The kati rolls—burrito-esque wraps with spicy fillings—are the thing to get at this Indian meat-over-rice cart.
Not your average chicken and rice cart--the lamb here is tender and succulent, and the rice is clean and light.
A basic steel cart in Midtown, but you can smell the fish, other fried things, and Korean-style beef "bulgoki" from a good 30 paces away.
The bright yellow Desi truck serves kati rolls and an Indian meat and lentil stew called Kaleem we'd love on a chilly day.
Grab a Shack Burger before curtain! This Shake Shack location is a great spot for a quick yet totally delicious pre-theater bite.
Solid Philly-style cheesesteaks and sandwiches--we're particularly fond of the roast pork and broccoli rabe.
One of NYC's best all-around bakeries, from the breads, to the cakes and cookies, to the sandwiches.
A solid mini-chain devoted to kati rolls, the Indian version of a burrito. The vegetarian fillings are our favorites.
Japanese chain specializing in curry; get the pork cutlet (katsu), and go crazy with all the topping options.
Kosher cafe with Middle Eastern specialties like shawarma, kebabs, and pretty decent falafel, available on pita or chewy laffa flatbread.
Dutch vegetarian chain with a vibrant toppings bar for customizing pita sandwiches, and french fries to boot.
A fabulous espresso bar with some fine sandwich options on the chalkboard menu, located amidst the bustle of West 38th Street.
Satisfying sandwiches (for breakfast, lunch, or dinner) on crisp, crusty bread with various filling options, including Portuguese cured meats.
Cheap hole in the wall diner in the heart of midtown, an unlikely but delicious source for Cubanos and other sandwiches.
Rustic loaves of bread, salads, sandwiches, and pastries all prepared on the spot with reclaimed wood communal tables for seating.
Not the best Thai food in the city but they do a decent rendition of the Northern Thai specialty khao soi.
A New York institution steakhouse with an iconic mutton chop and a very solid burger.
Exquisite sushi from Toshio Suzuki—who trained "Iron Chef" Morimoto, and claims to have invented the California Roll
