Mokyo is a Korean restaurant in the East Village that serves affordable small plates and alcoholic light-up Capri Suns.

Momofuku 207 took over the Momofuku Ssäm Bar space in the East Village.

Yellow Rose in the East Village specializes in fantastic Tex-Mex and homemade tortillas made with Sonoran flour.

Han Dynasty is a Szechuan restaurant on 3rd Avenue in the East Village you can rely on like a friend who helps you move.

Szechuan Mountain House is a fun Szechuan restaurant to bring a date or a friend on St. Marks Place in the East Village.

V-Nam is a small Vietnamese spot in the East Village where you can pick up a very good bánh mì.

When you're looking for a sandwich in the East Village, you can't do much better than a bánh mì from Banh Mi Zon.

Amigo By Nai in the East Village serves four different kinds of carnitas tacos.

El Riconcito is a Dominican restaurant in the East Village that’s been around for over 20 years and makes some fantastic mofongo.

Rossy’s Bakery is a Dominican cafe in the East Village with cakes, rotating savory meals, and some very good red beans and rice.

Pop’s Eat Rite is a vegan fast food spot on St. Marks Place with a good smash patty burger.

KM1 is a casual Caribbean restaurant in the East Village with a menu of Dominican dishes and a nice outdoor seating area.

Lhasa Tibetan Restaurant is the East Village location of an excellent Jackson Heights spot, and it’s the best option for momos in the area.

Soothr is a Thai restaurant on East 13th Street with a gazebo-like backyard and Bangkok specialties that are difficult to find in NYC.

For a waffle ice cream sandwich or some banana pudding ice cream with vanilla wafers and Vienna Fingers, go to Mikey Likes It in the East Village.

Davey’s is an ice cream spot in the East Village that excels at classic flavors like strawberry, pistachio, and “strong coffee.”