Chinatown/City Hall
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Noop
365 Broome St., between Elizabeth and Mott Sts.
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
Viet-Nam Banh Mi So 1
369 Broome St., between Mott and Elizabeth Sts.
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
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
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:. North to 10th St., between Ave. D and Third Ave.; South to Mercer St.
• 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
City Hall (Cont'd)
Nagoya
63 Reade St., between Church St. and Broadway
212-385-1910

Japanese
Although Nagoya bills itself as a fast-food restaurant, there's nothing assembly-line-like about the food. Each dish is painstakingly prepared and artfully presented. Check out the a la carte sushi menu, where you can choose between yellowtail, salmon, eel, tuna, crab and a host of other options ($1.35 - $5.75). There's also the special rolls section, which offers deluxe and regular sushi and sashimi rolls for $10.95. All three types of tempura (chicken, shrimp and vegetable; $7) are outstanding and the numerous teriyaki dishes ($7) also travel well. For larger orders, try one of the Party Pleasin' Platters like the Party Tray ($37.50): chicken, beef and salmon teriyaki, shumai, tempura and Tokyo fried chicken.

Minimum: $7
Delivery area: within eight blocks
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat., noon - 10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Ruben's Empanadas
64 Fulton St., at Gold St.
212-962-5330
South American
Despite being completely devoid of grease—usually considered an essential flavoring in empanadas—these fist-sized, dough-wrapped concoctions are addictively delicious. Although everyone has his or her own favorite, the cooks report three clear winners: creamy broccoli, mozzarella and ricotta; warm and gooey ham and cheese; and the chicken breast in béchamel sauce (all $3.50). Breakfast empanadas come stuffed with sausage and eggs, or veggie and eggs ($3.50) and for dessert, they overflow with cherries, apples or guavas ($1.75).

Minimum: none
Delivery area: approximately ten blocks
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Credit cards: no
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: Ruben's delivers large orders for catering and prepares cocktail-sized empanadas with two days notice. You can also buy packages of empanada shells in whole wheat or regular.
Spaghetti Western
59 Reade St., between Church St. and Broadway
212-513-1333

Italian/Pizza
Serving the best pizza you'll find south of Canal St., Spaghetti Western is on the speed dial of just about every clerk working in the nearby courthouse. The perfect slices—thin or thick crust—arrive dripping with warm cheese, oregano and virgin olive oil. Small individual pizzas ($7.50-$8.95) can be topped with any combination of mushrooms, pesto, garlic, and all the usual meats. There's even a low-cholesterol version comprised entirely of fresh veggies. Hearty pasta dishes ($8.50-$9.95) like penne, ravioli, gnocchi and spinach lasagna come with fresh garlic bread.

Minimum: $10
Delivery area: within six blocks
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Sat., 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: caters large parties
Spice Grill
18 Murray St., between Church St. and Broadway
212-791-3511

Indian
The dosas (South Indian crepes) are spectacular and come plain ($7) or stuffed ($10) with fillings like potatoes, spinach, rice and chicken tikka. The tandoori meats, particularly the chicken and the lamb (both $14), are succulent and tangy. Seafood dishes are also strong, but the shrimp balchao ($17)—tiger shrimp stir-fried with palm vinegar, fresh veggies and finished in a coconut tomato broth—is a standout.

Minimum: $20
Delivery area: anywhere below Canal St.
Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., noon - 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.; Sat., 6 p.m.-10 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Tandoor Palace
88 Fulton St., at Gold St.
212-349-7643

Indian
Although this sliver of a restaurant couldn't possibly have its own vegetable garden growing out back, all of its ingredients taste like they were just plucked from the earth. Savory samosas ($2), hearty matar ($5.25) and saag paneer ($5.25) leave you swooning and sated. The meat dishes, particularly the lamb curry ($6.50) and shrimp vindaloo ($8.95), combine the perfect amounts of creaminess and spice. All the curry dishes ($5.95-$6.95) can be modified to suit your taste buds—mild, medium or hot—and come with rice or nan, salad and raita. There are many biryani choices too: vegetable, lamb, goat and shrimp ($5.95-$8.95) and for dessert there's mango ice cream ($2).

Minimum: $8
Delivery area: within 20 blocks
Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Credit cards: yes
Keeps address on file: no
Take note: daily lunch specials range from $5-$7.
Texas Rotisserie & Grill
94 Fulton St., between William St. and Gold St.
212-566-6692

BBQ
Tender, crispy rotisserie chicken (quarter for $7.95, half for $10.95 or a whole boneless chicken breast, $11.95) delivered in less than twenty minutes is reason enough to call this Manhattan mini-chain, but the hot sides are almost better than the signature dish. Real mashed potatoes with garlic and butter ($2.50), whipped sweet potatoes ($2.50), deep-dish cornbread ($1.05), macaroni and cheese ($2.50)…the list goes on and on. If your waistline can stand it, the jumbo brownies ($3.25) and pecan pie ($3.50) are highly recommended—one chocolaty and thick, the other luxuriously filled with sweet treacle and nuts.

Minimum: $8 for cash, $10 for credit cards
Delivery area: anywhere below Canal St.
Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - midnight
Credit cards: $10 minimum
Keeps address on file: yes
Take note: you can order online at their website
Website: texasrotisserie.com
 
 
 

Published May 31, 2004