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bokomaru Oct 23, 2011 08:29 AM

Delicious and quiet restaurant in vicinity of Rego Park?

My grandma in Rego Park has agreed to let me take her out to the cuisine of my choice in relatively close driving distance from her apartment (Elmhurst, Flushing, etc). I was planning on going to Southern Spice until I heard that it had moved. Two most important criteria: Must be delicious/noteworthy (along the lines of Spicy Mina, Chao Thai, Southern Spice), but more importantly must be relatively quiet and the tables not packed too tight. This is why I thought Southern Spice would be a good choice, where as Chao Thai may not be (even though I'm dying to go back there!). I took her to Sripraphai over the summer, and she was a good sport about the noise, but I could tell she would have preferred somewhere where we she could hear us better.
Any recommendations? All cuisines welcome. Thanks!

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Chao Thai
85-03 Whitney Ave, Queens, NY 11373
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  1. missmasala Oct 24, 2011 04:45 PM

    If you want to do good thai again, Ayada is smaller and quieter, as is thailand center point.

    Also, there's Uncle Zhou which I don't think of as being particularly loud or crowded, but maybe my criteria are different.

    don't know of a good Indian to recommend, but for tibetan with sichuan accent, Phayul in JH might work, though I've never been, so can't attest to the crowds/noise level (somehow I just believe it won't be either.)

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    Thailand's Center Point
    63-19 39th Ave, Queens, NY 11377

    Ayada
    77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373

    Uncle Zhou
    83-29 Broadway, Queens, NY 11373

    Phayul
    37-65 74th St, Queens, NY 11372
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      Polecat Oct 24, 2011 05:15 PM

      Phayul isn't big enough to be crowded and noisy - just a few tables which are nicely spaced apart. The food, regardless, is excellent, the joint in particular worthy of more attention.
      P.

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      Phayul
      37-65 74th St, Queens, NY 11372
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         bokomaru Oct 25, 2011 07:46 PM

        thanks for all the great recommendations! we ended up going to Ayada, which was perfect. Food was delicious, atmosphere was right, and everyone had a great time. the food really was outstanding. The small size of the restaurant really comes through in the attention the kitchen pays to your food. Service wad good too. I will definitely be back.
        Now I just need to find some time to try the other suggestions! Thanks everyone!

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        Ayada
        77-08 Woodside Ave, Queens, NY 11373
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         Anne Oct 24, 2011 07:14 AM

        How do you feel about Turkish food? My parents live in Rego Park and we try to get to Istanbul (95-36 Queens Boulevard) whenever we're visiting. The food is wonderful! We especially like their appetizer plate. It's a small space, but I think it fulfills your wish of a quiet place.

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        Istanbul
        95-36 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY 11374
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