Foxface is a window in the East Village where you can pick up great, pressed sandwiches.

Dek Sen is a small, cash-only Thai spot in Elmhurst that excels at dessert. Get the pad kee mao, and be sure to try the massive milo sizzling roti.

Khao Nom is a counter-service spot in Elmhurst, and it’s a great place to sit down, eat some quick khao moo dang, and grab a few desserts to-go.

Summer is a Vietnamese counter-service spot that makes the best banh mi in Elmhurst.

If you want to eat Tibetan food in Elmhurst, head straight to Lhasa Fresh Food and order some momos and thenthuk.

Patacon Pisao is a counter-service Venezuelan spot in Elmhurst that has a few locations around NYC.

Saraling Atin is a Filipino grocery store in Elmhurst with a cafeteria-style counter of meaty stews and pancit noodles in the back.

Happy Stony Noodle is a Taiwanese restaurant in Elmhurst that makes excellent beef noodle soup.

Lao Bei Fang is a cash-only Chinese spot in Elmhurst that serves particularly massive dumplings.

The original location of Taco Mix in East Harlem makes the best al pastor tacos in NYC.

Thai Diner is a great all-day restaurant in Nolita from the team behind Uncle Boons.

Ms. Ohho is a Greenpoint coffee shop that serves a full menu of tasty Korean dishes.

Noods n’ Chill is a tiny counter-service spot where you’ll find the best Thai food in Williamsburg. Try it for a quick and excellent weeknight meal.

Douska is a casual handroll spot on the LES where you’ll want to become a regular.

Chubby Princess is a counter-service Chinese spot in FiDi from the people behind MáLà Project.

Cafe D’Alsace is an Alsatian restaurant on the UES that’s good for a nice meal with your extended family or a drink at the bar.