1. Málà Project
8.9
122 1st Ave (btwn 7th St & St Marks Pl), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 93 tips and reviews
Bradley Kay: Spicy, tingly, and oh so damn good. Order a spicy dry pot stir fry with any ingredients you choose (fish fillets and lotus root are favorites) and enjoy the unusual burn of the meal
Brian DeVito: Everything. Start with the Malta peanuts. Get the rice cakes. Get crazy with mushrooms. Idk talk to your server.
Lane Rettig: Delicious Sichuan food! I love the dry pot style. Mild is already pretty spicy so be careful!
2. Han Dynasty
8.9
90 3rd Ave (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 348 tips and reviews
jenny z: dan dan noodles, wontons in chili oil, Double cooked pork, and the spicy fish fillet! and three cup chicken for non spicy eaters
Ben Watkins: Fav Philly restaurant hits NYC. Spicy fish tofu stew is the bomb. Get three pepper (anything) for crispy, spicy noms. Any of the noodle appetizers are yummy as well
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.
3. Giano Restaurant
8.0
126 E 7th St (Avenue A), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 54 tips and reviews
HOBNOB Magazine: friendly, noisy Italian where you meet the owners. Tagliolini w black truffle & Bottarga, Salmon w sambuca, tarragon. photos at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=140283&id=765634189&l=1d8fea56ee
Samantha: Please don't come here. So I can.
The Local East Village: According to community contributor James Traub, "The basil-and-gelato re-imagination of the capresecould serve as Giano’s signature dish." Read more.
Diego Rufo: Yuca Bar is a funky spot serving an eclectic pan-Latin cuisine and the best mojito and sangria around. It's well known for its fusion of Latin cuisine, lively bar scene, and great happy hour specials Read more.
Teresa W: go on Tuesday for half price tapas. order the guac, vegetarian arepa, steak taquitos. down a pitcher of red sangria. write me a thank you letter later.
Sharon Chen: Go on Tuesday and 1/2 priced tapas and drinks! I recommended the caipirinha. Or go on any other day to get 3 sample tasting of their ceviche! It's worth totally worth it!
Sarah B: Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburger and add fried egg! Get it deluxe with sweet potato fries, they are yummier than regular fries. Burgers are BIG so come hungry! Served hot and delicious! Loved it! 5 Stars
naveen: that one day you're feeling especially fat, come here and get your choice of burger and/or philly cheesesteak and/or hot dog (and is better)
Ossi Honkanen: Get the Soul Burger, deluxe (=with fries, lettuce and tomato). Perfect.