Who would have thought that the most lively food scene in Flushing late at night is not even in the…read moreheart of downtown Flushing? Instead, walk 10-15 minutes south on Kissena Blvd and you will find a group of street vendors gathering nightly on the sidewalk right in front of Gold City Supermarket. On a beautiful night, you'll find many people camping out on the ledge of the supermarket parking lot, or even putting out picnic blankets, while enjoying various street foods they can find at this great little "food fest". The street vendors are from different regions of China and serves all sorts of yummy goodies. You can find lots of fried items, soup noodles, grilled skewers, marinated meats and veggies, desserts, etc. One of my favorite stalls is the vendor selling hand torn shredded chicken ($25 each), which they dress up in seasoning and spices. They use an older chicken that has a firmer texture that won't fall apart when tearing the meat. The flavor is wonderful and absolutely addictive. They even give you a frequent buyer card that gets you a free chicken when you reached six purchases. The same stall also sells marinated items that are quite good. You are allowed to mix and match as long as they have the same price point. Another stall I would recommend is the stinky tofu stall. There are often more than one, but I like the one with the longest table space only dedicated to this single product, often in the middle of the block. If you have never tried this delicacy, close your nose and give it a go. You may be pleasantly surprised. Other stands that are popular include the BBQ grilled meats over charcoal, where you can get $2-3 skewers of lamb, beef, chicken wings, and whole lot more. Also, if you see the man grilling whole squids, his stuff is quite tasty too. Bottom line, it's a fun evening hanging out with your friends and snacking on various yummy bites. Be brave and try something new. Though there are few English signs, just order what looks good. Find a day with nice weather and check it out soon.

Great meats on Stixxx , i tried 15 diff items (ima fat kid) and everything was deelicious! Lamb ,…read morechicken , beef , eggplant! Cooked perfect , Right amount of fat and great great seosoning!

Covid-19: Open for business. Got 2 chicken and 1 beef skewers. Buck 50 each. Good value. Decent…read moretaste, not too salty. They asked of I wanted spicy, I asked for a little and it worked out nicely. Nice to see some of the carts back out in Flushing Chinatown.

I found Hamza & Madina by accident... I'll say a happy accident! I got the chicken over rice for…read morelunch. I couldn't finish all of it! I ended up having the rest for dinner! I'll Definity be back! Super nice staff!

This is the best place to get halal on Long Island. Period…read more I've been getting halal for around 15 years all over NY and Long Island, and Hamza has maintained its status as the most consistent in quality over the years. The original cart off Little Neck Parkway was always a go to, and we would be back and forth between Hamza and Mecca (the cart next to it) for best in town. I always felt that Mecca had the highest ceiling (when it was on, it was ON best ever). Hamza was always a steady second, but in recent years Mecca has fallen off a bit yet Hamza has remained steady. It's good to say they have additional locations too now throughout the island making them a better option then Shahs which many default to. Between the portions, the mix, the sauces, and the quality, this is the closest you can get to the top NYC street meat halal on Long Island. Consistency is key, and Hamza and Marina have maintained their high quality even through expansion. As always... extra white!

Authentic pancake, really huge serving for only 6 dollars…read more Really great pork bun. I also it's a little saltier with thinner skin. I wish I brought vinegar for it. There's not seating so you might need to just eat as you go. But the aunties are super nice and divided the pancake into 2 for my friend and I. They have a big stone wheel that makes the pancake. They have a crisp or fried dough option. Each pancake has 3 huge crips with sauces. It's amazing. My friend and I went when they just opened so there was no line and it was fast.

The ever popular Eight Jane is a busy small store on Main. Everyone gets the jian bing for $6 but…read moreI got the beef scallion wrap $5. They ask him if want spicy and I said yes. Made fresh. Tasty. Friendly. Warning menu is in Chinese but has photos and the staff speaks broken English. Opens early 7a and closes early 5p and earlier. One of the places you should go if you're on a flushing food crawl

Gao Xiao Pa is a true hidden gem in downtown Flushing. I arrived early on a Saturday morning, so…read morethere was no wait, and I received my food in less than five minutes. While they offer other comforting items like rice bowls, soups, and porridge, they are most popular for their traditional rou jia mo, also known as a Chinese hamburger. I ordered the chicken burger, and it was stuffed to the brim with fresh, high-quality ingredients inside a beautifully toasty, crispy flaky bun. I highly recommend ordering it with a little spice or asking for it spicy, as the seasoning really enhances the savory flavors and takes the sandwich to another level. I went with "a little spicy," and the flavor was incredible without being overpowering. At just $6, the portion and quality make this an unbeatable value. Highly recommended for a quick and satisfying bite!

Gao Xiao Pa looks like a food cart, but I think it is associated with the business it is parked in…read morefront of, where two others were preparing vegetables and bread. They also have a Jian Bing cart. I came for the $6 Roujiamo chicken in a flaky bun with an optional piece of pineapple on top. I got it to go for the bus ride. Now I know better. Eat it hot while the bread is still flaky and yummy. I'm glad I snuck in a bite while it was fresh!

Right below the 103rd Street-Corona Plaza 7 train station is the street food vendor Pinchos La…read moreSuquita. It is directly across from the Dunkin Donuts in the middle of a dozen Mexican street food vendors, you can't miss it with its blue and white umbrella cover. In a busy intersection filled with cars, people, running trains, and classic Mexican street food, you will find Pinchos La Suquita (a skewer cart) selling BBQ pork and chicken skewers, chorizo sausages, roast pork, and one of my favorites, Elote (grilled Mexican street corn). For $3 you have a choice between grilled or boiled corn, with mayo and Cotija cheese. For less than $10 you can get more than you can eat. The neighborhood around Corona Plaza is filled with authentic Mexican restaurants, street vendors, bakeries, and supermarkets. A wonderful cultural experience that starts with this central food cart.

I was super in the mood for Jamaican food today due to a huge upcoming reggae concert with…read morelegendary Buju Banton in New York today and stumbled across this food cart with authentic smokers and the smell alone drew me in! It was meant to be! The service was awesome and they were super nice which is sometimes hard To find in a Carribean food spot lmao IYKYK!! Lmao. I'm happy to know they also do delivery . The food was great and set my day ready to go to the show ! I had the staples Oxtail and Rice/Peas and Jerk chicken (super authentic ) w must try !!!!! Glad to have this place Near me!

My first time coming across a Jamrock food truck so I stopped by. Quite a few people…read more Already ordered, it's nice how the menu has the price of the food.

Nothing compares to having Fresh Shrimp Cheong Fun drenched in extra sauce and chilli on a chilly…read moresunny afternoon. Made to order and piping hot! I am still thinking about it... Loooong lines that move semi quickly. The owner is so friendly and kind. Despite the long lines, she was super patient with everyone.

This cart (on Elizabeth, at Hester. NE corner) is OK. Average rice noodle, long line,…read moredisorganized. I got a classic dried shrimp rice noodle for $3.50 . I ordered in Cantonese. Minutes later I get my order in a plastic container. They didn't ask me what sauces I wanted (maybe I should have told them in advance) but they included some soy sauce on it already. What if I wanted hot sauce and or peanut sauce? Ample portion size but the plastic container is too narrow and makes the rice noodle lumpy. Large dried shrimp pieces but minimal radish or scallion, green onion. I know this is a cart but other establishments better in Ctown

This is one of the Chinese BBQ skewer carts in the neighborhood. They have a menu on the side that…read moreis both Chinese and English. The skewers have been seasoned very well and are really juicy. I like the basic chicken, beef, or lamb skewers though they also have some organ meats as well. The skewers are only $1.50 each so you can get full for cheap.

I discovered this only because I was walking with a friend who spotted it on our way to get Thai…read moreand said we had to pre-game with skewers. OK, who am I to argue with such a great plan?! It was my first time having Chinese BBQ cart skewers and I was an instant fan. I've gone back a bunch, taking other people with me. By far my favorites are the lamb, pork, and enoki mushroom, ordered spicy of course. The lamb is so tender, and the mushrooms are just so fun to eat. They're slippery, they are hard to chew, they don't break apart, they get stuck in my teeth, and I end up swallowing large bites which are covered in that spicy sauce and make me choke and...I just love it! I can't explain it, there's something about the chewiness and heat that while inconvenient, I really enjoy. The beef is also solid. The squid is OK. The chicken gizzards are not bad, I'm still developing a taste for them but they are not overcooked and tough here. The only thing I'd say to skip are the shrimp, they come out with their shells still on and are just rubbery. Cash only, if it's not obvious. If you buy something like $20 or more they give you a free soda. They have some stools set up if you want to eat it right there, but they're usually under the awning of New Golden Sparkling market and well, there's a lot of birds and bird poop there. I would just walk with it. There are lots of BBQ carts up and down Broadway, but I think the meat here is the best (not tough or fatty), and the service is always great. The main guy manning the grill doesn't speak too much English, but there's usually a younger guy helping him who does. Even without the help, ordering is easy, you just say the type of skewer you want, how many, and if you want it spicy. If you're really struggling, point! But it's never come to that.

Wonderful meal and quality. Portion was perfect, I had the grilled chicken and chose chickpea rice…read moreand vegetables as my sides. The sauces were great, the spicy one is no joke. I enjoyed it though. Space inside was nice, staff was polite. There's a beverage fridge on-site too. I'd go back to explore more of the menu. Excited to see more small businesses popping up in the area. Jamaica didn't more fast food chains.

Was in the mood for shawarma so ventured over to this area. Parking can be a bit tough so may be…read moreeasier to order delivery. The pictures in reviews do it a lot of favors. I went with the gyro platter with roasted veggies & lettuce. I was looking for shaved gyro pieces and that is really not what I was given. It was essentially ground beef. Flavor-wise, it was fine. Not a ton of beef or veggies, covered well in the lettuce. The white sauce was much thinner than I am used to so not super balanced. The pita slices were clearly a few days on the older side and a little hard. But the biggest issue I had was the level of oil, everything was really covered in it as evidenced by how soaking the box was when I got it. The service itself was nice, fairly quick. And the price is unbeatable. If you're really craving this genre of food in the area it isn't a bad option but I probably won't be venturing back specifically for this,