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Noop
365 Broome St., between Elizabeth
St. and Mott St.
646-613-8890
The best additive-free Chinese food in town, Noop!
will bring fragrant fried rice, delicate beef redang and
divine mango chicken directly to your door, along with
creamy coconut and honey dew milk shakes.
• Minimum: $8
• Delivery area:.within six blocks
• Hours of delivery: Mon. - Thu., 11 a.m.
- 10 p.m.; Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun., noon
- 10 p.m.
• Credit cards: no
• Keeps address on file: no
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Viet-Nam
Banh Mi So 1
369 Broome St., between Mott St. and
Elizabeth St.
212-219-8341
Longing for a Vietnamese-style meatball sub? Viet-Nam
Banh Mi So 1 makes 11 types of delectable sandwiches ($2.75-$3.95),
mostly featuring pork or chicken although there are a
few veggie options.
• Minimum: $16
• Delivery area: within five blocks
• Hours of delivery: Sun. - Fri., 8 a.m. -
9 p.m.; Sat., 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
• Credit cards: no
• Keeps address on file: yes |
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Masuya
131 Rivington St., at Norfolk St.
212-260-4555
There's nothing fishy about the lunch special of miso
soup, mixed salad and three sushi rolls for $8.95.
• Minimum: $6 for cash orders, $15 for credit
cards.
• Delivery area: Battery Park to 16th St.
• Hours of delivery: Mon. - Thu., 11:30 a.m.
- 10:30 p.m.; Fri. - Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Sun,
noon - 10:30 p.m.
• Credit cards: yes
• Keeps address on file: yes |
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Rush
Hour
134 Ludlow St., at Rivington St.
212-979-9211
Pick from the Seven Wonder Burgers of the World, each
named after a country and featuring a particular condiment—the
Mexican ($5.50) has an avocado spread while the Caribbean
($5.50) is topped with fresh pineapple.
• Minimum: $8
• Delivery area:. Mercer St. to 10th St., Ave. D to Third Ave.
• Hours of delivery: Sun. - Thu., 11 a.m.
- 2 a.m.; Fri. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.
• Credit cards: no
• Keeps address on file: no
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Chinatown
Jaya
90 Baxter St. between White St. and Walker
St.
212-219-3331
Malaysian
The delicate flavors of Malaysian cuisine are skillfully blended
with Chinese, Thai and Indian influences at Jaya. The homemade roti canai ($2.50), a fluffy Malaysian/Indian
pancake, comes with a succulent curry dipping sauce. Regulars
gobble up mango chicken in spicy chili basil sauce ($10) and
laksa, chicken and egg noodle in curry broth ($7). Barbecue
fans will savor the pork chop with salt and pepper ($8.95 lunch
/ $9.95 dinner), which is marinated in Malaysian sauce and then
lightly fried, while fish lovers relish stingray in lotus leaf
($12.95 lunch / $14.95 dinner), country-style stir-fried clams
($10.95 lunch / $13.95 dinner) and the seasonal steamed tilapia
fish with spicy black bean sauce (price varies). Skip the limited
dessert list and finish with a variety of sweet, fresh fruit
juices including pineapple, carrot and litchi ($1.75 - $2.25).
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Wall St. to 14th St., West and East sides.
Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: Lunch menu available Mon. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 4
p.m.
Little Charlie's Clam Bar
19 Kenmare St. between Elizabeth St. and
Bowery
212-431-6443
Italian, Seafood
Something's always on fire at Little Charlie's, but don't worry:
it's the hot sauce, not the kitchen. The steady stream of New
York's Bravest going in and out the front door comes from nearby
Engine 9, a.k.a. the Chinatown Dragonfighters, who favor the foot-long, overstuffed heroes ($10). Besides the hefty meatball
sub, other favorites include eggplant parmigiana ($10.50), linguini
in red or white clam sauce ($13.50), sautéed shrimp and
calamari with hot peppers ($11.50), chicken cacciatore ($12.50)
and the rigatoni alla putanesca ($12.50). Charlie's is particularly
revered for its homemade sauces but a warning—even the Dragonfighters
admit that they can't handle the hot stuff. Unless you've got
a Teflon tongue, save yourself some pain and ask for medium
or mild.
Minimum: none for cash deliveries; $25 minimum for credit
card orders
Delivery area: within six blocks; anywhere
in Manhattan or Jersey City for orders over $25
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Credit cards: $25 minimum
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: Feel like cooking yourself? Order Charlie's
delicious sauces in ½ pint or quart containers.
Website: littlecharliesclambar.com
Rice
227 Mott St., between Spring St. and Prince
St.
212-226-5775
Asian Fusion
Forget everything you thought you knew about nature's most ubiquitous
grain. Once you've tasted Rice's moist green eponymous dish infused
with cilantro, parsley and spinach, or the sticky and tender
Thai black rice steamed in coconut milk (both $2.50 for small,
$3.50 for large), you'll never eat Uncle Ben's again. If complex
carbs aren't your thing, try the delicious satay ($5 for small,
$9 for large) with your choice of marinated shrimp, chicken
or tofu, or the tea-smoked salmon salad on mixed greens with
ginger hoisin vinaigrette ($8). There are also a plethora of
enticing fusion specialties such as Thai coconut curry shrimp ($6.50
for small, $10.50 for large). Dishes are complemented by delectable homemade dressings
and sauces including avocado and poblano, chipotle and roasted
peppers, potent garlic, miso, mango chutney and salsa fresca.
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Canal St. to 8th St., Ave. A to Sixth Ave.
Hours of delivery: noon - midnight
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: delicious non-alcoholic beverages and desserts
are available such as Thai iced coffee ($1.75), pressed juices (made
daily; $2-$3.50), birch beer ($2), sorbets ($3), gelatos ($3)
and Thai banana leaf wrap ($1.50-$2.50)
Website: riceny.com
City Hall
Bits Bites & Baguettes
22 Park Pl., between Church St. and Broadway
212-374-1111
American
This plucky little deli almost went out of business after September
11th, but thanks in large part to the consistent patronage of
city council members it has bounced back stronger than ever.
Whenever City Hall has a major function or a marathon legislative
session, Bits Bites & Baguettes sends over platters of fabulous
hors d'oeuvres: filet mignon bruschetta ($4.50), bocconini skewers
($2.75) and a plethora of wraps, big deli-style sandwiches and
a few cold salads like poached cold salmon ($10.95). Individual
orders can also be accommodated. Harried aides are on the phone
at all hours ordering one of the prix-fixe lunches: any kind
of sandwich, side of country style potato salad and sweet treat
platter ($12.95).
Minimum: none
Delivery area: 10-block radius for personal orders. Large
orders delivered throughout the city.
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: Caters large parties.
Website: bagandco.com
The Little Place
61 Warren St., between W. Broadway and
Church St.
212-528-3175
Mexican/Latin
A traditional American diner with a Mexican twist, The Little
Place has replaced standards like burgers and fries with quesadillas
($6.75), massive burritos ($5.75), tostadas ($6.50) and tacos
($5.75). Portions are hearty and come with beans and rice on
the side. Included on the menu under the heading "American
Dishes" are grilled chicken sandwiches and chicken wraps
($7), chili ($4.50) and blintzes ($2.75). But for the really
good stuff, stick with the tamales ($2) and chilaquiles ($6.50).
Minimum: $10
Delivery area: Canal St. to Battery Park, FDR Dr. to the
Westside Hwy.
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 9:30
a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat. - Sun., 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: also delivers great fruit pies ($3.25), cakes
($3.50) and homemade pink lemonade ($1.75).
Website: thelittleplace.com
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Published May 31, 2004
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