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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...

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

Pan-Asian noodles served from an open kitchen. A quick, fairly inexpensive option on Orchard Street. 172 Orchard Street, at Stanton 212-228-9833 Hours Mon - Thu 11:30 am - 11:30pm; Fri - Sat 11:30 am - 1am; Sun 11:30 am - 11 pm Menu Delivery

Cusine: Pizza, ItalianAddress: 105 Clinton St./mapPhone: (212) 477-2708 Hours:  Sun-Wed: 10am-12am Thu-Sat: 10am-2amMenu Reservations: noDelivery: yes Nonna's is a longtime Lower East Side favorite.  Specializing in the "grandma slice," which features a sweeter sauce than your average New York pie, the...

They're going for a 70's era hippie vibe at this Grand Street cafe. There are egg sandwiches and bagels for breakfast and an assortment of sandwiches (think alfalfa sprouts and avocado) for lunch.The restaurant is owned by Bill Frazer,...

Cusine: MexicanAddress: 108 Stanton St. (Ludlow)/mapPhone: 212-254-4188 Hours:  Sun-Thu, 10am-2am; Fri-Sat, 10am-4amMenu Reservations:  YesDelivery: No El Sombrero, referred to a lot of locals as "The Hat," is one of he last "old school" spots within the Lower East Side's gentrified nightlife...

A Dominican diner serving up huge portions at bargain prices. Cubano sandwiches, rice & beans, roast chicken are among the standbys. A good choice for breakfast, too. Two locations: 113 Rivington, near Essex/212-982-6412 521 Grand/212-995-0244 Open daily 8am-midnight Menu

The sleek Ludlow Street spot offers all of the Thai standards - curries, wok sauteed entrees, spicy chicken wings. Lunch is a bargain. 123 Ludlow, near Rivington 212-677-7624 Hours Mon-Thu, noon-10:30pm; Fri-Sat, noon-11:30pm; Sun, 2pm-10:30pm Web site

Perhaps the neighborhood's best old school diner. The food is dependable, the service is lightning fast and the chocolate milkshakes will make you want to take a long nap. 89 Canal, at Eldridge 212-925-3298 Open Mon-Fri, 6am-7pm; Sat-Sun, 6am-4pm Menu Delivery