Suggestions for Authentic places near Alphabet City, New York

Aron S. • May 15, 2015Most authentic Thai place in NYC! You can tell by the spiciness. This place will not water-down a spicy papaya salad for the "farangs"!! Try the salads and pork larb, just like in Thailand!

Emilio V. • December 30, 2014This is Neapolitan pizza done the right way ..without a doubt one of my favorite authentic italian pizza places

Matt w. • December 30, 2013Really authentic pizzeria. the whole staff is Italian. Great place to practice your language skills 😜 fagioli soup is great.

danielle g. • December 11, 2014This is one of the best pizza places in New York - it's completely authentic and incredibly delicious. Also recommend the Fennel Salad

Dan H. • January 15, 2018Great, authentic matcha experience. Peaceful place. Order matcha in a bowl and watch the process

Asher K. • September 1, 2015Food was okay. Definitely not what previous reviews described. Cheap-ish. More for your money than chipotle. There are better authentic Mexican places in the city. El Camion down the st is better

Christine L. • July 9, 2014I had my doubts about this place, but the cold noodles and cumin lamb are surprisingly authentic. I'll be back soon!

Stefano G. • March 19, 2014My favorite greek restaurant in the city, everything is simple and really tasty, looks like an authentic family place in Greece! Don't forget to finish your dinner with some Ouzo ;)

Kate F. • June 15, 2016Best authentic place to get udon in EV! Prices are reasonable and the servers are so friendly! Cash only.

Jenny U. • July 11, 2015Delicious and authentic soup dumplings. The ground pork and chive dish is also yummy! This is a decent Sichuan place!

Di N. • May 19, 2018Authentic Szechuan place!

Korgel B. • March 21, 2015Inexpensive but authentics Polish place. I like it.

Kat • December 31, 2010I love this place. On point authentic french food w great prices. Leave here happy every time!

Michael B. • July 8, 2017We found more than a soba place: a genuinely authentic Japanese restaurant covering the whole gamut from excellent appetizers over soba and sashimi to the best Japanese desserts we had in a long time.

David B. • February 17, 2017Great place for a solid drinks in an authentic retro lounge.

Siettah • October 19, 2014Not really authentic Caribbean but the food is good. If you're looking for heaping piles of juicy meat with rice and peas this isn't your place. Enjoyed the drinks. Pictured is the patty melt

Ali K. • January 24, 2015Authentic. Different. Place to explore. Was genuine but happily surprised by how quickly this became a favorite spot

Astrid B. • November 4, 2012The food is so fresh and healthy! By far the best authentic Vietnamese sandwich place in the east village!

Mohit • March 24, 2018Perfect comfort food in cold weather. Little cozy place. Staff is friendly. Love the food, very authentic. Definitely one of my favs in East Village.

Louie • November 8, 2015Great place. Very fresh and authentic. Fish here is so good. One of the best in the city if not the best. This place is kind of hidden and does not look authentic but it is. The price is right.

Jakob S. • October 3, 2017Really authentic Japanese place. Great vegetarian Tendon.

Marcelo P. • August 20, 2011It was my first time trying Sri Lanka food and totally loved it. This place is a gem and pretty authentic. As they don't sell alcohol, you can bring yor own wine if you will!

Jesus C. • August 13, 2015They have Japanese authentic food so you need to know what are you ordering. Drinking there is pretty cheap and the best thing is a late St. Marks diner place.

Ruth T. • January 13, 2017The bun was pretty good actually. This place is much more authentic than places in the area. Would go again

stephanie h. • December 13, 2009even with the closing of the glorious backyard, this place is the best. amazing traditional irish brunch and chicken wings made by an authentic born and raised buffaloean. i'm there pretty much always

Aaron B. • August 4, 201610/10!! Incredible history, cold delicious beer, authentic old style sandwiches, and an awesome atmosphere. Check out this video for the history on the place! https://youtu.be/t6ThJe3Foyc

Matthew B. • October 13, 2013Formerly known as Cheap Shots, this place is a textbook hole-in-the-wall where the prices of its drinks and shots speak true to its former namesake. It's definitely an authentic dive bar experience.

Adam G. • January 1, 2014The place had a nice little ambience. Very authentic They even had a belly dancer come in to perform for like 20 minutes and then she left. Overall the place had a good vibe.

ilana k. • September 29, 2010Come and support this delicious place!! The flavors are authentic and its pretty cheap!!! A rare find and not obnoxiously trendy :)

Ray C. • February 5, 2013This place is quite authentic! Their カーリロスト豚かつ (Curry Pork Cutlet Rice) is 美味しい! Noms!