New York City is filled with thousands of restaurants, here’s the top 10 places you have to eat it at!
1. Katz’s Delicatessen
Katz’s Delicatessen is one of the most famous restaurants in New York and has been featured in numerous films and TV shows. The kosher style deli is known for their hot sandwiches with pastrami or corned beef.
Must order: Katz’s Pastrami Sandwich
2. The Halal Guys
The Halal Guys started with just a single food cart and has now grown into a casual fast food empire. The menu is compact, you can pick the chicken, gyro (beef) or both in either a wrap or a platter. Take care when adding their famous hot sauce – it really packs a punch!
Must order: Combo Platter
There’s several locations throughout NYC.
3. Prince Street Pizza
Finding the best pizza in New York is a contentious endeavor, as everyone has their favourite. My personal choice is Prince Street Pizza in NoLita – their Spicy Spring pie is bursting with flavour and has the perfect texture.
Must order: The Spicy Spring Slice
4. Ess-a-Bagel
Ess-a-Bagel is a favourite of many New Yorkers, this bagel shop was started in 1976 and regularly has a queue out the door. They serve over a dozen kinds of bagels – all of which are hand rolled and baked on site.
Must order: A Signature Favourite
5. Xi’an Famous Foods 西安名吃
Xi’an Famous Foods (西安名吃) is known for their hand ripped noodles with spicy flavours. The restaurant has won praise from The New York Times, Time Out and the late Anthony Bourdain.
Must order: Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles (N1)
There’s several locations throughout NYC.
6. Shake Shack
Shake Shack is the best burger chain in the USA. That’s right I said it.
Do yourself a favour and try it.
Must order: ShackBurger with Fries
There’s several locations throughout NYC.
7. Dominique Ansel Bakery
Remember back in 2013 when the Cronut took over the internet, well that famous pastry was created at Dominique Ansel Bakery in the SoHo neighborhood of New York. The cronut craze might have died down but the lines for their baked goods haven’t.
Must order: Kouign Amann
8. Lady M Confections
Lady M Confections started in New York and has expanded to globally with boutiques in China, Singapore and Taiwan. Their Signature Mille Crepe cakes are made by stacking no less than 20 paper-thin handmade crêpes and pastry cream.
Must order: Signature Mille Crepe
There’s several locations throughout NYC.
9. Magnolia Bakery
Back in the early 2000s, cupcakes were all the rage and Magnolia Bakery was front and center of that frenzy. Although the craze has died down, Magnolia Bakery is still the go to place for cute, creative cupcakes.
The real star of the show, however, is the Banana Pudding, which is the best I’ve ever had.
Must order: Banana Pudding
There’s several locations throughout NYC.
10. Milk Bar
Milk Bar is a chain of sweet shops created by celebrity chef Christina Tosi. They specialize in cakes, cookies and soft serves. Their signature menu items are the:
- Cereal milk soft serve
- Crack Pie
- Compost cookie
Must order: Cereal Milk Soft Serve
There’s several locations throughout NYC.
Let me know in the comment below, what you must eat restaurants in NYC are!
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