The best new restaurants in NYC you need to try

What is it? New York's (and the world's, for that matter) only Black-owned, breakfast ramen counter in the East Village. 

Why we love it: Rasheeda Purdie made a name for herself spinning up bowls of asa-ramen, or breakfast-style ramen, gaining traction via pop-ups before transitioning to a tight stall in The Bowery Market. She's done so again, now at a slightly bigger space in the East Village. But she's made the storefront entirely her own, with feminine touches of deep brown woods, lace and crystal. That, and we don't mind the squeeze, as tight quarters offer a welcome chance to commune with Purdie as you slurp bowls of Bacon Egg and Cheese ramen made even more unctuous with hot bacon grease ladled right on top and punchy, chimichurri noodle bowls inspired by steak and eggs. This is a counter that is in high demand, so all we can do is recommend setting those alarms via Resy for a spot. 

Time Out tip: If waiting isn't in the cards, you can also get this ramen to go. To note: the ramen is sold without a lid, so we suggest eating it fresh by finding a seat at the park across the street.

Address: 70 E 1st St, New York, NY 10003

Opening hours: Wed–Sun 9am–5pm

What is it? An excellent pizza shop that made its mark in NYC with fermented, earth-shattering slices now has a third location, this time in Little Italy. The newest iteration follows the same model (and menu) as the other standing slice shops, but we promise that it's a good thing.

Why we love it: Little Italy marks a third slice shop for L'Industrie—yes, the very one marked by long lines and all the hype a restaurant can muster. All of the favorites you know and love from the other two can be found here, including weekly sandwich drops and their iconic Burrata pie with meaty dollops of the cold stuff plopped right on top. The gelato machine also made its way over too, cranking out cool scoops of cantaloupe and pistachio swirls. 

Time Out tip: We don't want to jinx it quite yet, but the lines are rather...decent compared to its predecessors. But once things amp up, and they will, you can always skip the line, regardless, if you order a pie ahead of time for pick up. 

Address: 197 Grand St, New York, NY 10013

Opening hours: Daily noon–10pm

What is it? The new hotspot from the team behind The Corner Store is one of the hardest reservations in town.

Why we love it: Curious about the food at Or'esh? All you have to do is look at the name, which translates to 'light' and 'fire' in Hebrew. Much of the Mediterranean menu passes through the wood-fired flames or the coal-fired oven here, producing an exceptional range of seafood, meat and seasonal veggies. Start with the Jerusalem bagel, flanked by babaganoush, matbucha and mint tzatziki, before moving on to the skewers, particularly the 18-layer wagyu New York strip and the ratatouille, both skewered and roasted over charcoal. Also, it is a Mediterranean restaurant after all, so you can't go wrong with one of the grilled fishes. 

Time Out tip: Snap to it when it comes to ordering the snapper two ways, as it has a tendency to sell out.  

Address: 450 W Broadway, New York, NY 10012

Opening hours: Mon–Sat 5–11pm

What is it? A new Malaysian spot in Greenpoint whose poached half chicken alone is worth a ride on the G train. That and the melding of Malaysian cuisine with a Brooklyn eye will have you coming back for more.

Why we love it: The family behind Hainan Chicken House is behind Kelang, a modest, L-shaped eatery that opened last December. That is abundantly clear as their chicken, much like their former, is one of the major calling cards here—marinated in a mixture of ginger, scallion and deep, dark soy, a condiment that's popular in the family's hometown of Klang, Malaysia. However, you can glean influences from Brooklyn itself, as owner Chris Low grew up in the area. Find it with the paratha that comes with a pool of straciatella lying over top, while the classic rendang looks to the Caribbean, swapping out beef for shreddy oxtail.  

Time Out tip: There are two desserts on the menu, both of which pique our interest: the burnt pineapple gelato and the Musang king durian crème brûlée. 

Address: 715 Manhattan Ave, New York, NY 11222

Opening hours: Wed–Fri 5–10pm; Sat noon–3pm, 5–10pm; Sun noon–3pm, 5–9pm

What is it? A shiny new seafood haven that's located right underneath the Brooklyn Bridge. 

Why we love it: We admit—we are always suckers for things that are shucked and shelled. But when it's been cracked by the hands of Jackie Carnesi, it becomes so much more. At her new gig at Bar Susanne, Carnesi dresses up seafood solely plucked from New York waterways, from pickled mussels to razor clams that swim in a sweet and spicy passionfruit ceviche. What should follow, if you imbibe, is brine-y martinis or a few rounds of low-ABV spirtzers. The dessert is also just as fun, particularly the creamy mango sorbet that is best shot right out of an oyster shell. 

Time Out tip: Bar Susanne also has an older sister, Cafe Susanne, that's home to coffee, teas and oyster happy hours. 

Address: 8 River St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Opening hours: Daily 5pm-11pm

What is it? A casual tortilleria and bakery from the same team who run the Michelin-starred Corima. But this concept goes casual, feeding the people of Park Slope with excellent breakfast burritos and conchas. 

Why we love it: Chinatown's Corima has received a ton of noteworthy buzz, as its progressive Mexican menu has earned a nominee from the James Beard Foundation and was listed as one of Bon Appétit best new restaurants. But much of the praise given in nearly every write-up goes to Fidel Caballero's pork lard-laced tortillas. So he and the rest of the Corima team opened a small bakery in Park Slope where the tortillas are the star, wrapped tightly around pollo en mole, braised pork shoulder and eggs mixed with burnt ends painted a rich auburn. The pastries are equally important including the palm-sized cinnamon roll and the crackly-crusted concha that reveals a sweet yuzu creme inside.

Time Out tip: Keep in mind, Vato is walk-in only and lines have a tendency to accumulate. However, there is a small patio in the rear that will easily be utilized come summer. 

Address: 226 7th Ave, Floor 1, New York, NY 11215

Opening hours: Mon, Thu–Sun, 7am–3pm