ike's bites: Just Pictures (New York City Edition): Casual Meals

And to think I had no more to share about NYC... but I do! This is actually my last post for the "New York City Edition" series of pictures. I hope you're not sad. I am a little sad since it will be awhile before we get to roam the streets of New York City again. It was a really great trip!! Thanks to our wonderful hosts, E and A!

I leave you with pictures of a few casual lunches and dinners.

Crif Dogs // East Village

Hot dogs are our counterparts' favorite thing to eat, and a few months before this trip, the boys bought coupons to Crif Dogs: $8 for $16 worth of food.

(From left to right, clockwise)

Chihuahua - bacon wrapped hot dog, avocadoes, sour cream
Good Morning - bacon wrapped hot dog, melted cheese, fried egg

Veggie Special - veggie dog with onions, tomatoes, cucumber, and jalapenos

Jersey's Finest - taylor ham wrapped hot dog, mustard, onions, secret chili sauce

(From left to right, clockwise)

Spicy Redneck - bacon wrapped hot dog, chili, cole slaw, jalepenos

Good 'ol waffle fries

Crunchy tater tots smoothered in melted cheese

Grimaldi's Pizzeria // Brooklyn (under the Brooklyn Bridge!) and other locations

As I previously mentioned, before this trip, we have never stepped out of Manhattan. The hubby heard of an amazing pizzeria under the Brooklyn Bridge and we thought this trip would be a perfect opportunity to explore one of the New York burroughs. Good decision.

Long lines right before opening! We were part of that line too.

Fresh garlic, mushroom, sun-dried tomatoes, pepperoni, italian sausage. It doesn't look like anything special, but it was amaze-balls. Yes, I said it, amazeballs. Thin crust and hot piping cheese and ingredients. So, so good...

Ippudo // East Village

Our "must-hit" spot whenever we visit New York. This wonderful ramen restaurant comes straight from Japan, and is the only location in the states. The homemade noodles are thin-cut and freshly made downstairs (you can see them make it on your way to the bathroom), and the broth is just simply amazing. If you are ever in New York, you have to try Ippudo!

Entrance

(From left to right, clockwise)

Karaka Men - original "Tonkotsu" soup base, special blend of hot spices, pork chashu, kikurage, cabbage, onion, minced pork, and scallions

Akamaru Modern - original "Tonkotsu" soup base, secret "Umami Dama" miso paste, pork chashu, cabbage, kikurage, scallions, and fragrant garlic oil

Wasabi Tonkotsu Ramen (special of the day)

Vegetarian Ramen

Food Gallery 32 // Koreatown (Midtown West)

I love Korean food courts. There is one near my area and I tried to go whenever I can. My friend suggested Food Gallery 32 in Koreatown as part of our itinerary and I was excited the moment I saw it.

Nestled in busy Midtown, the entrance to this place can be easily missed if you don't look hard enough. All of the food are purchased downstairs, and you can find seating on the all three different floors.

From Noodle 32: bibim-nangmyun, much like cold noodles, Korean-style. Buckwheat noodles mixed in a spicy and thick red pepper sauce. Lots of veggies, such as cucumber, radish, carrots, cabbage, and kimchi.