A casual Salvadoran spot in Woodside where you’ll find excellent pupusas, tacos, and tamales.

This casual spot on the LES serves curry goat roti, coconut shrimp bao, and plenty of other Caribbean dishes you want to order tonight

Saigon Social is a casual Vietnamese restaurant on the Lower East Side with excellent chicken pho.

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.

Foxface is a window in the East Village where you can pick up great, pressed sandwiches.

There’s only one thing at the menu at Eim Khao Mun Kai: a Thai version of Hainanese chicken. It comes with a side of broth, and it’s very good.

Summer is a Vietnamese counter-service spot that makes the best banh mi in Elmhurst.

Patacon Pisao is a counter-service Venezuelan spot in Elmhurst that has a few locations around NYC.

Carniceria Colombia Inc. is a Colombian butcher counter in Elmhurst that also makes sopa and arepas.

La Esquina Del Camarón Mexicano is a tiny, cash-only spot in the back of a bodega, and it’s a wonderful place to eat a cup of shrimp and octopus.

Three Times is a fast-casual Chinese spot on the Lower East Side that serves good pan-fried dumplings.

Noods n’ Chill is a tiny counter-service spot where you’ll find the best Thai food in Williamsburg. Try it for a quick and excellent weeknight meal.

Beer Run is a beer store in Chelsea with a tiny bar in the back.

Sable’s is the Upper East Side’s best appetizing shop.

Corner Slice is a vendor in Gotham West Market that serves the best pizza in Midtown.