Ahoy NY Food Tours Blog

Crispy chicken sandwiches (sometimes known as fried chicken sandwiches) can be dangerously addictive. In just the last few months or so, there have been a bunch more tempting options to try and here are the best crispy chicken sandwiches in New York City. Chick-fil-A – 1000 6th Ave Chick-fil-A finally opened a branch in New…

Lobster rolls are perfect for the summer! They are cool and refreshing and in the last couple of years, there have been a lot more options added. We narrowed it down and here are the best lobster rolls in New York City. Luke’s Lobster – 93 E. 7th Street & Other Locations After all these…

If you are anything like us here at Ahoy New York, you are craving for that perfect burger. Luckily, there are a lot of contenders in New York City. Here are some of our favorites and here is our list of the best burgers in New York City. Umami Burger – 432 Sixth Ave &…

Are you looking for the best meatballs, lobster or maybe rice pudding? We have done our homework and found that there are specialty restaurants here in NYC focusing on only these amazing dishes! This concept has become a very popular trend. Here are the best specialty restaurants (sometimes known as one dish restaurants or single…

If you are hungry and looking for a tasty, cheap lunch that is great on the go, Chinese buns aka baos are a great option! Baos often only set you back about a buck and they can be found in Chinese bakeries and dim sum restaurants across Chinatown. They can be served baked or steamed…

Happy New Year! We wanted to take a quick look back at 2014. It was truly a big year for the New York food scene. There were a number of high profile restaurant openings, adding many tempting new options to try. Here are the best restaurants in New York City of 2014. Mission Chinese Food…

Let’s be honest. Who isn’t looking for a good, affordable place for lunch? There are actually a ton of options in Chinatown! So from noodles to congee, we have the best lunch spots in Chinatown, New York City. Cafe Hong Kong – 51 Bayard St For less than $10, you can order almost everything on…

It is no secret that New York City is always bustling and can be fast moving. Sometimes you are in a hurry and need to take your lunch or dinner to go. To help, here are the best restaurants in New York City for takeout. Cutting Board – 53 Bayard St If you are in…

Chinatown is known for their many noodle shops. There is surprisingly quite a bit of variety that you can find. From Chinese wonton noodle soup to cold Japanese soba noodles, here are the best noodle shops in Chinatown, New York City. HK Wonton Garden – 79 Mulberry St HK Wonton Garden is the premier place…

There are hundreds of pizzerias in New York City and often we find that there are some great gems that get lost in the crowd. Ahoy New York wants to highlight some of these great finds so here are the best off the beaten path pizzerias in New York City. Whether you like thin or…

It is no secret that New York City can be an expensive city to live in or visit but there are some bargains to be found. Whether you are looking for a good hearty lunch or a nice tasty snack, we scoured the city for the best lunch specials, bargains, prix fixe menus and more!…

Some of our go to places for a good, quick meal are actually chain restaurants. From Chipotle to Xi’an Famous Foods, here is Ahoy New York’s list of the best chain restaurants in New York City. Xi’an Famous Foods – 67 Bayard St & Other Locations Xi’an Famous Foods started as a small hole in the wall place located by the Manhattan Bridge. Xi’an has quickly built a loyal following for their pulled noodles and spicy cumin lamb burgers which in turn has led them to quickly expand throughout the city. Simply put, we just love their noodles and burgers. They are full of flavor and they have a nice little spice to them. Five Guys – 56 W 14th St & Other Locations Whether you want mushrooms, bacon, mayo or the classic lettuce & tomatoes at Five Guys, you…

New York Comic Con takes place October 10- 13 this year. For one weekend a year New York City becomes a beacon of pop culture and it attracts people from all over the world. While enjoying this unique experience we find that it can be tough to find good cheap places to eat near the…

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…

Midtown in New York City is easily one of the busiest districts in the world. It can be tough to find a really good, affordable lunch spot but there are some gems to be found. Here are a few of our favorites. Xi’an Famous Foods – 24 W 45th Street & Other Locations Xi’an Famous…

Hello and we hope you are enjoying your summer! Many of you on our food themed walking tours love to discover hidden gems that have tasty foods and great prices. We’ve put together a list of “cheap eats” that will leave your mouth watering.  Our list includes spots all throughout Manhattan, enjoy! 1. Mamoun’s Falafel…

There is always one important food topic that comes up while we are giving our yummy food tours—that is PIZZA! Many of you locals and visitors are always in search for that ultimate NYC slice. Here at Ahoy New York Tours & Tasting we’ve done our best to try as many slices of NYC pie…