Take a gastronomic journey around the world without leaving New York

With thousands of restaurants in New York City, there's always something new to try. One of the impressive features of the gastronomic life of the city is a wide selection of international cuisine. New York City has it all, from superbly cooked Chinese soup dumplings to classic American chicken waffles. Edition afar.com invites your inner gourmet to go on a round-the-world gastronomic journey without leaving New York.

China in New York: Tender Soup Dumplings at Joe's Shanghai

New York is obsessed with xiao long bao, or soup dumplings, which originated in Shanghai in the XNUMXth century. One of the best places in the city where you can try them is Joe's Shanghai. It opened in Flushing in 1994 and became so popular overnight that it opened a second location in Manhattan's Chinatown the following year. To this day, locals and tourists flock to both cafes to try handmade steam dumplings with hot meat broth. They are of two types: with pork meat or with crabs and pork. Bite off a small piece of dumpling, drink with a spoonful of broth. And then eat the rest of the dumpling, including the piece of juicy meat inside.

New York Italy: The Perfect Pizza at Lucali

They may have their own way of making pizza in New York these days, but the origins of the dish are Italian. There are plenty of decent options in town, from Di Fara and Totonno's to Joe's Pizza and Roberta's. Therefore, it is impossible to name the best pizzeria in the city, but lucali - one of the main contenders for this title. At this Brooklyn-based establishment that opened in 2006 in Carroll Gardens, chef Mark Iacono does things the old-fashioned way. Hand knead the dough and leave it for 24 hours. He then garnishes the crusts with homemade marinated tomatoes and bakes everything in a wood-fired oven to create his trademark thin, crispy crust.

There is only one pizza on the menu - with basil. But you can add toppings like pepperoni, mushrooms and marinated artichokes, or order one of Lucali's famous calzones.

Tip: Line up at the pizzeria at 16:00 pm to get your name on the list, then stop by the liquor store while you wait.

Banquet in Ukrainian style in the East Village: legendary dumplings in Veselka

The soup and sandwich kiosk has become a popular New York establishment. Restaurant Veselka, opened in 1954 in the heart of the East Village, offers homemade Ukrainian cuisine 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For many years, NYU students and families with Ukrainian roots have gathered here for four or eight dollar dumplings. They can be ordered boiled or fried; in classic versions - with meat, potatoes, cheese, cabbage and mushrooms. There are also non-traditional options - with arugula and goat cheese, ribs and bacon, egg and cheese. Whatever you choose, ask for some sour cream and caramelized onions before serving - and you are guaranteed a gastronomic buzz.

On the subject: The legendary restaurant Veselka can hardly cope with the influx of those who want to support Ukrainians: managers work 10-12 hours a day

Flavors of Asia at Bhanchha Ghar, Potala, Maharaja Sweets and Mustang Thakali Kitchen

This walkable area of ​​Queens offers a wide range of Indian cuisine with a selection of restaurants. Compare spicy Nepalese chicken momos with silky skin at a restaurant Bhanchha Ghar with lush Tibetan dishes with beef or herbs at the nearby Potala Restaurant. As for Indian sweets, try the delicate confectionery called mithai in Maharaja Sweets. For something really special, order curry yoshi with chutney or sukuti (cured meat) with pumpkin “sauce” at the restaurant Mustang Thakali Kitchen.

Authentic American food at Melba's

В Melba's the standard chicken and waffle dish is as American as it gets. Here it is presented as fried chicken topped with eggnog waffles and a dollop of strawberry butter. This dish won a Food Network competition from Bobby Flay. Melba's other gastronomic masterpieces include fried catfish with chipotle mayonnaise, as well as ribs stewed in red wine.

Israeli Traditions in New York: Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Bagels at Russ & Daughters

Few things are more New York than a bagel topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon. This tradition originated in the Jewish eateries that proliferated on the Lower East Side in the early 1900s and brought Jewish cuisine into New York culture. Today you can buy bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon in almost every store in the city. However, the best of them can still be found in the legendary Russ & Daughters, which opened in 1914 and is still a favorite with local gourmets.

Russ & Daughters uses handmade bagels from the Bagel Hole, organic cream cheese from a California dairy and seven different types of smoked salmon of your choice. There is always a line here, especially on weekend mornings and Jewish holidays, there are no empty seats, except for a small bench outside. But it's worth it.

Havana in New York: Cuban sandwiches and fried chicken at Margon

Tucked away among skyscrapers and white-lined restaurants in the city center, a simple restaurant Morgan opened in 1970. It is still one of the best places in the city to serve Cuban cuisine. What it lacks in service, it more than makes up for in taste. One of the most popular dishes on the menu is the classic Cuban sandwich with baked pork, salami, ham and Swiss cheese. All this is wrapped in a delicious crispy grilled bun smeared with mayonnaise and garlic. Also try chicken fricassee, a perfectly fried quarter of chicken stewed in garlic sauce with white wine.