NYC restaurant recs

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http://padmalakshmi.com/padma-lakshmis-top-recommendations-for-first-time-travellers-to-nyc/

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Anonymous wrote:IF YOU DARE....halal food truck, The Casbah, corner 66 and columbus, adjacent to Richard Tucker Park. Moroccan place with super friendly servers. Cheap, delicious, convenient. Always crowded! Eat in Central or Tucker Parks.

Not a food truck kind of person, but discovered this place during the covid restaurant closures. Have to be in NYC a lot and keep going back.

Kofta platter is my favorite.

Or try the Dosa truck near NYU. Super yum.
https://nydosas.com/
I used to always go to Taim for a quick delicious fresh made falafel lunch when I went to NYC, but now they've opened in DC too.
https://taimfalafel.com/locations/

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Anonymous wrote:It is surprisingly difficult to find "yummy" places there.

I would agree with this, especially if you are traveling with kids and don't plan ahead. In the touristy areas almost everything is packed and it is hard to get into places. We have even had reservations at various "yummy" places that we saw good reviews for online, but when we showed up there was a 1 hour+ wait.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is surprisingly difficult to find "yummy" places there.

I would agree with this, especially if you are traveling with kids and don't plan ahead. In the touristy areas almost everything is packed and it is hard to get into places. We have even had reservations at various "yummy" places that we saw good reviews for online, but when we showed up there was a 1 hour+ wait.

This is ridiculous. There are thousands of yummy places to eat in nyc. Go outside of the tourist areas and you’ll find dozens of gems.

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve been in VA for 8.5 years but my spouse is a native New Yorker and he did like Peter Luger’s fwiw. We also liked DiFara’s pizza, Grimaldi’s pizza. I like Levain Bakery cookies a lot.

These are some random recs: we used to like Cafe Mogador & Malatesta (Italian near Christopher Street). Brunch at Norma’s. Breakfast at Sara Beth’s …

You’ll be happy to know that a levain bakery location opened up in Georgetown

[Anonymous]

Behind and ends with Balthazar. Go for breakfast lunch or dinner.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I’ve been in VA for 8.5 years but my spouse is a native New Yorker and he did like Peter Luger’s fwiw. We also liked DiFara’s pizza, Grimaldi’s pizza. I like Levain Bakery cookies a lot.

These are some random recs: we used to like Cafe Mogador & Malatesta (Italian near Christopher Street). Brunch at Norma’s. Breakfast at Sara Beth’s …

You’ll be happy to know that a levain bakery location opened up in Georgetown

Oh wow!! I didn’t know that - thanks!!!

I forget to tell OP that we also liked hummus place (one we saw Ben Stiller’s dad there - Jerry) & Mamoun’s.

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Anonymous wrote:How does one struggle to find “a yummy place” in NyC. Even after covid, it still has a gazillion restaurants. Perhaps if you tell us a desired cuisine we could help you. In the meantime, here’s a best restaurant list from Eater

https://ny.eater.com/platform/amp/maps/best-new-york-restaurants-38-map

This

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is surprisingly difficult to find "yummy" places there.

I would agree with this, especially if you are traveling with kids and don't plan ahead. In the touristy areas almost everything is packed and it is hard to get into places. We have even had reservations at various "yummy" places that we saw good reviews for online, but when we showed up there was a 1 hour+ wait.

This is ridiculous. There are thousands of yummy places to eat in nyc. Go outside of the tourist areas and you’ll find dozens of gems.

NYer here -- Yes, please get out of the touristy areas to eat. For example, if you are in Times Square, just walk a block or so away to Ninth Avenue and you will find dozens of great, reasonably priced restaurants which are so much better than anything in Times Square.

You really do need to narrow down a cuisine or neighborhood if you want recommendations.

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Anonymous wrote:Peter Lugers in Brooklyn. Steak. Yum.

Been many times it really isn’t good. Best steak for the money is at Becco

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is surprisingly difficult to find "yummy" places there.

I would agree with this, especially if you are traveling with kids and don't plan ahead. In the touristy areas almost everything is packed and it is hard to get into places. We have even had reservations at various "yummy" places that we saw good reviews for online, but when we showed up there was a 1 hour+ wait.

Which is WHY people say don’t stay in Times Square. And who doesn’t research ahead of time. That’s part of traveling, no matter where you go. I go to NY with kids and there are so many good food options it’s hard to pick.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It is surprisingly difficult to find "yummy" places there.

I would agree with this, especially if you are traveling with kids and don't plan ahead. In the touristy areas almost everything is packed and it is hard to get into places. We have even had reservations at various "yummy" places that we saw good reviews for online, but when we showed up there was a 1 hour+ wait.

This is ridiculous. There are thousands of yummy places to eat in nyc. Go outside of the tourist areas and you’ll find dozens of gems.

Op here. Yes trying to get help with what the gems are!

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Use reviews from:
TripAdvisor
Time out Nyc
Eater
Nyt
New Yorker
New York magazine

Also Google “best 2021 restaurants lower east side” or whatever neighborhood.

Steer clear of Times Square for the most part.

[Anonymous]

PS stop saying yummy if you are over 8 years old.

[Anonymous]

Also realize that restaurants that were good 20 years ago sometimes aren’t very good now. They have a short shelf life.

Especially with Covid, pick something that has good reviews in 2021.