Fuku is a chain from the Momofuku team that specializes in fried chicken.

Baba Cool is an all-day cafe in Fort Greene that’s an ideal lunch option for vegetarians.

Patricia’s is an Italian-American spot in Morris Park where you should share pizzas and pastas with a group.

Jelisa’s Cafe is a Dominican bakery on Staten Island where you can stop by for a big plate of pernil or a smoothie.

Royal Crown Bakery on Staten Island sells Italian cookies, cakes, and pastries, as well as to-go lunch stuff like sandwiches with sweet soppressata.

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.

Maki Kosaka is a nice, casual sushi spot in Flatiron with outdoor seating available for lunch and dinner.

Ping’s is a cash-only dim sum spot in Chinatown with a lot seafood on the menu.

Vezzo is an Italian spot in Murray Hill that serves very good, cracker-thin pizza.

Maya Taqueria is a Mission-style burrito spot where you can customize your own massive burrito, bowl, nachos, or tacos

The Whole Bowl is a counter-service spot in Williamsburg that serves vegetarian rice bowls.

Urubamba is a Peruvian spot in Jackson Heights that’s a great option for casual dates or group dinners.

Favela Grill is a Brazilian spot in Astoria that’s a good option for group dinners, especially on weekends when there’s live music.

Mapo is a Korean BBQ spot in Flushing with fantastic galbi.

Little House Cafe is a little bakery in Elmhurst that also has an extensive menu with some very good Malaysian food.

Dek Sen is a small, cash-only Thai spot in Elmhurst that excels at dessert. Get the pad kee mao, and be sure to try the massive milo sizzling roti.