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matsukado
I tried them last week. It was excellent. Huge bowls, tasty broth (just right, not too salty), springy noodles, reasonable prices.
Where to buy Pork?
Maybe it's just me but I have I noticed that not many grocery store don't really carry much pork outside of pork chops, ground pork, and generic sausages. I have to go to a Japanese grocery to get my pork loins/belly. Can anyone recommend any good places to buy pork products especially rolled pork steak and pork filets?
where to find palm sugar in nyc or queens?
You can usually get them at Chinese grocery stores. I haven't looked for palm sugar so I can't vouch for the availability of it here in NYC. Maybe check out Hong Kong Supermarket or similar stores.
Looking for a great Vietnamese Restaurant in Manhattan or Queens
Cong Ly on the corner of Hester and Chrystie.
Where to find the best egg rolls?
Where can I find the best egg rolls (and I don't mean the frozen kind that a lot of americanized chinese restaurants throw in the deep fryer) in NYC?
Dinner in chinatown saturday for party of 9. New Green Bo?
Big Wing Wong on Mott Street. Awesome food and the best part cheap! No reservations needed.
Best Vegetarian in NYC
I don't recommend Pukk at all. They give very small portions for the high price you pay.
How long is the wait at Momofuku? Or other suggestions, please
Momofuku is terrible and overpriced. I recommend Sapparo on 49th or Minca on 5th street.
impressive iced tea selection at newsbar on university--where else?
Do they have Thai Iced Tea there?
Best Vegetarian in NYC
Best Vegetarian restaurant has to be Gobo - http://www.goborestaurant.com/
I like Red Bamboo and Angelica's Kitchen.
I agree about Zen Palate. It's not that great. Also avoid Kate's Joint.
Best Grandma Slice?
The best I have had so far is at Rocco's on 19th and 7th Ave. Are there any other places that have really good crispy grandma slices?
Cheap Food secrets
Chinese: Big Wing Wong on Mott
Vietnamese: Cong Ly on the corner of Chrystie and Hester
Dumplings: Dumpling House on Eldridge
Indian: Bengal Curry between Murray & Warren St
Best Vietnamese in Manhattan?
Cong Ly on the corner of Hester and Chrystie by far is the best Vietnamese place I have been to in NYC. Otherwise I have been pretty disappointed with the Vietnamese food in the city.
Dim Sum
There are no good dim sum places in Manhattan. You're better making the trek out to Flushing Queens.
Niki's Vietnamese Sandwiches
I think Niki's Bahn Mi sandwhiches are too small and overpriced.
Greenmarket prices
You're probably better off going to Chelsea Market or Astoria for fresh vegetables.
Dessert?!?
Check out the egg custard shop on Mott street in Chinatown (the name escapes me right now)..
Looking for a good food guide for Astoria/Flushing Queens area
I will be moving to Astoria next weekend near the Steinway/Broadway intersection. I have been searching for a good guide on restaurants in Astoria and Flushing to no avail. All I know all the good Asian food is in Flushing. I'm also interested other good food in the area as well. It's too bad Menupages doesn't cover Queens. Anyway..anyone have any advice?
Best Chinatown not dim sum, not noodles, not viet
Sorry but Dim Sum is best during brunch hours. It's not true dim sum if you plan on eating that late.
Best French Fries currently?
Where can I find the best fries currently in NYC?
My criteria are: crispy, well flavored or seasoned.
