Hollywood Fried Chicken

What a blessing and a curse to be right down the street from this place. My friends and I woke up…read moreevery morning and our first thought would be to get a rice bowl from here. Standing in line in the heat was worth every second, especially with how fresh everything was every morning! We all shared the Roast Pork and Roast Duck Rice Bowl. My FAVORITE was the roast pork. Seasoned so well and the crisp on the skin was perfection. On the bottom of the meat was some cabbage and then filled with rice. For the price, this was dangerous. Definitely wait in the line and get this if you ever need a quick bite.

Wah Fung No. 1 Fast Food is one of those iconic Chinatown spots that lives up to the hype. It's a…read moretiny, no-frills takeout counter, but the roast pork over rice is the real star...tender, juicy, slightly sweet, and perfectly charred. The portions are generous for the price (only $6 and it's cash only), making it one of the best cheap eats in NYC. There's usually a line, but it moves quickly, and the whole experience is very much grab-and-go. No seating, just a delicious box of Cantonese roast meats to take with you. Definitely a must-try if you're in Chinatown and craving an affordable, satisfying meal!

3.9 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

Roasted Duck (small)

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Los Tacos No.1

4.7(3.6k reviews)

Really good tacos! I came here after a Broadway show and there was a short line to order. Keep your…read moreticket after ordering, you'll need to hand it to the worker on the left side of the counters who will make the order right then. I tried the pork tacos and chicken tacos with corn tortillas, but preferred the chicken over the pork (a little bit too spicy for me). Seating is pretty limited and standing only at counters. There also isn't a restroom available inside.

These are good tacos. So, so good. But it's a really overstimulating experience that immediately…read morethrows you into the loud chaos of NYC. This location near Times Square is ALWAYS busy, so expect a line out the door and a battle to find standing room once you actually get your food. There's no time to be distracted here - look at the menu while you're in line so you can immediately know what to order once you reach the counter. Also keep an eye out for people trying to shortcut the line. Prices are steep per taco - is that really surprising in the heart of New York, no - but my favorite is the Adobada: so much flavor packed into the meat and balanced with the sweetness of the pineapple slivers. Second would be the carne asada (get this if you're a guac lover). Their agua de jamaica unfortunately is pretty bland so I'd stick to the classics next time and probably get a bottled Coke. They have a bar at the side for salsas and other toppings, but honestly the salsa is really spicy - yes even for me, the Mexican. I think the tacos are perfectly delicious without it but feel free to take the risk! And stock up on napkins because it can get messy :)

2.3 mi•Financial District

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Carne asada & al Pastor tacos

KOBA Korean BBQ

4.3(61 reviews)

Tried this place for the first time, and I liked it. Affordable, Korean "fast food" is how I would…read moredescribe it. I ordered the vegan kimbap, which consisted of sweet potato, tofu skin, and some other vegetable fillings, in a bed of sticky rice, wrapped by seaweed. It was less than $10 outside of lunch time, which for FiDi is a deal! The service was quick, the staff friendly, and the space clean. I also liked the authentic Korean music and artwork, which gave it a more traditional feel than a standard fast food joint. They have a clean bathroom, too! Overall, I'd recommend this place!

I was looking for a somewhat healthier meal with veggies and protein, and KOBA checked those marks…read moreand more! They have a big menu to choose from spanning from fried rice, kimbap, bibimbap, to stews and more. Their signature "make your own bowl" had so many options, came generously portioned, and was so colorful and tasty :D The customization starts with a base: white rice, multigrain rice, japchae (noodles), or salad bases and moves onto a loooong list of toppings. A few of the more interesting ones like bellflower and fern brake roots were sold out when I ordered for dinner. And who else offers a fried egg for no additional charge as a topping? The toppings are yummy by themselves because they are already cooked or marinated. Definitely a great way to get one's vegetables! Proteins include bulgogi, pork belly, garlic chicken, spicy chicken, tofu, and even spicy squid. For kalbi, there's an additional cheese. The bulgogi was well seasoned and hit the spot! A little on the sweeter side but I didn't mind. The texture of the meat is mushier than the usual bulgogi, more of a Philly cheesesteak texture, but tasty nonetheless~ Don't count on this being authentically Korean. The bowls come with sauce options, but everything was so flavorful that I didn't use any! I agree on the hefty portion size; it's enough for a big meal if you're hungry and otherwise two lighter portions. Since the flavors, color, tastes, and flavors were so delightful, I finished it all so don't count on it lasting for multiple meals :) Patrons can order at the kiosks up front or schedule online to pickup. There's plenty of seating that looks fairly comfortable. Service was friendly enough. For more than $20 with tip, it's kind of expensive for a meal, but for the variety, taste, and relative healthiness, this meal was on point!

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Xi'an Famous Foods

4.0(1.4k reviews)

2.6 mi•Chinatown

4.5 again! On a hot summer evening I got another order of 涼皮 cold noodles with spicy sauce for take…read moreout, served with spicy sauce, fried gluten pieces, julienned cucumber, blanched bean sprouts, fresh cilantro. A vegetarian/vegan friendly dish too! At around 6:30pm on a Saturday there wasn't a line, and the seating was only about a third taken, of the roughly 30ish seats available. Cafeteria-style so no frills here. With only one person in front of me, it only took a few minutes to order and maybe five minutes for my order to be ready. Staff is friendly and fast, making sure to check the level of spiciness for the order. I chose medium and liked the fire without blowing out my taste buds. At $8.45+tax = $9.20 a plate this is a good value for a meal and hits the spot on a hot summer day. Fresh, salty, sweet, savory, sour, slippery, crunchy--all in one bite! Taking it to go they pack the sauce separately and it's nice to have the option to use as little or as much as you want. Bathroom access is by key code posted at the front counter.

These super wide noodles are ingenious! The size doesn't make them amazing but the bounce does…read more Broth was so rich, with a pleasantly strong kick of spice. We were blown away by these noodle bowls. - Best beef noodle soup we ate in years! - the cumin lamb needs to go down in some sort of championship record. Everything was perfection

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[N1] Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles [N2] Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles

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Xi'an Famous Foods

4.0(1.8k reviews)

4.1 mi•Midtown West

They have oxtail noodles (N10) at this location only at W45th! I happen to see the sign for it…read more It's so delicious. The stewed sauce is so good. Hope it comes to the other locations too. My dish had mostly oxtail tip ends so it's not a lot of meat on them, but the sauce is so flavorful and it's also in the bones. Yummy yum. Overall, I had enough bits of meat with the noodles and noodles leftover. Would I want an all-around meatier thicker cuts for extra? Maybe. I also got extra beef protein on the side for the rest of my noodles for later. That was yummy too. So glad that oxtail is returning to the menu. My friends also tried it and liked it as well. This location has seatings in the back. It gets crowded during prime lunch time, but more available at night. A few tables are blocked off too. They also have a long ledge table parallel to the kitchen to stand and eat quickly. It's a tight space, but it works.

This month, my company flew me to NYC to work in the main office for a week. Due to my food…read moreallergies, they were mindful of what to cater in. The office manager mentioned they do not use peanuts or treenuts in any of their dishes, which is spectacular. Catering to the Office: - Liang Pi "Cold-Skin Noodles": I've heard of these before, and every local in the office raved about them. After a couple bites, I absolutely see why! I loved these so much, I've been searching where I can get in Arizona! - Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger: A unique combination of flavors, though ultimately this wasn't the item for me. Still fun to try and if you are a lamb fan, I think you'll love. - Spicy & Sour Pork Dumplings: Normally, I'm not one for pork dumplings but tried these. Wow! These have a richness and depth of flavor to them. As I write reviews from my trip a couple weeks ago, I think back to what were the highlights. This was easily one of my favorite catered meals. Great packaging and very enjoyable on the office. Love to visit the location to see the dining experience one day if I'm in the area again. Check this out if you are in Manhattan!

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Los Tacos No. 1

4.6(678 reviews)

2.0 mi•TriBeCa

If you're at the Chelsea Market and see a long line, you're probably looking at this location…read more After waiting in that line myself and trying the tacos, I would recommend anyone to do the same! My group got Adobada Tacos and the seasoning on the pork was chef's kiss. Everything on top makes it even better. I definitely would get these more often if the line wasn't long, but when you are in the area it is worth a stop. Seating is absolutely nuts here. We had to bring our food down to the bottom stairs in order to get seating, but better find a place to enjoy these right away for the full experience!

One of the earlier opened Los Tacos in NYC located on church st in the financial district close to…read morethe 9/11 memorial and WTC, oculus. Not exactly prime Tribeca Less people than the other stores esp MSG or noho. Moves fast. Similar setup to the others (order first. Pay. Go to the bar and they prepare your order) Consistent taste with the others. I always go with the carne asada and the pork adodoba. Definitely expensive compared to other local stores. Some standing area tables. Bright. Clean.

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375 Chicken 'n Fries

4.1(445 reviews)

3.0 mi•Lower East Side

The service here was super friendly. Didn't rush us as we were adding to our order, wiped down the…read moretable for us, great experience since he was the sole cashier and was prepping the food at the same time. Strawberry milk shake was yummy! Chicken was cooked very well, tender, crispy, yum! The same kitchen does burgers, and my son liked his a lot. The fries were my least favorite part of the experience. They were flavorless and not crunchy. The cheese fries we ordered were lacking in cheese and flavor. But overall, we would go back and avoid the fries next time.

Great for a late night bite! There are 2-3 seats indoors and this definitely looks to be more of a…read moretakeout space. The wings came out super fast. - Lemon Pepper Wings (3.75/5): the wings were hot and fresh- 6 wings for around $10 with tax. I'm not a fan of saucy wings which is why my rating is the way it is, but if you like sauce then I'd say to go for it! The chicken tenders and bites seem to be the more popular ordered option here. ty for reading :^)

This is the honey garlic slice of heaven!!!

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Hot Chicken Slider Regular Fries

DokoDemo

4.3(438 reviews)

3.0 mi•East Village

5 stars bowl of ramen,as good as I never had before in NYC…read more 2 stars for the rest. I went for lunch,not sure they were happy to have me there. I set myself,stood up and order at the register,asked for water after 15 minutes I was scooping on my soup. I stood up and went to pay. I hope they have a better vibe and attention to details at night.

I've been wanting to try Dokodemo for the longest time because I heard they do Hiroshima-style…read moreokonomiyaki, my favorite style (with noodles, not cabbage). They have an eclectic menu of japanese street foods and the inside is actually larger than you would think for a place making Japanese bar/comfort food! The okonomiyaki was DELICIOUS. It was everything I've been missing and I'm sad I didn't try this place sooner but I will definitely come back to try the rest of their menu, too. You could tell the owners are authentic and it's one of those places that survived the transition from Astor place being a bit of a Japan town to what it is today. Keep this place open at all costs! For a very rare and necessary dose of Japanese homestyle authenticity, come to DokoDemo!

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7th Street Burger Times Square

4.3(329 reviews)

3.7 mi•Midtown West

Our last meal during our 5 day NYC trip. We literally popped in here on our way back to the hotel…read moreto pack and head to the airport. Delicious smash burger. Staff very friendly. There was no wait at all other than the time it took to make our order - loved that. Highly Recommend!!

We came here every time we're in Manhattan--my 14 year old daughter absolutely loves their burgers!…read moreShe loves them so much, we ate here two days in a row. This time at the Times Square location after seeing Oh! Mary. Classic cheese smashburgers paired with Mexican Cokes. It's easily one of the better smashburgers around--juicy patty, delicious sauce, grilled onions, pickles and a soft bun. The burgers are on the smaller side (not White Castle small, but my daughter usually eats two!), but at $6.50 for a single patty cheeseburger, it's a OK value. Don't skip the fries--they are crispy, delicious, and a generous portion for the price. Quick, easy, and fast! The staff was friendly, welcoming, and easygoing. One small snag at this location. My daughter requested, "no pickles." There were pickles in her burger. No biggie. She simply took them out and gave them to me. This location's supervisor overheard us. He apologized. We told him it was ok. No big deal. He didn't accept that. While we appreciated his standards, we felt put on the spot as much as his crew did. We felt bad for the cashier and made sure we told him we were sorry for how things went down. None of it was needed nor justified. Hence, the 4 out of 5 stars! Fast-casual vibe that feels a bit more low-key than standard fast-food joints. At this location there's a few booths, but they are usually occupied. We had to wait a few minutes until people left to get seats. 7th Street always hits!

4.3 mi•Theater District, Midtown West

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Melt Shop

3.9(743 reviews)

This spot earns the "Best Grilled Cheese" in every state by Chowhound. This cheesy comfort food…read moredefinitely hit the spot! Crispy bread, melty cheese, plus their KBBQ tenders with the Korean sauce that was honestly so good. They even have a Dubai chocolate drink. MUST-TRY: Wagyu Biggie Melts, KBBQ Tenders/Burger. Save this for your next cheesy craving! You'll thank me. ;) Follow me @foodie.elite on IG, Tiktok & Redbook for more great finds!

Very disappointing experience at Melt Shop at JFK. I ordered…read morea grilled cheese expecting nicely toasted bread and hot, fully melted cheese. I mean, the place is called Melt Shop. What I got was basically two slices of soft, untoasted white bread with cheese in the middle that was only partially melted. It looked and tasted like it had been prepared with absolutely no care or effort. Probably the worst grilled cheese I've ever had. Not worth a penny. Eat anywhere else but Melt Shop.

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Nilo T.

14 years ago

The chicken does the trick if your hungry and its late BUT the food IS NOT THE REASON TO STAY AWAY... its the ghetto people from the other side of jersey city that migrate to this place at night. I've seen numerous altercations infront of the place and once a gang of thugs tried to confront my friends and I. When we showed that were not intimidated one of the guys put his hand behind his back as if to give the impression that he had a gun . I hate to sound elitist but the apts and condos on this side of town aren't cheap. You'd think the police would put more of a presence infront to keep the low lifes away. read more

Maya D.

12 years ago

I like the late night stops here at Hollywood Fried Chicken Its close to where me and my friends usually hang out. They have very good fried chicken at very reasonable rates Never tried this place sober lol but im assuming its as good as people rate it when sober. read more

Abu Asl B.

10 years ago

Nicely run establishment. Halal food. Variety of food choices. Great hours if you work odd hours. Worried bout the area call your order in to be ready to go. read more

Princë L.

8 years ago

too cold.Cheese froze halfway.Im going to die now.Never coming here again.Stop cooking and start a trash store

Victor A.

Elite 12

126

137

15 years ago

Great late night drunken fried chicken place. Nuff said.

Stephanie R.

Elite 17

187

387

14 years ago

Delicious fried chicken. Best crinkle cut fries. I love.

Rod H.

10 years ago

It's fried chicken. And it's great.

Fran M.

12 years ago

Great fried chicken and biscuts!

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