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cheap nyc eats 🍏
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items since its ny I’m gonna try to keep it under $15, but I usually aim for around $10
This bakery has extremely affordable items, but their specialty is their pineapple pork buns which are about 2.50 or 3.50 I don’t remember exactly. If you get the original pork bun it’s about a dollar less, but the pineapple is a must try once. The p...
Mei Lai Wah
This is my go-to for rice noodle rolls in chinatown. They’re super fresh and affordable. My favorite is the fresh shrimp which is around 4 dollars, but if you get the beef, pork, or chicken those are cheaper around 2.50. The sauce is perfect with the...
SUN HING LUNG - Updated October 2025 - 536 Photos & 325 Reviews
When I went here I tried the beef noodle soup which was solid and around 10 dollars I think. It’s hot, fresh, and rich. Great for a cold day. I’ve also heard the dry chili peanut noodles are really good so I’ve been meaning to go back and try them.
Super Taste
This is a great spot for empanadas which are around 3-4 dollars and the sandwiches which are 8-13 I think. I got the Cubano which was packed with pulled pork, pickles, and mustard on a fluffy crispy roll. It was really good and if you’re a nyu or new...
Sophie's Cuban Cuisine
You can get a plain cream cheese bagel for around 4 dollars here. It’s a pretty hefty bagel even though it’s just cream cheese. The bread is very thick and fluffy. If you want more protein the egg and cheese is around $10. If you go to the one by Uni...
Bagel Pub
The noodles here are so good. They’re made fresh, and you can see them stretching out the dough in the back. They come out to about 12-13 dollars depending on what you get and it’s a pretty big portion. They’re so flavorful and chewy, I don’t even co...
Xi'an Famous Foods 西安名吃 | Midtown 45th St.