Gray's Papaya
My Rating: 10
2 hot dogs + 1 papaya juice = $3.50 of earthly goodness! The best hot dogs in town, and lovely typical NY fare. I would say this is the equivalent to Dick's in Seattle.
My Rating: 9
All I got to say is...Frozen Hot Chocolate! Make sure and get that. Also, stay inside when you put your name in. They go down the list quickly and if you don't respond you'll get passed up.
My Rating: 9
The best pizza in NY is in Brooklyn. Make your way over Brooklyn Bridge to this pizzaria. Sold by the pies, the place is usually packed but well worth the wait. If you have the balls, buy 2 Grimaldi margheritta pizzas (1 for you, and 1 for the road) and take the subway back to Manhatten while along the way selling one of your pies at $3.50 a piece. You'll have an awesome story and more money in your pocket!
Regional's
My Rating: 8
Awesome take on Italian food. Definitely get the wheat spaghetti with duck. Crazy tasty and quite filling. I would have loved to sit at the window so I could people watch, maybe next time.
My Rating: 8
I love rice balls! I can eat a dozen of these. Come here with an open mind and if you like sushi, then you'll definitely love this place. Take a trip to the United Nations and swing by this tasty cafe.
My Rating: 8
Some of the tastiest sushi I have ever had. Although, very expensive. I mean, very expensive. For the location, the decor, the food, it all makes up for it. Live piano playing in the background, its everything you want in atmosphere. And they cooked the shit out of my cousin's asparagus. :)
My Rating: 7
When a place tells you to forget about carbs and enjoy yourself, how can you not? Got the rum and raisin rice pudding, and loved it. I wish I could've gotten more, but It's a bit expensive for just rice pudding. Fancy place, fancy bowls and spoons, and fancy rice pudding. :)
Kangsuh Korean Restaurant
My Rating: 7
Loved the bib bim bob! Stone bib bim bob is hella tasty!
Soul Fixins
My Rating: 6
Very tasty sides (macaroni and cheese/collard greens/corn bread) but the chicken was "eh". I got the bbq chicken and maybe I should have gotten fried chicken. My mistake I think.
My Rating: 6
After my 30 minute walk around Hell's Kitchen just to find this place, thank god it was good. Got a nice cupcake and an iced coffee, and thankfully found my way back to the hotel to catch the taxi to the airport.
My Rating: 6
Right place at the right time. Got a NY bagel here with a bit of love. I love Brooklyn!
My Rating: 5
Nothing really special. If you're not used to durian, lychees, and red bean ice cream, then this place would be better.
Mei Lai Wah
My Rating: 5
Didn't go there in the morning (apparently its best in the morning). Missed the Filipino crowd. Ok pork buns.
My Rating: 5
Not much to write home about. I wish I could have tasted the pumpkin ale, but the oatmeal stout was tasty.