We were looking for a lunch place close to work, and my daughter suggested Sura, a Korean eatery near Astor Square. It’s cheap, fast and good, just what you want for a midday eatery.

My friend chose better than I did from the enormous menu. A beef bulgogi box was pretty pedestrian but the pumpkin porridge was divine, with just a subtle sweet hint of the luscious fruit. Then my friend tucked into a pear salad that appeared to be dressed with a light yogurt-like dressing. There were strawberries and lettuce. It was beautiful to behold and tasted like summer.

Prices are reasonable–$4.00 for the porridge and in the teens for dishes like spicy tofu.

Sura
105 E. 9th St.
Ne York, NY 10003
212 982 6390

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