Pros: - service is quick, staff are friendly - food came pretty quick - portions are pretty large Cons: - some dishes didn't have any flavor at all just oily Comments: - went on a Sunday around 2PM, it wasn't at full capacity but all the large (5+ people) tables were occupied - it was pretty loud because the table behind us was talking quite loud - it was pretty cold inside despite the heat being on (to be fair, it was also 17 degrees Fahrenheit (but with a feel of 0 degrees Fahrenheit) - would recommend to try it once read more

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I came here several times hoping it'll taste better. But each time I have encounter this place the food just didn't seem to be so great. Surprisingly, new management ? or new chefs? came to play! Came here for a family dinner gathering of 15. I had low expectations cause the last 2 years I've been here it was fast food style crap. Not this time around ! The quality, the selection of dishes the in cantonese "hay wok" skills was on point! Everything came out piping hot. Food was seasoned perfectly, portions was great! Especially for the price! We started off with a sampler platter of duck tongue, fried silver fish, tempura veggies, cold jelly and ear mushrooms. Great start off already. From the fried shrimp with walnuts to the steamed fish to fried rice. I was amazed. Even the boiled chicken was silken smooth, the beef ribs had a bit of a bite but also soft and tender, the stuffed tofu shrimp with a melody of seafood in the middle was cooked perfectly, the stir fried lobster and E-Mein hit the right spots. I would definitely come back for big family dinners. It's nice to have a legit chinese restaurant that you don't have to trip to flushing or Chinatown in the city! Parking is available on the streets! read more

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4.5/5 Everything was so flavorful. My family and I are a lover of Cantonese cuisine and Secret Kitchen was the perfect spot. It was pretty busy for a Wednesday night and the service was fast and friendly. I love that they give tong siu at the end and fresh fruit. Half a star off because we wanted a table not next to the restroom but those tables were probably reserved. read more

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This chinese restaurant is probably my favorite in the neighborhood now. They have some really delicious and unique dishes. I really loved the braised oxtail and pumpkin here which was so different. I will be back to try other dishes here. The service was great and the place is clean and neat. Also no long lines. Better than some of these hyped up spots around the city. Is it worth the trek? May be not. But if youre in the neighborhood worth a visit for sure. read more

TLDR: A solid find in Fresh Meadows. Classic Cantonese dishes but done really really well. Salted egg prawns, black pepper steak cubes and mushrooms, the fried sticky rice! Popped in randomly on a weeknight with the family and so presently surprised. We got a bunch of things to share and everything was exceptionally good. The salt and pepper anchovies were chunky, flaky but crispy on the outside. The stir-fried specialties is a mix of jicama, garlic chives, dried squid and fried anchovies. Savory, so much texture, beautiful colors and amazing with some rice. The black pepper beef cubes with mushroom I was really shocked. Tender chunks of beef, a wonderfully rich mouthfeel with bouncy mushrooms. For such a classic dish - this was definitely the best version I've ever had. Salted egg yolk prawns. Fried, massively jumbo shrimps tossed in the salted egg yolk. It's hard to find a place that makes this and even harder to find one that gets it right. The fried sticky rice though was the star for me. The dice on the ingredients is so fine, everything just mixes together perfectly. The fried taro, salami-like bites of chinese sausage, there was significant wok hei in this. We just got it plain but I can imagine with some seafoood - wow. Haven't been back since but I may need to pay another visit soon. read more

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3.5/5 stars rounded up. The food was on the saltier side for me, but all the flavors were good (simple, but good). We tried the chicken and eggplant, mapo tofu, shrimp and eggs, and water spinach. - Eggplant, chicken, and salted fish: This turned out to just be eggplant and chicken. I think there was some miscommunication because we ordered the lunch special version of this dish, not the full casserole. Instead of tofu, chicken, and salted fish, we opted for eggplant, chicken, and salted fish. This turned out to just be a basic Chinese takeout-like stir-fry. The chicken pieces were not dry, but they were pretty salty. The eggplant pieces were cooked well though, and they weren't overly salty at all. - Shrimp and eggs: The eggs in this dish were pretty salty, but I liked the ratio of shrimp to egg. The shrimp itself was very juicy. - Water spinach: This was my favorite. The flavor was simple but great, and it wasn't too salty. Overall, this place has decent Cantonese food. The wait staff is friendly. Portions are good, particularly for their lunch special, which is a pretty good deal. read more

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Cantonese dishes were stellar; the fried pork intestine wasn't smelly and crisp, with ample meat. The fish was prepared well and easy to apportion. Frog was fresh and tender. read more

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Food was decent but the service was terrible. Went with my daughter and we waited for half hour for our food. Even though I am Chinese and spoke Cantonese they treated us like foreigners. Everyone was offered the sweet bean soup and oranges with their checks except us. They even tried to charge us extra rice that we never gotten. Would give a better score if we were treated better but yo can tell they DO NOT treat everyone the same. It's a shame because I was planning on a big birthday party they for my husband. They definitely lost a lot of business because we live in the neighborhood and was planning on going there often with my neighbors. read more

Looked like a lot of good choices from all the signs at this so called secret kitchen. Food was pretty salty but I can appreciate the homestyle food. Like pan fried noodles were literally pan fried and then cut up like a pie. The beef with tomato gravy was tasty but a bit too much salt. Ambiance was takeout place with some seats if you want to be served. So slightly elevated takeout. A little pricey. read more

Secret Kitchen - Pan fried noodles - Cantonese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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"Secret! I've got a secret and I can't explain All the time I've waited for this day. All along I was never in doubt, I always knew it would ever get out...... " Secret- Sung by OMD The Secret is out! Classic Cantonese dishes where the serving sizes are generous and the service staff is friendly and gracious. They also have weekday lunch specials that are a steal. The breath of the wok is easily distinguishable as the proteins are seared perfectly and moist. Some of my faves are the Peking pork chops, beef chow fun and beef tenderloin in red wine sauce. Everything is cooked to perfection and I really can't find a meal here that has disappointed me. Go early as the street parking is limited. read more

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Made a reservation for a party of 15 and we had an enjoyable and filling dinner. The food quality, service, and ambiance were all on point. Our meal ended with complimentary sweet red bean soups and sliced cantaloupes. ORDERED: Peaking duck - it came out whole and our server cut and separated them on a separate table. It was delicious. Walnut shrimp - I love the shrimp. They were made to perfection. Very tasty. Chicken with garlic sauce - it was good. The chicken was so tender. Scallops with vermicelli on top - first time having the scallops on their shell and it was soooo good and yet tasty! My fav. for the evening. Braised Seafood w. Bean Curd Casserole - came out sizzling and the flavor was perfect. Lobster fried rice - they used sticky rice for this. The texture was soft and yet crispy with the crispy flakes. Sweet and sour sliced pork chop - my favorite dish since I was a kid and they made it just right. Pork belly - it was good. Per TCM, save this for last but before the dessert. White garlic water spinach - didn't get to try this one. Mushroom braised noodle - didn't get to try this one. Stir-fried fish filet - I love the texture and the flavor. It's a customized dish and it has lots of scallions. Don't know the actual name but the bones were used separately in the soup. Duck - don't know the actual name but the aroma and flavor were sooo good. Wok fried delicacies - it was good. Soup - it was customized. Don't know the name but they used the leftovers from our dishes like the Peking duck, fish bone, etc. with tofu to make it. 10% off when paid in cash. They also offer special sets for different occasions such as the baby's 100th day, Lunar New Year, etc. Recommend. read more

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Love that I don't have to go out to Chinatown to get Cantonese food and it's just as good here. Always consistent and the staff is very nice. Pictures include some of what we order. read more

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Secret Kitchen is a solid Cantonese restaurant located in Fresh Meadows and it's such a convenient location on Horace Harding with so many other stores nearby. There is a small parking lot around the corner, but street parking is also available. I've been coming here for a few years now and their food has always been consistent. Their Gold & Silver Egg Fried Rice is probably one of my favorite dishes from them. It's full of flavor and they load it with something super crispy that gives the fried rice that extra texture. I wish I knew what the English name is for this dish, but the one with stir fried veggies with seafood and fried silky tofu with shrimp on top is another one of my favorites. I haven't tried their lunch specials, but apparently it is worth it and delicious. There's so many other dishes that they do really well, but honestly anything you order from them will be good. read more

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A Cantonese restaurant in Fresh Meadows? Yes, please! Anytime we don't have to go into Downtown Flushing is a plus. Four of us came back from a long day of driving (from Nassau County to Queens to Brooklyn to Suffolk County to Fresh Meadows) and we were just STARVING!! We pulled off the bumper to bumper traffic on the LIE when we saw Secret Kitchen. Let's just say, our growling stomachs and the anticipation of good Cantonese food was the driving force...we totally inhaled our food! Haha Our menu (shared by 4ppl): -- Stewed pork belly w.lettuxe $18.96 -- Grouper fillet w.tofu casserole $19.95 -- Crispy fried chicken (half) $17.95 -- Sauteed snow pea leaves w.garlic $20.95 -- Rice ($1.50/bowl) To be honest, as hungry as we were, the food at Secret Kitchen didn't really impress us. Overall, the flavors were extremely mild, even for Cantonese food. None of our dishes really wow'd us and we thought the food was extremely overpriced, considering the portion sizes. On a positive note, customer service was great and the restaurant is very clean! Would we return? If we were starving and stuck in bumper to bumper traffic on the LIE...sure!...or maybe we'll just go to Bagel Oasis! Hahaha But seriously, this is not the worst Cantonese food; however, there is definitely room for improvement. read more

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Delicious quality Cantonese dishes near Fresh Meadows. Came here for lunch and the portions were great. We order the Pork Chops, Beef with Chinese Broccoli and House Special Sticky Rice. Everything was cooked to perfection. The beef was tender, the broccoli was the right texture. The pork chops had a nice crisp outside and inside was soft and melted in your mouth. The fried rice had great flavors and a new favorite! The place was very clean, decorated nicely- classic Chinese meets modern. The server was so friendly and welcoming to me and my children. I'm glad I don't need to make the trek to deep flushing now to get good quality Cantonese food!! (The photos were after we started eating so that's why portions may look smaller.) read more

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We've been coming here once a month. This is very similar to LN1380. The food is taste very good & no upset stomach read more

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This is a nicely decorated Chinese restaurant with authentic Cantonese cuisine. They have the traditional noodle, chicken and duck dishes. Excellent squib, sticky rice, e noodles with seafood. The calms were okay but not my favorite. The pork chops were crispy and liked by all. Definitely recommend this place and would come back again! read more

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The Secret is out! And it didn't come out of documents seized at Mar-A-Lago! Legit Cantonese has returned to Fresh Meadows after iChopsticks at this location closed. The newly renovated Secret Kitchen brings back many traditional Cantonese dishes that I had always grown up eating in Chinatown. Post-Covid inflation has hit restaurants hard and prices are a little steep and everybody is hurting, but this little place is doing their best. There are some specials and they still give complimentary fruit and dessert at the end of the meal. For a weeknight family dinner, we usually start with a soup, either West Lake Beef & Cilantro or Corn & Minced Chicken, both good choices here. Interested in an appetizer? Not on the regular menu, so ask your server if they have Fresh Jumbo Oysters or Scallops in Shell. They can be steamed with Garlic & Vermicelli or Black Bean Sauce served on the half shell. These are market price per piece, so check beforehand ($$$). I had a hankering for Pan-Fried Flounder and SK does it well with crispy fins that you can crunch and the fillet just slides off the bone when it is perfectly cooked. I have literally served hundreds of flounders this way in my lifetime. I know my fins from my fillets. Following up we'll have either a half Crispy Garlic Chicken or Sliced Chicken & Chinese Broccoli. My son's favorite is always the Peking Pork Chops, fried and tossed in a sweet and tangy sauce, which goes really well with rice. There are also choices of fresh vegetables not specifically on the menu, but ask for what is available. Usually we will order Sautéed Pea Pod Leaves & Garlic, but sometimes switch it up with Baby Shanghai Bok Choy or Chinese Water Spinach & Preserved Bean Curd. Whatever you go with, you're guaranteed an authentic and delicious Cantonese meal. Some hot tea? Gaun Biu! read more

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Traumatizing. They serve pigeon, it's dirty and the food was the worst I've ever had in my entire lifetime. I was sick. Plus they have a C from the health department which I didn't know until I left and saw it in the window. It was so overpriced and quite literally the worst meal I have ever had. So gross. If I could give -1000 stars I would. read more

My aunt made a dinner reservation for the 5 of us at Secret Kitchen tonight. We were seated at a round table in the middle of the restaurant. There was additional seating in the next room. The staff was very attentive and provided excellent service to us. Complimentary Pork Feet with Red Chili Pepper Food *sharing is caring* Chicken (Half) Seafood Bean Curd Soup - dissatisfied Salted & Pepper Pork Chop - yummy Deep Fried Pumpkin with Salt Egg Yolk - unappetizing Live Lobster Special: Two for $30 Lobster with Crispy Garlic & Salt - The lobster dish was so flavorful and delicious. One word: Scrumptious Snow Peas Leaf with Garlic - yummy Note: You get a 10% discount if you pay in cash! Bookmark this spot to try! read more

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BLUF: A mediocre first impression; could have been better considering the prices. Secret Kitchen (粵精彩; something like "refined Cantonese cuisine") recently took over its space from iChopSticks. Our first visit to Secret Kitchen was for a take-out order: - "House Special Walnut Jumbo Shrimp" (沙汁核桃蝦球): $28.95. This dish included eight "jumbo" shrimp. - "Singapore Rice Vermicelli" (星洲米粉): $15.95. This dish had a good amount of ingredients (stuff other than noodles), but there was more flavor from salt than curry. - "Beef Chow Ho Fun with Extra Sauce" (濕炒牛河): $16.95. The noodles, which should have been smooth, were slightly grainy in texture. The gravy was a bit thin. Overall, the food from Secret Kitchen was OK. But at these prices, the food could have been executed better. read more

Secret Kitchen - House Special Walnut Jumbo Shrimp (沙汁核桃蝦球): $28.95. Take-out. - Cantonese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Sssh... Remember, I'm telling you in confidence. Secret Kitchen @185-20 Horace Harding Expressway can possibly be the best kept secret of Fresh Meadows. The pictures on Maps from a search of Chinese restaurants nearby lured me to this location to place a to go order while I shopped at Lidl supermarket for their fresh baked croissants. The interior decor has a modern flair, bright light wood and natural colors. The service was friendly and prompt. The menu extensive, I ordered spring rolls and Beef Chow Fun (Dry). The price is a bit more than the other local restaurants but the portion size is worth it. The food I received was as pictured, sumptuous slices of beef, broad noodles with sprouts and scallions. Delicious!!! It was the best take out Chinese food I've had in quite some time. I highly recommend the Secret Kitchen. And I will be returning soon to order other menu items. read more

In the words of Larry David.. the lunch special at Secret Kitchen is "pretty pretty good." It comes with rice, your choice of meat & veggies and a soup (either egg drop or sweet n sour). For $11.99 it's actually quite the deal. I ordered their general tso's over white rice and the egg drop soup. Some of the pieces were just a bit on the soggy end but overall the chunks of chicken were tasty and the rice was well-made and super fluffy. I ordered for pickup and it was neatly packed and waiting for me when I arrived about 20 minutes later, which was super nice. I'm curious to try their lo-mein, which is not available for the lunch combo. Also, as fellow Yelp Elite member, Ann H stated in her review, their is indeed a 10% discount when paying cash. If you're looking for a good lunch deal, you'll definitely find it at Secret Kitchen! read more

The jellyfish was delicious. It's my favorite dish out of the three. I would highly recommend if you like a bit sour and sweet. The crispy chicken is a little dry but still super good. I hope there was a bit more flavoring for the chicken. The waiters are attentive and the place isn't very big. read more

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Stopped by to check this place out over the weekend, food was pretty good! Service was quick and everything came out really fast, friendly staff too! I recommend calling ahead to reserve seats since they get quite busy especially during dinner time. Cantonese style dishes for sharing, I'll be coming back again next time to try out other stuff! read more

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Came here for dinner on Sat night. They were busy. Thank God I reserved a table in advance. Food was pretty good , great service. The place is a little crowded but is clean. There is parking at the back but it shared with other shops and some spots were for private use. But there are a lot of street parking spots and there is a big parking lot across shared with other stores . We had a variety of dishes. We liked them all, however for the General Tao's chicken dish , chicken itself is a little dry. The silver-gold fried rice was delicious, ee-fu noodle was bouncy, read more

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This is a new restaurant that just opened for 3 months. The previous restaurant was Chopsticks. This place is more Cantonese style cuisine. I normally come for their lunch special which was about $10 which comes with a soup - not pictured here but it's a yummy and a great deal. That led me to trying their dinner menu for my party of almost 30 people in their private room in the back. I also liked that there was a separate bathroom in the room. The outstanding dishes were the garlic chicken, walnut shrimp, lamb chops were extremely tender and tasty, the Peking Duck was a fan favorite with the group..they also provide the extra pieces of duck not pictured here for picking. The pan fried flounder was nice and crispy. Everything was delicious and this will be a staple restaurant that I visit frequently. Ben and Lam were easy to work with and super helpful. read more

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Was so excited to order from this place since there's so few Cantonese restaurants nowadays. When they opened not too long ago I was hoping they would deliver to my house... so glad to see they were on UE. We ordered a couple of lunch specials, $9.99 at the restaurant, slightly more on 3rd party app which is fine since UE is not a free service. Comes with rice and soup. Pork belly comes in big slices, very tender, good quality. Not too fatty either. It was delicious over rice. Beef brisket with curry was tasty. Brisket could've been a lil more tender. Few pieces were just too tough to chew. Lots of sauce, could've used more beef but still good curry dish. Satay beef with vermicelli was also very flavorful. I'm normally not a fan of vermicelli but it was pretty good. Just a bit overpriced. Beef was good quality, not stringy. Everything tasted quite fresh and was seasoned nicely. Probably one of the best Cantonese restaurant right now simply judging from the few items I tried. Would love to dine in and try more items when we have more time. read more

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The restaurant is very clean and new making our lunch very comfortable. Our server was friendly and diligent. Our order was taken quickly, but not rushed. Our food also came out in a timely manner. We ordered two lunch specials and they were nice healthy portions that came with rice and a soup. The food is very good, definitely will be back again when I'm in the area. Might even call in for a takeout order since there's plenty of parking outside making this a very convenient stop. read more

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Fried Pumpkin Sautéed sliced Conch & Fried Stuffed Beancurd. Salt & Pepper Porkchop Twin Lobster for $30. Great Cantonese restaurant that just opened. I am happy with the quality of the food. We came by around 12:00 and it was 75% full on a Thursday. Place isn't big but can accommodate a fair amount of customers. Would come back to try other dishes. read more

Secret Kitchen - Salt and Pepper Pork Chop - Cantonese Near Me - Flushing, New York

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We have been here quite a few times and service was always satisfied. This time the food was still good and staff were polite. We purposely came early at 5pm for dinner to avoid the dinner rush. There were a total of 3 tables included ours. But the staff were rushing us out of there. We didn't understand why, there were plenty of tables. Plus they charged us $10 to open a bottle of wine. We were very disappointed. We will not be coming back here again. read more

Wasn't sure if I was going to be happy with this place but glad I gave it a go. They are great at homey Cantonese dishes such as casseroles and their lunch specials are always fresh. They don't deliver and as a result I feel like they get to focus on the food. Service is also always attentive and it's relaxing to eat here. We enjoy the quality of the food and it has become a regular for us. We recommend. read more

Difficult to find parking. Restaurant is located on service road. You can try looking along the nearby residential streets. B-rating by department of health. The staff was very friendly however were doing deep cleaning while we were eating. Mopping around us as well. There is a wide selection between takeout and family style Chinese food to choose from. Wasn't all too impressed once we tasted the food. Our beef and chicken wasn't mixed well. Each bite was unpredictable. Some pieces were salty. Some were sweet. Some were bland. 3 dishes and a can of sprite came out to $70-ish. Not sure if me and my fiancée would be excited to come back to this restaurant. Maybe only to get a quick dinner before going home if our other go-tos are closed or inconvenient. read more

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The food is out of the world and is Cantonese style. I love it the taste. It is sure a secret place to eat in. Make sure you ask what is the special for that day. The service is friendly and they know what is good recommendations for you. Talk to them. The price is reasonable and for where I am , the price is good for the taste. Always go back for more when I am in the area. Try it on your own and you will not regret. read more

Finally have a canto food around the area. The lunch special runs for $11.50 with a soup and rice so it is a very good deal. The food is always ready for pick up earlier than the predicted time. They are fast. I have ate at the restaurant once, the service and atmosphere is like average chinese restaurant. Nothing above and beyond. A good local spot to grab authentic Chinese food. Honestly there sometimes isn't consistency with their dishes. Some are better than others and sometimes it also run sweeter than I would like. read more

Secret Kitchen - Lunch Special: L26 Fish cube Fish Cubes with Tofu Casserole Lunch Special Beef and Beef with Chinese Broccoli Lunch Special - Cantonese Near Me - Flushing, New York

We came here yesterday for Chinese New Year's lunch. My sis in law had made a reservation few weeks back and glad to see they were able to oblige back then. Showing up, first impressions were that the place is immaculately clean and actually quite spacious. I was expecting over-crowding atmosphere but all the tables were nicely spreaded out, and there are some larger tables in the other room for larger parties. We ordered a variety of dishes ranging from pan fried flounder, house special shrimp with mayo and walnuts, beef with snap peas, Peking style pork chop, fish filet, longevity noodles, etc. All the dishes were very flavorful. The portion of the dishes is adequate and is not meant to be overly abundant. Based off this first visit, we would definitely come back for sure and is a nice alternative than having to find a place in the heart of Flushing and deal with the traffic. Highly recommended. Street parking only. read more

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What's the secret about this restaurant one might ask. Well the answer might be simpler than what you expect and that is tradition. Just like the saying old habits die hard and so are old taste palate. There is nothing secret about this restaurant as the name would suggest. There is no giant neon signs hanging in front of the store, no cute servers dressed in cosplay to take your orders, no high tech tablets for you to flick through to order, no exciting live performance, no fancy and exquisite looking tableware and utensils, and definitely no futuristic robots to deliver your food to your table. What this restaurant has is plain and simple tradition. Like its Chinese name "Fabulous Cantonese", the simple decor, old laminated stlye menu, easy going but attentive services, and the delicious traditional Cantonese dishes are just fabulous. Nothing fancy but unpretentious, you get what you pay for delicious traditional Chinese food, which beats all those fusion or new style of cooking. This is where you will find old tastes that are diminishing from Chinatown and Flushing. We came on a Monday night, the 6 of us men in their 40s. We had ordered like a feast including soup, pork chops, lobster with noodles, steak, house chicken, clams, and house special stir fry. My personal favorite is the beef soup. And the bill at the end was fabulous, averaging $40 including tips per person, note that the lobster was on special, 2 for $40. So if you are tired of the fancy, expensive way of dining these days then come and give thus restaurant a try. read more

Secret Kitchen - Cantonese Near Me - Flushing, New York

Food is delicious, service is good. Just parking sometimes not easy. I recommended this restaurant!

First time trying this restaurant with my family. Overall it's good. I would recommend the lobster (salty egg yolk) and vegetable (上糖豆苗). Beef rib and fried chicken are average. It's a good option if you like traditional Cantonese cuisine. Will return for sure. read more

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I got the sweet and sour pork lunch special for take out. The service was fast. The pork was really flavorful, sweet and tangy. The pineapples go really well with the dish. The egg drop soup was decent. This restaurant has probably the best Chinese food around this area. read more

Secret Kitchen - Cantonese Near Me - Flushing, New York