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NYC’s Thai Scene Gets Its Funkiest Jolt Yet at Hug Esan in Elmhurst

Robert Sietsema takes a quick look at Hug Esan, which serves a broader swathe of Isan food than any restaurant in New York

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Popular New Thai Noodle Soups in Queens — and Other Cheap Eats

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One of NYC’s Best Lamb Burgers Is at a Tiny Walk-Up Shop in the Village

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A Delightful Filipino Restaurant Has Returned to Queens — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Light and Fluffy New Pizza Pocket Spot in the Village — and Other Cheap Eats

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Three for $5 Al Pastor Tacos in Queens — and Other Cheap Eats

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Juicy, Fry-Stuffed Doner Pockets Near NYU — and Other Cheap Eats

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Artistic Danish Rye Sandwiches in a Chic East Village Space — and Other Cheap Eats

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Unexpected Delights at a New Halal Thai Spot — and Other Cheap Eats

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The City’s Flakiest Jamaican Beef Patties — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Spicy Portuguese Grilled Cheese in Newark — and Other Cheap Eats

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Satisfying Late Night Gyros on the LES — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Smoky, Juicy Sausage to Try on the UES — and Other Cheap Eats

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Fresh Japanese Comfort Food in Greenwich Village — and Other Cheap Eats

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Spicy Sichuan French Fries in Greenwich Village — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Sleeper Taco Hit in the East Village — and Other Cheap Eats

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East Village Gains an Exciting New West African Restaurant — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Standout New Indian Restaurant in Brooklyn — and Other Cheap Eats

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Maniacally Spicy Indian Eggs — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Fragrant Mexican Chicken Soup on UES — and Other Cheap Eats

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Wonderful Malaysian Handmade Noodle Soup — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Boldly Flavored Lamb Kebab — and Other Spit-Roasted Cheap Eats

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Wonderful Sesame-Doused Pork Momos — and Other Cheap Eats

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Amazing Central Asian Noodles in Brooklyn — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Chinese Burger With Spectacular Sear — and Other Cheap Eats

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The City’s Best Wonton Soup — and Other Cheap Eats

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A Wild Fried Chicken Sandwich in Brooklyn — and Other Cheap Eats

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Exemplary Tacos Hidden in a Village Bagel Shop — and Other Cheap Eats

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Top-Notch Mexican Eggs in Queens — and Other Cheap Eats

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Meaty Latin Lunch in East Village — and Other Cheap Eats

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Fiercely Spicy Burritos in Hell’s Kitchen to Try — and Other Cheap Eats

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Perfect French Fries in Greenwich Village — and Other Cheap Eats

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