Panera Bread

Go to spot for great noodles, friendly service and affordability…read more Kid friendly also for families

Yummy noodle soup! Will come back again. The chicken is tasty. The restaurant is spacious.read more

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R6 Sauce Mixed Noodles with Assorted Beef Slices (全家福干拌粉): $16; 17.42 with tax. Take-out. Might be too ethnic for most people.

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Okdongsik

Came here Saturday about 10min before they opened. There was no line and in fact, there was already…read morea solo customer eating inside. Even though they open at 11:30am, we were able to still be seated 10min beforehand. I guess they finished prepping early and were already ready for service. Within 30min of opening, people slowly trickled in. But even when we left, there was no line. So I would recommend to just go first thing in the morning. We ordered the kimchi mandoo, Dweji-gomtang (large), and the lard donkatsu. The kimchi mandoo was too spicy for me, but that's bcus I have a low tolerance for spice. My bf enjoyed it though, the skin was nice and thin. I really liked the Dweji-gomtang, it was so simple yet so comforting and it came with a lot of thin slices of meat. The donkatsu was good, but I thought the pork was a tad dry.

We first discovered Okdongsik in Seoul, so my hubby was beyond excited when he found out they had…read morelocations in NYC. It definitely lived up to our memories, we ended up coming back twice in one week! Between our visits, we ordered the Dweji-Gomtang with extra pork, the Layoo Dweji-Gomtang with extra pork (spicy version), Kimchi Mandoo, Gabrisal Soyuk (pork collar meat), and the So-Bbol Gomtang (beef cheek, brisket, and tripe). Everything was delicious, but the standout for us was the pork collar meat. It was incredibly tender, flavorful, and an absolute must-order. The portions are just the right size, and the restaurant has a fast-casual feel, making it perfect for a quick meal without sacrificing quality. Our kids especially loved the original Dweji-Gomtang. After trying both versions, I personally prefer the original pork soup over the spicy Layoo version, although both were excellent. The complimentary kimchi deserves a special mention - it was fresh, flavorful, and the perfect accompaniment to the soups. The Kimchi Mandoo also had a nice spicy kick while still being packed with flavor. We noticed a lot of the guests were ordering the Lard Donkatsu, so that's definitely on our list for our next visit. Safe to say we'll be back again and again!

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Dweji gomtang

Chimama's Noodle House

4.2(371 reviews)

1.5 mi•Bayside

We went to Chimama's for a quick dinner tonight. We ordered the Khong Rou Fan, Niu Rou Mian, and…read morestring beans as an appetizer. I like their food because it's simple, tasty, and comes out quickly. The Khong Rou Fan is comforting and flavorful, and the Niu Rou Mian is always a good choice when you want something warm and satisfying. The string beans were a nice light appetizer to start. It's kind of a semi-service place -- you order at the counter and clean up after yourself when you're done, so there's no need to leave a tip if you dine in. The cashier who took our order is always nice, friendly, and polite, which makes the experience pleasant. The place is also always clean, which I appreciate. Overall it's a good spot when you want a quick, easy meal without a long wait.

Came for lunch on a weekday with a friend. We ordered one appetizer (stinky tofu), two lunch bowls…read more(Lou Rou Fan & Taiwanese Sausage bento), plus a side order of fried pork chops. The good- plenty of meat in Lou Rou Fan, the texture of stinky tofu, the no tipping but bus your own tray business model. Friendliness of staff behind the ordering counter. The so-so: not enough fragrance in stinky tofu, the slightly soggy/oily pork chop, and lack of fragrance in Taiwanese sausage. The somewhat expensive price( our lunch costing $56 total). Will probably revisit another time to see how other dishes taste and see what price point it will result in.

Cashier

Niu Rou Mian

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Hua Zhi Wan

Four Four South Village

4.0(23 reviews)

I really like the soup at this restaurant. You can specify whether you want it spicy or not spicy.read more

Came here for lunch weekday and the portion were generous. Ordered two dishes and they provided…read morecomplimentary popcorn chicken. Loved it. Will definitely come back in the future : )

Noodles with Soybean Paste

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Qing Shu Spicy Hot Pot

4.0(29 reviews)

Craving dry pot and order beefy dry pot mild spicy and added lotus. Was pretty disappointed today…read more Mostly rice cake and the added lotus I paid extra. Barely any cabbage. Food portion was much smaller and while I request mild spicy it was too spicy so difficult to eat. Not sure if it was an off day but was pretty disappointed especially when the dish was almost $30.

Good choice for dry hotpot or with soup…read more Their pre selected choices are pretty good. Got the beef with spicy soup and it was fire.

Interior - limited seating

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Mama Lee

4.5(583 reviews)

1.8 mi•Bayside

Amazing as usual! We did hear some shocking news while we were there from Mama Lee. She will no…read morelonger be offering her stir fry menu and will not have a dine in option anymore. She will be offering Taiwanese specialties that can be prepared in advance, cooked fresh and taken to go. We were sad to hear this but also very excited for the new things that Mama Lee will have on the menu! We were happy we got to try her food one last time and it didn't disappoint as usual. We've probably tried everything on her stir fry menu and it's all delicious. Plus, she offers a complimentary generous serving of rice and water bottles. I recommend going for Mama Lee's amazing food but also for her kindness and friendliness too. She's a staple in our community.

It was a really cold day when we craved some warm comfort food, so we decided to get take out from…read moreMama Lee. When we got home, we realized that one of the soups for the beef noodles was missing, so we called and Mama Lee rectified the situation right away. She was extremely apologetic and states that due to the fridged weather, they were lower in staff and things got busy so a mistake was made. We did have to drive back to pick up the order, but customer service was excellent. We tried the beef noodle soup ($22), salt and pepper chicken ($22), Taiwanese pork chops ($22), sauté string beans ($22), 3 cup chicken ($22). The beef noodle soup was fantastic. Broth was savory, and portion size for the noodles and beef was enough for 2 people. The beef was thick, tender, and delicious. I did wish the noodles clung onto the soup more, but I just took a sip of soup between bites and was still satisfied. I thought the sauté string beans, and 3 cup chicken were fine. I could taste the wok hay. I wish the salt and pepper chicken had more salt and pepper flavor. We weren't a fan of the pork chops though. Overall, we would definitely come again for the beef noodle soup. We were informed that there is an additional 3% added on if you pay with card.

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Chili oil

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Chili Peppers Chilling,...

B2J Tasty Pot

4.7(139 reviews)

I am currently eating here and the food is outstanding. I ordered the Suan Cai Yu (Fish with…read morePickled Mustard Greens) and it is absolutely delicious. The fish is incredibly tender, and the broth has the perfect balance of savory, sour, and numbing flavors.We also got the noodles, which absorb the flavorful soup beautifully and have a great, chewy texture. The service is fast and the atmosphere is wonderful. Highly recommend this place if you are in Bayside!

Incredible hot pot soups. Very few options, but that's OK because the options they have are all…read moreincredible. I recommend the signature spicy. I like spicy, but I got the Sichuan spicy once and it was too much. I have not tried the other mild spicy one yet...... the vine pepper numbing flavor. Don't know about that one. If you have someone that cannot handle spicy, the tomato soup base is delicious. Get the cucumber salad for a side.

Fun atmosphere and great food

Spicy Sour Fern Starch Noodles 酸辣厥根粉

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Jinsang Gukbap

3.8(53 reviews)

1.4 mi•Bayside

I really like the food here, the soup is delicious. I really…read morelike the food here, the soup is delicious.

Was excited to try this place out after hearing about such great reviews…read more Honestly, it was sort of disappointing. We ordered the bosom and the beef intestine hot pot. Bosom was pretty decent, but the hot pot wasn't anything to rave about. Felt like I could cook it at home. It was busy when we got seated, but it was a little strange that the banchan/side dishes didn't arrive until the main dishes came. We were sitting around for a good 20-30 minutes with just tea. There are definitely better Korean restaurants to go to, so I don't think I'll be back. Staff was nice, but they seemed very backed up and I just don't think the food was worth it.

Interior - side wall cool mural

Beef tartar bibimbap

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Steamed dumpling

Shanghai You Garden

3.9(737 reviews)

1.2 mi•Bayside

A local favorite for when you want Peking Duck, soup dumplings, noodles and pork belly. I literally…read morejust told you everything I ordered this visit. And more: cold dish - garlic cucumbers to start. Classic soup dumplings (pork filling). I usually do not order the crab meat or other varieties as those seem gimmicky. The restaurant gives you a free order of pork dumplings with dine-in purchase of $20+. This visit I did try a new noodle dish - egg noodles with crab roe. It was interesting indeed. While I've had better crab roe toppings (this one was a bit greasy//oily for me) I can see why they added it to the menu. It's been a trend. The Peking Duck and crispy skin pork are still my go to dishes when coming here. It's just not easy to make at home so I'm happy to buy it. Totally classic dishes. We also ordered the beef pancakes which is also a great sharing plate. This spot is a keeper. (I usually come by to grab take out as they have the fast casual rice plates and bbq meats right at the entrance).

We dined here tonight and couldn't help but wonder why we hadn't come back sooner since our last…read morevisit. The entire staff was professional and courteous, but the manager, Leo, truly stood out. He has always been warm and welcoming. Over the years, we've even had the chance to chat in our dialect, Shanghainese, on several occasions. He consistently goes out of his way to make sure guests feel well taken care of. Tonight, my husband ordered the General Tso's chicken, which he thoroughly enjoyed. Of course, I couldn't resist ordering a little too much for myself-- fried bean gluten, mixed vegetables, pan fried udon noodles, and brine squid. As always, they sent out complimentary steamed pork soup dumplings and, to finish, two sweet fermented glutinous rice soups for dessert. I even had leftovers--udon noodles and fried bean gluten--for lunch tomorrow. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and carried a deep sense of nostalgia--the flavors truly brought me back to where I grew up in Shanghai. Needless to say, we left very happy and will definitely be back again soon.

1.9 mi•Auburndale, Flushing

Pan Fried Buns

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6 Piece Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings. Not the best but up there on the list of pretty good soup dumplings.

Haejang

4.3(47 reviews)

Haejang is putting a modern spin on Korean food in Flushing (K-Town), New York and they're doing it…read moreright! It's the kind of spot that hits you with those nostalgic, authentic Korean flavors but levels them up just enough to keep things exciting. I heard that if you come for lunch, they serve croaker like how BCD Tofu House used to (which already has me planning my next visit ). But for dinner? I went all in with their crispy juicy fried dumpling, grilled mackerel, cheese dak-galbi set (showstopper), and the top blade beef steak. No regrets. Every dish came out solid, flavorful, and lowkey addictive. If you made it this far, just know this... I'm 100% coming back... probably sooner than I should. Great service and great for groups.

Food: the food was good, the pork head suyuk and gamjatang were good but I had hoped both broth…read morewould be richer Ambiance: clean, nice and spacious Service: the workers are friendly and helpful The only side-dishes we got were kimchi, was hoping there would be more variety of side dishes