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items I moved to New York a year ago, and honestly? The city is overwhelming at first. This is everything I've explored and fallen in love with since — the food worth the hype, the spots worth your weekend, and the practical stuff I wish someone had told m...
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Cafes and other food
Places and things to do
Restaurants
A mix of different restaurants and eateries for everyone
This small and authentic Chinese noodle place was the most pleasant discovery of my time in New York. I eat at this place at least once a week. The food is authentic, good and comes out fast as well. One of the more reasonably priced places.
Burp Bowl Cafe - New York, NY Menu Delivery [Menu & Prices] | New York
One of my two favourite Japanese ramen spots. Ippudo has several locations in New York but my go-to has always been the 5th avenue one. Their menu focuses mainly on ramen but everything else is also super good. Love the space and ambiance of the plac...
IPPUDO 5th Avenue | Midtown Manhattan Ramen
My second favourite Japanese restaurant in the city. Tonchin has great modern vibes and even better food. They do amazing ramen favours but their side dishes are wonderful as well. I love their Shishito, Kimchi Mushrooms, Tonchin Salad, Kinoko buns, ...
TONCHIN
So many Korean restaurants in the city but this one takes the top spot. Cho Dang Gol does really great and authentic Korean food. There is usually a wait, so make a reservation ahead of time. If you love asian food in general and Korean food in parti...
Order Cho Dang Gol - New York, NY Menu Delivery [Menu & Prices] | New York
My Italian friends approve of this restaurant, which says a lot. Love this place for its great flavours, appropriate portions (Not the usual oversized American portions) and good vibes.
Order La Pecora Bianca - New York, NY Menu Delivery [Menu & Prices] | New York
If you are into more of a fine-dining experience, you must try Indian Accent. They do Indian food in a manner I have never seen before. Their menu is super innovative, and every bite is like a new experience. I loved everything I tried, especially th...
New York | Indian Accent
A great NYC diner experience, felt like I was in one of those movies. There is usually a line but it moves fast. The place has great vibes and serves great class American breakfast!
John's Coffee Shop
Cafes and other food
My favourite type of food - DESSERT and snacks!
If you are ever in New York, you must try a Lady M cake, maybe in every flavour. Their trademark crepe cake comes in so many delicious flavours. My favourite are the matcha and passion fruit!
Lady M Cake Boutique
My all time favourite dessert has to be FROYO. There is almost always a line at the Mimi's frozen yogurt but for a reason. They not only do great selections of flavours and toppings but they also source healthy and good quality ingredients.
Mimi's Frozen Yogurt
One of my go-to cafes because they have multiple locations across the city. Great spot for breakfast or brunch. Love their baked goods and crossiant sandwiches!
Le Pain Quotidien - New York, NY Menu Delivery [Menu & Prices] | New York
Great vibes and even better coffee. One of the best coffee places out there. They also have a section where they sell flowers and bouquets.
REMI Flowers & Coffee
If you don't want to stand in line for the Mimi's frozen yoghurt, another great option is Pinkberry. It has multiple stores across the city as well. I usually go for their signature frozen yogurt flavour.
Pinkberry -Frozen Yogurt
If you really love to indulge in desserts, I love Angelina for it. Theyir Pistachio cream filled crossiant is too good!
Angelina Bakery
Places and things to do
Love New York for all the wonderful and whimsical places ready to be explored!
A must visit if you are ever in New York. The MET is hugeee and could easily take an entire day to view all exhibitions. So, research what you want to see beforehand and focus on a few.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York Public Library has multiple branches but this is their flagship location on 5th avenue, midtown. It is completely free to visit, has a small museum inside, a lovely souvenier shop and beautiful architecture. A must visit!
Stephen A. Schwarzman Building - New York Public Library
Needless to say, Bryant Park is my all time favourite place to just hang. It is like entering a dense forest right in the middle of the bustling midtown life. The place has such a great energy and vibe, people are loving, relaxing, and just having fu...
Bryant Park
There is a reason New York Public Library features twice in this list. The second location is right across the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on Fifth Avenue and is also completely free to visit. P.S. there is a nice rooftop where you can hang out an...
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL) - New York Public Library
The High Line is an elevated walkable park built on an abandoned freight rail line on the West side of Manhattan. Art lovers will enjoy a long walk on the High Line, filled with art installations.
The High Line
Take a completely free ferry to Staten Island. One of the most beautiful rides you can do around NYC, especially during sunset.
Siferry
Grand Central is such an iconic place. Probably over a million people pass through the place everyday and the architecture is beautiful inside and out. You can also never stop exploring the place itself. My favourite? Visit the “Whispering Gallery”, ...
Grand Central Terminal