Investigators say the men pushed their way into the food cart early Monday morning on Tenth Avenue and 45th Street in Hell's Kitchen.
One of the suspects then punched the 57-year-old vendor in the chest.
The other suspect took his phone before the two ran off.
The victim refused medical attention.
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