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Takeout in Hells Kitchen
So I’ve been sick for most of the week. A sick nomad is not a good thing so I’m taking this Friday night to make sure I’m better. And since I haven’t been out at all this week, pretty much every meal has been takeout. Below is a list of spots, in order of preference, but everything was pretty good. There is such an incredible number of restaurants on 9th avenue.
#1 B-bap
I love Bee Bim Bap and my host Joaquin had never had it. You can build your own, but I went for the classic and got Joaq the spicy chicken. The chili sauce is pretty awesome.
Coban Salatasi (cucumber and tomato salad) and tavuk corbasi (chicken soup) were the start to my recovery. The guy running the show was very appreciative of my greeting him in Turkish. Just say “merhaba” and you’ll probably get a free piece of baklava.
Burger was just okay, but I really enjoyed my mint chocolate chip shakes and I liked the slightly soggy fries.
This one was actually delivery, but the quart of Matzoh ball noodle soup is perfect for being sick. I also ordered the pastrami sandwich which was so big it lasted me three days. Overpriced, but I knew that going in.
Nice Avegolemon soup, but overpriced “middle east salad.” Not sure I would go back for takeout.
#6 Fresco
One of Joaquin’s go to spots. They had a pretty good Cobb Salad with a ton of chicken.
#7 Burrito Box
Tiny hole in the wall. Standard mexican fair but they do have vegan options if you are into that.
Did I miss any of your favorite takeout spots in Hells Kitchen?
Tomorrow is the real food excitement. We are headed up to Harlem where Joaquin grew up for some soul food at a local church!
