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Emperor Seafood Restaurant 帝皇御宴

3.6 (120 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:30 pm

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Osmanthus Jelly
Sharon T.

This was the former location of the beloved Guangzhou Restaurant that sadly shuttered in the early 2010s, which then went on to be a series of random businesses over the years, only to be a Cantonese restaurant again. I have so many reasons to believe that Emperor is truly the reincarnation of the restaurant...just a little rusty. I've only come here for dim sum and I'm still surprised it doesn't get even half of the insane volume that nearby dim sum restaurants get, especially with how much closer they are to Roosevelt Ave. I have to say that the dim sum here is slightly better than most locations in the core downtown area, both in presentation and taste. No cart ladies, just a paper and pencil ordering system. The other diners that I usually encounter seem to strike me as locals, which is becoming harder to find these days. Prices are slightly more expensive than the other places, which is probably a factor as to why there aren't as many customers. The other reason is probably the subpar customer service here, which I've encountered on a number of recent visits. There are so many workers here, but none of them seem to have any good grasp of what customer service is. For example, I've had the waiter hover over me as I was gathering cash for my bill and snatched it the moment I placed the money down, also demanding at least 18% (again, for subpar service). Also, if you complain to them about your food, even if you find a hair, they will not do anything about it. The food quality is slightly above most of the dim sum places, but also bear in mind the hit-or-miss service you'll get, which the latter can be super frustrating.

Essie L.

I previously complained about the food going downhill (since they opened), and I still stand by that comment, but to be honest it's not a bad choice in Downtown Flushing for dim sum, as they also serve rice dishes and noodles during lunchtime, so there are more options. Their prices are also very good for the quality and quantity of the food - perhaps because I'm comparing it with Manhattan. With costs of everything going up, this provides value for money. Parking cannot be easier, with the large parking lot right across the street.

Steamed fish meatballs.
Gin Y.

Score 4 stars This restaurant was so easy to get to. It's literally right across from the parking lot at the last subway stop to Flushing. So, we came here twice for lunch special. Our favorite items were their complimentary soup (not pictured, but it was such a flavorful clean broth - very umami), stir fried clams, steamed fish meatballs, and their salted egg yolk custard buns. Yum! Overall, we will definitely return when we make a stop at Flushing station.

Tiffany C.

Very grand restaurant from decor to the table settings. Food was fine for most part but there's definitely needs better food prep guidelines. Everything was plated luxuriously and over the top. My favorites that night were the sashimi platter with fresh cuts of geoduck, salmon and lobster. Since it was a seafood restaurant, they definitely hit the mark with fresh seafood. The staff was great, and was very helpful.

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Susan C.

Emperor Seafood serves up a Cantonese-style banquet menu and classic dimsum. Their dimsum dishes are pretty solid, and I plan to check them out again next time to try some other items! Located adjacent to the main municipal parking lot in downtown Flushing, the restaurant is conveniently only a few blocks from the 7 train. The entrance is on the first floor, with stairs leading up a stairwell decorated with an ornate dragon motif screen placed on the wall, halfway up. Walking into the main dining area, you pass a wall of seafood tanks to your left and a compact register area to the left. As one of the newer banquet restaurants in the area, the interior features more traditional Chinese decorative elements than older restaurants, with current trends leaning towards intricate traditional design details. The interior combines exposed brick walls with modern, recessed ceiling lighting, juxtaposed with traditional Chinese wooden trims, lattice windows and screens, curio cabinets inset into some of the walls, and red lanterns hanging from the ceiling. The decor simulated an ambiance slightly more upscale and tasteful than I've seen at some other banquet places, table settings included. That being said after a few years of use, a couple cups and dishes at our table showed visible wear and tear, and I see how a couple other reviews mention replacements are warranted. Food-- - 千層叉烧酥 Crispy roast pork puff pastries $4.95: just as described, a savory pastry with a filling of minced marinated meat. Pretty tasty and not as commonly found at other dimsum spots. Recommend! - 黑椒牛子骨 Black pepper beef spareribs $5.50 their version is on the sweeter side, had good flavor and meat was tender though I prefer New Mulan's iteration better. - 鲜嫩牛肉肠 Steamed beef and 软滑鲜虾肠shrimp rice rolls $5.50 each: fairly standard renditions of these dimsum staples, shrimp were decently sized. - 软绵鲜鱼求 Steamed fish balls $4.75 plump and bouncy, a little white peppery since they sprinkle some on top. - 蘿蔔糕 Pan-fried turnip cake $4.50 good amount of turnip, tasty. - 蜜汁叉烧包 Steamed roast pork buns $4.50 pretty average. - 烧卖皇 Shiumai - pork and shrimp dumplings $4.95 not bad. - 晶瑩虾饺皇 Hargow - shrimp dumplings $5.50 came with four pieces, ate one already in my pic, decent version. Order this! - 豆沙包 Steamed red bean buns $4.50 not commonly found at most dimsum places, unfortunately the execution was just ok. - 芝麻卷 Sesame jelly rolls $4.50: also not usually found at other restaurants, lightly sweet with strong ground sesame flavor and texture. Would recommend! - 桂花糕 Osmanthus Cake $4.95 this is a floral, mildly sweet jello. On the firmer side, an interesting combination of flavor and texture. I enjoyed the unique flavor. - 干炒牛河 Beef chow fun - pan-fried wide rice noodles w/beef $18.95: served with a side of soup--this was a single bowl of a clear broth with a couple pieces of pork and a piece of abalone. Traditional flavors. The chow fun was pretty standard and I thought a little on the blander side though maybe bc the other items were slightly saltier in comparison. I found the service half a notch above some other dimsum restaurants, I think in part due to orders placed by each table and not having diners select items from a cart. The staff we interacted with were professional and polite.

Crispy Egg Tart
Ben L.

I checked out a new dim sum spot the other day and it was good, for me it was on the same level as Asian Jewels. I thought everything as a whole was good but didn't have any wow dishes. Each dish was good but they each had subtle things I would change. The crispy roast pork was shockingly the best item. This place doesn't have carts, you order a la carte The food: Crispy Roast Pork Puff- This surprised me as my number one. The dough was nice and crispy without being oily and the pork filling was nice. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=BRizWthlY7oZ_BjFyACVUQ Steamed Rice Noodle Roll w. Shrimp- Overall, I thought the flavor of this was good but I felt the noodle itself was too thick. Shu Mai- This was made well, the filling had good flavor and texture. Stuffed Eggplant- I really wanted to love this dish and while the shrimp filling was made really well I felt this dish came off a bit bland. I did feel it got better the more I ate it. Crispy Egg Tart- The dough on this was excellent, but the custard part of this was very eggy. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=44ajtWBruVmED6d9Onxc4g Black Pepper Beef Ribs- The ribs were cut surprisingly thick, the ribs were nice and tender but to me there was this artificial black pepper flavor I didn't care for.

Betty C.

What a lovely place to have dim sum. We were seated on the raised dais so it felt really special. The dishes were selected off a menu you mark with a pencil. The food was presented in very nice dishes. My favorite was the rice in bamboo. The fried noodles were really good as well.

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Ari A.

Came here for dinner with the family. It's one of those restaurants that is grand but the food is just okay. Flavors are there but on the bland side. Food was also pricey but understandable considering the ambiance. Servers were attentive and plates were swapped out regularly

black sesame roll
Ruby C.

This time we checked out thus dim sum spot that instantly caught my eye with its royal decor and gorgeous tableware. The dim sum isn't the best, but the quality is there. Just a heads-up: there are no dim sum carts, so everything is ordered from the menu. Har kow won our approval with its plump and bouncy shrimps. My second favorite was pan-fried cheong fun with dried shrimp - we liked it so much that we had to order another round. Pro tip: Save room for dessert--they're worth it. Both the black sesame roll and osmanthus jelly were very lightly sweetened. I always get black sesame rolls at dim sum spots, and this one is my favorite so far for its subtle sweetness and rich, nutty flavor. My relatives highly recommended the pumpkin and corn sage, so we ended up getting two. - Siu Mai 燒賣 $4.95 * - Fish Ball 鯪魚球 $4.75 - Steamed Beef Meat Ball 山竹牛肉 $4.75 - Har Kow 蝦餃 $5.50 * - Pan Fried Rice Roll 煎蝦米腸粉 $4.95 * - Chiu Chow Steamed Dumpling 潮州粉果 $4.75 - Steamed Spare Ribe 排骨 $4.75 - Steamed Chicken Feet 鳳爪 $4.75 - Pumpkin and Corn Sage 南瓜粟米露 $4.95 * - Osmanthus Jelly 桂花糕 $4.95 * - Black Sesame Roll 芝麻卷 $4.50 *

Stir Fried Filet Mignon
Teresly Q.

The décor is really beautiful, the service is very good and fast, and the food is authentic, vibrant, and delicious. We started with an appetizer of spare ribs--very tasty--and ended with a feast of stir-fried lobster, Peking duck, filet mignon, and fried rice. This is our second time, and we drove from Connecticut to eat here. The lunch service is even better because they have dim sum.

Sophia W.

Best dim sum place in NYC?! They don't have carts, but everything is so fresh. The prices are amazing, and I enjoyed everything we ordered. My favorites include the shumai, the custard buns, the tofu skin rolls, and the spring rolls. The egg tarts are so fresh. They were a bit slow with service when we were there (it was a Sunday morning, right when they opened at 11am, and it was packed), but I didn't mind waiting. They have a huge space with lots of tables.

Lily C.

I highly recommend Emperor Seafood. This is our go to place for Chinese new year and the food is always fresh and delicious. This year we requested a small room and it was perfect for our party of 10. The only requirement is that you had to spend $300. That was not a problem at all. We ordered a lot of different dim sum items as well as some noodle dishes, desserts, and all were excellent. Of course, downtown Flushing is a drag for parking but if you get there early enough, you can find parking garages which are fairly reasonable. Or, take the Long Island railroad from Penn Station or Grand Central if you're coming from the West. If you're coming from the east, you can also take the Port Washington line to Flushing Main Street.

Evelyn N.

Great ambiance inside for dim sum or Cantonese cuisine. Food is on par with other surrounding Cantonese restaurants. Service is very accommodating and welcoming for brunch and dinner time.

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Joe's knows how to steam those rolls! The rolls are silky and smooth and slippery af, so eat with…read morecaution. The menu is pretty simple. You choose either their special rice roll or regular roll. Prices range from $5-12 depending on the size and what you want. They offer fillings like beef, shrimp, bbq pork or curry fish ball. Top it off with lettuce, bean sprouts and corn for texture. It takes a bit for them to make but it's hot and fresh af. We ate here twice during our NYC trip because they're just that good and affordable! The shrimp and cilantro combo was hellaella bomb. Drizzle some soy sauce and dab some chili oil on top and you're good to go! I like how they preslice them and put them on a plate so it's easy to scoop up. Come before lunch or you'll have to wait a while for your rolls because they do get pretty busy. My mom waited almost 30mins for their rolls after ordering. It's one of the most popular stalls at the New World mall. Seating is so-so, really depends on the time you go but sometimes seating will be hard to find. You'd have to make friends with an elderly asian grandma or pa at a table. They're located near the restrooms so there will be a lot of foot traffic there. Overall, good food at a good price! Service is meh, just order and food and stand off to the side. Grab your sauces and go. But anyways, their rolls touch my soul. And I aint being a troll. Check them out if you're in Flushing! Bring cash because it will be a little cheaper.

Located in one of the food halls in Flushing, Joe's Steam Rice Roll specializes in made to order…read morerice rolls with customizable toppings. I'm no expert on steam rice rolls and most of my experience have been at dim sum restaurants, so I don't have much to compare them with. We went with the Joe's Signature roll which came with beef, pork, sausage, dried shrimp, and egg. The skin is noticeably silkier and lighter than rice rolls I had before. That said, if I were to order again, I'd skip the sausage. It tasted a bit low quality and didn't contribute much to the overall flavor or texture. The portion and price is reasonable. It's also convenient to try other food stalls in the mall.

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4.1(1.8k reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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This place was awesome. The portion-to-price ratio was excellent, and the flavors delivered across…read morethe board. We came with a big party of 12, and they were very accommodating, splitting the table and taking separate orders for three families. Let's just say each family ordered plenty. I only wish I'd snapped pictures of what the other families got. We started with the Lucky Six soup dumplings. They came out extremely quick, with just the right amount of broth, and the wrappers weren't so delicate that you had to worry about puncturing them pulling them out of the steamer basket. They held up well and tasted excellent. From there we ordered a whole bunch more. Think family-style portions, but more generous: - **Grandma's braised pork belly** - Super tender, with a flavorful sauce and quail eggs, not too salty. - **Spicy beef and tripe** - Served cold with very thin slices in a nice spicy sauce. It had a kick but wasn't overly hot. - **Peking duck** - We ordered a half duck, and it came with more than enough bao buns to build your own. A nice touch: since we were a big table, they also offered each of the 12 of us a complimentary ready-made Peking duck bun or soup dumpling, including the other two families. We all went with the duck buns, and they were excellent. - **Pan-fried noodles with pork, shrimp and fish** - The one miss. It was so saucy that the noodles were drenched and lost all their crispiness. - **Yang Chow fried rice** - Very nicely done, with big shrimp. These weren't the usual quarter-sized ones, more like half-dollar size. - **Soy sauce squid** - Cooked perfectly, not too salty and not overcooked to the point of being gummy. I also sampled from the other families' tables. Their dim sum dumplings were huge, and the honey roast chicken wings were excellent, crispy with a nice sweet glaze. For dessert, they brought us complimentary sweet soy milk soup with glutinous rice balls. It was sweet but not overly so, and it was awesome. One thing that was new to me: when the bills came, we could pay with Zelle, Venmo or cash. Great spot for a big group. I'd come back just for the pork belly, the duck buns and the soup dumplings.

Plenty of room for a big family dinning!…read more Quick and delicious food. It also comes with complementary soup dumplings or Peking duck for each person. Started off with the rainbow soup dumplings, half a Peking duck. Main entree - spicy beef tripe - braised pork - young chow fried rice - fried duck bill All were delicious! Complementary sweet congee for dessert! Service was very quick. They take cash,zelle or Venmo

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3.2(354 reviews)
0.2 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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You step into Royal Queen on the top floor of Flushing's New World Mall, and instantly, the sheer…read morescale of the operation hits you like a slap in the face. It isn't just a restaurant; it's a cathedral of consumption. Look up quickly at that ceiling, a massive, radiating sunburst of gold and crystal chandeliers draped in waterfalls of white string, call it "sungold".. It's theatrical. It's loud. It's completely uncompromising and visually energetic and right up on your stuff. ​People think fine dining is about snooty & hushed dining rooms, white linen or silk tablecloths, and waiters moving like iceskating gohsts. That'sghosts. Real gastronomy is about energy, precision, and respect for the ingredient.ls. And here, in a cavernous banquet hall in Queens packed with hundreds of people clinking teapots and hailing steam carts, there is an absolute purity of discipline. ​I sat down, and within thirty seconds, the assault began. ​First came the Siu Mai. Look at the structure. Most chefs get lazy they pad the filling with filler, turn the pork to rubber, and overcook the shrimp until it loses its soul. But here? You bite through that paper thin yellow wrapper, and there is an unmistakable, violent snap of fresh, sweet prawn bound with perfectly seasoned pork. It's juicy, rich, and utterly balanced. No nonsense. Just technique. ​Then, the Har Gow. The true test of any dim sum kitchen. If the translucent skin sticks to the bamboo steamer or tears under your chopsticks, the kitchen has failed. Period. But when the basket opened, the steam rose with that clean, pure scent of rice starch and sweet seafood. The pleating on the dumpling was flawless tight, delicate, holding together a filling of whole, pristine shrimp that tasted like they were swimming an hour ago. ​And the atmosphere? Pure theatre. The carts weave through the room like a well-drilled brigade during a Friday night rush. The giant LED screens blaring event packages in gold and crimson, the hum of conversation, the crack of crispy pork belly skin three tables over, it's alive. ​Most people come to places like this and just see a crowded room. I see conviction. I see chefs back in that kitchen who understand that simplicity is the hardest thing to master. You cannot hide behind a fancy reduction or a sprig of chervil here. The dumpling is either perfect, or it's garbage. ​At Royal Queen, it's extraordinary. Pure, unadulterated passion on a bamboo steamer. Perfection.

Still a solid experience but they're getting stiff competition for both quality and value…read more Service is still good but also still typically Chinese. Setting is fine but there's more of the dining area blocked off for events. The bathrooms have been fixed up slightly but it's still a weak point. What they still have is a bright and airy dining room with lots of light and space. They were never cheap but you paid for better quality and a nicer setting. The food used to be some of the best in the city with premium prices to match but now I see the food dropping off. The har gow is a good example. Identifiable chunks of shrimp has now given way to overworked paste and fillers. Hopefully the rising competition nearby serves as a wake up call and they shape up, but at the moment they are no longer the slam dunk recommendation they used to be.

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3.8(207 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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i am originally from Hong Kong, so when i saw 39 prince cafe said it is a hk style restaurant, i…read morewanted​ to challenge it. for the first time we ordered some fried calamari, stewed beef noodles, and hot drinks. food was really really good, hot drinks were super huge size. service was very welcoming. ambiance was comfortable, enough rooms between tables, wouldn't feel crowded. 2nd time we backed there for dim sum, it was really really good, even better than those big Chinese restaurants. 3rd time we ordered a tofu roasted pork pot, garlic veggies, roasted duck for appetizer. every time we enjoyed the food so much, so healing for my homesick. definitely is one of the best hong kong style restaurant in new york. its a shout out every time when we paid. extremely easonable price. love to eat there.

We wanted a dim sum fix and we randomly stopped since we were in the area. The food is ok, no…read morecomplaints. The service was fine, they are not warm but it's not a big deal. What we ordered: - Shrimp Dumplings - Pork Siu Mai - Steamed Short Rib - Steamed Chicken Feet - Rice Rolls w. Shrimp - Soupy Dumplings We placed our order and most of our items came out around the same time. We noted to her that the Steamed Short Ribs didn't come out yet. Shortly after they came out. Then awhile later she came out with a Spare Ribs with Garlic dish. We declined it because we knew we didn't order it, we thought it was just at our table mistakenly. She brought it back to the kitchen then a man came saying that it was ours. We explained that we already got the ribs we ordered and she must have not understood when we were asking for our missing item as us ordering a different item. He understood and took it back. Won't become our go to dim sum spot but it was good for what it was.

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4.1(5.4k reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Large group friendly
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I first came here years ago when they were at their original ground-floor location, not too far…read morefrom where they are now. They've since shortened their name, which is probably a good move for branding purposes. The soup dumplings are still the same, delicious as ever. I've tried everything from their noodle dishes to their scallion pancakes, and they've all been great. The pork soup dumplings are my favorite. The pan-fried pork buns are also bomb. I really like the crispy bottoms. I would definitely recommend this place, especially if you've never tried soup dumplings before or are simply in the mood for some.

We wanted to compare the XLB to Din Tai Fung.. I haven't been to Nan Xiang in 13 years... They…read morecompletely renovated the place... nicer. Just as when we were gonna pit our names on the waiting list, the host appeared and told us to go upstairs. We sat near the area where the dumplings were made. We ordered the Lucky 6 so we can sample different flavors but we still got an order of pork soup dumplings as well. Also ordered the shrimp wonton soup. I noticed they had passion fruit tea and omg you should definitely get it. It was so good. Grapefruit peach.. just okay in comparison.. Our wonton soup came first which is enough for 3 ppl if you just want a bowl to try. It had lil tiny shrimps in it ...not used to that but the flavor of the soup was light and the wontons were good. Skin was thin, not dense at all. Then our XLB came. I really liked the sampler. I tried the Scallop, chicken, pork and Luffa Gourd. L had the truffle and crab.. we were able to taste the flavors. They're light but very distinct. We don't eat too much sodium or processed food in our diets so we were able to distinguish each one. I actually liked the Scallop and chicken ones. The gourd one was really sweet but I could definitely taste the melon flavor. Chicken was savory and a touch better than the pork XLB...the scallop one was very unique. Light but very yummy. L said the crab one actually had more flavor than other restaurants in Chinatown. And we both prefer these to the ones at Din Tai Fung. Price isn't an issue but taste wise this has a ton of soup, more flavor. DTF tastes almost like a frozen XLB cuz it's so small and doesn't have any soup! I have purchased frozen ones from restaurants before. Will definitely come here or a different location if I feel like having XLB. Service was pretty good. Very attentive. Refilled our tea all the time and when we ordered more items...everything was quick. Nice spot to grab a quick, casual meal.

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3.9(74 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Tried their dimsum a few months ago for the first time and would eat there again!…read more My venture here was in hopes of trying a new spot. It's about a 12-15 minute walk from the 7 train Flushing subway station, past Northern Blvd. At a building named Linden Place (that's what the sign high above the entry shows), the dramatic entrance is up a wide set of steps, framed by a large molded name plate above and faux column panels at the sides. Inside, Crown One's facilities combine banquet hall and restaurant in the same way many of these large Southern Chinese establishments do. The foyer is fancifully decorated with plenty of gold-toned gilding, traditional blue on white ceramics and grand chandeliers, evoking somewhat of a nicer Asian hotel feel. The dining space features mostly white and neutral colors, two-story-high ceilings, a massive elaborate light fixture in the shape of a flower with petals as seen from below, and draped ribbons of fabric strung mid-air across the length of the room for an artistic effect. Getting to the food--pretty solid. Ordered shrimp wrapped in rice noodles), fried turnip cake, crystal shrimp dumplings, steak pepper shortribs, pork spareribs with rice noodles, shiumai dumplings, braised beef tripe with turnip. Waitstaff seated us, asked us for tea preference, the dimsum cart ladies came by and you need to flag them down as they walk around. At the end we flagged a staff member for the bill and paid at the front register, pretty typical dimsum restaurant service. Total for two people came out to $55 including tax and tip which was very reasonable. I'll be back!

As Flushing's dim sum scene becomes less saturated, it's places like Crown One (御庭酒楼) that are…read morekeeping the Canto dream alive. While the food isn't necessarily going to win any awards, their space as a venue is what keeps them unique. Couple this with free onsite parking and spacious digs, and it becomes a destination. The main dining hall is surrounded by bright lights, a large LCD TV, and number of tables that are perfect for groups. This is a pushcart service, which is good news for those who want the nostalgia of choosing things directly from the cart. Not all the service workers are Canto-speaking, as I heard dialects from Wenzhou, Toisan (#1), and likely Fukinese. During the late afternoon, it's important to flag them down because it may take awhile for them to make the full round. From chiu chow dumplings (潮州粉粿) to shrimp dumplings (蝦餃), the selection is standard and well portioned. The steamed variety is preferred here, with some immediate hits in the form of spare ribs (排骨), shrimp rice roll (蝦腸粉), and glutinous rice wrap (糯米雞). The coconut jelly (椰子糕) was especially wonderful and the BBQ pork buns (叉燒包) were nicely steamed with solid chunks of pork inside. Overall, I think the food was consistent, tasty, and well presented. Prices are solid for Flushing and won't break the bank. The gaudy decor extends beyond the main dining hall and all the way into the bathrooms. Their staircase is a perfect photo op for folks and the manager / wait staff are hardly camera shy. Crown One would easily go on my list for restaurant repeats and I hope they continue to make improvements all around. ___________ (#1) Fine, Taishan. Happy mainlanders?

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Crown One 御庭酒楼 - Inside

Inside

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