At this gracious, Asian-inspired little restaurant in the increasingly hip neighborhood of Nolita, you can choose from several different kinds of rice (including jasmine, basmati and sticky) to go with your small but inexpensive chicken or vegetable dish. The agonizing rice choice makes for good conversation on a first date. They do not take reservations however, so be ready to wait. And while this is a sit-down restaurant, it actually feels more like a takeout spot. Cash only.
• Hours: Noon-midnight M-Su