Monkey King is easily a 10/10 experience and one of those rare restaurants where the food is…read moreincredible and the people behind it make you feel genuinely cared for. First, the owners are some of the kindest, most thoughtful hosts you could hope to meet. You can feel how much they care about their community the moment you walk in. They've also made real efforts to make the space accessible for different bodies, which is something that far too few restaurants consider. That level of intention and hospitality truly stands out. And then there's the food -- absolutely phenomenal. Every dish feels intentional, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Standouts for me: Shrimp Toast - the best I've ever had. Perfectly crisp, rich, and balanced. Duck - deeply flavorful and cooked to perfection. Ribs - tender, savory, and incredibly satisfying. Char Siu - sweet, smoky, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Eggplant - unbelievably delicious and a must-order. Monkey King is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. Amazing food, genuine hospitality, and a space that feels welcoming and thoughtful. Highly recommend supporting this gem.

If you're looking for a great spot for date night, Monkey King is definitely worth checking out…read more The ambience was great--the space feels stylish, relaxed, and perfect for a night out. Even the bathroom was impressively nice, which always says a lot about a restaurant's attention to detail. The food and drinks were on point. The crab fried rice, fried shrimp toast, rib lamb were all flavorful and well-prepared. One standout for me was the spring rolls--they were so good, crispy and packed with flavor. The drinks were also great, making the overall dining experience even better. Between the great food, nice atmosphere, and convenient location, it's definitely a place I'd go back to again. Alexa greeted us and took our order she's amazing! If you're planning a date night or a nice dinner out, Monkey King is a solid choice.

3.5 overall Parking…read morecan be challenging but I got lucky a few blocks away. Was empty on a weekday evening, but they have a decent amount of seating. Service was friendly and quick. The Chacha Noodles with Fried Pork Belly.came out steaming hot from the kitchen. Bouncy noodles paired with crisp veggies balanced well together. The pork was crisp as well, though some pieces were a bit overdone. I do wish the pieces were sliced a bit bigger... maybe would help it not be overdone. They give a good amount though. I love the hot sauce. The Butterfly Pea Lemonade was a little on the sweet side for me, but had a good amount of sourness to balance most of it out. A decent Thai spot in the area.

Went here for lunch and it was amazing! We got the pad see ew, chicken dumplings, chicken satay,…read moreand ginger stir fry with beef. Everything was really fresh and flavorful without being too salty or oily! The service was quick and everyone was really nice. It was clean inside and there was a bathroom. One of the best spots for Thai in the area, I will definitely be back!

If you're looking for fresh, made-to-order Asian food that isn't greasy, this is the place to go…read more The staff is friendly, welcoming, and provides excellent service. The food is fantastic, with fresh vegetables and high-quality meat, and the portions are very generous. I highly recommend this spot--and I rarely leave reviews, which says a lot!

New Asian fusion business on Grand Ave, Maspeth Queens. Good…read morevariety of dishes dishes like Chinese favorite and bento boxes. New and clean place. Mom & Pop owners. Welcome to Maspeth, Queens.

4.5 stars Not many restaurants are rated this highly so I…read morehad to check it out. Located in a residential area but lined with other restaurants, bars, small businesses. I haven't been in Maspeth in so long since intermediate school so that was interesting... Their autumn menu was just added so no reviews on the new dishes but definitely had to order everyone's favorite...the BLT fried rice. Then 2 new ones...Laksa and Petit beef.. Cocktails ..tea one for me and L had something with the fancy big ice cube. The drinks were actually very good. Didn't taste strong, but the alcohol sneaks up on you. Driftwood's version literally was 10x better than the bacon fried rice I had months ago in the city. Loved the bacon. The tobiko actually added a lot to the dish. The pop in each bite, I really enjoyed it. It really was one of the best dishes. It almost reminded me of Chinese sticky fried rice.. We almost didn't get the Laksa since we're not really into clams that much and sometimes a clam broth can be too fishy but this was delicious. The broth was light but enough to taste the clams, curry flavor..the first clam had a lil sand but the rest were clean. They used Shanghai noodles over udon. L actually loved the clams..loved the seasoning they used. The only dish that we didn't care too much for, was the beef dish. It was just okay. Lil too much sauce which overpowered the beef, would prefer it medium, but it was also sliced very thin. The other two dishes were just so good .. I wanted to add one more item since I know everyone raves about it, the rice noodle dish.. I'm Chinese ..I've eaten rice noodles since I was a lil kid...like how are they going to elevate a cheap dish practically every Chinese person has eaten... I was actually full at this point and I just ordered my second drink...Enter the Dragon.. Anyway.. these rice noodles ...are not typical rice noodles you get from a cart...not even the ones you order freshly made... these were pillowy soft....... Reminded me of gnocchi but better? I managed to eat four bites before my stomach burst and L finished the rest. He loved the peanuts and the pieces of shrimp...like Cajun style almost. The peanuts worked too since we use peanut sauce on rice rolls. Who knew, Parmesan on rice rolls.. at first L didn't think he'd like this dish but he loved it after the second bite. Really flavorful... The service. Only one person, the owner? working in the dining area. We weren't in a rush and it was a very late lunch for us..early dinner for others. There were two other tables with diners. Located in Maspeth, it's not that busy.. we did go on a weekday too. It wasn't too slow still and we were given yummy peanuts to snack on as we waited for our food. Overall I really did like the food here and the atmosphere is great if you're lookin for a place that's not going to rush you out. I actually preferred this meal compared to my last one in the city that cost 2x as much. Even though I enjoyed that restaurant as well but for different reasons. 3 shareable mains was enough for us 2 but we got 4 in the end and were stuffed..

So excited to see them open again!! I've been going to Driftwood since last year and the food…read morealways blows me away. It's my favorite place to bring people to share an amazing meal and they always love it too. Mimi is always super friendly and kind and the space is very inviting! Our favorite things we have to get is the BLT fried rice and the rice noodle rolls. We tried some of their new menu items since reopening and we definitely have some new staples to add. The crispy octopus was so tender and flavorful, you can taste the love in it. Usually not one to order deserts but we got to try their mango sticky r-ice cream and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. I felt like I was eating my SEA childhood as an ice cream. 10/10 please stop by if you live in NYC or visiting!! You won't be disappointed.

The food was amazing we had waygu sliders for appetizers , entree lobster ravioli and tiramisu. The…read moreservice was excellent Felicity was very nice and attentive. The ambiance was beautiful. They had live show and outside is a beautiful view.

My friends and I met up for brunch here last December. We wanted to meet as a pre-holiday…read moregathering. The place was located in Long Island City. Since my friends and I all live in Manhattan, it was an adventure for us. A rooftop restaurant with an outdoor terrace yes please. Decor was gorgeous and sleek. Although the bar was small, it was lighted and eye-catching. A huge Nutcracker greets you as soon as you walk inside. The space was loft style with seating upstairs as well as an outdoor terrace. (Terrace was closed due to winter). There was a DJ booth upstairs as well which led me to believe the place might turn into a club/lounge. Lots of seating everywhere. The crowd was mild when we arrived with a few birthdays observed. As the day went on the crowd was a bit more lively. The food looked quite delicious as my friends ordered steak and eggs and an English Muffin dish with poached eggs and fries. Good sized portions for the price. However, my French Toast was less than desired. Three sad little pieces of a faux brioche bread that was served cold. No salad on the plate as you can see from the picture. This was my meal for the day and not satisfying at all. Our waitress was very nice and did her due diligence EXCEPT for our water service. We ordered water and she did not specify that there was a charge for it. When our bill came and we asked about it, she stated that we "asked for flat water not tap water". I did not recall her stating there was a charge. She assumed we wanted flat BOTTLED water and charged us for it. Not good service since she was not being transparent. Bathrooms were clean. The place is definitely a vibe. If you are looking for views of the city and overpricing in Queens, this is your place. I would have to weigh my options prior to a second visit as I can't say it would be my first choice.

The prices here are reasonable and the space is ample. They're offering a half-off beer deal that's…read morea steal. I'm a ramen aficionado. My ramen standards are pretty high. The bowl was okay. The yellowtail was okay, too. Nothing blew me away. The restaurant is near my home, so I'll likely go back to try other items out of convenience. Stay tuned.

Waiting for leftovers to cool down while I write this…read more Ohhhhhh hey Rego Park! It's been a minute since we have had dinner. And this Asian fusion spot stands up among others in Queens Blvd. First it was super cute since. Big leather booths, with dim lighting. The menu went on for day and was pretty intimidating. They had katsu and curry which I almost went for but the spicy coconut noodles were calling my name. I am getting ahead of myself. That was the main event. Before that we had rock shrimp, which were HUGE. The spicy mayo made my nose run. I wasn't made about it. The star of the night was the dinosaur egg appetizer. Spicy tuna and salmon hugged by avocado and surrounded by shaved carrot. This literary was the best of the night. We got the Pacific roll, and although good it did not live up to our massive dinosaur egg that exceeded our expectations. Shout out to the servers for not rushing us out. Also the bathroom was solid! Clean, two gender neutral bathrooms that were both surprisingly nice sizes. All in all, a surprisingly good find! Would definitely come back!

Ordered delivery. Came pretty fast and hot!…read more All the food was delicious and the portions were large. I will say it was a little expensive but I'm willing to pay for the quality.

I was craving duck and they had a variety of duck dishes. Had the duck roll and wasn't sure what to…read moreexcept but it's a duck egg roll. It was yummy. Delivery was quick. I will need to try more dishes.

Came here twice in 2 days…read more Larb chicken appetizer: tender, crispy chicken with a citrus taste and a nice sauce to balance out. Pho King: comes with a torched bone marrow. So good, rivals District Saigon for my go-to pho. Duck curry: tender duck with a rich curry sauce. I'm dreaming about this dish. Seafood laksa: the curry is a little too light for my liking. The seafood was cooked decently, but something was missing for me. I tried a bite of my friend's bun cha and it was good too with the different textures.

This spot in Astoria has my heart! To be honest, there were…read moreso many things I wanted to try at this location and I am absolutely coming back because the food here is exceptional. I tried the karage as an appetizer and had a little kick to it, but not too spicy! I ordered the pork stew, clay pot, and it was so flavorful! Ultimately, I couldn't finish it personally, but I saved the leftovers for Home. The owners were very nice and the mix of Asian dishes made it so that you can come back and try a bunch of new different things. I can't wait to come back! I originally went with a group of nine people, but I would come back by myself!