Our Top 10 Places to Get Takeout in New York City

If you're tired of scouring through your hodge-podge pantry to find another dinner to cook, are looking to support small businesses or simply just have a hankering for your favorite NYC restaurants, it might be time to order some takeout. Instead of scrolling through Grubhub or Seamless endlessly, we've hand-selected our top 10 spots to order food from — whether you're looking for a flavorful Pad Thai or that perfect New York slice. Here are our favorite restaurants to get takeout from. 

1. Ayada

If you're in search of delicious curry, noodles or tom yum soup, Ayada is a safe bet to meet all your Thai-food cravings. You really can't go wrong with this Elmhurst spot, not to mention that there are plenty of affordable dishes to try. 

2. Zooba

This casual restaurant chain hails all the way from Cairo and has some of the best Egyptian eats you can find in NYC. Try out their special Zooba rice pudding, made with halva, pistachios and orange-zested blue agave, or go classic with their cheese hawawshi hot-pressed on homemade baladi bread. 

3. LENA 

Classic French food has never been so comforting, whether your favorite is cheesy potatoes gratin or crispy roasted octopus. During quarantine, Lena offers a special where you can get a three-course meal for $27 and eat like a king. 

4. Extra Virgin 

For fresh Italian food that's perfectly suited to a warm summer day, grab takeout from this chic spot in Greenwich Village. From lemon-crusted codfish to lobster ravioli, this spot can cater to any craving. 

5. Kopitiam

This Malaysian joint has a colorful assortment of snacks and meals, all at an affordable price. Try out their chilled spicy sesame noodles on a hot summer day, or if you're feeling more adventurous, their fried oyster omelet with housemade seafood sauce. 

6. Wolfnights

Wolfnights specializes in thick crispy wraps that come with an assortment of dips and fillings. With plenty of vegan, gluten-free and keto options, you can chow down on one of these wraps no matter your diet. My personal favorite is the Mowgli wrap, which is stuffed with charcoal-grilled cauliflower, pickled pineapple and sage aioli all in a fennel seed dough wrap. 

7. Fuku

Chicken sandwich connoisseur and fanatics alike, look no further than Fuku. You won't be overwhelmed by the menu here because Fuku knows what they do best — a finger-licking chicken sandwich served on a fluffy potato roll with chickpea butter and habanero puree. 

8. Nish Nush

Chili falafel burgers, masabacha platters and stuffed grape leaves alike — everything on the menu at Nish Nush is delicious and fresh. 

9. Keste Bleecker

What would a New York food recommendations list be without an obligatory pizza joint? Keste Bleecker has stellar reviews on Seamless for a reason, and whether you want white or red pizza, they have a slew of pies with toppings like buffalo mozzarella, prosciutto, zucchini and truffle cream. 

10. Benny's Burritos

With mouthwatering burritos, tacos and quesadillas for meat lovers and vegans alike, Benny's Burritos has options for everyone. Don't forget a shaken margarita to complete your meal! 

Photo at top by Charles Deluvio on Unsplash