Eat your way across the city for a few dollars

New York is one of the world's great food cities, and eating well here costs surprisingly little if you eat like a local. Grab a classic dollar-ish pizza slice, a bagel with cream cheese, a hot dog from a cart, or a generous halal-cart platter for a few dollars. Dive into the dumplings of Chinatown, the delis of the Lower East Side, and the food halls dotted across the city. A food tour is a fun way in, or simply follow the queues. Save your bigger budget for one memorable sit-down meal. We'll point you to the cheap classics every visitor should try.