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    4.2 (18 reviews)
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    Amelia L.

    This tiny hole in the wall Taiwanese Dumpling House recently opened in the space formerly occupied by Foodstruck. This space is not much bigger than a food truck and I think their menu is still being finalized. There was a handwritten menu on the board above the counter which differed slightly from the one that they posted on their IG page. I went after work yesterday and ordered: Fried Chicken Gua Bao ($9.75): came two per order. This was my favorite item from my order. The chicken was perfectly fried, the white bao bun was pillowy soft, and the sweet plum sauce went perfectly with the fried chicken. Popcorn Chicken ($11.50): not bad but I've had better versions of this. Some pieces of popcorn chicken were dry but overall tasty and a good snack. Pork Wontons ($12): came with 8 pieces of pork wontons. You can choose to have the wontons in soup or house made spicy chili sauce. I got mine with the chili sauce. The bite size pieces of wontons had pork fillings and were coated in spicy sauce. It was tender and savory. The heat level wasn't overwhelming, which I appreciated. They are still in their soft opening stage (until March 2nd) and are working out some kinks. I feel like some items are priced kind of high. The Braised Beef Noodle Soup wasn't available the night I went but I saw it was listed at $24.50 which seems kind of high imo. Also, most of the items are made to order so expect a bit of a wait. Some people who came before me were still waiting for their order by the time I got mine. The staff were very sweet and apologetic. I'm curious to try other items on the menu so I'll be definitely be back. I'm always glad to see more food options here in Astoria.

    Vegan XLB

    Good authentic Taiwanese spot in Astoria, one of a kind in the area for classic dishes. Robust vegan and vegetarian options for such a small menu. Flavor was good, though sauce on the wontons was a bit much and not well-suited for to go. But can ask for sauce on the side if a concern. The vegan XLB (soup dumplings) aren't really soupy, just dumplings. The Taiwanese scallion pancake was fantastic, although again would be better suited for takeout without wet garnish and sauce. Bao was ok, good bao in the area but tofu is more rare. Service always friendly and kind. Be clear when making any special requests, and confirm before finalizing. Overall it was good, with a high price point but appreciate how unique it is for the immediate area, so understandable.

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    connie a.

    Brand new spot, quick service there's only one high top table here for now so more for to go or walking snack. I got fried tofu. Very tasty everything is handmade. Very crunchy. Their house made chili sauce is delicious too

    Neil H.

    Can't say I am a fan of this place; there were language problems taking my order, and I found their dumplings to be on the spicy side. Still they were worth a try, but I will not be back

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    Great Spot! Love the homemade dumplings and friendly staff. Dumplings can be a little spicy, but still so good.

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    Pork steamed dumplings were yummy. Flavors not overpowering. Made fresh to order. Give it 15 minutes. Nice staff

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    great place! very nice owners and great food! would definitely come back again! shop local Astoria!

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    Downstairs - Milk mochi

    Downstairs

    3.3(3 reviews)
    1.5 miLong Island City

    Stumbled upon this food cart serving a simple menu of Taiwanese classics so you know ofc I got the…read moreluroufan and they have milk mochi also which is hard to find!! LUROU FAN - tender pork, flufyy fry rice, really good strong flavor in the tea egg. What more could you ask for ? Hearty and simple. Gets the job done. MILK MOCHI Never had this before, heard this was a bit of a trendy item gaining some traction. There's corn flake crumble on the top adding subtle crunch and sweetness. It's stretchy and sweet. Really a big fan!! Come here for milk mochi before it blows up!!!

    This is for the service of the food truck. I came around 1pm on a work day and there was no line…read more The man in the truck was busy preparing food and I said hello just so he knew I was there to order. He turned around to look at me and did not say a word. So I patiently waited in front of the truck. A couple came by after me and waited. The man finally came to the window with packages of food so I thought he was ready to take my order at the same time. But he waved at the couple behind me and told me before I could even speak, and in a rude tone "you have to wait , there are too many orders" and proceeded to give the food to the couple . I was annoyed because I had no idea the couple behind me had preordered food and I did not intend to cut any "line". Anyways, he then looked at me so I told me I would like the scallion chicken over rice. He just said no more and that ended the convo. I left and gave my business elsewhere. The menu was very limited and the food ran out during prime lunch hour. Needless to say, I won't return.

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    Milk mochi

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    Wenwen - Cheers

    Wenwen

    4.1(333 reviews)
    2.6 miGreenpoint

    Wenwen is a Taiwanese fusion place known for their BDSM chicken, where they only serve a very…read morelimited amounts of the dish each day. They open at 5 pm for dinner and I came to wait at 4:50 pm. I was able to walk-in right away and get seated. SM in the chicken dish stands for soy milk and it was definitely something I was able to taste. The portion size was pretty decent but I did had two issues with the dish. The dish was more of a Sichuan/Mala type of seasoning rather than something you expect to see from Taiwanese fried chicken. I did wish they use that kind of seasoning instead. With such a big portion of chicken, I also wish they had more of a variety of dark and white meat, as I had mostly white. I also ordered their minced pork over rice and their beef noodle soups - two classic Taiwanese dishes. I actually ended up enjoying Wenwen's take on the two dishes more than the chicken! They were also known for their fried Tangyuan desserts and that was something I enjoyed as well!

    Underwhelming, considering such hype on social media…read more Make reservations--the space is tiny, and fills up quickly for peak dinner times. Not good for parties larger than 4. The tables are crammed together very closely, so this is not a place for intimate conversations. Noise level is looooud, especially on the main floor. If you want a bit more quiet, ask to be seated in the basement area, which feels isolated, but at least your ears will thank you. Food was okay. Nothing stood out to us and we tried over ten menu items. Most dishes are spicy, so clarify how much spice you can handle, because I burned my mouth on practically every dish we got. Taiwanese Pork Jowl was the best dish out of everything we ordered--this I would get again. Recommend. Handmade Chili Oil Wontons were just okay. Sacha Hot Honey Popcorn Chicken was too spicy and the breading was hard as a rock. Too much breading, too little chicken. Pickled Cucumber Salad was a let down. Skip. Peashoots w/ Tofu Skin was dissapointing and watered down. No taste. FenZheng Pork--Spare Ribs, Kabocha Squash, Tianmianjiang was the worst dish we've ever had at a restaurant. Tasted like bland baby food. So horrible. Steamed squash and congealed, bland broilled ribs with pieces of cartillege--inedible. How can a dish be so repulsive? Drinks were a disappointing--The Shyboy tasted like rocket fuel--wooow, what a rough drink. Soyprise Punch tasted too sour and too sweet and too weak simultaneously. Skip those two drinks.

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    Pork Terrine

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    Noodlecraft - D-1 Minced Pork Noodles ()

    Noodlecraft

    4.4(205 reviews)
    2.0 miHunters Point, Long Island City
    $$

    Noodlecraft is surprisingly bigger than I thought inside. They have a decent amount of dim sum…read moredishes. I got their shrimp dumplings and pork shu La and enjoyed them! I also had their braise beef noodle soup and their Malaysian laksa. In the beef noodle soup, I liked the broth and their noodles, but the Malaysian laksa really stood out to me! I found the dish to be extremely flavorful and really enjoyed the broth!

    Noodle craft is a nice spot for lunch. Noodles were good, needed to give it a good mix to get all…read morethe flavors. Lacked a little salt for everything in general. Popcorn chicken and spicy dumplings were regular, nothing to make it outstanding, but still delicious. The place is like a lunchroom. Not sure if we were just supposed to go take our own seats. There was no one to greet us as the ordering station is all the way in the back and all the staff were just hanging out around there. Service was odd, the server did not come check on us and when we needed something we just went to the ordering station. Please note, when we went it was pretty much empty, so it was not busy at all. As mentioned not sure how it supposed to work here, but we did get our food fairly quick. The place is cute, lots of plants, looks like a very big space, believe it used to be a garage. Overall food was filling, able to share if needed, give it a try. Its definitely a nice addition to LIC.

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    Noodlecraft - D-6 Pan-Fried Noodles () with egg

    D-6 Pan-Fried Noodles () with egg

    Noodlecraft - C-1 Classic Lan Zhou Beef Noodle Soup ()

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    Four Four South Village

    Four Four South Village

    4.3(172 reviews)
    3.6 miMidtown West, Hell's Kitchen, Theater District
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    Can't believe I didn't know this place existed prior to my visit. I was casually browsing Google…read moremaps for a place for lunch and was originally leaning towards a traditional American brunch place but when I googled noodles, this place popped up. We went right at opening and it want too busy. They had a few calls for pickup/delivery but my friend and I were the only people dining in. They have their menu posted on the exterior wall so it was easy for us to browse and decide on what we wanted before we walked in. We were seated right away and able to order right away. Our food came out fast and the portions were huge. It was packed with flavor. The waiters were also attentive in refilling our waters. I'm excited to come back in the future to try their other items.

    Great eats at Four Four!…read more Staple appetizers of fried chicken and fried pork chop are great here! The breading is light but is seasoned well; sweet with a light kick of spice. The noodles in both of these soup dishes were phenomenal. Right amount of bounce, texture, and chew. The braised beef comes with a hearty broth that warms the belly. The spicy beef noodle soup wasn't the hottest (spice-wise), but it still gets the job. Very soothing to the throat! The beef was tender and juicy. A lot of sesame seeds in the soup, but I didn't mind it too well. Four Four's ambiance is cute and clean. The service here was amazing, prompt, and helpful!

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    Four Four South Village - Back area

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    Four Four South Village - 202. Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles

    202. Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles

    Four Four South Village - 202. Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles

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    Formosa - Chive with pork pan fried dumplings

    Formosa

    4.4(53 reviews)
    4.4 miBushwick

    Really tasty. I tried the scallion noodles, vegetable dumplings, century egg with tofu, and…read moreTaiwanese mochi. The noodles were my favorite dish - hearty and flavorful, with a pleasant texture and plenty of aromatic flavor. The dumplings were pan fried, with a well seasoned filling and slightly crispy texture. The century egg and tofu was nice, with strong flavors from the egg balancing against the mild tofu. And the mochi was a nice and simple sweet end to the meal. My partner also enjoyed the la rou fan. The bill came to $72 after tax and tip, which is pretty reasonable for the huge quantity of food (we definitely ordered too much). For sure worth a try.

    I've eaten here multiple times specifically for the beef noodle soup, and unfortunately the meat…read morequality has been extremely inconsistent. On more than one visit, the beef contained large amounts of sinew and cartilage that were not properly rendered. This isn't just a texture preference -- it's connective tissue that would normally break down if the meat were braised long enough. I've attached a photo showing what was served. The first time this happened, I mentioned it to the staff, and they agreed the meat quality was poor and told me management had instructed them to serve it anyway. The next couple of visits were much better, so I assumed the issue had been addressed. However, on my most recent visit, the same problem returned. When I raised it again, the woman at the front told me that this was "edible for all of us in the back" and suggested it was a personal issue rather than a preparation or quality problem. I'm not expecting premium cuts, but when a dish relies on long-braised beef, excessive cartilage and sinew shouldn't be the norm -- especially when staff themselves have acknowledged the issue in the past. Consistency and how feedback is handled really matter, and unfortunately this experience left me hesitant to order the dish again.

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    Formosa - Bar area

    Bar area

    Formosa - Seafood with celery

    Seafood with celery

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    Unmei - taiwanese - Updated May 2026

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