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Manganaro's HeroBoy

492 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY - (212) 947-7325
Hero Boy is a cafeteria-style restaurant. They make heroes and a few hot Italian dishes (including the deep-fried Sicilian rice balls known as arancini), and 6-foot heroes for parties and events. Hot heroes are its strength, in particular, the meatball hero, with a touch of hot pepper heat and garlic.
80% Approval Rating (5 votes)

Scorecard

4 - Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Overall: One of the Best - Worth a Trip
Eggplant Parmigiana Hero
Chicken Parmigiana Hero

Highlighted Reviews

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Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle - Photos (5)
Roadfood.com Editor
"We thought a lawsuit settled once-and-for-all the long-running feud between the two branches of the family that own the side-by-side Managanaro's stores on Ninth Avenue, near Port Authority. This supposedly resulted in the closure of the Grosseria, next door to the ..."   [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

492 Ninth Avenue, New York, NY
(212) 947-7325

http://www.manganarosheroboy.net/

Hours & Policies

Seasons:Open Year Round
Meals Served:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:Yes
Alcohol Served:Yes
Outdoor Seating:No
Reservations Accepted:No
Delivery Available:Yes
Takeout Counters:Yes
Juicy meatballs, fresh mozzarella and sauce: the meatball hero is one of the best items on the Hero Boy menu.
"Juicy meatballs, fresh mozzarella and sauce: the meatball hero is one of the best items on the Hero Boy menu."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle





The Mile High is Hero Boy's signature hero. Philadelphia natives may notice that a New York hero does not generally have that inch-thick-plus sheaf of sliced meats typical of an Italian hoagie.
"The Mile High is Hero Boy's signature hero. Philadelphia natives may notice that a New York hero does not generally have that inch-thick-plus sheaf of sliced meats typical of an Italian hoagie."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


The room on the left is where you place your order. You can see the testimonials on the wall to the right.
"The room on the left is where you place your order. You can see the testimonials on the wall to the right."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


Take your lunch to this dining room on the right.
"Take your lunch to this dining room on the right."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle


The Hero Boy is a large, modern-looking sandwich shop. Barely visible just beyond is the Grosseria.
"The Hero Boy is a large, modern-looking sandwich shop. Barely visible just beyond is the Grosseria."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle



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