Real quiet and nice Music nice jazzy feel…read moreServer was really nice drink were made very swiftly

Came here for lunch special. I ordered the drunken noodles with beef and fries for appetizer…read more Durnken noodle was a comfortable portion size. It was pretty good overall on flavor. A bit too much bell peppers for my liking but the mild spicy was just right. I would definitely come back again and try their other dishes.service was very friendly and fast. Environment was nicely renovated and modern.

Sooo good!! Very…read morevery packed with tons of flavor. Have the combo it's worth it. It's all on point from the lamb to the rice. Great fast yummy find. It's a tiny little food truck you can't pass up.

Great food - generous portions! Extremely tasty and satisfying…read more The quality and freshness of the ingredients are upfront - meats are flavorful, tender and juicy each time I go - from a busy summer lunch hour (several persons in line) to the dead of winter at 4pm (no lines on a very cold afternoon). Our go to are the chicken and lamb dishes over rice. Spice levels are to your liking - i generally go with medium level (2 squirts or so) and find it great balance of flavor and intensity. Their green sauce (mild) is yummy- pairs well with the lamb. The owner/proprietor is a really nice guy. Very affable and pleasant - and open to conversation. You can sense his pride in serving his food to customers. This cart offers a great generous meal at affordable pricing, given how much the city permits and ingredient costs have risen in the past few years. The days of a $6-7 platter with a drink are now $9-$11. Why folks would play twice that (for less food) at the Five Guys and Chipotle across the parking lot is beyond me. Highly recommend! This is one small business I go out of my way to support and get a great meal!

I found this little place in Little neck. The service is great. The food is fantastic and the place…read moreis clean and the prices are good. Place is bit small , you has to wait for table on weekends, but you get seating right away. Wonton with noodles is amazing. Let's said everything is good here! My husband and I been stopping by to eat every week .

We went to this place for the first time and their dim sum were delicious! Since we love shrimp,…read more got their shrimp dumpling, shrimp rice roll, shrimp wonton noodle soup and chicken&mushroom congee. The shrimp dumpling was really good, it had large shrimp inside and amazing. It comes with 4 of them. The rice roll was also delicious, it also had a good amount of shrimp in it and it comes with 3 rice rolls. The sauce comes with the rice roll was good too! The wonton noodle soup was great, the soup tasted very authentic, could taste lots of spices. The wonton had both shrimp and pork in it, and was big too! The congee was delicious! It had chicken and shiitake mushroom and I could taste ginger which I loved. For 2 people, this was more than enough and pretty cheap compare to the amount of food! We'll definitely come back!

**Toskana Pizzeria -- grandma pie excellence, plus legit Neapolitan and Sicilian**…read more Toskana Pizzeria is one of the few neighborhood spots that can pull off *multiple* pizza styles without any of them feeling like an afterthought. If you're the type who actually notices crust structure, bake quality, and balance--not just "is there cheese on it?"--this place earns the five stars. **Grandma pie (the headline act):** This is the standard. The crust has real integrity--crisp edges, that satisfying caramelized corner bite, and a base that stays structured instead of collapsing into a soggy regret. The sauce tastes clean and well-seasoned (not overly sweet), and the cheese-to-sauce ratio is dialed in so each layer is doing its job. **Thin-crust Neapolitan:** Excellent bake and flavor. You get that lighter, more delicate feel with a proper chew, and the toppings don't overwhelm the dough. It's the kind of pizza that tastes "simple" in the good way--because the fundamentals are right. **Sicilian:** A lot of places treat Sicilian like a dense bread block with toppings. Not here. Their Sicilian is actually well-made--airy enough to enjoy, sturdy enough to satisfy, and baked so it has texture instead of being a soft slab. The common thread is consistency: everything feels deliberate, properly baked, and balanced. If you live in the area and you're not ordering from Toskana, you're basically choosing to make your life harder for no reason. Five stars.

Toskana is really close by and after seeing Dave Portnoy's review, I decided to check it out…read more Plain slice: Really solid. Nice cheese pull, good balance of sauce, and probably my favorite of the bunch. It held up well, not floppy at all, with a slight crisp on the bottom. BIG FAN! Chicken broccoli: Just OK. I've had better. The chicken was slightly burnt, which was disappointing. Grandma spinach & artichoke: Pretty good overall. It's similar in style to Artichoke Basille's Pizza, but not as rich or creamy. Margherita: Underwhelming. Nothing really stood out and I've definitely had better elsewhere. That said, I'd still go back just for the plain slice. You really can't go wrong with it. It's a thumbs up for me!

It's been opened for more than 3 years but it's my first time visiting. Plenty of street side…read moreresidential parking. It's a small store on a side street. It's easily missed if you don't pay attention. There wasn't much pedestrian traffic either. Business is mainly depends on spread of words from returning customers. Right opposite from the cafe is Jmart Chinese grocery store which is convenient. Cafe closes 6 pm daily. Self service. No tips needed. Service: wait staff was very friendly. Food time was quick. Owners stopped by the table and started conversation. It was karaoke time when we walked in. Food: - their milk tea was highly recommended to us. So four of us tried the hot and cold milk tea and hot milk tea / coffee combo. All of them were very rich in flavor and smooth, exactly what a milk tea should be. $4.75 for a 12 oz hot milk tea is reasonable. - French toast with peanut butter: Love the syrup that it came with. It has a distinct refreshing flavor with delighted sweetness. Definitely different from other syrup from other places which is just pure sweetness. Owner told us the syrup was imported from England. Highly recommended! - turnip, fish ball, rice roll: 3 in one bowl. Portion is enough to share - scallion chicken: It was recommended to me also. It was indeed very tender and flavorful. $24 for half a chicken with one quart of soup. Conclusion: will definitely return. Even just stopping by to pick up a flavorful milk tea which is cheaper than a sugary bubble tea.

OK, I'm finally ready to give my review!…read more I moved to Little Neck earlier this year and have been coming to Marathon Cafe pretty often. I was ready to give it 5 stars after my first few visits, but I wanted to try as many dishes as possible before rushing a review. After several visits, I'd confidently give it 4.5 stars. Here's everything I've tried and what I'd recommend: Beef Macaroni with Egg: A million times YES!!! Believe the hype because it's every bit as good as everyone says! It's the ultimate comfort food. The cellentani pasta is an elite choice, cooked perfectly al dente and coated in a sweet, thick, tangy tomato sauce that's flavorful without being overly acidic. This is an absolute must order! Creamed Corn with Fried Fish: Don't knock it until you try it! The creamed corn is thick, smooth, and naturally sweet, while the fish is perfectly crispy without being overcooked. It sounds like an unusual combination, but somehow it works incredibly well together. Tom Yum Seafood Noodle Soup: The broth is tangy, slightly sweet, and very comforting. I personally would've liked it a bit spicier, but it was still delicious. It also comes with large shrimps and mussels. Rice Rolls with Fish Balls & Turnip: A Cantonese staple done right! The rice rolls are soft and bouncy, served with the perfect balance of peanut sauce and hoisin. The turnip is tender, and everything comes together really well. Bolo Yau (Pineapple Bun with Butter): The pineapple bun is warm, fluffy, and flaky. Honestly, it's delicious even on its own. The thick slab of butter melts quickly, which makes it a little too oily... Drinks: The iced Hong Kong milk tea and the red bean ice are classic Cantonese staples. You really can't come here without ordering one. What I wasn't crazy about: Lava French Toast: Too crunchy and slightly burnt. It tasted over caramelized, with just too much going on. Not for me! Thick Egg & Spam Sandwich: Nothing special. It was pretty bland, and honestly, it's something you could easily make at home. Not worth the $7. Scallion Chicken over Rice: I don't really understand the hype for this one... The poached chicken itself was a little bland and could've used a little more salt. The ginger scallion sauce usually makes this dish, but here it did the opposite. The scallions were chopped too thick instead of finely minced, so all I tasted was scallion, nothing else. :/ Fried Pork Chop & Cheese with Curry Sauce: It was just OK. I wasn't a fan of the curry sauce. What I would recommend instead is ordering the fried pork chop on the side with their pepper sauce. I paired them together myself, and it was much better! For now, I've tried everything that was on my list, but I'll definitely keep coming back for my favorites. One thing I really appreciate is how consistent they've been with every visit. The portions are generous for the price, and overall it's a place I'd highly recommend if you're looking for solid Hong Kong style comfort food.