being authentically Korean. The bowls come with sauce options, but everything was so flavorful that I didn't use any! I agree on the hefty portion size; it's enough for a big meal if you're hungry and otherwise two lighter portions. Since the flavors, color, tastes, and flavors were so delightful, I finished it all so don't count on it lasting for multiple meals :) Patrons can order at the kiosks up front or schedule online to pickup. There's plenty of seating that looks fairly comfortable. Service was friendly enough. For more than $20 with tip, it's kind of expensive for a meal, but for the variety, taste, and relative healthiness, this meal was on point!

The FiDi location for KOBA is excellent, definitely a top choice for fast casual Korean food. I've…read moregotten lunch delivered from here multiple times, and it's a consistent winner in terms of quality, spice, and massive portion size. The kimchi fried rice is so good, it's a big bowl with spicy rice, kimchi, little cubes of beef, and a fried egg to top it all off. Even after surviving the bike delivery transit, the bowl looks great and tastes even better. It's got a nice heat to it that makes the otherwise heavy ingredients taste even more interesting. And I'm not kidding about portions...I've never been able to make it through more than half a bowl, and usually have to stop after a third!

Stumbled upon Xi'an Famous Foods and didn't realize at first it's actually a chain in NY. Ended up…read morebeing a really solid find. We got the stir-fried liang pi and the cumin lamb noodles. The noodles were very flavorful, especially the cumin lamb--nice balance of spices and really satisfying. The hand-pulled noodles had great texture, very chewy in a good way. Overall, a great quick meal that exceeded expectations.

XFF is a NYC local mini chain institution at this point. The lamb cumin noodles are always good,…read moreand I like the tofu side too. Their policy with chili oil and vinegar pisses me off though. If you dine-in, they have those condiments on the table to add to your food as you like. If you get food to go, they refuse to provide a container to take some with you. I ask and they look offended every time, not sure why takeout customers are treated worse by default.

Solid Chinese food if you like cumin…read more Small little spot where you order up front, get your number called and walk to the back where there are tables. I wish I got the Chinese burger but the noodles were solid I'd give it a 7/10 Cucumbers 6/10 Dumplings 8/10 I'd go back just bc I regret not getting the burger but was satisfied with the meal. Lot of the same flavors tbh from what I ordered

This is a delightful noodle shop in Midtown Manhattan, conveniently located 5th Avenue and to the…read moreTheater District. We found it on inKind and ate here before seeing a show. The exterior may seem off-putting -- single store front , not much to look at -- but step inside and you're in a city noodle shop like you would find in China. You order at the counter when you enter from the overhead menu, for take-away or eat-in. The open-view kitchen is on the left side as you walk back into the restaurant, a counter on the right, and communal tables in the rear. Along the way, stop and watch hand-pulled noodles being made. We had N1 Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles (5/5 $15.95), which we ate at a table in the dining room. They were outstanding.

Don't let the line scare you, it moves quick! Since the food is good there's just always a new…read morepeople coming in. The topping and standing eating area are clean. Everyone makes sure to leave the spot just as they found it. The horchata is good, they only have one size (shown in photo), so it's not easy to share.

You only go to restaurants with seats? OK then, Thurston Howell, enjoy the Harvard Club…read more Los Tacos wins no atmosphere awards, even from a lowbrow type like me, but the brevity of the menu is matched by its excellence. I enjoyed the nopal plate and adobada taco last night. The salsa bar is full of incendiary delights.

Saw this place on TikTok and was worried it would be overhyped, but it's such a great place for…read morefried chicken!! They have such a wide variety of interesting flavours and combinations, so I had a hard time deciding what to get. I ended up getting the honey garlic chicken burger combo and sweet chili chick n pop. The burger was one of the best fried chicken sandwiches I've ever had - the bun was light and fluffy, and the chicken was perfectly seasoned with the sweet honey sauce. The fries were pretty solid, but didn't stand out. I really enjoyed the truffle aioli sauce that I chose to come with it! I also loved the sweet chili chick n pop. I got the sauces on the side, but both were super good on their own or combined together. They're perfect little bites of crispy chicken and sauce! I'm super interested in trying the other flavours of fried chicken that they have. Food came delivered super quick - they did forget my drink in my combo, but I assume they might've just not had it.

The service here was super friendly. Didn't rush us as we were adding to our order, wiped down the…read moretable for us, great experience since he was the sole cashier and was prepping the food at the same time. Strawberry milk shake was yummy! Chicken was cooked very well, tender, crispy, yum! The same kitchen does burgers, and my son liked his a lot. The fries were my least favorite part of the experience. They were flavorless and not crunchy. The cheese fries we ordered were lacking in cheese and flavor. But overall, we would go back and avoid the fries next time.

I've been wanting to try Dokodemo for the longest time because I heard they do Hiroshima-style…read moreokonomiyaki, my favorite style (with noodles, not cabbage). They have an eclectic menu of japanese street foods and the inside is actually larger than you would think for a place making Japanese bar/comfort food! The okonomiyaki was DELICIOUS. It was everything I've been missing and I'm sad I didn't try this place sooner but I will definitely come back to try the rest of their menu, too. You could tell the owners are authentic and it's one of those places that survived the transition from Astor place being a bit of a Japan town to what it is today. Keep this place open at all costs! For a very rare and necessary dose of Japanese homestyle authenticity, come to DokoDemo!

5 stars bowl of ramen,as good as I never had before in NYC…read more 2 stars for the rest. I went for lunch,not sure they were happy to have me there. I set myself,stood up and order at the register,asked for water after 15 minutes I was scooping on my soup. I stood up and went to pay. I hope they have a better vibe and attention to details at night.

Well, this will not take very long. It was bright and clean, the gentleman who took my order was…read morepolite, and the food was served hot. I knew when I opened the wrapping and saw the grease that my spicy jalapeño double cheese burger was gonna be delicious-and it was! 5/5 The French fries were done very well, fried with the perfect crisp to them with a nice color. 5/5 Just go while you are on your lunch break! Til we eat again....

So the day after one of my friends absolutely needed a burger so we discovered Flat Out Burger…read moreafter a salsa social, I told my friend at the salsa social I went to the next night and SHE decided SHE must have a burger too after. T_T' So to Google we go, and I'd honestly been wanting to try 7th Street Burger for awhile now. I also didn't realize this simple burger joint concept was such a thing now, where the menu really is only comprised of a few types of basic burgers, fries and soda/water (no shakes). It was a Sunday, kinda packed, but luckily we snagged one of the high-top outdoor tables. I got my basic burger, fries and a Coke. The burger was good, but the FRIES. The FRIES are VERY impressive. Crispy, salty, TASTY. And the burgers are CHEAP by NYC standards. So anyway, I'm sold and this burger place is on my list now.