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Small and always crowded, this Cuban-South American option features some of the best
skirt steak and fried plantains this side of Cuba. A takeout window next door serves
great
café con leche
(daily 11am-11pm).
GREAT N.Y. NOODLETOWN
28 Bowery at Bayard St. Subway B, D to Grand St; J, Z, #6 to Canal St.
212 349 0923. Daily
9am-4am.
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Despite the name, noodles aren't the real draw at this down-to-earth restaurant - the soft-
shell crabs (in season) are crisp, salty and delicious. Good roast meats (try the baby pig)
and soups too.
LOMBARDI'S
32 Spring St at Mott St. Subway #6 to Spring St.
212 941
7994. Sun-Thurs 11.30am-11pm, Fri & Sat
11.30am-midnight.
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The oldest pizzeria in the US (since 1905) serves some
of the best pies in town, including an amazing clam
pizza; no slices, though. Ask for roasted garlic on the
side.
NYONYA
199 Grand St between Mott and Mulberry sts. Subway B, D to Grand St; J, Z, #6 to Canal St.
212 334
3669. Sun-Thurs 11am-11.30pm, Fri & Sat 11am-midnight.
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Superb Malaysian grub at wallet-friendly prices. Try the chicken curry, spicy squid or
clay-pot noodles. Cash only.
PEASANT
194 Elizabeth St between Prince and Spring sts. Subway R, N to Prince St; J, Z to Bowery; #6 to Spring
St. 212 965 9511. Tues-Sun 6pm-2am.
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A bit of a hangout after hours for city chefs, here you'll pay around $22-39 for Frank De
Carlo's beautifully crafted Italian food such as
porchetta arrosto
(roasted suckling pig)
or $14 for brick-oven-fired pizzas.
PHO BANG
157 Mott St between Grand and Broome sts. Subway B, D to Grand St J, Z, #6 to Canal St.
212 966
3797. Daily 10am-10pm.
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