The Best Hidden Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants Across New York City

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The Best Hidden Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants Across New York City

It's safe to say that you'll find hidden gem restaurants in just about every neighborhood of New York City, many of which you'll only ever discover by accident or word-of-mouth. But these hole-in-the-wall places are often the most beloved by locals, many offering authentic tastes of cuisines you might not have tried before, and plenty of which are cooking up meals to comfort and satisfy even the pickiest of New Yorkers.

While some New Yorkers might prefer to keep their favorite hole-in-the-wall spots quiet, we're not gatekeeping here. In a city with roughly 23,650 restaurants, NYC is widely considered one of the best food cities in the world, and eating your way across the city is one of the highlights of li