Rude service. I did not want to give a tip because I didn't like the food nor the service. When the waitress presented me with the ipad for the tip she had already preselected the lowest amount. I don't care, I tap no tip and apologize. She just barked at me "No! Tip not included!" and presses the tip amount for me again. I ask her "Oh, are tips obligatory?". At this point I definitely didn't want to give a tip anymore. She just shouts the same thing at me again. I press no tip again, sign my signature and when I go to press confirm she presses the tip amount right before I confirm. She essentially just forced me into giving her a tip with her slight of hand, maybe hoping I wouldn't have noticed. I say "Oh really? Well, I guess we'll never see each other again." She just turns around and shrugs her shoulders. I was absolutely shocked. To top it off: Really bad food. Tiny bowl of noodles with three sad little leaves of bokchoy. read more

Came in a cold dark Sunday evening. I was walking around Forest Hills and didn't know what to eat. For once, I didn't have any cravings except hunger. After walking around for 30 minutes...looking at chicken - American, Korean; burgers -premium, non-premium; sushi; and ramen nothing was appealing to me. After asking if the restaurant accepts credit card, they said yes. If they didn't, I would have had to find a bank and probably left since I didn't want to walk anymore. They gave me a cold glass of water, which I quickly drank since I didn't know I was dehydrated. She refilled my glass while I perused the menu. Thank you so much! Finally saw beef and tomato broth which would be great for a cold day. Ordered and it came very quickly. This hit the spot without me knowing that this is what I wanted. Warm, cozy, meat vegetable and noodles... the pretext meal. Thank you for the wonderful meal. Always great food especially when you don't know what you want to eat sometimes. read more

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Lunch specials from $11-13, with with a choice of soup or soda; and rice. We usually get their Double cooked pork belly (spicy enough for me) and Farmhouse Pork with Long chili (mild spicy was milder than "1 chili pepper"). [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of tables, usually not very busy when I've gone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was ok. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restrooms available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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AWWW YES HERE WE GO AGAIN!!! SO I have to say that this restaurant is a very satisfactory one today. I went here for a group gathering/lunch and lemme tell you guys this place is so good. The noodles were crispy and fresh. Eggplant was spicy but not too spicy in fact it was very crispy and pretty ok and I take dumplings very serious and lemme say they're good but a bit salty and soft. This was relatively satisfying experience a bit on the expensive side but the staff are incredibly nice always checking on us to see if we needed anything else or wanted for food and tea. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great staff and the ambiance is relatively relaxing very interesting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] BUT BUT BUT HALT the downside is a bit too much MSG in the food Haiyahh!!!. My mouth felt dry after and was very thirsty but overall still decent. But I may have to reconsider going there again tho... read more

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Delicious 10000% happened to be passing by the area and we found this place. I highly recommend for some good wonton soup and chicken fried rice read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]While the ambiance could use an update the food is BOMB.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] It was pretty empty so the service was relatively quick. Cant wait to go back ! I had the double cooked style pork. Chefs kiss !! So good my boyfriend had the orange chicken which sauce was really good. I would def stop by if you're debating on trying it! They also received a michelin star in the past which is dope! read more

Spy C Cuisine - Double Cooked Style Pork - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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I was in the neighborhood and decided to try this restaurant, which used to be on the Michelin Bib Gourmand list. Since I was dining solo, I just ordered their infamous soup dumplings. I had mixed feelings about their soup dumplings. The dough was thicker than the ones I had at Shanghai Zhen Gong Fu, and even Nan Xiang Long Bao or Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao. The flavors were well balanced, but there was not enough soup as I was accustomed to at the three places mentioned above. Service was rushed, and the staff was too eager to take my order. The ambiance of the place has a local vibe and appearance of being in the neighborhood for so many years. I may return to try their Szechuan dishes such as the cucumber salad and cumin lamb. read more

Spy C Cuisine - Soup dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

don't recommend this place at all. all the dishes were super salty and unsophisticated in flavor. the mapo tofu was laughable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the restaurant is super small, bathroom needs lots of work and looks like it hasn't been cleaned in ages, and all the chairs are metal and uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]they don't have any tables for parties over 6.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]the hallway in the back to the bathroom is really small, dark, and jank.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] what's the worst part is that one of the staff came to complain about a 10% tip, nickel and diming our party even though the food was lousy and the service was average at best. the lunch special looks good if you get one thing but i would not come back again. it's worth making the trip out a stones throw nearby to flushing for any medicore restauarant. would be better than our meal here. read more

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I have never noticed this Chinese restaurant on Austin street until recently. So I swing by for lunch on a summer Thursday afternoon. Have to say it's a nice place to sit down and have a nice meal. For appetizers; I had the vegetable rolls that were super yummy. And for the main entree I had some delicious chicken lomein. Overall the food was super delicious and was served quickly. My lunch was delightful. The services were quick and pleasant. They had a lunch special as well. Overall the prices were affordable. I noticed a lot of folks did take out as well. I definitely see myself eating here more frequently. read more

Spy C Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Great for take out and dinning in. Better than your average Chinese spot. Crispy beef never disappoints! I'm not well versed in Chinese food but I would say this is closer to authentic than other places in the area. read more

Spy C Cuisine - A2.Crispy Sesame Shredded Beef Garlic Sauce Style Chicken - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Delicious meals I always get the steamed fish with ginger and scallion, the chicken rice noodles and yang chow fried rice :) [[HIGHLIGHT]]it's a very simple no frills restaurant inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is quick and friendly. All in all you're getting great and authentic food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I often opt for take out so I can have dinner in the comfort of my own home, sometimes this restaurant gets too hot in the summer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

We ordered delivery through GrubHub and it was delivered on time but the portions were small and no rice came with it. Flavor of the fish dish was good and the lamb was alright as well. The Lo mein barely had any beef. Not sure I want to order from here again. read more

Spy C Cuisine - O2.Beef Lo Mein, Cumin Style Beef very spicy, A16. Slow Simmered Fish w. Chilis & Soft Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Spy C is by far the best Chinese food that I've ever had in my life. It's sad that even eating their food about four or five times now, I still don't have any pictures. The food arrives to the apartment in Forest Hills, and we go in!! We love variety but also love things that are consistently delicious and perfect every single time. Those items are: Scallion Pancakes, Chicken Lo Mein, and Crispy Sesame Beef. The scallion pancake is so thin, so light, free from being doused in oil, and full of bright scallion flavor. The chicken lo mein is the freshest tasting one with such high quality ingredients, and also lacking any mushiness in the lo mein and completely free of any oil. The star of our meal every time though is the crispy shredded sesame beef. It's crispy, yet tender, full over flavor and a very generous portion. I absolutely love Spy C Cu read more

We order the cumin lamb and chicken lomein which weee very tasty. The pork soup dumplings were ok and lacked a bit of flavor. Happy with the order overall. read more

Decided to try more menu items recently for lunch. Got the Wok seared Chicken and broccoli and Black Bean chicken, both with white rice. Both came with a soup of choice. I had to get the Hot n Sour Soup, one, I'm a soup head, two, its SPY-C! Speaking of SPY-C, the Black Bean Chicken dish was very fiery spice wise and still very tasty! Wasn't sure what to expect as this was my 1st time trying it..but glad that I did. My taste buds thanked me! The Chicken n' broccoli was also good. Portions were great as well. I'm definitely a fan! read more

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Bad food, terrible service, and no smiles. We were treated like beggars. The food was bad, the service was rude, and the staff acted like customers were a burden. read more

Food is decent... photos on yelp all showed that the slow cooked fish and tofu with chilis come in a bigger container than what our delivery order came with... it also came in almost no chili oil... so pretty confused because this dish typically comes with much chili oil. It came in a small flat white container that everything else came in. A bit disappointed since that is our favorite dish, and the reason why I placed an order to begin with. We ordered 5 things: shrimp fried noodles, the garlic sauce chicken, fish and tofu in chili, pork belly in cabbage, and cold cucumber appetizer for a total of $100. ;Shanghai Zhen Gong Fu has similar menu items, and is definitely a better choice to order delivery from within the area, in my opinion, quality/taste/portion wise) read more

Spy C Cuisine - Flat containers even for simmered fish and tofu in chilis - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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SPY C currently has a rating below 4.5, which is kind of like saying Galileo was rated poorly for astronomy in his time. The dry pot is exemplary: I add lotus roots, tofu skin, eggplant and other vegetables. The mortar crushed eggplant is one of my favorite dishes I've ever had in the neighborhood. I really think this is the best restaurant in forest hills. It's probably the main restaurant that I feel is "of note" in a culinary sense, one you'd introduce to someone who was really into food and wanted something different. When it first came out I was gobsmacked. It's no accident Michelin and the NYTimes recommended this place. It's definitely spicy but you can't say you were not warned. read more

HORRIBLE service!! This was absolutely one of the rudest establishments I've ever been to. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I ordered one dish to go in the middle of the day and the restaurant was empty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I opened the dish to make sure that it was OK and they asked if I was gonna eat here, while I waited for my pregnant wife to finish in the bathroom. I said that I want to eat my dish here and they refused to let me sit. I thought they were joking, but they were being serious and essentially kicked me out of the restaurant. But great noodles read more

Definitely not your ordinary takeout spot! It's actually cute to sit down and eat here which is what my sister and I did. This place honestly deserves 5 stars for the amazing and flavorful food, but I did not want to still point out that when we first sat down there was a very strong cigarette smell and honestly we were about to get up and leave right there but something told me to stick it out because the food would be worth it. Fortunately the odor did go away and our food came out so fast. Hands down one of the best hot and sour soups I've ever had! We ordered the Dan Dan noodles, and they were soo good. The garlic sauce beef and orange chicken were also a strong hit. The orange chicken was probably also one of the best I've had. I loved how crispy it was and the sauce was delicious. I'm still thinking about it all and would go back tomorrow if I could. I took vegetable fried rice to go for my boyfriend so I got to try it and we were also able to warm it up the next day to have for lunch and it was delicious. Now as I said not your average takeout spot because it is a bit on the pricier side. For everything, it was a total of about $70. That being said, if you want to just enjoy a nice Chinese sit down with flavors that taste fresh and authentic, then it's totally worth it. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A great neighborhood Chinese restaurant but not an American Chinese restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was great and spicy to boot. Get the long beans and eggplant, amazing. Also got the Cumin style chicken which was also a hit. And you can't go wrong with the beef fried rice. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]10/10 for aesthetic[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was mid General tso chicken was 10/10 could of been a bit more well done so the chicken is crispier little too soft almost not cooked all the way Had a beef braised noodle tomato soup.. 7/10 very simple when you're sick it'll do you justice for sure!! and we had some crispy pan fried noodles with chicken 4/10 very wet and saucy too much sauce noodle was no crispy wasn't for my palate my gf liked it tho.. I guess girls like that salty sperm taste not for me tho!!! Next time we come I'd just stick to the simple dishes as an American my palate can't handle these tastes and textures! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool vibes inside tho can't beleive we live in the area 35 years and tried it for the first time yesterday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]VERY CLEAN INSIDE AND EASILY OUR BEST CHINESE FOOD IN THE FOREST HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD HANDS DOWN![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] slightly pricey though compared to what you can get for the same price in other restaurants in the area like Indian or ramen. OOHH YYEEAA AANNDD TTHHEE PPOORRTTIIOONNSS AARREE HHUUGGEE!!! read more

I think this place was probably great when it first opened, but I have to believe that the original chef is gone. A few months back, I ordered scallion pancakes and a chicken dish - I think chicken in black bean sauce. The scallion pancakes came without any sauce to dip them into and they were quite greasy. The chicken dish came with tiny flat thin pieces of chicken that tasted undercooked to me. I had them throw it back in the wok to cook it more and when it came out, it still tasted really weird - the texture was horrible as if it was only fat or something. I could not eat it. I had them pack it up to go, but I tossed it in the trash. I don't know how you can blow a chicken dish. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is fine if you sit in the front, but in the back is a long narrow hallway and it's not very nice back there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Disappointing because I would love this place to be great. Forest Hills needs a great Chinese restaurant that's better than a typical takeout place. read more

Came here for dinner. I was hesitant to come because I thought everything was going to be spicy, but there is definitely a mix of different types of food and options here. Anything can be adjusted to whatever a range of spicy you would like. We tried dry pepper fish which was super spicy, but delicious. We also tried to the dan dan noodles. It was a little bit on the smaller side, but tasted pretty good still. We also got the scallion pancakes with beef which were also really good. They also have a few alcohol options like beer and wine for pretty cheap. A carafe of sake is $8 here. The also have a beer happy hour that's not easy to make (believe it ends at 6) with $3 beers, but the rest of the stuff is still reasonably priced without the happy hour. The service here was really good, and they were super friendly. It was a bit empty when we went to the vibes were chill but still nice. Overall, a pretty cool place. Would definitely come back to try the various other options they have! read more

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I was getting tired of the standard Chinese fare when I discovered Spy C on Austin street. They have an interesting and varied menu. My favorite so far is the fish with basil. It is flavorful and delicious. The staff was very helpful as I was not familiar with this style of Chinese cooking. So far I have enjoyed each dish I've tried. I am not that much into spicy food and had no difficulty. But if you enjoy spice I suspect you can find it here. read more

Food was excellent, service was even better. I've been meaning to try this place for some time but always ended up opting for ramen, this time I made sure to give them a shot and wasn't disappointed. It's not much looking from the outside, however the quaint decor on the inside is pretty chic with hand drawn murals on the walls, nice ambient lighting and ample seating space. Upon walking in to the restaurant I was greeted and offered a seat where ever I wanted. The server brought over some menus and a glass of water and offered to take my drink order. I saw a separate drink menu on the table and opted for a Sapporo. It's mostly a wine and beer establishment and they don't have any draft beers. After looking at the menu I opted for my usual favorite which is a spicy dry hot pot. Basically, meats and vegetables cooked in chili oil with both chili peppers and Sichuan chili peppercorns. The resulting combination of both hot spice and numbing spice known as Sichuan cuisine. The meal was excellent, food was well prepared. For the hot pot, each item ranged from $5 - $6.50 and for one person they recommend between 4-6 items. I picked five, but try didn't have the tofu skins so naturally I wasn't charged for it. My one gripe is that prices were a bit on the high side for the portion and being charged for rice at a Chinese food place doesn't seem to sit well with me. Overall I spent a bit over $40 for the meal and a beer. I took about half home with me in their provided containers. In summary, I would likely come back to try more of the menu and provide further updates, of the items I tried so far, it was on par with other establishments that I've ordered from before and others were offering more items in the hot pot for cheaper and including the rice. Still, I'm happy I came in and decided it was worth it to try them out. read more

Spy C Cuisine - Seating area and my favorite beer. - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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All positives, no negatives at all! Delicious food Hospitable staff Tasty good portions Clean bathroom ~3 blocks from the train Egg drop soup was delicious! I had the layered bean curd with green onions and scallions (my new addiction- nearly when my mom ate the leftovers I was saving bc "it smelled good") Bf loved his orange chicken My friend loved their dish as well I forget what they ordered. Scallion pancake wad good! Beef and scallion roll was too greasy imo but my dad ate it all LOL to each their own! I find myself wanting to have to make a trip to queens just so I have an excuse to go to Spy C lol read more

Spy C Cuisine - E5. Layered Tofu Scallion Style- so delicious! - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

If you're wanting some Chinese & in Forest Hills, this should be the place you go to. I came here with my sister who had been here before & she really loves their green tea ice tea & I see why after trying it! We had the scallion pancakes which were delicious! It was flaky & just delicious! We also had the pork dumplings which were very good too. For our entree I had chicken with mixed vegetables & my sister had chicken & broccoli. What I really enjoyed about the chicken with mixed vegetables was the chicken wasn't stringy at all. Sometimes getting the chicken they use for the chicken & broccoli or mixed vegetables, the chicken is stringy, which is very odd & makes you question if it's even chicken. I'm so happy that wasn't the case here. This was my first time here, but certainly won't be my last. read more

Let me preface this by stating that as a true foodie I don't mind spending money on quality food. Spy C Cuisine missed its mark by a long shot. We were truly baffled by the incredibly small takeout portions that we received. Luckily I ordered food from another restaurant to add to our dinner. My hunny picked out the items he wanted us to try. I ordered Beef Garlic Sauce Style, General Tso's Chicken, Beef In Pancakes, and two orders of White Rice. I couldn't help but instantly become angry when I looked at the tiny laughable take out portions. The food we received was definitely not enough for two people or to have leftovers for the next day. The beef garlic sauce style was tasty but needed more beef. The general tso's chicken tasted like orange chicken (not a fan), and the beef in pancakes was too oily. We've definitely had better. We only received one order of white rice instead of two. Oh and I was charged for each rice. I used my 50% discount via UberEats which brought the total of our meal to $45.35. It was still too much money to spend on food that was mediocre. Be forewarned the portions are the size of a lunchable. We both agreed that we would never order from here again. read more

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This is/was a michelin guide restaurant. We went with 3 dishes recommended by the michelin guide inspector which included 1 appetizer and 2 entrees. All 3 dishes were flavorful and tasty. If you live close by or there on a weekday, they have a lunch menu that is relatively inexpensive. I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

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I cannot believe I haven't written a review for this place yet! My husband and I frequently order from here or go here for dine i. Or take out. This is hands down, the BEST Chinese food place in all of Forest Hills. We were thrilled to discover! My favorite dish is the eggplant with brown sauce. We also love their scallion pancakes. I love to order their egg drop soup and my husband is a big fan of their hot and sour soup. My husband has tried a few of their dishes and of course I take a bite. I am loyal to the eggplant in brown sauce dish as it is the best I have ever had and that is my favorite Chinese food dish. My husband has tried the Kung Pao chicken, the double cooked chicken, and the sesame shredded beef. Not one dish has disappointed. We are HUGE fans! read more

Spy C Cuisine - S3. Hot and Sour Soup - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Over the years, Spy C has consistently delivered delicious authentic Szechuan and I continue to be grateful for its presence in this neighborhood. I usually do takeout but today had the pleasure of dining in for lunch with a few girlfriends who know good food and who specifically know good Szechuan. This was an advantage and opportunity for me to finally try some new dishes I'd never tried (it's always too easy to just click "reorder" on Seamless). The photo caption limited the number of words so here's what we ordered: A21. Braised Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens Sauteed Sliced Lamb Cumin Flavor F6. Yang Chow Fried Rice V1. Eggplant with Garlic Sauce Any 5 Spicy Dry Pot (potatoes, tofu, bok Choy, lotus roots, enoki mushrooms, beef tripe) All of it extremely delicious and I can't believe I never tried the dry hot pot until today! Definitely making its way into my regular rotation going forward :) read more

Spy C Cuisine - A21. Braised Fish with Pickled Mustard Greens, Sauteed Sliced Lamb Cumin Flavor, young F6. Yang Chow Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

A Foodbaby recommendation. I always wanted to try this place but was overwhelmed by their large extensive menu. This time around I got the slow simmered fish with chilis and soft tofu. Mouth-watering, delicious goodness in my mouth. The fish pieces were tender and perfectly cooked. The spice level is tolerable considering I cannot handle spice well. The tofu was soft and bouncy. I think this was a really good dish that showcases the Chinese flavors. For the price of the dish I wish it came with rice. Rice is $1 charged separately. Also got the beef with chilies. This one was okay. The beef wasn't as soft and tasty as it looked read more

Spy C Cuisine - A16. Slow Simmered Fish w. Chilis & Soft Tofu - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

I went for lunch at a friend's recommendation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant has a pleasant ambiance, friendly staff and good food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the onion pancakes and the chicken lo mein, which arrived not long afterwards. Quick, attentive service, delicious food makes this an enjoyable gastronomical experience. I will definitely try SpyCee again in the near future. read more

This place is awesome, came here for food and ordered: + Mortar and Pestle Smashed Eggplant and Peppers. It was a bit salty + Mixed bowl with different items: veggies, proteins, and other. It came with to bowls of rice additionally This place is awesome, quiet, and enjoyable. Definitely worth coming to this place : ) read more

Spy C Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Came into a regular Chinese restaurant. I doubt it is authentic. However, the food and service are great. They didn't rush us when we got the menu or when we finished the food too. For our entree, we ordered the Orange Chicken and Singapore Rice Noodles. Both were pretty good. The sauce on the orange chicken was banging. It was very tangy so not sure what it is made of. The noodles wasn't what I had expected as it has curry sauce, it wasn't spicy at all, has egg and some seafood in it too. I probably wouldn't order it again, but I'll be back. read more

Spy C Cuisine - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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Disgusting raw food that smells like a swamp. Ended up paying 47 dollars and walking out without touching it. read more

Spy C Cuisine - Fish for 20 dollars... I ordered 2... For that price I could've gone to a decent place. - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

Pretty good 3.5, will return if in the area. Simple decor, decent service as well as food. Beef with tripe with chili oil smells right and taste great. Wok seared cabbage with pork belly is well done, crispy cabbage is tasty, although this dish is usually paired with bacon. Jumbo shrimp is bit too sweet, could use less mayo The sour beef soup hits the spot after a long day hiking plus yoga ‍ They serve very limited selection of wine. Street parking. read more

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Delivery review One of the better asian restaurants in FH. Cucumber salad comes in an excellent soy/sesame oil spicy sauce. Cucumbers now come sliced thinly. Save the sauce and cut up some more cucumbers when you're done! RECOMMEND SCC probably has one of the best Crispy shredded beef dishes. RECOMMEND Chicken lo mien is okay. Noodles were a bit mushy for my liking. Flavors were okay. You can probably pass on this. Rice costs $2 extra Overall, pretty good food but kinda pricey. The three dishes above was about $60. If you live in FH and need a quick hit of authentic chinese food, check it out. read more

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Tried this place over the weekend, food was tasty. Chicken cooked with cumin was very flavorful, & packed some heat. Hot & sour soup was on point. Steam pork dumpling were great; tasted similar to soup dumplings. Staff was friendly. read more

Spy C Cuisine - Chicken cumin style - Chinese Near Me - Forest Hills, New York

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