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