The pan fried dumplings are so delicious! We got a few varieties. They make them fresh so the wait…read moreit a while to eat, but worth it. The steamed dumplings were good but fell apart before picking them up, so we don't recommend those.

My strong proclivity for dumpling noodle soup continues as a predilection of Chinese comfort food…read moreas my cultural roots origin. When life is lackadaisical and you need an uplifting force or encouragement for catharsis to be resilient as an awakening, dumplings are summoned. It brings presence to every bite for awareness and genuine aliveness. My emotional pain cannot be disconnected for healing. As I sat in silence I checked my email waiting for my order fulfillment and arrival. This business is a local cafe, not quite a restaurant but very Asian specifically a medley of Chinese dumplings and heavy Japanese decor atmosphere. I was very bewildered of this dumpling business is Japanese or Chinese cuisine, or possibly both incorporated? Asian fusion? Japanese beckoning cat, maneki-neko 招き猫, is heavy presence for decor atmosphere throughout the entire cafe. There is one large Japanese beckoning cat with one paw raised in a beckoning gesture by the cash wrap register. This beckoning cat is adorable! The menu is very simple offerings but does not describe the contents in detail. It is not a extensive list as it is a cafe. The server/cashier advise to order first, sit to eat and pay last like a full service restaurant. This business has been listed in my Yelp bookmark to try for a long time. The slightly warm temperature has teased me to induce Spring Fever as the first full day post Daylight Saving Time, 2026 and I was outdoors for walk as exercise. Sauces and condiments are available at a station counter. There is one large TV. Background music is somewhat loud audible and sourced by Spotify. Customer service is average. There is one unisex facility on the premise and is relatively clean. There is a small parking lot in the front shared with neighboring businesses. This business is located in a small shopping complex named Metro Plaza. Chicken dumpling noodle soup, $12.00 The dumplings were pan seared fried, unfortunately not traditionally boiled especially for noodle soup. The dumplings are average. The noodles were rice vermicelli with half boiled egg and scallions in Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen soup base broth. The Japanese Tonkotsu Ramen soup base broth and half boiled egg is a replica of Japanese Ramen noodle soup. It was served piping hot. Chinese soup spoon Tangzhi ladle where the end is at a angle is provided with one disposable wooden chopstick as utensils. Jasmine Tea, cold $1.50 This was awful! It was one tea bag filled with ice. I did not taste the Jasmine aromatic flavor. Stay away from ordering any drink as Song Dumpling Cafe is good for dumplings. It is certainly no bubble tea business to obtain quality Chinese tea. After my MTA NYC Transit SBS Q52 bus ride, I walked from Woodhaven Boulevard moving east on Metropolitan Avenue to gain access.

This was my second time dining here, and I thoroughly enjoyed it once again…read more After enjoying a delicious meal paired with a fantastic all-jazz performance, I'm already looking forward to coming back. I ordered the short ribs and the five-onion soup again, and both were excellent. The service was spot-on and impressively quick--my food arrived in under 15 minutes. The owner is also really cool; he personally greets guests and makes a point of chatting with the performers to ensure they're comfortable. This is a wonderfully romantic spot. The beautiful flowers add such a nice touch (as I mentioned in my previous review). While it's not fully upscale, it has an elevated, sophisticated vibe that makes you want to dress up for the occasion. Highly recommended!

I had been meaning to try Bloom Botanical Bistro for a while, since it seems to be a neighborhood…read morestaple, and finally stopped in for brunch with a guest from out of town. The floral displays are fun and are probably the highlight of the visit. The space is clearly designed for photos, and I can see why it would be popular for birthdays, showers, or other special occasions. They seem to go the extra mile when it comes to creating a celebratory atmosphere. Service was excellent from start to finish. The staff at reception and at the table were attentive, friendly, and welcoming. Food-wise, we tried the Kung Pao calamari and wagyu meatballs after seeing other reviewers rave about them, but both felt a little gimmicky to me. Our group mostly stuck with more traditional brunch items, including breakfast burritos and omelettes, and those were fine. Overall, I would not necessarily come here just for the food, but I would recommend it for the atmosphere, service, and special-occasion vibe. It is a great spot if you want a pretty setting, good hospitality, and plenty of photo-friendly areas.

The food is good but pricey. I really like the fish,…read moreoctopus and chips. The service is fine. It is a nice restaurant.

This restaurant definitely deserves 5 stars. The staff was so pleasant from entry, to the bar, to…read morethe table. The customer service was amazing from each and every staff member. Our waitress' name was Liz and she was so sweet and helpful. And she gave us great suggestions from the menu. We enjoyed every dish we ordered. The restaurant is so beautiful and clean . It gives the feeling of being in Greece. I loved the decor and the ambiance overall. I will definitely be visiting again.

This restaurant was a wonderful spot for a nice Italian dinner. Their menu was fairly large and…read moreoffered a number of options. The staff was attentive and ensured that all of our food came out correctly. It's a very small and intimate space, I wouldn't bring a large family unless you have a reservation. The food was good, some dishes could've used a bit more flavor but overall it was a satisfying dinner. I think because everything is made so fresh, the flavor is not able to marinate.

If I was rating the food on taste alone I'd rate this restaurant 4 stars. I have to take a star…read moreoff because the portions were way too small, and we all left hungry. For that alone it wasn't worth coming here, and we will not come back even through the food was good. None of the appetizers were shareable either. The beet salad we had was very good, but not shareable. We also had the ravioli and the gnocchi in Gorgonzola. Both were very good, but not filling at all. The gnocchi dish especially was a very small portion! The food in the pics I took look a lot larger than the food that was in front of us. We also ordered 4 desserts those were a decent portion except the soufflé which was disappointing in size and in taste. All the desserts were fresh and homemade, but they were just ok in taste. If you are ok with very small portions and good food than you may like this restaurant.

Came here for friend's birthday dinner. We ordered the duck (DUCK À LA PRESSE) a week ahead of…read moretime. It was dry agedl. We ordered eggs in a nest for appetizer as well. It was very light and delicious. Loved chef's passion for making the duck in front of us. The sauce was definitely the most expensive part made from duck jus. Duck with the sauce tasted very fragrant and full of flavor. Hard to decribe how good it was but it was heavenly. Highly recommend to anyone who likes french cuisine.

We had dinner last night for the first time at Tourmaline !…read more The ambiance and service from Seth were excellent! But sadly, the pork tenderloin special that I had was tough and dry . Both my husband's and friend's hanger steak was very chewy!!! A restaurant of this quality should definitely serve a better cut of beef!!! We really looked forward to this dinner having read about the chef but were very disappointed with the entrees! The kale salad and celery root latkes were good as were the desserts. Too bad as Forest Hills is really lacking in fine dining restaurants !!!

This restaurant is absolutely amazing. The appetizers and the main course the drinks and the…read moredessert absolutely a 10. Our serve Lawrence super attentive and the crew working with him amazing. The ambience gives that really homey feeling. It's like the neighborhood staple. Cheers to the chef and staff. Absolutely delicious. Appetizers 10 Service 8 Main course10 The octopus was absolutely cooked to perfection

4/5 Octopus $19.50- really good, slightly spicy aftertaste, chewy but not extremely so, was…read moredifficult to slice tho, loved the sweet grape tomatoes, radish is crunchy but wish it had more flavor/seasoning but since it's raw I guess it makes sense 3/5 crab croquettes $16- the tartar sauce is prolly the best I've ever had l, crab cakes itself were decent, the beets on top added a nice crunch & the lemon a bit more flavor 4/5 rigatoni con salsa allá vodka $22- really good, creamy, sauce, pasta perfectly cooked

My ride or die for amazing Thai food, been a huge supporter since the place was called Thai Pot. My…read morego to drunken noodle and Thai fried rice are always consistently authentic, just like how they make it in Bangkok, and the Thai ice tea always hits the spot (not too milky or bland/watered down). I've been to all of the viral/trendy Thai spots in the city or Brooklyn and none can compare to this spot. 1000/10

Elmhurst has great Thai food but sometimes I need a spot closer to home and this is it!…read more Mae Chan's interior isn't anything to boost about, but when I went during prime time, there were several tables still available. This restaurant is a mom and pop shop and the owners are very friendly! The pad sew ew is one of my fave. The crispy pork is delicious as well but could be fried a little bit longer to give it that extra crispiness. Would definitely come back again especially to support a small business that serves delicious food. Parking around the area is a nightmare though. One thing I would

We LOVE this place, we come here every week and the staff is amazing so praises to them for their…read moregreat service The food is delicious, we love the rice, their side salads and the soup! We have also tried the spanakopita and is fantastic! The ambiance is also one of my favourites, any season of the year you can find a great spot!

Nick's is a great spot for Greek and Mediterranean inspired food in Forest Hills NY (Queens). I…read morestopped by there the first the other day after arriving at LaGuardia Airport. I was in town on a business trip and wanted some authentic Mediterranean food that was nearby. Nick's did not disappoint. I started with an appetizer of Grape Leaves. It was enough for two people. The ingredients were fresh and they were tasty. For an entree I went with a lamb gyro platter with a side of grilled vegetables. The lamb was well seasoned but not overly salty. The vegetables were cooked perfectly. The service was attentive and quick and the ambiance was casual and all local neighborhood folks. There is street metered parking available where there is no charge after 7pm on weekdays. You can use the Park NYC application.