4 Columbus Circle Counters For Pizza Slices, Dumplings And Empanadas

4.8 (1,727)

Mon – Sat, 10:00 – 23:00; Sun, 11:00 – 23:00

975 8th Ave Ground floor

At 975 Eighth Avenue, Pop's Pizza is a street-level Midtown slice stop with no seating. Cheese and pepperoni slices are reheated hot and saucy, with thin, crisp crusts and generous New York-style portions. Shallow wall counters give you a place to stand and eat before the route continues into the Columbus Circle underground market.

3.9 (52)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 20:00

1000 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Inside the Columbus Circle Underground Market near the Manga Spot, Yong Kang Street serves Japanese ramen, poke, dumplings and bento boxes. The fried pork chop ramen is a highlight for some regular diners, while reports on the spot are mixed. Open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, it adds a ramen stop to the route.

Mon – Sun, 11:00 – 20:00

1000 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019, USA

Inside Turnstyle Marketplace near Columbus Circle, Lisa's Dumplings prepares Northern-style dumplings in front of you. The pan-fried dumplings come with fillings such as chicken and green pepper or pork and cabbage, plus chili oil. Seating is limited to shared tables, and the counter sells frozen dumplings to take home and cook later.

4.8 (595)

Mon – Sun, 10:30 – 20:00

1000S 8 Avenue

At Columbus Circle Underground Market, Criollas Baked Empanadas bakes Argentinian pastries instead of frying them. Fillings include seasoned beef and sweet corn, with soups, cookies and coffee also on the menu. Two small tables provide sit-down space, while foil-lined bags keep takeaway orders warm.