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Where to Eat in Manhattan, New York: Egg Pastrami Sandwich | Varedelo
This guide turns I Ate Only NYC Street Food for 100 Hours from Jon Barr into a practical restaurant map with 11 saved spots around Manhattan, Astoria, and Centro. The mapped places include a restaurant stop, an area marker, and a bagel shop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jon Barr embarked on a 100-hour challenge to eat only New York City street food, ranging from a high-quality pastrami breakfast to a disappointing $8 hot dog. The standout experience was waiting an hour in a massive crowd for El Chino Venezolano’s unique fusion fried rice served out of a car trunk. Despite concerns about food safety and quality, he found the Venezuelan-Chinese flavors to be the most interesting and addicting part of his journey.
What this map is good for
- Planning a restaurant stop or short itinerary in Manhattan.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 11 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Kings Point
Area marker in Kings Point, NY, USA, North Hempstead, Kings Point, New York, United States - Roland Park Bagels & Sandwiches
Bagel Shop in 500 W Cold Spring Ln, Baltimore, MD 21210, USA, Roland Park, Maryland, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - El Chino Venezolano
Restaurant in C. de San Bernardo, 86, Centro, 28015 Madrid, Spain, Centro, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain
Hours: Hours available - Good Morning Breakfast
Breakfast Restaurant in 1216 Broadway, Corner of, W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Suave Saturdays
Night Club in 112 W 25th St, New York, NY 10001, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Hours: Hours available - Adel's Famous Halal Food
Restaurant in 1221 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - NY Dosas
Meal Takeaway in 50 Washington Square S, New York, NY 10012, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - King Souvlaki
Greek Restaurant in 31st Street and, 31st Ave, Astoria, NY 11106, USA, Astoria, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Crunch Bowl
Gyro Restaurant in 168-01 Hillside Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432, USA, Jamaica, New York, United States - KOBA Korean BBQ
Korean Restaurant in 918 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10022, USA, Manhattan, New York, United States
Price level: Cheap
Hours: Hours available - Mongolian Momo King
Asian Restaurant in 22-44 Jackson Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Long Island City, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- egg pastrami sandwich
- grilled hot dog
- Venezuelan Chinese fried rice
- lubia (Venezuelan Chinese egg roll)
- chicken over rice
Experiences captured
- started a 100-hour street food challenge
- sent cameraman undercover to test tourist pricing
- waited an hour for food from a car trunk
- met a social media famous food vendor
- shared sweet and sour sauce with a stranger
- ate at a random Times Square halal cart
- ranked street food vendors on a 1-10 scale
Planning notes for New York
New York City, situated at the mouth of the Hudson River, consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island. Originally established as the Dutch trading post New Amsterdam in 1624, the settlement was renamed New York in 1664 following British acquisition. The city served as the first capital of the United States under the Constitution in 1789. The architectural landscape features a high concentration of skyscrapers.
Must-try foods nearby
- New York-Style Pizza
The quintessential NYC slice, characterized by its large, hand-tossed thin crust that is both crispy and pliable enough to fold. - Pastrami on Rye
A towering monument of Jewish deli culture, specifically the hand-sliced, spice-rubbed, and smoked brisket served at Katz’s Delicatessen. - Everything Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A New York staple consisting of a dense, chewy, kettle-boiled bagel topped with seeds, salt, and garlic. - Halal Cart Chicken and Rice
The definitive NYC street food experience, popularized by The Halal Guys. This platter features yellow turmeric rice topped with chopped grilled chicken or gyro meat. - Chopped Cheese
Originally an Upper Manhattan and Bronx bodega secret that has reached global fame.
When to go: The best times to visit New York are from April to June and September to early November, when the weather is mild and pleasant for walking. While the holiday season in December is peak tourist time with high prices.
Local tips
- Treat sidewalks like highways by walking on the right and stepping aside completely if you need to stop, check your phone, or take a photo.
- When using the subway, let passengers exit the train fully before you attempt to board and move toward the center of the car to keep the doors clear.
- Standard tipping in full-service restaurants is 18-20% of the total bill, and you can easily calculate this by doubling the tax amount shown on your receipt.
- Use the OMNY tap-to-pay system with your contactless card or smartphone at subway turnstiles and on buses for the most efficient transit experience.
What travelers are noticing
- Chenzi: A viral Smorgasburg newcomer serving multigenerational Fuzhounese potato dumplings.
- Kolachi Rolls: Trending East Village spot and food stall famous for Karachi-style paratha wraps.
- Bingsoo: A new viral dessert vendor specializing in ultra-fine Korean shaved ice with fresh fruit.
Extra place context
- Adel's Famous Halal Food
Currently the most hyped halal cart in Midtown, often commanding 2-hour lines. Locals swear by the superior quality of their spicy rice and tender, well-marinated chicken and lamb combo.
food - NY Dosas
Operated by the legendary 'Dosa Man' Thiru Kumar in Washington Square Park. This cart serves incredible vegan South Indian dosas and uttapam that have been a neighborhood staple since 2001.
food - King Souvlaki
A staple of Astoria and Midtown, this truck uses traditional charcoal grills to cook high-quality skewers and gyros. Their hand-cut fries sprinkled with feta and oregano are a must.
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Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from I Ate Only NYC Street Food for 100 Hours, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.