Real Cheap Eats: Go for the samosa and chickpeas chaat ($4). "Crisp samosas are split open and doused in spicy stewed chickpeas, tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind-date chutney, spicy cilantro chutney and raw onions." Read more.
Shermans Travel: Follow the line of taxi drivers parked outside and you'll discover flavorful veggie dishes like chana (chickpeas), fat samosas (stuffed savory pastries) topped with lentils - both for a whopping $2 Read more.
Real Cheap Eats: Go for the samosa and chickpeas chaat ($5.50). "Crisp samosas are split open and doused in spicy stewed chickpeas, tangy yogurt, sweet tamarind-date chutney, spicy cilantro chutney and raw onions. Read more.
4. Tia Pol
8.4
205 10th Ave (btwn 22nd & 23rd St.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 157 tips and reviews
Anna T: Fried chickpeas is a must!
Andres: I loved the chorizo con chocolate and the fried chickpeas. I loved this place
Daniel Crumrine: The blistered shishito peppers are the best! Along with chorizo, chick peas, and of course, patatas bravas.
5. Mother's Ruin
8.6
18 Spring St (btwn Mott & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · NoLita · 328 tips and reviews
rebecca russell: These chickpeas are amazing. Deal with them.
Danielle Davis: The Mothers Triple Decker Club with pecan smoked trout is to die for. And get the fried chickpeas!! Great vibe here too!
Tasting Table: After you've downed one too many boozy slushies, it's nice to know this cozy but stylish bar has some everyday edibles. Get the spicy fried chickpeas ($5), or the cayenne and salt, duck wings ($12). Read more.
Rachel Webber: Chickpea fritter panino is the bestest
Jeffrey: Ceci, a falafel stuffed with chickpea fritters, beets, kimchee, and pickled onions. They’re served on his elegant pizza bianca, a soft and chewy dough slicked with oil and dusted with salt
Village Voice: Recommended are ceci (made with chick pea fritters), porchetta (Tuscan pork roast), and caprese (after the salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil leaves). Read more.
7. Zou Zou’s
8.9
385 9th Ave Suite 85 (31st St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Chelsea · 10 tips and reviews
Missy Mackey: One of my favorite new restaurants in the city! Get the spicy tahini, chickpea, and whipped ricotta dips, our manti and the Moroccan fried chicken. Large portions, good for groups!
Tristan: Chickpea burger is a real delight. Ask for the sweet / spicy sauce on the side. No regrets.
Paula Buzzo: Amazing!! The food is to die for. Make sure to order the Zou Zou's Dip Tower. Everything is super tasty. The burger is delicious, too. Nice atmosphere and decor. Very good attendance.
8. Awash
7.9
947 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 106th & 107th St.), New York, NY
Ethiopian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 31 tips and reviews
Amy: Go for their $9 Lunch special and get their combo plate, which is two meats and two veggies. This allows you to try different dishes. The beef tips are a must, so seasoned, with side of chick peas.
Serious Eats: The Vegetarian Combo piles include beets, red lentils, yellow split peas, cabbage, gomen (collards cooked with garlic and onion) and shiro (ground and spiced chickpeas) sitting atop injera.
Marcus Samuelsson: Doro wot ($15) It is a classic dish from my birth country, Ethiopia. It reminds me of my brothers and sisters back there. My wife, Maya, cooks the best version of doro wot. Read more.
9. Good Thanks
8.9
131 Orchard St (btw Delancey & Rivington), New York, NY
Café · Lower East Side · 38 tips and reviews
Michelle Wiles: Chickpea bowl is pure comfort
Carol: A hidden brunch spot in the LES! we were thrilled to get a seat on a Sunday and loved the harissa eggs, chickpea curry, and eggs with macha
Fabian Martin: Extremely delicious!! Not a big açaí bowl fan in general but the spirulina bowl blew me away! Also love the bread and the scrambled egg that you can add on top of the avocado toast! Very soft & creamy
10. Sel Rrose
8.1
1 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 123 tips and reviews
Ms Helene: Freshly shucked oysters, Brussels sprouts, poached calamari with celery and chickpeas and chickpea fries. Sparkling wine on tap
Sara Reisman: Drinks are amazing, my favorite is the hunter. Food is lovely- burrata salad, chickpea fries, and beet salad with pistachio butter. Ambience is the best. Love this place.
Arianna Lazos: Chickpea fries!!
11. Rosemary’s
9.0
18 Greenwich Ave (at W 10th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 385 tips and reviews
Edie Rose: COME HERE ASAP. get the rosemary focaccia and a variety of sides. Don't miss the smoky tomato chick peas. The panini and pastas were excellent as well.
weeSpring: In a word, their kids' menu is awesome. Try the fried chickpeas.
Karlene Grinberg: Loved the Orata special! Also known as Dorade, this Mediterranean white fish was cooked perfectly and plated atop a lemony chickpea ragu. The atmosphere is superb as well! Great for a date night!
14. Momofuku Noodle Bar
8.5
171 1st Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · East Village · 849 tips and reviews
Kim Hébert: "Momofuku's chickpea Hozon is the most compelling new ramen to hit New York in a long time…" — Eater NYC
AmateurConcierge: If they have the special al pastor buns, DO NOT flinch, just order. The vegan Hozon ramen is chickpea based and will please even the most carnivorous ramen fan
Mike McBryan: The OG. They are trying some new stuff (Hozon Ramen with chickpeas and kale), but the Momofuku Ramen and buns are still the way to go.
15. Operation: Falafel
8.2
232 7th Ave (btw 23rd & 24th St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Chelsea · 7 tips and reviews
Marc: Eater: Interesting twists - Chk shawarma comes as pair of pita sandos stuffed in box, & “stuffed falafel” big, sesame-seed carpeted fritter on stuffing of chickpeas, spinach salad, & wheat casserole
Rick Nelson: The mix and match two pita sandwich meal is the best. The pitas are a great size for light eating and you can save one for later if you order to-go. Falafels were tender with good flavor
Nabil Bazzari: Yummy falafel and other food