ChrisGrace said:
Thai: Sripraphai (64-13 39th Ave. in Woodside, Queens)
Yes! That place is AMAZING -- the spiciest food ever. It will make you "spice" for up to three days afterwards. An unpleasant experience, but worth it.
Sichuan -- Grand Sichuan on 9th (btwn 24th and 25th). Spicy!
Indian -- Angon on 6th street btwn 2nd and 1st. It's new, it's amazing, they are so nice there you will not know how to react.
Jewish-style Deli -- Katz's. Best pastrami!
Best Burger -- Corner Bistro.
Cuban -- Havana Chelsea. Great and cheap. The cuban sandwich is supposed to be good, but I love their soups and meat over rice and beans. Mmmm, great plantains.
Vietnamese -- Saigon Grill is awesome because it's so cheap and everything is tasty and fresh. But I'm partial to Nha Trang in Chinatown, too.
I don't want to start a pizza or sushi debate, but my favorites in the city are Fascati's in Brooklyn Heights and Hasaki Sushi on 9th Street in the East Village.