While I was away in Chile, I turned the site over to you for the first ever Midtown Lunch Readers’ Poll. All of the nominees had to have lunch for under $10 (except the buffet category, where a $1 exception was made), and they all had to be within the Midtown boundaries (32nd St. to the South, Central Park to the North, 3rd Ave on the East, and 8th Ave. to the West). Thanks to everyone who participated. Thousands of votes were cast, and here are the results:
Best Fast Food Indian: Kati Roll
Despite changing locations this year (Kati Roll is now on 39th btw. 5+6th), Indian burritos just barely beat out old steam table standby (and former neighbor) Minar, on 46th btw. 6+7th. 35% to 32% Editor’s Pick: Man do I miss being 2 blocks away from Kati Roll. It’s the unanimous winner.
Best Cheap Chinese Food: Hing Won
“Cheap” is code for fast food, take out Chinese, and while Szechuan Gourmet (on 39th btw. 5+6th) may possibly be the best Chinese food in Midtown- Hing Won/Hop Won wins the battle of the steam tables, easily beating out the competition. Editor’s Pick: No secret here. Hing Won was my first Midtown Lunch post, and still remains my favorite Chinese food take out in Midtown.
Best burger, best street carts and a best pizza shocker, after the jump… Read more »
Posted by Zach Brooks at 8:44 am, January 9th, 2008 under 2007 Midtown Lunch Readers Poll, Burger Joint, Cafe Cello, Cafe Zaiya, Five Guys, Hallo Berlin, Hing Won, Jamaican Dutchy, Kati Roll, Kwik Meal, Margon, Sapporo, Spice Fusion.
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