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    4.1 (111 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM
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    Blue Rain
    Antonio A.

    Great food, attentive service, and a wonderful place to enjoy dinner together with family and friends. Wonderful list of appetizers, entrees, deserts, and mocktails. Everything I've tried here has a homerun!

    Fateha A.

    4/5 Dynamite prawn $23/5pc- pretty good, crispy 4/5 Mocktails: passion potion $10, Mr. Mango $10, blue rain $12- really good 4/5 chicken pad ki mao $17- the least expensive entree we got but the best 1, well flavored 3/5 ribeye steak $40- too chewy, even when I tried to cut against the grain 3/5 Thai lamb steak $37/6pc- the sauce is too heavily spiced 3/5 mango sticky rice $15- it's ok, some mango slices a bit sour, not enough coconut cream, will forever be on the hunt for a mango sticky rice as good as the 1 I had at Wat Thai in LA, this doesn't compare 3/5 assorted mochi ice cream $12- matcha not strong enough, taro lacks flavor, strawberry is good 1/5 Nur-tella fried ice cream - ganache disgustingly sweet, any not use dark chocolate ganache? 1/5 Merlot $7- this red wine was prolly worse than the white Chardonnay I had last time 3/5 Service- lady was pushy abt getting us bottled water when we already said no the 1st time, she was also in a rush to clear the plates, other server was excellent

    Thai Green Curry chicken
    Isabel J.

    My good friend and I were looking for a place to have dinner on a Saturday night and came across this restaurant. The place isn't too big but it's nicely decorated. I didn't know they didn't sell alcohol. They only have mocktails and non alcoholic wine. We tried 2 of the mocktails and the presentation was amazing however they were super sweet. We started with crab Rangoon and chicken satay. Both were tasty however I enjoyed the chicken more. As far as our entrees my friend went with the chicken green Thai curry, I got the chicken garlic and we shared the crab fried rice. All three dishes were amazing. We really enjoyed our meal. Apart from the food being excellent the service was just as great. I really do hope they get a liquor license in the near future because I do enjoy a cocktail with my dinner.

    Nora F.

    I forgot to review the restaurant last year so here I am revisiting it because the food was fantastic! Since my nephew and his wife love rice dishes and Thai food, we picked this place. On the second visit, we came with my nephew's in-laws. We had the same waiter, Daryl, if I'm not mistaken. He was attentive and professional and he remembers us, awesome! We loved basil fried rice, Thai fried rice, crab meat fried rice, appetizer samplers, dumplings, and many more. They offer sauces on the side, and the chili paste is not that spicy, so I can recommend this if you don't eat spicy food to at least try their spices. One dish that I'll try next is stir-fry udon. Hubby ordered this on our second visit, and I tried it and loved it. This dish was a bit spicy, but it had a sweet spice, and it was delicious! The place was nicely decorated inside and out. It felt nice and cozy inside. Great job! Highly recommended!

    Mango With Sticky Rice
    Nadira Y.

    Glad to be able to have halal Thai food, as we don't get that at home. It was a good experience mixed with some bad. Food taste and presentation were great! I had made a reservation online. I even received a phone call from the restaurant confirming my reservation and time. Upon arriving at the restaurant, the staff acted as they are unaware of my reservation and could not locate it, even though they themselves had called and confirmed hours prior. They cleared a table for us and we sat down. Another family had the same issue shortly after. When we were asked for water, I said no to crystal and asked for regular without ice. After leaving, I realized we were charged for 7 glasses of "still" water for $14. I am so confused at this charge. Why are we paying for water? I can literally have tap water. Now, if we all ordered separate bottles of water, I understand, but this is a first for me, being charged for water at a sit down restaurant. The amount was incorrect as well, as we were 5 adults (none of us got a refill) and one toddler (who had his own sippy cup and did not even need water, so one glass was not even touched). Not sure how they counted 7 glasses. We ordered tom yum soup for 3 with shrimp and our entrees. We got the pad see ew with beef, Thai fried rice with chicken, and pineapple fried rice with chicken. They were all delicious, but I feel like the restaurant is really charging every single thing. A $1 to $3 charge is added to the entree upon choice of protein. Yes, when you get shrimp I have always seen an additional charge, but this is the first place that is even charging for chicken. I felt the dishes were overpriced, as the portion is not even huge. It was actually the first time we finished our meals at a Thai restaurant with no leftovers. I also got a blue rain mocktail. It was good, but nothing to write home about for $12. The presentation with smoke was nice though upon arrival. We ordered the small dessert platter ($35), which feeds 2-3 people. We chose the chocolate lava, mango sticky rice, and they included their complimentary mochi ice creams. The best thing was the mochi ice cream in my opinion. The mango sticky rice was in no comparison to an actual Thai mango sticky rice. The mango was hard and tart and was cut way to large to even enjoy properly with the spoons provided. They should have been sliced thinly as this dessert usually has. There was also no condensed milk over the mango or rice. The rice was boiled in maybe some milk and sugar and really had nothing in common with an actual mango sticky rice. My niece enjoyed the chocolate lava cake. The mochi flavors were good though and 4 were provided. Overall, I found the restaurant to be vastly overpriced. I recommend going here for a date if you want, but if you want real Thai food, then I feel an actual Thai restaurant would be a greater bang for your buck. They should change the water cost ASAP or make aware their patrons of the cost, because most are probably unaware like me.

    Mango With Sticky Rice & Chocolate Lava Cake with Thai tea ice cream
    Lila L.

    Really craving mango sticky rice at the end of September when mango was out of season and they miraculously still had it on the menu. We made the trip just for this dessert although we should've questioned it when all the other restaurants/dessert places in the vicinity said they didn't have it since it was out of season. Upon entering the restaurant, it felt upscale not the typical local no frills restaurant. We felt bad just ordering desserts so we got an additional one and everything just went downhill. Mango Sticky rice: mango was hard, not ripe, and not sweet. Three no no's already. On top of that, the sauce that accompanied it was salty not the traditional condense milk and it was thick and squeezed not even nicely over the mango sticky rice. We asked the waiter what the sauce was and she couldn't explain it either. Chocolate Lava Cake with Thai Tea Ice Cream: don't call it chocolate lava if upon slicing the cake there's no lava or anything oozing out from the inside. It tasted like a store-bought brownie cake. Thai tea ice cream was good though. Overall, came for expensive desserts that were disappointing, I'd recommend getting desserts elsewhere.

    Shrimp Rangoon
    Lindsey G.

    Ordered the crab rangoons as an app got one other for free is absolutely delicious. Definitely recommend coming here if you haven't been there. Thai food is absolutely amazing. Best in Queens hands down!! Always order food here with my cousin when she's back from Miami

    Steak with tamarind sauce

    The hospitality and service was top tier! Reservations were easily made online. We had a small group for Galentine's and wanted to try this spot since it has been on our list for too long. Since we eat with our eyes first, presentation was EVERYTHING! From the drinks to the food everything looked perfect and tasted incredible. We had so much fun with our mocktails. The perfect blend of mocktails in terms of presentation and flavor. Will need to come back to try the rest of their menu! Thank you for a wonderful experience!

    Lady of the Night
    Danielle A.

    WOW!!!!!! That's the word to best describe this place and what I couldn't stop saying while eating here. I came here with my family for dinner on a Saturday night and everyone enjoyed themselves. To drink I had the Lady of the night, which was brought out under a clear & smoke-filled cloche. It has this cool bubble which can be popped with a rose that is given to you. The entire concept of this drink is super cool and creative! I loved it, and to top it off, the taste was absolutely delicious. The other drinks we ordered were the Paradise and the Thai Iced Tea, both of which were very tasty. For appetizers we ordered the fried chicken dumplings and fried calamari. Both were gone within minutes because of how tasty they were. The sauce that came with the calamari was out of this world. A good mixture of sweet and spicy. For my main course I ordered the fiery chili chicken, which came with a side of jasmine rice. I love spicy food and this chicken was SPICY! I loved it because I'm always searching for food that will pack a punch in the heat department. My family also ordered the prawns, the ribeye, and the shrimp curry. Everyone enjoyed their food so much. For dessert, we got the sampler, and I'm so glad we did because there was something that each one of us enjoyed. Between the mochi, molten lava cake, and the fried rice, we were able to clear the dessert sampler, which was a very generous portion. Aside from the great food and amazing ambiance, the service here was great. Our waitress was extremely attentive and did a great job at suggesting menu items based on our preferences. Jashim & Razib, the owners here, were extremely friendly and welcoming.

    JiHae L.

    What a great restaurant. I came here on a Monday night, and the service was impeccable. They told us that the original Nur Thai is in Rego Park, so this is an extension. There's a deal here where it's 25% off from 5pm to 7pm on Mon to Thur. The promotion is 25% off of the appetizers and drinks. Regarding the drinks, they only have mocktails. All of their food is halal, which I didn't know Thai food could be. The service was really great. Our waiter was Jazmine, and she helped us pick out appetizers and other dishes that would suit. She gave great suggestions as my diet eliminated a lot of food items. At the end of the meal, when she gave us the check, they forgot to take out the 25% at the end, and we forgot to mention it too. So they returned it back to us. She prob took it out of her tip or something, which was sweet. Food wise, I got for myself the Thai Ceviche, which had loads of seafood inside, and it had good seasoning on it, too. For the table, we got the chicken satay and ribeye jerky. I enjoyed the chicken more as the sauce went well with it. Last but not least, I got the creme brulee for dessert.

    we arrived on a Monday afternoon After 5 PM and the restaurant was empty when we arrived Service was good. We ordered entrées from the vegetarian vegan section. And one order of vegetable dumplings The food was good as the portions Nice to find numerous or fish options on the menu, which would be expected at aThai restaurant A good find in the area I have been wanting to stop in for a while not sure if I would make it a regular place to patronize

    Starter sampler with chicken satay, spring rolls, golden bags, veg dumplings, combo dumplings, etc. Highlight of our meal
    Naz A.

    Food, service, and ambience were 10/10. Be on the look out for Prashant, he was great, and made our experience forever memorable.

    I dined here at the beginning of June. While the service from Alondra was excellent, I was surprised to see a 4% surcharge added for using a credit card. Upon reviewing our receipt, I noticed the tax rate appeared to be 13%, which seemed unusually high. I called the restaurant for clarification and was told that the credit card fee is added into the same line as the tax. I'm not sure if that's even legal, and it certainly feels misleading. I also asked if there was any signage informing customers of this fee, and was told there's a sign at the bar--and as of Feb 2024 a business cannot "Put a SIGN ON THE WALL OR AT THE REGISTER that notifies a fee is applied to all credit card sales." On top of that, the huge advertisement outside about discounts at the Astoria location is not currently in effect, and there's no information posted about when it starts. Overall, we left feeling misled. While we love Astoria, this experience felt more like a money grab than a genuine dining experience. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

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    Been to both locations, & honestly never a bad decision. The food is always great & the soups as well are delish

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    Darjeeling Kitchen & Café - Himalayan Curry: I don't typically like mushrooms but these were divine and the hint of carmelized onions on the Chinese broccoli was great!

    Darjeeling Kitchen & Café

    4.8(56 reviews)
    0.3 miAstoria, Long Island City

    I had a lovely dinner at Darjeeling Kitchen & Cafe and I am certainly looking forward to my next…read morevisit. The restaurant felt homey and I could tell there were many regulars and other return visitors, for good reason! Ordered: Masala Chai ($4.50)- this tasted authentic, was nicely spiced, and wasn't too sweet. I only wish the cup was bigger. Steamed momo ($12+)- I like how you have the option to mix and match. We ordered the mixed vegetable and the oyster mushroom and surprisingly I much preferred the oyster mushroom variety. The mixed vegetable momo tasted more earthy to me. Himalayan rice set ($20.5)- this was a very nice assortment- there was rice, lentil dal, your protein of choice- (I chose beef brisket), stir fried cabbage, broccoli rabe, pickled vegetables and crisp flatbread. The only downside in my opinion was that the brisket wasn't too tender and I didn't love the beef flavoring or preparation. The rest of the items were so delicious! I've been thinking about this meal ever since I left the restaurant. You don't want to skip this place.

    I had high hopes from this place since it was pretty busy when I walked in and the pictures looked…read moreamazing. I was disappointed. I just feel like the flavors could have been better on everything I got. I had one dish that the The chili chicken was sweet and spicy but it wasn't particularly better than any other spicy chicken I ever had. The jhol momo tasted cheesy which was unexpected and didn't go with the sauce or broth. The roti was more tortilla sized n pretty flat. Maybe that's just authentic to Tibetan cuisine. The empanada things were fine.

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    Darjeeling Kitchen & Café - Jhol Momo,  Darjeeling Thukpa

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    Darjeeling Kitchen & Café - Of course I had to have Darjeeling tea at its namesake. It was delicious.

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    Of course I had to have Darjeeling tea at its namesake. It was delicious.

    Sami’s Kebab House - Mixed Afghan Kabab

    Sami’s Kebab House

    4.4(655 reviews)
    0.3 miAstoria
    $$

    Delicious meal. Big fan of the mantu and lamb chops. And I liked the rice with the addaon…read moresweetness. Eggplant appetizer was good too. I do wish there was more protein in the mains. They are generous with the rice though. Really appreciated the dessert they gave us on the house. Milky and delicious!

    I went here for a group meal and I know this is a popular place but I was more than pleased with my…read moremeal. The meal was seamless from start to finish, the food, the service, the atmosphere was all great. Food came out quick and our waiter Kais took care of our group effotlessly. I really enjoyed my meal overall, I would say the apps and mains were both delicious but I would give an edge to the mains. The food: Borani Banjan- This was the highlight app for me with some freshly made Afghai Naan. Man this was so good and a must order. The eggplant was cooked perfectly. Bamia- This was like a stewed Okra and I loved this dish, the okra was cooked down but the flavor was so damn good. Mantu- This was a nice delicate dumpling, it was made well but because of the cumin I couldn't help think it reminded me of Tex Mex food. Aushuk- This was OK, it was kinda strange because there was this fermented flavor to it that kinda bothered me. Chicken Afghani Kabab- I am shocked to say this but the chicken was my favorite protein. It was perfection, it was perfectly juicy with a nice smokey outer char, this was amazing. Uzbeki Qabuli Pulao- This was a braised lamb shank and was no teeth required tender. It so incredibly delicate and so delicious. Salmon- Fat slabs of salmon cooked to perfection with a nice outer smokey char. So good. Lamb Kabab- This was fine but not as exciting as the above. The lamb was chewier than I was hoping but the flavor was nice. Beef Kofta- It was like a ground meat patty. It was ok, it was a bit chewy and a bit dry but it was alright. The two I want to try on my next visit is the shrimp and the lamb chops, can't wait for a second visit.

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    Sami’s Kebab House - Mixed Afghan Kabab

    Mixed Afghan Kabab

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    Fast & Buy Halal Food - Combo over Rice Platter

    Fast & Buy Halal Food

    5.0(3 reviews)
    1.2 miLong Island City, Hunters Point

    It's a great spot for what it is…read more I got the combo platter and it was great. The guy seemed very attentive, wearing gloves and everything; overall the truck was clean and the food hit the spot - even the rice was pretty good, let alone the other ingredients. Takes cards, including apple pay and zelle (for an extra charge). I believe it's open 24/7 which is very convenient. The truck is also across the street from some public seating outside of an office building.

    So this is amazing I never knew I had a late night halal truck near me im A huge fan of halal…read morefood meaning I can eat halal any day during the week and whatever time but again this is amazing So I just came out of a bar and I was starving and I decided to look around to see what was open and I can't believe I never saw this before. But I saw the fast and buy halal chart and I was so happy and this is amazing to know as well now especially since I go to the bar alot and when I finish I'm starving. I never got the cookers name but he was a very nice guy that service was fast and the food was so so good I got a mix platter with white sauce bbq and wow now I have a spot I can go to whenever I want halal food at night which is amazing and dangerous lol. The menu is also great and I definitely need to try everything else if you are in the long island city area after a certain time or if you just got out of the bar and are starving please please go and check out fast and buy halal food. The Chicken the lamb were so savory especially with white sauce and bbq and with some fries one of the best things ever to be open after 12.

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    Xi'an Famous Foods - [N2] Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles

    Xi'an Famous Foods

    4.0(197 reviews)
    1.1 miLong Island City
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    I'm visiting NYC on a work trip from California, and I didn't realize how much I was craving…read moresomething that felt a little like home until I ate here I had the N2 Spicy & Tingly Beef Muscle Hand-Ripped Noodles, F4 Spicy & Sour Lamb Dumplings, and the L2 cucumber salad, and honestly, I was so satisfied. Let's start with the noodles They're thick, chewy, and super bouncy -- literally my favorite kind of noodle. The hand-ripped texture really comes through, and every bite had that satisfying chew I'm always looking for. This is 100% my noodle type. I'm not Chinese, but I've had a lot of Chinese food in LA, so this didn't feel unfamiliar at all. I went with the default spice level, and it wasn't overly spicy, just super flavorful with that signature tingly kick. Comforting, bold, and very easy to keep eating I was actually hoping to try N1 (Spicy Cumin Lamb Hand-Ripped Noodles), but it was sold out super sad, but now I have a very clear reason to come back. The lamb dumplings (F4) were great too. You can really taste the lamb, which I loved. The wrappers are a bit thicker, but that feels very traditional and totally works When things started getting rich and spicy, the cucumber salad (L2) came in clutch Fresh, tangy, and perfect for resetting your palate mid-meal. I came in pretty close to closing time, but the staff told me to take my time and not rush, which I really appreciated. Small thing, but it made the whole experience feel relaxed and welcoming Also... I didn't even realize this was a chain until now I've never seen Xi'an Famous Foods on the West Coast, please open one in California already!! We need this!

    Quick fast casual stop for a filling meal when you're craving spicy, chewy noodles! You order on…read morethe kiosk and food comes out fast. I got the beef hand ripped noodles with mild spice. The portion was generous and hit the spot. Also got the bottled chrysanthemum tea in their fridge which was the perfect level of sweet and went well with the noodles. The interior isn't fancy but does the job for sitting and slurping up your meal. Love that I can get a taste of Xi'an food here in the city!

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    Xi'an Famous Foods - Spicy lamb burger. Spinach dumplings.

    Spicy lamb burger. Spinach dumplings.

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    Part of the inside seating area

    Sami's Kabab House

    Sami's Kabab House

    4.5(96 reviews)
    1.7 miHunters Point, Long Island City
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    Three of us came here for dinner last night (Tuesday). At 7:00 pm, place was pretty quiet. The…read morerestaurant is small-ish and it looks like most tables are for 2. We got a four-top at the front of the place. The restaurant decor is pleasant. It's a bit dark inside, but welcoming. Our server was very friendly. We started by ordering three starters - Mantu Dumplings (described in the menu as: steamed dumplings w/ beef, onions, cilantro + spices, topped with garlic mint yogurt sauce and garnished with lamb gravy and yellow split peas), Borani Banjan (eggplant) and Bamia (okra, stewed with tomato and onion sauce). Each of the starters was great. I think my favorite was the dumpling, followed by the eggplant and then the okra. Although the okra dish was delicious, it seemed like the simplest one, and one I could make most easily at home. The server suggested we get an order of Afghan Naan to go with the starters. The Naan was "OK". I would call that the weak part of the meal. It was fairly flavorless and didn't really enhance the flavors of the starters. The three of us shared two entrees - Chicken Afghan Kabob and Salmon Kabob. Each comes with a large side of rice. We also ordered one Qabuli (a rice topping made of raisins and carrots, sautéed in a cardamom syrup). The Qabuli is an extra dollar. The server said he would put it on the side, which was an excellent suggestion, because the rice was flavorful on its own and the Qabuli on its own made an excellent, sweet side dish. The Kabobs were both very good. The chicken was moist and tender and nicely seasoned. But the salmon - oh my gosh - the salmon light, flaky texture melted in my mouth. I couldn't stop eating the salmon. The rice was flavorful and the texture consistent. Before serving the entree, the server brought over a small salad to share, which was refreshing - lettuce and tomato and cucumbers. We didn't order dessert. But the server comped us a Firnee (homemade custard), which was very good. We were so full we couldn't finish it (or most of the rice from the entrees). The portions here are a nice size. Bottled waters were $2 each. They were ice cold and a good value for a restaurant. Honestly, the prices here overall are very reasonable. The food is good and nice portion sizes.

    Food: I ordered the Mixed Afghani lunch special from here for $12.99. Lunch specials are to go…read moreonly. The lunch special included a few pieces of chicken kebab and a ground lamb kebab along with salad and rice. The rice was very flavorful and delicious. The meat was overall good, but some pieces were a bit dry. Overall, I really enjoyed the flavors of the food and would get it again. Service: Staff were really friendly, but the service was quite slow considering we were the only ones ordering food at the time. I wouldn't come here if you're looking to grab a quick lunch to go. Ambiance: The restaurant is small but has tables for you to eat at. They automatically charge a 20% gratuity for parties of two or more if you want to dine in. Overall, I would recommend this place!

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    Sami's Kabab House - Chicken thigh kebab

    Chicken thigh kebab

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    Beef kofta

    Sami's Kabab House - Afghan naan

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    Nur Thai - thai - Updated May 2026

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