Serious Take-Out Operation
Serious Take-Out Operation
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Fieldtrip at Rock Center is perfect for when you're bored of Sweetgreen and want to grab a quick lunch that doesn’t taste like it was made on an assembly line.
Nón Lá
Everything at this tiny Vietnamese restaurant in the East Village is worth ordering—especially the lemongrass-marinated grilled chicken.
Phở Grand
With over 20 varieties of phở, this should be your default spot for a bowl of beefy broth and noodles on the Lower East Side.
William Greenberg Desserts
There’s no cookie as synonymous with New York as the black and white, and the best ones are found at William Greenberg Desserts on the Upper East Side.
Villabate Alba
This Bensonhurst shop specializes in Sicilian baked goods, and their pistachio cookie is a true standout.
Funny Face Bakery
Funny Face is best known for their elaborately decorated sugar cookies, but their crispy-mallow crunch cookie is what we’ll be coming back for.
Jerk House
At this counter-service Caribbean spot in Harlem, something with jerk sauce on it should be your go-to order.
Old Xi'an Delicacy
Old Xi'an Delicacy serves Northwestern Chinese food in FiDi. Prioritize the cold noodles with tofu skin or anything with cumin lamb.
Royal Rib House
Royal Rib House has been a Bed-Stuy BBQ hot spot for more than 30 years. The lines are long, but the food is good enough to make you forget about the wait time.
The Original Soup Kitchen
This place isn't just a destination for George Constanza photos and “No Soup For You” merch. The soup is worth returning for.
Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave’s Hot Chicken, which started in LA, is a fast food joint with juicy fried chicken that comes in seven spice levels ranging from No Spice to Reaper.
Ace's Pizza
There are things you need to experience before you die. One of them is Detroit-style pizza, and Ace's Pizza at Rockefeller Center has some of the city's best.
Pick-A-Bagel
The problem with this location of Pick-A-Bagel on 77th and Lex is that you’re just not sure what you’re going to get.
All'Antico Vinaio
The Italian sandwiches from this Florence import are huge, and you'll want to try every single one.
North Dumpling
North Dumpling makes extra-gingery dumplings for $3.50 a pop. It’s one of our favorite dumpling counters in Chinatown.
Lady's Seafood & Soulfood
This East Harlem soul food spot serves superior BBQ shrimp and stuffed salmon. Get here early, before they run out for the day.
Syko
Make no mistake, this Syrian and Korean spot in Windsor Terrace does not serve fusion food. Order from both sides of the menu, because both are excellent.
Charles Pan-Fried Chicken
This Upper West Side outpost of the popular spot that started in Harlem will satisfy your soul food craving whenever it hits.
Antojitos Mexicanos
Antojitos Mexicanos in Sunset Park has great tacos, and judging by the constant flow of traffic here, people are aware of this.
Omar's Fine Cuisine
This nondescript Prospect Heights restaurant serves incredible Indian food, tasty fusion pizza, and, yes, even good bagels.
Andrew Bellucci's Pizzeria
Stop by this Astoria pizza shop for their pillowy crust, silky vodka sauce, and legendary clam pies.