NYC has some of the best restaurants in the world, no one has ever questioned that. But for someone who is not from New York, you may want to know what are the best areas to eat in the Big Apple. In this article I am going to break down the best areas to eat in New York City.
The East Village, where I currently reside, is a cultural melting pot of restaurants. From Vietnamese to Neapolitan pizza to Japanese ramen, there’s no shortage of options. If you’re looking for something outside the box, Graffiti on East 10th Street are Indian-inspired small plates that had me seriously contemplating vegetarianism for 45 minutes. Ippudo also serves up a world-class bowl of ramen. On a cold and rainy day, there is nothing better than Ippudo.
The West Village is another hotspot for restaurants. I personally love the Fatty Crab, which offers an Americanized version of Malaysian barbecue. Portions are large, spicy, and most importantly, cheap. Ushiwakamaru is a Japanese-style sushi bar where the fish is so fresh, you’ll feel like you’re in Kyoto if you close your eyes.
Tribeca never runs out of fancy food. Bouley and Nobu are two of the best restaurants in New York and, appropriately, two of the hardest reservations to come by.
The consensus when it comes to fine dining has to be Columbus Circle. This small area is home to some of the best restaurants in the world. The list goes on and on, but some of the best include Per Se, Masa, A Voce, Marea, and Jean Georges. That’s a lot of Michelin stars in such a small area!
Another area that is often overlooked but would be awesome would be NoLita (north of Little Italy). This small neighborhood has hot spots like Torrissi Italian specialties, where the turkey is deliciously thick and juicy. Another great place there is Pinche Tacqueria. Some of the best fish tacos the city has to offer.
These are just a few of the great areas to eat, but it wouldn’t be right to make a food list about New York and not include Murray Hill, the Upper East Side, and the Financial District. It’s a joke!
Stick to the areas mentioned above, and you’ll leave New York a happy (and full) camper.
