One thing i really hate about working in Chelsea is you can't find many cheap food spots that are actually good. Unless you go to the delis run by minorities, you are getting some sandwich or wrap with 2 pieces of meat for 9.50$. I'm down when my boss is paying, but it isn't something i can afford on the regular. Come on, lets be serious, alcoholism is more important....
Which is why i go to Star Gourmet. It's a generic deli, with a generic deli menu, but the hotplate lunch special is incredible. At 7.50 with a bottle of water (or can of soda) and entree with 2 sides, this is easily the most economical and delicious meal you get in Chelsea. The entrees I've had here are quite good and fresh every time; Lemon Chicken, Eggplant Parmesan, Beef Strognoff, Pan-Fried tilapia. Sides are good too; gandules and rice, creamy mac and cheese, basil steamed vegetables. While it is a basic deli menu, there is actually a distinct difference in quality and freshness.
Ya the guy at the register is rude, but lets do a comparison between the guy here and other spots. Some guy who's probably had a hard life vs. some pretentious college kid ringing you up for a 10 dollar 6 inch wrap talking about some spice nobody has ever heard to sound special. Choice is easy, that old school New York flavor baby; Star gourmet Deli read more