First time trying the spot , drove all the way from Queens with the boys . It was 10 of us , we got…read moreseated right away. It's first come first serve basis , no reservations. Loved the service and food !! Still dreaming about the Hot and Sour and Crispy Beef.

***INDO-CHINESE FLAVOR BOMB IN YOUR MOUTH*** ***SUPER…read moreFRIENDLY FAMILY-RUN RESTAURANT*** INDO-CHINESE? In the early 1800's a large number of Chinese citizens, immigrated to Calcutta, a city in the northern part of India, close to China. After becoming established, many of these immigrants started opening restaurants to support themselves. And then, because of a lack of certain ingredients, and to tailor the food to the palates of the Indian citizens, these Chinese chefs altered their recipes. And these new recipes, incorporated certain Indian spices, and a heavier use of spices and sauces - which made these new style dishes especially appealing - and created what is known today as Indo-Chinese, or Indian-style Chinese food. MASTER CHEF MIKE TENG Mike Teng, son of Hakka Chinese parents, was born and raised in India. He started cooking at 14, and eventually became a head chef preparing Indo-Chinese food in Mumbai. Then in 1984, he emigrated to the US and worked in the restaurant industry, until he became executive chef at the famous Jade Eatery & Lounge in Forrest Hills Queens. And it was here that he became notorious for his unique cuisine, and went on to receive numerous accolades. A DIFFERENT APPROACH After seven years of grueling work at Jade, Mike decided to take a break from the restaurant industry for a while. Then in 2019 he opened Teng's Restaurant, and set up operations in a way that would minimize work. As such, the restaurant would only open for dinner, between 4-11 PM, and there would be minimal table service. So let me explain how this works: You sit down at a table, and a friendly family member takes you order and helps with recommendations if necessary. And then you grab paper plates & cups, and plastic utensils from a shelf by the front counter. There's also a refrigerator here with drinks to choose from. And then the food is served to you at the table in take-out style containers. THE KEY TO ORDERING HERE There are a relatively large number of items on the menu, but most of the dishes can be broken down into a few different styles, such as Hakka Chili, Manchurian, Salt And Pepper, Orange, Szechuan, Basil, Kung Pao, and Ginger & Scallion. And the key to ordering here is to avoid choosing multiple dishes in the same style, as the meal & flavors can become one-note in nature. But if your vigilant, and pick some of the best items from each style, you will be rewarded with an Indo-Chinese flavor bomb in your mouth. FIRST TIME? GIVE THESE A SHOT So a few recommendations to try on a first visit, if you're able to enjoy spicy foods would be: - Hakka Chili Style Chicken or Beef - Salt and Pepper Style Fish Filets or Chicken - Orange Chicken or Kung Pao Chicken - Manchurian Style Fish or Chicken - General Tso's Chicken or Tofu - Ginger and Scallion Chicken - Szechuan Wontons or Momos - Orange Glazed Wings or Hakka Chili Wings - Basil Fried Rice - Hakka Noodles And here's a few vegetable recommendations: - Manchurian style Cauliflower or Salt and Pepper Cauliflower - Szechuan Potato or Potato with Black Bean Sauce - Spicy Stir Fried String Beans. - Mapo Tofu - Manchow Soup with or without meat YOU'RE PROBABLY GONNA LOVE THIS PLACE After many visits here with dozens of different people, I've noticed first-timers always react the same way when trying one of chef Teng's best dishes. Their eyes open wide, and the head starts slowly shaking side-to-side, and then I hear grunts of mmm! or wow! I mean really, it never fails to be a wonderful surprise for everyone. But don't get me wrong, not everything on the menu is a home run. For example, some of the Asian fusion dishes such as Pad Thai or Mango Chicken are just weird. So even though there are some things to overlook here, such as no lunch service, or the cafeteria style vibe, If you choose some of the chef's best dishes, for sure that flavor bomb is going to hit you right in the mouth, and you'll definitely be coming back here for more. I always do.

No frills hole in the wall Thai spot that hit the mark on what I was looking for. The drunken…read morenoodle was ample in size and delicious in taste. The green curry was also delicious while some of the other dishes were bit or miss (roti appetite and pad Thai were just okay while dumplings were delicious). Going to cycle this spot as a pickup spot for Thai at home in the future but first impression and taste was sufficient to put them in rotation.

My coworker ordered a Basil Fried Rice for me. It was delicious! It had some kick to it. You can…read morereally taste the smokiness in the fried rice. She also gave me one of the 3 Thai Coconut Puddings in her order. It was not too sweet and creamy. It came in these cute ceramic plates too which is a plus.

Ordered through Uber Eats on a Tuesday. Uber Eats accepted the order, but the restaurant wasn't…read moreactually open. I couldn't get a refund because the restaurant had already accepted my order -- and since I was the one who cancelled, Uber Eats treated it as a voluntary cancellation. No refund. This restaurant seems like a scam: they accept orders on days they're closed and pocket free money. -------- Updated: I contacted the store through Instagram, and they acknowledged the issue and refunded me via Zelle. I haven't tried their food yet -- I'll update this review once I do.

3.5 Stars for their lunch specials!…read more This was our first visit, and we only ordered a salad and two lunch specials. I would definitely come back to try other items from their regular menu. I found the entrees in the lunch special a little skimpy. These are the dishes we shared: -- Papaya Salad ($12): this is from their regular menu, and I thought it was excellent! Well balanced and so tasty! -- Drunken Noodles w.Beef (Lunch Special $14.95): this came with a Spring Roll and your choice of either Soup or Salad. We chose the Soup, which was a Tom Yum Soup. The Soup was very spicy but the Drunken Noodles were very mild; almost bland. It definitely needed more flavors and wok hei, but still ok. -- Massaman Curry w.Shrimp (Lunch Special $14.95): this came with a Spring Roll and your choice of either Soup or Salad. We chose the Salad, which came with a Peanut sauce. The Salad was actually pretty good; the peanut sauce was slightly sweet. The Massaman Curry w.Shrimp was very weak in flavor and only came with 3 little shrimps. I would suggest you order a different protein and skip the shrimp. Customer service was good; albeit there was nobody to greet us when we first arrived, so we just seated ourselves. But service got better. They didn't rush us to order and let us linger after we finished eating. But after a while, we were asked to leave since they close the restaurant in between the lunch and dinner service (between 3:30-4:30pm). Sorry, we were not aware of this! All in all, a decent first experience. Next time, I'd skip the lunch specials and just order off their regular menu.

Food is always hot and very tasty. Service is not a problem…read more Cut out the post meal orange slices. One of our go yo places

Had the drunken noodles with beef. Liked the vegetables. Takeout only so can only speak for the…read morefood.

Bravo! Bravo! Absolutely outstanding Thai food at great prices and a great location close to me…read more Everything on go. I ordered the chicken pad see ew, beef red curry, chicken satay, and basil chicken. Tried to hit every meat group. Next time gotta try the fish The Chicken Pad See Ew was a standout. Wide rice noodles with that perfect chewy texture and beautiful wok hei char. The savory-sweet soy-based sauce coated everything perfectly, and the mix of tender chicken and juicy pieces made it incredibly satisfying. The Beef Red Curry was rich and aromatic with a luscious coconut milk base. The red curry paste had great depth. There was layers of lemongrass, galangal, and spices. The beef was melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the bamboo shoots, bell peppers, and Thai basil were fresh and plentiful. I loved how it had a nice kick that built up without overpowering the dish. The Chicken Satay came out perfectly grilled with beautiful char marks. The chicken was juicy and marinated well, and the peanut sauce on the side was creamy, nutty, and addictive. Finally, the Basil Chicken delivered that classic Thai street-food flavor. Plenty of fragrant holy basil, lots of garlic, and just the right amount of chili heat. The chicken was tender with great texture, and it paired amazingly with jasmine rice. Everything arrived hot, fresh, and beautifully presented. The portions were very generous too -- we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. As my son would say "10 out of 10!" but since we are on yelp, we'll have to settle with a 5. Give this place a try.

Came here on a weekday evening for a simple family dinner, and I have to say, we were all…read morepleasantly surprised by this little corner Thai family-style restaurant not far from home. We ordered a few dishes from the must try menu, and they did not disappoint! The crab meat fried rice really hit the spot. The pad Thai leaned more toward the sweet side, with a hint of ketchup. The green curry duck was delicious--would have been perfect with just a little more curry sauce. We ended the meal with the coconut pudding, which brought back a little taste of the streets of Chiang Mai. Will definitely be back!

Really enjoyed Denji! The noodles were flavorful, fresh, and came out nice and hot. The broth had a…read morelot of flavor without being overly salty, and the portions were generous. Service was friendly and everything came out pretty quickly.

Atmosphere is good, clean and quite! Food came fast and delicious. The service is pretty decent,…read morestaff came fast after the bell rang. Thump up

Wifey wanted thai and we wanted something close by. Since living in the area, this place has had…read moreits name changed twice. But they still serve Thai food. Decided to get the lunch special - pad see ew with beef and pad Thai with chicken. Both were great. Lunch specials also came with spring rolls and either soup or salad. I got the salad and wifey got the soup without realizing that it's spicy lol. So I drank the soup. Sitting area is small but it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. Service is friendly. My only complaint was when it was time for the check the server brought the card reader out and told us the total. No breakdown of what we ordered and prices. I didn't think anything of it until literally now. But we might have been overcharged for the lunch specials. Oh well that one is on me. Next time I'll ask for a paper check to make sure. But will probably be back as the food tasted pretty good and we've been wanting to find a Thai spot nearby.

Overall Good. Breakdown:…read moreAmbiance: cozy. Seating: 3 booth style seating, 3 tables as well as bar style. Service is good. Food is good but a bit sweet for our taste. Parking in the back. We ordered 2 Thai ice teas (authentic enough), spring rolls (nothing special), pineapple fried rice (yummy) and the tom yum noodle soup (honestly we were split on this. I didn't think it was spicy enough, but my friend was happy with it and took home the leftovers.)

We have loved Ginza since the Massapequa days and try to visit every 6 months or so!…read more Today my husband and I visited for lunch and, as always, it was exceptional. The service is always very warm and attentive with the perfect balance of checking in without being overwhelming. My husband ordered the chirashi lunch and I ordered the Bento C but substituted shumai for the spicy tuna gyoza, we also split a 3 roll combo, and added a piece of ikura for my husband and shitake mushroom roll. The bento c is my absolute favorite. I always order it especially because the kani salad is the best. The thing about Ginza is that it is truly amazing quality and you really get what you pay for, especially at lunch. We have leftovers for tonight as we clearly overdid it but I'm certainly not complaining. Can't wait for our next visit!

This was definitely a five star experience…read more The vibe in this place is very cool and as advertised: "Swanky New York City"-ish. Food did not disappoint. Ordered chicken skewers to start followed by the sushi/sashimi dinner entrée. The skewers were delicious and perfectly cooked. The fish was extremely fresh and the pieces were generously portioned. Solid service....attentive and balanced. Thankfully, we beat the rush because the place was full by the time we got ready to leave. The parking lot is a little crazy, so just be careful of drivers and pedestrians not paying attention. But the food!!! So good. I would absolutely visit Ginza again.

I had a very disappointing experience at Izumi today…read more When I walked in for lunch, there were two women at the front, one of whom I later learned was the owner. Neither acknowledged me or greeted me when I entered. I said, "Hello," and there was no response. I then said, "Hello, how are you?" The owner finally replied, "Hello," with a very cold expression. When I politely asked how she was, she responded in an irritated tone, "I already said hello." The interaction immediately made me feel unwelcome. I told her, "You know what? I can't eat lunch here. I'm leaving." Her response was simply, "Okay," and she made a hand gesture signaling for me to leave. Afterward, I called the restaurant to express my concern. The employee who had witnessed the entire interaction told me that the woman was, in fact, the owner and that there was nothing she could do. Everyone has an off day, but customer service starts with basic courtesy. A simple greeting, kindness, or even an apology could have completely changed the situation. Instead, I was met with hostility and dismissal from the person running the business. Based on this experience, I would not recommend this restaurant. The way customers are treated matters just as much as the food, and unfortunately, I never even got the chance to order because of how unwelcome I was made to feel.

I am leaving my review so no one has the experience I had…read more The food was awful but more importantly the staff was rude. I am not sure in this economy and competitive restaurant industry why anyone would frequent this establishment and be treated this poorly. A lesson learned as I would not go back here...