I come here pretty regularly and honestly it's such an underrated spot. I Always get the regular…read moresoup base (just my personal preference) and the M6. Although the sauerkraut fish one is also good if I'm feeling seafood. They give quite generous portions for the price and the real task is to not accidentally burn the roof of your mouth when eating bc it tastes like home !! Also it comes out pretty quickly so always appreciate that

I've been to MasterL around 5 or 6 times since they opened last year, and I think they're always…read moreconsistently pretty good. I've had a few of their different 過橋米線 rice noodle dishes and never been disappointed. Noodles are fine, and meats are generally good quality. My favourite is the sliced beef option, and the sauerkraut blackfish 酸菜魚 is also yummy. For the soup choice, I usually get the (original) pork broth, which is savoury and not overly salty. The tomato broth is also quite yummy, I like that it brings out bit of the sweetness of the tomato to complement the other savoury flavours. The other various toppings (? ingredients), though, are generally a bit lacking. The veggies (cabbage, bok choy) are OK don't always taste the freshest. The tofu puffs always feels a bit oily / soggy. The hot dry noodles are also quite delicious options, nice for a warmer day when a large bowl of soup isn't quite what you're looking for. Price point is a bit high for the quality, but it's not too crazy for the neighbourhood. I think it's good that there's a decent rice noodle place in the area.

Braised beef noodle soup is a must get. Highly recommended it. Noodlecraft is somewhat a hidden gem…read morethat needs to be made aware for everyone!

Popped in here for some lunch and it was really nice! I asked for recommendations and they were…read morevery helpful. The Singaporean laksa had some real nice flavor to it, though I do wish there was a bit more variety of the toppings. The inside is nice and spacious and there's free WiFi if you need to do any work! Will come back and try some of the other dishes.

UPDATED (for 2 additional visits) - It is our fav ramen spot in LIC/Astoria!…read moreAmbiance (5/5): The establishment has a very sleek interior with an open, welcoming layout. Although close to other tables, when I dined there was no one nearby. There is also bar seating in the front. Service (5/5): I came on a weekend night at 7:30p and there was no wait. Tonkotsu ramen (5/5): Pro move: ask for the thicker noodles (pic is original dish of thin noodles) This was a superb bowl of ramen! The broth is very umami with tons of depth, flavors, and creaminess. Noodles are the straight kind which has a little less bounce than I usually like but still plenty portioned to enjoy. The bowl comes with a lovely half soft boiled egg. The two large pieces of pork char sui were great--tender and flavorful. Reasonably priced bowl at $18 with some additional toppings like wood ear mushrooms, bamboo, green onions, and narutomaki. Definitely coming back here again to try their other bowls!! Pork belly buns (5/5): If you are already getting the pork belly in the ramen, this can be skipped since it's the same meat. However, the sauce was good and the meat is tender. Crab croquette (4/5): It tasted fresh and consistency of a normal croquette-- crunchy on the outside with a softness from potato on the inside. The light panko seasoning was a nice touch. It also comes with a small side of salad. Wagyu (5/5) - thin pieces of wagyu were very fresh and flavorful. The broth feels very soothing and lighter as it was but not as rich as the tonkotsu. I loved the pickled cucumber and cabbage. The thick noodles are perfectly bouncy and chewy. Shoyu Duck (4/5) - Light broth as I did not taste the undertones of duck in the broth.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 7…read moreDecor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 7 Ramen shops are everywhere in NYC nowadays. However, most of them are average at best. Looking for a quick bite last week in LIC right in the heart of court square, I found this little restaurant. Walking in, it's quite spacious and nicely decorated. Two of us were seated promptly and given menu and water immediately. After a quick look through, we settled on an appetizer to share and two ramen bowls. The Popcorn Shrimp was unfortunately not made very well. Many of the pieces of shrimps were stuck to each other's batter. It didn't taste horrible, just not preferable. On the other hand, the ramens were made extremely well. The Chicken Paitan Ramen has a savory but clean chicken broth that would be perfect when feeling under the weather. The chicken was super tender and the egg was delightfully yolky, while the chewy noodles were a great match for the dish. With that said, my favorite item of the evening had to be the Toriniku Ramen. It had a rich and deep pork flavor that completely elevates my senses to another level. The pork jowl was thick cut and very delicious. Last but not least, the straight firm thin noodles were the perfect accompaniment. I don't look for ramen as often as I use to any more due to the climbing cost of a bowl of these noodles, this place included. However, if I'm in the mood, and don't feel like trekking to Manhattan, then I may just very well end up here.

Ambiance (3/5): The place is tight and can not seat very many parties or large groups. We happened…read moreto get seated immediately on a busy weekend but a queue quickly formed after us. The particular weekend we went (July 5), the air conditioning unit was broken so we were melting inside. Wooden benches and stools with no backs were not comfortable. Service (4/5): There was only one server bustling back and forth. She did a great job in getting orders, refilling waters, and closing out for just her. There were times we had to flag her down. Spicy chicken wings (5/5): Perfect exterior skin crunch with not too much breading. The sauce was light and not overpowering. Deluxe (5/5) and TanTan (5/5) were both very flavorful. Slightly preferred the Tan Tan more because it had a kick and more spice. I requested some extra chili oil for the Deluxe to give it a little more flavor. However, I felt like the broth was too salty. Pork slices were thin was flavored through with not too much fat to the pieces, so it wasn't tender or rich. I love the bounce and chew of the noodles. Definitely one of the better ramen shops in the neighborhood.

Susuru Ramen (located just over the Long Island City border in Astoria) is a gem for its rich,…read moresimmered-for-hours chicken paitan broths, perfect noodles, and vibrant black garlic oil. However, its tiny dining room often means long wait times and limited seating. The signature chicken paitan broth is slow-cooked for 8 hours to create a rich, creamy, and flavorful milky soup. Locals highly recommend the Kuro ramen (featuring rich black garlic oil) and the Deluxe ramen. They also serve a highly rated Veggie Miso. Appetizers shine here. The Garlic Edamame and Takoyaki are fan favorites, and the Chicken Karaage is a must-try. Authentic and cozy. The space is incredibly small with limited seating and does not offer outdoor dining. Expect long wait times for a table during peak dinner and weekend hours. This food place that offers delicious savory broth paired with springy, bouncy noodles is definitely worth a try.

I don't understand how someone , Jaclyn F is an elite yelper... knows nothing about authentic…read moreChinese Food and compares it to PE??!! Sorry but PE doesn't have fresh steam fish, fresh clam, fresh razor clams, fresh lobster, fresh dungarees crab, fresh steam giant oysters, freshly stir fried water spinach or snow pea leaves.. guess she's looking for authentic American Chinese Food, which Canton Manor doesn't not serve.. Canton Manor serves authentic Cantonese Food Period.. is it slightly pricey? Yes.. but it's Long Island City.. My wife and I find Canton Manor very convenient and love it.. and btw... all their stir fried noodles, Beef Chow Fun, Singapore Noodles, Amoy Noodles and Soy Sauce are top notch!!! Nothing comes close to it in the hood and are better than lots of restaurants in CTown and Flushing.. Sam and Mike!! Keep it up!!

This is a family friendly place with a fun atmosphere. The noodles are dressed in light flavorful…read moresauces that let you taste the smoky wok flavor and the truly sweet & crispy veggies. We fed 4 adults & a toddler with 3 main dishes and an order of eggrolls. Stuck to vegetarian options & was not disappointed. Can't wait to try the Dim Sum lunch (til 3pm).

We had such a great experience at Dumpling Wang! The service was wonderful, and the interior is…read moreabsolutely gorgeous. At first, we were a little disappointed because so many of the menu options were pork, which we can't have. But the chicken soup dumplings and braised lamb noodle soup completely made up for it! Both were incredibly delicious, filling, and full of flavor. We also loved the scallion pancakes! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal and can't wait to dine here again. Definitely worth a visit!

This is a great spot for having a good dine-in meal. Plenty of seatings. They even have booth…read moreseatings, extra plus. Very nice big space. Nice decor. Great for any occasion. Not too noisy. I went for early dinner and not too many people yet, which was nice. Staff were friendly. The server/front desk guy kept checking to make sure my water was filled, but I didn't drink much water because I had soup already. Appreciated it though. Good service. How's the food? I tried a few items: pork xiao long bao, shrimp and luffa xiao long bao, Shanghai-Style Shepherds Purse Wonton soup and liver and kidney noodles. The xiao long bao and the noodles were decent. I couldn't taste a big difference between the ones with just pork and the ones with shrimp, pork and luffa, but plain pork comes in 8 pc and the other is 4pc, so just pork is probably fine. The shepherds purse wontons were just okay. It's a slightly thicker skin than most other wontons. The broth is mild. If I had to choose between xiao long bao and wonton, then the xiao long bao was much better. They have chili oil, vinegar and soy sauce at each table. I used the chili oil for a little bit of a kick. I had the iced sweetened soy milk too. That was pretty good. Definitely a good add to the meal. Overall, a good place to eat at if you wanted to gather and chat with some friends in LIC. They didn't rush the table. The food all came out so fast. I ate in under an hour.

Randomly stumbled upon this place around noon on a saturday. there was a short line. I ordered the…read morechengdu pea noodles and soymilk and waited around 10. minutes before I got my order. the pea noodles were not spicy at all and reminded me of a dandan noodle with peas. It was delicious however I was hoping for more of a kick. It was great after I added some of the chili oil! the soy milk was unsweetened and reminded me of what I used to drink at home. Overall, the taste of the food is super familiar and delicious. The place felt pretty clean and small. the noodles are on the pricer side compared to other places but it was still good!

I don't love it and I don't hate it. I recently went there…read morefor lunch, small place and simple menu with a few seats. I got the Fried Dumplings, and Shredded Pork Porridge with Century Egg. Dumplings were okay and the congee was a little bland.

Every time I go to the bank around here I see this truck and today since I was hungry I figured out…read moreI'd try it and chill in one of the tables in the park across the street. They have a pretty decent menu. Mexican cook was friendly and I've gotta say the food was very good. Very good portions and I was surprised that it had two little egg rolls as well. I waited no more than 5 minutes for my dinner to be ready and I was second in line. Total cost was 15 bucks and change so totally worth it and in this economy rather cheap considering the amount of food I got. The egg rolls were tasty. Basil pork was quite juicy with just the right amount of spice to it.

This is legitimately one of the best spots in LIC. Walked up to the cart, placed an order, and ~5…read moremins later, the food came out hot and fresh. Got the lunch special beef drunken noodles, and not exaggerating when I say it is about as good or better as any normal Thai restaurant, but in 5 mins and 10 dollars less. The beef was surprisingly tender, the spring roll was crispy, and the noodles were firm and chewy. I'm really impressed and will def be back!!