The definition of a hole in the wall spot. The service was quick and our food was ready in just…read moreunder 12 minutes. There was a comprehensive menu and you could see them folding the dumplings and cooking them. As it was my first time here I got the pork and cabbage in both boiled and pan fried. My husband and I both preferred the pan fried one although both were delicious. The dumplings were extremely delicious and filling. My husband said it might be the best he's ever had!

Yulong Gourmet 裕隆食品, d.b.a. Handmade Dumpling 金牌手工水餃 (Gold Medal Handmade Dumpling), is a small…read moreshop on Union Street, close to the northwest corner of the Northern Boulevard / Union Street. Handmade Dumplings sells only handmade dumplings, offered as steamed: $15 per serving; pan-fried: $16 per serving; or frozen: $50 per bag. The number of dumplings received depend on the flavor chosen. We've liked what we've had so far: - Lamb and Carrot 羊肉胡蘿蔔, Pan-Fried, 15 pieces: $16. Flavorful, less greasy than from other places. - Pork & Chives & Shrimp 鮮肉韭菜蝦仁, Pan-Fried, 15 pieces: $16; also frozen, 50 pieces for $32. The shrimp has been noticeably fresh, which sometimes isn't the case from other dumpling shops. Cash is preferred; there is a cash discount. As Handmade Dumplings is at the edge of Downtown Flushing, prices seem slightly lower here than in shops located in the center of Downtown Flushing. Handmade Dumpling is located up a flight of steps, and is mainly geared for take-out. There are five stools for waiting and a sauce station for those who want to mix their own sauces. There is no waiting space while staff are making dumplings; only one customer can fit into the store while this is happening.

I brought two friends who wanted to try hand pulled noodles. Since it was a sweltering hot summer…read moreday, instead of my usual beef soup noodles, I opted for a pork stir fry noodle and boiled dumplings. My friends ordered the vegetable stir fry noodles and beef stir fry noodles. The noodle orders were good and huge portions (we all ended up packing some home). The meat inside the dumpling was flavorful. I prefer thinner skins but my friends really like them. The counter person was not the owner (I think maybe he was the son) -- very helpful and patient answering all the questions posed by my friends. I forgot to take photos of the food. Too busy chatting and catching up with the girls.

No frills dumpling hand drawn noodle place on Broadway in elmhurst queens close to the subway…read morestation. Restaurant is large. You can eat in or carry out. Does not appear there is a server or tipping required. Ample sauces. Large menu. Noodles are actually hand pulled nr the counter I got the #2 boiled pork and leek dumplings. Rather costly at $6 for 8. After about 25 minutes I was still waiting. Staffer said it takes 10min to cook but they must have been busy. Signage is poor as it doesn't say Lao Bei Fang in English. Just says Northern Dumplings. My boiled dumplings were good. Very thick skinned. Pricing and long wait makes me ding this place.

The wonton soup was delicious! The portion size was generous, the taste was excellent, and the…read moreprice was great for the quantity you get. Everything was flavorful and satisfying, making it a great value for the money. Definitely worth trying, and I would order it again!

I found everything here to be relatively cheap compared to what you normally pay when you eat out…read morenowadays, yet I still love how everything tastes! I had their Mixed Noodles with beef brisket, hot and sour noodles with fatty beef, and Shaxian beef fried noodles. I was already expecting to like the beef brisket and the fatty beef. However the fried noodles definitely surprised me! I really like how I could taste a good amount of egg whenever I bite into the noodles.

One of those classic Taiwanese spots that's been around for years and they always comes to mind…read morewhenever I'm craving comfort Taiwanese food. The staff is generally fast and attentive. My go to dishes are the stinky tofu, flies head, fried pork chops, basil clams, and an extra side of mustard greens. The oyster omelette was just okay, would have preferred more egg to starch ratio and some more funk in the stinky tofu. Also thought their pork stomach stir fry lacked flavor. I definitely recommend coming with a group because this is the kind of place where you want to order a bunch of dishes and share everything family style. There's also seating downstairs, line moves fast and worth the wait. There's usually street parking when I come late but they have convenient parking in the back as well.

My last time to this restaurant was probably 10 years ago and I wondered why I hadn't come back…read moresooner! Located on a corner in Elmhurst close to many other Asian restaurants, this Taiwanese spot has been around for quite a while. They serve a variety of popular dishes, including: three cup chicken, glutinous rice sausage, beef noodle soup, pork liver sautéed with scallions, the list goes on. We ordered some of the classics: - oyster omelet $8.75: plump oysters, I had a little sand in a couple bites though. The tapioca starch and egg mixture that composes the rest of it was pretty standard. - deep fried stinky tofu $9.75: yep that's literally the translation...it smells like a super funky cheese and kinda tastes like a super funky paneer. Stinky is good in this context, though definitely not for everyone. - sautéed water spinach with garlic (MP $ varies) the water spinach would've been better/more tender if harvested a little earlier, though it wasn't fibrous or anything. Solid. - deep fried pork chop over rice served with pickled mustard greens $9.95: you can find this served at restaurants all over in Taiwan and they do a good rendition. Crisp on the outside, moist though pretty thinly cut so not super juicy, though not dry on the inside. Would order again. The staff here are pretty attentive, a bunch of older aunties manned the front of house. Cash only, bathrooms are available though I didn't check them out.

Wow! A hidden gem! The lower floor of the Best Western Hotel next to Tangram, houses the best…read moreUyghur food I've had in NYC. New Nurlan has a small team but the food packs quite a punch and the service is great. Ambiance is casual, with a bit of fancy hotel music and vibes. We ordered: Big plate chicken: 4/5 - great! I wish it was spicier but the noodles are chewy and meat is fall off the bone tender. We got the small and it was HUGE! Big enough to feed four, I'd say. Very generous! Lahgman beef noodle: 5/5 love this! So flavorful and the beef so tender and juicy. The vegetables were crunchy and provided a nice acidity to cut through the beef. Onion thin skin manta: 5/5 LOVE! This is such a wonderful dumpling. Massive! Each the size of my hand. SO juicy, so much soup pouring out. So well spiced! 2 beef skewers: 5/5 Excellent!! I love how tender each piece of beef is. Also so well spiced and balanced with the cumin! So so good! Will definitely be coming back! Excellent food, some of the best tasting cuisine I've had in NYC.

Ate here today with my sister and cousin trying this place out after visiting the US Open grounds…read moreon my day off at the US Open as guest services. We definitely got and tried out the spicy chicken flat noodle as well as the lamb rice that it tasted quite good and delicious. The service there was also attentive and quite fast and efficient. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time.

I stopped by Bao Boom for lunch one afternoon while exploring the food court in the basement of 99…read moreRanch Market. I was in the mood to try something new, and I am glad I did. I ordered the #2 combo with the curry beef vermicelli. The portion was generous, and the meal was both delicious and filling. The curry beef vermicelli had a noticeable turmeric flavor, which I really enjoyed. It was well seasoned without being overly salty. If you prefer a stronger flavor, there is a condiment bar at the counter where you can customize your meal to your liking. The buns were the highlight of the meal. They were incredibly juicy and packed with flavor. Ordering is simple. You place your order at the counter and receive a buzzer that alerts you when your food is ready. Keep in mind that cash is preferred because there is a surcharge for card payments. If you are looking for a satisfying meal while shopping at 99 Ranch Market, Bao Boom is worth checking out.

Let me start off by saying that Sang Ji Bao, aka Sheng Jian Bao, aka Pan Fried Soup Dumpling, was…read moremy favorite food growing up in Shanghai. It is the one thing I seek out more than any other whenever I'm back in Shanghai. Most recently I had it in November of last year at many great local shops I found while in Shanghai for three weeks. It is one of the most comforting foods from my childhood. With that said, is this Sang Ji Bao up to the standards of Shanghai as described on the menu? Unfortunately no, but I wasn't expecting it either. What about best in NYC? Nope. There are better in Flushing and Manhattan. What's the problem? It's always the dough. They are trying hard, but it's still not as thin as what it should be. At the same time, the thick crust on the bottom is not crispy and crunchy. Better my first visit, but terrible on my more recent attempt. There is soup inside and the meat filling is alright, but I need the whole package. As for other menu items, the Sheperd's Purse Pork Jumbo Wontons were pretty traditional and tasted good. The Shrimp & Pork Mini Wontons Soup was not bad either. However, though the dry scallion noodles is decent, their toppings were disappointing. Scallion Grilled Pork Chop was texturally poor, while the spicy chicken (actually pork, misprint) was a bit sweet, and the Chicken Thigh was super bland and dry. I would skip all of them. I really wanted to like this vendor since I am always seeking out the best Shanghainese food in NYC. Sadly, after giving them two opportunities to impress, I left feeling underwhelmed.

I work nearby and this place is so reliable because they open super early. I know I can get…read morebreakfast or an early lunch even before I begin work (at 7:30AM). It's a small restaurant with limited seating, but it has both indoor and outdoor options. The ladies working there are very fast and efficient. It is a cash only place!! They sell both hot and frozen food in case you want to take it home. The food tastes great and they have pretty good prices too! I usually get the dry peanut noodles just because my cravings hit sometimes, haha! I wish they put sesame seeds but there are some green onions in there. I also love their pork buns. They taste SO FRESH and you taste the mushroom, veggies and meat and a bunch of flavor. I have had some pork buns that were literally a ball of mushy, bland meat. I keep coming back for these buns! I have also tried the ox tail soup. The flavor was okay, it was in a very light soup with a celery-like taste. The ox tail was cut super thin and didn't have a lot of meat either. It wasn't my favorite. HOWEVER, 5 stars for the pork buns. I will definitely miss them when I switch jobs.

Typical FJ food. Perfect place to go when you're craving childhood faves or comfort food. Location…read moreis not great because it's hard to find and the entrance is right by dumpsters and trashcans. It's tucked away in an alley by the supermarket. They have indoor and outdoor seating albeit very limited. Definitely more of an eat quick and go or takeout place. Service was quick and efficient. We ordered at the counter, paid, and got our food probably within 5 minutes of paying. Parking can be a bit challenging, but you can park in the neighboring lot.

I came here for only one thing: the yearly Pandan Mooncake (1 salted egg yolk). Shipped directly…read morefrom Malaysia. Malay Restaurant might just be the only restaurant / distributor in NYC selling this. It's a pastry (think fig newton, fruitcake dense-like), eaten during Mid-Autumn Festival (celebrating the Fall moon, harvest in Chinese culture and it's diasporic cultures. Same time as "Korean Thanksgiving"). Once you start hearing about this festival, call the restaurant and make sure you get there quick before these mooncakes sell out. They were $11.50 each (slightly high but comparable for this quality & unique flavor) or $40 for a box of 4. Slice the cake into quadrants, then eighths (these pastries have a good amount of calories fyi). A few slices with tea is good enough! Wrap the rest tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. About the mooncake, it's lightly floral & grassy. Pandan is a southeast Asian vanilla herby plant. The salted egg yolk (ie. moon in the cake) is like that sprinkle of salt on top of a chocolate chip cookie - don't be scared! This egg yolk was a bit hard (not as fresh /medium soft as I would like). Glad that I could get this pastry before they ran out & I'll definitely be back next year. (Better than the individual ones made at Chinese bakeries) I also had the Hainan Chicken Rice ($9) - dark meat and it was juicy & delicious! Generous portion, the rice was lightly seasoned, cooked with chicken broth. The soy and chili dipping sauces were delicious also. This dish is "kid friendly," has delicate flavors & served warm/room temp. The chicken is poached & juicy/tender - don't expect dry, stringy meat. The soft texture might not be for everyone. A LOT of people (Chinese, Latinx...) came in to order "Curry chicken Rice" to-go. I wonder if this is a version of Chicken rendang? Want to come back for their viral BBQ Skate wing, DIY rice rolls, water spinach, and sauteed Broad rice noodles (Char Kuey Teuw) - a Malay classic. Probably should try the Beef Rendang & Nasi Lemak ask well (coconut rice with different toppings). Overhead the aunties and the business has been operating for a long time (10+ years). 2 customers also ran into each other there (one who worked in a hotel nearby, the other drove in from Brooklyn to run some errands. They knew each other from a salon that they both worked in previously. Yes - Canto vibes and aunties & uncles chatting across the room with each other - great language immersion opportunity).

I've been coming here since it opened ~1990. Home kitchen feel with authentic Malaysian food. If…read moreyou want a no frills spot with delicious food, highly recommend! My go-tos: 1) Roti 2) Satay 3) Char Keow Tieu 4) Malaysian cheong fun with curry sauce 5) Asam Laksa 6) Hainanese chicken 7) stir fried tong choy veggies 8) Sambal sting ray, grilled