Dining Solo
Dining Solo
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The next time you forget how great a salad can be, try one at this buffet-style Brazilian eatery and churrascaria, which is among Astoria’s best food bars.
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Coco
Whatever you order at this essential Malaysian restaurant in Elmhurst, make sure it comes with curry.
Sofun Noodle Bar
Make some very attractive sounds while slurping noodles at this solid Hunan noodle bar in LIC.
Haandi
A decades-old Pakistani spot in Murray Hill, Haandi is a great place to pick up a late night kebab.
Kam Rai
Astoria residents no longer need to trek to Elmhurst for good Thai food, thanks to the regional specialties at this neighborhood spot.
Merguez & Frites
At this counter service North African spot in Astoria, your first order should be their namesake merguez sausage et frites sandwich.
Betong
You can't go wrong with either steamed or grilled Thai-style chicken at this Canal Street Market vendor.
Wasan
At this Park Slope sushi spot, you can get first-class fish for inexplicably low prices. Get it in one of their bento boxes for lunch.
Sushi Seki
Sushi Seki Upper East Side is one of our favorite sushi restaurants in NYC. Sit at the counter, and order piece by piece.
Sushi Lin
Sushi Lin in Prospect Heights is serving some of the best sushi in the city—not just for a casual spot, but for any spot.
Noz Market
There are two ways to eat at Noz Market: omakase in the back room, or handrolls up front. You'll get excellent fish and rice either way.
Temakase
This fun handroll bar in the East Village is counter-seating-only, so it's perfect for a quick solo dinner or catch-up with a friend.
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Sushi 35 West
Have you ever been to a sushi restaurant inside a smoke shop? Come to Sushi 35 West in Midtown for a takeout sushi set that rivals many omakase-style spots.
Okdongsik
This pop-up from Seoul Okdongsik serves one thing: pork gomtang. Stop by for a hot bowl on a cold day.
Okiboru House of Tsukemen
Expect a line at this noodle shop on the LES. You can't go wrong with either the tsukemen or the tontori ramen, which are the only two things on the menu.
Lashevet
Lashevet is a Middle Eastern restaurant on the UES with a creative, fully vegetarian lunch menu, and great kebabs and seafood during dinner hours.
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar
Open only for lunch, Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar is your sole option for sushi at Rockefeller Center, and you could do a lot worse.
Abiko Curry
Stop by Abiko and get your Japanese curry on rice, noodles, or pasta for a perfect cold-weather meal in Koreatown.
Ichiran
This popular ramen chain from Japan is known for its "privacy booths." The Midtown location is a great place to get some alone time with a bowl of noodles.