Lunch Break: Tea, Sushi Or Chicken
Afternoon tea, inexpensive sushi, or chicken to make you drool - today's Lunch Break. by Yvo Sin.
The Tea Set
235 W. 12th Street
New York, NY 10014
(646) 476-8731
the-tea-set.com
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Cozy on up in The Tea Set and have a seat with one of the many throw cushions scattered around; order a cup of tea and linger over a book or newspaper (if no one's waiting, please!), soaking in the atmosphere of teahouse cum hangout spot. Enjoy the menu of numerous sandwiches, salads, quiches and wraps... but most of all, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, though occasionally you'll have to fight to hear yourself think over the music coupled with giggling women. No matter - the tea selection here is excellent.
Ichiro
165 Front Street
New York, NY 10038
(212) 425-4441
Ichiro offers local workers a nice, fresh option for takeout sushi during the workday: with a fairly extensive menu comprised of fun sushi rolls and some Thai dishes, you'll never be bored. Check out the Ichiro sets - served with soup and salad both, plus four pieces of shumai and three pieces of California roll, choose from chicken or salmon teriyaki, shrimp & vegetable tempura, tonkatsu (fried pork cutlets) or chicken katsu. Eat like a king for just $12.95.
Chicky's on 86
355 E. 86th Street
New York, NY 10028
(212) 996-8277
chickysnyc.com
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Peek into the window of Chicky's on 86 and you will see whole chickens, cut open, being grilled to succulent and tender deliciousness. Open the door and the incredible scent will hit you face-first as you walk into the sparsely appointed space; it's hard not to order the charcoal broiled chicken, but if you manage to tear yourself away from that wonderful smell, try the Buffalo wings (pictured). Fried crisp but still retaining a good kick, the medium order ($7) is perfectly sized to leave you wanting more without wanting a nap.
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Yvo Sin is the founder and head writer of The Feisty Foodie.
