International food

Why Taste World Cuisine in New York?

• New York is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world! A fascinating melting pot that brings together immigrants from five continents. It is estimated that there are more than 180 different nationalities in New York. And therefore as many culinary specialties!
• The incredible cultural diversity of New York is indeed reflected in the restaurant offerings. You will find in New York all the world’s cuisines, from Mexican tacos to Indian curries, including traditional dishes from Africa or Eastern Europe. It’s the world on a plate!
• It’s impossible to present you the total number of international restaurants in New York as there are so many. But here is a selection of 5 addresses that are worth the detour. The idea is also to allow you to taste 5 totally different cooking styles and to travel through the different continents, from Europe to Asia.

The 5 Best World Cuisine Restaurants in New York

1. Tomiño Taberna Gallega

   Tomiño Taberna Gallega owes its name to a small village in northwestern Spain, Tomiño, in Galicia. The two Spanish chefs, Fran Novás and Rogelio Garcia, offer the main Spanish recipes: bacalao, chipirones, chorizo, menestra de verdura, pimientos del padron… You can also order Spanish wines from the Bierzo and Duero regions. A curiosity to note: this Spanish restaurant is located in the heart of Little Italy, the Italian district of New York.

   

   Address: 192 Grand Street, between Mulburry Street and Mott Street.

   Neighborhood: Little Italy.

   Metro: Canal St.

2. Buenos Aires Restaurant

   The owner of the Buenos Aires Restaurant decided to start because she could not find an Argentine restaurant to her taste in New York. The result? Authentic Argentine cuisine with notably the essential grilled meats. All of this obviously on a background of Argentine music.

   

   Address: 513 East 6th Street, between Avenue A and Avenue B.

   Neighborhood: East Village.

   Metro: Astor Pl.

3. La Palapa

   La Palapa brings Mexico to the heart of Manhattan. On the menu, authentic Mexican cuisine with tacos, salsa Pibil, quesadillas with cheese or huevos rancheros served with black beans, green tomato sauce, melted cheeses and guacamole. For breakfast, you will enjoy the Palapa’s yogurt, homemade. In any case, do not leave La Palapa without taking away some totopos, delicious cumin chips, grilled and salted.

   

   Address: 77 St Mark’s Place between 1st and 2nd Avenue.

   Neighborhood: East Village.

   Metro: Astor Pl.

4. Queen of Sheba

   Queen of Sheba is an Ethiopian restaurant located a few blocks from Times Square. The chef, Philipos Mengistu, arrived in the United States in 1990, with the idea of exporting Ethiopian cuisine to New York. He first had to save money and worked as a technician for Ethiopian Airways, then as a taxi driver. Finally, in 1999, he was able to launch his restaurant with a name that refers to the legend of the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon.

   

   Address: 650 10th Avenue, between 45th Street and 46th Street.

   Neighborhood: Hell’s Kitchen.

   Metro: 50 St.

5. Utsav

   Find all the flavors of India on your plate! Naan, samosa, tandoori, curry, fish… The variety of dishes offered by this restaurant will not leave you hungry. The restaurant is installed, between the Rockefeller Center and Times Square, in an elevated passage between 2 buildings and it spreads over 2 floors!

   

   Address: 1185 6th Avenue, between 46th Street and 47th Street.

   Neighborhood: Midtown.

   Metro: 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr.