The 15 Best Authentic Places in New York City

Keiko M: Authentic and fantastic food and ambiance . Try 2nd floor by the enter . You can over look the counter section. It's a GEM

Stef Spitalnick: authentic Japanese comfort food. get the katsu!

Joanne: Very authentic Yakitori, pork belly ad asparagus delicious. Also very tender pork katsu

Jenna Odett Laskin: Excellent authentic casual Greek food. Order the whole menu and share with the table family-style

Josue Evilla: Gem on border of Chinatown and LES serves amazing authentic Greek cuisine. No reservations, so come early or expect a long wait. Tzatziki! Moussaka! Saganaki! Baklava! Totally reasonable prices.

Lucy: All the Greek food! In a hip and unassuming location. Delicious and authentic.

Domina: The adobados are basically al pastor and super delish. Probably the most deliciously authentic tacos I've had outside of Mexico.

Divya Menon: My favorite place for delicious, authentic corn flour tacos! Get the special rice & cinnamon drink to savor all flavors!

CRUZiiiE: Great for a quick meal. Delicious & authentic tacos!

Noah Weiss: Insanely spicy and quite delicious new Thai spot with authentic ways like coconut crab curry, the pork starter, and the greens side dish.

M H: Authentic and really tasty Thai dishes. It's recommendable to book a table, the place is quite crowded.

No Leftovers Jackie Gebel: Authentic Thai, spicy and awesome vibe.

regine jerome: The service was definitely impeccable. I love the authenticity of the Japanese employees there, and the sushi was very fresh. The green tea ice cream is so creamy and to die for!

Aisha Richardson: Great authentic food! A little pricey, but totally worth it!

Nate Felton: Authentic, fantastic meal.

David Fraga: Amazing authentic inexpensive food and its BYOB. What more could you ask?

Christy: Must get oxtail soup!! Super flavorful. Chicken is succulent. Flan is to die for. Great authentic flavors of the island. ¡Muy delicioso! Bring cash though (they don't accept credit cards here).

Anthony Rodriguez: Authentic Puerto Rican food for cheap. You cannot go wrong with the 1/2 a chicken or pernil.

New York Habitat: Amazing sake selection and the authentic food is great for a quick, casual lunch. We recommend the onsen tomago, sakagura special, and black sesame ice cream.

Dina: A secret restaurant hidden inside the basement of an office building. Great, authentic Japanese food. Everything is delicious. Extensive sake list. Reservations essential.

Liz Dell: Hidden gem! Authentic food, nice sake bar next door with excellent selection.

Kate Furman: Best authentic place to get udon in EV! Prices are reasonable and the servers are so friendly! Cash only.

Rita Kwong: Authentic udon noodles, like the handmade ones you would taste in Japan. Not the thick round noodles you get from typical udon shop. One of the best in town.

John Sheffield: Authentic, delicious food

M Reilly-Brooks: Authentic Italian--excellent veal and specials.

lovethesecities.com: Great addition to the neighbourhood. Not just another Italian! Authentic Piedmont cuisine. Friendly service and a quaint modern space. Squash blossom, veal tonnato and scallops were all very good.

Louis Baltimore: Very authentic Peidmontese northern Italian. Great owners straight out of eee-taly

Thompson Hotels: Take your friends to this authentic Japanese noodle shop and enjoy a delicious and fun interactive meal.

Lane Rettig: Really authentic soba and delicious sides and desserts!

Mariana Pekurar: Small place, but amazing food and authentic japanese... Try the famous stamina soba, or the japanese style curry soba... Actually anything u try will probably be great

Paola Guerrero: The adobada pork is flavorful without being spicy, as well as juicy and tender. The freshly made corn tortillas are perfect. The closest thing to authentic tacos on the east coast are right here!

Jenny Hart: These are some of the most authentic street tacos in New York City! Extremely tasty and just steps from Times Square! They are a little spicy, so having a drink handy is recommended.

Christopher Schout: That was a revelation. Long lines, but quick, inexpensive, authentic tacos! Yum. Great for a quick bite before theater. Just have some mints!

Nate Beatty: Great cocktails, attentive and friendly service, and a good location that is the perfect combination of relaxed but upbeat, intimate, and welcoming. Super authentic. Can't wait to come back.

Bitches Who Brunch: The Bitches say: C+. Above average, authentic Mexican fare in a lively, intimate LES locale. We enjoyed the creativity on the brunch menu, but yearned for a touch more flavor. Read more.

Jason Brew: Very small bit very authentic Mexican place. Try the torta ahogada

Shahi H: Best chai in the city! Authentic. Go w one sugar it's pretty sweet

Osama Bandi: Try everything!!! Authentic Hindi food!!

MyCityWay: This hole-in-the-wall spot serves up delicious, authentic Indian food for about $4. They aren't stingy with the quantities so feel free to share.

j: Hole-in-the-ground izakaya with a great selection of sake and shochu. The most authentic one I've found in NYC yet.

Hygge: Authentic sake bar. Great

Teddy Lu: my absolute favorite bar in nyc. sit at the bar in the front, not in the back room for a more authentic, intimate experience.

Paull Young: Authentic thai - rare to find in NYC. Get the thai crepe dumplings & gai yang. Wash it down with an iced tea.

L. T.: Get the noodle dishes with shrimp! Authentic and tasty. Don't miss out on the lunch special!

Renard Rogers: Most authentic thai food I've enjoyed since my visit to Bangkok!