The famously esoteric Food Village at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center offers everything from Indian and Japanese options to a Kosher deli and a French creperie. SI.com invited well-known NYC food critic Ed Levine to the U.S. Open for an odyssey through the food stands.
Tempura Roll,Tempura Shrimp, Crab & Spicy Sauce "Not bad. It's crunchy. You have to accept the fact that you're not getting sushi at a restaurant. It's stadium sushi. The rice texture is similar to Trader Joe's. That's what this is: It's essentially the Trader Joe's experience transported to a stadium."
Kati Roll Wrap,
Chicken Tikka (pictured) or Vegetarian
"This is not gonna win the Vendys (the New York City street food awards), but you know what? That's not what you're here for. It's not bad. It's fresh-tasting."
Pastrami Sandwich, With Cole Slaw & Pickle
Shrimp Shumai Dumplings, "It's what you'd expect. These are not house-made shumai, but they're not bad.
Yaki Soba Noodles, With Chicken (pictured) or Vegetables
Spicy Tuna Roll
Samosa, "They weren't fried to order exactly but they don't look bad. And they're not bad. It's like an Indian knish. Kids would really like this."
Nan Bread,
"It's not the flakiest nan I've ever had, but I don't think I'd get that again."
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