Not just any halal guys, these are The Halal Guys - a Midtown food truck institution.

NY Dosas serves legendary vegan South Indian food from a cart in Washington Square Park.

Point Brazil is a buffet in Astoria that offers specialty meals on the first Saturday of every month that you should go out of your way for.

Aroma is a Brazilian buffet in Jackson Heights with a great BBQ station in the back.

Kape’t Torta is a Filipino bakery in Elmhurst that makes excellent pan de sal and other sweet pastries.

Le Baobab Gouygui is a great option for Senegalese takeout near Morningside Park.

Three Times is a fast-casual Chinese spot on the Lower East Side that serves good pan-fried dumplings.

If you live in Hell’s Kitchen, you’ll appreciate that Empanada Mama never closes.

Jollibee is a Filipino fast food chain, and it’s ideal for when you want some fried chicken with a side of spaghetti covered in a sweet tomato sauce.

On Saturdays and Thursdays only, Fiore’s Deli in Hoboken serves a very special roast beef sandwich with fresh mozzarella.

Frangos is a Portuguese counter-service spot in the East Village that’s all about peri peri sauce.

Corner Slice is a vendor in Gotham West Market that serves the best pizza in Midtown.

Ejen is a straightforward, counter-service Korean spot in Industry City. Try it for a quick lunch.

Sahadi’s is a Middle Eastern grocery store with a location in Industry. It's a great spot for lunch, and you can get some shopping done there as well.

Yafa Cafe is a Yemeni coffee shop in Sunset Park where you can hang out, get some work done, and eat a great fried chicken sandwich.

The Roast is a spot in Sunset Park that's perfect for when you need to grab a quick meal or several pounds of roast pork.