Budget

Kenka

Store front at Kenka in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Delicious izakaya joint in the East Village.

Japadog

Japadog in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Japanese street food meets an American classic.

Murray's Bagel

Bagel selection at Murray's Bagel in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Traditional New York style baked and boilded bagels done right.

Crif Dogs

Hot dogs at Crif Dogs New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

If you want a real New York hot dog stop at a street cart—if you want a delightfully odd hot dog combination, that's totally delicious head to the East Village and get yourself a Crif Dog.

Xi’an Famous Foods

Hot & spicy oil seared handpulled noodle at Xi’an Famous Foods in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Spicy hand-ripped Chinese noodles and lamb burgers in the East Village. 

Tacombi

Store front at Tacombi in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Mexican cafe and taquería serving up tasty tacos in an ultra casual environment. 

Halal Guys

Lamb, chicken and rice at Halal Guys in New York. Photo by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/mesohungry/3461573602/">jasonlam</a>

Legendary street food vendor hawking the best Middle Eastern food the city has to offer at crazy low prices.

Ess-A-Bagel

Everything bagel toasted with cream cheese at Ess-A-Bagel in New York. Photo by alphacityguides.

Carbs, smarbs, bagels are a staple in a New Yorkers diet and Ess-A-Bagel is one of the best in the city.

Thank You Mart

Display inside Thank You Mart in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Super cheap used clothing and fun kick-knack chain shop.

Yoshinoya

Meal at Yoshinoya in Tokyo. Photo by alphacityguides.

Fast food Tokyo style.