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    Golden Lake Pavilion

    3.2 (710 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Loud
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Faye Y.

    Food first, thoughts after... This is a very solid place for dimsum. The dishes are good and the service is fast. Very traditional so you'll have a better experience if you can speak mando/canto or bring someone who can and is familiar with culture.

    Essie L.

    This is a big Chinese banquet style and dim sum place, and there are lots of people even on a weekday, but you'd think you're in some senior home. The food's average and the selection isn't great on weekdays as you wait for the carts to come to you. The freshness is average.

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    Sharon W.

    This place is the real deal! First of all, the whole building, inside and out, is fantastic! The exterior is grand, and the interior is a time capsule back to the early 1980's. We were there for a late dim sum lunch. One thing you must know is that everything here is in Chinese. The menu, the waitstaff, everything. Our friend had eaten here before and had used google translate ahead of time to pick out a few things by showing the roving servers his phone. Because we were there at the end of the dim sum service, not everything was available, but what we got was FANTASTIC!!! I'm not entirely certain what I was eating at all, but it was all delicious! The service was brusque but I honestly think it's just cultural. The older women manning the dim sum carts kept urging us to eat more and seemed very disappointed when we reached our limit! It reminded me of time spent with my great grandmother, who did not speak very much English but used food as her love language and took not eating as a personal affront! I would definitely hit this place up again during my next visit to NY!

    Mike L.

    Golden Lake Pavillion is in Queesnborough Hill side Flushing on Main Street, right off the Main Street Exit on the 495. They have a parking lot but it fills up quickly, there is also the possibility of residential parking but that fills up too. The restaurant is pretty large and the place is clean. I've been there for dim sum a few times over the years (I'm not a local but I visit), they bring stuff out on carts which you can wait for, but I've also seen carry their bill and walk up to the carts to get items a little quicker. The wait for a table can be long if you don't get there early especially on weekends. The quality of the dim sum was good, none of it came to our table cold (that wasn't supposed to be cold). They also have a take-out/to-go section to order stuff. My relatives live nearby so it's convenient to be able to get some good dim sum walking distance from where I was staying.

    Amanda W.

    Excellent private room party dinner with a huge variety of dishes, from specialty Alaskan king crab, rostroasted goose, sushi, fresh boiled shrimps and so much more! Our family had a small private room to the side with large tables. It also had a karaoke machine. Also restaurant has valet parking. Food was definitely a highlight especially eta boiled shrimp, crab fried rice and steamed fish. Will cone back

    Cheryl M.

    We were a party of 50 ppl for a 90th birthday celebration. We were seated in the rear of the restaurant and the food was served family style. The servers were on point all night, they kept the food coming. It's a pretty large place but it definitely needs an updated makeover in the decor. We had a variety of food, chicken, steak, pork and lobster. Most of the dishes were very good. I forgot the names but the pictures are below.

    Mari T.

    I have been to this dim sum restaurant several times. This is close to Queen College and Main Street Flushing. Public transportation buses (Q44 and Q20) are easy to get to. It leads in front of/ across the streets. The food overall is decent. It is your typical dim sum dishes you get in other restaurants with aunties in the carts. The dessert likes durian mochi and pineapple egg custard buns we ordered tastes so good. I never had pineapple egg custard buns before. It was tasty and crispy. Overall, the service was decent. It was a busy afternoon since it was Lunar New Year holidays. There are a lot of tables and the wait wasn't long for us. The decoration was nice and bright. It is a big restaurant.

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    Monica W.

    Great dim sum! Get here early to beat the crowds. Not many dim sum spots anymore that had the push carts. We always get the siu mak, har gow, piggy bun, pork bun, pineapple bun with char siu, beef tripe, chicken feet, shrimp and beef rice rolls, eggplant with shrimp paste, durian mochi, coconut jello etc. So many options, you can go wrong.

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    Camille R.

    We come to Golden Lake Pavilion often for weekend brunch, and it's always a lively experience. It gets busy very early and stays that way through the day. The waiting area can feel crowded, but the dining room is massive, so the line usually moves quickly and you won't be waiting too long to be seated. That huge dining room is a blessing and a curse. There's plenty of space once you're in, but it can take a while for the cart ladies to make their rounds. If you're seated toward the far end, popular items can be gone by the time the cart reaches you. They do refill, but sometimes you just want that dish right away--especially when you've been hungry and waiting. Our must-order items are always the shrimp rice noodle rolls (cheung fun/ha cheung), congee (jook), and the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf (lo mai gai). Portions are generous--one order of each per person is more than enough to fill us up. For dessert, their Hong Kong-style egg custard tarts (daan tat) are a must. Flaky, warm, and perfectly sweet. If you want something lighter, the tofu fa (silky tofu with sweet syrup, served hot) is soothing and just as satisfying. The cart ladies don't speak much English, but pointing works just fine. If you show them a photo of what you want, they'll happily find it for you. Overall, friendly service and classic dim sum favorites that keep us coming back.

    Sandy L.

    Food as good today. Got dim sum as well as noodles. This time we sat by the live fish and had a private table. It is definitely busy today maybe bc it's a Friday and first day of spring. This time we parked in the back and as pretty full. Once we left lots of people waiting for tables. Their sticky rice & Shumai was the best today imho. Ambiance is nice inside since they renovated. The bathrooms are by exit so a bit hard to get to when there's people waiting for tables.

    Kyo C.

    The man at the reception is not professional and rude. Foods are not fresh and taste like expired. It used to be a lot better last time when I was here for Mother's Day. That's why I am coming back for farther days, but all I got is disappointment. Probably not coming back again.

    Caroline W.

    Often come here in a large group with more than 15 people for banquet food which I think is nice because they have a private room option However would not normally come here if just a smaller group of people We got an assortment of dishes only a few pictured here. Portions are generous

    Jai Y.

    Best dim sum place ever. It was $150.40 for all of this. We are a very full party of 5 people. Even my bestie that hates seafood ended up loving all the dishes including the seafood ones. I was thankful that this is the very first time I didn't have to serve as the only translator. Some staff were able to tell my friends what the English names for the dishes are.

    look at the shrimp wrapped in the chinese donut!

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    My favorite dim sum spot in Queens....Come here hungry or don't come at all. If you come on a Sunday come early.

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    Ask the Community - Golden Lake Pavilion

    Are the hours posted accurate? I have arrived at 9a before and they already have a full-house.

    Is there a private room that can host 30-40 people for a dim sum birthday party?

    Yes they have the capability of hosting party that size

    Is there indoor dining on the weekdays?

    Yes.

    Do they have outdoor seating?

    Yes. Reservation is recommended.

    Google say they are open but no one answers the phone. Anyone know the status?

    They are still closed. Windows and doors boarded-up.

    Do they serve dim sum all day?

    Dim Sum will be made until like 2 p.m., then will be served until it sold out.

    How big is their parking lot? If it's full, is it hard to find parking in the surrounding streets? Also, are there any Chinese supermarkets in the area?

    The parking lot is a decent size but it's valet. If it is full, the surrounding streets are mostly residential so good luck trying to find a space there. There is a supermarket nearby next to the library which is next to the restaurant. You can see… 

    What's the parking situation like on Saturdays?

    We came here around 1pm and parking was full but they have a parking attendant who will park for you. I not sure how much you give him when you pick up your car though.

    I have been confused about the dim sum and banquet times. I've only been there twice and one day had pure dim sum served and the other the banquet, are there certain hours for both? Certain days? Thanks

    Dim sum will be severed from opening until 3, 3:30, but after around 2 they won't make any new dim sum, just whatever leftover. Banquet most likely in evening. If you mean regular food, probably after 11 am until closing.

    I heard the restaurant had s kitchen fire from poor repairs. Before Easter Sunday? Did it impact the dining rooms? When will they reopen for business by Mother's Day?

    The restaurant is open again and like always it's packed.

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    Chef Wong Bistro - Steamed King Crab Legs over hor fun

    Chef Wong Bistro

    4.3(72 reviews)
    1.5 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing

    3.5 stars but rounding up for great pricing and menu variety. Authentic Cantonese fare and decent…read moreportions. I still miss the Chinatown flavors but this will do. Service was minimal at best but they just seemed under staffed honestly. And when the server did come by, she was running quickly to and from. The place was not busy when my friends and I were seated. But there was a back room in guessing that had occupants since she was missing in the front seating area. (There was a two person table occupied in the front near us). My party of three over ordered but that was intentional because, any purchase over $100, you get a free lobster and each of us had items we wanted, figured we would doggie bag the leftovers. All in all a great value. The lunch spread had over 7 dishes and we got the free lobster. I was especially happy to see Fried Milk on the menu as an appetizer. They also provide complimentary salted peanuts and pickled radish and carrot slivers. I recommend the snow pea shoots, fried milk, clams with black bean sauce and the Chinese Broccoli with Filet beef. The other dishes like the lobster, noodles and sweet and sour pork were executed well but just not my flavor profile. And with my food allergy, I couldn't try the shrimp with walnuts but it was my friends' birthday so she ordered that for her treat. It looked great! There's complimentary parking if you validate your ticket with a nearby garage, but you need to spend a minimum.

    My family and I had dinner at Chef Wongs Bistro on New Years Day and we were very glad we did. The…read morerestaurant was fairly full and the strangest thing almost all the patrons were wearing their wool hats and coats while seated at their tables. We were famished and only focused on what yummy dishes to order. My wife, son and daughter all contributed their suggestions and we ended up ordering pan fried whole flounder, half of the roast chicken with garlic, filet mignon with Chinese broccoli, fried rice with chicken and salted fish and everyone's favorite dish salt & pepper squid. Once we placed our order and were enjoying the roasted peanuts and free spicy cabbage we realized why everyone had their winter coats on, it felt like they had the AC on and it must have been 55° in the restaurant. I told everyone that once the food arrived things would warm up. Each dish that came out of the kitchen was perfectly cooked and was delicious. The salt & pepper squid with it's minced jalapeños kept us warm enough until the half chicken with garlic and filet mignon and Chinese broccoli came out in rapid succession. The star of the show turned out to be the giant sized pan fried flounder which was not only big but quite scrumptious. Unlike the little scrawny flounder that most other restaurants usually served this was a quite large and very meaty and perfectly cooked. The last dish to come out was a very large plate of chicken fried rice with salted fish. If it were not for the lack of heat, I would have given Chef Wong Bistro 5 stars!

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    King crab prepared 3-way : this was the head steamed with silky eggs

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    Chef Wong Bistro - Standard steamed ginger scallion barramundi (Asian sea bass)

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    Maxi’s Noodle - Beef Stew and Wonton Lo Mein

    Maxi’s Noodle

    4.6(833 reviews)
    1.3 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing
    $$

    Love the Wonton Noodle Soup here. At minimum I at least get the egg noodle with wonton. Recently I…read morewant back and did the 3 topping with wonton, dumpling, and dace fish ball. All were delicious! I have bought it and re-heated it up the next day as well and it still taste good! Tried the shark fin soup as well and it is thicker (not very soupy) but flavor is great. If you don't like the thickness you can always add some water to it. Definitely a go to spot if I am in the area :)

    Came here for the wonton noodle soup and it delivered exactly what I wanted: springy noodles, plump…read morewontons, and a broth that tastes like someone's grandmother is running the kitchen. This is Hong Kong style done right, and in Flushing you're getting the real thing at prices that genuinely rival what you'd pay in China. We lucked into a nice day and grabbed a seat outside. Service was fast and furious, which is exactly what you should expect and honestly want from a spot like this. You're not here for a leisurely dining experience, you're here to eat something delicious and get on with your day. My one gripe, and it applies to the whole surrounding area and not just Maxi's: there are basically no bathrooms to be found. Plan accordingly before you commit to a big bowl of soup. Cheap, tasty, authentic. Everything a Flushing noodle spot should be.

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    Emperor Seafood Restaurant 帝皇御宴 - Fried Glutinous Rice Dumplings 鹹水角 (Ham Sui Gok): $5.25; $5.69 with tax

    Emperor Seafood Restaurant 帝皇御宴

    3.6(120 reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown Flushing, Flushing

    It was Mother's Day at Emperor Seafood restaurant. An absolute frenzy from the moment we walked in…read more-- packed dining rooms, large Chinese families everywhere, noise levels through the roof, and servers running at full speed trying to keep up with the chaos. The staff wanted my wife to sit at an angle to the table; so that they could pass through. The seafood itself was solid traditional Cantonese fare with fresh lobster tanks, steamed fish, and classic banquet-style dishes. The atmosphere felt colorful authentic Hong Kong banquet hall energy. However, some of their pricing was completely out of whack. Mother's Day premium for sure which is understandable, but some dishes were simply excessively expensive for what was delivered. For example, our two lobsters, while fresh, were missing that smoky "wok hei" flavor that great Cantonese kitchens are known for. It lacked the depth, aroma, and richness one expects from a proper high-heat wok preparation. A few items felt priced more for Guide Michelin luxury dining than a Flushing seafood hall. This said, the service was efficient and professional; changing plates all the time. So a high level of attention above the usual Cantonese restaurant. Overall, decent food in and an authentic Hong Kong style restaurant that targets special family gatherings, but be prepared, both the crowds and the bill can become overwhelming very quickly. I paid more than $400 for three people. But we had a Tiger Fish which is $50 per pound.

    This was the former location of the beloved Guangzhou Restaurant that sadly shuttered in the early…read more2010s, which then went on to be a series of random businesses over the years, only to be a Cantonese restaurant again. I have so many reasons to believe that Emperor is truly the reincarnation of the restaurant...just a little rusty. I've only come here for dim sum and I'm still surprised it doesn't get even half of the insane volume that nearby dim sum restaurants get, especially with how much closer they are to Roosevelt Ave. I have to say that the dim sum here is slightly better than most locations in the core downtown area, both in presentation and taste. No cart ladies, just a paper and pencil ordering system. The other diners that I usually encounter seem to strike me as locals, which is becoming harder to find these days. Prices are slightly more expensive than the other places, which is probably a factor as to why there aren't as many customers. The other reason is probably the subpar customer service here, which I've encountered on a number of recent visits. There are so many workers here, but none of them seem to have any good grasp of what customer service is. For example, I've had the waiter hover over me as I was gathering cash for my bill and snatched it the moment I placed the money down, also demanding at least 18% (again, for subpar service). Also, if you complain to them about your food, even if you find a hair, they will not do anything about it. The food quality is slightly above most of the dim sum places, but also bear in mind the hit-or-miss service you'll get, which the latter can be super frustrating.

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    Stuffed Eggplant 釀茄子: $5.25; $5.69 with tax

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