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Kum Sung BBQ
Grill your own duck with whole cloves of garlic at this Korean BBQ spot in Murray Hill, Queens.
Alley 41
In a neighborhood with countless great Sichuan options, Alley 41 stands out for its funky mapo tofu and sizzling cumin beef.
abcV At Tin Building
There’s nowhere we’d rather spend $17 on a green juice than the Seaport outpost of Jean-Georges’ vegetarian restaurant.
NoMad Diner
The hot dog at this new-school diner inside the Arlo Nomad Hotel costs $15, and you should order it anyway.
Okiboru House Of Udon
Okiboru House of Udon serves photogenic udon that tastes even better than it looks, but you’ll have to wait in line for a while to get it.
Old John’s Diner
Old John’s Diner is a revamped luncheonette where you can eat a great burger or drink a martini near Lincoln Center.
Sukh
All aboard at Sukh, a Fort Greene Thai restaurant that celebrates the country’s railroad culture.
Sawa
Watch your pita being made, then dunk it in a creamy hummus with melt-in-your-mouth beef cheeks.
Wau
Add Wau to your casual weeknight dinner rotation on the UWS, especially when you want good beef rendang.
Scarr's Pizza
Scarr's is a retro slice shop on the Lower East Side with some excellent pizza and a pretty lively scene.