New York Street Food

The Bulgogi & Kimchee Cart on 49th St between 6th & 7th Ave got a makeover last month.  It’s now known as Bapcha, which literally means “food cart” in Korean.  I’ve had their dak kalbi (short ribs), bulgogi (barbecued beef) and spicy chicken.  Trying something new, Today’s Lunch is the saewoo bulgogi (barbecued shrimp) for $8.

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A really enjoyed the Mexican wrap that I had a couple of months ago from the Eggs Travaganza cart on the NE corner of 52nd St & Park Ave.  They always have great breakfasts, and at the time, they had just started serving lunch.  The Mexican wrap was an egg sandwich stuffed with chorizo, potatoes and cheese. Yum!

They had new signs up on the back and side of the cart, and they even listed us as a reference.  That is true – we do recommend Eggs Travaganza as a NYSF Suggested Vendor.

I knew they had expanded the lunch menu to include tacos and burritos, but haven’t had a chance to try them yet.  Today’s Lunch is a carne asada taco and a chicken taco ($2.50 each).  How would it compare to other tacos I’ve had.  Click through to find out – but here’s a picture to whet your appetite.

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There’s a new biryani cart in town, My Biryani, but they’re taking on a legend.  The Biryani Cart on 46th St & 6th Ave has won the People’s Choice Award at the past 2 Vendy Awards, and show no signs of slowing down.

My Biryani is only 2 blocks south of Biryani Cart, on the SW corner of 44th St & 6th Ave.  Today’s Lunch is 2 chicken kati rolls ($6 or $3.50 each) from My Biryani.  How would the upstart newcomer measure up?  Find out after the jump.

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It’s time for this week’s installment of Wall St. Winners – reviews of downtown street food vendors by FiDi Mama of the Money Grub blog.  Unfortunately, this is the last review being done by FiDi Mama because she recently moved out of the Financial District and will be doing other things (like raising her child).

If you would like to write a review about a particular street food vendor, please email perry@newyorkstreetfood.com.  It doesn’t have to be a FiDi street food vendor, or even in NYC.  If it’s great street food, we want you to tell us about it.

We would love to have some new voices on New York Street Food, and we know many of you have interesting things to say.  Of course, a regular downtown correspondent to replace FiDi Mama would be awesome too.

This week’s Wall St. Winner is the Jamaican Curry cart on Whitehall.  What makes them a Wall St. Winner?  Find out after the jump.

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I needed a quick sandwich for lunch today near Park Ave & 57th St.  One of the best vendors in this area, 100% Halal & Healthy, actually has 2 carts – one just inside the NW corner of 55th St & Park Ave featuring grilled food, and one on the SW corner of 54th St & Park Ave featuring fried chicken, fish, shrimp and more.  Today’s Lunch is a kofta sandwich ($4.50) from the 100% Halal & Healthy (grilled) cart on 55th St just west of Park Ave.

There are several things about the 100% Halal & Healthy cart which help them stand out from the crowd.

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