Michelin Names 5 West Village Eateries As Best Cheap Eats In NYC

WEST VILLAGE, NY — Five restaurants in the West Village just received recognition from the top culinary review organization in the world. On Tuesday, the 2021 NYC Michelin Bib Gourmands was released, which is a guide to the 131 best affordable dining options in New York City and Westchester.

The renowned anonymous inspectors will release their more well-known starred selections Thursday.

The restaurants on the "cheap eats" list are all joints where the Michelin inspectors can order a full meal for under $40. The distinction is "awarded to excellent restaurants where the food is very good and at a very reasonable price."

Out of the 131 New York restaurants that made the coveted list — five of them are in the West Village.

• Alta: 64 West 10th Street

The Mediterranean restaurant serves customers out of a 19th-century West Village townhouse. The eatery focuses on small plates and has two wood-burning fireplaces to keep you warm in the winter. You can find out more about the restaurant at the link above.

• DOMODOMO: 138-140 West Houston Street

The West Village restaurant focuses on different ways to get creative with variations of Asian-inspired cuisine. It uses specially harvested seaweed, housemade sauce, and a signature warm rice. You can find out more about the eatery at the link above.

• Hao Noodle & Tea: 401 Avenue of the Americas

Along with the West Village location, Hao Noodle & Tea also has a spot in Chelsea — with the combo of the two simply bringing some of the best noodles in New York City to Lower Manhattan. The restaurant focuses on authentic Chinese flavors "steeped in thousands of years of tradition." You can find out more about the eatery at the link above.

• High Street on Hudson: 637 Hudson Street

The West Village eatery is known for its seasonal cocktails and local seafood. The location is right off the High Line and just around the corner from the Whitney Museum of Art. You can find out more about the restaurant at the above link.

• Kubeh: 464 6th Avenue

The Middle Eastern restaurant creates its food with only the finest and freshest ingredients, while also specializing in gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options. You can also enjoy a variety of mezes, spreads, and main dishes. Find out more about the restaurant at the above link.

Here's the full 2021 NYC Michelin Bib Gourmands.