From Chinatown to K-Town: NYC's Best Asian Eats

Craving the best bagel in New York City? At NYC Food Spots, we've scoured the five boroughs to bring you the ultimate list of must-try eats. From a classic lox sandwich at Russ & Daughters to a perfect slice at Joe's Pizza, here are our top picks for 2025.

Top 5 Bagel Shops in NYC

• Russ & Daughters (179 E Houston St) – iconic lox and bagels since 1914
• Ess-a-Bagel (831 3rd Ave) – boiled and baked to perfection
• Absolute Bagels (2788 Broadway) – hand-rolled, sesame-crusted
• Tompkins Square Bagels (165 Avenue A) – everything bagel with scallion cream cheese
• Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company (221 W 38th St) – chewy and fresh daily

Best Pizza by the Slice

• Joe's Pizza (7 Carmine St) – classic NY slice since 1975
• Lombardi's (32 Spring St) – first pizzeria in America, coal-oven
• Prince Street Pizza (27 Prince St) – spicy pepperoni square
• Artichoke Basille's (328 E 14th St) – artichoke slice with creamy sauce
• Lucali (575 Henry St, Brooklyn) – thin-crust masterpiece

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