Walk-Ins

You can usually walk into this low-key but pricey Japanese restaurant in Greenwich Village.

Fiery Thai food shines at Hungry Thirsty in Carroll Gardens.

At this New York City institution, stick to oysters and skip mostly everything else.

This walk-in-only ramen spot serves reliable miso-based bowls, in case you need a last-minute option in the East Village.

For West Village spots you can get into last-minute, this tiny Mexican seafood counter is about as good as it gets.

For Vietnamese staples with a side of tiki cocktails, head to Ly Ly.

A gorgeous-looking Indian cocktail bar and restaurant with some solid bites.

If you’re looking for Thai food in Red Hook, Goog is your best (and only) option.

Super Taste is a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown that makes really good hand-pulled noodles.

Pecking House’s second location in Chinatown is much smaller than their original, and we like it better.

Come to this Upper West Side spot for well-done Chino Latino classics.

Save Loong Noodles for a cold, rainy day.

For all your hummus and kimchi needs, head to Dukkan Syko.

Dirty Pierre’s is where you should go for a beer and a burger before a show at Forest Hills.

Sit on a paint bucket and eat some perfectly gelatinous pig ears, snout, and tail.

When you want your sushi to be served like an ice cream cone.

We would travel great lengths for the boneless crackling chicken at La Dinastia on the Upper West Side.

Bring your kids, and get your hands on some rigatoni Carbone.

Have you ever tried seacuterie? You probably shouldn’t.

Saffron, sumac, and red wine will help you wind down at this Persian wine bar.

Say hi to this tiny Park Slope spot quietly serving great soup dumplings.

Hanging out on Charles Pan-Fried Chicken’s patio is almost as fun as eating their crispy, juicy fried chicken.

Get a bowl of light, citrussy yuzu shio at the first East Coast outpost of a ramen chain from Tokyo.

Via Carota is a mostly walk-in only Italian spot in the West Village, and there’s a good chance you’ll have to wait a few hours for a table. It’s worth it.

Go to Ayada for a group meal in Elmhurst when everyone wants good Thai food.