The slow-roasted shredded pork (a Wednesday special, $9 with rice and beans) is delicious, as is the grilled Cuban sandwich ($6), which includes salami as well as garlic-marinated pork. Read more.
One of the few Taiwanese places in Manhattan. Most authentic of them all. Their soup and dry noodle (乾麵) combo is a good deal.
As its name so eloquently suggests, this place has some excellent. pork. chops. Order the pork chop over rice ($5.25), throw a marinated egg in the mix, and add a dash of soy sauce. Instant ecstasy. Read more.
A hidden outpost of their more popular 39th street location. Pretty authentic menu- get the spicy dumplings and the capsicum lamb! All the chili stews are good too if you're brave :)
Recommended: Sichuan pork dumplings with roasted red oil, ox tongue and tripe with roasted chili and peanut vinaigrette, braised flounder fillets with Napa cabbage in chili oil sauce, ma po tofu. Read more.
Hands down best soup dumplings in the city. Inevitably always end up ordering pan fried pork dumplings as well. Despite being a Shanghai place, the Har Gows are great too. Go at noon to skip the line.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. Best service and best food. Love these guys. I recommend the 'BBQ beef over vermicelli noodles' and 'salt & pepper squid'. Get a '33' beer as well. Enjoy!!!
Here for pho? You'll want to order the Pho Dac Biet (L1), a bowl of tender beef brisket and juicy eyeround paired with chewy tendon. Be sure to applaud the cow who gave so much of himself to the dish. Read more.