I got some good (and logical) guesses, but here are my five contributions to TONY's #100best:

Under Bar Food: Torres Tots at PDT and Spicy Fried Chickpeas at Mother's Ruin

Under International Eats: the Sizzling Sisig at Maharlika

Under Vegetarian-Friendly: Crispy Chinese Watercress Salad at Sripraphai

Under Best of the Rest: Spicy Sliced Pork Jerky at Malaysia Beef Jerky

I've already got an idea or two for next year . . .