It has taken a long time, but Brooklyn finally has New Haven-style pizza. The pies are shaped like racetracks and have an overlapping roster of toppings. Sure, there’s a clam pie, but there’s also the cozy pie, now with seasonal sweet potatoes. Walk up a long stairway to the rooftop dining room above its sibling Grimm Artisanal Ales.

Ever had a Korean pizza? As of last year, you’ve been able to find them at Appa’s, a pizzeria in the East Village that’s inspired by Pizza Hut, where its owner used to work. Now they have a home in Bushwick, too: Nowon, a Korean American restaurant that’s been open in the East Village since 2019, opened a second location. There are a couple of Korean-leaning pizzas on the menu, made in an oven inherited from the building’s previous tenant, Faro. In addition, find dishes like chopped cheese rice cakes, whipped ricotta toast with citrus jam, and a burger with a truffle kimchi sauce.

Chef Eric Tran took over this longstanding Bushwick restaurant during the pandemic and replaced its menu with an array of seasonal dishes that nod to Mexico and Vietnam, inspired by his heritage and a recent stint at Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Although the a la carte menu might catch your eye, the dac biet section, Tran’s version of a tasting menu, is what the new restaurant has come to be known for.

This Bushwick spot has pulled off a rare hat trick by operating a cafe, a taqueria, and a “micro tortilleria” all under one roof. Its tortillas, made solely from imported heirloom grains, can be purchased from a small retail area at the front of the shop or ordered in taco form from a restaurant and bar in the back. There’s more than just tortillas here: Find dishes like charred broccolini with almond mole, skirt steak with salsa macha, and roasted chicken with native corn polenta.

Operating out of a former tailor shop built in 1914, this Bushwick restaurant flies way under the radar. Otis may be overshadowed by its newer sibling Nura in Greenpoint, but its globe-trotting menu is a sleeper hit. Find dishes like chorizo broth with mussels, braised pork pasta with miso, and grilled corn with mustard grits.

Bunna Cafe comes from Sam Saverance and Liyuw Ayalew, is a permanent fixture of the vegan food scene in the neighborhood. Perfect for sharing, the main attraction is the beyaynetu, a feast of injera and stewed side dishes that can be eaten solo or portioned for larger groups.

Arepas make an ideal park snack — and that’s good news, as Guacuco is as good as a casual dine-in option as it is as takeout, eaten nearby in Maria Hernandez.

Ali Saboor, who worked at Sofreh in Prospect Heights, opened Eyval, a younger Brooklyn option for Iranian food in 2022. Eyval continues with its live-fire cooking. Find dishes, which in the past has included, saffron chicken, lamb ribs with a tamarind glaze, and tahdig. Don’t skip dessert, which has included items like a saffron ice cream sandwich.

The brunch is particularly tasty at this Uruguayan bistro right on busy Flushing Avenue. The blood sausage with a runny egg on top is particularly tasty, but Tabaré is one of the few places you can get a choripan — Uruguay and Argentina’s answer to the American hot dog, with a chorizo planted on an elongated bun.

With so much change in this neighborhood, Tina’s Place is still holding on after serving Bushwick for some 80 years. The diner is a favorite among locals, and it’s one of the most affordable options on this list, serving classics like pancakes, sausage and egg plates, and diner coffee. The restaurant opens daily at 6 a.m.

It’s no secret that Bushwick is home to some of the city’s best taco spots, but Taqueria Al Pastor remains a contender for the top slot. As the name suggests, the name of the game is the al pastor with succulent slices of pork and juicy, tart bites of pineapple. Order it in taco form, or atop a gringa (two corn or flour tortillas with melted cheese in between) or volcan (a crisp tortilla with griddled cheese). There’s an additional location in Cobble Hill now.

While Roberta’s may have national acclaim, Ops is the local favorite. The small pizzeria serves up sourdough pies made using a flour blend, creating a well-balanced, crispy chewy base. Daily changing specials like salads and calzones help keep things fresh, and the natural wine list is expertly curated — making it an already fun spot for a night out. It’s sibling Leo, in Williamsburg, is popular for similar reasons.

Named after the city of Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, this establishment is part of a new wave of Thai restaurants in the city. Via chef and owner Rathakate Khuankaow, the menu offers an eclectic mix of dishes from all over the country. Don’t miss kanom jean nham ngiaw, a dish of fermented rice noodles in a pork-rib broth.

Dive bar Alphaville isn’t exactly the kind of place you might imagine really good steak frites. And yet, you’d be wrong. Lori Jayne, who makes food for the bar, is where you’ll find some of the best steak frites — let alone the most affordable — in town. They also have a surprisingly knockout veggie burger with a carrot chickpea patty.

Former Jean-Georges cook Andrés Tonatiuh Galindo Maria opened Nene’s Deli Taqueria in honor of his family in Puebla. He serves Mexican classics like a pork mulita alongside birria ramen. The birria, a meat stew made with guajillo chile and garlic, comes topped with onion, cheese, and cilantro and is served on homemade tortillas. These juicy tacos have quickly become the talk of the neighborhood and have inspired a legion of local imitators. Find follow-up locations near Park Slope.

Bushwick is known for its nightlife, and there’s no better late-night dining option in the area than Blue Hour. Located inside the BP gas station, this is anything but standard chain fare. The halal-friendly menu features well-priced comfort delights like fried chicken sandwiches, kebabs, and chicken tenders, from the team behind Little Flower Cafe in Astoria.