Comfort food made with love All dishes ordered were a delight to eat. Flavors that were impactful, but not overwhelming. My top pick has to go to the chicken roast. The sauce was amazing, I ended up using it for everything else. The chicken lollipop and kebab were also so tender and addicting to eat. Staff are friendly and professional. Hospitality is very much felt here. Inside has a few tables that seat 2 each. Not very large inside. There are some restrooms for customers. read more

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My family and I have been coming here since it first opened many years ago. Back then the Bangladeshi food options weren't as prevalent as they are now. We always go for the chicken roast, kebabs, chicken samosas, biryanis, chicken lollipops and bhartas (veg mashed). Their chai is one of the best, perfectly paired with either a vegetable or chicken samosa or roll. They're a family run business. The dishes and menu boards, are clearly displayed. Yes I'm biased, as we've been their loyal customers since their early days, but legitimately they are one of the best in all of NYC for authentic Bangladeshi food. read more

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Good food and good customer service. We weren't sure what to order so we asked a regular customer for help, and ordered what he recommended: Chicken Roast with a Naan, and kacci (goat) Biryani (came with a nice tall cup of raita). Food was fresh and flavourful, the restaurant was very clean with staff constantly wiping down services and removing dishes. Prices are fair overall, but I do wish the Kacci biryani had more meat in it. Finish off your meal with a Chai, it's hot and fresh and only $1.50. I would recommend it and I'd love to try the tandoori chicken next! read more

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Everything here was good. Not much to be said to be honest. If you look at who's eating here, it is all ethnic people, and a ton of older people as well. That should tell you that this place is definitely authentic. I enjoyed every single dish that I had here; I was recommended to eat at this place by a Bangladeshi friend. I was not disappointed. My favorite dishes were the samosas and the chicken lollipops. The chicken lollipops were an Indo-Chinese sort of dish with a savory sauce a crunchy exterior. The samosas were perfectly seasoned and slightly crispy. Tandoori chicken was also excellent and well-seasoned throughout the outside and interior. The only fault I could really find was that the biriyanis did not have too strong of a flavor profile, but that is to be expected since it is more so a vessel to eat with the other dishes, which were all amazing. Atmosphere could technically improve but I could care less if they have excellent food. I really have no complaints about this place. Upstairs was packed but we were able to eat downstairs and enjoy our large meal. I will definitely remember this spot. read more

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Ordered: 1pc Roast Chicken (~$6) Small Kacchi Biryani with Goat (~$18) Plain Naan (~$2) Aya's take: We were in the mood for something flavorful, filling, and soothing and decided to check out Boishakhi. Off the bat, you can tell this is a locals spot because most people inside were Bangladeshi. All the food is laid out in front of you and I will say everything looked super clean. A regular standing in line with us walked us through what the dishes were and recommendations for first timers. We decided to get the Small Kacchi Biryani with Goat which is only available on weekends. The rice was fluffy, flavorful, and aromatic. The goat was tender and well-seasoned but there wasn't that much of it. The spice is super moderate but if you can't handle spice, the Raita they serve on the side will help with that. I loved the Roast Chicken! It tasted like something your grandmother would make. It was comforting, savory, but very greasy. It didn't need nearly as much oil. It also went well with the biryani rice. They automatically add a 15% tip to your bill if it's over $25 which makes no sense, to be honest. It would be great if they labeled their dishes so non-regulars would know what's what. Otherwise, good try! read more

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We took a long drive from NJ to try out some native Bengali food at this restaurant, specially since they made Kacchi (goat) biryani on Saturday. Upon arrival, the first impression is really great, as there are sooo many dishes on display, easily more than 50 items, in different colors and textures. I was pretty mesmerized to see the whole range of items. We ordered a variety of items, chicken lollipop, beef resala, kacchi biryani, chicken biryani, halim and kababs. After the order they heat up the items and bring them to the table. Sadly I wasn't impressed with any of the items. Seemed to me the authentic taste wasn't there, items were made to tone down the spice and flavor of the dishes. Kacchi was also a lot spicy than we expected. All the meat, specially the beef, was mostly dry and hard to chew. But I Iiked the rice in biryanis. Halim was very chunky, I was expecting ingredients to be well mixed and a smoother curry. The first floor tables are decent but the tables and booth in the basement are not in their best shape. The basement area needs some patch up and cleaning to make it more appealing to guests. read more

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Zohran Mamdani's favorite restaurant and also mine! The fish is delicious, and the biriyani is awesome when they have it, try them on two different days because their serving size is also huge. read more

Not clean. No Aesthetic senses Unappetizing unappealing. Went with high hopes.. server was scratching his body and putting food on the plate read more

Really affordable spot in Astoria! This was my first time having Bangladeshi cuisine, and I'm glad I chose this spot. The samosas are delicious and spicy, and only $2 a piece! I tried the ruhi fish curry with my friend, and although the employee recommended it, I think all the fishes have too many bones. Cleanliness wasn't great as my friend found a hair in the food. read more

Boishakhi Restaurant - Fish Curry - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I met with my friends here for dinner. The place is spacious as it has a basement seating area also. I appreciated that they had a clean restroom on both levels. They also had a enclosed place for handwashing only. They had a lot of options to choose from like rice based dishes, kebabs, tandoori chicken, mashed dishes (bhorta), dried fish delicacies (shutki), and more. We ordered a bunch of dishes (2 of each) to try. As an outsider, the halal food was also appreciated . We got the goat biryani, beef tehari, chicken bihari kebab, moglai parata, chicken lollipop, and mango lassis. The two best items we liked were the goat biryani and the chicken bihari kebab. The meat on this dishes were really soft, moist, and flavorful. The beef in the tehari I thought was a bit tough and dry, instead of tender. It was nice of them to include a glass of borhani (savoey, spiced yogurt drink) along with the tehari order. The mango lassis were fine, nothing extraordinary. I did not care for the chicken lollipop. I guess chicken lollipops should stick to being small and not overly big like the ones we ordered here ($3 each). The service was very attentive and quick, so props to the staff for that. I would go here again. read more

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Hidden gem! Every item I've tried was tasty. Service team members are kind and provide help. This place sits right where you need it. This is from my own perspective. read more

Ordered a dry chicken dish (orange color, don't know what it was) and chicken biriyani. An inch of the dry chicken was raw, which I didn't realize until I was already chewing it. I had to spit it out. I don't know how long the chicken biriyani was sitting out, but we were nervous of getting sick from it. The chicken was rubbery, and the rice had no flavor. Couldn't eat that either. My friend and I spit out and threw out most of the food and ended up getting a fast food burger, unfortunately since at that point we just wanted something reliable. Never coming back here. read more

I'm disappointed I didn't try Boishakhi Restaurant earlier. Immaculate conditions with appealing surroundings. Employees delivered service with perfect timing. Our table was happy with everything ordered. Generally, the staff performed well and I'll visit again. read more

The full restaurant visible as I drove past looked promising. You'll experience familiar foods in unfamiliar ways. The establishment employs numerous people who share a welcoming nature. They avoid complex language in the menu. Delicious dishes and attentive employees. read more

Haven't had much Bangladeshi food before so was looking forward to trying some out. It was a bit tough to order since there were so many options and no labels by each food to know which were which. It was a bit difficult to understand the person making my plate but eventually I was able to get what I hoped for. The price was definitely steeper than I had expected. The food was just alright; the biryani was a bit bland. I had high hopes, but I don't think I'll be back. read more

Boishakhi Restaurant - Chicken Biryani and Chicken Curry - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Boishakhi Restaurant I show up rain or shine for your food. The dishes satisfy, the environment captivates and the service impresses. The kitchen staff pays attention to details. Their staff makes everyone feel welcome. This restaurant performed without issue. read more

Ordered delivery through GrubHub. The beef bihari kabab was absolutely top notch! I mean look at those burn marks! Outstanding! The chicken behari and some special kabab I'm not sure what its called was tasty as well. The shukti bhorta was excellent. The quality of all the items felt fresh and prepared authentically. Would eat here again. read more

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A lovely, neighborhood Bangladeshi restaurant with a wide array of options. Hot bar, overflowing with curries, many types of rice (yellow, biryani, white), and straightforward staff. They reheat your food upon request and have plenty of drinks, desserts, and appetizers. Prices are great, you seat yourself, and the restaurant has a cute casual neighborhood feel. Prices are reasonable, portions are plentiful, and the food is authentic and undeniably fragrant. I got the beef curry, yellow rice, chickpeas and a shrimp patty. Left feeling full and warm :) It is places like this that make me fond and proud of Queens read more

Food is fine. They're sneaky with the prices. Always ask upfront how much because they'll try to take advantage of you.

The best has improved the liver samosa, I think it's $2.50 , the liver well-cooked and the wrap tasted very flakey.. almost like a Jamaican beef patty skin, flakey and buttery, And it has Golda Chringri, $16 for 2 pcs combo read more

Boishakhi is the perfect place to enjoy authentic desi food. It was an amazing experience with their huge selection of all mouthwatering dishes. Their serving size, outstanding food , ambiance and great service makes it more appealing. A highly recommend place to enjoy delicious desi food with friends and family read more

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Good vegetable shingara (similar to samosa) with chunkier bits of vegetables than most, which provides great texture and balanced flavor so that this item isn't as spicy as standard Bangladeshi food. read more

The food is your average Bengali food, nothing special. Taste is good. However, the problem lies in the organizational structure of the business. Customers need to ask a lot of questions because the dishes are not labeled. 50% of the Employees cannot understand english very well. Customers need to repeat the order once, twice to three times. A few Bengali customers are also rude. They try to skip the line to order their "tea" & sometimes they shout their order from the middle of the line. Most of the people are Nice but the establishment is poorly organized, that is all. :-) read more

Boishakhi Restaurant - Shrimp kofta kabab - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

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Very delicious Bengali food, our first time trying this cuisine. Price is a little expensive, and they do charge a service fee tax on the bill. You can eat downstairs, and there is decent seating. read more

Boishakhi Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

I was in the neighborhood for another dinner, but stopped by Boishakhi for some take-out for another day. Boishakhi is not really a waiter service restaurant. All their food is pre-made and on display. I ordered a chicken dish that reminded me of chicken tikka masala and a goat dish that I think was goat curry. Their dishes do not come with rice or bread, so you have to order that separately. I also ordered two chicken samosa. Everything was delicious!! The food was aromatic and bursting with flavor. I would definitely stop by again when I'm in the neighborhood. My only critique is that there is no menu. None of their food is labeled, and prices are not posted. When you ask the staff what certain items are, they answer you but you can't really hear them because they are behind a glass partition. Asking them to repeat what they just said totally doesn't help. lol So I basically pointed to what looked familiar to me but honestly, I would have liked to try something new. A menu or sign would be so very helpful to know what our options are. I would definitely recommend trying this restaurant. The food is delicious! Looking forward to a return visit to try other dishes! read more

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this restuarant sells fish that have little thorns inside that are very difficult to detect, if this is not a health hazard i don't know what is. One could easily get stuck in your throat and cause you to choke. I think the health dept. should definetly look into this, they have been open for quite a few years and should be compliant with U.S. food safety standards. read more

Though I'm not generally into boneless chicken, the bright color of the chile chicken called out to me. The sauce offered a stunning burst of upper-midrange spice with some sweetness too. This was part of a combo with rice and dal. read more

I ordered chicken curry, 2 rotis, 2 paranthas, chicken biryani. I paid $67.00. The food I got delivered was one order of white rice and a tiny piece of fish. I called them and told them that I didn't get anything from the order. The guy who answered the phone was super rude and asked me to pay more to get my food delivered. !!!!!!!!!! read more

As I entered the restaurant my attention was immediately caught by the tables and plates of various fried appetizers for sale ranging from 2 for $1 to $3. The entrees are displayed in buffet table trays. There is a dining area downstairs with plenty of seating. The food is Halal and the prices are affordable. I had the chicken biryani ($8), butter chicken ($8), naan ($1.50 each), vegetable samosa ($1.50 each), and chicken roll ($2 each). The food was pretty good. The chicken in the biryani was mostly bone though. The samosas and chicken rolls are a bit spicy. Service was very friendly. They make you feel like family. We were also given a lemon sugar drink which was very refreshing. read more

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Came here for iftaar & dinner, really good & fresh food. The restaurant is a tad bit of a nicer ambience than the usual bengali restaurants in Jackson Heights. Perfect if you are in the mood for bengali food but want to avoid the crows of Jackson Heights. Get the roast & goat biriyani! read more

Pro: Their bahari. Phenomenal bahari (both beef and chicken). I tried the fish curry, but it was OK. Loved the goat curry. Doesn't have a great atmosphere for sit in, but their bahari is out of this world. Con: Stop asking me to tip for a take out. If I'm sitting, I'll tip. But I'm just taking out. read more

Really solid Bengali restaurant. Prices are dirt cheap. You can get a combo for $7. Rice, meat and complimentary salad. The portions are massive. Workers are friendly. Very clean establishment. There is lots to try and eat your way though. If you're in the area, stop by. read more

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For Bengali food lovers there is no better restaurant across all boroughs in NYC. The service hits the mark every time and the food is fresh and extremely tasty. I highly recommend this restaurant to all Bengali food lovers who miss Bengali/Bangladeshi cuisine in the US read more

As a Bengali American I come here when I miss moms food. My friends and I come here at least twice a month, worth every penny!

Typical Bengali hole in the wall restaurant from the outside, but excellent quality food inside. Clean food, fast service, excellent prices, and huge portions. If you want good Bengali food, this is one of the places to go in Astoria. Four of us ate in the bill was only $31. we ordered a few different things and everything was pretty good. The chicken tandoori was moist and cooked very well inside, hands down my favorite from everything. the Bihari was alright, I was a bit full by the time I got to that. Chicken Biryani and goat biryani was basic. If you like beef, you'll like the beef shish and beef shami kebab. Pure beef. The shondesh misti was really fresh. read more

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Great Bengali restaurant in the neighborhood. Prices are super reasonable. We got the goat curry combo ($10) for goat curry, basmati rice, a small salad, and some soup. I ended up taking half of it home because the portion was so large. We also got the tandoori chicken ($6). It was probably the most moist and seasoned tandoori I've ever had. The split pea side also had bits of meat in it for more flavor. The mango lassi was bottled, which is something I've never encountered before. It was slightly off from the fresh version but it was still good. You could tell it was authentic because the entire restaurant was filled with people speaking another language. They take credit card! read more

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We came in today for a family outing. was floored not only by the excellent quality of the food but also the warmth that Parvez Sir extended to our family. This place truly represent east Bengali food, in terms of its taste, authenticity and cordiality of the staff. We will definitely come back again. Thank you for the excellent tea ! read more

Mutton biryani and butter chicken were delicous! The meat was soft and the flavour was legit, not bland like a lot of the premade desi food spots in the area. Reasonable prices and quick. read more

Boishakhi Restaurant - The spread - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York

Someone recommended this place and said their food is legit. I trust her because she is from Bangladesh and seems like she knew her food pretty well. I ended up trying their chicken tandoori ($3) and their chicken samosa ($1.50) and my gosh was it delicious. Their chicken tandoori was perfectly spiced with a hint of heat but not too overly bearing. While their chicken samosa was blending nicely with herbs and onions that just brought all the flavors together esp. when dipped in their tamarind sauce. It's buffet style so you can see the food and pick the ones you like. The only thing I didn't like is that I don't know what the prices are and they don't have a menu for me to read. The restaurant seems clean and spacious. It's definitely a quick eat spot that's meant for you to eat and go. read more

Restaurants throughout the boroughs should learn from this small Bengali haven in Astoria. They have the recipe for how a Bengali/Desi Restaurant should perform in order to succeed. First things first. They have the freshest variety of meals I have ever seen in ANY Desi restaurant. It's not one of those cases where you hit or miss. Different menu items throughout the week but it's always fresh. One of the common daily items is the chicken roast and pulao. It's what makes me keep going back for more lol. Second, they understand having a systematic line. There's no guy in the back being served before the first guy or the third guy ordering for people from the table. You get your ass up and get on line. First come, first serve. Finally, the quality in service. You are greeted once you approach the counter. They recommend menu items if you are having trouble choosing. They make sure you're happy with your order before letting you go. They don't stand around and gossip like Haat Bazaar, Itadi, Dera, and so on. The level of professionalism is beyond anything I have ever encountered in a Desi community. If you're ever in the neighborhood, this is a place you want to check out!!! (Side note for you scumbags in Jackson Heights, Jamaica, and wherever else you idiots use this line..."if you charge you credit/debit card there will be a tax added." Boishakhi uses Square to charge cards and they DO NOT charge any tax. Obviously there is a fee for using a merchant company to charge cards but that does not mean you have to lie and take your losses from the customer's pocket. Learn to be classy like Boishakhi!) read more

Boishakhi Restaurant - Indian Near Me - Astoria, New York