"This basement-level cab stand has been selling vegetarian Indian chaat and curries on the north side of Houston Street since the early ’90s. It’s an irreplaceable gem of the East Village, and anyone who lives in the area should come here regularly. Stop by for a samosa chaat, steaming bowls of chana masala, and a brown paper bag filled with crunchy fried pakora. You'll have an incredibly filling, incredibly affordable meal." - molly fitzpatrick, bryan kim, neha talreja, kenny yang