For all of you non Asians such as myself, this is a great spot to get some tasty Asian goodness however unequal treatment may be a turn off. This place is hidden among all the stores on the main road of Main Street, the only reason I had an idea that a place like this existed was due to countless foodie shows on cable showing these hidden treasure troves of food. It looks like only a single quick stop restaurant on the outside but when you walk in you see a hallway that leads to the abyss with stores lines on each side. I didn't have to wander any further, there was a little, 12 seating, restaurant with some tasty dim sum options and soups to the immediate right from the entrance. I decided to give it a try and my tongue was in for a pleasant surprise. Now don't let the shaggy, not so clean atmosphere fool you. Place has a B rating but the food gets an A from me. I only tried the steamed pork buns because that's what I was in the mood for at the time but the other dishes people where eating looked fantastic. The pork bun was so well seasoned, the pork melted in my mouth. The broth in the bun was savory, I could taste a hint on ginger in it. It was just perfect, but I gave them the three stars for the wait and being skipped. I had only one order to go and there where many people after me whom ordered more items as well as steamed buns but was taken care of before I was. Although, the cooks were pleasant, I felt as if that was not cool at all. Because of that, I don't know if I would go back. Maybe with another person but probably not by myself. So, if you are in town and want to try some authentic Chinese pork buns, I'd say give this place a try (if you don't mind the wait), affordable and delicious. read more

Golden Mall - 8 for 4 not bad - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

Coming here feels like a small trip to Taiwan or China, a place where Mandarin is spoken, small stools, and a quick bowl of noodles or dumplings are consumed. FOOD: There are a lot of choices but we ate at two places: Lanzhou Ramen and a Shanghainese place. The Lanzhou places is downstairs and the Shanghainese place is upstairs. The Shanghainese place we got soup dumplings, "old duck noodles" (lots of duck organs like liver and blood), and pan fried dumplings. The Lanzhou place I had sparerib noodles but ramen style, by accident. All was good. Keep the appetite up. Don't let the language barrier get you. This is the real Chinatown of New York, not Canal Street. Find somebody to help translate or speak slowly and clearly, and you'll be well rewarded! read more

Golden Mall - Sparerib Lanzhou Ramen - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is literally foodie heaven I'm not kidding , it is in this run down place like this hole in a wall. You probably dont expect anyting from a shappy place like this, but let me tell u this is what it is EXACTLY like in china. Dirty cramped shops with the most authentic food. I was born in china so trust me, you have to come here for authentic chinese food. Don't look at the outside. When you first walk in there is a Sichuang place which is where im from and their spicy duck is SOO good. They also have beef tribes and other "weird' chinese meat organs lol. If you walk a ittle in there is Xi'an famou foods which a lot of you probaby know. If you come here you HAVE to get the lamb burger and the pori burger. To me lamb is better because im sheepy like that (Ha, get it? No? ok nvm ;( ) they are also really known for their Xi'an noodles. But i havent tried those yet because my friend Mike Chen (An AMAZING youtuber) who is from Xi'an told me they are actually not authentic. So he told me to just get the lamb burgers here. I wouldn't recommen here for a date lol but if you are cming here with friends or didning alone its good. Prices are very cheap as well. Also dumpling shop where you can choose your own ingredients. Im not a huge fan of dumplings but i heard its good. Bring lots of money! read more

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One of the best value hotpot in Flushing is here, down in this basement/mall. Unlimited all you can eat hotpot and all you can drink soda/water. All you have to do is sit down and say ma la hotpot and they will immediately bring out the hotpot and everything else ready to start the hotpot feast. You bet they'll fire out all the food for you. No menus, no need to select one by one what you want. If you want more shrimp, beef, etc. just let them know and it will arrive on your table in a few seconds. There's the sauce station you can mix up your sauce. The service is lightening fast. You can even wear your PJ's here and you won't look like an idiot. The half spicy and half non-spicy broth was amazing broth. I didn't really need the extra sauce from the sauce station to make the food any tastier. I can't believe including tips and everything else the bill came out to be exactly $20 per person, that's $20 well spent. read more

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This place has the best and one of the cheapest Chinese foods!!!! Although the place seems small and a bit crowded but they definitely have great food Today, I went to the store that was all the way in the back, the fuzhounese one My friend and I got the wonton soup and the peanut butter noodles They're very simple dishes but definitely delicious read more

Golden Mall - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is more of a basement alley than a mall. Evidently the oldest food court in Flushing. It is painfully authentic. The atmosphere is grubby, crammed and unsanitized. You did not come here to look for McDonalds. This is the real deal. The thoroughfare is barely wide enough for 2 people to cross paths without excusing each other. Most of the stalls here seem to specialize in Szechuan cuisine. Ingrish is not spoken here either. LOL. read more

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This review is for the AYCE hot pot only located in golden mall No frills AYCE hot pot for 20 bucks flat. Its also unlimited soft drinks too, soooo ayce and drink? anyway when i say no frills this place really is no frills. located in golden mall this stall turned hotpot restaurants consists of tables beat up looking couches, a tiny counter with a mishmash of sauces and condiments, and garnishes and a dingy looking hot plate with a pot of ma la tang put on top of it. The selection is pretty standard as well. Beef, lamb, tripe, fish, shrimp, crab, along with vegetables and a variety of processed meats. The staff here barely speaks english so pointing and gesturing maybe the best way to communicate if you don't speak any chinese. with all that being said, the no frills attitude of this restaurant equates to you saving money on your bill, 20 dollars for ayce hot pot in flushing is pretty much as cheap as it gets here. the quality is not bad, beef and lamb are pretty flavorful and consistent. if you're not in the mood for ayce, the original xi an famous foods is located here as well read more

Tried food from 4 different stalls. Ordered lamb and squash pan fried dumpling from Tian Jin Dumpling stall. It was yummy, flavorful but too salty. Ordered lamb burger & cold noodles from Lan Zhou Pulled Noodle stall. Lamb burger took really long to make, it was good but too salty, would be nice if they added cumin to it. Cold noodles were okay, I don't recommend it because the sauce tasted weird and a bit bland. Got a lamb pancake from the main entrance stall, and lamb noodle soup from "Lamb Noodle Soup stall. read more

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I really can't wait to go back. If Flushing wasn't so damn far I would definitely make at least a biweekly trip here. Finding it was a bit hard, google maps was a block off. We walked in and took a look around settling at the hot pot place. For less than $20 a person we were treated to a bowl of half spicy half regular broth and an huge assortment of meats/veggies. You also got unlimited soda/tea which I took full advantage of. Everything they gave us tasted fresh and was pretty good. The waitress kept coming over asking if we wanted more of anything but the initial setting was more than enough. I'm not sure exactly what kind of fish it was but the whitefish was really good, it plumped up in the broth and was probably my favorite item. I've never had tripe before so I decided to try it, I wasn't a huge fan but it was really a lot less strange than I expected. I'm planing my next trip out to Flushing and the Golden Mall is definitely on my list of stops. While the hot pot was good I think next time I'll try some of the other stalls, everything looked absolutely delicious. read more

Golden Mall - 41st Road Side Entrance - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

I don't know the stall number or name of the place where I picked up a plate of 12 dumplings. But the place is right next door (around the corner) from the Xi'an Famous Foods stall. The dumplings were pretty darn tasty and full of meat. Lots of green onions in the meat and a bit too salty, but definitely worth to get! Too bad they don't give you a bowl of noodles and some soup to eat it with! read more

Golden Mall - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

This seems to be an old Chinese/Asian mall in Flushing, where you should be able to find anything, ranging from all kinds of meat, cooked Asian food, Asian movie CDs, massages, clothes, jewellery and things that I am not even aware of. Go and explore all the small food joints that come with their associated legacy. Every tiny joint you see has a story associated. Explore and enjoy. Also, do not forget to buy the candies. read more

This place located at the basement of Golden mall have about 15-20 food stall, is ghetto, is dodgy and the buzz around it is amazing, every time I go I seen people obviously not from the area. Lore by the buzz and good reviews whether from the internet or from NY Times/ Village voice. The piece of printed paper they holding and their struggling to read the Chinese only menu is a dead give away. Most of the stall keepers speaks few or no English. They might seen indifferent but bare in mind, the prices is low and their profit margin is slim, they can only turn a profit by making up in volume. So be courteous, if you haven't decide what you want to yet, please stand to the side, let other customer order 1st. As ghetto as this might seen, this is a pretty safe area to go. For all those who have a sense of adventure and like to try something new give this place a shot and you wouldn't be disappointed. Every time I go, I have flash back of my trips to China. The warm people I met and the fantastic food I had. read more

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Boo I ended up eating Lanzhou since I didn't know where to go - I am not to into their dumplings. Too much dough - super thick. After ordering, I discovered Xi'an - I guess that's the most popular stall, right? WTF - I seriously, need to find someone that can read in Chinese or someone who knows where to eat here and what to order. read more

This place is a freaking awesome place When you go downstairs your in shock. Down there are 10-12 little different Chinese food from different regions of China. Amazing and cheap. Go see Mr Chu in the back, his restaurant rocks. Everything is so good here. Cheap, real Chinese food. WOW read more

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Let me start this review by saying I do not consider myself a foodie. I've read some other reviews saying how much foodies love this place. Didn't realize foodies love unsanitary conditions! I'm 100 percent open to trying new things however! New foods in new places. Anyways I will continue... We walk in and there are drunk men lined on the stairs just loitering and making inappropriate comments!! Waking into the basement I will tell you just a few things I unfortunately saw.. 1. Yellow liquid dripping from the ceiling 2. Multiple mop buckets just hanging out in the hall 3. A child rolling on the floor 4. HUMIDITY 5. Over flowing garbage cans 6. Stale water in puddles on the floor 7. Dirty tables Now i'm sure there is more, but I blocked it from my memory. Safe to say I won't be coming back!!!!! read more

My fave place to get really really authentic Szechuan spicy food!! I love love love their ma la tang. The sweating, sniffling and crying is so worth eating that red broth! For only $5! The hotpot there is amazing as well. It's all you can eat for $15! Cheap great dinner is ALWAYS a good thing! Anthony Bourdain rocks for putting this place on the map! read more

Golden Mall - ma la tang - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

A great mix of Asian food. Whatever you're in the mood for you'll find here. From soup, to noodles to, dumplings, hand pulled noodles, and even egg crepes. It's such a hidden gem. But if you're squeamish this is not the spot for you. Although my very squeamish and crazy about hygiene husband was able to eat the food without running for the hills. That did not stop him from telling people about how great the food was, but would be better if you couldn't see where you were lol. A must eat food court in Flushing imo. Go there! read more

I came to this mall after seeing it on a few food shows on vice. I was told they had the best dumplings and pork buns. So my wife and I checked it out. I was a little nervous walking in because I thought it was the wrong place. Once we walked up the stairs I saw a small Chinese restaurant that was packed, not one open chair. So I figured this was the place. All the writing was in Chinese and every person in there eating was Chinese. A little intimidating. So I pointed at the pork buns and ordered that, 4.50. What a steal. While I was waiting for that I saw a vendor in the mall with all these exotic weird looking foods. So I ordered this dumpling sandwich looking thing that the man said had beef in it. I also ordered a fried looking fritter that the man said was a tulip. Now I couldn't understand a word he said but that's what I got out of it. I took a bite out of the dumpling sandwich and it was incredible. It was a very nice asian,ginger,garlic,sesame oil, beef filling. Delicious, and the dumpling was crunchy on the outside and soft after that. It was like a pillow of heaven. The fritter was also great even though I don't know what it was. When we where done with that, the pork buns where ready. They came out extremely hot, after we let it cool down I ate one. Omg best pork bun I've ever had. Just melted in your mouth and the meat inside tasted fantastic. I want to go back to flushing and explore everything else this mall has to offer. I saw a lot of people eating soup so I think I might try that next time. read more

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The only mall on earth where you need to show a receipt in order pee. What a way to keep customers away. read more

This is a location of almost religious significance to NYC foodies. Its dingy, down-to-earth vibe belies its location of some of the best Chinese food in the city. It is home to the original Xi'an Famous Foods. I hear it is better than the other Xi'an Famous Foods, but I just can't bring myself to Flushing and use valuable gastric real estate to have what I can find in Manhattan. I really like the lamb and squash dumplings from Tianjin Dumplings. It's $6 for twelve, which is eyeball-bulging when used to Manhattan prices. And they are some of the best dumplings you will ever have. Remember to load up on the sauce. Lam Zhou Handmade Noodle is quite a spectacle, as you can see them making the dough and pulling it into noodles right there. And they are wicked tasty. Away from the main food area is Nutritious Lamb Noodles, and while the nutritional content is debatable, you cannot deny that it is delicious. Ideally, you will come here on an empty stomach, with a large group of friends, and try a bit of everything. read more

This place is depressing. The top floor isn't bad, but it's so busy and the quarters are so tight, you'll have people shoving into you, or feel rushed. The basement is where the more well-known food stands are (including Xi'an Famous Foods and Tianjin Dumplings). But it's just ugly low ceilings, dingy floors with garbage bags from the stalls in the hallways, broken chairs, and dim, depressing fluorescent lighting. There's also a few other food stalls here too, but nothing worth venturing for. You'll find much better food options at the New World Mall food court. read more

Don't let the dodgy steps into the basement deter you. This place has some of the best food in Flushing. I went three times (1 hour, three trains from manhattan) in one week because the food was so good. read more

Golden Mall - Dumplings from the in the back. Tasty. - Food Court Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I had trouble finding the names of the individual stalls within the food court, so this review will be of the overall food in the food court. Top of the line as far as Chinese food goes. The jianbing was incredibly flavorful and fresh, and I liked the addition of sausage even though that's not the most purist way of making jianbing. The pumpkin tongyuan was tasty, although I can't say I really tasted much pumpkin flavor and it just tasted like good tongyuan. Although there isn't much space and the inside is somewhat dirty, the stalls inside Golden Shopping Mall contain some of the best Chinese food I've ever had. read more

Long before the mainstream portal was lifted for all of the hipsters, foodie nerds, and fanboy/girl bandwagon seekers, Golden Mall was and still remains a collection of dive worthy food stalls. It is a nightmare for clean freaks, a chore for olfactics, and intimidating for fans exclusive to sesame chicken and egg foo young. For anyone who has spent a significant amount of time in Asia, this is a place of nostalgia. And for that reason alone, I find myself here often at Golden Mall. A pretentious place it is not. Seating is scarce and the bathrooms are fierce. Check your eating ego at the door and have your cash ready. I highly recommend going with someone who can speak Mandarin, with a special emphasis to those who can read Chinese. Pointing only gets folks so far, especially when some of the stalls lack picture menus, English descriptions, or dishes to reference for curious visitors. I highly discourage a group of more than 4, as it gets pretty tight in this basement. Weekend traffic alone means a stool with a table top anywhere is a valuable commodity. Napkins might be necessary as well, for the occasional wipe down or the skimpy bits provided by most of the food stall staff. Folks will agree, despite it's unremarkable appearance, this bank of regional Chinese food has started a real buzz in the Queens community. Powerhouse Xi'an Famous Foods (http://www.yelp.com/biz/xian-famous-foods-flushing) had it's start here, with a little help from Bourdain and a loyal following of western Chinese seeking food fans. Lamb Noodle Soup (http://www.yelp.com/biz/lamb-noodle-soup-flushing), which didn't even have a sign when it first started is now slowly becoming a frequent destination for it's amazing broth and handpulled noodles. Speaking of handpulled noodles, how could anyone forget the growing Lanzhou(http://www.yelp.com/biz/lanzhou-handmade-noodle-flushing-2) chain around NYC or the incredible Chengdu Heaven (http://www.yelp.com/biz/chengdu-heaven-flushing)? How about the underrated Guizhou Niurou Fen (http://www.yelp.com/biz/guizhou-beef-new-york) or the Lao Wang Ji dumpling and fishball stall? There are warm fuzzies and moments of awe whenever I'm here. I know some stalls have come and gone (come back Hou Yi Taiwanese Food!), but I hope to see this place continue to thrive and never lose it's gritty character. $10 and a curious palate will result in something delicious and potentially exotic, since when it comes to food courts / mall foods in Flushing, it doesn't get much better than Golden Mall. read more

Right so Golden Shopping Mall won't be done in one sitting. But everyone's gotta start somewhere. I bet almost everyone who has reviewed this place positively is a multiple repeat customer and that's what you will be once you've eaten here. There is a lot to take in on the first visit. Let's start with the setting - The main food court is in the basement and looking at the outside you feel like you're going down to do something illegal - maybe buy a black market human heart or to get your iphone jailbroken by the guys who most likely made it back in mainland china. Get past the ambience if you can't then don't go here.. it pisses me off to see visitors who have seen Bourdain or Zimmern and come here expecting it to have changed. It hasn't and it's narrow and it has no ambience. These are hard working families that run these establishments and the last thing any of us want to see is your disapproving look and chatter of not clean, no space to sit, lets go somewhere else. It breaks my heart for the businesses that try their best to create authentic cuisine that is provided in a NYC food safety certified environment. Just don't come - You will miss out on a dining experience of a lifetime but rather not cramp an already cramped spot with your un-decisiveness. Try New World Mall up the street which is more americanized and has some of the same stalls. Right onto the food and honestly that's all there is to talk about. This place has no ambience, no waiter service it's all about the food and thats what i like in my food courts. You know its good when people come there to eat for the food and not for the ambience. It's even better if people have to struggle a bit to eat there and it's still packed. Most of the restaurants now have bilingual menus but don't expect the staff to be able to explain whats in a dish. Pictures are common and help. I usually start with dumplings from Xie Family Dishes. The pork and shallots are a fav followed closely by the Veg and Beef varieties. Order your Dumplings and sit down - in a bowl add vinegar, soy sauce, the garlic paste (a must - if it's not in sight ask for it) and chilli oil w/ flakes. Once your dumplings get there give them a good bath in the soy mix bowl and keep popping till the plate is over. Since the food court is popular and space is limited you can't take food from one stall and sit at another even if your friends are eating there. Seats are only for customers. It gets a bit messy if you're in a big group and everyone wants something different but then grab it all to go and head out to a surrounding park or sit on the library steps across the road. After that it's usually over to the Langzhou Handmade noodles stand for some duck noodle soup. The duck is bbqed with a crispy skin and that rich duck meat taste in a clear bone broth (which quickly turns red with many spoons of chili oil) with veggies. The noodles are well hand made and the perfect compliment to the meat and soup. I sometimes grab some sweet dumplings from Xie if i'm craving a sugar taste and to end it all i grab a take away from Chengdu Heavenly snacks. Either their dan dan noodles or the spicy chengdu cold noodles for later. Can't come all this way and leave empty handed. Remember to say Xie Xie (thank you in chinese). It's a nice little gesture for a bomb ass culinary experience. There is no alcohol served in the food court so either grab a beer/soju from a corner liquor store or bring your own. Here are some resources which will help familiarize you with the space and environment. http://newyork.seriouseats.com/images/basement%20map-1.pdf http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2010/08/what-to-eat-in-flushings-golden-shopping-mall.html read more

Hilarious. Asian food court. Like at any mall in America. Only Asian. I went with a friend. She's Chinese but can't read Chinese. I'm Korean, so let's just say that I obviously had no idea wtf was going on. We, uh, had some problems figuring out how to order. Despite the fact that we're both Asian. Hint, for three or four of the dozen places, there's a single cashier behind you. Just start pointing at shit and she'll help you figure it out. Hopefully. Non-Asian people, I highly recommend that you bring a fluent Chinese-speaker. Doesn't have to be Chinese, as we were totally schooled on the ordering system by this white dude who literally everyone there seemed to know. I called him the Mayor of Golden Mall. Anyway, there are like a dozen places to order from here. And they're all pretty awesomely authentic Asian. I can only really vouch for the Korean joint (menu seemed authentic, but I didn't try anything from there). The point is, we ordered food from three or four places. We spent $20, combined. We left stuffed, and with enough leftovers for two meals. God bless Asian food. Oh one star removed because they started using an intercom system to call out orders that were ready to be picked up from the window, and holy crap it was LOUD. Really, REALLY f-ing LOUD. read more

Someone on the Talk Threads mentioned that the Golden Mall basement food stands are kind of scary. Well, except for the prevailing thought while I was there that I may get chloroformed, kidnapped and sold, for a very very high price because I am all kinds of hunky man, on the white slave market, I never had that thought. Granted I did not eat anything except for two cans of ginger ale. But from walking around, especially to the dumpling place, the food looked amazing. But oy vey was it hot down there. Yes, we were able to sit where the A/C vent was right on top of us, but it really did not help. Even if Gunga Din was running around offering water to me, it wouldn't have helped. But I'll say this: if Anthony Bourdain can love this place, then you can as well. PS okay i admit, the entrance, on the side, to get in is a little shady. read more

Many of you have heard of New World Food Court and I think it justifiably desires a visit for both the variety and quality of food. In fact, it would be my go to place for delicious Asian food packed into one space when coming to Flushing...Until I visited the basement of the Golden Shopping Mall. Packed into a unassuming basement off Main St, this food court holds the first Xi'an Famous Foods, the famous Tianjin Dumpling House, as well as a $19 all-you-can-eat hotpot place and a savory Chinese crepe shop. Every one of these places would merit a visit on their own so all of them packed into one tiny basement makes this food court a destination. Tianjin Dumpling House is one of the best dumpling experiences you will find anywhere. Lots of interesting combinations such as seabass, chicken and broccoli, pork and turnip. Also has a board with all of their ingredients where you can choose up to three ingredients to make your own dumpling. The taste is amazing. There is also a new savory Chinese crepe place in the food court which churns out amazingly tasty crepes. They only do a few versions of their signature crepe which basically includes egg, onions, sweet Chinese sausage, and a crispy wonton. They aren't shy about adding sriracha sauce so if you want some spice it's there for you. Haven't tried the aforementioned hotpot place but at $19 for unlimited food it'll be pretty hard to pass up if you're looking for a deal. Minus one star for the surroundings. It's a little small, dark, and dingy but that's no reason to consider missing out on this food paradise. read more

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Flushing Appreciate Day, Stop 1 - The venue: Golden Shopping Mall The DL: Claustrophobia-inducing, hard-to-find-grimy "mall" located on Main Street Flushing containing delicious food stalls that serve some of the best Chinese noms around. This is about as authentic an experience as you can get without having to travel to China - annoying tourists included! The must try: Honestly, every stall is a worthwhile experience, though my two personal favorites are Tianjin Dumpling House and Lanzhou Handmade Noodles (haven't tried the hot pot places yet, but they'll undoubtedly be on the list when I do). The verdict: 4/5. Cheap, fast, delicious, authentic. Not good for large groups, germaphobes, claustrophobes, or people who want to sit. read more

Good Stuff!! Unless were taken by local or read on Yelp, this place is a treasure hunt! Oh yeah, Anthony Bourdain show! lol Hidden from your normal window shopping eyes, the bottom floor is a good eats! Found our way around Flushing, you would never go hungry here. There something for everyone, from meat, veggie, seafood, delicacy eater and more. This place is like being in Asia. There are stalls after stalls of food offering, with few seats per spot. You will never be eating alone, as there always a crowd walking trying to decide what and where to eat. This can be a bit cramp if you are used to having more space. I am glad we found this location as we have visited here few times. I hope you will enjoy your time here and find your good eats! read more

First there was buzz on chow.com and I knew I had to get there, then in the Village Voice, and by the time it got in the New York Times I had to head over before things got tainted, gringofied, or had a red hook or DOH situation and got shut down completely. It was a family outing to the Golden Mall and we were so pumped for an adventure. Down the stairs and into a maze of food stalls we went, nary a white person in sight. The first stall we went to was number 36, Xi'an snacks for the cold noodles and lamb burger. Articles about this stall mentioned the Muslim influence in this province of China that definitely shows itself in the food. Specifically, the cumin in the lamb burgers is a hint at this fusion. These ground lamb sandwiches are spicy and flavorful and really cheap. As much as the lamb makes this trip worth taking- the liang pi cold noodles are incredibly addicting with a unique flavor coming from the chili oil and special vinegar. The texture of the noodles is also great. Its really saucy and messy; its hard not to make a mess. Next door to this stall on the right is a stand that I do not believe has a number (I asked a lady working there what number stall it was for identification purposes and she proceeded to write down her cell phone number for me) You can watch the different steps in their dumpling making process- there is one gappy toothed guy who stuffs the dumplings and is so smiley you can't help but smile back. So these dumplings are 8 for $2 and stuffed with pork and chives. They are damn good. Put some chili oil and hot sauce from the tables and they are perfection. On another trip there I bought a frozen pack of 60 for $10, I am sure I will love them. A good thing to know is that there is a dude who sells beer outside the mall. A lot of these spicy foods go perfectly with a cold beer. And there is no problem with drinking in the stalls, many do that anyway. Since it was a hot summer day we skipped a lot of the delicious looking hot pot or homemade noodles soup stalls. We got the dan dan noodles at the Chengdu Heaven stalls- the first one on your left when you walk in. The noodles had quite a kick and a great flavor. My parents ventured to eat the mixed meat cold salad, but it was a little too offaly for me. The people at this stall really do not speak English at all. Chow.com recommended bringing a Spicy & Tasty menu to the stall to show them what you want. Back outside the mall and a few doors down is another smaller mall with food stalls. One stall serves bing (savory stuffed fried thing) and giant dumpling things that are convenient, cheap, and great tasting. So, in conclusion, its a great adventure and food experience. The liang pi noodles in particular rocked my world. I am a big Flushing fan and would recommend to anyone to take the trek over there. The end. read more

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The golden mall is very easy to find although it is located in a basement. To my surprise I only imagined that places like these only existed in Asia. The holy Grail of authentic Asian cuisine, multiple food stalls await you, all unique and small in size, but all big in flavor. Visiting the golden mall it is a must If you are into freshly made hand pulled noodles, either in soups, stir-fried, dumplings, etc., this place is for you. Yes I have seen better looking joints then this, but the unique part about the Golden mall is that they provide you with unique dishes and food options from different regions in China and conveniently place them all in one centralized location. Think of it as a small food market where they prepare greatness. If you are into freshly made dumplings of all sorts, from lamb, to pork, to beef with scallions, to Seabass, this place is for you! This is not your ordinary pork fried rice -chicken with broccoli type of joint, this is where you'll find the authentic stuff. If you are into general Tso chicken or lo mein stay away from here this golden gem is not for you. The hand pulled noodles soups, dumplings, and the pork or lamb burgers (or both) are a must when you visit the Golden mall of greatness. Get your ass over here if you are into good eats. read more

There's about 10 stalls and 100 things to eat here, but I check-in for the one and only: Mala tang (literal translation is 'spicy hot'). I also refer to it as the Chinese crazy pot, cuz it's Chinese and quite crazy O_o I would estimate about the 4th stall on the left, Lao Ma Mala Tang, is where you'll find this madness. What it is, is basically already-cooked shabu shabu ingredients thrown in a 16oz. bowl with your choice of spicy broth (no spice, little spice, medium spice, and I'd SERIOUSLY advise you to stop here). For $5, the bowl contains, but not limited to: shredded seaweed, veggies, black fungus, gourd, sliced potato, tofu, tofu skin, fried tofu, vermicelli, and rice cake. With extra $, you can add meat of choice, spam, fish, mushroom, and maybe other ingredients I forgot. I find this extremely addicting. And on days when I can't think of what to eat, I'd just get a bowl of this cuz it has everything! Recommended for cold days especially! read more

I don't think you'll find a better selection of Chinese cuisines anywhere else on this side of the world. Hell, even if you go to China, you might not find this combination of various regions all under one roof! Although, it is probably the sketchiest place ever and the bathroom is absolutely disgusting. I find it hilarious that some of these places got a higher health rating than Per Se, lmao. But who cares, the food is so good, you will keep coming back! There is something for everyone here - Lanzhou-style hand pulled noodles, Tianjin-style dumplings, Xi'an-style noodles, Cantonese hot pot, and many more! My favorite joints here: Tianjin Dumpling House - The dumplings here are absolutely perfect. Each dumpling is delicately wrapped in a perfectly thin skin, and there is a perfectly-seasoned amount of broth inside each one. The meat is also amazing. These are the best dumplings you'll find in New York, if not the country! Get the #A2 (Lamb and Squash), but the beef dumplings are good too. Xi'an Famous Foods - The original Xi'an Famous location, prices are good, but it's funny because they're the only place here that calculates sales tax. If you want water, go next door and get it for a dollar instead of a dollar + change. Get the liang pi or any spicy lamb or oxtail noodles! Lanzhou Hand Pulled Noodle - One of the older hand-pulled noodle joints in the area, this place always has generous portions for extremely low prices! Delicious broth nestles perfectly prepared noodles and meats. The roast duck, oxtail, or lamb noodles are great! Watching them make the noodles is hypnotic. Lamb Noodle Soup - This one is upstairs, and it took me a few minutes to locate it. I had to ask someone in broken English/Chinese where it was haha. The lamb noodle soup comes with a hefty portion of hand-cut noodles, vermicelli, and a third type of thin, rough noodle that I've actually never had, in a bowl of hearty, milky lamb broth with chunks of flavorful lamb. And all for only $5 for a small size! I usually come here to get a plate of dumplings and a bowl of noodles. Definitely come by here the next time you're in the area. You could sample all of China for under $20! read more

It's been freezing cold here in New York for a couple of days now....God!!! when will it end...can't take it anymore...but then again, watching the news I was so glad I don't live upstate, or in Chicago or Wisconsin or Canada where the weather is seriously unbearable ...bitter cold...with 3 ft of snow....I'll take our weather anytime.... Time for a really Authentic hot and spicy Sichuan "Mala Soup"....and there is only one place to get it.....where ? at the Golden Shopping Mall...in Flushing....made famous by the extraordinary Chef Anthony Bourdain......reminds me of the small stalls in Kowloon Tong....Go down a flight of stairs in this tiny basement and you'll come across an array of stalls....each have their own specialty and believe me I've been to almost all the stalls...but there is one stall # 15 that serves the Four Seasons Noodles/ Mala Soup...HOT & SUPER SPICY...perfect for this kind of weather...which consists of Shredded Beef in fresh pepper, chili pepper, sichuan peppercorns, assorted vegetables, baby bokchoy, chinese cabbage, seaweeds, tofu... Very affordable too ..a big bowl for $5.50..They also serve it with Lamb..it was so spicy, left my tongue & mouth feeling a bit numb.. Took the # 44 bus from my office after work at Sutphin Blvd to Flushing with Samantha, my co worker....just to have this Super Soup. It's all worth the trip....right outside around the corner is my bus to go home ....the # 58 to Elmhurst...before heading home had to pass by Wang Shen Muslim Snacks (forgot the stall#) for the Lamb Burger Sandwich for my husband and Xian Famous Foods,Stall # 36 for that famous Lian Pi noodles for my daughter Camille.... read more

Golden Mall is straight up nasty, dirty, dingy, and not for the faint of heart. Those A graded health inspections? Probably photoshopped or pirated. English? Hellllll no, Ni Hao Ma bitches! But guess what though sucka? if you want some good cheap authentic, regionalized Chinese food, Golden Mall's got that. When you walk down the stairs, you feel like you're walking somewhere shady. The floors look like they've never been cleaned, but you quickly forget as you see the plethora of food options. You then ask yourself, how can so many people fit in here? Well those Chinos, some 1+ billion, they know how to fit things in tight spaces (that's what she said). You'll need $8 tops in here to get full. Tons of food choices and food stalls. Look past the visual bomb that is Golden Mall and embrace the culinary explosion in your mouth. read more

FIFTEEEEEEEEEEN REVIEWS for a sketchy basement where NO ONE speaks English???????????? as apparently EVERYONE else can tell you, the liang pi noodles are a gustatory godsend. i'm not sure who to blame first for pissing on my I-thought-I-discovered-something-AWESOME-that-no-one-else-in-New-York-knows-about parade, Anthony Bourdain, or Yelp.. but thanks for screwing over any shred of a chance I had at pretension. read more

No one in New York, particularly in or around Queens, has an excuse to moan about high-priced food. Just hop on the 7 and go till the end of the line and you can eat like a king for under $10. Of course, that doesn't include the price of dry cleaning to keep your clothes from smelling like donkey balls -- and make no mistake, they will. This place is a a full-on sensory assault. It's dirty, cramped, humid, noisy, and poorly ventilated to boot. The food, however, more than makes up for it. I guess if you want sane and sanitary you can head across the harbor to the newport mall in jersey. I got hand-pulled noodles, from one place, dumplings from another, and the piéce de résistance, cold flat noodles with tofu. Do not miss. The cool noodles, cucumbers, tofu, and beansprouts drenched in a spicy cumin sauce were an ideal counterpoint to the stifling atmosphere. Washed it all down with a lukewarm orange Fanta. The only downside was the massive MSG headache I got the following day. Nonetheless, I'll be back. read more

I have stupidly mistaken the Flushing Mall for a Golden Mall. And there I was in Flushing Mall, wondering why the food wasn't as good as what the yelpers claimed it to be. Now that I've found the REAL Golden Mall, I whole heatedly agree with all the positive reviews put on this place. Although the setting, presentation and atmosphere may not be up to par, the quality and value of food is unmatched, pure and simple. I wouldn't recommend bring your loved ones here for a romantic evening. Even with that said, I highly recommend you give this place a go when you are in flushing. read more

I went out to Flushing for some Sunday Chinese food, and first tried the New World Mall Food Court for my rookie experience. However, we decided to just stop by Golden Mall afterwards to check it out. I read some reviews that said it was unapproachable, but I had no problems, as almost all stalls had translations, and the setting was casual. We split some pork/cabbage dumplings at Tian Jin (12 for $3), which were freshly boiled upon ordering. I mixed together their chili oil and soy sauce to create a salty, spicy mixture with a nice texture from the chili's. The dumplings were really great, with soft casings and well-seasoned meat inside. So while the food court at the New World Mall has everything, it also has everyone. Golden Mall was much quieter, much easier to get a seat, seemed much more off-the-radar, much more transporting, and so I liked it just as much as New World Mall Food Court. read more