| Restaurants in New York City are as diverse as the | | | | Polish - Bona |
| five boroughs themselves. From the Atlantic to the | | | | Street Address: 71-24 Fresh Pond Road |
| Mediterranean, one is spoilt for cultural cuisine in New | | | | Bona is the place to go for cheap, quality Polish cuisine. |
| York City. Take a look at a few suggestions for | | | | The menu ranges from potato pancakes to potato |
| intercontinental dining in the Big Apple. | | | | dumplings, in true Polish spirit, but there is also plenty to |
| Cantonese - Jing Fong Restaurant | | | | choose from in between. This New York restaurant |
| Street Address: 20 Elizabeth Street | | | | supplies take-aways and has a delivery service, and it |
| This is a great, moderately priced, Cantonese | | | | also doubles up as a venue for parties and receptions. |
| restaurant in Manhattan. The menu features the | | | | Indian - Darbar |
| inevitable Dim Sum treats. Jing Fong offers a casual | | | | Street Address: 152 E 46th St |
| dining experience, and is child friendly. | | | | Another spicy stop in New York City would be Darbar. |
| Italian - Babbo Ristorante e Enoteca | | | | There huge menu and great service will leave you |
| Street Address: 110 Waverly Place | | | | breathless. All the Indian favorites included, the menu |
| Awarded the Best New Restaurant Award for 1998 | | | | offers an extensive selection of Tandoori breads and |
| by the James Beard Foundation, Babbo Ristorante e | | | | goat, lamb, fish, poultry and vegetarian options on most |
| Enoteca specialises in fine Italian cuisine, using only the | | | | dishes. |
| freshest and most authentic ingredients. Renowned | | | | Moroccan - Sahara East |
| chef, Mario Batali whips up some of the best authentic | | | | Street Address: 184 1st Ave |
| Italian cuisine in the city. This NYC restaurant is a must | | | | Although it can get a little Pricey, Sahara East is a |
| for food lovers in the Big Apple. | | | | fantastic place to relax with a few friends. The fast |
| South African - i-Shebeen Madiba | | | | and efficient staff of Sahara East look after you as if |
| Street Address: 195 Dekalb Ave | | | | you were actually a guest in their home. Apart from |
| Boasted as the first and only South African restaurant | | | | the delicious Eastern dishes, Sahara East also offers |
| in New York City, i-Shebeen Madiba is a casual | | | | Hookah pipes and a range of flavors. Relax in the |
| evening out and serves not only traditional African | | | | smoking courtyard as the evening unfolds. |
| dishes, but also the internationally influenced meals (to | | | | Russian - Firebird Russian Restaurant |
| match South Africa's cultural diversity). This great NYC | | | | Street Address: 365 W 46th St |
| restaurant is a must visit. | | | | Firebird Russian Restaurant provides its customers |
| Pakistani - Pakistani Restaurant | | | | with a lavish evening of fine dining and a rich setting. |
| Street Address: 478 9th Ave | | | | Although slightly pricey, Firebird provides unsurpassed |
| As far as authenticity goes, the Pakistani restaurant | | | | value for money is its presentation and pizzazz. |
| hits the nail on the head for its culinary culture. The | | | | Firebird Russian Restaurant is closed on Mondays, and |
| warm, friendly staff offer Indian and Middle Eastern | | | | reservations are recommended. |
| platters, which have not been watered down for | | | | Irish - Muldoons Irish Pub |
| westerners. The meals are typically spicy and | | | | Street Address: 692 3rd Ave |
| invigorating, and the atmosphere and décor to | | | | Granted, Muldoon's is not the only Irish pub in New |
| match. | | | | York, but definitely worth the mention. This homely |
| Chinese - Shun Lee Palace | | | | New York pub is a great place to stop for a pub lunch, |
| Street Address: 155 East 55th Street | | | | or a few pints. The menu features specialty dishes |
| Established in 1971, Shun Lee Palace serve up | | | | from corned beef and cabbage to fish and chips. The |
| traditional Chinese delights from the Hunan, Beijing, | | | | friendly staff and typically Irish décor (and |
| Shanghai and Canton regions. | | | | selection of taps) will have eye smiling - Irish or |
| The menu offers fantastic surprises like grilled sea | | | | otherwise. |
| bass to hot & sour bean curd soup. A take-away | | | | Vietnamese - Banh Mi Saigon Bakery |
| menu is also available. | | | | Street Address: 138 Mott St |
| Spanish - Bolo | | | | Although it's only a take away based deli and bakery, |
| Street Address: 23 East 22 Street | | | | Banh Mi Saigon specializes in terrific sandwiches, and is |
| Bolo is a Spanish themed New York restaurant, with | | | | a must if you're passing by or required to make a |
| focus of flavor and zest. Surprisingly, the restaurant | | | | cross town journey. The prices are extremely |
| does not offer any Tapas, but the other spicy options | | | | reasonable, so reasonable perhaps it's worth a second |
| make up for it. The pricing is moderate to slightly | | | | visit. |
| expensive, but the casual atmosphere and colorful | | | | These are but a few of New York's finest |
| décor make up for it. | | | | restaurants. Enjoy the experience. |