2. Momofuku Noodle Bar
8.4
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Corinna P: Try the Momofuku ramen. And the pork buns! Get the brisket variety if you're feeling adventurous - it's tasty.
Michael Muse: Brisket bun is incredible. Get it even if you arent a huge brisket fan. Yuzu Arnold Palmer was great too.
Behrad Eats: Start off with the Brisket Buns and be ready to taste one of the best thing. Perfectly cooked brisket with horseradish, pickled red onion and cucumber on a soft and chewy bun.
3. Veselka
8.8
144 2nd Ave (at E 9th St), New York, NY
Ukrainian Restaurant · East Village · 650 tips and reviews
Jessica Perry: Short rib pierogi are mind-numbingly and melt-in-your-mouth delicious.
Damien Basile 😈: Make sure to check for the seasonal pierogies. The ones I had were short rib and they were delicious!!!
Nicolette Romero: I want to be eating here now. Short rib pierogies are on point, the stuffed cabbage with a potato pancake is amazing and the apple crumb cake with ice cream will change your life. 😋
4. Madame Vo
8.0
212 E 10th St (2nd Ave), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 64 tips and reviews
Edgar Ong: Great for sharing: chicken wings, any of the rolls they have, and of course the spare rib pho!
Ernesto Gutierrez: Pho's are usually low on meat. Not here. The madame pho with the rib add on is a feast for beef lovers. The broth is also delicious.
Lily: Saveur: "A product of cross-country refugee upbringing, Madame Vo’s namesake noodle soup is unapologetically rich and fantastically comforting—and not just thanks to the giant beef rib."
5. Oh! Taisho
7.9
9 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd Ave & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 44 tips and reviews
Rach .B: Cheap and delish Japanese BBQ!! Must try their ribs !!
Umair Zia: Japanese BBQ place. No sushi/generic offerings. We were 4, so we got the party platter, which offered various meat & veggie skewers. The chicken kidney=gross; chicken liver & steak=crazy delicious.
Chris Cannella: Love the BBQ pork with avocado! Great place s around! Cheap and yummy!
7. Raku
9.0
342 E 6th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Udon Restaurant · East Village · 119 tips and reviews
Adrien: Very intimate and aesthetic place. Go for 'niku udon'—their signature dish with beef short ribs in a two-favored broth
Zack Sheppard: Awesome udon soups in an adorable little spot. The curry udon was delicious, but the short rib and tripe udon was AMAZING.
Terence Chan: Best udon ever! So fresh and amazing!! I got the short rib with bacon for appetizer. 5/5
Christian de Botton: I don't hear many people talk about the Kimchi Bulgogi, but it's my personal favorite choice of sandwiches at this place.
J. Blake Patterson: Kim chee and bulgogi sandwich will center you -- outside of this, inhale air, water, and stone for a healthy diet.
Dia Qirreh: The Ali with BBQ pork is so good. I liked the sesame leaves on it, something different.
9. Van Da
8.8
234 E 4th St (between Avenues A and B), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Alphabet City · 19 tips and reviews
Dustin Lee: Came with low expectations adjusted for the apparent clientele, but pleasantly surprised. Grilled Cheese brilliant, Tapioca dumplings refreshing, Pork Ribs a treat. Portion def on the small side
Zucchini Rose: Standouts were Banh It Ram (Crispy Mochi Dumplings) andBanh Khot (Turmeric Griddle Cakes) with mushroom and the tapioca coconut dessert. Also good was green papaya salad, ribs. Much more to try!
Sam Gil: Loved this place. $45 tasting menu, if 4 of you then can try every option. Short rib grilled cheese pho is genius. Mochi dumplings, banana leaf speciality and sweet potato prawn fritter all incredible
10. Boka
7.7
9 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
inna kats: Go here for lunch - bulgogi bento box for only $10. Plenty of food, variety and sooo yummy!
Susan Helfter: Get the bulgogi bibimbap and start w wings
Connie Chiu: The fried chicken, half and half, is a must. The kimchi pancake and galbi jiim are a second must. The yuzu soju is yummy.
12. Kanoyama
7.7
175 2nd Ave (at E 11th St), New York, NY
Sushi Restaurant · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Jack Berglund: Get the tuna ribs. Do it!
Stephanie Wang: Daily specials menu for seasonal add-ons. Omakase for a special night. For crazy, have them bring out those tuna ribs.
Kathryn Cheng: If you're with a large party call in advance for the tuna rib and prepare to scrape it off the bone! P.s. the choice and quality of the oysters and fish from the homeland is phenomenal
Ebee D: Wine selection is wide ranging, they have organic and natural wines. The food is delicious and straight forward. Bulgogi, broccoli rabe, gyoza, polenta and pon de queijo super delish!!
L.C=: The Picanha is so juicy! Thin cut bulgogi is epitome of home style Korean. Also love their Broccoli Rabe. Pair any of these with any Portuguese wine.
Mary Lee: Amazing wine recommendations & selection - awesome happy hour of wine and snacks - and friendly, accessible service to provide high quality but not overpriced wines.
14. Bowery Meat Company
8.5
9 E 1st St (btwn 2nd Ave & Bowery), New York, NY
Steakhouse · East Village · 98 tips and reviews
Brittany Lannan: Short rib ravioli is amazing. So is the Bowery steak
Sam Winnick: The Short Rib Ravioli, Charred Hanger Steak, and NY Strip are all fantastic dishes. As far as potato sides go the Sour Cream and Onion Hash Brown is one for the books!
Mike Strocko: Drink this: Hanky Panky cocktail. Eat this: wagyu meatballs, oxtail and bone marrow arancini, short rib ravioli, cheeseburger, donuts and coffee.