East Williamsburg Shared Plates: Injera to Mapo Tofu

4.7 (1,993)

Mon, Wed – Thu, 12:00 – 22:00; Tue, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri, 12:00 – 23:00; Sat, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 23:00; Sun, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00

1084 Flushing Avenue

Since 2011, this low-lit Flushing Avenue dining room has served plant-based Ethiopian food on metal platters with injera, slow-cooked sauces, greens and sambusas. There are no utensils, so dinner is eaten by hand. Cocktails, regular events and traditional coffee ceremonies round it out.

4.6 (685)

Mon – Wed, Sun, 11:00 – 23:00; Thu – Sat, 11:00 – 00:00 (+1)

53 Morgan Ave Rear

Semkeh serves Lebanese classics like spiced köfte and hummus from digital kiosks inside and out. Seating is outdoors only, so plan around the weather. Vegetarian dishes and customizable bowls with gluten-free options share the menu with mint lemonade and chocolate-drizzled baklava.

4.8 (364)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 15:30, 16:30 – 21:30

216 Humboldt St

Modern decor, plants and a hand-painted mural of Thailand fill this Humboldt Street room. The kitchen balances heat, citrus, sweetness and umami in larb, squid and shrimp, the Chef Special Sam Rod and kee mao with pork. Portions are generous enough for leftovers.

4.8 (359)

Mon – Fri, 11:30 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 13:00 – 22:00

632 Grand St

Tofubox cooks vegan and vegetarian Chinese classics on Grand Street, from mapo tofu and seitan to long Xian noodles. Multi-item box combos are the popular order. It works mostly as a takeout spot, with a few tables and meals served in takeout containers.