Four Manhattan Kitchens, from Ramen to Square Slices

4.7 (231)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 21:30; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 15:00, 16:30 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 20:00

469 6th Ave

RamenYa makes its noodles in house on Sixth Avenue. The kitchen serves black garlic tonkotsu and spiced curry ramen. Tender chashu pork tops noodle bowls and dedicated rice bowls. Gyoza and rice balls round out the menu at this cozy Manhattan spot.

4.6 (1,367)

Mon – Fri, 17:30 – 21:30; Sat – Sun, 11:30 – 14:00, 17:30 – 21:30

75 W Washington Pl

Blue Hill serves menuless shared plates in Greenwich Village. Seasonal ingredients come from Stone Barns Center, the Barber family's Massachusetts dairy and regional farms within 250 miles. Courses arrive as an assortment of dishes, so diners can mix and match at their own pace.

4.4 (312)

Mon, 16:00 – 22:00; Tue – Fri, 12:00 – 22:00; Sat – Sun, 11:00 – 22:00

118 Greenwich Ave

Jack & Charlie's No. 118 serves American classics in the West Village. The menu spans raw bar dishes, handmade pastas and branzino. Reviewers praise the meatloaf. The handsome bar anchors the dining room. Happy hour deals apply only to the outdoor tables.

4.3 (1,972)

Mon – Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

325 Bleecker St

At Mama's Too! on Bleecker Street, thick square slices have an airy sourdough base and a crispy crust. Toppings include Cacio e Pepe and poached pear. Indoor seating is extremely limited. The shop focuses on takeout, supported by fast counter service.