1. Han Dynasty
8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews
Beka Liu: cumin lamb, dan dan noodles, dry pot fish, eggplant, pea shoots, wontons, perfect meal.
Heena: Spicy cucumber, cold noodles with chili oil and cumin style tofu were favorites! Tofu hot sauce style great. Tofu garlic sauce style good also if you want less spicy. Non-veg:heard cumin lamb is great
Noah Weiss: Some of the best spicy Chinese in NY. Standouts: dan dan noodles, spicy chicken wings, cumin lamb and chicken, Ma po tofu.
3. Xe Máy Sandwich Shop
8.7
96 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · East Village · 131 tips and reviews
AmateurConcierge: Wow the Lam'bretta with cumin lamb is fantastic. Skip the chicken offering: the meat is a bit rubbery
Anna Frenkel: Meat lovers - please please please get the Cub Classic, and make it spicy. It's definitely not a traditional bahn mi but that's what makes it even better.
Carly Heinz: Cheaper and fresher than Baoguette, better than Nicky's, and cheaper and bigger than Num Pang!
4. The Bao
7.7
13 Saint Marks Pl (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 226 tips and reviews
Dustin: The soup dumplings are great of course, but so is the cumin lamb.
Shelly: Scrumptious egg plant with string beans, wonton in chili oil, mapo tofu, and lamb with cumin. Fiery, served family style and beautifully plated.
Nathan: Best xiaolongbao in Manhattan. Yes, even better than Joe's Shanghai.
5. S'MAC
7.7
197 1st Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Mac and Cheese Joint · East Village · 285 tips and reviews
Bobby Nooromid: Try the Masala Mac And Cheese - #Awesome #Indian and #vegetarian #mac and #cheese with #cilantro, #cumin and other #Indian #spices.
Roger R: So much better than I expected! Around the corner from Rubirosa (top 5 pizza in NY) just had the 4 cheese Mac..amazing taste and textures. Mac elevated to a gourmet level!
Foodspotting: Try the Macaroni and Cheese
7. Malai Marke
8.6
318 E 6th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · East Village · 79 tips and reviews
Dina Rughani: Coconut chicken curry. Ask for them to make it spicy. Great lunch special deal!
The Wall Street Journal: Break out of the chicken tikka masala rut with the coondapur kori, a flavorful, deep-orange coconut chicken curry from the coastal city of Mangalore. Read more.
Serious Eats: Not your average Curry Row restaurant. The huge menu has dishes from all over India, and most of them succeed.
8. Au Za'atar
8.2
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Eater: Brunch here spans from classic French to classic Middle Easter cuisine. Menu includes shakshuka, kafta benedict, and an "Au Za'atar Breakfast," served with eggs, pita, & a selection of mezze. Read more.
Dens: Foursquare tips did not do us wrong -- kebabs are great, cauliflower is great. The pita & hummus & olive oil you get right after you sit may be the best part tho. a bit pricey. I bet brunch is killer
Village Voice: Get a taste of the traditional Arabian French vegetarian dishes. Have the fatteh al-betenjane ($13), eggplant topped with toasted pita bread & smothered with garlic yogurt sauce and sautéed pine nuts. Read more.
9. Rosie's
8.4
29 E 2nd St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Village · 129 tips and reviews
Courtney Lewis: Great brunch. Good spot for groups. Start with the Bourbon Spiked Mocha, guacamole + chips and the queso with sausage. For the main course I highly recommend the Chilaquiles with Cecina Beef.
Citi Bike: Dock your Citi Bike at 2nd St and 2nd Ave and order the fish tacos. Do it now.
EArchitect: When you're with at least four people, get the platter which they serve on a huge wooden board to share that includes Asada Oaxaquena, Carne Enchilada, Green Chorizo, Cecina, and Grilled Queso Blanco.
10. Pylos
8.4
128 E 7th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · East Village · 160 tips and reviews
The Taste Sheriff: Best Greek food in NY. Closest to everyday Greek cuisine you can find outside of Greece. Save space for galaktoboureko for desert!
Nick Burto: Service here is excellent and the food is even better. Recommend the dips, saganaki & moussaka!
Serious Eats: Greek Grilled Cheese: Housemade pita; kasseri cheese, a hard sheep's milk cheese; fresh tomatoes; generous layers of salty pastourma. Read more.
12. Hearth
8.6
403 E 12th St (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 208 tips and reviews
KE: The gnocchi is to die for, broth, rigatoni were great. Try the pear salad and the garlic bread apps! Pass on the Japanese sweet potato salad, octopus. If you have room for dessert - chocolate pudding!
Eater: This restaurant serves one of the best ragus in the city, & the menu always includes a few terrific vegetables dishes, great meat entrees, and gracefully prepared fish courses. [Eater 38 Member]
Bravo: A fancy meal and killer desserts. I love the apple cider doughnuts. -Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
13. Cafe Mogador
9.1
101 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Moroccan Restaurant · East Village · 402 tips and reviews
Nate Beatty: It's settled - this is my new brunch favorite. A Moroccan twist on classic NYC brunch deviates just far enough from the norm, but still satisfies my Sunday Eggs Benedict cravings
Bravo: This is the place to go for Morraccan food. The tagines are so flavorful. I can't have a meal without the merquen sausage. Eric Wolitzky, Top Chef Just Desserts
Ellis Hamburger: If you're interested in thick chewy amazing cheese, GET the halumi eggs.
14. Whitmans
8.1
406 E 9th St (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 235 tips and reviews
Joe Donenfeld: Crack kale and juicy Lucy burger. incredible. Better than Minetta Tavern. Very nice staff. Cozy seating area downstairs. Fresh baked, warm chocolate chip cookies and milk. Get coupons on googlemaps
Dens: Get the fried pickles. Then punch the guy next to you in the face. Then order 2 Juicy Lucys - give one to the dude who's face you punched in. It's delicious!
Thrillist: Whitmans has a super legit Juicy Lucy made with a short-rib blend, caramelized onion, spicy pickles, and an ooze-happy stuffing of pimento cheese. Read more.