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YakitoriTaisho.
This tavern's perennially overflowing crowds attest to the down-home goodness of the Japanese cooking.
(Sister spot
Oh! Taisho
is two doors down.)
212/228-5086.
5 St. Marks Place.
Bokā.
Fine moderately priced Korean, but most folks are here for legendary BonChon Chicken—take your pick of spicy
hot or garlicky soy.
212/228-2887.
9 St. Marks Place.
Grand Sichuan.
Best. Restaurant. Ever. 19-23 St. Marks Place.
Kenka.
Perhaps the most transporting restaurant in New York, this rollicking
izakaya
is a teleporter right into a Japanese
beer hall. Cheap eats, bright flavors, and free DIY cotton candy for dessert.
212/254-6363.
25 St. Marks Place.
MarkBurger.
Terrific sliders with a rich porterhouse, chuck, and short rib blend are just $2.50 each.
212/677-3132.
33 St. Marks Place.
BaoguetteCafé.
A “gourmet” spin on Asian street food, with some hits (classic
bánhmì,
$6.50) and some misses (bizar-
rely spiced catfish sandwich, $7.50).
212/460-9100.
37 St. Marks Place.
Xi'anFamousFoods.
The Flushing (Queens) favorite introduces New Yorkers to Silk Road-influenced Chinese cuisine.
Lamb “burgers” equal instant New York classics. No phone. 81 St. Marks Place.
Hummus Place.
Choose from three rich hummus platters. 109 St. Marks Place.
CrifDogs.
A favorite refueling spot with tasty hot dogs. An unassuming telephone booth leads to a hidden, pricey cocktail
den.
212/614-2728.
113 St. Marks Place.
TuckShop.
This “canteen” specializes in savory, flaky pies, running from Aussie traditional to Thai-influenced gourmet
($6).
212/979-5200.
115 St. Marks Place.
SOUTH SIDE
Mamoun's.
Mamoun's $2.50 falafel is legendary. 22 St. Marks Place.
Japadog.
This Vancouver mom-and-pop export puts creative takes on hot dogs inside superior buns. Signature Terimayo
dogs (beef with teriyaki and Japanese mayonnaise) go for $6.25.
212/476-2324.
30 St. Marks Place.
2Bros.Pizza.
Not the world's greatest pie, but at just $1 for a fresh slice, pretty hard to beat.
212/777-0600.
32 St.
Marks Place.
KhyberPass.
The decor here may be a little tired, but if you're looking to expand your palate, you'll find intriguing Afghan
at moderate prices.
212/473-0989.
34 St. Marks Place.
RamenSetagaya.
This is not the ramen you lived of of in college: Homemade broth combines clams, scallops, lemon
peel, and pork for amazing, addictive soups ($10-$11.75 at dinner).
212/387-7959.
341⁄2 St. Marks Place.
Natori.
Don't be deterred by the ragged exterior; the fish at this East Village pioneer is superfresh, and available until 7pm
as an early bird special.
212/533-7711.
58 St. Marks Place.
XeMaySandwichShop.
Fresh ingredients and a generous heaping of meat make these the best
bánhmì
($6-$6.50)
around. Fusion fans can opt for $2.50 tacos.
212/388-1688.
96 St. Marks Place.
Dumpling Man.
Handmade numbers here start at $4.50 for six.
212/505-2121.
100 St. Marks Place.
SushiLounge.
Half-off sushi is the gimmick here, kicking in once you reach the $8 threshold. After 10pm beers and
Japanese cocktails are also 50% off.
212/598-1188.
132 St. Marks Place.
Dojo
HEALTH/JAPANESE
As any NYU student will tell you, the cheapest sit-down meals can be found at Dojo.
The menu is Japanese-inspired, but the restaurant serves a full array of healthy-ish food for reasonable fees. A
soy burger goes for $4.25, salads start at $5.95, and a big plate of veggie don noodles is $5.95. Try the Japanese
homemade ginger ale ($2)!
