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Kwik Meal (cart)
45 St. @ 6 Ave.
In'n'Out: 3m
Genre: Pita's 'N' Stuff

Jimbo Says: OK
Delicious food, small portions.  I didn't really get what this guy was going for, snobby street food? I'm not taking chances with shrimp from a cart. 

Jin Chuan Garden
9W 46th St.
In'n'Out: 2m 27s
Genre: Chinese

Jimbo Says: OK
Nothing special, but definitely fast, cheap, and filling.

Park Italian Gourmet
60 W 45th
In'n'Out: 4m 37s
Genre: Deli

Jimbo Says: Good
For some reason ordinary delis are rare in this hood, but this one hits the mark.  

Margon Restaurant
136 W 46th St.
In'n'Out: 4m 37s
Genre: Cuban

Jimbo Says: Good
This place is more of an experience than a restaurant. Order anything on the menu, and let the island ladies treat you right...

[Cart]
49th @ 6th (Closest to sw corner)
In'n'Out: 2m
Genre: Halal

Jimbo Says: Good
These guys have years of experience.  The speed says cart, but the flavor says "Ohhhhh Yeeeaaahhhh."

[Soup Dude]
49th and 6th Ave.
In'n'Out: 1m
Genre: Soup

Jimbo Says: Good
Dude gave me free soup!  What more can I say?

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