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Where To Eat Pork Buns In NYC
Not all pork buns are created equal. These are our favorites in the city.
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Tao Hong Bakery
Get a terrific, meaty pork bun and some sweets at Tao Hong Bakery in Chinatown, and enjoy them at the park across the street.
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Manna One
The thing to get at this Chinese bakery in Two Bridges is their sweet and salty pork bun, but they also have have a full selection of pastries and coffee drinks.
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Fu Zhou Wei Zhong Wei Jia Xiang Feng Wei
This counter-service spot in the basement of a nearly-abandoned Chinatown mall has decent dumplings and some very juicy and flavorful steamed pork buns.
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Cosenza's Fish Market
Stop by the sidewalk oyster bar at this Arthur Avenue fish market for freshly shucked shellfish. Sometimes, they even have sea urchin.
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Calabria Pork Store
Calabria Pork Store is a deli in the Bronx with lots and lots of sausages hanging from the ceiling.
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Kori's Eats
Kori's Eats is a counter service spot for chicken and waffles in Mott Haven. We really love their jerk ribs.
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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.
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Bark Barbecue
The brisket at Dumbo's Bark Barbecue is among the best in the city, but some of their other smoked meats fall short.
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Slutty Vegan
Come to this popular vegan chain in Fort Greene for chopped cheese, burgers, and someone calling you a slut and a virgin.
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Rocco's Italian Sausages & Philly Cheese Steaks
Once you're done shopping at the Home Depot in Long Island City, get a cheese steak or an Italian sausage sandwich at Rocco's, right by the entrance.
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Olde City Cheesesteaks & Brew
The name of this sports bar in Nomad says it all. Come here for cheesesteaks and beer, and you'll be happy.
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Whitmans
You'll want the Juicy Lucy and the cheesesteak at this tiny spot in the East Village, so get both—even if it means coming by yourself and taking home leftovers.
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Playita
Playita is a small mariscos and taco spot on the LES that you should prioritize the next time when you want some really good takeout.
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Effin Egg
Effin Egg is a fast casual spot in Flatiron that specializes in—you guessed it—eggs. Stick to their breakfast sandwiches and avoid anything with scrambled eggs.
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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.
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Alidoro
No matter what you're in the mood for, you'll find something that sounds good at this Italian sandwich shop located on the concourse at Rockefeller Center.
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Breads Bakery
You can't go wrong with any baked items at the Rockefeller Center location of this Israeli bakery, but the chocolate babka should be your top priority.
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Fuku
Stop by the Rockefeller Center outpost of this David Chang mini-chain when you're in a hurry and want some aggressively seasoned fried chicken.