My Restaurant Pics for Great Eating in Manhattan

I%26#39;ve been living in Manhattan for six years and have never thought to post any of my personal opinions or experiences regarding GREAT, INEXPENSIVE restaurants to eat in when in Manhattan. So, I hope some of you can reap the benefits of my experience. Here are my favorites:

Indian Food: Raj Mahal (6th Street, bet 1st %26amp; 2nd Avenues) Dinner Specials are $9.95 and include soup, hot meat or vegetable samosa appetizer, choice of main course, a glass of soda, and pudding. The soup is delicious. As is the samosa. We have in the past asked them to give us the Chicken Tikka Masala as the main course (even though it isn%26#39;t on the specials menu) and pay an extra $1 or $2. It is the best we%26#39;ve ever had. Creamy with large pieces of chicken. We are not crazy about the pudding, but to each his own. This is in our opinion, the best Indian Restaurant in NYC. On the weekends they even have live music.

Mexican Food: Maryanne%26#39;s (corner of 5th Street and 2nd Avenue) Most entrees cost $8-$12 and include beans and rice. Lots of food for a small price. Like Sangria? a Half pitcher is only $9 and fills 4 cups. This is our favorite restaurant in all of NYC.

Thai: Sea (2nd Ave- near 5th Street) Most meals are between $8-$12. Try the Rama The King entree... delicious peanut sauce.

BBQ: Ok, while its not the best out there, you can%26#39;t beat the prices at the Dallas BBQ restaurants that are all over NYC. Most meals are $10-$12 and include cornbread and a baked potato. The ribs are outstanding. Get HUGE alcoholic Pina Colada or Strawberry Daquiri for only $8.

I%26#39;ll post more if I think of any more great restaurants!

My Restaurant Pics for Great Eating in Manhattan

It sounds great especially good for travelers on a budget as well!

My Restaurant Pics for Great Eating in Manhattan

The East Village is chock full of great, inexpensive places to eat.

For more info on them log onto www.menupages.com, click on East Village and check them out.

I will add:

Little Poland

Veselka

Fruitti di Mare

Cacio %26amp; Pepe

Veneiros (for dessert)

Gem Spa (for an egg cream)

Thanks!

I would suggest, if you haven%26#39;t already, please add your reviews to Menupages and Citysearch. Those sites are very helpful and popular:

www.menupages.com

www.newyork.citysearch.com

You can also join in Voyagereuse%26#39;s ';sticky'; on Dining at the top of this forum

If you like MaryAnn%26#39;s, try El Cantinero on University around 11th Street. Another great inexpenisve Mexican place with no gimmicks.

BTW, welcome to NYC, ';rookie';. ;o)

Thanks!

I would suggest, if you haven%26#39;t already, please add your reviews to Menupages and Citysearch. Those sites are very helpful and popular:

www.menupages.com

www.newyork.citysearch.com

You can also join in Voyagereuse%26#39;s ';sticky'; on Dining at the top of this forum

If you like MaryAnn%26#39;s, try El Cantinero on University around 11th Street. Another great inexpenisve Mexican place with no gimmicks.

BTW, welcome to NYC, ';rookie';. ;o)

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