This unassuming banh mi shop on St. Marks serves one of my favourite sandwiches in the city. The…read moreshop is small with only a few seats but it's a perfect bite to grab to take to Tompkins Square Park just down the street. The bread was crispy and the fillings were delicious. Would definitely come back next time I'm looking for a quick meal near the park!

Solid Banh mi spot in the area. Very easy to miss if you don't know it is there. It is down a…read morecouple of steps so something to note if you need accessibility options. I got the hog and appreciated the sweet pork along with the crunch of the cucumber and pickled vegetables.

This is the first Thai spot I've found that has gluten free options and labels them clearly on the…read moremenu. I requested that they label it either with my name or gluten free, and they did both. They even put a smiley face on it, which was nice. The drunken noodles were also great!! I've had their pad Thai before as well and it's delicious!

Their customer care stands head and shoulders above other places. The dishes satisfied while staff…read moreimpressed. The space feels right, the food tastes right and everything comes together. The personnel service quality here feels revolutionary. You can trust this restaurant.

I've wanted to try Ni for so long ever since I spotted them in the previous iteration of the Essex…read moreStreet Market. Just a note that the prices for the food are on the higher end but you are getting everything so fresh and made from scratch. In a market where there are so many different kinds of vendors and food to choose from, Ni truly offers something special and home-made. My one regret is that I didn't pick up a few more goodies to try (and also that I live so far away, the UWS is practically on the other side of the planet). They have a few rolls and onigiri, as well as snacks, drinks, sauces, and other home goods on display. I grabbed a wild crab/brown rice roll and inhaled the whole thing in minutes. You can also order udon, bento boxes, and rice bowls. We tried the spicy salmon and vegan macro bowls, both of which I'd order again in a heartbeat. The portion sizes are not that large in my opinion, though filling - if you have a larger appetite, I'd suggest maybe getting something else on the side. I loved how they charred the brown rice slightly so it was a little bit crispy and there was more of that nutty flavor. Also liked everything that went into the vegan bowl; favorites were the pickled veggies and hijiki salad, thought the tofu could use a touch more dressing. Keep in mind that if you want really strong, saucy, or salty flavors, you probably won't find those here. This is more of a place that boasts home cooking, where the flavors are a tad more subdued. Definitely reminded me of the meals I ate growing up. Already planning my next trip back here, where I will feast on the vegan and salmon bentos.

Small bento box should be the name of it. For $16 this is a joke since technically…read moreIt's a deli. They need to lower their prices or make the bento box double the size

Im usually not a very big fan of thai food but this place is just to good to ignore. the service is…read moreamazing! the waiters are attentive and if lucky you can also talk to the cooks as well. The restaurant might be small but its fun, there is good music in the background and the breeze is in the building keeping it pleasantly cool. food is great! honestly some of the best i've had and takeout is also available. every member of the staff is always ready and attentive! would go again

I love the East Village and I love Thai , thus, this magical fusion allowed me to take a flavorful…read moreThai journey last week. I'm always looking for new Thai places and was spending time in the East Village thus Yelped Thai food places to eat. Thai for Thought popped up. "At Thai For Thought, we believe in more than just food; we believe in creating memories..Don't just eat - experience the magic of Thai cuisine at Thai For Thought today! " This tiny gem of a place is small but the owner works hard to keep the online orders pumping and service diners who dine in the restaurant. I've enjoyed the best meals in the tiniest places in the East Village. I was in the mood for Drunken Noodle and Thai Iced Tea. The very pleasant server took my order and asked level of spice I wanted. The tea arrived shortly and was utterly delicious. The Drunken Noodle was generous in size, plenty chicken, perfect level of spice, savory sauce with chilli peppers and basil and was utterly delicious. Highly recommend! The server checked if I found it too spicy. I loved the interior; very small with four tables and wall adorned with cute poster of Thailand. All in all, food is delicious, service is genuine and kind and I loved the smallness of it. They truly care that you are enjoying your meal and cooked to satisfy your palate. There is no thinking needed for eating delicious Thai food at Thai For Thought. Thai For Thought located on 32 East 7th Street. This will be a repeat experience for me because it is located near my faves: Public Theater, Librae Bakery, Hidden Grounds Coffee and Wegman's Thus I get entertainment, bakery, Thai food, chai tea/coffee and food shopping within ablock radius.. .

Went here with a group of five, and wow... every single dish was so good…read more We ordered a bunch of things to share: scallion pancakes, crispy eggplant, vegetable wontons in chili oil, a dry pot from the Big Bite section with vegan duck, dan dan noodles with vegan beef, and the Szechuan fried rice. Honestly, everything was a hit. We pretty much wiped every plate clean. Even the non-vegan folks in our group were impressed by how flavorful everything was. The menu is super creative, and you definitely won't leave hungry. The restaurant itself is really cute, but seating is limited, so I'm glad we made a reservation. Would 100% come back the next time I'm in NYC!

- overall rating: 3.5 - more expensive than I was…read moreanticipating - recommend: chopped cheese spring rolls and vegetable lo mein - came with someone who doesn't tolerate spice well so will have to come back to try their spicier options - vegetable lo mein was flavorful tho the noodles were a bit overcooked - the cheese dip that came with the chopped cheese spring rolls reminded me of the nacho cheese you get with movie theatre nachos, obsessed - would definitely pass on the general tso's next time, not terrible, just not memorable - was extremely loud and dark for a saturday afternoon

This place is located inside the new Broadway Food Court in Soho - I stumbled upon this location…read moreafter looking for dessert nearby (Qko in the same court). The service was very quick and friendly, and the food was hot and made fresh, also pretty yummy though nothing mind blowing. They give you disposable gloves to eat the Jian bing instead of utensils. Its a decent portion and we got the combo Sichuan beef Jian Bing + soy milk which cost $14.95. The only thing I wish could have changed is more of a Sichuan flavor on the beef and a slightly sweeter soy milk. This is a casual order and sit-down place where you clean up after yourself- it's a convenient nice place to stop in and eat if you don't feel like going to a tip establishment and dining in. Overall enjoyable experience and would return!

This is a stall located in a small food hall in SoHo. I had the Sichuan beef and I found it to be…read morereally tasty! It might be hard communicating though if your Chinese isn't the best (based on the experience I had), but the food makes up for it!

Their miso soup actually has seafood in it, I can't wait to try explore the rest of their menu!read more

Really charmed by this spot. The food is always fresh and really delicious. They make all the…read moredishes to order. Favorite so far is the Lotus Bowl. Everything is really comforting, filling, but not heavy. I feel fueled for the afternoon instead of bogged down. Another plus is that their bowls have a decent amount of protein in it if you're counting macros!

Barbecue char siu style chicken is so delicious. The black pepper vegan beef is off the chain it's…read moreextremely flavorful, you truly won't miss the meat and the prices are insanely good for the portions and for New York City. Definitely a bang for your buck. I like the hot tea they serve tea too

Say you are you are kosher and want a place for a family meal. Or you have a kosher guest from out…read moreof town. You are sick of the usual deli spots and want to venture a bit out of your home range, see a bit of the city . Then Buddha Bodai might be a good choice for you. This was far from amazing Chinese food, but if the point is a nosh and a chat, you could do far worse.