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New York · checked November 10, 2026

The best takeout and delivery in New York

Ten kinds of food and the best places in New York to order each one from tonight, at home or in your hotel room. Start with Rubirosa for pizza, Sugarfish for sushi, Han Dynasty for Chinese food. Every pick says what to get and how to order it.

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Rubirosa

Nolita · 235 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10012 · From our stories

Get: Tie-dye pie, thin-crust pies, chicken parm

Thin-crust pies hold their shape in the box, and the vodka sauce stays rich on the ride. Add the chicken parm if you want something for the next day.

Good to know: Order pickup on Toast to skip the delivery markup. It also takes phone and DoorDash orders.

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Sugarfish

Midtown East · 157 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022

Get: Trust Me set, hand rolls

The set menus come in compartment boxes made for delivery, so each piece arrives neat and separate. Order the Trust Me set if you want the chef's pick.

Good to know: Delivery comes from the East 53rd Street storefront; other NYC branches deliver too.

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Han Dynasty

East Village · 90 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10003

Get: Dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, dry-chili dishes

Sichuan dishes built on sauce and chili oil, which keep their heat in a container. Dan dan noodles and mapo tofu are the orders.

Good to know: Spice runs hot, so ask for a lower number. Other branches are in LIC and the Upper West Side.

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Thai Villa

Flatiron · 5 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003 · From our stories

Get: Curries, crispy dishes, noodles

Royal Thai cooking with curries that hold heat and rice that soaks up the sauce. Strong ratings on DoorDash from more than 20,000 orders.

Good to know: Delivery can be unavailable by address, so check yours.

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Chote Nawab

Murray Hill · 115 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10016

Get: Tandoor chicken, Hyderabadi biryani, mirchi ka salan

Tandoor chicken and Hyderabadi biryani, both of which hold heat and flavor in a box. Add the mirchi ka salan for the biryani.

Good to know: Closed Mondays. Also on DoorDash, Caviar and Uber Eats.

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Casa Enrique

Long Island City, Queens · 5-48 49th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Get: Chiapas-style tacos, fish taco, mole dishes

Chiapas cooking with mole that travels well and tacos that pack easily. Michelin-listed, and the fish taco is the one to order.

Good to know: Dinner only. Order by phone or on its own site.

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Via Carota

West Village · 51 Grove St, New York, NY 10014 · From our guides

Get: Spaghetti pomodoro, pastas

The pastas travel well, and the spaghetti pomodoro is simple and bright. Order a couple and a salad.

Good to know: Pickup costs less than delivery.

BurgersAll 4 →

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Gotham Burger Social Club

Lower East Side · 131 Essex St, New York, NY 10002

Get: The Gotham burger, double smash

A double smash burger that made the 2026 World's 101 Best Burgers list. Order the Gotham burger.

Good to know: Order at the counter and wait for the text. Expect 15 to 20 minutes at peak.

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Chick Chick

Upper West Side · 618 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Get: Double-fried wings, fried chicken

Potato-starch coated wings fried twice, so they stay crisp in the bag. Try the dry rub or the citrus glaze.

Good to know: Pickup is the sure thing; call to ask about delivery.

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Tanoreen

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn · 7523 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Get: Mezze, eggplant napoleon, kofta

Palestinian home cooking with a Michelin Bib Gourmand. Mezze and kofta travel well, so order a spread.

Good to know: Call to order, or find it on Uber Eats.

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