Washington – While visitors from around the world are traveling to the United States for the World Cup, New York City is a must-stop for football and food.

Here is a recommendation list for what to eat while venturing around NYC!

The Halal Guys

 Near Central Park, this is an authentic American Halal food place that serves gyros, chicken, and falafel platters. 

Expect a long line on the weekends, but with a 4.2 out of 5 rating, it’s worth checking out. 

Nyonya

In the neighborhood of Chinatown, Nyonya is an affordable Chinese/Malaysian spot with Roti Canai and Beef Rendang as its two popular dishes. 

Service is efficient, so come here for a quick bite.

Joe’s Pizza

Times Square and West New York both have Joe’s Pizza. This pizza spot has authentic NYC pizza slices and attracts locals and tourists frequently. 

A late-night pizza run after watching a football game is possible with this business, as it doesn’t close until 3:00 am EST.

STK Steakhouse

Straying from local, cheaper locations and moving on to upscale restaurants: STK Steakhouse Midtown is a well-recognized steakhouse, known for its ambiance and great customer service. 

Thai Villa

Thai Villa in Manhattan lives up to the hype it gets from locals. Their popular dishes are pad thai and multiple kinds of curry. 

The ambiance inside grabs people’s attention, and then they stay for the delicious food. 

Park Rose

With a more leafy, green, and bright atmosphere, the Italian cuisine spot Park Rose is located in NoMad, NYC. 

Customer service is known to be outstanding, and their menu options are diverse, serving food from salad to salmon. 

Which one are you trying first?

Watching the FIFA World Cup in NYC means always eating good food, from local to high-end restaurants.