New York's Best BYOB Restaurant 2008

This moderately-priced Thai restaurant packs a punch in its Panang and other curry dishes.

Reviews:

• “best mistake we made”
• “BAD experience with same head waiter”
• “VERY RUDE HEAD WAITER”
• “Awful, just avoid”
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Wondee Siam I

Reasonably priced West Village French favorite boasts a cozy corner location and a BYOB policy.

Reviews:

• “Sorry to see this NYC staple decline”
• “Fantastic French food”
• “tiny but worthwhile bistro”
• “Great bistro food”
• “Best Eggs Flourentine in Manhattan”

Tips: Tartine accepts only cash, so be sure to hit the ATM in advance.

Tartine

Fort Greene eatery blazes a culinary trail from Senegal to the Seine.

Reviews:

• “great place”
• “Favorite restaurant hands down”
• “Best eats for your buck in Brooklyn (bring a wine, ti’s BYOB. Don’t be shy about calling ahead for a recommendation.)”
• “A Hidden Treasure”
• “Unusual little place”

Tips: Entrees come in half-size portions, a perfect way to share a few among friends.

Abistro

Cozy, warmly decorated Sri Lankan restaurant in the East Village.

Reviews:

• “Great Sri Lankan food”
• “BYOW”
• “good food at a great price”
• “Good, very spicy food—BYOB, but service was inacceptable”
• “A Hidden Find”

Tips: A Sunday lunch buffet is available for $13.95 a person.

Sigiri or email Sigiri

Vegans flock here for the minimally cooked vegetables and assertive condiments.

Reviews:

• “eh”
• “The food is not real, nor is healthy.”
• “Outstanding service, odd food”
• “Veggie haven”
• “Vegan or not, some of the best healthy food in New York.”

Tips: Angelica Kitchen doesn’t serve alcohol, but you’re welcome to bring your own.

Angelica Kitchen

A destination for soup dumplings in Chinatown.

Reviews:

• “Witness AGAIN … hello, Jury!”
• “avoid if alone”
• “Yeah Shanghai!”
• “Best restaurant in Chinatown”
• “Great good, great value, a great find!”

Tips: After your meal, stop into the Chinatown Ice Cream Company next door for a cone of lychee sorbet or red bean ice cream.

New Yeah Shanghai Deluxe

A homey Greenpoint oasis for far-reaching New American cooking.

Reviews:

• “Delicious”
• “avoid delivery "
• “great food”
• “Great Value / Very Good and Interesting Food. BYOB is a plus.”
• “THE VERY BEST IN FOOD”

Tips: Bring a bottle of wine from nearby wine shop, White Wine Star.

Lamb & Jaffy

A cheery Clinton Street BYOB where the sushi’s cheap and chic.

Reviews:

• “Great sushi”
• “rude service”
• “HORRIBLE SERVICE, MEDIOCRE SUSHU”
• “delicious sashimi, yummy noodles”
• “byob woohoo”

Tips: It’s BYOB and the restaurant doesn’t offer dessert, but grab something on the way; they’ll let you bring in both!

Cube 63

Inviting Thai spot tangos with Spanish flavors on the Lower East Side.

Reviews:

• “Cute, cheap, no A/C”
• “Great value for money and tasty”
• “good food, cute place”
• “good cheap food, not so great with large reservations”
• “Great service, delicious food, BYOB, low price = Very Good Times”

Tips: While the restaurant waits for its liquor license, bring your own wine from Jade Liquor nearby.

Sticky Rice

Middle Eastern delights served with superb freshly baked pita bread.

Reviews:

• “Delicious food, nice wait staff, cheap price”
• “Typically Low-Priced Mediocre Fare”
• “Reservations…”
• “Fantastic place for a party (or just a great Middle Eastern dinner)”
• “We order out here once a week at least.”

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