I was surprised by a few dear friends for one of my birthday dinners here. They were so kind and…read moregracious to treat me. We had a great, GREAT server named Maggie Chen, whose name I am mentioning here due to the fact she was able to set us up with a free desert for a kind (and fair!) review. So here is my (updated) review: - The rolls we ordered were tasty and fresh. (For me, the Rapunzel Roll SLAPS. I ordered the same one - unknowingly - both times I have been here!) - We shared the Wagyu dumplings and the Shrimp shumai and they were honestly SOOOO GOOD. Finger-licking good!! - We also shared then chicken lo mein - also delicious and a big portion (there were some leftovers) - The staff is always kind and very friendly. Again, Maggie was really sweet, accommodating, took pictures for us and of course helped sing the HBD song which never not embarrasses me ever. darn. time. The ambiance is also always very chill, but a hit higher scale, with its beautifully colored mosaic-like rounded booths and a big, full bar, too. Knowing Mito is so good now and so close to my house can be a bit of a problem. I may become a regular but I guess that'd be a good thing for the business, HA. Thanks Mito for a special birthday dinner! Here's to more to come.

I had the best girls night at this Sushi spot in Forest Hills. Tucked away in Queens, you'll find…read moreall of your favorite classics right here. For starters we had to get Edamame and Calamari which was a little soft for my tasting but was still pretty good. For our mains, Chicken Teriyaki and of course so many selections of Sushi Rolls to choose from. Dessert and drinks were (Cherry Blossom Cocktail will for sure pack a punch) delicious and our server was so nice! Definitely recommend if you're looking for a new sushi spot :)!!!

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.

I'm still not fully decided on this place. I came here a month ago with some girlfriends after…read moreshopping and while the food was delicious to a degree, there was a lingering smell of cat piss that just would not dissipate no matter how long we sat there. The window seat was cute, but it was hotter indoors than it was outside, which was a little crazy, we were literally rolling beads of sweat while eating and not from the spice. We got a few appetizers and some main courses. I have the pad see ew and vegetable dumplings which both were lovely. You're not coming here for the service honestly, as there was close to none, I must've called the server at least a dozen times and he was in his phone chilling. I don't know if I'll be back, maybe in the winter. It was just a strange experience on the whole, even with the food being good... yah who knows if I'll be back!

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.

I was fortunate to have had the chance to go to a Yelp Elite Event at Driftwood about a month ago…read more I've been dreaming about their Rice Noodle Rolls ever since! Thanks to fellow Yelp Elites Chun and Jeannie for organizing this group dinner so we could return to Driftwood! There were 8 of us dining tonight; sharing many dishes. We literally ordered everything on the menu (except two dishes), including their 3 desserts! What a delicious feast! Our Feast Tonight (14 Snacks/Entrees & 3 Desserts): -- Milk Bread $10 -- Endive Salad $13 -- Mala Tots $10 -- Salmon Seaweed Crisps $16 -- Golden Crab Bao 2/$17 -- Charcoal seared scallops $17 -- Stir-Fry Peashoots $13 -- Chicken Mochi Waffles $15 -- Rice Noodle Rolls $18 -- BLT Fried Rice $22 -- Roasted Bone Marrow w.Toast $18 -- Pork Belly Wraps $18 -- Pork Ribs w.Sweet Potatoes $16 -- Fresno Gouda Cornbread $9 Desserts: -- Persimmon Cake Roll $11 -- Asian Pear Sorbet $12 -- Milk Tea Pudding (Earl Grey) $8. The 2 menu items we DIDN'T order (only because it was just too much food for us): -- Driftwood Burger $20 -- Driftwood Seafood Boil $48 (although we didn't order the Boil this time, I had it in the past and this seafood boil was delicious!). Each dish was better than the next. I've gone to my fair share of group dining events but these dishes were on another level. Fresh ingredients, innovative food combinations & flavors, each dish completely different from the next. I was going to list all my fave dishes but I realized that every dish would fit into that category! You can't go wrong with whatever you decide to order. Do yourself a favor: grab some friends, and try all their dishes like we did! This was a phenomenal shared meal experience! Even though we were completely FULL after our 14 Snacks/Entrees, we HAD TO also order all 3 of their desserts (shared by 8). A perfect way to end this fabulous meal! Note that their liquor license is coming soon but in the meantime, try one of their unique, refreshing mocktails! They also have a bunch of games at the bar, which you can bring to your table to play while waiting for your food. Parking: plenty of free street parking is available. There is also plenty of metered parking; free after 7pm. Big thanks to Owner Mimi and Chef for their hospitality and fine foods. We had such a great time! See you again soon!

Peter was great! Food was amazing lamb & steak perfect! Ambiance was nice and clean.read more

Service & the ambiance was good, I went with my boyfriend for my birthday a little on the pricier…read moreside tip is included with the bill & also $15 taxing. The food on the other hand was good we had the steak & the steak was bomb the only thing that made me not give a 5 star was that there was a very limited food section id say only 6 options, if that's you're cup of tea I recommend going! The entertainment was also really nice to watch as well.

Balanced between 2 worlds. It's flavorful enough to satisfied our asian taste buds but not…read moreoverpowered like old schools foods so it's suitable for people of all ethic background. Ie - duck salad included avocado which normally are not in thai duck salad but somehow they make it work really well. tonkatsu Ramen is tasty and delicious and as good as ramen specialized restaurant like kyuramen. My favorite is Thai pepper stake. When they brought out , you smell aroma of spiciness, I thought it's gonna be spicy and hot. It wasn't and it was pleasantly delicious. Just right amount of kick and sweetness. The service is really well. the young lady named Muu took care of us and she was very polite and caring. Excellent service. The restaurant is Very well priced. You get a lot of bang for your bucks. Overall very satisfied. We will definitely going back again.

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.

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!

Came back to this place after almost a year because I was really craving their Chong Ching. The…read morefood quality has really gone downhill, and the place felt almost empty, there were only two tables occupied, including us. We ordered shak trak, gyuma, shogo katsa, and Chong Ching. Honestly, it was pretty disappointing. The potatoes were sour and didn't taste fresh. The shak trak had a weird taste and was partly cold, like it had just been reheated. The gyuma was okay, but nothing special. The Chong Ching was also disappointing, and the portion size seemed smaller than before. The customer service wasn't great either, no one checked on us during the meal, and our water wasn't refilled unless we asked. Overall, the experience just didn't live up to how it used to be.

Nangma has some amazing Tibetan food & if you haven't tried Tibetan food, you're doing yourself a…read moredisservice! My friend & I ordered the Dan Dan noodles, Chong Qing chili chicken, spicy fish fillet with tofu, & tingmo. Dan Dan noodles- definitely pass on this, I am not sure why my friend got it to be honest. It lacked flavor. Chong Qing chili chicken- this, however, was absolutely fantastic. Do you know that it is a dry dish so it doesn't need noodles/rice/bread with it. Spicy fish fillet with tofu- this was also really good and they gave a very generous amount, especially for the price. Tingmo- I definitely understand the hype with this item as it is quite unique. Do note that it does need dipping sauce so if you get a curry/soup (like the spicy fish fillet with tofu), dip it in that, and it is quite delectable. However, I feel that the texture of it changes quickly, so eat it while it's fresh and hot. All in all, Nangma is a very spacious restaurant with some solid food & great service. I'd come back!