I've walked past this place a few times and was intrigued so I decided to give it a try…read more It has a beautiful, well decorated interior and was kept warm and cozy on a snowy day. They provide complimentary popcorn, which is well seasoned and rich with ghee. I was seated in a chair that was very low to the ground. While outfitted with comfy cushions, I was not sure what the proper was to sit on this chair was and I was too embarrassed to ask. My best guess is that it's meant to be a criss cross applesauce type situation, but I had on wet snow boots and didn't particularly want to do that. This isn't a complaint, but just something to consider for anyone with mobility concerns who might be considering visiting. There are some normal style chairs in the front of the restaurant that I'm sure I would have been switched to had I requested as such. Anyway, onto the food. I ordered the "Lahana Ko Faarzi Bhoj" which arrived on a large round platter with a variety of different dishes. I am very new to this type of food, and most of it was completely unfamiliar to me, which was very exciting. The grain at the center of this platter is "chiura," a rice product which has been pounded flat and dried. It has a light and crunchy texture, and pairs well with the thinner, wet curries it was served with as it really soaks up the liquid and expands in size. I've never had this before and it was very interesting to try. The platter comes with two bowls of warm curry, one with black eyed peas and maybe some potato and the other was darker with meat which I preferred. Both were rich and deep in flavor, but the darker one (pictured on the right) was so savory and well balanced- definitely my favorite part of the meal. They both have some heat to them, the kind that builds at the back of the palette throughout the meal, but none of this food was excessively spicy. The main plate has a ring of various cold dishes around the edge, all of which were unfamiliar to me so I can't necessarily identify them. My favorites were the pieces of well seasoned dark meat chicken and the deep fried egg in the center, but it also included some pickled elements, some ground meat and a small skewer, which I found to be quite tough. I really enjoyed trying new, interesting food in such a beautiful space. The servers were kind and there are many other items on the menu that I'm interested to try. I feel lucky to have this place nearby.

Similar to Kathamandap, Faarzi is one of the higher-end Nepalese establishments in Queens with a…read morefull bar menu. It's located on a very quiet Elmhurst intersection with decor somewhere between a nightclub and a mandir - it feels like the kind of mysterious place you might return to in the morning only to find out that it's never existed. The best thing on the menu is the homemade achaar. They served some sort of mooli achaar on the bara plate, which we could not get enough of. The bara itself was fairly neutral in flavor, and the aloo sabzi was paired with strong fermented beans that I haven't acquired the taste for yet. We tried both the plain steamed veg momos as well as the jhol momo. The dumpling filling was very good, but I found the jhol broth a little light - the dumplings also could have been served hotter.

I walked in for lunch, and I ordered the Himalayan diva cocktail and it was sweet! I had the…read moreVegetarian Thali and it was great! I like this spot because of the kind waitresses. When I feel like a heavy satisfying meal, I find myself here. It's just home to me.

Really good thali! Tried the goat curry with puri. The dish was filling without being too heavy…read more The daal was very light and hearty though it could use a bit more salt. The spinach was also very simple and barely blanched, retaining the fresh taste. The goat curry was tangy and well spiced with cardamom. The aloo were also tangy. Puris were light and not overly greasy. The pickled veggies were mild and the fresh vegetables were also a nice addition. Overall, very balanced and hearty. Service was attentive and incredibly quick (got my food probably 7 minutes after ordering). Food was also affordable. Overall, a great spot to add to the Jackson Heights rotation!

Great menu. Changing soon though. More authentic less…read morefission. Drinks are of the hook. Googly recommend

Lovely cafe with interesting menu and chill vibe. Had overnight oats with lots of fruit -…read moredelicious. Coffee was also great - added hot milk to drip, generous portion. Gave me a huge carafe of ice cold water as well. Nice unisex bathroom too!

The Weekender used to be one of two restaurants specializing in Bhutanese food in Queens, the other…read morebeing Zhego. I was a fan of Zhego, but as they have since closed I decided to give the Weekender a try. I should have done so sooner, as despite always enjoying my meal at Zhego, the Weekender is clearly superior. I came with a friend. He arrived before me and texted me "You're gonna think it's closed, but it's not". The restaurant was not nearly as well attended as the pool hall next door, as we were the only diners during our visit. The restaurant is clean and well decorated, and fun corny music videos for what I assume are Bhutanese pop stars play on the TV. The menu is via QR code and features helpful descriptions and photos for those experiencing this unique cuisine for the first time. Bhutan is a small country wedged between China and India and their food is most similar to that of Tibet and Nepal, but it is truly unique and all its own. The staple grain here is a red rice, similar to brown rice with a chewy texture and nutty flavor. Two of the most notable aspect of the cuisine from my observation are their use of cheese- a specific Bhutanese cheese called Datsi, and the "air dried" meats. From the research I've done, it seems that the Datsi cheese is not exported out of Bhutan by law, so this restaurant must either make their own or use a similar cheese as a substitute. Several dishes are served in a thin but flavorful cheese sauce, including the national dish, ema Datsi which consists of lightly cooked green chilis which are quite spicy to be eaten as a vegetable instead of a flavoring. We ordered a mushroom and chili combination with the cheese sauce, which tempered the heat a bit. They also have air dried pork and beef, which is similar to a jerky but the texture of the pork is really difficult for me to describe. The lean parts of the pork are quite jerky like while the fat becomes something like a dense jelly. The texture almost reminded me of membrillo weirdly. The slices of pork come stir fried in a well seasoned and spicy sauce which includes Sichuan peppercorns (called thingye in Bhutan) as well as slices of soft potato and some other vegetables. The food is not unbearably spicy but I did find myself going through a lot of water. I was blown away by the flavors of this food and I look forward to returning to try more. We ordered just these two dishes and certainly had more room at the end of the meal. The prices are very reasonable but the portions are not huge. For two diners, I would recommend ordering 3 dishes to share.

The national dish of Bhutan which is the ema datshi was pretty good but it was super spicy even as…read moresomeone with a quite high spice tolerance. The red rice that came with that dish was also pretty good. The server told me that the beef momos were a must-try, so I ordered it and it came out pretty juicy and I could tell that it was hand-made, unlike many places back home.

Let's start by saying... 10/10 would absolutely recommend Kam Rai Thai!! The restaurant is small…read morebut spacious enough. The vibe was on point, especially for date night. The food was absolutely delicious and the staff was so friendly and charming. I went with a small group and we were able to be seated rather quickly. We ordered so much and ate every bite of it. We had shrimp dumplings, spring rolls, thai ice tea, edamame, mango salad, Garlic style shrimp, Garlic style chicken, Garlic style steak and coconut icecream. Everything was amazing! Can't wait to go back!

I came here to celebrate my mom's birthday, so maybe that's why I'm extra disappointed because I…read morereally wanted this meal to be great. To start, the food wasn't bad. There were some things we enjoyed, but overall we left feeling that the quality and portions didn't justify the prices. We ordered the chicken curry puffs first. They were much sweeter than I'm used to, and instead of the traditional cucumber relish, they were served with plum sauce. It wasn't terrible, just not what I expected. The roti with Massaman curry had good flavor, but the curry was so thin that it had the consistency of soup rather than a rich curry. It also came without any potatoes, carrots, or onions. I wasn't expecting meat, but I did expect a more traditional Massaman curry. The grilled beef (nuea yang) was cooked well and very tender, but the beef itself was lacking seasoning. Thankfully, the dipping sauces added some flavor. The beef short rib khao soi was another dish that felt underwhelming. The short rib was excellent--fall-off-the-bone tender--but the curry broth itself tasted too light. I personally think it needed more curry paste and more depth of flavor, especially for a dish that's around $40. The biggest disappointment was the kua kling chicken and the Hat Yai fried chicken. Both portions were surprisingly small considering the price. That's where I really felt the value wasn't there. Unfortunately, the service didn't help either. It wasn't rude, but it felt inattentive and lacked the warmth and hospitality I usually associate with Thai restaurants. I always want to support fellow Thai-owned businesses, so writing this review honestly makes me sad. I'm not trying to discourage anyone from trying the restaurant--this is simply my family's experience. Everyone has different tastes, and yours may be completely different from ours. For us, though, the combination of light flavors, small portions, and lackluster service left us disappointed, especially for a birthday dinner.

Service here is so attentive and amazing. The waitress was so professional…read more Before coming we didn't realize they had an all day prix fixe menu do $35 that includes one soup or salad, entree, drink (glass of house wine, beer or soda) and a side and garlic bread. Honestly it's a lot of food and worth it depending on what you order and if you drink. But when they brought out the soup, both my husband and I made the same comment "wow, that's a big portion". The fish soup is full of salmon and white fish and very filling. The shrimp bisque was equally very filly because of the portion. Both soups were delicious but the bisque was a tad bit on the salty side but I still really enjoyed it. The garlic bread was great for dipping for the soups. For the entrees we ordered the mussels and sides of fries and the shrimp and scallop pasta which not actually on the prix fixe menu but the waitress said I can order anyways which was so nice of her. Pastas don't come with a side. The mussels were way too salty for me but my husband found them ok and the pasta was tasty and flavorful. We both order the White House wine Chablis. We didn't really like it so I ended up ordering the frozen passion fruit drink. Really good and very strong. Loved it. We also added an extra order of the grilled octopus it seemed like a popular dish from all the reviews. This dish was very disappointing. Very Burnt, tasteless and too much dried seasoning of what we think was oregano that overpowered the dish.

Broiled shrimp with garlic and butter, lemon potatoes. Moist and perfectly herbed. Yum!read more

We're here for happy hour after looking for apartments around the area. We tried the passion fruit…read morecaipirinha for drink and for the snacks, we had pao de quejo and fried yucca. Drinks and little snacks were good. Service was a bit slow but since we were not in hurry, it didn't bother us much. I would say the restaurant was casual, not the fancy one. The price point was slightly expensive compare to other Brazilian restaurants.

I'm usually not one to write bad reviews , however sometimes I feel the need to advise people so…read morethey don't have the same horror experience. I am a Brazilian native and I travel a lot , with that said I have been to tons of restaurants , specially Brazilian ones and I must say this is the worst I've ever been . From service to food , please save yourself the disappointment and just go elsewhere . We visited on Sunday 7/12 . I made a reservation online and I browsed through the menu just to have an idea , the place was also recommended by a friend who has been there . Here is how it went : Arrival : not necessarily a warm welcome you want when you walk into a place , we had reservations and arrived at that exact time , the place was pretty much EMPTY aside from us and one other table . They set us at a table that was a hit uncomfortable (way too small) we asked if we could sit at a different table and were told it was reserved ( to who ? The ghost ?) because there was no one else there and even if they arrived there were plenty of other seats. Eventually she set us at a different table . The whole place is old and outdated , with large mirrors on the wall that are not properly secured. I had some questions about the menu since it seemed to be different than the one I found online so I started asking some questions and the waitress had no clue and obviously didn't understand English , so since I also speak Portuguese I figured I speak to her in Portuguese but guess what ? She didn't speak that either ( you work in a Brazilian restaurant in America so you either speak Portuguese or English ) so I found out she speaks Spanish no problem because I speak that as well . Asked her about the menu in Spanish and she still sounded confused and had to go in the kitchen and ask . Not to mention the menu u online says they have boiled yucca and there it only says fried so that is false advertisement. As you can tell the whole waitress service was just a sh... show and it didn't even end there but we will talk about that later on . The food : Ordered Picanha , linguica , boiled yucca and carne seca. The Picanha was DEFINITELY NOT PICANHA, that meat had so much fat and nerve on it it was horrible , not to mention iron it. Was as hard as a shoe . The linguica was basically mediocre slim piece so also no good The carne seca came in a bowl of French onion soup and the cheese on top was so burned we almost needed a hammer to get through the cheese and get to the meat which was also nothing to brag about . The only thing worth saving was the boiled yucca , as least that was done the right way . Back to the waitress , not only she didn't know the menu she also didn't know how to operate ( or read English) the machine to place the order , I technically had to do it with her and show her the correct options . After we were served she basically disappeared and we even had to get up from the table to go ask for the check . ( even that part of the job we had to do ) We were also served warm water and it was 85 degrees outside . Wow !! I haven't had such horrible experience in a very long time , it was so bad we ate whatever was eatable , paid the bill and went elsewhere . Oh and let me not forget the fact she gave us an attitude at the end , didn't say thank you or have a nice day in any language would be nice , but NO !! I guess she didn't like the tip which she was lucky enough to even get one for terrible service and terrible food . Completely overpriced for the food and service they provide . ABSOLUTELY DO NOTTTTTTTT RECOMMEND .

sinigang wings are the best thing i maybe ate all trip. such a good bar food to have w a lil beer…read more awesome spot. should be way more crowded to be honest. really good food and really nice people. need to support my

Came in for brunch on a Saturday. We made reservations but there was also enough seating available…read moreif you want to just walk in. What a unique menu. Every dish was super flavorful and fun. Mimosas kept flowing. Staff was nice and attentive. Great gem in Astoria.