Walked in ~6pm on a Sunday. The bar counter only has 5 seats. Joined the wait line for dining and was seated in ~10min (the two parties ahead did not show). There is a kiosk for takeout. Team is very friendly and answered question about the menu. Got the chicken and lourou fan bento and the dry beef noodle bento. Each bento comes with popcorn chicken, tea egg, and classic side dish (braised nappa cabbage and noodle). There is also unlimited pickled cabbage, chili oil, and sweet cold tea available. Food and drink are delicious and authentic. Not sure whether dining in vs take out is more worth it for the price. For example, the chicken and lourou fan rice bento is ~$25 when dining in, but ~$16 (but no popcorn chicken, tea, etc) when taking out. read more

Gulp - Spicy Beef Dry Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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usually there's a line and the only option is to go but we came around 3:40 pm and were able to dine in (there are only about 5 seats) got the combo and they were super generous with the sauce. honestly if i wasn't flying i would've taken the remaining to go. the popcorn chicken was so elite. crispy on the outside & super juicy inside - v similar to what i've had in taiwan cucumber salad was l flavorful and garlicky!! really refreshing and crunchy with a nice balance to the other items. read more

Gulp - Braised Pork Dry Noodles Combo - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Small Authentic Taiwanese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Long Island City. Took me a while to get here since parking is an absolute nightmare however I had Jury Duty today so why not two birds with one stone. This is a no brainer if you're in the area. Fantastic lineup of all the typical Taiwanese eats and everything is made fresh. I dined in but the endless pickups simply told me everyone is onto this. Their playlist is even Taiwanese. Staff is very energetic and very friendly. I only wish the prices were like Taiwan lol but reality of NY prices is a bit intimidating. No matter, this is a great spot. read more

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Believe in the hype, Gulp deserves all the praise that it gets and the food is absolutely delicious. I ordered the spicy beef noodles and loved every bite. The homemade chili sauce accompanied with it is also delicious. Do you know that if you dine in on one of the five seats available, you have to purchase a set so it also comes with tea, a side, & pickled cabbage. It is indeed absolutely delicious & a must try. Do note that the seats are first come first serve & that they open at 6 PM. Last but certainly not least, the employee Stella was so sweet and attentive despite being very busy. She honestly made the dining experience even better I would 100% come back. read more

My Taiwanese friend said this is one of the few restaurants in NYC that actually serve authentic Taiwanese food so I had to give it a try since I was in the area. We arrived around ~1pm on a weekday and there were seats available for dine-in but we opted for takeout because we weren't that hungry and their dine-in menu only consists of $20+ combos that include a main, popcorn chicken, a few sides and a drink. Don't worry about finding somewhere to sit down and eat at if you opt for take-out! There's a food hall conveniently located a few blocks away with tables available for dining. Lu rou fan- Loved this!! The flavor and consistency of the sauce is exactly what it's supposed to taste like. Braised beef noodles- Absolutely loved the springiness of the noodles and the depth of the aromatic soup. The beef was very tender and was braised properly because the meat fell apart as soon as I bit into it. Bok choy to the rescue in helping mellow out the heaviness of the meat and broth. Aside from the delicious and authentic food, the service was also very friendly and quick. I ordered at the kiosk up front and got my order within 10 mins after I ordered. I do think the beef noodle soup, although tasty, was a bit overpriced but the Lu rou fan was definitely worth it. It is highly likely I'll be back if I'm ever in the mood for Taiwanese food. read more

Gulp - Braised beef noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Warning it is a very small shop with only 5 high chairs facing the kitchen so if you don't come at a lucky time, wait can easily be 30mins if you're waiting for people to finish up as food does take awhile come too. Luckily I only waited a few minutes for a table but long time for food. Got the beef combo set for each of us and it was $30 each, more expensive than previous menu (!!) but the combo set does includes a super super small chicken soup cup, iced tea (meh), popcorn chicken (the best thing here!), and bowl of noodles/veggies. The beef in the soup was veryyyy tender (amazing) and noodles were delicious too. And the combo set had a lot of food included so even though it's more pricey at $30 you'll still definitely be filled! Other combo sets with chicken or pork over rice were like $25. There's no menu just a QR (https://www.gulpjiabun.com/jiabun-dinein-menu-classic-taiwanese-food) The service however was quite bad (at least only from the front desk girl!). The other girls and guys working in the back were great with providing noodle refill, takeout bags, and friendly! Just the front desk girl that was giving a little bit of a fresh snarky vibe ever since the beginning when we were looking for the menu on the kiosk since there were no physical menus and got scolded that since we're dining in we shouldn't look there but did not tell us anything else. Tables were also still dirty as she only picked trays up and barely wiped. When we ordered, we said we both wanted the same noodle combo and she judgingly said in a tone that implied we should've known better, that we both need to order a combo set but that's exactly what we said?? Anyways, at the end, we wanted take out containers and bag which the guy so kindly and detail oriented packed everything in separate containers so nice. When paying my friend asked for the thicker bag to carry the food and she rudely said the thin plastic thank you bags were enough while at the same time when other guy kindly gave me two for me and the friend. Overall the front lady just didn't seem friendly. But she was friendly to her regulars. Felt unwelcoming because of this but foods/price is ok read more

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Food is incredible but my most recent visit I told the hostess, after an hour of waiting, that I had to step out to use the bathroom (they don't have one). Within 5 minutes of me going around the corner and back they said my table was ready, then promptly cancelled my spot (check screenshot, it was literally one minute apart) and said I had to get back on line. No love for the food can repair that experience. Good lord. read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I desperately wanted to like this place because I've been on the long search for authentic good Taiwanese food on the east coast. The food is authentic but the bento boxes (at least when you order to go) can really be improved. We ordered the popcorn chicken bento box and was just shocked at how much white rice they give you and little amount of popcorn chicken. The popcorn chicken was nothing special. It also came with vermicelli and this really bland Napa cabbage as sides. Honestly vermicelli as a side is so strange and overload on carbs - I think it'll be better if it was switched out to another vegetable such as bean sprouts, green vegetables, etc.. I was surprised they didn't flavor the white rice with braise pork sauces. With how much competition Gulp has around the neighborhood they really need to improve on their bento box selections. Their breakfast menu actually stands out more to me than their regular menu. The options are pretty affordable. The place has a more casual cafe ambiance than a sit down restaurant ambiance. Maybe if I had dined in it would be a different experience? The photos had looked better for the dined in Bento boxes for some reason. The take out was mediocre. read more

Gulp - Disappointed with the bento box - Popcorn Chicken Bento 鹽酥雞便當 - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Cozy little bar, limited seating, but the best best beef noodle soup in the city!!! Portions are generous; free refills on noodles, tea, and side dishes. Outrageously good price!!! read more

Gulp - Braised Pork Dry Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Gulp is my favorite Taiwanese spot in LIC! I ordered dinner from here twice and each time was amazing so I decided to come in person today for breakfast. Before I talk about breakfast, I'll talk about dinner. They give generous portions for their Lu Rou fan and bento sets. I also like how their pork is lean and not fatty - which is really important for me. They package it well too in quality bags. For breakfast, they serve set menus if you sit in restaurant and it's pleasant being able to see your food made right in front of you. Limited seating but the vibe is kind of eat and leave, so not a big deal. The lady who took our order was also really nice and asked if it was our first time visiting/how we heard about them, which I appreciated because it shows they remember their customers 10/10 highly recommend!!! read more

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Very solid place especially since it's one of the few places in LIC thats open late on a weekday! It was a cold winter night, and I really wanted to have soup, so having their beef noodle soup really hit the spot. Really like how they have these sets, and the one I got came with a free extra serving of noodles to fully utilize the soup. This place is really small (only 5ish seats of bar seating). If you need to use the bathroom, you need to go to the secret bar in the back and use theirs. There were a lot of take out orders, so I imagine this restaurant is manly servicing people who live in the area. My main complaint is that compared to Taiwan, the prices are so much higher. No fault to the restaurant since I'm sure this is a symptom of US and NYC pricing, but if you make a direct comparison food always will taste better when it's better value. Overall would recommend especially as a late night weekday place when there's less competition for dining in seating (waited ~10 minutes). read more

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Outstanding. Be prepared for a bit of a wait if you are planning to sit inside but well worth it. Highly recommend the beef noodle soup set. Add a bit of the pickled greens and let thr soup do the rest. Once again the best version of this I have had in the US. Great service. read more

Gulp - Beef Noodle Soup 牛肉麵 - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Great takeout spot. We came here not realizing that there's only 6 counter seats. Luckily we were able to get seated within 15 minutes. I ordered the beef noodle soup set. It was so much food. The beef was so tender, it was falling apart and melted in my mouth. Staff even offered more noodles at the end if we wanted, but we were already stuffed. There's also a really vibey Japanese record bar in the back for an after-dinner activity. read more

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Delicious food people would love to come back for more with good service Even delivery to enjoy at home too

WOW! This is hands down my favorite taiwanese spot in NYC. Which is high praise because there's a lot of good food in the city that in order to stand out, you have to be extremely good. I love how small and intimate this location is, it feels like I'm back in taiwan. There's only five seats at the bar but you can put your name on the waitlist and grab a drink at their speakeasy in the back. My friends and I didn't wait too long, it was perfect timing cause by the time we finished our drink, our seats were ready. We each got a set (required if dining in and honestly such a great value). They started us off with a sample of their homemade chicken broth which was unlike any broth. So rich and healing. I got the Lu Rou Fan which was my favorite. One of my friends got the beef noodle soup, very flavorful. And my other friend got the half chicken half pork bowl. read more

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I got the dry noodle set and loved the meal! My favorite was the fried chicken side. A lot of the dishes reminded me of some viet dishes and felt very familiar. The place is small inside although it is a great experience to eat here! I would go again. Each set was wonderfully priced with packed flavour! The mushrooms were also amazing from here! I would buy them in bulk if I could! read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

I was quite surprised that I actually loved this place! Their lunch options are a fair price for how filling they are. I tried the dry braised pork noodles and they were delicious. The noodles were the perfect, bouncy texture and the meat was hearty. The popcorn chicken was very crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The breading was the perfect amount, not too much. Im surprised by how good this was! The side is just okay. They're very friendly and the service is great. It's a small place with limited dine in seating. Happy to return! read more

Gulp - Braised Pork Dry Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Small place, great food! Their fried chicken is very flavorful with a great crunch. Their braised pork rice is a good portion and is packed with flavor. Service is quick and chefs are very polite. read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

A really cutely decorated food spot with only a few seats. Luckily I came for an early dinner so I didn't have to wait long, but a line formed pretty quickly after I sat down. The food was tasty, serving classic dishes like braised pork over rice and various noodle dishes. The portions were also decent size too, I left feeling was pretty full. There's also a cool looking speakeasy inside the restaurant itself. I'll have to try check it out when I come back! read more

Gulp is a good Taiwanese spot in LIC with rich and flavorful comfort food. The space is small and service is good, but with only 5 or so seats, I would definitely do takeout if it's dinner time as waits probably get long even though food comes out fast. We tried the lu rou fan (braised pork) lunch combo, and it was very good. It was quite oily though, but that's to be expected. The sides were fun, especially the crispy chicken, light veggies, and refreshing tea. I also had the braised beef noodle soup, their signature. While the noodles and broth were tasty, the beef shank itself wasn't the best cut and leaned a little too cartilage-y for me. One negative, you can only do combos when dining in, which makes it a lot of food (and a bit pricey). Overall, a good meal! Small nitpicks here and there but would come back for round 2. read more

Gulp - Lu Rou Fan Bento 滷肉飯便當 - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Ordered delivery. I got the pork chop with rice and extra pork sauce. The pork chop meal was really good but to charge $4 for extra pork and give so little is kind of crazy. The jasmine tea was OK a little watery. Flavors for the food were good and enjoyed the veggies. read more

Gulp - Pork chop over rice and Jasmine green tea - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Came here on a weekday morning because I've been meaning to try the fan tuan. Looking at the menu online, the takeout menu explicitly has the combo on it. So came in to get that, but when I asked they said the combo was available for dine-in only. Then why would they have it directly on their takeout menu?? A bit annoying. At any rate, just got the fan tuan. It was about $7.50 after tax. The fan tuan, despite looking a bit small (see picture, about the length of two ketchup packets), was pretty thick and filling. The filling itself had all the usual fixings you'd find in a fan tuan, I do wish it came with some sort of sauce though. I added some of my own chili oil and it helped, but find it a bit dry on its own after a few bites. Overall, not sure I'd give this place another try unless someone I know wanted it. But it's one of the few spots open in LIC in the morning that serve some sort of Chinese breakfast so if that's what you're craving this is a decent option. read more

Gulp - Breakfast takeout menu p1 - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

My husband and I came here recently to enjoy an early dinner, and thought it was well worth it! Food: we ordered two sets, the minced pork (added porkchop) and braised pork. Both were delicious, with the braised pork having a little more meat than the minced pork (we were glad to have gotten the cutlet!), but we liked the flavor of the minced pork set a little more. The sides, particularly the fried chicken, were great. Service: super nice and friendly! Food came quickly as well. Ambiance: it's a very small space (4 counter seats and I believe one table for two?) so you may encounter a bit of a wait, but it's worth it. We noticed a lot of people getting takeout as well, which we were surprised about knowing we were eating at an odd time of day. Decor inside was really cute! read more

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Walked in as they were preparing to change over from breakfast to lunch right before 11am. Was lucky to secure seats (they only have five). Appreciated the warning that they were busy at the moment and the on-the-house cabbage appetizer as we waited. The staff, especially the manager, worked efficiently without sacrificing a friendly demeanor. I ordered the beef noodle soup combo - $26 was well worthwhile considering you get a tea egg, a small serving of popcorn chicken, and an extra serving of noodles (upon request). The beef was incredibly tender, noodles were cooked well and bouncy, and broth was not overly spiced or heavy. Would definitely come back to try other dishes and the breakfast menu! read more

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First time trying Taiwanese food and I was blown away by the flavors. Can't wait to try this place again when in the city. Seating is very limited, most orders were to go. I highly recommend grabbing a spot at the counter if you can, you get to converse with the very friendly staff while they work. read more

I came here for dinner with one of my friends and we both loved it. The interior of this space is pretty small (only 5 seats), so you likely have to get there early to put your name down on their waitlist (that's what I did). Fortunately, the wait for me was only about 20 minutes. However, behind their restaurant, they have a speakeasy that you can grab some drinks at while you wait! The menu here is very simple, with only a few set items. If you are looking for more of their appetizers/dishes or even their new breakfast menu(!), it is only available for to-go (although their breakfast menu is a bit different). My friend and I ordered their beef noodle soup combo and we both loved it. The set came with pickled cabbages, popcorn chicken, tea eggs, and iced tea. It was so filling, huge portion, and very comforting. Loved it and I would love to come back to try their other dishes or try their expanded to-go menu! read more

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Gulp is a small Taiwanese restaurant with only ~8 high top seats. We swung by around 7:15PM on a Wednesday night and were quoted for a 90 minute wait, so we just opted to order to-go; FYI some of the combos are only available if you eat at the restaurant. Overall the pricing was okay for LIC and the food is solid; I probably wouldn't travel for this, but I'd order from here if I lived nearby. Lu Rou Fan Bento (4/5): I personally like my Lu Rou Fan a little fattier and saucier to really coat every rice kernel, but it's still got great flavor. The braised napa cabbage and the rice noodles on the side were surprisingly delicious. They actually impressed me ore than the main did. Fried Radish Cake (4.5/5): I actually really loved this: light crisp on the outside and just an amazing radish cake all around. You can really taste the radish and the texture is a great balance of mostly smooth with some chunks. Comes with some solid chili oil to dip in. read more

Gulp - Fried Radish Cake - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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A small hole in the wall restaurant. As you enter, there is a kiosk you can place an order to go. And on the right there's 5 seats at a long table. Luckily I got to sit down right away. And at the end is a door to the speakeasy bar. I came here the other day and ordered the braised pork dry noodles combo set ($20). Besides the main dish, it also came with a small bowl of noodles with cabbage and an egg, a side of karaage chicken and a cup of tea. I was a bit confused at first when I ordered the dry noodles because I didn't think there would be any broth inside. Nevertheless, it was quite tasty. The meat was very tender and flavorful and the noodles were cooked just right. read more

Gulp - Braised Pork Dry Noodles - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

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Got the beef noodle soup and tried the dry braised noodles, both combos. It was delicious and everything was well flavored. It's a small place but the wait was only 10 mins to get seated for us. They also give you water while you're waiting. Super cozy place and I'd come back again, especially when it's cold. read more

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Yes, I'm back at Gulp--this time to try their newly launched breakfast menu. I've seen so many people on social media raving about how authentic their Taiwanese breakfast is, and I had to try it for myself. I got their popular breakfast items, but they still have hot plate noodles (鐵板麵), radish cakes (蘿蔔糕), and tea egg (茶葉蛋). Available daily at both LIC and Jersey City locations. Breakfast menu: 8:30-11:30 am ＊Taiwanese Omelet 招牌總匯蛋餅 A Taiwanese breakfast classic. It was wrapped with hashbrown, corn, cheese, and pork floss, served with a side of oyster sauce for dipping. Very filling and delicious. I only wish they could launch more different dan bing flavors in the future, like taro & pork floss, ham & cheese, or cheese and corn. ＊Fan Tuan 飯糰 ＊Soy Milk 豆漿 Who else agrees that fan tuan and soy milk are the perfect breakfast duo? Their fan tuan was made with sticky rice, youtiao, pickled mustard greens, and pork floss. It instantly brought me back to those street carts in Taiwan, where a granny would handroll each one (those are much bigger in size, of course lol). The soy milk was SO GOOD and very lightly sweetened that I would get it again. ＊Pork Floss Egg Sandwich 肉鬆蛋三明治 It felt like eating three sandwiches at once, like a multiple choice quiz and you picked "all of the above". The cucumber and pork floss combo was savory but still refreshing. You can also tell how fluffy the bread was. read more

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Authentic Taiwanese street food. Limited bar seating but attached to a sophisticated speakeasy. Lu rou fan combo takes me back to Taiwan. Super tender braised pork and the rice is drenched with sauce. Popcorn chicken is great, the seasoning is perfect but it could be crispier. They're constantly churning meals out so service was quick. read more

Gulp has been all over my feed lately, so I finally went to check it out. There are only about 5 seats inside. The hostess/cashier/server had us scan a QR to join the wait. We only waited for about 20 minutes. Honestly, it felt a little overhyped. The flavors were fine, but a few things didn't quite hit. The rice to meat ratio was pretty off. It felt like a 1:5 situation, way more rice than protein, which made the bowl feel unbalanced. It doesn't help that the pork belly is diced so small it kinda got lost in the rice. Would've been nice to get a bit more meat to go with each bite. The popcorn chicken came with the set. It had potential but could've been crispier and definitely needed more seasoning. Not bad, just underwhelming compared to the hype and can't justify the price. Might give it another shot down the line and try their breakfast. read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Great spot! The popcorn chicken, scallion noodles and braised pork noodles are all amazing. The service is always quick and the food comes out pretty fast but is always so fresh. I feel it's a little on the pricier side but again, the food is all so fresh and delicious I think it's worth it. I have yet to try the lunch sets they have for dine-in but I really want to one day. I love how small and intimate the inside is but as others have mentioned, it only fits 5 people so does fill up pretty fast. read more

One of the few spots to grab a bite near midnight... the staff was friendly and we ordered at the kiosk and grabbed our food to-go. The order was packed nicely and securely. The interior was quite slim with some counter seating. They're connected to a speakeasy type bar, which is cute. I was a bit unimpressed by the food itself, though. I got the chicken + braised beef combo rice box. It was overall a bit bland and I had to add some soy sauce and seasoning when I got home. The tea egg didn't have the rich flavors that I normally get from a Taiwanese restaurant. There was a ton of rice vs meat as well. Perhaps a misorder on my end as the beef noodle soup also looked really yummy. read more

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Gulp has recently launched their breakfast menu, served daily from 8:30 am to 11:30 am. We tried the fan tuan, which was pre-wrapped and kept warm in a rice cooker. It was still hot and bouncy when served. I loved the sticky rice texture, and the filling had a nicely balanced mix of flavors and textures. Can't wait to try their other breakfast dishes next time! read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

5 stars for the food, but this restaurant is really tiny so if you're trying to dine-in the wait is kind of wild. We got there about 5 minutes after they opened for lunch and the wait was estimated to be about 40 minutes, which turned into over 1.5 hours. The staff were all friendly and they were working really hard, but I think they are a bit understaffed given the volume of orders coming in. It seems like most people do take out, which is probably the move if you live around the area. Just note that if you dine-in, the menu is a little more limited and you have to get the combos (which are great btw). The beef noodle soup was perfect on a rainy day, and not too oily. The noodles were cooked to a nice consistency. The braised pork over rice was also very delicious, and definitely a must-try. I think they would do really well if they expanded to a larger location! But for now, I think it might be better to opt for take-out. read more

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The shop is small with only a few seats, and service is fast. We ordered a noodle and rice bowl to go and the food was well packed. The food was okay, but it was a lot of rice and I wish there were more vegetables. read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York

Goodness. Hard to overstate how legit this place is. Tiny seating counter right in front of the kitchen with room for 6? And out pops some incredible noodle, soup, rice dishes bursting with authentic flavors, crispy karaage, kaedama noodle extras and karaage pork chops for $3 if you're extra hungry? Obsessed. read more

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Everything from beginning to end . My food was warm and delicious soup. The meat tender . The popcorn chicken was delicious and crispy read more

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This is the BEST place for authentic Taiwanese flavors!! There's barely any seating with 5 bar seats, but it was honestly worth the 25 min wait for me. I got the lu rou dry noodle combo, and it was absolutely delicious. The texture of the noodles was S tier (super chewy yet soft), and I love that it comes with popcorn chicken and iced tea as well. The servings are very generous too. Every part of the meal tasted like there was a lot of attention put to it. Highly, highly recommend! read more

Gulp - Taiwanese Near Me - Long Island City, New York