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Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of chances to taste what Gotham is all about. Whether lining up at street stands, gobbling down legendary deli and diner grub, or chasing a covete
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of chances to taste what Gotham is all about. Whether lining up at street stands, gobb
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable wa
Ready to take a bite out of New York? Hope you've come hungry. In a city where creativity is expressed in innumerable ways, the food scene takes center stage, with literally thousands of chances to taste what Gotham is all about. Whether lining up at street stands, gobbling down legendary deli and diner grub, or chasing a coveted reservation at the latest celebrity-chef venue, New Yorkers are a demanding yet appreciative audience.
Every neighborhood offers temptations high, low, and in between, meaning there's truly something for every taste, whim, and budget. No matter how you approach dining out here, it's hard to go wrong. Planning a day of shopping among the glittering flagship boutiques along 5th and Madison Avenues? Stop into one of the Upper East Side's storied restaurants for a repast among the "ladies who lunch." Clubbing in the Meatpacking District? Tuck into a meal at eateries as trendy as their patrons. Craving authentic ethnic? From food trucks to hidden joints, there are almost more choices than there are appetites. Recent years have also seen entire food categories, from ramen to meatballs to mac 'n' cheese, riffed upon and fetishized, and at many restaurants you find an almost religious reverence for seasonal, locally sourced cuisine.
And don't forget—New York is still home to more celebrity chefs than any other city. Your chances of running into your favorite cookbook author, Food Network celeb, or paparazzi-friendly chef are high, adding even more star wattage to a restaurant scene with an already through-the-roof glamour quotient. Newfound economic realities, however, have revived appreciation for value, meaning you can tap into wallet-friendly choices at every level of the food chain. Rest assured, this city does its part to satisfy your appetite. Ready, set, eat.
Head to this nondescript spot at the north end of Chinatown for outstanding bánh mì sandwiches that cost just $5. The No. 1, with several kinds of pork, pickled vegetables, and a mound of cilantro on a baguette that's perfectly crusty on the outside and soft on the inside might very well blow your mind. Order one to go, with an avocado shake, and enjoy lunch alfresco in Sunset Park, just a block away.
Most Vietnamese food in the United States is inspired by the traditions of southern Vietnam because it was largely Vietnamese from the south who left the country after the war ended in 1975. Hanoi House brings a refreshing—and delicious—taste of the north; the pho here, as done in Hanoi, is meatier, darker, intensely flavorful, and so good.
Until recently, the Vietnamese dining scene in New York was, at best, mediocre and uninspiring. But all that's changed and this Vietnamese spot (which has a second location in SoHo) is part of the reason why. The long menu has all the Vietnamese staples—variations on the theme of banh mi sandwiches, beef and chicken pho—but also excellent lemongrass-spiked beef burgers in a bao bun and banh xeo, a Vietnamese crepe stuffed with shrimp, pork belly and veggies.
Di ăn Di manages to differentiate itself from the hordes of Southeast Asian–fusion restaurants in the city with a light- and plant-filled dining room and great recipes made using quality ingredients. Diners rave about the beef pho ha noi, with its poached egg yolk and scattering of scallions, and do nurong—skewers of meat, fish, or tofu, served with fresh noodles or broken rice.
68 Greenpoint Ave., Brooklyn, New York, 11222, USA
The owners of nearby Saigon Shack couldn't help but notice the insanely long lines at their Vietnamese restaurant, so they opened up Pho Bar in late 2018. But this modern space with a wooden floor and tables isn't an annex: Pho Bar kicks it up a notch with excellent takes on the Vietnamese noodle soup, including versions with oxtail, short rib, and soft-shell crab.
Predating the banh mi craze by perhaps a decade, this cash-only storefront serves some of the best Vietnamese sandwiches in the city (some say the best in the country); those in the know opt for the "house special" with Vietnamese cold cuts. The baguettes are crusty on the outside and soft on the inside, just as they should be.
Authentic pho and bun noodle soups are this utilitarian spot's specialty. Fans of spicy food should order the Bun Bo Hue, a rice vermicelli soup with three types of beef, including a rich and tender on-the-bone cut. The broth is fiery yet nuanced. The garishly lit dining room doesn’t offer much ambience, but the attentive service makes up for it.
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