This is a post for all the visitors out there that are coming to our office here in downtown Manhattan and would like to have some nice lunch.
There are plenty of food stands on the streets around the office where you can cheap and sometimes decent food as well but in my opinion the best deal you can get is the 3 bucks Falafel sandwich at Sam’s Falafel which is located on the square between liberty and cedar street just one block away from the office. The sandwich is a little bit messy to eat but very delicious.
Another nice spot for Mediterranean food is Alfanoose but you should go there before 12 or after 1 pm to avoid standing in a long line. My favorite is the Chicken Shawarma sandwich. Highly recommended.
If you are more into Japanese food and sushi there are two options close to the office. Sushi ala kawa on maiden lane where you can sit down and have some nice and freshly prepared sushi or a place called Sushi! which is located on the corner of Cortlandt and Broadway and is more a take away place where you can get Sushi boxes or noodle soups. I recommend the Beef Udon there.
For Indian food I can highly recommend Baluchi’s on Greenwich. It’s a bit of a walk but the delicious dishes that are awaiting you are worth the walk. My recommendation there are the Chicken Tikka Masala and the Saag Panir.
The best options for Chinese food are in my opinion located in China town which might be to far to go to for a lunch break but if you want to have a decent option for quick Chinese food your place to go is Ho yip which offers a buffet for take out and is located on Liberty street two blocks from the office.
If you are more into Burger and Sandwiches my recommendations around the office are Suspenders, Pound&Pence and the Heartland Brewery at South Street Seaport. Highly recommended at the Heartland brewery is the Smoked Chicken Salad. At all these 3 spots you got the option of having some nice beer going along with your food but don’t tell anyone in the office since you know it is a absolute no-go to have beers for lunch in the US.
For Thai food one place you can try is Lemongrass Grill on William St which is just 4 blocks from the office. It’s decent food for a fair price.
If you want to go for a healthy option and just want to get some fruits or yogurt you can always go to a deli around the office or to my favorite place Whole Food Market on Greenwich.
This is just a small selection of lunch options around the office and there are also of course all the Fast Food chains near the office like McDonalds, Burger King, Subway, KFC, etc and several Pizza to-go places but it’s up to you if you really want to go for that option.
