Duzan is a certified spot in Astoria. It is one of those places you can rely on for consistently…read moregood food without overthinking it. The portions are huge, everything is packed with flavor, and the quality stands out compared to your typical food truck. It is very no-frills, but that is part of the appeal. You are leaving full and satisfied every time. If you are torn on where to go and want something casual, this is an easy choice.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6…read moreDecor: 5 Value: 8 Overall: 7 With all the delicious options for food in Astoria, I am glad to see Duzan still succeeding after all these years. The food has always been freshly prepared, in large portions, and cooked quite well. I'm thankful that has not changed much. On my most recent visit, we got a Mix Grilled and Vegetarian Plate to share between four people. There was so much food that we did not have dessert next door as originally planned. Prices are higher nowadays, but you are receiving great value for what you pay. Both chicken shawarma and the beef kufta from the Mix Grilled tasted great, especially with the provided zesty white sauce. I also added hot sauce to mine, which made it more satisfying. The chicken kebab was not bad, it had a nice char, but slightly dry. All of the accompanying humus (a bit salty), salad, rice, and garlic pita were excellent too. For the Vegetarian Plate, though good, I would like the falafels to be fluffier. The best things I enjoyed on the plate was the fried eggplants and baba ghanosh. It also comes with cous cous, which was good. Fresh middle eastern cuisine, made with quality ingredients and care, this restaurant may not be my first choice in Astoria because it's not as sexy as some of the other offerings, but I'm glad that they are still around when I just want a quality meal at a reasonable price.

La Vecina is a fantastic spot to eat & catch any game at as there are multiple TV monitors. The…read morestaff here are great as well. I didn't have any drinks here but would try them out next time. I had the ropa vieja tostones & they were great, my friend liked his meal too. All in all, I'd be back.

I went here with a group of friends, and when we first arrived, the restaurant was pretty empty. By…read morethe time we ordered, though, it had filled up quickly. Even with the crowd, the atmosphere was comfortable, and they had the game on, which made it a fun place to hang out. I ordered the chicken with mushrooms and a lime mojito. The chicken with mushrooms was a 10/10 absolutely delicious and full of flavor. The passionfruit lime mojito was too strong. The service was also great. Our waitress was kind, patient, and polite throughout our visit. Since my friends and I don't speak Spanish, we really appreciated how understanding she was while taking our order, especially since it seemed Spanish was her primary language. Overall, I had a great experience. The food, service, and atmosphere were all excellent, and I'd definitely come back.

First time coming to Yaar but it will most likely not be our last! We came in around 4:00pm for a…read morelate lunch. The food was delicious and the only thing better than our butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and shrimp biryani was the people! I highly recommend Yaar if you want delicious Indian cuisine. Conveniently located right by a train station w/ a municipal parking lot directly behind the restaurant. Inside there many tables where the ambience in warm and inviting and very friendly staff. We are from the north shore of Long Island and our favorite Indian restaurants are located in Hicksville but no more. We now have Yaar in Astoria to go to. Run don't walk to Yaar. You can thank me later. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala and shrimp biryani for the 3 of us. Everything came out piping hot and delicious. The portions were very generous and the wait staff was very attentive and friendly. I highly recommend Yaar Indian Restaurant. I forgot to mention come in at 12:00pm and enjoy their all you can eat lunch buffet. I believe the buffet is offered weekdays ftom 12:00pm to 3:00pm.

Yaar is conveniently located right by the Ditmars Boulevard subway station. We went on an early…read moreSaturday evening. The staff is very friendly and we were seated right away. We happened to be dining there during a World Cup game so there was a TV on in the back (not sure if that's their usual setup). I ordered the chicken tandoori (bone-in), my SO got the chicken tikka masala, and we shared a garlic naan. I got a masala chai to drink and my SO just stuck to water. We did not have to wait too long for the food. My chicken tandoori came out on a sizzling plate with a side of rice. The chicken was so tender, juicy, and flavorful. I ate the slices of onion on the sizzling plate with the chicken and rice. The garlic naan was nice and hot, crisp on the outside, studded with plenty of garlic, and soft and chewy on the inside. It was good for sopping up the chicken tikka masala sauce. My SO felt that my bone-in chicken tasted better than the chicken that came with the tikka masala, so he would consider ordering one of the other bone-in options next time (butter chicken (bone-in) or chef's special chicken (bone-in) biryani). Service was attentive. The servers refilled our water several times and checked on how we liked our dishes. We didn't have dessert this time, but we might next time we come because there will definitely be a next time.

It's not a restaurant per se; there are only two tables. But Tawa was a great find providing unique…read moreflavors. The goat in the goat thali had great sauce but somehow my favorite dish was the lentils. I don't know the name of the spicy vegetable but liked that as well as the greens.

Had the vegetarian thali. It was excellent! And I've had a lot of thalis. Small holi in the wall…read morewith 2 tables and great hospitality.

Came back here, and they had quite a few different items on their menu. Their online menu wasn't…read moreperfectly representative so be aware of that: The watermelon spritz was good and refreshing but the orange cream soda was much too creamy for me. - Beef longanisa: even better than I remember, you really get the roasted flavor and even better, there was a slight discount being on the HH menu - Honey walnut cauliflower was still good too although they changed it up too, crispier than I remember - the sauce on the skate is now using adobo, a little salty but the skate itself was great and there was more meat than I remembered - duck fried leg was nicely done; we got it with the duck fried rice although didn't think it was necessary per se - the saag paneer was the only thing off here; texture was much too mushy, the cheese was not firm and the taste was confusing too - not sure what they are going for here - the goat cheese ice cream was decent but I miss the cheddar ice cream for how novel it was

First off, this place is phenomenal in every aspect. The space is on the cozier side, which adds to…read morethe experience. The staff? Extremely friendly and so personable. And now the food Every bite we had was incredible; such a diverse pallet of flavors. The highlight of the dish for me was the skate wing, DANG that was tasty and very tender. The sauce with that was BEAUTIFUL. For drinks I had the duck duck daiquiri, duck fat washed drink with lime that was so delicious. For desert we let our waiter pick for us, and he led us to the coffee meringues which were also FANTASTIC. I couldn't recommend this more if I tried, definitely a must visit in this area

Was in the area and saw a sign for a lunch special. Ive been here in the past for dinner with…read morefriends and left always happy. Today I dropped by and had their lunch special which included a small side and an entree. I chose the vegetable samosa and the Kerala vegetable curry. The samosa had a nice flakey crust with a flavorful and substantial amount of filling. The kerala curry is coconut milk based with really great heat. The vegetables were firm and soft. And it was the great balance. Truly top notch curry for a lunch special. I was absolutely full, happy, and satisfied by the time my lunch break was over. Will certainly come back if im in the area.

So to preface, I've dined in and ordered delivery at Seva before, and every time it was delicious,…read morefriendly and nice vibe and service, and quick! This time though, for delivery, it was disappointing. To start, it took over an hour, at a 25 mins estimate.The food itself was overwhelming mid this time. The naan was cold and chewy, the samosas were also cold, and the chicken tikka masala was bland and watery. The chicken was so dry and tough too. It tasted nearly identical to TJ's frozen curry, which is a far cry from the dishes I've had in the past here. Four stars because it was serviceable and I know it ~can~ be good, but hoping it improves!

Overall rating: 4.2…read more I've been wanting to go here on a recommendation for years. The service was very friendly and accommodating but I don't think curry ramen is for me. It was not good. The place is a tad too far for me (I live near prospect park) so doubt I'd come again.

Nice little ramen spot in Astoria. Tried their signature Hinomaru ramen, and unfortunately felt it…read morewas unremarkable. The ramen was good, but it was also at least 5-7 dollars more expensive than comparable ramen. The egg also was not worth the 3 dollar extra, as it was a cold poached egg and not standard soy egg. Service was good and ramen was definitely still yummy, but it wasn't a standout.

Great little takeout-only spot conveniently located on 30th Ave not far from the 30th Ave subway…read morestop. The staff is very friendly. Everything here is vegetarian, there are many vegan options and gluten free options. Great prices and portions as well. I've hand sandwiches, salads and soups from here. For the holiday season they now have pies you can order (3 days in advance).

Serves fresh fruit drinks, which were very good but basic. They just replaced another juice…read moreestablishment and their decor makes them hard to find. Are they worth another visit? probably!!