Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats
Banh Mi Saigon is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

1. Banh Mi Saigon

8.5
198 Grand St (btwn Mulberry & Mott St), New York, NY
Paninoteca · Little Italy · 197 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Saigon Banh Mi specialized in hero, making its own perfect baguettes having some rice flour mixed in with the wheat, and dressing them with fillings that ran from pâté to barbecued pork to chicken. Leggi tutto.

Mamoun's Falafel is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

2. Mamoun's Falafel

8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Ristorante con specialità Falafel · Greenwich Village · 336 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With its luxuriance of fried chickpea fritters, nutty tasting tahini, and fresh greens, onions, and tomatoes, Mamoun's falafel redefined a quick bite for New Yorkers. Leggi tutto.

Gray's Papaya is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

3. Gray's Papaya

8.1
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Locale da Hot Dog · Lincoln Square · 245 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: It comes closest to fulfilling the hot dog principles that originated on the Coney Island Boardwalk: plainish, popping-skinned franks topped with a meager choice of ingredients. Leggi tutto.

Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

4. Totonno's Pizzeria Napolitano

8.4
1524 Neptune Ave (W 15th & W 16th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Coney Island · 108 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: This century-old Coney Island pizzeria is one of New York's great cultural institutions. As Robert Sietsema notes: "This place is simply the best pizzeria in the world." Leggi tutto.

Sapporo is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

5. Sapporo

152 W 49th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante di noodle · Theater District · 186 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: With temperatures plummeting to the 40s at night, ramen season is upon us. Get the curry ramen, for a steaming hot bowl of noodles. Leggi tutto.

Taco Mix is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

6. Taco Mix

8.5
234 E 116th St (btwn 2nd and 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Ristorante di taco · East Harlem · 73 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Made with tiny corn tortillas doubled up and stuffed with more meat than they can easily contain, then sprinkled with fresh onions and cilantro, the tacos made therefrom are some of the best in town. Leggi tutto.

Superiority Burger is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

7. Superiority Burger

430 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ristorante vegetariano e vegano · East Village · 146 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Headley and his crew turn seasonal vegetables into delectable salads and riffs on American comfort food favorites. The specials menu changes daily, and the rest of the menu is constantly evolving. Leggi tutto.

Kings Kitchen 金煌煲煲好 is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

8. Kings Kitchen 金煌煲煲好

7.3
92 E Broadway, New York, NY
Ristorante Cantonese · Chinatown · 15 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Kings Kitchen offers bargain priced dumplings, congees, charcuterie, noodles, and, casseroles of eel, duck, and other creatures steamed over rice with sweet soy sauce and scallions. Leggi tutto.

Food Gallery 32 is one of Sietsema’s 10 Quintessential NYC Cheap Eats.

9. Food Gallery 32

7.4
11 W 32nd St (btwn Broadway & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Area ristorazione · Koreatown · 165 consigli e recensioni

EaterEater: Pick from among seven fast food counters that furnish Korean standards such as bibimbop and bulgogi, but also provide a Korean take on sushi, ramen, and other Korean-Japanese and Korean-Chinese food. Leggi tutto.