You don’t have to hurt your wallet to eat well in the EV. Here, we’ve compiled a list of those must-go, yum-yes, thrift-lover-paradise, authentic-eats. Now go, be frugal and eat well while doing so.
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st & Ave A), New York, NY
Locale da Hot Dog · East Village · 471 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: New Yorkers love hot dogs, duh. Now you can enjoy unique combinations of ingredients all for under $5. Make sure to try the Good Morning-bacon wrapped dog smothered with melted cheese and a fried egg
220 E 9th St (btwn Stuyvesant St & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante giapponese · East Village · 142 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Enjoy delicious and authentic Japanese street food, made fresh and ready to go. Make sure to try the popular takoyaki octopus balls (six balls for $5) made from boiled and diced octopus.
Pizzeria · Stuyvesant Town - Peter Cooper Village · 567 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: At $4.50 a slice, their Artichoke slice might be one of the the most delicious slices in the city. Thick, gooey, creamy, spinachey, cheesey, filling, fattening, and totally orgasmic.
30 St. Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ristorante con cucina mediterranea · East Village · 208 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Mamoun's has been featured in “1000 Places To See Before You Die.” Enjoy delish cheap eats with their $3 iconic Falafel Sandwich, which comes inside a pita bread with salad and tahini sauce.
Ristorante di taco · Alphabet City · 41 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Make sure to try the Freshly-Slayed Dragon Taco (Pork) or the Carne Asada (marinated skirt steak) which are both absolutely delicious and go for $4-5 each.
100 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Ristorante con specialità gnocchi asiatici · East Village · 174 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Everything here is made fresh, right where you can see it. Try an order of 6 dumplings of their famous seared pork , fried or steamed for $4.50. Talk about cheap, delish eats!
Ristorante Taiwanese · East Village · 293 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Steamed, fluffy buns. Gourmet, savory fillings. Find all kinds of scrumptious Taiwanese street food that’ll make your wallet and belly happy. And rejoice, almost everything on the menu is under $5.
Ristorante cinese · East Village · 314 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Here you’ll enjoy authentic Xi’anese fare that Anthony Bourdain graced with this little compliment: “If I lived around here I’d be eating here every day.”
Gastronomia · East Village · 113 consigli e recensioni
TEV NYC: Come by to indulge in spicy vegetarian foods. The samosas filled with spiced potatoes & peas are $1.25, or add chickpeas and yogurt for $1.75 more.