The Best NYC Food Under $10

A Salt and Battery

112 Greenwich Ave
(212) 691-2713

Steps away from the charming English restaurant Tea and Sympathy cheekily-named A Salt and Battery offers another taste of the U.K. –hot, flaky fish and chips. With several classics from across the pond (Ice cold ginger beer, anyone?) this take-out joint is a must-visit for homesick Brits and foodies alike.

Dogmatic

26 E. 17th St.
(212) 414-0600

Think pretzel dog with a classy twist. For less than $5, walk away with one of a variety of sausages (or asparagus spears) stuffed into a thin, crusty baguette with a gourmet sauce, more "truffle gruyere" than ketchup and mustard. Grab one of Dogmatic ’s handmade sodas and enjoy the fanciest fast food you'll ever have.

'sNice

45 Eighth Ave.
(212) 645-0310

This laid-back sandwich shop caters to vegans and vegetarians but has a menu any omnivore could appreciate. A panini filled with gorgonzola cheese, walnuts and apples will run you just under $9. Other hits on the chalkboard menu –the smoked tofu and pesto panini and the brie and pear sandwich.

Vanessa's Dumpling House

118 Eldridge St
(212) 625-8008

This tiny Chinese eatery is a local favorite for its authentic dumplings and recession-friendly prices. A plate of four juicy fried dumplings costs only a dollar. For $2.25, try Vanessa’s thick, pizza-like sesame pancakes stuffed with crispy Peking duck and cucumbers –a classic taste with surprisingly original execution.

Yakitori Taisho

5 Saint Marks Pl
(212) 228-5086

Priced from $1 to $3, this semi-hidden Japanese restaurant's yakitori, hot-off-the-grill skewers of everything from quail eggs to bacon-wrapped asparagus, make for an excellent meal or a quick and tasty snack. If you’re looking for something new, try the thick fries served with a sauce of mayo and spicy cod roe.