The people who work at Varenyk House are nice and not chatty. There isn't seating available. I was…read morejust in the other day and it looks like they got a bunch of new freezers and offer hot food to go now, too, not just fresh frozen! I bought a bag of frozen potato and cheese varenyk (pirogies), and they were delicious. Attaching a photo of what they looked like after I cooked them at home (boiled and then sautéed in butter with diced onion and spices).

Came on a Thursday night a few minutes before closing and they had such a large selection of…read moreUkrainian goodies! the staff were still hard away making dumplings in the back. Once stepping into the store, you are met with large freezers and fridges stuffed to the brim with all things Ukrainian. Many of their dumpling items are in large packages (2-3lbs a pack) and range from $8-$15 per lb depending on the filling. $15 a pound for their lamb and short rib Pierogis. Price-wise, it's very fair! And you can taste to quality and heart they put into these Pierogis. Can't go wrong with any flavor. I got the lamb and it was stuffed with tender lamb pieces, no filler. And they make for great quick meals! I also snagged a box of cabbage rolls stuffed with a pork and rice filling. Simple home-y flavor and better than rolls I've gotten from restaurants. Just reheat and it's ready to go! $15 for 5 large cabbage rolls was a great deal as well! Would get again. The only thing I wouldn't get again is their soup dumplings, as it was a bit difficult to cook and was a little too doughy near the top of the dumpling. Flavor wise, it was delicious and had a nice broth (assuming you didn't pop them. Only 1 didn't pop). But it was a difficult item to cook right in boiling water, like the instructions mention. Perhaps, user error. Every item is sold by weight and labeled after selecting your items. But they're happy to check the weight/explain price before purchasing.

This place is a long standing institution in queens and the interior reflects that. The decor…read more alone makes this place feel like such a special experience. I had a group dinner here for my parents and my boyfriend's mother to meet for the first time. This is perhaps not the perfect location for this type of thing, as it was extremely loud in the restaurant. Despite being very busy, the hostess made sure we had a comfortable table to sit at and were not too cramped. As expected, the beer selection is great and I enjoyed my Berliner Weisse very much. I ordered the goulash and kasespaetzle. The goulash was rich, well seasoned and filling. The spaetzle was soft and creamy, covered in lots of flavorful aged cheese with salty bacon bits and sweet onion. A very rich dish. Although I didn't technically order an entree, I still found myself pleasantly full at the end of the meal. The rest of my dining companions ordered either the schnitzel or the wurstplatte. All seemed very pleased with their food, and some even had leftovers to bring home due to large portions. This restaurant is certainly a fun spot to come, reservations recommended. There's a reason they've been open for so long.

Delicious German food!…read more We came here for lunch and the restaurant is adorable. Filled with German decor and beautiful stained glass windows, this is a great spot for lunch or dinner. I had Schnitzel Holstein and my husband had prime rib. The food and drinks were all great. The service was quick and the servers friendly. Great place!'

We came for dinner on Sunday here and loved the food, decor and atmosphere!…read moreVery welcoming, cozy spot with delicious food! We had smoked fish dip with fingerling potatoes, deviled eggs, beef pierogies, sausage with beans. Everything was flavorful, fresh and great presentation. We tried a few cocktails - all were strong & delicious! Of course we had to try honeycake as well - amazing! Not overly sweet but flavorful and light! Espresso was strong but not bitter - great compliment to the honey cake. Our dinner was so impressive that se had to come back for breakfast the next morning to try more dishes. Breakfast did not disappoint! We tried the heirloom tomatoes, breakfast sandwich and lazy pierogies - all exceptionally delicious! Service is friendly and prompt! The market has quite a bit of various products too! Go try it, you won't be sorry!

Came for lunch with my wife…read more We split everything, like a good marriage. And how can you not resist and share something so good. I ordered the hot dog special. It was topped with crispy potatoes string fries. On top of a subtle relish. And a crispy hot dog. It was so delicious. My wife at the non meat pierogi. The dough and filling had the perfect ratio. Cooked very well as the dough didnt have an firmy or overly cooked bites. And the onion topping had such a great sweet finish. Can't wait to come back for dinner. Bonus- I just adore the space. The details and the feeling of calm was great.

Spicy sour well stocked bean soup with more veggies than I usually see in Eastern European food for…read more$7 makes for a nice lunch

What a find . I sampled 6 items and everything was delicious !! Friendly staff and service !!read more

So I look up this place, Gottscheer Hall, because my German friends said it was classic or…read moresomething. A quick look from the outside, we'll, it looks like some kind of place where they keep really historic things and serious beers. Also outside are these big blue awnings, not trying to be all fancy, probably for weddings where locals use a side I've never been. ​The inside has got this big old wood bar and a few tired ceiling fans above. It looks like the kind of place where old and young, guys and gals go to eat, drink and make merry. The Queens Chronicle has a picture posted inside '100 years of good cheer,' it says. So I ordered all this German grub and our it came all at once, all laid out looking absolutely delicious. Just look at the giant pretzel. It's sitting there with some wonderful yellow cheese dip, and the platters of sausages, potato pancakes, and sauerkraut, it's all so heavy and seriously yummy. They've even got a bunch of beer bottles lined up under these little blue lights, like they're trying to match the blue awnings, I loved the look myself, i love anything that reminds me of Christmas. ​The dessert with the massive meringue on top of a brownie. It wasvreal good! ​If I ever went to this place ahain, I'd probably just drink beer and eat pie while staring at my giant pretzel for a while.

Very welcoming place the bartender Danny was great and makes the place even better. All are…read morewelcome. You get the feeling you are in your neighborhood place. Food was good the beer better

If you're going to a show @ forest hills stadium, stop here. The food is delicious. The pretzel…read moretaste homemade as opposed to out of the box from other beer gardens. The onion rings are beer battered. The staff is delightful. The beers are tall and delicious. 10/10

If you really want to know the truth, many restaurants in this town of Forest Hills are completely…read morefull of phonies. Pick the place on Austin Street and go in and some guy in a baseball hat, jean shorts, Knicks jersey, who took public transportation here acts like he owns my town. Then the servers come to you acting like they arebdoing you a grand favor just by handing you a menu, and the food tastes like it came out of a cardboard box. ​But Manor Oktoberfest is different. I'm not even kidding. It's sitting right on Yellowstone Boulevard, about four blocks from my place, and walking in there feels really great. I'm part German myself, and the food there tastes exactly like the kind of honest, real meal my grandmother used to make. No fancy, phony presentation just incredible, hearty stuff that knocks your taste buds out of the park. They've got giant, warm soft pretzels with mustard and cheese dip, monstrous burgers that take two hands to hold, stacked tomato and mozzarella style appetizers, and proper tall steams of cold draft German beer in proper glassware that make you feel human again and possiblyin Dusseldorf. ​The guy who owns the place happens to be a buddy of mine, and he's an absolute terrific guy. A hell of a golfer, too not one of those slick, bragging phonies you see strutting around country clubs like they own the joint, but a guy who can genuinely hit the cover off the ball. ​If you're sick of all the fake nonsense in this town and just want a terrific meal where people actually treat you right, walk on over to Manor Oktoberfest. Five stars, easy. I'm not even kidding.

They have quite the assortment!! Some of the best I've ever had. When I cooked them I could've let…read morethem get a bit more crisp. Will be back for more!

About 5.50 per pack of 12. They take card now! Plenty of…read morevegan and vegetarian flavors! All very good. The truffle one had a light taste of truffle, nothing overpowering, and wasn't an excuse to raise the price either as other places would so I appreciated that. The potato and cheddar and the ruskie kinda blended together in my head but I think I preferred the potato cheddar more. The jalapeño actually had a little kick and wasn't jalapeños mashed into smithereens like I had expected so that was a pleasant surprise. The spinach feta potato wasn't my favorite but I loved that the combination existed. All the fillings were very creamy and the dough, you have to be careful, because it can fall apart while boiling. I will be back to try the rest of the menu no doubt.

Highly recommend this place! Delicious food, good service…read moreand plenty of seating places! A lot of food has Russian, Uzbek and Bukharian flavor. I'm definitely coming back here for more yummy meals

Not sure if there's been a change in ownership but the menu was updated and the service was much…read morefriendlier. We had the Israeli salad, bread, babaganush, and four skewers (not fatty lamb ribs, salmon, lalya, and chicken wings). We enjoyed everything except the lalya- never had it before. The music wasn't crazy loud so it was nice to sit and eat and chat.

Visited Tandoori, an Uzbek restaurant in Rego Park, just a 5-minute walk from the 63rd Dr. subway,…read moreand had a good experience. We were a group of four and were seated at a large round table, which was perfect for sharing. We started with black tea, then ordered two salads to begin: the cabbage salad and the fresh salad (both in large sizes, which were well-portioned for our group). The cabbage salad was lightly pickled and very flavorful with oil, while the fresh salad was simpler but crisp and refreshing. For mains, we ordered two Lagman soups (large sizes, which were very filling and enough for leftovers), the Sherpa soup, one Samsa meat pie served with a red tomato sauce/broth, garlic fries, fried dumplings, and chicken and lamb skewers (two of each). Everything was flavorful, fresh, and came out quickly. Before tax and service fee, the total was under $100, which felt like excellent value for the amount and quality of food. We were all very full and still had plenty to take home. Staff was helpful and attentive, and overall it was a great dining experience. Would definitely recommend visiting.

I used to come here often and really enjoyed it, but after today's visit, I'm completely…read moredisappointed. Food: * The samsa was tasty, just like before. * The lagman has gotten much worse. * The borscht was completely underwhelming. * The chicken kebab was simply awful. * The lamb kebab has gone downhill a lot. * The beef kebab was okay, but nothing special. The bill and "service" charge: When I got the bill, there was an automatic 20% "service" charge included. I assumed it was a tip, so I asked the waitress. She told me it was a city tax, which sounded strange. I went to the counter to clarify, and they explained it was "for sitting here and eating." I asked again if it was a tip -- they said no, the staff doesn't get it. Our waitress was good, so I still left an extra tip on top, but this will probably be my last visit here. I don't like being misled -- either customers are being deceived, or the waitstaff isn't getting their tips. Photo attached. Be careful and always check your bill!