What is the best place to eat in Jackson Heights?

[Karensue723]

Meeting an old friend in Jackson Heights for lunch next week. Any recommendations for a great lunch place - any type of food is ok.

[CitySpoonful]

Has anybody checked out Phayul, the newish Tibetan-Chinese place, yet? Very curious about that one after spotting it from the street and then reading about it (http://www.ediblecommunities.com/quee...).

Also, I'm a fan of Bhim's Cafe (37th Rd.). Had a really nice cooked mustard greens dish there (seasonings were a mix of Indian and Chinese flavors), and they had interesting pickles that looked like they could've been homemade....

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Bhim's Cafe
74-10 37th Rd, Queens, NY 11372

Phayul
37-65 74th St, Queens, NY 11372

[Karensue723]

Thanks everyone for the responses. We wound up eating at Pio Pio and LOVED it. There are actually 2 Pio Pio's on the same block - one is the huge sprawling restaurant and the other is a small take out place with several tables. I went to the smaller one, not knowing there was the main restaurant and my friend was at the other place - luckily we had each others phone numbers and found each other.

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Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372

[comiendosiempre]

Ayada, for outstanding Thai food. Though I think its not technically Jackson Heights. Pio Pio is also terrific, though just as good for take out.

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Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372

Ayada
77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373

[diprey11]

Ayada, UFC (Unidentified Flying Chicken). What kind of food do you prefer?

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Unidentified Flying Chickens
71-22 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372

Ayada
77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373

[ipsedixit]

Pio Pio.
http://www.piopio.com/#/pio-pio-jacks...

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Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372

[j0cy0223]

Bf and I like their fish chili and shrimp coriander garlic there.

[kacnyc]

I've recently fallen for Himalayan Hut on 37th Ave., b/n 75/76. No liquor license, but the food is amazing. I've eaten in trice and also ordered delivery. Very fresh and spicy. There are many other options for the neighborhood, though, so you should search around.

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Himalayan Hut
75-18 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372

[Mike V]

I also like Himalayan Hut. Another good choice is Nanking at 72-23 37th Ave. You can choose Chinese, Thai & Mughlai. I've had for lunch chilli shrimp, chilli chicken, veg manchurian and many other dishes all very good. Lunch specials include soup ($6.95 to $8.95). Nice atmosphere and service.

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Nanking
72-23 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372

Himalayan Hut
75-18 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11372