This place has a good vibe and great food! The animal burger and mac n cheese are absolutely…read moreDELISHHH! The service is fast and staff is very helpful and kind.

Nice bbq spot in Astoria the employees were nice. We got the wings & bbq dry rubbed ribs. The…read moreribs were a bit dry & no I don't mean because it had dry rub the actual meat was a bit dry. The wings were good. I asked for well done & although they weren't ℓℓ done they weren't bad. The garlic broccoli was excellent. So good & seasoned right. The place definitely looks like a bbq place. I would go again to try something different.

Honestly, the concept of this place is so chill, and I love the overall atmosphere. It's a great…read morespot to bring a group of friends, especially with the way the venue is set up and the different games that are available throughout. The actual BBQ is cafeteria-style. You go through the line and pick what you would like and add it to your tray, paying for the total at the end, where the condiments and utensils are located. The bar is in the center of the place. You come in and seat yourself, and honestly, the TVs are everywhere, so don't worry too much about not getting a good table. You'll be able to watch your game from anywhere. The actual food was great-the brisket was beautifully seasoned and very tender. We were honestly so addicted to it. The wings, especially the dry rubs, were honestly perfectly done-they had a nice char and smokiness, but the flavors were strong. All the sides paired perfectly with the different meats, and THAT CORNBREAD??? Man, I could eat a hundred of those. I think my favorite sides were the greens and the mac n cheese, super comforting. Also, the pitchers they had were honestly great and perfect for big crowds. I would 1000% recommend this kind of sports bar for bigger groups of friends. Honestly, it's a great place to spend the evening when you don't know what to do or what to eat.

The food and atmosphere is great, but they really need to figure out crowd control at this venue. I…read moredo assume that the cover they've been charging during big sports games probably helps, but the last time I was here it was only half full and the line to get food wrapped around the entire place and was almost out the door. There has to be a better way to organize this. All that aside, Pig Beach is where you want to come when you're craving BBQ on a nice day. The venue is mostly outdoors with a few indoor tables and two bars. Drinks here are well priced and the specials are even better - I paid $5 for a tequila spritz last time I was here. The meat here is really tender and the sides absolutely slap. Even if you're coming here with a vegetarian there are solid options - the mac and cheese and cole slaw are my favorites. Also I never thought I'd be okay with paying $7 for pickles but the half sours here absolutely slap. Last time I went here I had the ribs which were huge and tender, and the jalapeno cheddar sausage that I def didn't need but it was so, so good. If you're coming here to watch a popular game, get here early to snag a spot.

This is one of the Chinese BBQ skewer carts in the neighborhood. They have a menu on the side that…read moreis both Chinese and English. The skewers have been seasoned very well and are really juicy. I like the basic chicken, beef, or lamb skewers though they also have some organ meats as well. The skewers are only $1.50 each so you can get full for cheap.

I discovered this only because I was walking with a friend who spotted it on our way to get Thai…read moreand said we had to pre-game with skewers. OK, who am I to argue with such a great plan?! It was my first time having Chinese BBQ cart skewers and I was an instant fan. I've gone back a bunch, taking other people with me. By far my favorites are the lamb, pork, and enoki mushroom, ordered spicy of course. The lamb is so tender, and the mushrooms are just so fun to eat. They're slippery, they are hard to chew, they don't break apart, they get stuck in my teeth, and I end up swallowing large bites which are covered in that spicy sauce and make me choke and...I just love it! I can't explain it, there's something about the chewiness and heat that while inconvenient, I really enjoy. The beef is also solid. The squid is OK. The chicken gizzards are not bad, I'm still developing a taste for them but they are not overcooked and tough here. The only thing I'd say to skip are the shrimp, they come out with their shells still on and are just rubbery. Cash only, if it's not obvious. If you buy something like $20 or more they give you a free soda. They have some stools set up if you want to eat it right there, but they're usually under the awning of New Golden Sparkling market and well, there's a lot of birds and bird poop there. I would just walk with it. There are lots of BBQ carts up and down Broadway, but I think the meat here is the best (not tough or fatty), and the service is always great. The main guy manning the grill doesn't speak too much English, but there's usually a younger guy helping him who does. Even without the help, ordering is easy, you just say the type of skewer you want, how many, and if you want it spicy. If you're really struggling, point! But it's never come to that.

Oh yeah, a very cool BBQ experience. The menu is great and the seating is nicely spaced. Atmosphere…read moreis relaxed and well lit, very good for social gatherings given the space and table sizes. You do cook the food yourself but can ask for assistance if needed. The plating and beef boards they bring out are just fun to see. The experience is what you make of it - fresh juice drink options, tons of meat proteins and sides to choose from. I've been here twice and can tell the meat is very fresh and well prepared. I can't even name a favorite, just loved everything! The meat staircase is definitely something to try - so many cuts and good portion size. You get two to three pieces of each protein. It's a great value. Dine-in promo, buy a gift certificate for $20, get extra credits toward your next meal.

Ambiance (5/5): Entrance is up the stairs, into an immersive layout of a wooden oriental palace…read more From the decorations, walls, dining chairs, etc. it felt very on theme! In the lobby area, on display is an old Guzheng (Chinese harp) along with various cuts of premium wagyu meat. The place was well ventilated and was surprised that I didn't leave smelling like it. Service (5/5): This is a self-cook, manning your own meat establishment. The food comes out prepared on trays at fairly quick speed. Burners worked well and were changed out when burned. The burner seemed small but we were able to cook fast enough to keep everyone happy. Food (4/5): For 6 of us (4F & 2M), we ordered just the right amount of food: Meat Lover's Stair Combo, Beef combo, veggie platter, 2 rice. I'd say that all of the meat was super tender but nothing stood out too much. None of the meat was marinated except for 1 meat in the stair combo that turned out to be everyone's favorite. For all that food it was about $40/pp. A free small cup of Hershey's vanilla ice cream at the end of the meal. Overall, had a great time and good food!

The service was very good, the staff was very attentive. There were plenty of skewer options and…read morethe cilantro beef was the best!

Really enjoyed Ganblaze. It was a lot of fun picking out your own skewers and enjoying it when…read morefreshly cooked. There were good options and a lot of options of meat, fruits and some veggies to choose from. The quality of the meat was also pretty good and seasoned well. They have spice packets too, for those that aren't seasoned. Ordered grilled oysters from the menu and it was loaded with too much garlic and came spicy enough. There was also a fridge with some clams, cucumbers, and other cold appetizers. The service was really great. I especially wanted to say the host did an amazing job, seating us and then guiding us to explain and show us what to do. He also had really good service even though he's not a server. Another server was really friendly too. The ambiance was causal and cute. At the end, for every 10 skewers you eat, they give you one chance to play with the machine. We didn't win, but still fun! This is inside Tangram mall in the food court section.

Finally made it to a Queens staple, Peking BBQ!…read more They certainly have a following and the place was definitely full of folks waiting for and enjoying the food. It surprisingly took longer than I expected for my à la carte order of ribs, almost 25 mins which was strange considering they were right in front of me in the warmer. The organization of the orders didn't seem to be efficient to be honest. If the ribs were good though, after the wait, I'd be all good to be honest. Overall the ribs were really dry and overcooked, perhaps from being in the warmer a little bit longer than expected. They were also really skinny ribs with not a whole lot of meat. Perhaps I'll have to give them another try sometime given the number of folks that were there.

Finally went to Peking BBQ in Woodside. Didn't realize how convenient it is to public…read moretransportation. (Just off the 7 /or walk from the Q104 / R,M - Northern Blvd. to Q18) It was just okay, not Amazing by what the socials say. Had the ($21) 1/4 Chicken & Ribs Plate, they threw in an extra 1/4. (I was overwhelmed at first and ordered a plain quarter chicken (dark meat) & 3-rib plate. The cashier was nice enough to recommend the #8 combo (1/4 Chicken, 3 Ribs) instead.) The cut of ribs were good but slightly dry. Was recommended the beans (good) with white rice (dry) by the cashier. Dark meat was the best. First bites of the white meat & ribs were dry, but got better towards the middle. The green sauce was watery and didn't have much flavor. Not sure why everyone raves about green sauce. Was expecting Mama's Empanadas level, but this was 1/4 of that flavor. The Cantonese-speaking cashier was so nice & chill! Communication was easy (English, Cantonese, or Spanish) & they had a steady flow of customers, of all backgrounds. I would get the food to go, the dining area is one long, narrow room and for whatever reason the floor was very wet. I guess it's good that they mopped at 4 PM? There were a few guys that were either workers or hanging out at the far back tables, one or two middle-age couples dining in. It was just kind of a sad ambience. The cashier recommended the Lomo Saltado next time. Maybe I went at a slow time, 4 PM Friday. First bite of food at home was decent, but nothing overwhelming. I would stick to all dark meat! Reheat the pink beans at home. Glad that they usually get their workers two weeks vacation (as per a sign in 2022) - shows that business is good! *Didn't realize they're connected to Caravan Chicken in Astoria. Might try them (closer to me) to compare.

Still mediocre food overall they have guacamole On the menu…read morenow which was surprisingly solid. They will always accommodate a large party but the service will Be slow. Not sure how it is otherwise cause I have only come with large parties.

I came in on a weekday evening for dinner around 8pm. There was no one at the front counter so I…read morewaited for a bit to get seated. The space was pretty empty. The service was slow for the amount of people in the restaurant. I ordered the quarter chicken with a baked potato. I was a bit disappointed with the portion-- the entire serving of chicken was the size of my palm. I ate the corn bread and took the potato home. I was given a donut hole on a stick after I paid. I thought it was a cake pop, and when I hit into it, I was disappointed that it was not what I was expecting it to be. Overall, a disappointing meal.

This place was a bit disappointing; especially since I really like Brazilian food…read more This place is buffet style so there is a salad bar with different types of rice, meats and salads. There is also a meat section where they ask you what meat cut you want, rotisserie style. I got a piece of skirt steak, yellow rice, potato salad and a piece of chicken. I honestly didn't like the taste of anything I had on my plate. I thought everything lacked flavor and had a weird after taste. Since the price is measured by weight, I regretted getting so much food since I ended up throwing away most of it.

I am wondering if there's some kind of Mediocre Brazilian Buffet Convention that meets annually on…read moreRoosevelt Avenue... the main agenda? Who can deliver the most underwhelming plantains and dubious cuts of meat... that are more like a fat delivery system, than part of a main course? It's either that, or both Copacabana and Aroma must have signed a non-compete agreement with their underwhelming offerings. I also get the impression they are trying to broaden their appeal to non-Brazilians. But in their attempt to cater to the broader Latin American palate, they've diluted the vibrancy that Brazilian cuisine is known for. It's like they took a samba dance and turned it into a slow ranchera - it just doesn't have the same energy. Sure, it's a dance, but where's the rhythm, the spirit, the flavor?

Cuisine: 6 Service: 4…read moreDecor: 3 Value: 7 Overall: 6 After all these years, Shun Wang is still the place around Elmhurst to get the best bowl of congee imho. My favorite is the Fish Congee, but the Sampan Congee is another favorite of mine. In general, all of the congees are consistently good. As for the roast meats, I think their best item is the Soy Sauce Chicken, which is made well. The rest are decent, but I would rather go to Five Loaves & Two Fishes nearby instead. The stuff I would skip here are items like their Wonton Noodle and Rice Rolls. Both are made poorly and not up to par versus the best around. Anyway, I believe this is not a Cantonese roast meat shop that can deliver everything I want. Regardless, I rarely drive by without stopping in to pick up some congee and possibly half a Soy Sauce Chicken.

Cantonese food in Elmhurst has been scarce, and it has not been easy for Cantonese food to stay…read morealive in this part of town (East Manor and Harbor City, anyone?) or any part of Queens in the last 15-20 years, for some reason. Shun Wang is one of the 2 joints in Elmhurst that serve authentic, fast-style food nostalgic to most of us from Cantonese households. If you grew up going to Big Wong and Wing Wong (or any place with a clear view of a hanging roast pig on the window), Shun Wang will bring back nostalgia. I'm biased since I spent a good chunk of my childhood eating this kind of food in Chinatown, but Shun Wang's food is just sufficient enough to fill those cravings. Their price points are pretty high for Elmhurst (where most restaurants haven't raised the prices the way Chinatown or Flushing have, luckily), and their food is just OK. I mainly go for the sake of eating something I'm familiar with my whole life, and people I can still speak the language with. My parents go to their Flushing location and said that the quality has fallen since covid.

Great spot for seafood. This place have been around for…read morequite some time, so you know it's legit.

Ran into this little gem as I was running errands in queens. The first thing I noticed was the…read morevibe. They had nothing but the best '90s R&B playing the whole time, and honestly, the playlist alone had me singing along while cracking lobster claws! The staff was super friendly. Everyone seemed happy and engaging with the locals/regulars that err coming in; which made the experience even better. The seafood was flavorful and came out hot. The only thing I'd do differently next time is order the shrimp with the heads already off. I thought I'd be up for the full experience, but it ended up being more work than I wanted while trying to enjoy my meal. My only real complaint was the red Solo cups. It felt a little out of place for dining in and took away from the experience a bit. A regular glass would've made it feel a little more polished. Other than that, I had a great time. Good food, great music, friendly service, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely a spot I'd come back to especially for another round of seafood and that throwback playlist.