660239 Sat Oct 17 08:16:16 -0700 2009 17 19 Outer Boroughs 0 5110134 I'm a veteran of Spicy Mina (and the other, less interesting JH spots - e.g., Jackson Diner), and have more recently tried Desi Biryani and Mehfil. Is there anything new/interesting/overlooked that I should know about? Sat Oct 17 08:16:16 -0700 2009 18856 bennyt 1 5110283 little known kababish is probably my fav. delhi heights is about a year old. quality place, nice atmosphere, most people dig it. I also prefer al naimet for buffet. Sat Oct 17 09:44:30 -0700 2009 5110134 168211 Jeffsayyes 2 5111970 Thanks for the recs. We actually ended up at Southern Spice in Flushing (143-06 45th Ave., near Bowne). Went there after reading the following: http://www.villagevoice.com/2009-06-03/restaurants/shark-mash-ups-and-happy-exploding-heads-at-southern-spice/ and http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2009/02/dosa-dosai-nyc-flushing-queens-southern-spice.html We followed the recommendations of the writers and went with an order of Chicken 65, lamb sukka varuval, pappu kooraku, and garlic naan (unfortunately they were out of the tandoori paneer, which we had wanted to try). Service was a bit slow, but the food was incredibly flavorful- the chicken and lamb dishes in particular were quite interestingly-spiced. Spinach/lentil mash was earthy and garlicky, naan was perfect. Unfortunately we didn't get to try the shark mash. I don't have much to add to the reviews that I linked above. Would definitely go back. Fun place. Sun Oct 18 08:11:17 -0700 2009 5110283 18856 bennyt 3 5111996 southern spice has been intensively discussed on chowhound. most seem to love it. see this thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/592295 Sun Oct 18 08:31:34 -0700 2009 5111970 12221 missmasala 2 5112166 Is there another Kababish I'm not aware of? The one that I'm thinking of has awesome food. But I would describe it as a dive. It's on Broadway, around the corner from the paratha place. Sun Oct 18 09:57:49 -0700 2009 5110283 10763 Miss Needle 3 5112193 There is a Kababish 1 on Broadway as you mention, take out only and barely enough room to stand. There was a "sit down" Kababish ll on 74 street, though it seems to have closed. I think it is now Delhib Heights but I'm not sure. http://www.chow.com/restaurants/8162/kababish-ii Sun Oct 18 10:13:08 -0700 2009 5112166 14555 stuartlafonda 4 5112207 it closed about a year ago and delhi heights opened shortly thereafter. they make a good one-two punch for me. kababish for bang for the buck and delhi heights for the splurge. i love both -- the quail at kababish is one of the best bargains around. Sun Oct 18 10:17:37 -0700 2009 5112193 12064 david sprague 1 5110311 I was about to post the same question - planning on the Jackson DIner, but looking for newer and cheaper. WIll also be feeding kids. Any new ideas? Sat Oct 17 10:03:25 -0700 2009 5110134 279052 LisaPhoto 2 5111983 I find the newer places like Delhi Heights and Mefhil to be much better then the Jackson Diner. The former is a little pricier. The latter has this sweet tomato chutney that I can't stop eating on everything. Sun Oct 18 08:22:43 -0700 2009 5110311 78039 Widmark 1 5112065 ohh, hyderabi (sp?) around the corner from spicy mina is pretty new I think. some interesting stuff there. Sun Oct 18 09:04:31 -0700 2009 5110134 168211 Jeffsayyes 1 5112354 Tried a terrific new place, Herb International Soup Factory, when in College Point yesterday for the Jack Price march and rally. Aside from their changing daily specials, the menu consists of 6 soups (lentil w/lamb & mixed vegetables, chicken w/rice & mixed vegetables, pumpkin with mixed vegetables, Indian dal (red lentils) & mixed vegetables, noodle & mixed vegetables, and lamb & mixed vegetables) and 4 stews (okra with mixed vegetables, ground lamb with mixed vegetables, chicken tandori masala with mixed vegetables, chicken curry with mixed vegetables). I had the (vegetarian) Indian dal soup which was delicious, and my husband enjoyed his (daily special) chicken with lentil soup. One owner is from India, and his partner is Afghan, which I was told to explain the (fresh, delicious) Afghan bread provided with the soup. The soups and stews are all 16 oz., with the soups running $3.00 or $3.50, and the stews all $4.00. So - the set-up seems largely geared to be a take-out place, but it's rather lovely and comfortable inside. We enjoyed a '70's Bollywood film on the screen as we had our lunch. A section of the place is also nicely set-up as a retail and wholesale market. Nice guy overseeing the place too. Herb International Soup Factory 150-20 College Point Boulevard (at 18th Ave.) College Point (718) 886-2266 Sun Oct 18 11:22:28 -0700 2009 5110134 127990 round2 2 5112542 cool! great find! this is walking distance from the Main Street 7 station? or you gotta hop on the Q11 or one of those buses? Sun Oct 18 12:43:31 -0700 2009 5112354 12656 bigjeff 3 5113225 It felt like a find - I expected to get on Chowhound and find it had already been talked to death. I wish it would open up near me in Astoria... I think it's too far to be considered walking distance from the Main Street 7 station. The Q65 from Main Street & Roosevelt will take you there. Heading in the direction of the restaurant from Main Street, it's on the left side of the street (not sure - I think that's the south side). Sun Oct 18 18:50:28 -0700 2009 5112542 127990 round2 2 5112840 There. is. so. much. in. Queens. Unbelievable. Thank you. Sun Oct 18 15:18:22 -0700 2009 5112354 18856 bennyt 2 5113201 couldn't googlemap the Herb International soup factory. Is the address correct? Sun Oct 18 18:41:54 -0700 2009 5112354 90650 aagouti 3 5113254 Hmmm. I googled "Herb International" and "College Point" and got a few links, including one for Superpages.com listing it at 15-20 College Point Boulevard. I think this must be correct, because it is inbetween 15th Ave. and 18th Ave. on College Point Blvd. Sorry for the mistake - I took the address right off their to-go menu! Sun Oct 18 19:01:09 -0700 2009 5113201 127990 round2 4 5113324 no worries on the address tweak....this sounds like a must try...thanks for the heads up! Sun Oct 18 19:32:33 -0700 2009 5113254 12064 david sprague 1 5113635 recent, similar thread: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/546468 Sun Oct 18 23:54:11 -0700 2009 5110134 12656 bigjeff