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It's a 5 for me, I thought my meal was excellent, it's also a plus that they are open really late. The decor is more modern than I would expect but the food was exceptional. The food: Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable- So I had this on two occasions, the first time it was mind-blowingly delicious, the second time while still good was a bit dry. Overall, a must order dish just for that chance for it to be amazing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=y4Gd64K7mJgyhOG5LDugYA Fish Filet with pepper- This was incredibly complex and so flavorful. The fish had a wonderful silkiness and the flavor of the broth was outstanding. It kinda gave you like a warm chicken noodle broth vibe but it has a little bit of a kick. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=8fRdQqyoZboCP_r4euYHyA Mapo Tofu- This was one of the best versions of this dish I have had. It had the right texture of the tofu and the consistency of the sauce.
I have walked by this place so many times. I'm glad my friends picked this place, because I would've never tried it. We ate on the second floor. It has plenty of party tables upstairs. The decoration is nice. Service is good and the food is a combination of Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. And I noticed Japanese Ramen noodles on the menu. The food was made well and the portion sizes were generous
A restaurant that has both Cantonese AND Szechuan dishes?! How did I only just find out about this place now??? It's very unassuming from the outside, but decently decorated inside and quite spacious (there's a second floor too) which is probably why I've walked past this place so so many times and never stepped foot in. We were definitely lured by the $30 for twin lobsters sign outside. Twin Lobsters: as usual, this was my favorite hahah. Good flavor, not too salty, but could've used more scallions for me. A must order for this price, you really can't get it anywhere, especially with how meaty the lobsters were. Spicy Spare Ribs: oooh soo pretty, these come in the bird cage so, very very appealing. It was super crispy and had good flavor, but some of the pieces weren't very meaty at all for this price. Cold Glass Noodle Jelly: I've missed this dish so much! The sauce is more liquidy than usual, but the texture of the noodle jelly was perfection and the sauce was more sour than spicy, so could've used more spice. I was introducing this dish to a group who'd never had this before and majority enjoyed yayy Enoki Mushroom and Japanese Tofu Casserole: the sauce tasted like roast duck to me so this was extra umami. It's a smaller portion and also not served in a casserole pot but the tofu was fried beautifully, and combined with the sauce, this dish was devoured almost immediately. A must order! Spiced Beef Tendon: it says tendon but this was actually the beef shin cut, served warm in their sauce. It was good, but not what I was expecting though! Diced Chicken Eggplant and Salted Fish Casserole: I loved the chunkier pieces of chicken in this dish, but as usual, I'm always looking for more salted fish flavor, but I appreciated that it wasn't as oily as other places Sauteed Dried Squid: definitely quite pricey for the amount of squid you get. It's more like a vegetable stir fry so the squid was minimal, but it's a tasty stir fry though
Food is so good Very well made yangchow fried rice. So flavorful and good portion size Inside decor is also very modern and unique Plenty of seating inside, both tables upstairs and on main floor Staff also very friendly and professional
I had a late flight and arrived at Flushing well past midnight but was hungry so went out to hunt for some late night eats. This place was opened until 3AM! It has an unassuming entrance (but maybe I'm just used to bug doors in socal restaurants) and was very nicely decorated inside. The ambiance was surprisingly fun and there were older people still inside eating and chatting. I was seated immediately because it was late and ordered the dandan noodles. It came out relatively quickly and the portion size was pretty big! It was spicy and delicious. If i'm craving late night eats again, I'd definitely come back
Very ethnically Asian, spot very cute and open late night. The servers barely spoke English but very accommodating and attentive. They had plenty of soup options and tea. We weren't too sure of what was in the dishes so we sort of made up our own. Chicken corn soup with a side noodles and shrimp. Very filling.
Cuisine: 8 Service: 8 Decor: 9 Value: 7 Overall: 8 One of the best places to host a large group dinner in all of Flushing. Most people see the first floor, which has beautiful decor, but miss the seasonal floral designs of the upstairs portion of the restaurant, with its private rooms. When you reach the second floor, it's quite stunning. I have now done a handful of events here with groups ranging from 12 to 30, and they all were wonderful experiences. Regarding the cuisine, they serve both Cantonese and Szechuan food. I'm usually scared of restaurants of this type because they don't specialize and can't do either very well. Luckily, not the case here. Below are lists of dishes and my opinion of its quality. Excellent: - Eight Treasure Duck (must preorder) - Braised Pork Belly w/ Preserved Vegetables - Sautéed Dry Squid - Regular & Spicy Spare Rib - House Special Frozen Crab - Fish Filet w/ Pepper - Mapo Tofu Very Good: - Oyster in Garlic Sauce / Black Bean Sauce - Rich Beef Golden Soup - Diced Chicken & Eggplant w/ Salted Fish Casserole - Dry Pot Cauliflower - Sautéed Fish Fillet - Peking Pork Chop - Salt & Pepper Pork Chop - Chongqing Style Chicken - Scrambled Egg w/ Shrimp Good: - Hakka Boiled Fish - Honey Walnut Jumbo Shrimp - Water Spinach w/ Bean Curd & Pepper - Sliced Pork Belly - Mouth Watering Chicken - Roast Squab - String Beans w/ Minced Pork - Sautéed Pea Sprouts w/ Garlic - Ginger & Scallion Lobster - Angus Beef w/ Asparagus - Sautéed Frog w/ Leeks - Braised Fish & Tofu Casserole Average: - Szechuan Spicy & Numbing Beef - Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce - Singapore Rice Noodle - Pan Fried Noodles w/ Beef - Shrimp Fried Rice Skip: - Dan Dan Noodle - Spare Rib w/ Plum Sauce Other than the nice decor and delicious food, the service here is always friendly and helpful. Though sometimes a little absent due to being overwhelmed, the waiters and waitresses always tries their best to be attentive to our needs. I have no real complaints. I have been to this restaurant for lunch, dinner, and even late night snacks well past midnight. They close at 3:00am. It always hits the spot and remains a very underrated restaurant in Flushing. Give this place a shot! You won't regret it.
We were a group of four looking for some family style canto food that wasn't hotpot or KBBQ. We heard about 698 Cafe and decided to give it a try. We ordered six dishes. Shrimp with Walnut, Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet, Enoki Mushroom & Japanese Tofu Casserole, Chongqing Styled Chunk Chicken, Water Spinach with Bean Curd, and Spare Ribs in Beijing (Peking) Style. The shrimp and walnut is a classic dish that was well made but not the best we've had. Saucy and delicious with fresh shrimp. Walnuts were not stale and lightly glazed. The salt and pepper fish was my personal favorite. The batter was seasoned well. The fillets were light and fluffy. Each bite made me want more. The enoki mushroom & Japanese tofu casserole was piping hot and flavorful. Wish there was more enoki though! The Chongqing styled chunk chicken was spicy and addicting. 698 cafe uses pieces of chicken with bones and chicken skin as well. Be mindful when chomping to avoid bones! The water spinach was delicious! Fresh and flavorful. Cooked extremely well. The spare ribs were great. The meat was juicy and the sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and sour. A great pairing with rice! Overall, the food was delicious. Service was slow. Feels like an old timer restaurant, saw a bunch of older men leave their table of food to use another table to play cards, haha. The type of place to drink beer and hang out all night long.
As the former site of one of my favorite Sichuan spots (#1), I'm so glad it's found new life in the form of 698 Cafe. It is also a Sichuan-based establishment, with an added emphasis on Cantonese cuisine, which is less plentiful in Flushing. Overall, I've been happy with my experiences here and hope to try more items. The modernized decor gives me the same vibes that casinos often have: no one can tell what time it is because of how muted the decor is. This might be deliberate, since they're open late (#2) each night. There is plenty of room for groups of all sizes and there is even a separate room for karaoke and private dinner parties. Their Chinese name ("新東溢豐") is more akin to "New Eastern Abundance" which is fitting for their menu, which is chalk full of variety, complete with photos and descriptions. The presentation is also on point, with splashy platters just perfect for a family style dining session. Prices are going to be slightly higher than the average place, but thankfully the food also follows suit. The Canto selections are pretty decent, but I think the Sichuan side is a bit more robust. Their Chongqing chicken is plenty spicy and the hanging pork belly with sliced cucumber is a nice effect for the social media food porn. The mapo tofu is extremely underrated and the dry hot pot is a nice and sizable portion. The poached beef in hot oil is also very tasty and their seafood selection is excellent, particularly their lobster and steamed fish dishes. Surprisingly much of the staff is both Canto + Mando friendly, which is not overly common in these parts. They've done a good job of keeping us fed and friendly throughout each visit. While I don't think they produce their best food during their later hours, I feel good knowing I can still come here without having to worry about the crowds to indulge in some serious multi-regional Chinese variety. __________ (#1) R.I.P. Spicy & Tasty: https://www.yelp.com/biz/spicy-and-tasty-flushing?hrid=wJiuQ2PjXSb1Q6aTFJgzvA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) (#2) Till 3AM? LFG.
I was just looking for a quick bite, standing outside 698 Cafe thinking "why not?" From the outside, it seemed casual -- but the interior was surprisingly elevated. It was quiet since it was mid-afternoon, but what happened next? Not quiet at all in my memory. I ordered the Grandma's pork belly with preserved vegetables and shrimp with walnuts -- two dishes I grew up on. The pork belly? Deep, traditional flavor cooked to perfection. Took me right back to my grandma's kitchen. And the shrimp with walnuts -- I've had that dish more times than I can count, but not like this. At 35, this was the best version I've ever had. Even the broccoli was perfect -- buttery, crisp, and cared for. They say you remember feelings more than moments -- and in that moment, I felt like a kid again. No stress, no worries. Just pure, present joy. This was more than a meal -- it's a memory in the making.
We were going to have a really late lunch. It was too early for people to have dinner so we were given a big table even if it was for two. Really nice staff, pot of tea on the table for us. We were given a good amount of time to look through the menu. We wanted to splurge a lil since we've been eating healthy for a few days...so I ordered braised pork with preserved vegetables, shrimp with walnuts, and young chow fried rice. Everything was pretty good. I don't eat Chinese food that often but I'd say this was one of the better Cantonese restaurants; the dishes are a lil pricier but the quality is better. Considering I pay $20lb for raw shrimp.. $31 isn't too bad for the shrimp and walnuts. We were able to have 2 meals from this dish. We had enough for dinner later that night since the shrimp are jumbo sized. Definitely one of the best we've had.. the pork belly was good but a lil salty but it was yummy with a plain white rice. The young chow fried rice was delicious as well. Lots of wok flavor and lots of shrimp. L said it was the best he's had. He finished it all. My brother took my mom to 698 cafe just 30 mins before us but thought the food was just okay since he ordered from the lunch special menu. Our food was a lot tastier than what he got since he was looking for food with very lil sodium for my mom... So we're definitely coming back here again and trying more items. Bringing my mom back here to get the fish...
We had passed by this restaurant multiple times heading to other restaurants we felt had better food, and never thought to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised how tasty and fast the food came out. The waitresses were so friendly too! We would definitely eat here again when we are in the area!
Came by for dinner on a Friday with a friend - it was decently busy as we ate with a good number of tables coming and going. We had: Hakka boiled fish (客家水煮魚) : massive portion size! Also, really spicy. Very generous helping of fish pieces and I liked a lot of the other ingredients in the soup as well (the glassy noodles were my favourite). Probably best to eat with larger groups, I think it was a bit beyond the ability of the two of us to make a big dent (and we ended up taking home the vast majority of it lol) String beans with minced pork (干扁四季豆): generally a good choice. The string beans were a bit less cooked than I'd prefer (I love when they're slightly softer but still crunchy, these were on the harder side), but still not bad. Not a lot of minced pork which was a bit disappointing. Also not very spicy, was a good contrast to the other dishes we ordered Chongqing styled chunk chicken (回味辣子雞): so spicy :0 the chicken was very yummy and juicy (although more pieces were unexpectedly bony so be careful of biting down suddenly). As expected the sheer amount of peppers made each bite more and more numbing - could be a pro or con, depending on your spicy tolerance. Would recommend this dish for sure. Portion sizes were rather large - we ended up with SO much leftovers to take home (a common ending for family-style Chinese restaurants when you come in small groups I suppose). In that vein the high-ish price point was actually somewhat reasonable. But, there are a lot of good Chinese restaurants in the area that are better and/or cheaper, so I'm not sure if I'll be back in the near future.
2 months ago
We had a birthday dinner here last night in one of the private rooms and had such a great experience. The food was delicious. We really enjoyed both the Cantonese and Sichuan dishes. The service was exceptional, especially from Jian (I believe that was her name). She was incredibly nice, attentive, and accommodating throughout the entire evening. She really made us feel welcome and made our celebration even more enjoyable. We will definitely be coming back, not only for the great food, but especially for the wonderful hospitality! read more
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Lawrence G.
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A perfect spot to grab both Cantonese and Sichuan food! The walnut shrimp is a must order. All the dishes that we ate were both visually exceptional and delicious! The walnut shrimp had jumbo shrimp and was perfectly sweet and crunchy. The fish fillet in chili oil had the perfect amount of spicy, which was so warming for the cold weather. The salmon and geoduck sashimi were really fresh. There are private rooms upstairs that have karaoke and mahjong. We were in the 888 room and it was super spacious. The service was great - the staff helps change plates frequently. read more
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Lawrence G.
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1 month ago
Take out portion of Singapore Mei fun was very large. Very nicely seasoned, and very generous mix of shrimp and other ingredients. Now that I'm pleasantly surprised, I'll have to try dine-in and their other dishes. read more
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Lawrence G.
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It's a 5 for me, I thought my meal was excellent, it's also a plus that they are open really late. The decor is more modern than I would expect but the food was exceptional. The food: Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable- So I had this on two occasions, the first time it was mind-blowingly delicious, the second time while still good was a bit dry. Overall, a must order dish just for that chance for it to be amazing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=y4Gd64K7mJgyhOG5LDugYA Fish Filet with pepper- This was incredibly complex and so flavorful. The fish had a wonderful silkiness and the flavor of the broth was outstanding. It kinda gave you like a warm chicken noodle broth vibe but it has a little bit of a kick. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=8fRdQqyoZboCP_r4euYHyA Mapo Tofu- This was one of the best versions of this dish I have had. It had the right texture of the tofu and the consistency of the sauce. read more
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I have walked by this place so many times. I'm glad my friends picked this place, because I would've never tried it. We ate on the second floor. It has plenty of party tables upstairs. The decoration is nice. Service is good and the food is a combination of Szechuan and Cantonese cuisine. And I noticed Japanese Ramen noodles on the menu. The food was made well and the portion sizes were generous read more
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Lawrence G.
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A restaurant that has both Cantonese AND Szechuan dishes?! How did I only just find out about this place now??? It's very unassuming from the outside, but decently decorated inside and quite spacious (there's a second floor too) which is probably why I've walked past this place so so many times and never stepped foot in. We were definitely lured by the $30 for twin lobsters sign outside. Twin Lobsters: as usual, this was my favorite hahah. Good flavor, not too salty, but could've used more scallions for me. A must order for this price, you really can't get it anywhere, especially with how meaty the lobsters were. Spicy Spare Ribs: oooh soo pretty, these come in the bird cage so, very very appealing. It was super crispy and had good flavor, but some of the pieces weren't very meaty at all for this price. Cold Glass Noodle Jelly: I've missed this dish so much! The sauce is more liquidy than usual, but the texture of the noodle jelly was perfection and the sauce was more sour than spicy, so could've used more spice. I was introducing this dish to a group who'd never had this before and majority enjoyed yayy Enoki Mushroom and Japanese Tofu Casserole: the sauce tasted like roast duck to me so this was extra umami. It's a smaller portion and also not served in a casserole pot but the tofu was fried beautifully, and combined with the sauce, this dish was devoured almost immediately. A must order! Spiced Beef Tendon: it says tendon but this was actually the beef shin cut, served warm in their sauce. It was good, but not what I was expecting though! Diced Chicken Eggplant and Salted Fish Casserole: I loved the chunkier pieces of chicken in this dish, but as usual, I'm always looking for more salted fish flavor, but I appreciated that it wasn't as oily as other places Sauteed Dried Squid: definitely quite pricey for the amount of squid you get. It's more like a vegetable stir fry so the squid was minimal, but it's a tasty stir fry though read more
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Food is so good Very well made yangchow fried rice. So flavorful and good portion size Inside decor is also very modern and unique Plenty of seating inside, both tables upstairs and on main floor Staff also very friendly and professional read more
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Lawrence G.
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5 months ago
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I had a late flight and arrived at Flushing well past midnight but was hungry so went out to hunt for some late night eats. This place was opened until 3AM! It has an unassuming entrance (but maybe I'm just used to bug doors in socal restaurants) and was very nicely decorated inside. The ambiance was surprisingly fun and there were older people still inside eating and chatting. I was seated immediately because it was late and ordered the dandan noodles. It came out relatively quickly and the portion size was pretty big! It was spicy and delicious. If i'm craving late night eats again, I'd definitely come back read more
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Lawrence G.
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Very ethnically Asian, spot very cute and open late night. The servers barely spoke English but very accommodating and attentive. They had plenty of soup options and tea. We weren't too sure of what was in the dishes so we sort of made up our own. Chicken corn soup with a side noodles and shrimp. Very filling. read more
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Lawrence G.
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Cuisine: 8 Service: 8 Decor: 9 Value: 7 Overall: 8 One of the best places to host a large group dinner in all of Flushing. Most people see the first floor, which has beautiful decor, but miss the seasonal floral designs of the upstairs portion of the restaurant, with its private rooms. When you reach the second floor, it's quite stunning. I have now done a handful of events here with groups ranging from 12 to 30, and they all were wonderful experiences. Regarding the cuisine, they serve both Cantonese and Szechuan food. I'm usually scared of restaurants of this type because they don't specialize and can't do either very well. Luckily, not the case here. Below are lists of dishes and my opinion of its quality. Excellent: - Eight Treasure Duck (must preorder) - Braised Pork Belly w/ Preserved Vegetables - Sautéed Dry Squid - Regular & Spicy Spare Rib - House Special Frozen Crab - Fish Filet w/ Pepper - Mapo Tofu Very Good: - Oyster in Garlic Sauce / Black Bean Sauce - Rich Beef Golden Soup - Diced Chicken & Eggplant w/ Salted Fish Casserole - Dry Pot Cauliflower - Sautéed Fish Fillet - Peking Pork Chop - Salt & Pepper Pork Chop - Chongqing Style Chicken - Scrambled Egg w/ Shrimp Good: - Hakka Boiled Fish - Honey Walnut Jumbo Shrimp - Water Spinach w/ Bean Curd & Pepper - Sliced Pork Belly - Mouth Watering Chicken - Roast Squab - String Beans w/ Minced Pork - Sautéed Pea Sprouts w/ Garlic - Ginger & Scallion Lobster - Angus Beef w/ Asparagus - Sautéed Frog w/ Leeks - Braised Fish & Tofu Casserole Average: - Szechuan Spicy & Numbing Beef - Eggplant w/ Garlic Sauce - Singapore Rice Noodle - Pan Fried Noodles w/ Beef - Shrimp Fried Rice Skip: - Dan Dan Noodle - Spare Rib w/ Plum Sauce Other than the nice decor and delicious food, the service here is always friendly and helpful. Though sometimes a little absent due to being overwhelmed, the waiters and waitresses always tries their best to be attentive to our needs. I have no real complaints. I have been to this restaurant for lunch, dinner, and even late night snacks well past midnight. They close at 3:00am. It always hits the spot and remains a very underrated restaurant in Flushing. Give this place a shot! You won't regret it. read more
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We were a group of four looking for some family style canto food that wasn't hotpot or KBBQ. We heard about 698 Cafe and decided to give it a try. We ordered six dishes. Shrimp with Walnut, Salt and Pepper Fish Fillet, Enoki Mushroom & Japanese Tofu Casserole, Chongqing Styled Chunk Chicken, Water Spinach with Bean Curd, and Spare Ribs in Beijing (Peking) Style. The shrimp and walnut is a classic dish that was well made but not the best we've had. Saucy and delicious with fresh shrimp. Walnuts were not stale and lightly glazed. The salt and pepper fish was my personal favorite. The batter was seasoned well. The fillets were light and fluffy. Each bite made me want more. The enoki mushroom & Japanese tofu casserole was piping hot and flavorful. Wish there was more enoki though! The Chongqing styled chunk chicken was spicy and addicting. 698 cafe uses pieces of chicken with bones and chicken skin as well. Be mindful when chomping to avoid bones! The water spinach was delicious! Fresh and flavorful. Cooked extremely well. The spare ribs were great. The meat was juicy and the sauce was a perfect balance of sweet and sour. A great pairing with rice! Overall, the food was delicious. Service was slow. Feels like an old timer restaurant, saw a bunch of older men leave their table of food to use another table to play cards, haha. The type of place to drink beer and hang out all night long. read more
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Lawrence G.
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As the former site of one of my favorite Sichuan spots (#1), I'm so glad it's found new life in the form of 698 Cafe. It is also a Sichuan-based establishment, with an added emphasis on Cantonese cuisine, which is less plentiful in Flushing. Overall, I've been happy with my experiences here and hope to try more items. The modernized decor gives me the same vibes that casinos often have: no one can tell what time it is because of how muted the decor is. This might be deliberate, since they're open late (#2) each night. There is plenty of room for groups of all sizes and there is even a separate room for karaoke and private dinner parties. Their Chinese name ("新東溢豐") is more akin to "New Eastern Abundance" which is fitting for their menu, which is chalk full of variety, complete with photos and descriptions. The presentation is also on point, with splashy platters just perfect for a family style dining session. Prices are going to be slightly higher than the average place, but thankfully the food also follows suit. The Canto selections are pretty decent, but I think the Sichuan side is a bit more robust. Their Chongqing chicken is plenty spicy and the hanging pork belly with sliced cucumber is a nice effect for the social media food porn. The mapo tofu is extremely underrated and the dry hot pot is a nice and sizable portion. The poached beef in hot oil is also very tasty and their seafood selection is excellent, particularly their lobster and steamed fish dishes. Surprisingly much of the staff is both Canto + Mando friendly, which is not overly common in these parts. They've done a good job of keeping us fed and friendly throughout each visit. While I don't think they produce their best food during their later hours, I feel good knowing I can still come here without having to worry about the crowds to indulge in some serious multi-regional Chinese variety. __________ (#1) R.I.P. Spicy & Tasty: https://www.yelp.com/biz/spicy-and-tasty-flushing?hrid=wJiuQ2PjXSb1Q6aTFJgzvA&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct) (#2) Till 3AM? LFG. read more
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Lawrence G.
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I was just looking for a quick bite, standing outside 698 Cafe thinking "why not?" From the outside, it seemed casual -- but the interior was surprisingly elevated. It was quiet since it was mid-afternoon, but what happened next? Not quiet at all in my memory. I ordered the Grandma's pork belly with preserved vegetables and shrimp with walnuts -- two dishes I grew up on. The pork belly? Deep, traditional flavor cooked to perfection. Took me right back to my grandma's kitchen. And the shrimp with walnuts -- I've had that dish more times than I can count, but not like this. At 35, this was the best version I've ever had. Even the broccoli was perfect -- buttery, crisp, and cared for. They say you remember feelings more than moments -- and in that moment, I felt like a kid again. No stress, no worries. Just pure, present joy. This was more than a meal -- it's a memory in the making. read more
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Lawrence G.
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We were going to have a really late lunch. It was too early for people to have dinner so we were given a big table even if it was for two. Really nice staff, pot of tea on the table for us. We were given a good amount of time to look through the menu. We wanted to splurge a lil since we've been eating healthy for a few days...so I ordered braised pork with preserved vegetables, shrimp with walnuts, and young chow fried rice. Everything was pretty good. I don't eat Chinese food that often but I'd say this was one of the better Cantonese restaurants; the dishes are a lil pricier but the quality is better. Considering I pay $20lb for raw shrimp.. $31 isn't too bad for the shrimp and walnuts. We were able to have 2 meals from this dish. We had enough for dinner later that night since the shrimp are jumbo sized. Definitely one of the best we've had.. the pork belly was good but a lil salty but it was yummy with a plain white rice. The young chow fried rice was delicious as well. Lots of wok flavor and lots of shrimp. L said it was the best he's had. He finished it all. My brother took my mom to 698 cafe just 30 mins before us but thought the food was just okay since he ordered from the lunch special menu. Our food was a lot tastier than what he got since he was looking for food with very lil sodium for my mom... So we're definitely coming back here again and trying more items. Bringing my mom back here to get the fish... read more
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Lawrence G.
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1 year ago
We had passed by this restaurant multiple times heading to other restaurants we felt had better food, and never thought to give it a try. We were pleasantly surprised how tasty and fast the food came out. The waitresses were so friendly too! We would definitely eat here again when we are in the area! read more
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Lawrence G.
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4 months ago
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3 years ago
Came by for dinner on a Friday with a friend - it was decently busy as we ate with a good number of tables coming and going. We had: Hakka boiled fish (客家水煮魚) : massive portion size! Also, really spicy. Very generous helping of fish pieces and I liked a lot of the other ingredients in the soup as well (the glassy noodles were my favourite). Probably best to eat with larger groups, I think it was a bit beyond the ability of the two of us to make a big dent (and we ended up taking home the vast majority of it lol) String beans with minced pork (干扁四季豆): generally a good choice. The string beans were a bit less cooked than I'd prefer (I love when they're slightly softer but still crunchy, these were on the harder side), but still not bad. Not a lot of minced pork which was a bit disappointing. Also not very spicy, was a good contrast to the other dishes we ordered Chongqing styled chunk chicken (回味辣子雞): so spicy :0 the chicken was very yummy and juicy (although more pieces were unexpectedly bony so be careful of biting down suddenly). As expected the sheer amount of peppers made each bite more and more numbing - could be a pro or con, depending on your spicy tolerance. Would recommend this dish for sure. Portion sizes were rather large - we ended up with SO much leftovers to take home (a common ending for family-style Chinese restaurants when you come in small groups I suppose). In that vein the high-ish price point was actually somewhat reasonable. But, there are a lot of good Chinese restaurants in the area that are better and/or cheaper, so I'm not sure if I'll be back in the near future. read more
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Lawrence G.
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Some of the best Szechuan food you'll find in NYC! Flushing is the real Chinatown, not Manhattan anymore. I ONLY go to Flushing for Chinese food. This place is the best in its class. The waiter was excellent! They stay open late for all of you night owls like myself. Modern, pleasant decor, not typical of most places in Flushing. This is never a problem for me as I'm interested in the food!! But a nice added bonus! read more
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Lawrence G.
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Beautifully, aesthetically pleasing Canto-Szechuan style restaurant in Flushing. For appetizer; ordered the Slice pork belly-with thinly sliced meat layered on a small wooden plate (garlic sauce on the bottom); The salt & pepper fried anchovy was the perfect balance to the pork belly meat. Also, got the fried Squab- tasted okay (lacked a bit of flavor though); The tea set serve on the table transforms a meal back to the majestic history of China's olden days. Did I mention -I sat under a cherry blossom tree enjoying this delicious meal read more
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Lawrence G.
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2 years ago
My wife and I were staying at the Hyatt Place Hotel located around the corner from this establishment. We were looking for a nice sit down restaurant and we were craving Cantonese food. Since this place advertised that they offered both Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine we decided to try it. We ordered the Westlake Beef Soup, Beef Chow Fun (dried style) and the Diced Chicken & Eggplant Salted Fish Casserole (in a claypot). All of the dishes came out hot and we enjoyed all of them. The Westlake Beef soup hit the spot and the Beef Chow Fun was tasty. We particularly enjoyed the claypot Diced Chicken & Eggplant salted fish casserole was delicious. Although the cost was a little higher than other restaurants in the area the ambiance and the service made it worth what we paid. Finding good Cantonese food in Flushing Chinatown made it a worthwhile dining experience. read more
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Lawrence G.
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This place was alright. We ordered two noodle soups: the shredded beef with pepper and fish fillet with pickled cabbage. Both were massive and could each easily be broken into two or even three portions, but each soup was a little too mild and one-note for me. There were nice lean pieces of beef though, which I appreciated. And while we were glad for a free pot of tea, I'm not sure ours counted. It tasted like hot water and barely had any color. We peeked under the lid and were pretty sure they just reused the same tea leaves throughout the day. We came pretty late (at around 11 p.m.) so we drew the short end of the stick. Look, it's a good option if you, like us, find yourself by Flushing and looking for late-night dinner spots. And maybe their Szechuan dishes are much better. But Flushing is packed to the brim with great restaurants, so if you have other quality options, I might go with one of them instead. read more
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Lawrence G.
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1 year ago
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Lawrence G.
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Came here multiple times. Good food and ambiance. Not too expensive. I really like their sweet and sour pork ribs. A wide variety of Cantonese and sichuan dishes. read more
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Lawrence G.
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2 years ago
Love coming here. The food is just superb! We either come to the restaurant or order online. Highly recommended. read more
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Lawrence G.
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This restaurant is a Szechuan/Cantonese style restaurant. They have two separate menus that are rather extensive. It was pretty difficult to choose so we decided to pick some items off of both menus. Personally I feel that they do a much better job with Szechuan food so I'd come back for that. We ordered these garlic chili pork ribs and they were phenomenal. I love garlic and this was absolutely smothered in it. The ribs weren't fall off the bone but they were tender and juicy on the inside. It was fried delicately and extremely flavorful. We also ordered salt pepper shrimp and eggplant with chicken and salted fish. Those two were the Cantonese dishes and I just felt like they fell flat a bit. I loved the taste of the eggplant but surprisingly it was pretty spicy even though it wasn't stated in the menu. The flavor was great but I couldn't taste any salted fish which is my favorite. The shrimp was good too but it was just too large and ultimately the inside had not too much flavor even when eaten with the shell. I came another time and ordered the mapo tofu and that's a hit so definitely stuck to Szechuan. I had a bit of trouble getting the attention of the wait staff here but they were very nice. The decor of the restaurant is really nice! Bright and vibrant and overall very aesthetic. There's spacious booths and even a second floor with karaoke for private parties. read more
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Lawrence G.
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2 years ago
Authentic Chinese Food Done Right 698 Cafe is one of the best places for authentic Chinese food! My best friend recommended it, and we had an amazing time enjoying congee and soup dumplings together. The food was so good--I'll definitely be coming back for more! read more
Came for a private party and sat upstairs. The table and tea pot settings are super memorable. Felt pretty upscale compared to their downstairs like a tea party. Staff were pretty accommodating since we had a lot more kids and adults than anticipated. My friend and I ordered food for our two dinner tables with the help of the staff. There are so many options to choose from. The food came out pretty quick. We ultimately settled on the classics walnut shrimp, sweet and sour pork, steamed fish, and some chow fun to name a few. This restaurant is a mixed style of Chinese. Worth coming back if you're in the area. read more
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Lawrence G.
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The price isn't cheap. And it's more than what is worth it. But the foods are still good and they are very quick to serve. The atmosphere is cozy and the menu is quite large with many options. Definitely authentic Chinese restaurant read more
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Lawrence G.
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Today, I came here with my parents. It was our first time dining in at 698 Cafe. We were seated at a large booth table. The ambiance was perfect for our lunch date. Food: *sharing is caring* Szechuan Style Fish - Wow, a whole fish! I am not a fan of eating fish skin. There are many bones in this dish. Be careful! My mom and I were disappointed. Shredded Beef with Pepper Noodle - I love slurping up the noodles. Mmm flavorful. Crispy Fried Chicken (Half) - I love eating those shrimp chips. Mmm yummy. I finally crossed 698 Cafe off my bookmarks. We won't be coming back here. read more
Cold Glass Noodle Jelly (2/5) - $9.95 The sauce was pretty spicy and flavored but the jelly was cut too thick and uneven so it was hard to taste the flavor consistently with each bite. The thicker pieces were less flavorful. Black Bean Sauce Clams (2/5) - $19.95 The sauce was too starchy and the clams weren't cleaned very well, so it tasted a bit gritty. The size of the clams look smaller than normal. I wouldn't recommend. Spare Ribs with Shrimp (3.5/5) - $29.9 The shrimp was the best dish out of the three. Very well seasoned with a good amount of spice. There were 6 shrimp, the shells were very crispy, and flavored. It was a pretty spicy dish. Extras The dishes were a bit pricy. The service was pretty attentive and friendly. The dishes came really quick. The interior is very aesthetic. read more
Normally I would wait until after I leave but I couldn't stand this place. First off, waiters are rude and they don't care. Sat down for good 10 minutes before coming over. Then asked me for order and I had to remind them to please clean the table. After food comes, still no tea or peanuts. I had to walk up to the register to ask for water which came out of your faucet in the sink. Never used the filter. I watched. Manager sitting there too busy playing on his phone to ask why is a customer coming up to ask for water. Only 2 tables occupied so they were not busy. No refills offered on water. I was still putting money in the check when you took it off the table and realized I didn't finish leaving a tip. Dumbo came back and said it was short. I asked him how? For what service? He played deaf and dumb. I read some of the negative reviewers and agree. The owner uses a canned response. Bet you have no idea what I am saying nor do you care. Avoid this restaurant like the plague. The only reason they still exists is because of the late night crowd that doesn't have much of a choice. read more
I ordered ubereats from this place. Not sure if it's because it's late but all the food is bad. The congee is pretty much taste less as well as the scallion oil noodle. I had better beef noodles before. Would not recommend this place read more
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Lawrence G.
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2 years ago
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Lawrence G.
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Came here for lunch today and thought the food was just ok... more like 3-3.5 stars but bumping it up for the quick service and good prices. Lunch specials are such a good deal. Come with a group so you can try more dishes! Not sure if I'll be back again since I think there are better options around the area, worth a try but don't set high expectations. Pork chops are good! Shredded beef with pepper noodles are decent too. read more
1 year ago
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Lawrence G.
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4 years ago
The food here is top quality. It's refreshing to know that you can walk into a restaurant and receive top quality and passionate food. The service is amazing. The staff is attentive and will help with the menu. Plenty of room and clean bathrooms. Garage parking is available nearby. Perfect for groups, couples and individuals. Definitely will come back. Let me know what you think. read more
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Lawrence G.
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3 years ago
If you're looking for some late night eats in Flushing, this is a great place to go to. The food portions are generous and quite flavorful. Service was not bad, probably because when I went it wasn't too busy. We ordered and the food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance is also pretty standard. But let's be honest, we all know we didn't come for the ambiance. We came for the late night food, and they execute it well. The Beef Noodle Soup was delicious and was in a very large portion. The noodles have just the right amount of chew and the soup it self was well seasoned and had just the right amount of heat and spice to warm you up on a cool night. Finally, the chunks of beef were just tender enough for you to chew through without being over cooked to where they disintegrate. I think the dish was well balanced and overall, if I'm in the area again, I would definitely come back for another late night meal :) read more
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Lawrence G.
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3 years ago
Hard to not write a review about this place. I hope it remains a hidden gem but still want to share how great this place food was. We had the fried chicken, dumpling, fried rice, and soup . Portions were big enough for me to have seconds the next day. This had to have been one of the best fried chickens I've had with their extra spices on the side. Wife and I thought it was the most tasty, mouth watering, downright scrumptious fried chicken ever. The restaurant itself was nice and quiet with peaceful music our baby daughter was able to take a nap uninterrupted. The server didn't know a lot of English but he managed and was so kind and attentive. Great for dinner or late night out you must stop by. No regrets read more
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Lawrence G.
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39-07 Prince St
Unit 1H
Flushing, NY 11354
Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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