Good value in New York

12 places for Good value in New York, picked by creators — with what they said.

• Adel's Famous Halal Food — National Geographic
  Praised the tender lamb mixed with several sauces for a salty, spicy flavor balanced by sweetness, the rice for being fragrant and fluffy, and the chicken for being moist from marinating, saying 'the wait was completely worth it.'
  Heads up: The line can stretch all the way to the corner at the end of the block, meaning a substantial wait.
• Jin Mei Dumpling — TOPJAW
  Highlighted the crispy texture from one side being seared hard, and the great value at 33 cents apiece.
  Heads up: There's a line every day, and 15 dumplings is a lot to eat alone.
• Cheong Fun Cart — TOPJAW
  Said the big, chewy rice rolls paired with peanut sauce and chili were really delicious.
  Heads up: It's a nameless street cart, making it hard to find the exact name.
• Double Crispy Bakery — TOPJAW
  Said the thick, egg-rich egg tarts and lemon buns were delicious, and the staff were friendly.
  Heads up: Regretted not ordering the pork bun.
• David's Brisket House — Jon Barr
  A budget-friendly pastrami option, and unusual for New York, you can choose your portion size.
• The New York Hot Dog King — National Geographic
  Praised as cheap and fast, with the jumbo hot dog's juiciness contrasting nicely with the tang of the sauerkraut, calling it one of the best hot dogs in New York.
  Heads up: A street cart in front of the Met with no seating, so you eat standing up.
• Wo Hop — TOPJAW
  Called it an incredible deal, saying $90 could feed 20 people.
  Heads up: Mentioned as a recommendation in the video but not actually visited.
• Stone Street Coffee — ur mom ashley
  She said the iced latte is quite affordable and delicious.
• L Train Vintage — ur mom ashley
  She said it's essentially the only thrift store in all of New York with reasonable prices.
• Magnolia Bakery — Jon Barr
  The classic banana pudding, small size, is still a great deal at $4.95 and hasn't disappointed in years. Bleecker Street is a pretty neighborhood, great for a stroll with it in hand.
  Heads up: Pre-ordering online lets you skip the line; otherwise the wait can be long depending on the time. The cupcakes are unremarkable.
• Joe's Shanghai — Jon Barr
  Moved to the Bowery in 2019, giving it a bigger space and shorter waits; the broth is flavorful, and the pork and crab dumplings are especially good. Prices are reasonable.
  Heads up: Cash only (though there's an ATM inside), there's still a wait despite more seating, and 80-90% of customers are tourists. Some say the non-soup dumpling dishes are unremarkable.
• Gray's Papaya — Jon Barr
  Wildly cheap prices — one hot dog for $3.25, two plus a tropical drink for $6.95 — and it's a New York institution over 50 years old. Coffee plus a breakfast sandwich for $3 might be the cheapest breakfast in Manhattan.
  Heads up: There's no seating whatsoever and the setup is very bare-bones; while the breakfast menu is cheap, a neighborhood bodega might be better for a dollar or two more.

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