5 Cheap Eats in NYC for Under $5: Part 2

New York City is home to some of the best food in the world. You can eat any type of cuisine at any time of day, and chances are it will be delicious. While it’s be easy to drop  $200 on a meal out, there are also plenty of cheap eats to be had.

I shared 5 cheap eats in NYC for under $5, and you guys loved it so much that I’m back with a  part 2!

Without further ado, here are 5 (more!) cheap eats in NYC for under $5

Ube Mochi Donut from Mochi Mochi Donut: $3.75

Mochi donuts are my new obsession. The are delightfully sweet with the perfect chewy mouth feel. Mochi Mochi Donut serves up tasty, cheap mochi donuts that you need to try.

Carne Asada Taco con Todo From Los Tacos #1: $4.75

Naming your restaurant “The Number 1 Taco”, is bold. And let me tell you, these tacos don’t disappoint. The ingredients are fresh, cooked perfectly, and loaded with flavor. My carne asada taco was well balanced in both texture and flavor, and the fresh tortilla held the mound of filling perfectly. (Click HERE for my Chelsea Market taco crawl!)

TIP: The line gets long. Go on an off day and off time to avoid the wait.

Cheese Slice from Sal & Carmine: $3

Sal and Carmine is a grungy hole in the wall that serves up solid pies on the Upper West Side. The crust is thin with an ideal level of chewiness. Each bite is heavy on the cheese and low on the sauce with plenty of flavor. In classic New York fashion, you’ll be served a piping hot slice. Practice self control to let it cool down to avoid ending up with a burned mouth like me.

Pork and Chive Dumplings: King Dumplings: $3.50

10 dumplings for $3.50 is a total steal, even compared to the frozen food aisle. These pan fried pork and chive dumplings from King Dumplings on the edge of Chinatown are thick and doughy with a nice juicy filling. While there could be a bit more filling, for $.35 a dumpling, you can’t be too mad.

Cinnamon Raisin Bagel from Best Bagel and Coffee: $1.70

New York bagels are something special, and Best Bagel and Coffee serves up, well, the best! Their bagels are huge with a podgy texture that is extremely  satisfying. The cinnamon raisin is perfectly sweet with just enough raisins.

Frugal Tip: buy a bagel plain and jazz it up at home to save some money.   paired this baby with peanut butter and banana.  

New York City can be mega expensive, but apart from rent, it doesn’t have to be. There are delicious frugal finds waiting around every corner—I’ve given you 10 eats in NYC for under $5!

Go forth, eat good food, and be frugal.