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