NewYork –
- Jaiya Thai (Good spicy thai food)
- Mamoun’s Falafel or Taim Falafel (Both are good and have amazing sauce). Both are hole-in-the-wall type of place.
- Hangawi (Very expensive and upscale – if you are in the mood to celebrate). Awesome ambience and Asian food. Reservation recommended.
- Max Brenner Chocolate Factory (Amazing place for dessert)
- Kati Roll (There are a few of them, try the one near Times Square)
- Many good Indian restaurants on Lexington avenue – Try Dhaba
- Vatan Indian in New York
- Dirt Candy for vegan food
- Rice to riches in NYC for dessert
- Rabdi Malpua in mithaas New Jersey
- Tangra Masala in Queens for Indo Chinese
D.C
- Amsterdam Falafel
- Das Ethiopian
Some more in NY that were shared by KVites –
1. Joe’s pizza, famous for their slice but just grab n go
2.Adrienne’s pizza – sit down but quick service
3. Lombardi pizza – Almost a tourist trap but good pizza
4. Artichoke pizza
5. Haru Sushi
6. Toto Ramen
7.Indi Kitchen (India chat)
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Few others that we tried and would recommend –
1. Maoz Falafel in NY
2. Mai Thai in Georgetown, D.C area
We didn’t try Rasika in D.C (an upscale Indian restaurant ) but heard about it from few local folks and also from folks in D.C..