There are several good places to buy tamales on and near the Newkirk Plaza, but Saoul makes the…read morelargest, most flavorful ones! Six days a week (he takes Saturday or Sunday and rain/snow days off) he gets up at 3:30AM to make them along with his juices and hot drinks, then pushes them in a shopping cart from his home to the plaza to open between 7:00 and 7:30AM where he stays open until he sells out which is usually about 10:30AM. And on top of being such a hard worker, Saoul is a nice guy!

Who would have thought that the most lively food scene in Flushing late at night is not even in the…read moreheart of downtown Flushing? Instead, walk 10-15 minutes south on Kissena Blvd and you will find a group of street vendors gathering nightly on the sidewalk right in front of Gold City Supermarket. On a beautiful night, you'll find many people camping out on the ledge of the supermarket parking lot, or even putting out picnic blankets, while enjoying various street foods they can find at this great little "food fest". The street vendors are from different regions of China and serves all sorts of yummy goodies. You can find lots of fried items, soup noodles, grilled skewers, marinated meats and veggies, desserts, etc. One of my favorite stalls is the vendor selling hand torn shredded chicken ($25 each), which they dress up in seasoning and spices. They use an older chicken that has a firmer texture that won't fall apart when tearing the meat. The flavor is wonderful and absolutely addictive. They even give you a frequent buyer card that gets you a free chicken when you reached six purchases. The same stall also sells marinated items that are quite good. You are allowed to mix and match as long as they have the same price point. Another stall I would recommend is the stinky tofu stall. There are often more than one, but I like the one with the longest table space only dedicated to this single product, often in the middle of the block. If you have never tried this delicacy, close your nose and give it a go. You may be pleasantly surprised. Other stands that are popular include the BBQ grilled meats over charcoal, where you can get $2-3 skewers of lamb, beef, chicken wings, and whole lot more. Also, if you see the man grilling whole squids, his stuff is quite tasty too. Bottom line, it's a fun evening hanging out with your friends and snacking on various yummy bites. Be brave and try something new. Though there are few English signs, just order what looks good. Find a day with nice weather and check it out soon.

I didn't take pictures again just enjoyed quietly sometimes the best meals are the ones you keep…read moreprivate just you and the flavor

Their approach to service stands out as truly exceptional. The dishes show thoughtful preparation…read more The team works with noticeable efficiency. Every dining experience here boosts my wellbeing. Make time for this place during your visit.

Delicious pickles!…read more Tried Pickle Me Pete at the 2025 Bryant Park Holiday market and they did not disappoint! Fried pickles- so tasty! I also loved the pickle flight. My favorites were the half sour, the horseradish, and the Kosher dill (yes, I am aware that is half of the whole flight, but they were all so good). The half sour reminded me of a pickle I had in Japan- it's somewhat similar to the Korean cucumber kimchi- a very mild pickling, so you could eat a lot without ingesting too much sodium, almost closer to a cucumber than a pickle. The Kosher dill is your classic pickle and the Horseradish has, well, horseradish and a slight kick. Sour garlic was very tangy. Too tangy for my taste. Wasabi didn't taste spicy at all while super spicy was quite spicy. Overall, so fun to try different pickles! Would highly recommend!

Can't go wrong with a stickle of pickles! Delicious fried pickles on a stick. Would have liked…read moreeither the pickles or the breading to pack a little bit more of a punch, but it was definitely worth the wait and price

I was pleasantly surprised to how tasty everything was. I ordered jerk chicken, rice, peas, salad,…read moreand sweet plantains. It all was absolutely delicious! So happy I ordered this for lunch!! Also I got a guava lemonade for the first time and I'll be getting it again real soon!!

Cary looks pretty cool Jerk chicken isn't bad/ a bit over…read morepriced / prices are not accurate on the board as they are when rung up. I mentioned it and they said sorry not updated I said then why not honor the right price and they said sorry this is the price . I asked for sauce on the side instead of on chicken and they said we don't have side cups we only put the sauce on side of the carton box. By the time w got home the sauce was all over and nothing to dip Into . For multiple location cart it's sad they can't buy and put sauces in cups . I will not come back here again and that just insane that they would not honor the right price after being called out on it .

Owned and operated by a Fuzhounese couple, this late night Chinese skewer cart has been around for…read morethe better part of 15 years. While it appears as "Young Xinjiang" online, the owners have confirmed this cart is nameless despite what the rest of the internet says. (#1) Open until 1A.M nightly, they have steadily maintained one of the best street food options in the Chinatown vicinity. Gone are the days where the skewers were $1. Thanks largely to food inflation, each one now varies between $2.00 and $4. While it's a steep increase, the meats have remained excellent in quality and in today's economy would be considered a very good deal. Their most popular options include lamb and beef, both aptly at $3 each. The meats are grilled over charcoal, and make for an excellent snack at any time. Chili powder is highly recommended for a small kick but delicious finish. Duck skin ($3) is a sleeper pick, and the beef tendon ($2.50) is excellent and is their most tender choice. Squid ($3.50) can be incredible if grilled well, and I would highly recommend avoiding the Italian sausage ($4) completely. Vegetarian options such as eggplant, king oyster mushroom, corn, or rice cake feel a bit overpriced at nearly $3 each. As per usual, everything is cash only. Given the price point, friendly service, and high quality meats, this nameless cart (#2) is an excellent option for a late night goers and carnivore lovers. Given the lack of competition at this point, I sincerely hope they can continue to keep it up. __________ (#1) Perhaps accidentally mixed with another competing cart? It matters little now, since they are the only one left. (#2) Take that, IRS.

Overall: 4.3/5 [take out]…read more Okay, I was a bit skeptical about this place's rating since we had just eaten dinner at a highly rated spot right before and left sorely disappointed. This cart seems to be run by a husband and wife duo and everything is cash only. They grill over charcoal and fan the heat themselves, which is such a cool thing to watch. We got beef, pork, and lamb skewers for $8.50 total which was so worth it. You can choose spicy or non spicy and we went spicy. The beef was the most average of the three, the lamb was better, and the pork was delicious. If you are in the area definitely give this place a try!

Horrible!!! Let me tell you why! Even though my order took a while to get to my house, I assumed it…read morewould be worth the wait because of the reviews I read on seamless. When I finally got my order and tasted my boyfriend's rasta pasta I assumed my order would be good as well. The oxtail with rice and peas was DISGUSTING! It had no flavor, it seemed like they rushed my order and just threw oxtail sauce on my food. The Mac and cheese had a bad odor! And the delivery guy forgot to bring a part of my order, so now I'm sitting here writing a review waiting for the rest of my order. NEVER AGAIN Oh and the jerk chicken in my boyfriend's rasta pasta wasn't fully cooked, the noodles didn't taste bad though. But again NEVER AGAIN!

Great find in the area, good Caribbean foo is hard to come by in these parts, had the rasta pasta…read morewith oxtails and even though it was no footprints it was tasty and satisfying. The prices are great and very reasonable and delivery is prompt. Will definitely order from here again.

Authentic pancake, really huge serving for only 6 dollars…read more Really great pork bun. I also it's a little saltier with thinner skin. I wish I brought vinegar for it. There's not seating so you might need to just eat as you go. But the aunties are super nice and divided the pancake into 2 for my friend and I. They have a big stone wheel that makes the pancake. They have a crisp or fried dough option. Each pancake has 3 huge crips with sauces. It's amazing. My friend and I went when they just opened so there was no line and it was fast.

The ever popular Eight Jane is a busy small store on Main. Everyone gets the jian bing for $6 but…read moreI got the beef scallion wrap $5. They ask him if want spicy and I said yes. Made fresh. Tasty. Friendly. Warning menu is in Chinese but has photos and the staff speaks broken English. Opens early 7a and closes early 5p and earlier. One of the places you should go if you're on a flushing food crawl

Smorgasburg is a wonderful event that happens on Sundays in Prospect Park in the warmer months…read more Lots of food trucks come together in a large clearing with some picnic tables. You can get nearly every sort of cuisine in NYC all in one place. Prices are kind of a lot but most of the food I've tried has been delicious. Last time I went I got a chickpea kolachi roll which was amazing, and I've tried so many other wonderful dishes as well.

I love Smorgasburg and attend a few times a year. I definitely was coming to check out their BBQ…read moreday featuring black-owned, Caribbean restaurants located throughout the city. The food did not disappoint. Lines were at bay and not super long and I was able to try a variety of items. I even got some take home food because it was just that good. Bark BBQ and Yaad man thing were favorite food stalls as I have visited both restaurants in the past and love their food menu. Yaad man has some of the best jerk chicken I've ever tasted and that brisket & chicharrone sandwich from Bark BBQ is to die for. Smorgasburg is always a vibe. I will definitely be back before the summer is over.