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Lunch Break: Sushi, Burgers, Mediterranean

A sushi special or a classic New York City burger with fries in today's Lunch Break.

Aoki

Aoki
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234 W 48th St
New York, NY 10036
(212) 956-2356

See Also: The 5 Best Sushi Restaurants In NYC

When the craving hits, what's better than a sushi lunch special for $9 that includes miso soup or salad and two rolls of your choice? Why, that same sushi lunch special with three rolls of your choice for $11 (pictured)! Aoki comfortably enjoys its status as a great go-to lunch spot for sushi, without trying to appear to be more than it is. Quick service caters to the lunch crowd, while a pretty interior allows you to sit down for lunch and enjoy yourself as you may like.

Kashkaval

Kashkaval
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856 9th Avenue
New York, NY
(212) 581-8282
kashkavalfoods.com

Kashkaval is one of the cutest little shops you'll ever find: what looks like a quaint deli counter in front, where you can order plenty of Mediterranean dips, spreads and cold salads to go, is actually an adorable wine & cheese bar in the back. If you're in a rush, order a platter of up to 4 different dips and spreads for $10 to go - they'll wrap up pita for you to take with you as well. If you've got a bit of time, snag a seat in the wood-accented bar in the back and enjoy fondue, panini, or some of the hot dishes Kashkaval offers - like the turkey meatballs (served with orzo or bulgur, and a side salad for just $14), paprika chicken (served with the same as the turkey meatballs, for $12), or even spinach & feta borek (served with a Greek salad for $12). Either way, don't miss the taramasalata - a Greek dip made with carp roe, potatoes, olive oil and lemon juice - one of the best in the city.

Shake Shack

Shake Shack
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Multiple locations; check website
shakeshack.com/

See Also: The Best Burgers In NYC | NYC's Best French Fries

Shake Shack isn't for everyone. There are haters, there are doubters, and there are those who simply don't get the hype. That's all well and good - please step out of line and let the rest of us eat our burgers in peace - but the simple fact is, Shake Shack knows how to make a burger, and that starts with good meat. If you like burgers that are juicy but aren't huge, that have a good bun-to-meat ratio, are topped with tomato, butter lettuce and Shack sauce... this is the place for you. A single Shackburger is well-sized, with one patty, while a double Shack has, you guessed it, two patties, for larger eaters, and netiher will break the bank. The fries are also for a specific subset of people who like crinkle cut fries, which aren't for everyone, but the point of Shake Shack is, even after all the hype, that they do what they do, and they do it well. It isn't for everyone, and they don't mind that one bit.

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Yvo Sin is the founder and head writer of The Feisty Foodie.

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