Inexpensive Theatre District Food Recommendations?- Page 2

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 5:53pm

If you order carefully (soup and salad), Junior's can be very reasonable and GOOD.

[Melissa25]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 6:09pm

Another vote for Turco.

I also really like the sausage pizza at Little Italy on 45th (5/6th).

[Robbie2]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 8:05pm

Grab a gyro at Turco, burger at Shake Shack or the hood diner Westway

[darquegk]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 8:27pm

The Theatre Row Diner was my go to in 2016. But it’s gone now…

[RippedMan]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 8:33pm

Chipotle, 43/9 and get those cheap $6 margaritas. 

[Nycat63]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 8:46pm

Slightly off the main topic but does anyone know if City Kitchen in the Row Hotel has plans to reopen? That was often a go-to place for us before shows or between  a matinee and evening show. i realize with Covid it’s a difficult setting but just wondering if it’s really gone for good.  It was a nice option for variety in the theater district.  

[ErmengardeStopSniveling]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 10:45pm

Isn't the City Kitchen space a Duane Reade now? Or is that only on the lower level?

[BIG BALONEY]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 10:52pm

Mee Soup on 9th Avenue and 53rd Street I highly recommend. Friends go there twice a week for different items that are reasonable and good value. I like the soup with noodles, roast pork, shrimp and chicken. Try it you will not be disappointed. There are plenty of restaurants all along 9th. Rent is cheaper so the food is too.

[inception]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 11:22pm

Wow I always forget how expensive NY is!  In Vancouver the going price at takeout pizza places is usually 2 slices with a can of pop for $5 Canadian.... so about $4US

Dan6 said: "If you're looking for a couple of good pizza slices for a meal (and in NY, why wouldn't you be?), my favorite in the theater district is Patzeria on 46th btw Broadway and 8th. Lots of options, always fresh and good, and two slices with toppings and a beverage will fill me up for under $15. "

 

Updated On: 4/9/22 at 11:22 PM

[girlcop]

Posted: 4/9/22 at 11:24pm

Nycat63 said: "Los Tacos #1 has a location on 43rd. Totto Ramen On 51st in Hells Kitchen."

I discovered Los Tacos #1 on my recent trip to NY. I went there for lunch twice in my 5 night stay and both times the line was out the door. The tacos are amazing and the atmosphere is very bustling and exciting. The place is definitely on my must-go list for the future.

[Wee Thomas2]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 9:23am

inception said: "Wow I always forget how expensive NY is! In Vancouver the going price at takeout pizza places is usually 2 slices with a can of pop for $5 Canadian.... so about $4US

Dan6 said: "If you're looking for a couple of good pizza slices for a meal (and in NY, why wouldn't you be?), my favorite in the theater district is Patzeria on 46th btw Broadway and 8th. Lots of options, always fresh and good, and two slices with toppings and a beverage will fill me up for under $15. "

"

You can get that for $4 in NYC.  Or you can get good pizza

 

[OMG U Guyz]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 12:12pm

The grand central food court is pretty bleak these days a lot of places closed during the shutdown - but the Vanderbilt food hall on 45th and Vanderbilt is still pretty good. 

[RWPrincess]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 12:15pm

Both Junior's locations offer takeout and you can easily find outdoor seating near both. You can easily get a bagel sandwich or something like that.

[blaxx]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 2:14pm

Nycat63 said: "Los Tacos #1 has a location on 43rd. Totto Ramen On 51st in Hells Kitchen. "

Tacos #1 are insanely good. Rather eat there than any restaurant.

[Matt Rogers]

Posted: 4/13/22 at 9:20pm

Dallas BBQ will give you two chicken vegetable soups, and two half chicken meals served with side order and cornbread for $16.99 if you order by 5PM. Also, giant 20 ounce frozen drinks that will put you in the Betty Ford Center for $12.99 each. If you don’t mind eating in a giant barn full of tourists, the prices at this place cannot be beat. 

[alexidarling15]

Posted: 4/21/22 at 9:14pm

Great thread. Los Tacos is my #1 pick (if I have the patience for the line) and Upside Pizza, on the same block as the Drama Book Shop, is also fantastic. Schnippers and John’s pizza are also great but more expensive.

[teatime2]

Posted: 4/21/22 at 10:04pm

Westway forever and always

[Dollypop]

Posted: 4/22/22 at 12:49am

I don't think anyone has mentioned the Delis and at least one supermarket (Gristedes) in the theater district. A take-out sandwich and a drink on the "red stairs" can be enjoyable and inexpensive.

Updated On: 4/22/22 at 12:49 AM

[UncleCharlie]

Posted: 4/22/22 at 5:06am

Dollypop said: "I don't think anyone has mentioned the Delhi's and at least one supermarket (Gristedes) in the theater district. A take-out sandwich and a drink on the "red stairs" can be enjoyable and inexpensive."

If you do go to the Delhi's, be sure to try the Chicken Tikka Masala on Rye.

[Stationaryaddict]

Posted: 4/22/22 at 6:02pm

Whenever I see a show on Broadway I try and go to Chai Thai Kitchen, which is a five min walk from the August Wilson Theater—a 15-20 min walk from some of the other ones. I love their Pad Thai and usually split it with whoever I’m going with if it’s the dinner portion. Usually I order the Pad Thai and an appetizer to split and after tip spend no more than I wanna say $25 for both of us. Seating is a bit annoying tho so go early. For whatever reason ever since the pandemic started they only have their 1st floor dining room open—which only has 9 two-seater tables. Lots of groups try to come and it just doesn’t work well. If just the two of you then it’s perfect if you go before 6:30pm, which is when the dinner crowd starts to come.

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 4/22/22 at 8:03pm

There should be more pizza on this list!  Although I was saddened to find my favorite midtown pizza place, Two Boots, had closed on 8th and 44. There is a new pizza place in the same spot that I have yet to try. Carve on 8th Ave is great and I personally think any of the walk-up-and-order slice places on 8th Av are great and they're a quintessential New York experience. 

Also, Cosmic Diner

[chrishuyen]

Posted: 4/24/22 at 10:42pm

My favorite dollar pizza is the one on 9th between 50th and 51st street.  Another +1 for Los Tacos #1, Totto Ramen, and Empanada Mama. While I haven't been, I've heard Thong Lor has a pretty decent lunch special for $10 as does Zoralie. Gossip has a happy hour from noon to 10pm on weekdays (and maybe weekends too?), and while they do serve food there I don't remember if any food is discounted for happy hour.  Rudy's is another bar that has fairly cheap (for NYC) beers but you can also get a free hot dog with every drink  (they're pretty basic and nothing you couldn't make yourself but I guess it's the value that counts, also they're cash only).

It could also be worth looking into the Too Good to Go app, as basically different restaurants will give out "leftover bags" for around $4-6 and you can get a good meal out of that.  They do have different pickup times though, so it'll depend on your schedule, and the results can be a bit hit or miss, but you're supposed to get enough food to be valued at 3x what you paid.  Amish Market in particular lets you take a pound of food from their hot bar, and Sal's Pizza gives you 3-4 slices.

[Huss417]

Posted: 4/25/22 at 6:11pm

I've eaten at a few already mentioned so wanted to add another that I like. Red Poke Bowl on 9th and 43rd. For takeout it is very easy to eat. And a lot of options.

http://redpoke.com

[goldenboy]

Posted: 4/26/22 at 2:55pm

Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen.

49 and 9th

Delcious and cheap!

love the soup with ramen and duck

and their home made buns yum

 

[johoyev8]

Posted: 10/7/22 at 12:41pm

Wick3 said: "If the weather is nice and I'm watching a show at the northern part of Times Sq, I like to eat at Halal Guys food cart at 53rd st and 6th Ave. There's always a line but the wait is normally less than 5 mins. For $10 you get a meal with a drink. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hereemmXWi4iAW4I walk 1/2 a block between 6/7 avenues on 53rd st or 52nd st where there are several outdoor public tables to sit and eat. There are public benches near 53/6 as well. Great for people watching.

If you don't mind fast food, I think the best deal in that area is the 4 for $4 meal at Wendy's. Another favorite is Popeye's. The chicken sandwich is only $3.99.

I also like El Rancho on 45th street right across from Schmakary's. Really good Mexican food and my meal tends to range $7-$12 there.

Another good one is Empanada Mama (52nd st and 9th ave) where 2-3 empanadas at $2-$3 each is enough to make me full.


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More pizza ought to be included on this list! However, I was disappointed to learn that Two Boots, my favourite midtown pizzeria, had shut down on 8th and 44. I haven't yet tried the new pizza joint that opened up in the same location. The walk-up and order slice restaurants on 8th Avenue, like Carve, are excellent and offer a very authentic New York experience.

Updated On: 10/7/22 at 12:41 PM