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Govinda's Vegetarian Grill in Queens is fantastic!
http://krishnabalaramnyc.com/govindas...They serve super-nice Indian- and also West Indian- inspired fare.
The food is all lacto-vegetarian (and vegan-friendly) - but hearty and satisfying even for the non-vegetarian. :) The staff is also super-friendly.
The restaurant is at the front of a Hare Krishna (ISKCON) center - on Sunday nights they host a Sunday Feast program, at the end of which they serve a free dinner from the Govinda's chefs :
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111-14 101st Ave, Queens, NY 11419
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Jul 3, 2011 12:20 PM
Here's my top 5:
Katsuno (Japanese) - Forest Hills
Ihawan (Filipino) - Jackson Heights
Sriprapahi (Thai) - Woodside
M Wells Diner (French Canadian) - LIC
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Ihawan
40-06 70th St, Queens, NY 11377SriPraPhai
64-13 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11377Tournesol
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1)Trattoria L'incontro- Italian
2)M. Wells- French Canadian
3)Imperial Palace- Cantonese
4)Hunan of Grand Sichuan- Hunan
5)sripraphai- Thai
6)Kum Gang San- Korean
7)Taste Good- Malaysian
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Imperial Palace
136-13 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11354Taste Good
82-18 45th Ave, Queens, NY 11373Kum Gang San
138-28 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354Trattoria L'Incontro
21-76 31st St, Queens, NY 11105SriPraPhai
64-13 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11377Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan
42-47 Main St, Queens, NY 11355M. Wells Diner
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1. Golden Mall - the xian famous foods and sichuan stalls are my two favorites (Flushing)
2 (tie) Buhkarian Tandoori or Cheburechnaya - Uzbek in Rego Park. The lamb fat kebabs at the latter are a must get
4 Hunan House - Hunan in Flushing - Chairman Mao's pork.
5 Sripraphai - Thai - Woodside
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92-09 63rd Dr, Queens, NY 11374Hunan House
137-40 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354
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Taqueria Coatzingo (Mexican)
Bella Via (thin crust pizza)
Pio Pio (chicken)
Salut (kebabs/hummus)
Joe's Shanghai (pork/crab soup dumplings)
Sripraphai (Thai)
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76-05 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11372Joe's Shanghai
136-21 37th Ave, Queens, NY 11354Salute
63-42 108th St, Queens, NY 11375Avli
38-31 Bell Blvd, Queens, NY 11361Pio Pio
84-02 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11372SriPraPhai
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BTaylor
Jun 17, 2011 01:44 PM
1. Northern Chinese in Flushing. I would choose Fu Run, although Golden Palace has its fans. M & T is a different style, from the Tsing Tao region.
2. Hunan in Flushing, at Hunan Kitchen.
2. Korean in Flushing. Jong Ga is especially good, but there are also different kinds of Korean, like the Tofu stew places, and the place serving wriggling octupus.
3. Greek in Astoria, at Taverna Kyclades.
4. Ayada Thai.
5. M. Wells. It's just the new hot place. Runners up would be LIC Market, Sweet Afton, Pachanga Patterson, Queens Comfort, and Queens Kickshaw, however, all of these runners up might seem redundant to a Brooklynite.
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Fu Run
40-09 Prince St, Queens, NY 11354Taverna Kyclades
3307 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105Ayada
77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373Sik Gaek
161-29 Crocheron Ave, Queens, NY 11358Golden Palace
14009 Cherry Ave, Queens, NY 11355Sweet Afton
30-09 34th St, Queens, NY 11103SN New Restaurant
44-09 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11355Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan
42-47 Main St, Queens, NY 11355Jong Ga
194-03 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11358M. Wells Diner
21-17 49th Ave, Queens, NY 11101LIC Market
21-52 44th Dr, Queens, NY 11101Queens Comfort
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Hate to be less than constructive, but my mind is boggled by the repeated positive mentions of Vesta in this thread and others. I think this is a case of locals lowering their standards for a neighborhood joint that would never be mentioned in many parts of the city. It's not remotely near one of the better Italian restaurants (or greenmarket-inspired restaurants) in NYC. Jeeg, if you're coming from Brooklyn, no, please, not a place as modest as Vesta.
It's interesting think about places that are uniquely great (either in total, or in specific features) in the borough. Manducati's doesn't have amazing food, but the wine list is special. The Thai joints being mentioned should generally wow a Brooklynite. Etc. But Vesta? Bare Burger? Don't rush here for those just fine places.
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13-27 Jackson Ave, Queens, NY 11101Vesta
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re: MarcInSunnysideGardens
I agree that your comments are less than constructive, MarcInSunnysideGardens. But this whole thread is about opinions as to the best, so you are entitled to your opinion, as are we all. I do take issue with your comment about "locals lowering their standards." There's no need to make such a condescending generalization.
I've had some excellent dining experiences at Vesta. I like a lot of the things about it - food, service, atmosphere. Did you have a bad experience there?
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re: MarcInSunnysideGardens
Just returned from Vesta, where we had a lovely dinner. Excellent wine (they now have their own blends from a North Fork vineyard), attentive service, and delicious, locally-sourced food. I feel strongly that they offer something very unique in Queens. Perhaps there are "better" restaurants in NYC, but at this price-point, they really stand out. We always enjoy a special meal when we go there. The Baby Jesus cake is truly one of a kind. I particularly enjoy their small plates/appetizers. Tonight we had a delicious chilled yogurt soup, with well balanced ingredients (I often find that chilled soups can be overwhelmed by one ingredient). The mussels with chickpeas were also excellent -- great savory sauce. We tend to be a little less enthusiastic about the entrees, but enjoyed what we got (a pizza and a pork dish). I always recommend Vesta to those looking for a moderately-priced meal in Astoria, and I plan to continue to recommend it.
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daffyduck
Jul 4, 2011 11:52 AM
It’s a date cake with butterscotch sauce, and they serve it with whipped cream. I've only had brunch at Vesta once I wasn't too crazy about it. I had the hangover pizza and the warm bankie. I didn't like the polenta with the bankie and the hangover pizza (crust was too crackery) but eveything else was solid. My favorite item was the Baby Jesus Cake, I wish they served it with ice cream though I think it would be much better since the cake has a spicy kick to it.
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buttertart
Jul 6, 2011 07:07 AM
Is it named that because it makes you say "sweet baby Jesus" when you eat it because of its deliciousness?
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buttertart
Jul 6, 2011 07:52 AM
That's cute. Sticky toffee pudding isn't as sweet as you'd think from the ingredients, somehow.
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re: queenseats
As I've mentioned in other threads I'm with MarcinSunnysideGardens on this one. My experience at Vesta was less than impressive. I will say that the room was a nice place for dinner and the staff was fantastic, but the food just didn't cut it for me. I just think there are better places for good Italian in Astoria, even if they don't have all the buzzwords attached. (L'Incontro, Hellgate on the Park, Il Forno) And ditto for Bareburger and to a lesser degree Watawa too.
I think MarcinSunnyside's commetns was constructive in that he is correctly warning people about a possible overhyping of these places by locals blinded by their passion for the locavore movement. While I too am a strong, strong believer in the locavore movement, the food still has to taste good. And for me none of the aformentioned restaurants can match other options in the area and would not be worth a trip to Astoria.
I guess if you want pizza cooked on a cracker, or fish that had all its moisture cooked out of it, than maybe Vesta is truely great.
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3310 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105Forno Italia
43-19 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105Hellgate on the Park
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re: SpiceJunkies
Interesting - I had a terrible experience at Hellgate on the Park, and doubt I'll go back. We didn't even get a chance to taste the food (though I've had it before, and to my tastes it's fine, not phenomenal), as the atmosphere and staff were uncomfortable and unpleasant, it was essential that we got out of there as fast as possible. It was one of the worst times at a restaurant in Astoria that I've experienced.
I've had nothing but delicious food at Vesta. I've had some off-nights food-wise at Bareburger, but recently have enjoyed my times and food there. Watawa is fine, but I recently had sushi at JJ's and that blew away anything I'd ever had at Watawa. If Il Forno is what I'm thinking of (the place across from the mini mall on Ditmars), I had a nice meal there. The pizza dough was a bit dry and needed some salt, but I had a good time there.
I'll speak blasphemy, too - L'Incontro did not impress me like I wanted it to, or expected it to. It certainly was not worth the $$$ we paid. But I fully acknowledge that I'm in the minority here and am ok with that.
Anyway, I'm content to agree to disagree with SpiceJunkies and MarcISSG on the Vesta front. :)
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re: megc
MegC, thanks for chiming in. I'm with you on dislike for L'Incontro. Granted I had one meal there, almost three years ago, but it was so unspecial and overpriced, I have no desire to try it again. I think to some degree the "debate" over Vesta can be attributed to different tastes, but I also wonder if it was tried on an off-night. I just tried the pizza for the first time and really enjoyed it -- I opted for the whole wheat crust and it was great - thin but not crackery at all. I think that Vesta does some dishes more strongly than others (and I can say this too about almost any place I've dined at -- including high end restos like EMP). I don't think I'm over-hyping Vesta. When we were there this weekend, the place was full, so I don't think they're having any trouble with business. The great thing about Chowhound is that we're all entitled to our opinions and this is the place to share varying experiences.
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el jefe
Jul 6, 2011 10:22 AM
I think that what Vesta, Hellgate, Watawa, and L'Incontro all have in common is that while they might be very good, none of them belong on a list of the "Best 5 Restaurants in Queens", worthy of a special trip from Brooklyn.
With 70 restaurants mentioned already, although some are way off on a tangent, I can't figure out how one other restaurant made it onto the 5-Best part of this thread. I'm not sure what the Malaysian options are in Brooklyn but, imho, Taste Good may not even be one of the 5 best Malaysian restaurants in Queens. They've changed ownership recently so I went back and tried again, but the food has not improved. There are several other Malaysian restaurants that are better, but I don't think even they belong on a Top 5 list.
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el jefe: Since you know what shouldn't be on the list, please tell us what would be on your list. I would love to know the other 5 Malaysian that are better than Taste Good. I've loved my meals there, but I don't no sh*t about Malaysian food. I would love to try others.
Megc: I too agree to disagree. I've had the same argument with friends, and that is the best way to settle it. I'm sorry you didn't like the Hellgate, but I could see how the atmosphere can be off putting. I take it as part of the very unpretentious charm. But I love that chicken parm. I'm happy to hear the displeasure actually, because their kitchen can't many tables as it is. :)
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el jefe
Jul 9, 2011 02:40 PM
queenseats and Spicejunkies -
I'm not a fan of broad based "top 5" lists that tend to spiral out of control so instead of adding to it, I was hoping to reduce it from 70+ to 60-something.To answer the OP's question, as to the top 5 restaurants someone from Brooklyn should make the trip to Queens for, no matter how good my favorite place for burgers, pizza, doubles, tacos, or veal milanese/parm/etc is, I'm sure he can do 99% as well in Brooklyn, if not better.
If he's making a rare trip to queens, I'd suggest:
1. Sripraphai
2. Golden Mall - dumplings and buns from Nan Bei, the Xian stand, and maybe some bing from the next stand, and whatever else looks good.
3. If I could expand the culinary boundaries of queens by about a half mile, I'd add Five Star.
4. I've got a 10 way tie for 4th and 5th that I can't separate without knowing what cuisines to eliminate. Or, maybe he does want to know what the best pizza in Queens is.As for Malaysian restaurants, I think Penang on Bwy is the best. 9 out of 10 meals there are very good, but there is the occasional clunker. Full disclosure -- my last meal there was disappointing so I've tried others. Satay on Kissena Blvd is good, as is Sentosa on Prince. I've only been to Curry Leaves on 40th Road in Flushing once. everything I had was fine but it wasn't a big enough sample to compare to the others. But none of them are "top 5" in queens.
We can agree to disagree, I hope.
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Golden Shopping Mall
41-28 Main St, Queens, NY 11355Sentosa
39-07 Prince St, Queens, NY 11354SriPraPhai
64-13 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11377Satay
46-01 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11355New Curry Leaves
135-31 40th Rd, Queens, NY 11354Penang
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re: el jefe
2 out of 5 ain't bad. Our lists are similar, so I am interested in trying Sentosa in particular. I work eat lunch in the area, so I'm always looking for new spots. The Prince St. Noodle shop that just opened across from the soup dumpling place on prince delivered me an insanely tasty bowl of beef noodle soup (taiwan style). Though their soup dumplings were not as good as across the street. They suffered from premature breakage. Anyhow, it is quite a two blocks for eating.
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Sentosa
39-07 Prince St, Queens, NY 11354
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Mister Meatball
Jun 17, 2011 02:28 AM
Don Peppe (Ozone Park) belongs on any Top list in Queens: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/728729
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buttertart
Jun 7, 2011 10:33 AM
Interesting that no one is mentioning Trattoria L'Incontro, an old favorite. Not so good any more?
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biondanonima
Jul 4, 2011 06:23 AM
I was wondering the same thing about Sapori d'Ischia in Woodside, but I just checked the recent reviews on Yelp and it seems to have gone downhill a bit. Oddly, though I've lived in Sunnyside for almost 10 years, I've never been - and maybe now I don't need to bother?
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buttertart
Jul 4, 2011 07:33 AM
We never went there, but we did go to L'Incontro quite a lot when we lived in Brooklyn. There's a post listing it among the best below.
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A few of my Queens favorites:
TOP TiER:
Wafa's - Lebanese -- Forest Hills
Vesta - New Italian -- Astoria
Taverna Kyclades - Classic Greek -- Astoria (amazing seafood)
Queens Kickshaw - BEST coffee I've ever had -- Astoria
Arepas Cafe - Venezuelan arepas -- AstoriaMIDDLE TIER:
BareBurger - organic burgers -- Astoria
Parkside - old school Italian -- Corona
Lenny's Clam Bar - red sauce Italian -- Howard Beach
Linn - Japanese -- Astoria
Seva - Indian -- AstoriaALWAYS AWESOME:
Flushing!!! From the stalls in the malls to the big dim sum palaces (I really like Jade Asian), there is a terrific variety of Asian foods.-----
Arepas Cafe
33-07 36th Ave, Queens, NY 11106Jade Asian
136-28 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11354Park Side
107-01 Corona Ave, Queens, NY 11368Taverna Kyclades
3307 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105Seva
30-07 34th St, Queens, NY 11103Linn
29-13 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106Lenny's Clam Bar
161-03 Cross Bay Blvd, Queens, NY 11414Vesta
21-02 30th Ave, Queens, NY 11102Wafa's
100-05 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375BareBurger
33-21 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11106Queens Kickshaw
40-17 Broadway, Queens, NY 11103›13 Replies-
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EatontheRun
Jun 2, 2011 07:33 AM
I've been meaning to get to Wafa's for some time. Can you recommend any standout dishes?
Arepas Cafe is also another of my favorites that I neglected to list. I don't know that I would drive from Bklyn for it, but I am thrilled that it's in my neck of the woods.
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Wafa's is closed!
My top 5
-Golden Shopping mall (lamb soup in upstairs)
-Trattoria L'incontro
-Good Taste Malysian
-BZ Grill Pork Gyro
-Sriphathai
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Golden Shopping Mall
41-28 Main St, Queens, NY 11355Taste Good
82-18 45th Ave, Queens, NY 11373Trattoria L'Incontro
21-76 31st St, Queens, NY 11105SriPraPhai
64-13 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11377BZ Grill
2702 Astoria Blvd, Queens, NY 11102Wafa's
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GlendaleGal
Jun 3, 2011 06:54 PM
Wafa REOPENED some months ago She is now located at:
100-05 Metropolitan Avenue
Forest Hills, NY 11375Had a falafel tonight :)
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re: GlendaleGal
Sorry for the bad info. I am happy to hear that she's reopened. While it is worth a visit and I will go for lunch (it's near my work), I still wouldn't put it in my top 5. Even in the Middle Eastern genre I think there are other better options just in Queens...thinking Duzan in Astoria as one
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CitySpoonful
Jun 17, 2011 05:34 AM
Really? Duzan is better than Wafa? What about a head-to-head with Cedar Meat House (also Astoria)?
And a related query: Any intel on the new Lebanese place that just opened on Bway in Astoria: Homemade Falafel?
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Cedars Meat House
41-08 30th Ave, Queens, NY 11103Wafa's
100-05 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375Duzan
24-11 Steinway St, Queens, NY 11103
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Hi EatontheRun,
I don't know exactly where you are in Brooklyn but in Bushwick (just a block or so away from Ridgewood, Queens) there are some awfully good arepas to be had at:
Arepera Guacuco
44 Irving Avenue (at the corner of Troutman)
The fish arepa (Cazon) is wonderful and insanely juicy. Bite through the crunchy exterior over a bowl to capture the delicious effluent to be imbibed later. Also fabulous is the Pernil arepa—this one is actually my favorite (go pork!).
The one arepa I'm not a huge fan of here is the Salchicha sausage in pink sauce. The pink sauce is scrumptious (like all of the other home-made condiments here) but the "sausage" is just grilled slices of an "eh" hotdog.
All arepas are from the owner's mother's recipes and are made to order.
They also have juice drinks and the cocada (coconut) is amazing but also very filling. I recommend getting it to go at the end of a meal or making a special trip just for that.
I know that some people on that review site that shall not be named—you know—the one that rhymes with "trelp" have complained about the prices. But I think that's unfair as this is a sit-down restaurant—not a "joint." It's not fancy but it's nice and I have nothing against joints, greasy spoons, or dives—just chains (burn in Hell, Olive Garden!!!!!).
Also, I have to admit that I'm not an arepa expert . I've never even had the chance to partake of the most sacred arepas of Chowhound - those of the Arepa Lady whose cart frequents Roosevelt Avenue in Jackson Heights under the 7 train......
Anyway, I hope you'll check out Arepera Guacuco some time.
Ciao,
Glendale is hungry...
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EatontheRun
Jun 30, 2011 02:41 PM
Actually, I live in Queens. My comment about not trecking from Brooklyn was in response to the OP who I believe lives in Brooklyn. However, I have friends in the Bushwick area so I will make sure to try Arepera Guacuco. Thanks for the tip!
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CitySpoonful
Jun 2, 2011 07:33 AM
Queenseats, you're right -- Linn is a terrific place. Amazing quality, beautiful presentation, and great prices. Yet it stays way under the radar...
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janie
Jun 8, 2011 03:30 PM
few comments about above post...
would not have bare burger on a must try list at all, I went yesterday and would not return, see my review under a search for bare burger astoria..wafa, I love...and yes, she's open and relocated on Metropolitan, few steps from La Vigna across street from Sunoco station--food good as ever.--and yes, her babaganoush and falafel and meat pies, cheese pies etc..worth the visit---
Used to go to Seva, but they have serious inspection issues...don't like this. ---
still like spicy and tasty, not crazy about their b rating either, but i still go. --
I like the little empanada joint when in Corona, and agree that Nixtamal slipped awhile ago...
miss Timmy's custard......Of course many other choices in Flushing---some mentioned...
I don't particularly care for the Bukharian places, so they wouldn't be on my top 5 anything.
Top 5 doesn't really mention price end? Top 5 cheap eats? Top 5 higher end places? With the economy the way it is, my top 5 is cheap eats in all places......so, I can't really comment on the best higher end spots in queens these days..although for the adventurous and meat centric, it would appear that m. wells would top that list at the moment.........
I still eat at Demole alot and enjoy it and find it reasonably priced--and I eat thai food, or chinese food out ...for Italian, I'm a pretty adept cook so, I tend to eat out things I don't make at home....so, many Italian places don't really do it for me....but I really do like King Umberto's they make whatever I feel like eating, and it's always yummy.
Parkside is ok for old school, but so much better out there, especially King Umberto in LI
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107-01 Corona Ave, Queens, NY 11368Empanadas Cafe
56-27 Van Doren St, Queens, NY 11368De Mole
45-02 48th Ave, Queens, NY 11377Seva
30-07 34th St, Queens, NY 11103Tortilleria Nixtamal
104-05 47th Ave, Queens, NY 11368Wafa's
100-05 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375BareBurger
33-21 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11106
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daffyduck
Jun 1, 2011 03:13 PM
a lot of good recs. here are some of my favorites that i dont see
http://www.yelp.com/biz/manuelito-res...
my favorite Ecuadorian restaurant, right by Timmy O's
Quisqueya (domincan) also in Corona.
M and T and Hunan House both in Flushing
Kebab Cafe in Astoria
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Kabab Cafe
25-12 Steinway St, Queens, NY 11103Delhi Heights
37-66 74th St, Queens, NY 11372Hunan House
137-40 Northern Blvd, Queens, NY 11354Quisqueya
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Jun 1, 2011 08:14 AM
I'll agree with the others that it is probably best to just group ethnic restaurants together by neighborhood, as there is so much- Flushing and Elmhurst for all things Chinese, etc. To that I might add Rego Park/Forest Hills for Uzbek food (kosher Bukharian...I have only tried Cheburechnaya, but its very good). To all of the other places mentioned I would add London Lennies on Woodhaven Blvd, Rego Park for excellent seafood.
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Nicks Pizza, Forest Hills
Piccolo Venezia, traditional Italian, Astoria
Shripraphai, Thai, Jackson Heights
Kyoto Sushi, Japanese/Thai, Union Tpke and Parsons, Flushing
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108-26 Ascan Ave, Queens, NY 11375Piccola Venezia
42-01 28th Ave, Queens, NY 11103Kyoto Sushi
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CitySpoonful
May 31, 2011 12:28 PM
jeeg, a few of my favorites%3
*Arepas Cafe, Astoria (Venzuelan)
*Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan, Flushing (among many other excellent Flushing Chinese/Korean restaurants -- Fu Run, M&T, Golden Palace, Golden Mall, New World Mall, etc.)
*Aliada, Astoria (Greek-Cypriot)
*Ornella Trattoria, Astoria (Regional Italian, esp. from Cilento)
*Cheburechnaya, Rego Park (Bukharian -- Jewish/Central Asian)
lthough I don't have specific recs, here are a few great food 'hoods to check out if you're exploring Queens%3
-Elmhurst Chinatown
-Jackson Heights/Corona: Colombian, Ecuadorian, and other S. American cuisines
-Richmond Hill: Indian/Guyanese
-Northern Blvd. east of Flushing Main St.: Korean
-Woodside: Filipino, Malaysian, Indonesian
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41-28 Main St, Queens, NY 11355Fu Run
40-09 Prince St, Queens, NY 11354Arepas Cafe
33-07 36th Ave, Queens, NY 11106Cheburechnaya
92-09 63rd Dr, Queens, NY 11374Aliada
29-19 Broadway, Queens, NY 11106Golden Palace
14009 Cherry Ave, Queens, NY 11355SN New Restaurant
44-09 Kissena Blvd, Queens, NY 11355Ornella
29-17 23rd Ave, Queens, NY 11105Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan
42-47 Main St, Queens, NY 11355New World Mall
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missmasala
Jun 3, 2011 02:39 PM
What do you get as a vegetarian at Cheburechnaya? I really liked it when we tried it (fell in love with the sweetbread kabob) but always hesitate to go back bc we had a hard time finding good things for our vegetarian daughter on the menu. Any recs?
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May 30, 2011 04:01 PM
Flushing,Simply put, the largest China Town on the eastcoast. Try the Golden Mall (basement), just decide which place suits your fancy or has seats....
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re: MOREKASHA
EatontheRun
May 31, 2011 10:38 AM
I second Golden Mall for Chinese varieties.
I would add in no particular order:
Ayada or Sripraphai (for Thai).
danny browns wine bar and kitchen (the only Michelin star restaurant in Queens).
Taverna Kyklades (for Greek).
M.Wells (for Montreal inspired eats)
Vesta (for Italian inspired locally sourced eats)Although I haven't been yet, I am reading good things about Eco-Table (in Astoria) and LIC Market.
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Danny Brown
104-02 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375SriPraPhai
64-13 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11377Taverna Kyclades
3307 Ditmars Blvd, Queens, NY 11105Vesta
21-02 30th Ave, Queens, NY 11102Ayada
77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373M. Wells Diner
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re: EatontheRun
CitySpoonful
May 31, 2011 12:20 PM
Is Eco Table open already? I passed by only a week or so ago, and it still looked dark in there.
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re: EatontheRun
We ate at Danny Browns after the Michelin Review was published and enjoyed it.
We returned recently and was very disappointed. The service and food have gone downhill. We were aware (and not too happy) about their wine markup (300%!!), but tolerated the first time because we enjoyed the food, but this time it really upset us; $33.00 for a Proseco that we get for $9.99 in most "discount" wine stores.
We won't return. No one mentioned Tournasel in Long Island City.
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Danny Brown
104-02 Metropolitan Ave, Queens, NY 11375-
re: Stuartmc910
EatontheRun
Jun 2, 2011 07:29 AM
Agree about the wine prices. We've been sticking to the food lately which we still find to be good. What dishes did you find disappointing? I find their Tuesday and Wednesday prix fix menu is also a good way to go.
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re: EatontheRun
The steak (2), lobster roll special and chicken under a brick. All so-so. The opening salads were OK as were my ham croquettes. I am usually an uncomplaining diner (unless it's truly bad), but we were entertaining a couple and we were high on the place. They didn't complain, but we could see they did not enjoy their meal.
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re: EatontheRun
How we wanted to like this new restaurant....really, we did. We tried it for lunch today and were sorely disappointed. The food is ordinary at best. We were totally unimpressed and for this money you can eat a lot better nearby. It irks us to be asked if we want sparkling water when we first sit down, too, and after we ordered two main courses we were asked if we wouldn't like to split a side of fries. If we wanted fries, we'd have asked. We don't quibble about paying more for a great meal. But for an ordinary meal, no thank you.
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Eco Table
33-20 31st Ave, Queens, NY 11106
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