The dumpling debate rages on, but a lot of people think Vanessa's offers some of the best in the hood. Have them on a plate for $2.50 or in soup for $3. The place is almost always packed. You'll...
A fixture on Rivington Street, Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop recently changed ownership but this unpretentious place remains a neighborhood favorite.
129 Rivington, at Norfolk
212.982.1690
Hours Noon-10pm
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A late night classic, serving Lower East Siders since 1963. Cheap slices, friendly service and passionate customers help Rosario's keep gentrification at bay.
173 orchard, near Stanton
212-777-9813
Hours Sun-Wed, 10am-3am, Thu-Sat, 10am-5am
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A late night standby. Rocket Joe's features a sesame seed crust that some love and others love to hate. Beware of the drunken mobs on Friday and Saturday nights.
61 Delancy, near Eldridge
212-334-5900 ...
Five dumplings for a buck? Reason enough to visit these two shops, even if it means eating on the go because you can't get a seat at the oft-crowded and tiny counters. There are plenty of locals who believe these are...
Pho comes in six varieties -- there's an extensive menu featuring other Vietnamese specialties including summer rolls, fried crabs marinated in salt and pepper and whole fish.
277 Grand, near Forsyth
212-965-5366
Open daily 10am-10pm
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What to eat at Pho Grand? See JP...
Cusine: American/New Orleans/Bar foodAddress: 169 East Broadway (Rutgers)/mapPhone: 646-833-7199
Hours: Daily 1 p.m.-4 a.m.Menu/web siteReservations: yes; text your reservation request to: 2126410357Delivery: no169 Bar is not the dive it once was but you'll be forgiven for thinking not much has...
Charlie Huh split from the Ramen Setagaya empire, opening this Ludlow Street spot a few months ago (there's also an outpost on 1st Avenue). The menu includes six ramen varieties, a selection of cold noodle dishes as well as...
The large Grand Street restaurant offers an expansive Vietnamese menu, including ten varieties of pho. The service is chilly but efficient.
245 Grand, near Bowery
212-966-6507
Open daily 10am-10pm
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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;...
