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    Anna L.

    Super delicious, homemade traditional dishes. Very fair prices and great quantity of food - will definitely go back if I'm in the area!

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    Fatima K.

    Organized an Iftar with colleagues recently They had a 25$/person Iftar buffet For people who wanted to order off menu, that was an option too We chose the buffet option They set up the tables for our guests The ambiance as always was impeccable Started off with a glass of refreshing juice that had basil seeds and amazing flavor accompanied by a cute Iftar plate: date, apple, orange, grape, jalebi Buffet food was served at the table: Pakoras: Eggplant, potato, onion Chickpeas Chicken Tikka Beef biryani Beef bhuna Frequent refills and excellent service Food tasted great and was plentiful Will go again!

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    Wliliam L.

    Unexpected Entrance, Tasty Food, and Room for Improvement The most unexpected way to enter a restaurant! My friend led me through a colorful door and up a suspicious-looking stairway, only for us to step into a surprisingly spacious dining area. Since we arrived outside their peak hours (6 PM - 10 PM), the place was completely empty. We ordered the mango yogurt drink, meat platter, garlic naan, butter chicken, and lamb chops. Overall, everything was fresh and flavorful. The lamb chops were a bit too salty, and the butter chicken had a stronger tomato taste than I prefer, but it was still enjoyable. This place is a solid 3.5 to 4 stars, but I'm rounding down to 3 stars mainly because the butter chicken didn't match my taste preferences. That said, I'll definitely return to try more dishes! Friendliness: (4/5) Food: (3.8/5) Price: (2.5/5) Looking forward to my next visit!

    Tanni D.

    I was craving Bangladeshi food, so my partner and I decided to try Chef's Mahal in Jackson Heights, as it had promising Google reviews. We arrived around 1:30 p.m. on a Saturday. Finding the restaurant wasn't entirely straightforward--the sign outside pointed to "Chef's Mahal," but the entrance required walking up a somewhat ambiguous staircase that felt more like heading into an apartment than a dining space. We were warmly greeted once inside, and the dining room was completely empty. We ordered Goat Vindaloo, Goat Curry, and Garlic Naan. Each entree came with a generous serving of rice, and the naan was impressively large. The Goat Vindaloo was strikingly red, and its fiery spice balanced out the bold appearance. The Goat Curry didn't quite match the familiar taste of my mom's cooking, but it held its own with a decent, comforting flavor. What I appreciated the most was the chef's generosity with the meat--something rare in many Indian restaurants where meat portions can feel like an afterthought. Overall, Chef's Mahal was worth a visit for a taste of home, even though our dishes didn't taste entirely like Mom's.

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    ZOHAIB M.

    A very beautiful restaurant located in Jackson Heights, Queens. It's on the 2nd floor which is wondeful because it makes for nice views of the street below. We went here Friday 05/30/2025 at 5:45PM and the restaurant was nice & empty. They have a staircase that'll take you upstairs or the elevator which opens up straight inside the restaurant. Take it up to the 2nd floor & bam the door opens & you step right inside the restaurant. It's a rather large dining space. The couches are a nice shade of brown & they have bouquets & flowers throughout the establishment. Our seats next to the tall glass were very comfortable. Our waiter was friendly & attentive. The food was all amazing! I loved my masala chai. It had great masala flavor & wasn't overly sweet. Samosas were delicious, butter chicken was so melt in your mouth perfect with the perfect orange buttery color to it. The Bombay aloo was a little cold but still enjoyable. Naan were soft & hot. Everything was made fresh. I enjoyed the vegetable masala dish. It wasn't too spicy which is what I prefer. The paneer tikka squares were a delight. I can't wait to come back here. This just might be my new go-to spot for Bengladeshi food.

    Jason T.

    Ate here today after work as a substitute paraprofessional at P.S. 234 Q. I had brought and ate the chicken tikka masala, couple side orders of basmati rice and garlic naan with a drink of mango lassi. The service there was also attentive and pleasant that I was the only customer since it's Ramadan and it's unexpectedly quiet as well. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

    Steve S.

    Really really tasty food, friendly staff and spacious space. We ordered a mixture of dishes and the taste was spot on on all of them. Would definitely recommend this place and will be back as well.

    Shafina I.

    I was really hoping for the food to be amazing here but it fell super short. Although service was terrible, once we received the food which looked great, I was excited to try it but was disappointed. The goat and beef dishes only contained bones and fat and very little meat. It's like they bought the cheapest parts of meat possible for each dish although the prices were still high. Not only was the food not worth the money whatsoever, service was not good. Two sets of cutlery we had were visibly dirty and when we asked for replacements, we never got them so we shared cutlery. I also asked for water for the table three times before I got it although there were only two tables at the time including ours. This place is not worth coming to. They are dirty, provide poor quality food, and have terrible service. When in Jackson Heights there are so many other better options available.

    Service and management were perfect and so nice. Food was impeccable! Very big and clean venue, will come again!

    Great view from Chefs Mahal

    First time here, had lunch with a friend, it was delicious ! Ordered all vegetarian dishes. Service was very good ) Regarding ambiance, the natural light from the windows is great, and the chairs are comfortable. I would suggest to add decorations/art to the walls, and maybe turn on some soft music as well.

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    Delicious food! Great service and great prices! will come back to this lovely restaurant.

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    Personally, I loved the food and everyone was beyond hospitable. The service could not have been better.

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    3.6
    (97 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We did a Queens food crawl of five restaurants and this was one of them. In fact, it was probably…read moremy favorite one. When you're the only person who looks like you in the place and you're surrounded by brown people speaking other languages, you've likely found an authentic place with great food. Ittadi was definitely that place. They have a huge buffet of food, TONS of options, but you can also tell the food is fresh. And the place was so busy that you know the food didn't sit long and was refreshed often. We tried the coconut samosa, which was large in size. It was the perfect combo of savory and sweet. We also had the egg chop, which is a hard boiled egg covered in spicy mashed potatoes and fried in a crispy breadcrumb coating. It was super spicy (in a good way) and delish. It came with a side of onions and greenery. We also had the haleem, which is a comfort dish, made of lentils. It was so warm and filling. Absolutely delicious. The employees/owners were so kind. They were really invested in us liking our food. When we didn't eat everything, they were concerned, but we told them we were on a food crawl and had to save space, otherwise we would have devoured everything. Again, this was my favorite place of the whole crawl, and I would make the trek back over to Queens just for this food.

    The food here is great! Everything was super legit and very authentic. So much so, i had to ask for…read moresome suggestions because it all looked so good! I had a chicken in creamed tomato sauce (similar to tikka masala, but better!!!) which had amazing flavor and good spice. I had some garlic naan on the side and it did not disappoint! Why they didn't get 5-stars: the ambience isn't great. It's kind of like a takeout place with tables. Good to take out!

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    Ittadi Garden & Grill
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    Tong

    4.7
    (88 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Wow, delicious Bangladeshi food straight from the OG cart. We tried a few of their signature…read moredishes, and each was delicious. The fuchka was the main event; I liked the original a bit more than the yogurt variety (doi fuchka); the latter was sweet and a little more creamy, while the original had a nice spice and crisp that stood out. Chotpoti was excellent, every bite was a medley of flavor. The mango dish was very interesting; not my favorite, but definitely a very unique take on mango. Sour with a bit of spice, but not in the same way as adding Tajin. Queens never disappoints when it comes to diverse cuisine!

    Jackson Heights is full of Southeast Asian food and what a treat to try something completely new…read morefor me. I discovered that a Bangladesh street food called fushka is very popular, so decided to try for my first time. Tong is highly rated and their menu is simple. I ordered the Doi Fuchka ($7), which comes as crispy, hollow puri shells stuffed with a savory mashed potato and chickpea mixture. The difference in the doi is that it is topped with a yogurt to balance the spice for a creamier texture. I liked this a lot, especially with the tamarind sauce too (though this got a bit messy). This is nothing like I've ever tasted with so many different textures going on. It hits you with spicy, sweet, savory, crunchy, creamy, chewy and everything all at once. It comes with 8 pieces, which is perfect to share with 2-3 people. Definitely something to check out!

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    Fuchka ($7)
    Fuchka ($7)
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    Khaabar Baari Restaurant

    2.7
    (24 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    Great service, great food, and most of all a clean table and place to sit! You won't find this…read morecombo very often in Jackson Heights! The food is exceptionally delicious, with different levels of spice so you don't have to sacrifice flavor. Their biryani options are top notch, and not too dry! And their meat stews and curries are full flavored and nuanced. The tables and seating are spacious and comfortable and very clean. I cannot stress enough HOW RARE this is for Jackson Heights. You can not ask for a better location for a group dinner! We paid about $50 per person and had enough leftovers for 2 more meals. Would love to come back here again!

    Just homely Bengali food. Not restaurant types... Don't go with so many expectations…read more I have heard about this from my Bengali friends, though I am not Bengali I just love Bengali food, much much variety which I never saw in other cuisines. Don't get me started on fish types and their various preparation. I knew it's not a proper restaurant so my expectation was not like that. We went there with 3 other Bengali friends. You have to go to counter to see all the food items and then you can choose whatever you want. We ordered so many things, alu-chokha-baigan bharta- alu bhaja- mutton curry- ilish mach-prawn curry- some fish with gobhi- fish fry Out table was not sufficient for keeping all the dishes. My fellow Bengali friends were really happy to see this and we liked the food. Yup, we liked it. As it was more like home food and not fancy Bengali restaurant type. Everything was bringing memories from Kolkata homes. And it is not even expensive. Every item was from $4-$12. We four were there and it was $72 only and we had 6-7 dishes. Only bad thing is that from Jersey City to Queens, we had to change 2 paths, so one person it is $11 for both ways. So we spent $44 to come here and have this food. Was it worth it? I would say NO. but yes, once in while you can come.

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    Khaabar Baari Restaurant
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    Abdullah Sweets and Restaurant

    Abdullah Sweets and Restaurant

    3.5
    (15 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    All those years living in New York City , visiting Jackson heights I have never stepped foot inside…read morethis store ! What a shame as a Bangladeshi ..! The food, the sweets, the customer service was just too good. Tonight I took my coworkers to Jackson heights for to try some Bangladeshi food. It was too cold to continue but we did tried some desserts here & I gotta say it was excellent. Even my American friends loved the sweets. Thank you so much for the warm welcome & excellent food. We will be definitely coming soon after the weather gets better.

    Many moons ago, I was told that Jackson Heights was becoming less of a Little India and more like a…read moreLittle Bangladesh. The latter holds true for Abdullah, which has been among the sleepier businesses on the block for a good number of years. It's not exactly a destination spot, but serves the neighborhood well as a locals only type establishment. Like many of the shops along 37th, the space is super tight with an old school exterior look. This is more of a takeout joint than anything, but I imagine coming in for some tea and a snack from the display is doable on a solo adventure. I haven't used the bathrooms yet and given the relatively grimy interior, I'm not sure I would want to. I initially came for the sweets and ended up getting their infamous fuchka and wasn't disappointed. They also serve a halfway decent bortha, which I prefer with potato over the shrimp and tomato. I had tried their beef teheri and the boneless version of their beef kalovuna and give it a thumbs up. The sweets (especially their burfi) were disappointing for how dry they were (both the coconut and gazar were like chalk). Star wise, I'd have to give them a 4 for the food I've tried, but the overall 3 is for the lackluster service. Despite having come here a number of times, it's never been the warmest of encounters. The prices are pretty decent and the flow of the crowd is steady throughout the week. While they take CC, cash is always king.

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    Abdullah Sweets and Restaurant
    Abdullah Sweets and Restaurant
    Abdullah Sweets and Restaurant

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    Fuskahouse

    Fuskahouse

    4.6
    (113 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    This has been my go to cart for years now. They usually give 8 per plate, but one time I came with…read moretwo other people and they gave us a 9th for no extra charge so that we wouldn't have to split any of them. Their hospitality and their consistency is what keeps me going back to them. I am a huge lover of fuchkas and pani puri and I always have to debate on which one to get, but at this cart, I always end up getting everything. I simply can't say no to a plate of pani puri. Their dahi puri is by far, my favorite. The dahi yogurt just adds this creaminess and the tanginess from the tamarind just ties everything together. It really reminds me of a famous fuchka shop back in Bangladesh. I have been craving that flavor and finding this cart made the long search end. I also love the authentic street food vibe of this cart. It's a cart in the busiest parts of Jackson Heights and they offer stools to sit on just like the spots back in Bangladesh. I honestly love coming here for a late night bite and it's even better during Chand Raat (the night before Eid) because it's extremely busy but the vibe is so fun and reminds you of street markets.

    This was so good! The fuska was stuffed with boil egg and I think potato too. It was so flavorful…read moreand super filling. The milk tea was also really flavorful and delicious. I recommend paying with cash but they do take Apple Pay as well. There are some chairs next to the cart if you wanted to "dine in". Overall I would 100% visit again. Next time I would want to try the chaat.

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    Jhalmuri, Mango chaat
    Jhalmuri, Mango chaat
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    Dhaka Garden

    2.9
    (63 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    We had a 2 hours layover in NY and some friends took us to Dhaka Garden for lunch. We were a group…read moreof 11 people and lucky got tables right away. The staffs were very helpful, friendly and attentive. They handled our group with care even though they were busy. We ended up ordering SO many items (sorry can't remember all of them) and everything was very delicious! Was surprised to see how huge their serving sizes were for biryanis!! We also had their lassies and milk teas...yummy! The restaurant was very clean, which was impressive. Will definitely visit them again when we are in NY.

    My mom and I had iftar here last week & couldn't have been happier with our meal and the amazing…read moreservice! We initially tried a more "popular" restaurant but unfortunately there was no seating left. We tried to scramble and find another restaurant and found Dhaka Garden. For the iftar special you can select one of their premade boxes with channa, some fried vegetables (eggplant and cauliflower), a date, biryani, some pakoras and a jelabi. You can also select a la crate items from their buffet menu like kebabs, tandoor chicken etc. We ordered some naan, kebabs, haleem, and mango lassi. We loved the kebabs, naan and pakoras. We couldn't finish everything so we ended up taking most of it home. The service here was great throughout from everyone there especially as they were fasting as well. They always made sure we had everything from utensils and fresh toppings for the haleem. I would definitely come back here to support this business!

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    Tandoori Chicken ( 4 pc )
    Tandoori Chicken ( 4 pc )
    Dhaka Garden

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    Sunrise Karahi House

    Sunrise Karahi House

    3.7
    (13 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Sometimes you just need good, home-style food and that's what brought us to Sunrise Karahi after a…read morefriend's recommendation. We went as a walk-in on a Friday night and got seated immediately, which honestly surprised me. They have plenty of seating and I loved the decor. It's very cultural and added to the whole experience. Service was a bit slow, but it seemed like there was only one girl handling everything, so I get it. We started with pani puri and wow. It's a classic but the flavor here was next level. Easily one of the best I've had and definitely a top spot for me. For mains, we got the malai boti grill and chicken karahi. My husband would rate both a solid 9.5/10. I'm a Houstonian though, so my bar for grilled meat is pretty high and I'd say more like 8.5/10. Still really good overall. Definitely a solid go-to when you're craving authentic Pakistani food but I'm in Queens so I have so many more to try!

    Finally after a lot of tries & long travel I finally reached the new talk of the town lol. ! Now…read morethe question is was it all worth it, Oh yes, definitely! I didn't realize they have buffet every day, that was a pleasant surprise. It's been too long I had buffet. Altho I have realized I need a friend with me who eats good to try all the yummy items ! Next time ....! After some authentic Pakistani food I also tried firni ( rice pudding) one of my favorite dessert & it was yum! Then as a desi I can't end a meal without a cup of hot chai, so I tried the Kashmiri chai. It was my first time trying it & I am not a fan of it. But I know for a fact it's a delicacy from that region & I am happy for the chance of trying it. The service was great, would have been excellent but only one guy can't be taking care of everyone! I guss around evening time they have more people to help out. Hope at-least on the weekends they have extra help on lunch time . I also checked out the restroom , was specious & clean. Hope it stays this way in future! Thank you guys for an awesome experience, hope for the best. Keep up the great work.

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    Sunrise Karahi House
    Sunrise Karahi House
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    Chef’s Mahal By Mannan - bangladeshi - Updated August 2026

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