East Village Nearby: Lower East Side   Two Boots 37 Ave. A, between 2nd and 3rd Sts. 212-505-2276 Although the Bayou Beast ($16.95 for med) comes with barbecue shrimp, andouille sausage, jalapeño peppers and mozzarella, the plain pie ($11.50 for medium) wins hands-down over more exotic combos. • Minimum: $10 • Delivery area:.Grand to 14th Sts., Ave. D to Third Ave. • Hours of delivery: daily, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. • Credit cards: yes • Keeps address on file: no • Website: twoboots.com Hot Bagels 203 E. Houston St, between Ludlow St. and Orchard St. 212-533-1501 Scrumptious homemade bagels, pastries and cookies that will reconvert you to carbs. • Minimum: $10 • Delivery area: Immediate area only • Hours of delivery: 24 hours • Credit cards: no • Keeps address on file: no Schiller's Liquor Bar 131 Rivington St., at Norfolk St. 212-260-4555 Keith McNally's superb bistro cooks up juicy charcoal-grilled hamburgers ($9) that arrive hot and flavorful. Even the skinny fries survive the trip. • Minimum: none, but won't deliver just dessert. • Delivery area: Grand to 14th Sts., Lafayette St. to Ave. B • Hours of delivery: 6 p.m.-11 p.m. • Credit cards: yes • Keeps address on file: no Mee Noodle Shop 219 First Ave., between 13th St. and 14th St. 212-995-0333 Claim to fame: Mee was the late Allen Ginsberg's favorite Chinese restaurant. If that doesn't convince you, try the Mee Fun with chicken ($6.20) or the crispy scallion pancakes ($2.30). They'll turn you into a believer. • Minimum: $10 • Delivery area:. Houston St. to 23rd St., Ave. B to Third Ave. • Hours of delivery: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. • Credit cards: American Express only • Keeps address on file: no A Salt & Battery 80 Second Ave., between 4th St. and 5th St. 212-254-6610 British The delectable fish-and-chips at A Salt and Battery go limp during delivery, but the homemade meat pies survive the journey with their tastiness intact. Order a rich steak-and-kidney or minced-beef-and-onion pie ($4.50), complemented by a side of mushy peas ($2.50)--a soupy concoction of, well, mushy peas with a hint of mint--then smother it all with gravy. The whole shebang is decadent and delicious. Not surprisingly, it goes great with Boddingtons beer, which is also available. Minimum: none Delivery area: Delancey to 23rd Sts., Broadway/Fifth Ave. to FDR Hours of delivery: daily, 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: yes Website: asaltandbattery.com Café Himalayan 78 E. 1st St., near First Ave. 212-358-0160 Himilayan The cramped kitchen of this tiny eatery churns out tasty, homemade Himalayan cuisine. Chasha Shamdey ($6.50), a delicate chicken curry made with homemade yogurt, is a light yet filling entrée. The Tsel Nezom ($6.50), a spicy vegetarian dish of mushrooms, zucchini, carrots and spinach, comes with fragrant jasmine rice. As to the scrumptious litchi mango lassi ($3.75), it's as much a dessert as it is a drink. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: Delancey St. to 14th St., Ave. C to Broadway Hours of delivery: Tue.- Sat., 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: no Crif Dogs 113 St. Mark's Pl., between First Ave. and Ave. A 212-614-2728 American/ Hot Dogs As the name implies, Crif Dogs is the joint to call for franks which arrive fast with a minimum of sogginess. (The fries are another story). The Chihuahua ($3.25), a pork dog wrapped in bacon then slathered with avocado and sour cream is strangely fabulous while two New Yorkers ($1.50 each), beef franks topped with ketchup, mustard and atomic-green relish, can make an equally satisfying meal. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: Delancey St. to 14th St., Ave. C to Sixth Ave. Hours of delivery: Sun. - Mon., noon - midnight; Tue. - Thu., noon - 2 a.m.; Fri. - Sat., noon - 4 a.m. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: no East Village Thai 32 E. 7th St., between Second Ave. and Third Ave. 212-673-4610 Thai Don't let the generic name deter you: This unassuming eatery serves some of the best Thai food in the neighborhood. Start off with the fried tofu appetizer with tamarind sauce and chopped peanuts ($4.50) or the sweet and incredibly spicy tom yum soup ($4.00). Traditional entrées include chicken green curry ($7.75) and the fiery Pad Kee Mao ($7.75), a broad noodle dish with grilled beef and vegetables. The saucy concoctions always arrive hot, and regulars claim that if you end your order with the phrase "kap koon kah" ("thank you" in Thai), you just may get a discount. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: Houston St. to 14th St., Ave. C to Broadway Hours of delivery: Mon. - Sat., 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: no Lil' Frankie's 19 First Ave. between 1st St. and 2nd St. 212-420-4900 Pizza/Italian Lil' Frankie's 12-to-14-inch, thin-crust pies are cooked in a 900-degree, wood-burning oven and arrive at your door crisp and soft in all the right places. Pizza Polpettine with fresh sage, tomato and mini-meatballs is a standout as is the Pizza Salsiccia with homemade sausage and wild fennel. (Both are $9.95 for 12-inch, $12.95 for 14-inch.) Although you're probably used to ignoring the greens at other pizzerias, the Lil' Frankie's Salad ($8.75) is surprisingly hearty with delicately grilled vegetables enhanching the arugula. Hey, you might as well try to be healthy. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: Canal St. to 14th St., Ave. D to Broadway Hours of delivery: Sun. - Thu., 11:30 a.m. - 1:40 a.m.; Fri. - Sat., noon - 3:45 a.m. Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: no Website: lilfrankies.com Mama's Food Shop 200 E. 3rd St., between Ave. A and Ave. B 212-777-4425 Southern/Soul Ten bucks buys quite a filling meal at Mama's: Meatloaf, fried chicken, grilled salmon or roasted chicken come with one hearty side like creamy mashed potatoes or honey-glazed sweet potatoes. Even the vegetables taste sinful! Whatever combo you choose, you're guaranteed to have leftovers. Beware! Since Mama's makes food all day in large batches and doesn't keep it hot, your dinner may arrive a disconcerting blend of warm, tepid and cold. Minimum: $10 Delivery area: Delancey St. to 14th St., Ave. D to Fourth Ave. Hours of delivery: Mon. - Sat., 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.; Sun., closed Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: no Website: mamasfoodshop.com San Loco 151 Ave. A, between 9th St. and 10th St. 212-982-5653 or 124 Second Ave., between 7th St. and St. Mark's Pl. 212-260-7948 Mexican Whether you call the cuisine Mexican-American or, egad, Fresh Mex, San Loco scores low on the authenticity scale. However, this solid Manhattan mini-chain is prized for its cheap and tasty south-of-the-border fare. The Guaco Loco, a hard taco shell wrapped around a soft tortilla smothered in homemade guacamole, is only $3. Overflowing with beans, cheese and your choice of beef, chicken or catfish, it's the perfect paradox of hot and cold, crunchy and soft. With two East Village locations and delivery extending until 4 a.m. on weekends, San Loco provides divine intervention for a case of the late night munchies. Minimum: $5 Delivery area: Canal to 20th Sts., FDR to Mercer St. Hours of delivery: Sun. - Thu., noon - midnight; Fri. - Sat., noon - 4 a.m. Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: no Website: sanloco.com Sugar Sweet Sunshine 126 Rivington St., between Norfolk St. and Essex St. 212- 995-1960 Desserts Need a homemade birthday cake and two-dozen cupcakes delivered directly to your door? Sugar Sweet Sunshine owners (and former Magnolia Bakery co-workers) Debbie Weiner and Peggy Williams are happy to accommodate you. Sinful treats include lemon cupcakes ($1.50 each), a gooey, old-school banana pudding ($3.25 for 12 oz.), and the Sexy Red Velvet Cake topped with a fluffy half-meringue, half-buttercream white frosting. Cakes, which start at $32 for a 9-inch two-layer, can be decorated for an extra fee. Minimum: none but there is a delivery fee based on your location, usually $15 and up Delivery area: Manhattan Hours of delivery: Mon. - Fri., 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: no Website: sugarsweetsunshine.com Teresa's 103 First Ave., between 6th St. and 7th St. 212-228-0604 Polish/American The Manhattan outpost of the beloved Brooklyn eatery, Teresa's serves a combination of filling Polish fare and American brunch favorites. Although the homemade chicken soup with skinny noodles ($2.50) may not cure the common cold, it does wonders for a hangover. And you can always feed your fever with a Swiss cheese and tomato omelet ($4.75) or blueberry and cheese blintzes ($6.50). Everything comes in sturdy plastic containers that you can wash out and use again. Minimum: none Delivery area: Rivington to 14th Sts., Ave. D to Broadway Hours of delivery: Sun. - Thu., 7 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Fri. - Sat., 7 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. Credit cards: yes Keeps address on file: no Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop 127 Rivington St., between Norfolk St. and Essex St. 212-982-1690 Sandwiches/Salads Since Tiny's is aptly named (it has exactly six seats), you're better off ordering in. The menu is loaded with great sandwiches that travel well, including excellent choices for vegetarians. The veggie burger-dubbed Big Mack Daddy ($6.50)--is loaded with tofu bacon, pickles, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, mustard and special sauce on a brioche bun. For carnivores, the hot roast beef sandwich with grilled red peppers and sautéed onions ($7.50) becomes a rich and tangy treat with the addition of hot chipotle mayo. Delivery is on the slow side, so call in your order as soon as you feel hunger pangs. Minimum: $7 Delivery area: Canal to 5th Sts., Ave. D to Bowery Hours of delivery: daily, noon - 10:30 p.m. Credit cards: no Keeps address on file: no Website: tinysgiant.com     Published May 31, 2004