Astoria or Jackson Hts Recommendations?

[ZerlinaVania]

We're going out with extended family for an early dinner on Sunday. We're looking for a good place to go that's different from our usual: Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Filipino food. We are fairly adventurous eaters. Any suggestions for casual places, where we can sit, relax and enjoy a family dinner would be appreciated. Thanks!

[catherine]

I'm on a Peruvian chicken kick this month, so I say Pio Pio. Not all that adventurous, sure, but amazing food, nice atmosphere (if a bit frenetic), good for a group, relaxed (especially after a glass of sangria!).

[ConOrama]

I agree with this suggestion 100%.

This is my no-fail spot to bring out-of-towners.

[Astoria Lurker]

You could check out one of the Brasilian places in Astoria. Malagueta, Favela or Sabor Tropical, in order of good-ness, but all 3 are wonderful.

[ZerlinaVania]

Sorry that was a little ambiguous. I meant that our usual is E/SE Asian - My cousin is coming from Singapore and our family is Filipino.

[Scribbler]

Assuming your post meant you want something other than Asian, you could try Novo. Nuevo Mexican, large portions, comfortable. 37th Ave at 78th(?) I think...........

[Harlan]

Do you mean that East/SE Asian food is the usual, and you want something different, or that you want something East/SE Asian, instead of the usual? I can't quite figure out from what you wrote...