"Minca’s cramped dining room is situated around an open kitchen, with hot steam constantly flowing through the space. It’s perfect for a soothing solo meal or casual date night in the East Village when you don't want it to seem like you’re trying too hard. We love that you can get a bowl made with half pork and half chicken broth, and the tsukemen here is particularly great. The daikon salad, a mountain of shredded radish drenched in sesame sauce, is one of our favorite ways to eat that particular vegetable." - Will Hartman, Willa Moore, Sonal Shah, Neha Talreja, Kenny Yang