Nice drinking place. It is a fun atmosphere. It can get rowdy. The table sitting behind us were pretty drunk and fighting to pay for thecheck. I joked that maybe they can pay mine as well. Lol. Food is also surprisingly good. Highlight is the malatang golden soup beef. It is reviewed by others. I think this is a must get in this place, especially you won't be full from eating their skewers. The oyster is also excellent. The only negative thing are their skewers. They really live up to their name of the restaurant (Little skewers). There were barely any meats in the pork belly skewers. The hot plate doesnt really work. The lamb skewers were not hot when it is sitting there for more than 30 minutes. Lamn skewers aren't that good. Potato twirls is the best, with fish tofu the 2nd best. read more

I stumbled into little skewer after finding out that spring shabu was not truly all you can eat. We ordered the lamb, lamb belly, beef skewers, spiral potato and the malatang soup. The soup blew me away. One sip and my roommate and I gave each other the "oh my god" look. The soup was well seasoned, mildly spicy, savory, and somehow creamy. I genuinely think this is the best soup I've had in New York so far. Out of all the skewers, I'd order the lamb belly again. The skewers had little meat and half of it was tough. However, they were well seasoned. The spiral potato was coated in a savory garlic sauce, and just plain perfection. Only reason why I knocked little skewer off a star is because the skewers are not that great. But the soup and spiral potato is a standout. I will definitely be back to get those two items! read more

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Took a chance and walked into this place and was pleasantly surprised. Told her it was my first time and she made sure I was comfortable and understood how to order from the iPad. Pricing is very competitive with local places for the cleanliness and the ambience. I am happy to see elevation in the style Flushing restaurants have undergone in the last few years. Eating is not just to be full but also can be an enjoyable experience. I am glad to witness the transition. As for the food, the meat cuts are not all fat as some places and food carts do. It's real meat. That's something to be proud about. I asked for mild spice and it was perfectly mild. This place is a strong recommendation to go and sit back and enjoy. They also have a very nice selection of drinks but I'm abstaining after superbowl weekend. read more

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If you have friends and you need to catch up this is the place ! They have live singers and the restaurant is cozy and full of laughter and conversations .It is tucked away inside of the mall and they do have a B but...going inside it's clean and organized.We ended up getting lamb,beef and pork skewers with corn cheese and a clam vermicelli noodle dish everything was so tasty I could spend over an hour there.they do give you an iPad to order and and the service is very fast. read more

Little Skewer - Skewers - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Visited this place for the first time and instantly fell in love. This hidden gem has live music playing and complimentary sunflower seeds at the front. You can order what you want on the ipad and the food is delicious. The skewers are tiny but they're worth the price and extremely flavorful. The malatang is seasoned well and is great for the winter time. This is an amazing spot to check out with a group of friends. The potato tornado was also our fav! read more

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Little Skewer re-opened with a very nice interior and redesign. We got the lamb skewer, potato skewer, a soup, and durian pizza. The skewer, as expected, has a lot of sticks, but very little per bite. I think I'd rather get the meat skewers somewhere else. The potato one was VERY good and I was impressed. Slightly sweet, and very crunchy. We also had a tofu soup (slightly sweet, not pictured) that was we enjoyed. Durian pizza was very unique - very durian and cheesy. Not a great pizza, but an interesting bite to try once. Overall, would come back to try the other skewers as they have a lot of options I would want to try. read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Totally hilarious! It was by recommendation I came here even though I have seen and passed by numerous of times! If you know what mini brands are, it is the same reaction when the skewers came out! It is way too funny because pics made it seem like shish kebab sizes, no- it is like tapas more so. Anyways the most comical part of all was the live singer using a tablet for karaoke. Sure it was professional and makes great entertainment but no one would ever expect all these types of additions for a restaurant that seem so unassuming! Absolutely 5++++ stars for the ambience, great service, live singer, free chips/sunflower seeds/dessert for the taking, tidy bathroom, and flavors. Above all--- their bingsu dessert, particularly matcha was very surprisingly mind blowing. They added toppings that were fresh and that famous popsicle on top. Their menu looks continuous with endless offerings. The soup with vermicelli and other add ons was ok spicy but the flavor was exploding - almost too good. The tea was whoppin' strong - my god- it was like a shot to the heart via your tastebuds. It is rare that I give 5++++ because it takes a lot of effort for a business to make 100 things all come together and converge for an ultimate experience. It was like all-around so manyyyy things going on and it was packeddddd on a Friday. I also saw a table next to me order a fresh smoothie pitcher. So many things on the menu That i seriously did not even notice, geez. Meanwhile- to all the negative reviews- it is true that this place has somewhat specialty dishes and is more ethnic and different than compared to normal asian cuisines. But it is what it is. I just want to appreciate all the little details this place created because it is not easy to mesh so many elements of what makes a good restaurant come to life they way it does. I plan to be back because there are too many items to try in one sitting. Hope any one who wants to give it a try has an open mind. The only thing that i actually cannot wrap myself around is that one of their skewer items have separate kernels individually poked through. Now that is excessive and not necessary- I give credit for detailed work but come on! The labor can be used for other bigger items! But to each their own! read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Food here is solid for late night eating! Normally get the beef and squid skewers. Their skewers are quite small, so they tend to be on the dry side. I don't mind this, but it's not everyone's taste for sure. The skewers are well seasoned, and it's that typical cumin spice flavor. Probably coming back again because the vibes at night are chill after an entire night out. read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

The food here is good but portions are really small hence the name Little Skewer (its literally little skewers). My favorite thing here was actually the watermelon juice and pumpkin buns. Pros: - Modern restaurant - Decent size bathrooms with multiple stalls - Easy to make reservations - They're flexible if whole group isn't here Cons: - It's unclear to me why I couldn't make a reservation at 6pm. There were plenty of tables available at that time read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

I hosted my birthday party here and liked that the staff was very attentive and accommodating for my large group of 12. We had a semi-private room to ourselves and they kept checking in every so often to make sure our needs were met. The food and drinks were also really good but I especially liked trying the Osmanthus Wine and Lychee Wine because they came in such pretty pouring bottles. This is a good spot for large groups since the skewers are meant to be shared. There's also live music at night but we left before we got to see any musicians. I can't remember everything we ordered but for the ones I do remember: Osmanthus Wine 9/10 Lychee Wine 9/10 Lamb Spine Hot Pot 8/10 Pork Belly and Sauerkraut 9/10 Assorted Skewers 6/10 - A bit skinnier than I would've liked and the meat was tough. For a place that specializes in skewers, I expected more but it was all of their other dishes and drinks that impressed me. read more

Little Skewer - Lamb Spine Hot Pot 8/10 Pork Belly and Sauerkraut 9/10 - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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little skewers is one of those spots where the food ranges from decent to good, but the conversations are even better. it is giving hidden gem since it is tucked away in the corner of the food hall. i mean, the motto is to eat, drink, and reminisce -- and that is exactly the atmosphere. i have been here multiple times with both friends and family, and the setting works well for both groups. my go to orders almost always include the grilled fish tofu, roasted cauliflower, clams with vermicelli, grilled oysters, beef belly skewers, homemade arctic surf clams, and more. i also always get the plum juice or watermelon juice -- always so refreshing when paired with yeet hei foods. needless to say, little skewers will always be an option when in flushing. also, the chinese name roughly translates to "a small bistro from the past" -- kind of poetic and nostalgic, so where does "little skewers" come from? read more

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I love this place! Gone many times in California and wanted to get it here as well. The interior is well designed & the skewers are consistently yummy as usual with the option to choose spice level. Came out fast as well. Favorite skewer chain. read more

Little Skewer - skewers - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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They give you a lot of skewers but the amount of meat on it can be very questionable. Got an assortment of skewers and found the flavors lacking. It wasn't crowded went we went so the food came out fast. The decor in the restaurant was very original read more

Little Skewer - Lamb and beef skewers - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

This place is tucked away inside the back of the building. It has a nice interior design that feels like you are in an ancient China village. You placed your order on an iPad. You will see some items mentioned discount for members. You do not need to buy the membership. All you need to do is add your phone number. You get a discount on some of the items. The skewer is teeny tiny, my favorite was the grilled beef brisket it's the only one that only comes in three. Other skewers come in ten or twenty. The cheese corn, chives, cucumber salad, and duck blood with cabbage pot were very tasty. It's a great place to hang out with friends. read more

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We went on valentine's day, we were seated in 15min not bad giving it was full. Food and service were great, would go again. read more

Little Skewer - A little of everything. - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Love the vibes of this place--historic and decorated beautifully. The food comes out pretty quickly as well and you can order off an iPad. The meat skewers themselves were flavorful, but portions were pretty small. I would say they're just alright. The vegetarian options were what sold me. I loved the enoki mushroomsm, chives, and the soft tofu. Another honorable mention were the scallops--those were delicious and came out piping hot. We also ordered some lychee wine and it came out in a cute little teapot and shot glasses. We ordered some non-alcoholic plum wine as well--interestingly enough this tasted like McDonald's barbecue sauce. read more

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I came here one evening with friends for dinner and had an amazing time! The interior of the restaurant is traditional, casual, and pretty lively. You order on an iPad here and the service was pretty quick. My friends and I got the big set of soju shots for $20 (a great deal!), the cucumber salad, salmon sashimi, sausage, bread, and a bunch of skewers. Everything was delicious, and I loved the seasoning for the skewers. Two things that I would note though: (1) Order the 10 pc portion for meats (rather than the 20pc, despite it being more expensive) as the meat portions on those skewers are thicker and more juicy (the smaller portion is a bit dry and hard to eat). (2) The corn was soft and not good. Overall, I would definitely come back here again with friends! read more

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Came here with a large group of friends and I was pleasantly surprised just due to the fact that skewers have never really been on my radar for food. The interior is beautiful and looks like historical China, and the food is delicious. Overall, I loved the skewers. We got a large variety such as okra, king oyster mushrooms, taco gluten (which is basically a thick doughy glutinous noodle, very yummy), cauliflower, and then various meats. I personally only had the veggies and they were so flavorful and juicy, and grilled so nicely. You're able to choose the level of spiciness and we got a mix of mild and medium. I have an average spice tolerance and didn't notice a difference, and since they stack all the skewers on the tray I don't think there's a point in getting different spice levels unless you're really diligent on separating and remembering everything. The seasoning they use on the skewers is pretty much the same for all of them and I didn't think the medium was spicy at all, but one of the friends who has a much lower spice tolerance thought it was really spicy. Despite the same seasoning being used on all the skewers, I still really enjoyed it because the natural flavors of each item was still able shine through. While I didn't eat any of the meats, I did noticed that they do run pretty small. We also got other non-skewer items, such as the enoki mushrooms and chives: both delicious and a similar seasoning to the skewers. The eggplantato: not bad but could be a texture problem for some due to the mushiness which I think is intentional and similar to mashed potato, and the flavor isn't distributed too well. Wasn't a crowd favorite. Mala tang pot: we got medium and this was mild at best. The flavor of the broth itself though was pretty good: a little nutty and a little numbing. Plum juice shots: non-alcoholic, really yummy and sweet. I could drink a whole bottle of this. Friend who thought the skewers were too spicy said this helped. read more

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Perfect for a 3-4 group date, bad & NOT recommended for a table for one or even two. There is NO skewer a-la-carte option for 90% of the menu. ONLY a MANDATORY 10 & 20 skewers for a single order. read more

Little Skewer - There are twisty potatoes in flushing!! - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Awesome! It must have been a cool experience if everything was so different from what you expected. Was it the flavors, the presentation, or the whole vibe of the restaurant that reminded you of China? We had the Beef skewers, lamb skewers, corn skewers。。。。 read more

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A great place to gather with friends! Foods are great and lots of choices. Nothing to complain about the service cause they do their job fine. read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

I should've known better when I couldn't smell the aroma of fresh seared and sizzling meat anywhere in the restaurant. You're forced to order skewers on an ipad in bulk, 3/10/20 etc. some come with just one like the potato whirl but not many. The potato was passable but low bar for making a fried potato edible. The meat was served tepid, dry and overly seasoned. When I finally complained (i am not normally someone that sends food back or complains so this was a growing disasterous situation) the manager tries to say they cook the food fresh by heating it for 30secs before the runner walks the skewers out to us. On a SATURDAY NIGHT, i ordered an array to get a feel for this place, potato, brisket, mini lamb belly, chicken wing and asparagus to start. The overwhelming prevalent spice mix is a spice blend for this region and so is the meat skewers style service which I've had it before with a great experience (also why I was eager to try this restaurant). But its the only flavor and used too heavily. The fact that I stopped to take pictures is telling. Usually I am eating the food as soon as it hits the table, not one to take pictures instead of enjoying. At first I chalked the experience up to a miss when you are trying new restaurants but got more and more bothered and the manager's response was infuriating. Our original plan, was to take the "L" that happens when your try new places and muscle through what we ordered, leave and just grab a quick something before we head home for the night. But the answers from the manager just put me over the top. When I said the food obviously wasn't cooked fresh or grilled to order, her answer was "yes it is, we heat the food for 30secs before it hits your table." Ummmm I am a trained cook. What food is done in 30secs?!?? And again, my bad for not noticing the lack of food smells in the air. When eating at restaurants that serves freshly grilled/charcoaled/cooked meat you can hear a sizzle or smell the grease and meat while it's being cooked and walked to you. When I said the brisket is chewy and the fat isn't even rendered to be able to eat, her answer "oh honey! Brisket is supposed to be chewy!!" Ummmm I've eaten brisket across multiple cultures, countries and cook types, yes brisket is a tough cut of meat but after you cook/prepare the cut, IT SHOULDN'T BE SERVED CHEWY!!!you did it wrong!!!!! In the pic you can see the uneaten food, the paper isn't even burning or warm and the white of the cartilage/fat is still present. The chicken wing had a glaze that was hopefully going to be a slightly different flavor/texture but then they covered it with that spice blend again so not difference in experience. You can see it uneaten. the restaurant spent all the money on decorating. They had cute rooms for larger parties cuz usually that's how you enjoy skewer style meats as meat in this region isn't usually eating meat in such large quantities as we are now accustomed. The griddle thing at the end of your table is lit the moment you sit down to order off an ipad. I imagined that thing was meant to keep the other skewers warm as you eat your current skewer since they serve you 10-20 per order at one time but again when I mention this in my complaint the managers answer was "lol, no that's not what this is for" Again, i should've noticed the paper not being burned or warm and it's just 2 stupid tea lights. The asparagus was steamed or boiled first and served with tooo much sauce and spice. Was terribly disappointing. Again served in a cast iron dish as if to say they cooked it in there?!? Like fajita vaggies and meat/ korean meats get served on the iron as if it was pulled straight from the fire. I looked around the restaurant and it felt like no one cared they were served cold food. No one had a hot searing bite, no one else had any smoke or heat rising from their food either unless you order something in a bowl. The table next to us had some steam coming from a ceramic pot saucey soupy I think veggie dish. Ugh, my early birthday dinner was miserable fail and that over-spiced flavor was stuck in our mouths as we desperately tried to mask it with anything else as walked back through prince street. The burps were a continuous reminder of the dinner even long after. They won't be around for long and will be another distant memory of failed restaurants in this prince at area. I have no idea how they have such a high rating. Did the original chef quit? But it was a saturday night?!? How could you not have fresh food cooking with a proper cook????? I can't believe I paid for this meal!! Almost $60 for this crap!!!! Btw I am writing this after I slept on it so I tried not to review while soooo unhappy. read more

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I was introduced to Little Skewer by a friend and decided to give it a try. It wasn't busy at all on a Saturday at noon. Upon arrival, we were greeted and immediately brought over to a table in the back. There is limited lighting per table as you may see in the pictures. There are two cushions per side, which gives a nice touch. We ordered a bit of everything to try, from beef and lamb skewers to instant noodles with and without soup. The skewers were very minimal in size, but came in a batch. There's nothing over the top about what we ordered but had a good variety of things to try. My friefriend did mention the plum wine was something to try but we didn't have it this time. So I may have to come back again to try the drinks. read more

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We ordered food and drinks on a tablet. It ran out of battery and they quickly changed it. Food came out fast. But had to flag down the servers a couple of times. We also thought the tap was real and tried to order from it. Fun atmosphere. They have live music. The kids asked him to play a song for their dad since it was Father's Day. The performer apologized in advance bc he was not too familiar but did a great job and appreciated the tip. We had a good time. read more

Little Skewer - Loved the decor...just don't order from the tap - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Very unique atmosphere where you feel transported to ancient China (except the modern Chinese music). We went on a Friday afternoon and it was pretty empty. We ordered chicken gizzard, beef belly, fish, chicken thighs, and squid which was all well seasoned. We picked the mild spicy flavor which was the perfect spice level as the heat level built up over time and paired well with a Tsing Tao. For 3 of us it was only $50 before tax. Highly recommend this place! read more

Pretty good skewers! Don't be intimidated by the amount of skewers that come per order (usually 10) because they are teeny tiny! We shared exactly 100 skewers between four people. I enjoyed the meat skewers and the chicken skin one was surprisingly crispy without being oily. We also got their scallop, enoki in garlic sauce, and a soupy malatang? dish that were also nice and flavorful. They have small shots that are affordable and fun, not too much alcohol content though. Service was pretty attentive, you order on an ipad and they come pretty often to empty out your waste bin. They place all your skewers on a tray that has a small flame under to keep them warm but tbh they still got cold pretty quickly. Not the best bang for your buck but still a fun place to try! read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Here it goes.. I came here with a friend to try out this new skewer spot. From the pictures, this place looked pretty fun and trendy with a traditional twist. The staff were friendly and the ambiance was nice. However, due to the poor flavor of the food, I had to give this place a 2 star. From a peripheral perspective this place checks off the spot but food wise, it's a no for me. We ordered 3 different sets of meat skewers (pork belly, beef, and lamb) and they tasted bland as if it were steamed and not bbq'd. The scallops we ordered were also bland and small portion wise. We also ordered the mala tang, again it was full of ingredients and great on the presentation level, however when it came to flavor and taste it was quite bland. Although I like the decoration of the establishment, I will not be returning as the food was disappointing and needs some flavor. read more

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Nice Chinese tradition decorated restaurant with live singer singing. Good service, clean and delicious food with reasonable prices. It's a nice place for gathering or hang out with. read more

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This was my first time here last night and was unimpressed with the service. I felt like my group was ignored the entire time. No staff came to check on us and ask how everything was. The staff totally forgot about us. We could have walked out on the bill and the staff would not have noticed. I also did not like that the food was not hot when it came out. It was kinda warm and wished it was sizzling hot with smoke rising. The hot plate did not keep it warm. The only thing hot was the bowl of rice that was ordered. read more

This restaurant is my definition of a modernize Chinese tapas. The environment is comforting with cozy bench seating and soft music in the background where you can have a decent conversation. Service was great as our hostess explained the quality of the food we will be receiving and asked about dietary restrictions. If you are looking for a spot to have a few drinks and small bites in flushing, this is the place. Of course, for those looking for a larger meal, they have that option as well. There menu has a wide variety of small bites such as skewers and shareable alcoholic beverages. They also have a clean bathroom for you to use and not to mention weekend live music performance. read more

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Such a great find in downtown Flushing. I am a huge fan of meat skewers and often crave for those amazing street vendors that sell them on the side of the street. However, it is always nice to be able to sit and enjoy them leisurely, instead of eating them on a street corner with cars rushing by. This is more of a late night bar/lounge vibe than a brunch place, but it was nice a quiet on a recent Sat at noonish with only 3 other tables occupied. We got a mix of different skewers, including pork, beef, lamb, squid and tofu skin. The individual pieces of meat is very very small, but you get 20 pieces per order, so it's still a pretty good deal. I can't imagine the amount of work that goes into treading those skewers. The seasoning is perfect, just the right amount of spiciness and so flavorful. The only one that wasn't up to par was the tofu skin, it was a bit too dry. The brown sugar fried rice cake was absolutely delicious and helped to cut through the spiciness of the meat skewers. There are also free sides you can take advantage of, including chips, sunflower seeds and an awesome jelly drink. Service was impeccable and the space is just so freaking adorable. Can't wait to come back. read more

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We ordered golden beef stew (Mala Tang) and skewers for 5 of us. The meat skewers taste a little light and bland at first but the more you eat it, the more tasteful it gets. Surprisingly, the potato skewers and okra were our favourites. The golden beef stew tasted amazing and very soothing with the vermicelli. We enjoyed all of it with a pitcher of Sapporo beer. We loved the vibe of the restaurant decoration which made us feel like we're in a Chinese village. read more

Little Skewer - Inside - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I wanted to love this place, but so many things went wrong. - We had to wait more than 2 hours for our table. They don't take reservations, so you have to put your name down when you get there. On a bustling Sat night, all the large-seater tables were occupied by drunk, raucous parties who kept ordering more and more drinks. Instead of enforcing some kind of time limit--as other restaurants would--the staff here just kept indulging them. - Which leads to me my next gripe. As gorgeous as the interior is, it's not well-designed. Too many tables/booths for 4 people and too few for larger groups. Most of the tables and seats aren't movable either, so they can't be configured into larger arrangements. This is just stupid for a space this big. - The food. It wasn't very good. For a place literally calling themselves Little Skewer, you'd think, well, the skewers would be on point. Let's start with the only decent ones: Good skewers: - Pork Belly: Tiny but perfect - Lamb: Tiny and a bit dry Meh Skewers: - Beef Kidney with Beef Fat: Too dry - Pork Intestines: Flavorless - Shrimp: Cold and wet - Surf Clam: Decent but watery - Sliced Bread: We only got this at the end with our bill. It was...fine. Bad Skewers: - Squid: Too sweet - Kung Fu Corn: Too sweet - Chicken Skin: Too sweet See the pattern here? I have no idea why anyone would add sugar to meat, but especially to crispy chicken skin. It was disgusting. The Grilled Enoki Mushrooms were also doused in sugar, which combined with being drowned in garlic, was just the most disgusting waste of enoki I've ever encountered. I found some salvation with the Duck Blood Mala Pot and Boss' Wife Tofu Pot, but both were way, way too salty to be enjoyed for long. Also, we were promised over and over that the restaurant would make up for our long wait. What we ended up getting were yakult cocktails with pop rocks. I mean, thanks? But I would've preferred more food or a 10% discount. TL;DR: Not worth the trek or wait. read more

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This was a great place for a date night to try something new or for a good time with a group. The food was delicious and very flavorful. It tastes very similar to the street carts of meat skewer but in a nicer, calm environment. The restaurant does not rush you out and you can sit there and have a good time with your friends, drinking and eating. A must try is the seafood! The scallop was super flavorful with garlic and vermicelli. The oyster was juicy and did not taste fishy. Tasted quite fresh. The tiger shrimp was huge and not over cooked. Done quite well. One thing I would not order again is the egg crepe. It's just okay. It's like an omelette with hot dog and a chewy starch wrap on the inside. The sauce with it was nice. The alcohol is a must try! Especially the rice wines or the shots! You can choose which flavors you want and they go down quite smooth. My main con of this place is that the price can add up without you realizing but I think the atmosphere and company and unique experience really made it worth coming to try. Another con would be the abundant amount of MSG in the seasoning for the skewer meats, but it is expected. Without it, it wouldn't be as delicious. The place is called little skewer and indeed it is. If you're expecting similar sizing as street carts, then you're at the wrong place. It's thin and small but it's honestly fun how nibble on them. Overall, I'd probably come back with a group of 4 of more to have a good time. read more

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Great place to come with friends. Food came out pretty quickly. Food was delicious, no complaints. The service was also good. The decorations are very classy. Overall, this is a good place to come with friends and/or family. read more

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For first impressions, the place has great vibes and atmosphere. It felt really cozy and quaint where you can catch up with friends or take someone at. The service was fairly nice with setting up our food and helping us with the menu. Everything is on their tablets, so that's where you'll order. It was fairly quick with us ordering and receiving the food. The skewers were not that hot. They are prepared and cooked at the back. Their portions are fairly light versus other places I've been. Overall, it did not impress me well. I don't plan to go back anytime soon. read more

Little Skewer - Assortment of skewers - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Cuisine: 5 Service: 6 Decor: 9 Value: 5 Overall: 6 Just opened on 7/31/23 inside Prince Tower, down the corridor along the side of Dolar Shop. As I walked in, I had really high hopes for this restaurant as a possible late night spot to grab some good eats and have a drink. Unfortunately, it was a mixed bag of good and bad, so the jury is still out. Let's start with the ambience because the interior design was amazing. The restaurant has an inviting feel, with charming touches everywhere. The theme is somewhat like an old school restaurant/bar in movies from the days of Chinese dynasties. Technically, translating the name directly, it should say "small bar from the past" or "old school bar." Honestly, it feels that way with a bit of modern influences. First of all, there is a small snack station for guests to grab some nicknacks while waiting for their food. In addition, all the booths had adorable Chinese themed pillows for your back, which was delightful. Another cool idea was the hanging candlelight on top of the tables, which can be swapped out to hang a tea pot of ice water. Small issue with that is the dripping water from the condensation that lands on the table while eating. They also provide wooden dice cups for people to play traditional Chinese drinking games at the tables. Furthermore, there is live music for dinners on the weekends. As for the food, we were unfortunately not as impressed. Their signature beef belly skewers were flavorful, but quite tough. Lamb skewers were better, but still nothing special. Btw, though the prices looked reasonable, the meat on the skewers were absolutely tiny, which may be why they all feel overcooked. I included a picture to compare the skewer versus my finger. Honestly, I rather go to the street carts. Maybe the best item of the meal was their Grilled Oyster, though pricey at $5, I would get that again with their delicious sauce. The Grilled Scallop was slightly overcooked, but flavor was no bad. Another decent dish we ordered was the Butter Preserved Egg, which is a vinegary century egg dish that was cooked on a hot pan with spices, scallion, cilantro, and egg. I really prefer my century egg served cold, but this was not bad, however definitely not worth the price either. I ate it with the Naan, which was just okay and boring on its own. The Grilled Egg Crepe is actually a poor translation. It is a wide rolled up cold noodle, stuffed with hot dog, scallion and cilantro, then pan fried with egg on the outside. The sauce was slightly spicy, sour and sweet. This was honestly terrible because the noodle was beyond hard and chewy. I gave up trying to eat it. Service-wise, the waiter we had was friendly, though sometimes absent. However, he couldn't answer many of the questions I had asked. Clearly they are new and I hope this issue gets resolved soon. Like I said, this was such a disappointment because I would come back here with friends in a heartbeat if they can improve the quality of the food. Otherwise, it's a space that will cater to people who are too drunk to realize that the food is just ok and overpriced. read more

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Great place for hanging with few of your friends! The food is great! Price so good Service is great girl are nice and sweet read more

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Too much to see(and take photos of) but too little to eat, I brought my old man who fought WWII, when the skewers were served he said "even when the enemies were flocking in fiercely we had more meat on the table!" Oh well... Fun place for sightseeing but never for the food, considerating they use Chowbus and push you extremely hard (on screen options are 18% 20% 22% and "custom") for 20% tip, AFTER TAX! Visit once and don't ever come back, treat it like your ex. read more

Little Skewer - Outside - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

还可以 氛围是不错的 与朋友小酒聊天了很久，我特别喜欢他们家的铁板黄油皮蛋 非常适合重口味的朋友们。感觉他们家的肉串挺一般的，又干又没味道，但他们的猪肠蛮好吃的 他们的酒蛮有意思的 喝不醉但味道是不错的 read more

Little Skewer - Chinese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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