Shelter is an Argentinian spot in Williamsburg that looks and feels like a ski chalet, but with more pizza and empanadas.

El Gauchito is a classic Argentinian spot in Elmhurst with great empanadas and more meat than we could ever imagine.

Cafe Argentino is an Argentinian spot in Williamsburg with a great parrillada and live tango.

Ruta is a fun Oaxacan restaurant in Astoria that specializes in mole, and makes some excellent tequila drinks.

Shanghai You Garden in Flushing makes some of the city’s best xiao long bao.

Sami’s Kebab House in Astoria makes lots of delicious things, but the Afghan kebabs are (unsurprisingly) the first thing you should order.

Dera is a halal Pakistani spot in Jackson Heights with some of the best halwa poori around,

Taci’s Beyti in Midwood is one of the best Turkish restaurants in the city. Make sure to order as many kebabs as you can.

Turquoise is a kosher seafood spot in Fresh Meadows where you should go eat a lot of fish and Mediterranean appetizers.

Hapisgah in Flushing is a popular kosher steakhouse with Italian and Asian options as well.

Marani is a kosher Georgian restaurant in Rego Park where you should come share a lot of food with a group.

O:n° is a Korean restaurant in Nomad with excellent small plates and a couple of great hot pot stews to share.

Nurlan is a casual, halal Uyghur restaurant in Flushing with great laghman hand-pulled noodles.

Kabul Kabab House is an Afghan restaurant in Flushing with - you guessed it - great kababs.

If you’re looking for Ethiopian food in downtown Manhattan, Meskerem in West Village is one of the best options around.

Chong Qing Lao Zao in Flushing specializes in Chongqing-style hot pot made with beef tallow and Sichuan peppers