Thousands voted and we nailed down the Single Best Lunch in Chicago. Now it’s time to take the Best of Fooda Consumer Choice Awards to New York to find the most delicious lunch in NYC. Nominated by Fooda employees, it’s your turn to decide the winners in the following categories:
- Asian
- Caribbean
- Indian
- Mediterranean
- Mexican
Vote for something that actually makes you happy…delicous food! Once winners have been determined in each category, you’ll pick the Single Best Lunch in all of New York!
Best Asian
Mimi and Coco’s Noodle Bar – Native-born Japanese, Mimi and Coco’s have lived in the states for many years and have developed an appreciation for both Japanese and Western cooking. Beginning in 2011 with the singular purpose of bringing people together to enjoy good food, their menu features authentic Asian flavors, sure to awaken your palate.
Thanh Hoai 1 – Thanh Hoai 1 has been serving New York City since 2014 with a mission to provide fresh, authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a warm, welcoming environment. With years of success, Thanh Hoai 1 satisfies your cravings for delicious Vietnamese food.
Korilla BBQ – Korilla brings you the best of Korean cooking, in a format you already love. In other words, a rice bowl with bulgogi and bacon kimchi fried rice has been your favorite all along, you just didn’t know it yet.
Best Caribbean
Hibiscus – Located in the heart of Morristown,NJ, Fooda brings Hibiscus to downtown New York daily. Hibiscus boasts a unique concept providing the first in a hotel and the only place for Caribbean. Hibiscus prepares and presents five star quality Caribbean meals at unbelievably affordable price.
Feed Me More – Chef Lisle Brown of Feed Me More is serving up the most innovative and tasty Caribbean dishes in Queens, NY. With a diverse cultural background and years of culinary experience overseas, they have some of the best BBQ Chicken, sweet heat glazed salmon or jerk chicken sliders in all of New York.
Elite Caribbean – Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Curried Chicken and Sauteed Steamed Curry Vegetables are just a few of the mouth watering dishes that you’ll find at Elite Caribbean. With over 60 years of cooking experience, the cooks at Elite Caribbean immerse themselves in traditional and innovative creations.
Best Indian
The MasalaWala – The MasalaWala is a chic South-Asian spot on the lower east side of Manhattan. Their concept is to create the café as a tribute to the South-Asian (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & some neighbors) street cuisine. Their goal is to take that cuisine and deliver it to New Yorkers in a fresh and healthy fashion, with an authentically delicious taste.
Kati Roll – Any time, day or night, people come to The Kati Roll Company to get their hands on a Kati Roll. Why? Because with warm blends of cheese, chicken, or beef marinated in rich Indian spices and rolled in Indian flat-bread, Kati Rolls are the best of the best. Plain and simple.
Masala Kitchen – Multi-dimensional flavors are created at Masala Kitchen in a variety of combinations from Cumin, Turmeric, Mustard, Fenu-Greek, Clove, Cardemum and mixed with other ingredients with just the right touch of garlic, onions, and coriander. Find a variety of Indian food that will leave you with a full belly and happy heart.
Best Mediterranean
Chickpea – Chickpea is the namesake of their company and at the core of their recipes. They make all of their food with only the highest quality ingredients. They insist on baking all of their signature dishes, giving us flavorful results without adding unnecessary fats.
Toum – Toum is a family owned and operated food truck and catering business that brings authentic Lebanese cuisine flavors to lunch and dinner tables. They offer a variety of vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, as well at tasty chicken and beef offerings, like their Fattoush Salad tossed in a lemon-pomegranate dressing, topped with optional chicken or beef shawarma.
To Spiti – This Greek restaurant in Brooklyn is known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and its insistence on only using high quality fresh ingredients while maintaining its authenticity. To Spiti Specialties include stuffed peppers, Pastitsio and Gryos.
Best Mexican
Oxido –Óxido’s menu is a modern take on the time-honored home cooking that El Jefe, their head chef, grew up with. That means fresh produce, rich spices, beans bold enough to stand on their own, and layers of flavor that will make your head spin and your mouth water.
Otto’s Tacos – Otto’s Tacos isn’t just about tacos, it’s about the best tacos you’ve ever had. Tortillas are made from scratch daily topped with seasoned and seared fillings. Add guac to your tacos, and now you’ve got the signature Otto’s Tacos flavor.
La Adelita Restaurant and Bakery – La Adelita Restaurant and Bakery continuously strives to provide the best food experience to Mexican foodies across NYC. Their seasonal ingredients make for the freshest traditional dishes including Pollo Ranchero, Enchilada Suizas and Ensalada De Camarones Con Pina.