Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Chinese New Year also known as Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, February 10, 2024 and it is a very exciting time to be in Chinatown. It is the year of the dragon and it is going to be so much fun. Here is our guide with everything that you need to know when celebrating…

The Lower East Side has been an exciting foodie destination for quite some time now. We love its diversity of food options. So with that in mind, here are our cheap eats picks on where to eat in the Lower East Side, New York City. Be sure to check out our other cheap eats posts:…

The Lower East Side is a fascinating New York City neighborhood filled with rich history and an interesting mix of eating establishments old and new. Whether you are in search for a traditional pastrami sandwich that you’ll find at Katz’s Delicatessen (serving the neighborhood since 1888) or in the mood for modern cuisine, that can be enjoyed at Freemans Restaurant, you’ll discover that the Lower East Side is filled with delicious excitement. With that in mind, here are the best restaurants in the Lower East Side. Mission Chinese Food – 171 East Broadway First, an honorable mention has to go to Danny Bowien’s Mission Chinese Food which is taking over Rosette’s old storefront. It is not open yet but there is a lot of buzz about Mission Chinese Food finally returning to the neighborhood. Cafe Petisco – 189 East Broadway…

For a New York City neighborhood that is only a few blocks long, Little Italy draws visitors from all around the world, not only during the summer but all year round. The history, the food and the shops are all appealing. In fact, several of the shops and restaurants in the neighborhood have been in…

Walk around Chinatown and Little Italy and you will see both have undergone a lot of changes that last two years or so. Among the changes, new restaurants are seemingly popping up every month. So from buzzworthy breakfast spots to local burger joints, here is a bunch of exciting, new restaurants in Chinatown and Little…

Often we are asked for some ideas on what to do after our tour of Chinatown and Little Italy. We find that sometimes museums are overlooked as a fun thing to do in New York City and so we enjoy recommending a few of the gems that are located nearby and in lower Manhattan. Here…

There are only a few more days for Chinatown Restaurant Week 2014. It should be on your foodie to do list unless of course you’ve already visited some of the great participating restaurants! It is a perfect opportunity to explore the rich, vibrant foodie ecosystem in Chinatown. There is truly everything from Chinese to Vietnamese…

It only takes a quick walk around Chinatown to see that there are a number of good dumplings shops. They are great places for quick, scrumptious lunches. One of the downsides of your typical Chinatown dumpling shop is that many are very tiny and have a “hole in the wall” atmosphere, which can be a…

Chinatown and Little Italy are great foodie neighborhoods in New York City, if you know where to look. So here is our list of the best places in eat in Chinatown and Little Italy. There are some popular hotspots, hidden gems and neighborhood favorites. Chinatown: Tasty Dumpling – 54 Mulberry St There are a lot…

Brace yourselves, winter is coming. If you are looking to warm up during the coming months, here is our guide to the best coffee, hot chocolate, soups and more in New York City. The Best Coffee: Abraço – 86 East 7th Street You can find coffee on almost every block of the city and to be honest there are a lot of good ones. But one place for a truly outstanding cup of coffee is Abraço. It is a tiny coffee shop in the East Village and their espresso in particular is truly divine. It is intense and rich and yet smooth. What more can you ask for? The Best Tea: Ten Ren – 75 Mott Street For any tea enthusiasts, Ten Ren in Chinatown is a must. They are truly tea experts and they have an extensive collection of…

New York City is blessed with a number of world class museums. We here at Ahoy New York want to highlight some of those museums so here is our guide to the must see museums in New York City and where to dine nearby. Set a day (or two) aside as there is so much…

Alleva Dairy (188 Grand St) in Little Italy is the oldest Italian cheese shop in the United States. They make their cheese the same way they did over 100 years ago and it has been family owned all these years. Bob Alleva is the 4th generation to run this store and his son John helps…

Many of our readers enjoy Chinese food and NYC’s Chinatown, but have you tried any of the traditional Chinese desserts? If you are visiting NYC’s Chinatown, you will find several bakeries that offer the typical Chinese desserts. These desserts usually have ingredients such as red bean, coconut and black sesame; you will find that they…

There are so many restaurants in New York City that some great restaurants are bound to be overlooked. Here are six underrated restaurants in New York City. We have had some of the most delicious dishes that we have ever eaten from restaurants on the list to follow. Prime & Beyond – 90 E 10th St New York City is home to a number of top steakhouses like Peter Luger, Morton’s and The Palm. One often overlooked and underrated steakhouse is Prime & Beyond in the East Village. It is sort of a fusion of Korean cuisine with the traditional American steakhouse. Simply, we have had some of the juiciest, tender, flavorful steaks at Prime & Beyond. You can choose from wet aged and dry aged steak and there are several cuts available like T-bone, NY Strip, filet mignon, rib…

There is a lot more to Asian cuisine than Chinese or Japanese food. If you are looking to explore Asian cuisine further, we can help you find the best Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Indonesian and Malaysian restaurants in the city. It is amazing that you can sample all these cuisines right in NYC without a 12+ hour flight. Here are Ahoy New York’s best Southeast Asian restaurants in New York City. Thai Son – 89 Baxter St Despite Thai in its name, Thai Son serves some of the best pho, (Vietnamese soup noodles) in Chinatown. Their pho is loaded with a range of delicious cuts of meats like brisket, tendons, beef meatballs etc. and it is all tied together with an amazing broth. Pho Hoai Restaurant – 1906 Ave U, Brooklyn Pho Hoai in Sheepshead Bay is another good place for…

Great diners are usually teeming with people at all hours of the day looking for good simple food for cheap. There is just something so inviting about diners and they play an invaluable role in the city. Here are our favorites, here are Ahoy New York’s top six diners in New York City. Everest Diner – 22 Chatham Sq Everest Diner is a classic, old school Greek diner in Chinatown. It is a place where you know you can start the morning right with a good, hearty breakfast. For example, you can’t go wrong with two eggs over easy, some bacon and a huge pile of home fries. They also make delicious pancakes and for a little snack later in the day, they also make a great baklava. Little Poland – 200 2nd Ave Little Poland is a Polish diner…

Sandwiches come in all sorts of shapes, flavors and styles. There is seemingly no limit to their variations. They are not only versatile, they are very convenient. New York City is home to a number of great sandwiches so join us on our journey to find the best, most mouthwatering sandwiches in New York City! The Porky Melt from Pork Slope – 247 5th Ave, Brooklyn It has been no secret since Pork Slope opened in Park Slope that a pork sausage patty packed with flavor + mustard + marble rye bread = the perfect sandwich and a great late night snack. A bite of this sandwich is sure to put a smile on your face. It is really that good. Creekstone Farms Texas Beef Brisket Sandwich from Blue Smoke – 116 E 27th St & Other Locations The star…

Only in New York City can one find a sundae for $1000 at Serendipity 3 or lunch for only five dollars. Yes, tasty five dollar lunches do exist but you have to know where to look. So here is Ahoy New York’s list of the best five dollar lunches in New York City. 2 Bros…

Dim sum is a meal that focuses on smaller dishes and is usually served from a cart so that one can easily select dishes to be enjoyed at their table amongst family and friends. It is considered a Cantonese tradition dating back to the days of travelers along the Silk Road in China. Today, it…

While we can’t say that these are the healthiest of dishes, they certainly are satisfying and are sure to put a smile on your face. Here are Ahoy New York’s top six guilty pleasure foods. Landhaus’ Grilled Maple Bacon Sticks – At the SmorgasBar & Other Locations The sizzle, the smell, the salty, smoky goodness……