Veselka Grand Central Terminal

Tucked into the lower-level dining concourse, this outpost of the 1950s institution delivers its signature Ukrainian fare at transit speed. While the station rush swirls around, the staff brings a welcoming touch, greeting patrons more like a traditional restaurant than a train stop. The kitchen serves up gooey cheese omelettes with warm, perfectly toasted bread alongside a surprisingly robust list of vegetarian options. Diners can opt for meat-free borscht or goat cheese and arugula boiled pierogis topped with sour cream and optional sautéed onions.