Cheap Eats
By Justin Hartung, Restaurants Editor
From noodle houses to hidden burger joints, find the city's best wallet-friendly eats.
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Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave, New York, NY
This shotgun ramen sensation is rightfully filled to the brim with devotees of big noodle bowls. -
Westville
210 W 10th St, New York, NY
Happy Americana--grilled corn, hot dogs and cobbler--in a perfectly charming West Village cafe. -
Tiffin Wallah
127 E 28th St, New York, NY
In Curry Hill, vegetarian Indian fare so flavorful and filling, it could shake the beliefs of the most devout carnivore. -
Crif Dogs
113 Saint Marks Pl, New York, NY
Kick it with cheap chili dogs and video games on St. Marks. -
Fried Dumpling
99 Allen St, New York, NY
A ridiculously cheap taste of Shanghai thrives on the Lower East Side. -
Sigiri
91 1st Ave, New York, NY
Cozy, warmly decorated Sri Lankan restaurant in the East Village. -
Maoz
38 Union Sq E, New York, NY
The falafel joint enters a new age with high design and a DIY toppings bar. -
Indian Bread Co
194 Bleecker St, New York, NY
A miniature Indian fast-food joint specializing in sandwiches. -
Adrienne's Pizza Bar
54 Stone St, New York, NY
Downtown addition suits business types with thin-crust pizza in a posh setting. -
Province
305 Church St, New York, NY
Tribeca snack spot puts a Chinese twist on sandwiches.
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Burger Joint
118 W 57th St, New York, NY
The hidden contender for the title of best New York City hamburger. -
Kati Roll Company
39 W 39th St, New York, NY
Wrapped Indian street food attracts Times Square-sized lunch crowds. -
Hallo Berlin Cart
W 54th St, New York, NY
An authentic German bratwurst cart that even has the German tourists impressed. -
Margon
136 W 46th St, New York, NY
This inconspicuous Cuban spot boasts budget eats in Times Square. -
Beyoglu
1431 3rd Ave, New York, NY
Subtly exotic food draws an older crowd to this Turkish meze house. -
Miss Maude's Spoonbread Too
547 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY
Soul food times two in the heart of Harlem. -
Pongsri Thai Restaurant
244 W 48th St, New York, NY
Thai classics and lunch specials delivered or served in simple East Village, Theater District or original Chinatown locations. -
Mill Korean Restaurant
2895 Broadway, New York, NY
Steaming hot Korean food is served family-style at this quiet neighborhood mainstay. -
Totonno's
1544 2nd Ave, New York, NY
Renowned pizza served up in a kid-friendly atmosphere.
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Zaytoons
283 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY
A Smith Street favorite for inexpensive Middle Eastern cooking. -
Nicky's Vietnamese Sandwiches
311 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY
This Brooklyn oupost of a popular East Village spot serves up satisfying, cheap banh mi sandwiches -
Chicory Brooklyn
243 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY
The fried chicken at this tiny takeout spot is some of the city's best. -
DuMont Burger
314 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY
One of Williamsburg's star restaurants spins off a burger bar on Bedford Avenue. -
Sripraphai Thai Restaurant
64-13 39th Ave, Woodside, NY
Hop the 7 train to pay tribute to authentic, inexpensive Thai food. -
Spicy Mina
6423 Broadway, Flushing, NY
Cool and fiery flavors intertwine at this Queens favorite for Bangladeshi cuisine. -
Press 195
195 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Impressive pressed sandwiches pair up with affordable wines. -
Pio Pio
264 Cypress Ave, Bronx, NY
Peruvian chain is beloved for its cheap rotisserie chicken.
