Relatively new, sauerkraut fish (suan cai yu) place at the corner of Roosevelt Ave and Northern…read moreBlvd. I came around 4pm in the afternoon and was surprised the restaurant was about 60-70% full with single diners as well as families with kids. They've got a decent amount of seating but it's not a big place. Place looks clean and spacious, minimal decorations. 2 wait staffs. We got the combo set for 2 ppl which comes with your choice of a main fish dish (any flavor from their fish pot menu, we got their signature golden broth) and it comes with your choice of 4 ingredients to add to the fish dish (we picked tofu skin, wood ear mushrooms, vermicelli noodles, and bok choy), a side of fried chicken nuggets, and 2 drinks (select from anything from their soft drinks menu, we got the coconut water). This also comes with 2 bowls of white rice. The menu indicated this was spicier with 3 chili pepper symbols but I didn't taste any spice...it's more like white pepper type of spicy but actually spicy spicy. Gold Broth Sauerkraut Fish Pot - super delicious, one of the better ones I've had and I've been to most of the places around Flushing and Bayside. The broth is drinkable and not very oily compared to many places. Snakehead fish was tender and fresh. There's also thinly sliced daikon radishes which comes with the fish in addition to the 4 sides we've added. 5 stars for taste. Fried chicken nuggets - we had to remind the waiter of this when we were almost done with our main dish, guess they forgot. The portion looks a bit sad compared to the picture shown on their menu, lol. Also they serve it with duck sauce which feels off too. Taste itself was fairly good. I think if they continue to serve this amount perhaps think of serving it in a smaller bowl or plate so it doesn't look underwhelming. The total came out to about $43 with tax and tips for 2 ppl. Decent price. I know the prior 2 reviews mentioned attentive service but I didn't see that in my experience, other tables I noticed also had to remind the waiters of their pending food items. I'll be back again to try some of their other fish dish flavors.

I dropped by Zhou Yu to get take out on a cold day. The staff was friendly, and told me to sit down…read morewhile I waited for my order. I got the Old Jar Sauer Kraut (small $17.98). Fish is good, but I've had better broth. There is a lot of veggies in the dish and comes with a side of rice, so you can easily feed 2-3 people. Rating is 3.5.

Their signature Roast Duck Spicy Hot Pot was quite pricey at &17.99 for such a small portion, but I…read morewouldn't have minded much if it had more duck meat. I got 75% bones, and the meat I did get was overcooked in the pipping hot soup. Flavor of the broth was decent, but nothing exciting. It was somewhat spicy though for those looking for a kick. Not sure if I care to try others next items here, but will consider if I hear foodie friends give them praise.

Great fast place for affordable dry pot. Their rice cake was super stretchy though. Would get againread more

First time dining here even though I've walked by here for years. Came here on a Wednesday and…read morethere was a wait. Pro about this is that it's a good sign that the food should be good. Con about this is, I didn't realize there would be a wait so I didn't bother making reservations on Google so we had to wait 40 mins. No seats so we decided to go hang out at tangram while we waited and waiting for her text/call. The little one has been hyped up so much from mukbangs that she's constantly craving crawfish. I mentioned to her that a couple places in Flushing sell crawfish Chinese style and she wanted to try. Did a search on Yelp and saw someone recently raved about the crawfish here. Every order of crawfish comes in 2lbs and we ordered the spiced flavored one. This crawfish gets an A++. Little one loved the flavors and freshness. So tasty. Not only that, but these were probably the biggest crawfish we've ever seen! Even the claws had meat! We also loved how they chopped off the top of the head to removed the "filter". We also ordered a couple small dishes to try. For cold apps we ordered the pigs ear and okra. We love the crunchy texture of the pigs ear and the more we ate it, the more addicting it got to eat. Okra was also a bit. For the skewers, we ordered the lamb beef and intestine. Honestly the lamb and beef skewers were probably the worst ones we've ever tried. It was a struggle to finish them. The meat was tasteless, hard and overcooked. No fat ratio at all. The pig intestines were perfectly cooked. Love when it's crispy. We love finding a place that's been around that's actually a huge hit for us. We will be back. If you spend $120, they will gift you a huge carafe of passion fruit tea.

Food: The food is delicious here! This is a small chain with locations in Flushing, Brooklyn, and…read moreeven Edison, New Jersey. Hot Space is known for their grilled fish served in a large pan (kept heated with a flame underneath) with various toppings that you can choose from including enoki mushrooms, cabbage, veggies, fish tofu, soft tofu, kelp, lotus root, black fungus, rice cakes, ramen noodles, and glass noodles. They have options for the flavor of the broth/grilled fish including mala spicy, spicy tofu (comes with soft tofu), garlic, tomato, and more. Their menu also includes appetizers and other entrees including crawfish and shrimp. For appetizers, we tried the grilled fish tofu skewer, cold tofu with preserved duck egg, and grilled eggplant with garlic. I would recommend all of these appetizers. If you enjoy fish, this place is worth trying especially because you can customize it with toppings that you like. When you spend $120, you can get a free tower of a sparkling fruit drink (it was just okay so don't go out of your way to spend $120 just to get the drink). Free dessert , herbal jelly in milk, comes at the end of the meal, but this wasn't too enjoyable. Service: Staff members were very friendly and helpful. They came around to refill drinks frequently. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size because it has two floors. Good for both small and large groups. Seating is comfortable. Overall, I would recommend this place!

Very laid back atmosphere. Not a fancy place. Located across the street from the botanical garden…read more Food here is tasty and totally hits right. Ordered the big plate chicken that comes with homemade noodles. The chicken is flavorful and the noodles are the perfect accompaniment. Love the texture of the noodles. Nice and chewy. We loved the lamb skewers. Generous portion for $4.99. Tasted like quality meat with the perfect combo of lean and fat. The baked buns are actually meat pies baked with phyllo dough. I love phyllo dough and the filling was very tasty but would have preferred more filling as it washer dough heavy. I love milk tea so I had to order the Nurlan milk tea. Huge portion. Literally came in a bowl. Found it tasteless. Service here is friendly and fast.

I never had Uyghur halal food before, but many reviewers say that this restaurant delivers an…read moreauthentic taste of Xinjiang with its vibrant spices and handcrafted noodles. This place is a hidden gem blending seamlessly on many of the business on Main Street. The dishes are hearty and blend Central Asian and Chinese influences. We had the following: * Big Plate Chicken - A family size dish of tender bone in chicken, potatoes, and bell peppers simmered in a bold, spicy sauce over hand pulled flat noodles. The Portions are generous hence the name big plate chicken. * Spicy Lagman with Lamb - The hand pulled noodles are chewy with thin slices of lamb, red peppers, and onions in a delicious sauce. Since this was my first visit and I had to gauge the level of spiciness. We asked them to go light on the heat. Just a note, unless you specify your protein, lamb meat is the default. * Chicken & Lamb Kawap (Kebabs) These were Juicy, charcoal-grilled skewers with a light and satisfying char. The lamb kawap had subtle cumin notes, while the chicken remains moist and smoky. Ideal as a starter and is served with raw onion slices, dry spice mix and a small piece of pita bread. * Salted Milk Tea - Definitely an acquired taste! This traditional Uyghur drink leans on the savory and salty side, not "my cup of tea" but worth trying for curiosity's sake. Despite the limited English fluency among the staff, service is warm and attentive. The team patiently explains dishes using menus with photos. The place is simply decorated and clean, with a low-key vibe. Plating is simple and uninspiring, but the flavors are complex and simple put, Awesome! There is plenty of metered parking on Main street close to the restaurant. A definite must try if you never had Uyghur cuisine before, one taste and you'll be hooked for life.

This is a well known Sichuan spot in flushing with many mentions in the Michelin guide for a…read morereason. This spot is a slightly more elevated and nicely decorated with warm and friendly service. I ordered a Sichuan classic, twice cooked pork, and a new dish I've never seen before, snow pea leaves in broth. The twice cooked pork was a fantastic iteration of this dish. The pork was sliced thin with the perfect amount of chew which paired well texturally with the soft, buttery leeks. The flavor was so well balanced while being heavily seasoned and the smoky wok hei flavor really comes through. The snow pea leaves were soft and silky with tender stems, and they came served in a golden broth with some mushrooms, juicy tomato and snappy pieces of black fungus. The dish is topped with a century egg. I found the broth itself to have a bit of a grainy texture when sipped. I've tried century egg in the past and while I'm not disgusted by it, I never quite felt like I understand the ingredient until eating this dish. The creamy, funky flavor of the egg reminds me of blue cheese and it pairs very well with the subtle flavors of the snow pea leaves and amplifies the richness of the broth. I really enjoyed my experience here and would like to return with a group to try more of the Sichuan classics on the menu.

I'm surprised I just discovered this place. a small little Gem with one Michelin star, from 2019 to…read more2025. The ambience is simple . All the food was excellent. We enjoyed everything.. Unfortunately, they didn't have Duncan crab. I will try next time around. Tips: They give you an iPad, to see pictures of the dishes, but you cannot order on the iPad.

This restaurant is called Tian Fu BBQ…read more Decided to try this restaurant and what a pleasant surprise. Nice and clean and brightly lit. Servers spoke to us in Chinese (not sure how good her English is). We ordered a few different types of skewers (squid, pork belly, lamb, and yellow croaker). Also ordered a pea shoots sautéed and a spicy beef pot. A man went outside with the skewers to cook them at the pushcart on the sidewalk. He came back in with them cooked. Nice and hot. The seasoning of cumin and other seasonings was the same on all the skewers. We enjoyed them very much. There was too much food for the two of us (we also got a bowl of rice for each of us). They kindly packed our leftovers to bring home. If you're in the area, you should give this place a try.

I've been popping down to get skewers and beer. Skewers are grilled at the truck out front, but the…read moreprepped meat is kept in the fridge inside the restaurant. So when you order they'll bring it outside to be cooked. It appears to be a family owned restaurant and the staff is really nice. I don't know any Chinese (I should), but I usually just point to the item I want and say how many. I've returned 3 times in less than a week since it's so easy and yummy. I think I'm going to create my own cheat sheet for ordering because I'll be a frequent customer. Tip: Street parking in front.

This place is definitely still one of my favorite skewer places in Flushing albeit I've only tried…read more3-4 other spots so far. Compared to street carts, it feels like I was getting meat that wasn't fatty on the stick. I dined in so was able to order from a tablet. It didn't seem like I was able to combine different types for the 3 skewers for $6 price so I ordered 3 lamb and 1 fish tofu. After waiting a bit, they served all the skewers on a mini hot plate grill with a tea light to keep it warm. I liked that the skewers ends weren't pointy but blunt and the meat was easy to take off the skewer without having to use chopsticks. The lamb one was definitely my favorite still and the spice level was decently spicy. Nothing a little milk tea couldn't calm down though. It's a very bright environment to dine in with giant lit up signs all around. Three different shops (coffee shop, mala hotpot and skewers) all share the same dine in space so you can order from all of them at once which is very convenient.

Had randomly decided to try this place while we were nearby (kiddo being nextdoor at the claw…read moremachines). We've definitely walked by this place MANY times going around the Flushing area but had never actually looked/tried. Later in the day, there's consistently a decent amount of people at the store front. To our surprise, the pricing is similar the the MANY BBQ carts around the area at $2/skewer but they even offer a $5 for 3 skewer deal on some items as well ! Some differences between this place and the BBQ carts is they DEEP FRY their skewers vs the BBQ carts around grill over charcoal. Also, their skewers (meat amount) are actually LARGER than the BBQ carts as well. Due to the deep frying, you get a GREAT crust on the outside while the inside is still juicy. Like what another review had said, this style is more Szechuan style vs the BBQ carts are Xinjiang style. Personally, i probably prefer the BBQ carts style more who has a nice smokiness and flavor from the charcoal as well as more cumin + spicy seasoning vs unsure what this one is. This version isn't bad, but just prefer the other styles more. I can see why this place is so popular ! They share indoor seating with another restaurant as well as share the store front with a small beef offal food stand (also delicious)

-The line was long but went quickly, but seating was a bit scarce…read more-I don't speak a lick of anything other than English and had no problems communicating -The food was good, the portion size was great for me -Pork dumplings were nice and crispy 8/10 -The beef ball soup (I think that's what it was lol) was okay not super my thing but was palatable and I would have enjoyed it more if I wasn't so full off of the dumplings so definitely pace yourself lol 6.5/10

A little bit difficult to find, but this place is a MUST! If you don't speak Mandarin or…read moreFuzhounese, they do speak a little bit of Cantonese OR just figure out what you want ahead of time and point. My boyfriend and I left full for just $10 thanks to the $3 ban mian. There was also no wait and not crowded on a Friday, whereas any similar Fuzhounese place in Chinatown Manhattan would be packed.