1. Kyo Ya
94 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Village · 61 tips and reviews
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Sushi is excellent, but kaiseki is best. Try tempura-fried lotus root, dashi w/ mini bok choy, & strawberries w/ whelk. – Green Guide Editor
chowechow: incredible japanese dining experience, tucked away in the EV. sit at the chefs table and go the specials menu. shiokara is a must.
Jenny Sorensen: Totally authentic Japanese - which we all know can actually be kinda trick to find! You know it's good when the menu is in Japanese and English. Order anything with Tuna and you won't regret it!
2. Mimi Cheng's
7.1
179 2nd Ave (11th & 12th St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 135 tips and reviews
Honghui Yu: Get the classic (pasture raised pork, bok choy, and cabbage), boiled - so delicious and healthy too because of all the organic ingredients
Gothamist: Mimi Cheng, recreation Cheng sisters' home recipe chicken & zucchini in a dumpling. Also try: pork dumplings prepared with bok choy and cabbage, as well as a vegetarian kale, mushroom, & egg dumpling. Read more.
Justin Breton: A great addition to the East Village! The dumplings are simple and delicious. All ingredients are locally sourced and organic. Tip: small space with few seats; come at an odd time.
3. Han Dynasty
8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews
Jane Katz: if you come before 7pm the wait isn't too bad. Get the scallion pancakes and bok choy with mushrooms in addition to Dan Dan noodles (duh),
Rewan Parti: Order the pork dumplings in chili oil along with scallion pancakes. The dry pepper style fish is delicious so is the garlic sauce style chicken. Don't forget to order Dan Dan noodles.
Hannah K.: Get everything. The dumplings. Amazing. The crispy rice. Incredible. The crispy chicken. Yes, please. Philly knows how to do it. You're welcome, NYC.
Saarim Zaman: Get the bok choy with soy sauce it'll fill you up
Emil H: Fried pork dumplings are so great, and the vegetable sesame sandwich is nice too. Everything is very well priced!
nymag: The sesame pancake with beef is one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY. It's a bánh mì by way of Beijing: thin slices of beef with pickled cukes, carrots, and cilantro, dosed with Sriracha. Read more.
9. Virginia's
647 E 11th St (btwn Avenue B & Avenue C), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Alphabet City · 43 tips and reviews
Danielle Hunt: The roasted romanesco appetizer, duck breast and hanger steak were all excellent. Try to score a seat by the window and you will enjoy one of the most pleasant dining experiences in the east village
Jenny Grange: Great cocktails and wine selection. The Loisada has a nice spicy kick!
Daniel Egan: The desserts are excellent. Try the chocolate beet cake or the honey passionfruit.