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    Nick C.

    This is a great, small restaurant serving Malaysian and Nepalese food! My sibling and I had a great meal here, and I particularly appreciated there was no MSG in the food. We started with the Roti Canai appetizer, and then we had the Chicken Chilly (chili pepper) and the Fried Rice. Everything was delicious, flavorful, and a great value. The seating is a bit tight, but the food is definitely worth it. I wouldn't plan on coming here for a long meal--it is perfect if you are looking for a relatively quick bite at a restaurant with very kind staff. Overall, I highly recommend coming here!

    Cathy K.

    $13 for amazing made to order Malaysian fusion food and drink! So glad I found this place not too far from the subway on my way to LGA. Took me a while to find as it's a small storefront nearby much bigger places and my google maps didn't seem to work well in the area. There's a handful of counter seats. Tried the Singapore curry noodles. Food ready quickly in a few minutes. Friendly/personable staff. Noticed there's a type of coconut curry noodles...Definitely coming again for that!!

    Chicken/potato/coconut curry with the roti canai ($8.) Very good.
    Glenn C.

    This little hole in the wall has a mix of cuisines so maybe Asian Fusion is accurate but I would say that they are primarily Malaysian and Nepalese so I asked for that correction. They don't use MSG also if you're not a fan of it though I personally don't mind. As I was planning on eating soon, I just went with one dish though I would have definitely ordered the jhol momo or some noodles if I wanted more. I ordered a roti canai ($8) which as per usual came with a chicken and coconut curry with a piece of potato. The friendly woman asked if I wanted it spicy and I said yes. The roti canai was excellent. Very buttery and tasty and piping hot. The accompanying chicken curry was also great. Nicely spiced with some pieces of tender chicken and a very tender piece of potato. Really hard to find any complaints for the price. Would order again if I was in the area or go with one of their many noodles or momos.

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    Polly H.

    I enjoyed my lunch here. My order was the roti canai and the Nasi Goreng (fried rice with chicken). I loved the sauce with the potatoes and chicken. The chicken was like 3 or 4 pieces which were fresh and tender. I liked my fluffy crepe roti that accompanied the sauce. The roti was circular and so soft and meltable delicious. I thought the fried rice was pretty flavorful a bit salty, but I would totally get it again. I know that the gentleman who took my order stated it would be 15 minutes, so just a heads up. The menu is varied like there's noodles, salmon, asparagus, salad, momo, sendheko(snack), etc. It's small and cozy inside. No bathroom that is visible, and there's stools to sit and eat indoors, but not outdoors in case you were thinking of doing that. I definitely that I'm going to try everything!

    Jhol Momo & Roti Canai/ Inst: @jamesvvang
    James W.

    This place is great for casual/take-out! A family-owned hole-in-the-wall restaurant nestled away on the busy streets of Jackson Heights. I had just flown into LGA and took the Q70 to the 74th St./Broadway subway station in Queens. Located just around the corner from the subway station and not even opened for a whole year, it can easily be overlooked amongst the many Nepalese/Tibetan/Indian restaurants that line these streets. But if you look closely, you'll find the restaurant that has an exterior front window with photos of its eclectic dishes in bright colors. The only words you really need to know how to pronounce though is "momo" (the "o" is pronounced with a hard "o" like in "soda"). They are tasty dumplings that are steamed and served on its own or in a spicy tangy chutney broth called Jhol Momo. The broth was comforting and flavorful and the beef momo (chicken option was available) was juicy with drips of fat leaking out. It was delicious and exactly what I needed after a long flight. I also ordered the roti canai which is Indian flatbread with chicken curry. The flatbread was crispy and warm and the chicken curry was mildly spicy- great as a dipping sauce or eaten on its own. The place is small but has just the right number of bar stools that are lined around the perimeter of the restaurant. The man who took my order was very friendly and gave me recommendations on what to order. The restaurant offers a mix of cuisines including Nepalese, Indonesian, Thai, Malaysian, Singaporean, and Indian. I ended up taking home a shrimp pad thai and chicken mee goreng chow mein which tasted great when reheated in the microwave. The prices were reasonable ranging from $7-12 per dish. It is located across the more popular Phayul (which I've also eaten at), but I much prefer coming here for casual quick lunches/takeout. I don't live in the area, but I would definitely stop by if I'm ever flying through LGA.

    Malaysian Style Curry noodle (Chicken)
    Marcos M.

    One of the many places that are easy to pass/miss in Jackson Heights. Lowkey, down to earth small eatery setting with some quality eats. Friendly staff and chef! They have been open for 9 months so definitely a budding business but would def return again to try more of their things!

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    beverly c.

    Great steamed and soup momos! They are delicious and fresh tasting. Good quality. The owner/worker is super kind. The mee goreng was good and I preferred it over the nasi goreng.

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    Gazelle L.

    I never been here before, but I'm always in the area. I said you know what let me try it. They have stools as seats and they made a lil table area so you can sit around the perimeter of the store. I never had Malaysian eggs before. It was good. It had a nice glaze on the eggs. The jhol Momo was good. I never had the chicken Momo, so it was a first. I prefer my brother to be a little thicker. It was good. I'll definitely be back. They are very friendly and nice as well.

    Tilapia with Sauteed asparagus is outstanding.
    Anzan K.

    Best momo is Jackson Heights. Very good and tasty food. Freshly cooked, reasonable price, good portion of meal, fast service, cosy place. Don't miss its momo when you are around the neighborhood.

    Singapore Curry Noodles....so tasty

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    The only disappointment here is when this place is closed. Nevertheless, food and customer service are always 10 out 10 for me.

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    A great place to eat! The chef is talented. He cooks with umami in his noodles, fried rice and momos. He deserves a bigger restaurant.

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    This was a great choice for a quick and affordable meal. I had the veggie thukpa, and it was a flavorful, spicy dish.

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    It was a very decent n delicious food , a taste of home , and very nice n friendly staff! Special a Jhol momo n noodles was a A-One !

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    0.3 mi
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    So, I've known about this place forever, but haven't been able to go…read more Finally make it during lunch and I loved it. Service: it's nice. They definitely didn't tell me that lunch specials were available before I ordered my soup. Other than that, everyone is pleasant. Space: they have two sides, so plenty of space, but nights and weekends can get pretty packed, so keep that in mind. Food: I ordered Tom Yum soup and a lunch drunken noodle with a Thai iced tea. I only had the soup there and took the entire lunch special to go. Just based off of the soup, I will be going back. It was delicious and PACKED to the MAX! Writing this now, I can still imagine. Drunken Noodles were also really tasty. I like mine spicy and it could have been made spicier, but that's not even a real complaint. Also- the one next to me had this dish which reminded me of pad see ew but in a gravy. Looked delicious!! I will be back for whatever she had. Overall: the entire block is like a little Thai street. There are lots of Thai food options and I finally made it to Ayada. Super happy with my meal and excited to go back with some people and enjoy.

    So happy I got to try this place out in Little Thailand at Elmhurst! We walked without any…read morereservations and was able to get a spot very quickly. The server was so nice and accomodating to us! - Tom Yum Soup - Such a great soup! The flavor was super rich which contrasted very well with the fresh mushrooms. - Crispy Duck Panang Curry - I love that this dish came with rice as I feel like at most Thai restaurants in the city you need to order it on the side. The duck was extremely crispy and the flavor of the breast went very well with the rich curry. - Raw Shrimp Salad - I've never had this dish before so I was very interested in its flavor and it delivered! The shrimp had such a wonderful sour but fresh flavor while the inside of the shrimp was slightly soft almost like an uni texture. The best word to describe it was umami! The raw bitter melon and the garlic was also interesting to contrast the fishy flavor of the shrimp although we didn't really finish these side pieces at the end. I wish they cleaned the shrimp a bit better as there were still some poop tracks in the shrimp. Overall, a wonderful restaurant and would be very happy to come back to try more of their items!

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    4.2
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    Found a heavy hitter in Elmhurst. ​Eim Khao Mun Kai is…read moredoing one thing, and they're doing it better than anyone else. If you're looking for a massive menu, keep walking. This spot is a 3-table operation focused entirely on perfecting Thai chicken rice--and they nailed it. ​The move here: ​The Chicken: Poached to absolute perfection. Tender, juicy, no fluff. ​The MVP: The chicken heart. It was so good I had to double down and order a second round. If you know, you know. ​The Rice: Fragrant ginger rice that actually has flavor, paired with a radish broth that hits the spot. ​The Sauce Science: They let you mix your own. I went with the soybean paste + ginger-scallion combo. It's addictive. Do not skip the ginger-scallion. ​Washed it all down with a solid Thai tea to balance the heat. It's a tiny shop with efficient service and zero ego. A total hidden gem. I'll be back. ​ 81-32 Broadway, Elmhurst ​#ElmhurstEats #QueensFood #KhaoMunKai

    Simple no frills "food stand" that sits within a restaurant front serving one dish and one dish…read moreonly: steamed chicken and fragrant scallion rice. I am always a fan of these hyper specialist places because I figure if you only sell one dish it must be really good. The chicken is tender yet light on flavor, so the included sauces (one soy based and one chili sauce) are a must. However the rice was delicious and fragrant, a complementary pairing to the chicken. They also included some chicken gizzards and liver if you are a fan of those, but for me I could do with or without. Overall a solid place and worth a repeat visit in my book.

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