Samuel Yoo, a Momofuku veteran, brings Korean and Japanese flavors to the classic diner menu. Sure, there’s matzo ball soup and tuna melts, but there’s also a chicken katsu club sandwich, Korean fried chicken wings and a wedge salad spiced up with a generous dose of chili crisp. They don’t open until 10am, so you won’t necessarily see a diner’s coffee-drinking regulars, but they’re open until 10pm so you can grab a post-work cocktail.
Diners are an iconic part of New York City’s history. Beloved by regulars and tourists alike, the very best diners in NYC are where old New York meets new culinary traditions. While NYC is known for some of the best fine dining in the world, you just can’t beat a hot cup of coffee poured into a white mug in a greasy spoon. These 21 diners are slinging sandwiches, burgers and egg creams that are more than just a meal; they’re a view into the past and future of NYC.
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