This place only has five tables and three seats at the sushi bar. Customers frequently have to wait awhile to be served, but it's hard to beat the daily special: three rolls for $10.
109 Eldridge, near Broome
212-219-1555
Hours Sun-Thu, 11:30am-11:30pm;...
Vietnamese restaurant mogul Michael Huynh conquers the burger at this tiny Lower East Side joint. The basic offerings will only set you back $5. Add chili or cheese, jalapeno and wasabi menu -- and you'll pay a couple bucks...
The build-your-own meatball sensation on Stanton Street. Pick a meatball from column a (beef, pork, chicken, vegetable) with a sauce from column b. The DIY theme continues on the dessert menu: ice cream sandwiches featuring several flavors and cookie...
Located in an appealing corner spot on Orchard Street, Little Giant serves a homey, locally sourced, seasonal menu. Brunch is very popular.
85 Orchard, at Broome
212-226-5047 ...
A French bistro with Brazilian and African accents, a laid back vibe and a party atmosphere in the late evenings. The grilled steak marinated in spices from the Ivory Coast, a Brazilian seafood stew and the lamb shank tajine...
Gussied up diner serving a global menu, but excelling at Mediterranean specialties like falafel and seafood herime. Very friendly service. Wi/fi service not always reliable.
189 East Broadway (at Jefferson)
212-387-0366
Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-10:30pm; Sat-Sun, 8:30am-10:30pm
Menu
Delivery, wi-fi
The popular Austrian spot features tasty homemade sausages, cured meats and cheeses, interesting salads and a great selection of imported beers and wines.
79 Orchard (near Grand)
212-219-9545
Hours: Daily 4pm-1am
Web site
A cozy cafe operated by 30-year old Armine Sadki, who says he immigrated from Morocco a few years ago with the dream of opening just this sort of casual coffee shop in New York City. The menu includes items...
A public school teacher turned baker runs this tiny bakery on Eldridge Street. There are savory and sweet cream puffs, sandwiches, cookies and coffee.
129 Eldridge, at Broome
646-319-5816
Hours: Tue-Fri: 8am-7pm Sat-Sun: 9am-7pm
Web site
Delivery
The Long Island-city based wholesale bakery sells fresh bread out of a tiny retail stall at the Essex Street Market.
120 Essex Street
212-637-2950
Monday-Saturday 8am-7pm
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