By Elizabeth Smith

Sitting inside on a beautiful summer day? Hungry yet bored of the same turkey sandwich that has been stuffed in your brown paper bag day after day? Stay stuck in your rut no longer, for I know what will curb your appetite for both food and fun. Located on the Williamsburg waterfront at East River State Park and open exclusively on Saturdays from 11AM-6PM, Smorgasburg offers a variety of food vendors, including Bite Size Kitchen, Ramen Burger, Dough, Home Frite, The Good Batch, and many more. With so many options to choose from, even the pickiest eater can find a meal to love.
The best way to approach all of your options without becoming overwhelmed is to walk around and take a glimpse at each vendor before deciding which place to order from. However, if you think you will become overwhelmed by examining all of your choices, I will provide you with a guide to Smorgasburg with my three favorite vendors: Ramen Burger, Home Frite, and Dough. They will satisfy all taste buds and leave you coming back for more.
If you are looking for a meal that will fill you up, the Ramen Burger is a must-have. While their staple dish is the Original “OG” Ramen Burger, they have many other options as well. If you come earlier in the day, you could try the Breakfast Ramen Burger, featuring breakfast classics such as bacon and eggs. If you don’t eat meat, you can participate in the action, too, with the Mushroom “Veggie” Ramen Burger. However, if you’re not a vegetarian and it’s your first time trying a Ramen Burger, I would opt for the classic Original “OG” Ramen Burger, which contains arugula, secret shoyu sauce, and scallions, all between two scrumptious ramen noodle patties. The shoyu sauce and meat mixed with the cooked ramen noodle patties offer the perfect balance of softness and crunch, making your mouth water at first bite.