Authentic Thai, Sushi And More

By Author: Peter Dsouza
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Traditional East Asian and South Asian cuisine can be found all over New York City, not just in Koreatown, Chinatown or other smaller neighborhoods. No matter where you live or work, you can try the true taste of Thailand, Korea, China or Japan when you order delivery or takeaway.

Thai
Spice (Multiple Locations)
Delivering the best Pad Thai Spring Rolls in New York City, Spice has garnered a reputation for making authentic Thai cuisine accessible. Their menu is filled with traditional Thai dishes beyond pad thai, introducing the finer points of Thai cuisine to their customers. With offerings like Shu-Chee Duck, Massaman Curry, and seasonal dishes, there’s always something new to try at Spice.

Japanese/Sushi
Ushiwakamaru (362 W. 23rd St., New York, NY 10011)
Famous for offering truly traditional Sushi, Ushiwakamru goes beyond the California roll and introduces specialty sushi to New Yorkers hungry for something more. Chef Hideo Kuribara has spent years offering an affordable entry point to the world of sushi and preparing special sushi flights featuring the freshest ingredients in town.

Korean
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... Gammeeok (2nd Floor, 9 W 32nd St, New York, NY 10001)
With a small menu of Korean favorites, Gammeeok’s minimal approach allows customers to quickly discover all the flavors for themselves. Each dish is made fresh with high-quality ingredients and some speciality ingredients imported from South Korea for authenticity. Offering primarily Korean “comfort food,” Gammeeok is the ideal destination for anyone looking to try true Korean food for the first time.

Chinese
Nom Wah Tea Parlor (13 Doyers St, New York, NY 10013)
With nearly 100 years of bringing traditional Chinese dishes to New York City, Nom Wah is as influential as ever on the taste buds of New Yorkers. They’ve been serving Dim Sum since 1920 and helped make it a staple of Chinatown and power lunches all over NYC.

Vietnamese
Lucy’s Vietnamese Kitchen (262 Irving Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237)
This outer borough gem offers some of the city’s best Vietnamese cuisine and the most accessible staple: Banh Mi sandwiches. Taking inspiration from the owner’s family recipes and infusing them with a little edgy flare, Lucky’s menu is filled with authentic favorites and new innovations like the Lemongrass Chicken Banh Mi and the Smoked Brisket Vermicelli Bowl.

Mongolian
Little Sheep Mongolian Hot Pot (105 Bowery, New York, NY 10002)
With a little bit of everything on the menu, Little Sheep has made its place in the heart of Chinatown. Offering their signature soups and “hot pots,” mixing and matching of flavors is not only encouraged, but seemingly mandatory. When Little Sheep throws you into the deep end of Mongolian cooking, don’t be surprised if you find yourself lost in the beautiful flavors of their signature dishes.

Think of this list as a starting point for your Eastern and Southern Asian education in New York City. The Americanization of so many of these cuisines can be found all over the country, but for a taste of the true magic of these cuisines and what drove their pioneers to import them in the first place, you owe it to yourself to get an authentic taste of tradition.