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4.1 (1.8k reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 10:00 pm
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Soup dumplings
Meredith R.

It's been decades since I've been in Flushing when the area was primarily Jewish. I was blown away by today's visit. Virtually every store is Asian except for the requisite McDonald's. The area is bustling. So many restaurants, so many everything! Better than any Chinatown I'd ever been to. My daughter, well familiar with Main Street, said Shanghai You Garden is a good introduction to Flushing's restaurant scene. The place looks deceivingly small on the outside. Mid-afternoon the restaurant was hopping, with a great mix of clientele. So .... ** We started with soup dumplings -- free!!! S taught me how to properly eat them, filling the top with ginger and soy sauce. ** Scallion pancakes with sliced beef. Very good. ** Pork and vegetable wonton soup. Tasty broth, delicate wontons. I was happy. ** Rice cake with beef, pork, chicken and seafood. I don't want to call this a dud -- but in my estimation it fell short with fake crab and little flavor. (Since my husband doesn't read my reviews -- guess what leftovers he's getting for dinner!) Cash only. Interesting menu. (If you're looking for deep fried hooves, this is the place.) 2020 Zagat rating.

Large soup only dumpling - drink with a straw
Gordon Y.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 7 I guess this updated review is long overdue. I am harsh on Shanghainese restaurants because I grew up eating the real thing and just visited Shanghai last year. However, this restaurant has become the standard by which I judge Shanghainese cuisine in NYC nowadays. Let's start with the Shanghainese style dim sum that I love. As consistent as anywhere, I believe they have my personal favorite Steamed Soup Dumplings. I'm even a fan of their large gimmicky ones (though a real thing from Yangzhou, China) with the straw, especially the crab and abalone version. Another top notch item is the Turnip Puffs, which has a fantastic filling and amazingly crispy and airy crust. Most of the other dim sum items are decent. When it comes to the cold and hot dishes, they do most of the traditional stuff well enough. Not always up to my standards, but most people I have taken there enjoy it enough. I do like their Stir Fried Rice Cake w/ Sheperd's Purse & Shredded Pork, ad well as their Duck Vermicelli Soup. Also, since they started working with Corner 28, their Cantonese food game stepped up quite a bit. Roast pork and Roast Crispy Pig are both really solid. Pan Fried Shrimp & Chive Dumplings are good too. There are a few other Shanghainese restaurants that do certain dim sum or dishes better, but I do believe Shanghai You Garden is currently the best overall Shanghainese restaurant in NYC.

Mary L.

Came here for a quick breakfast. The soup dumplings were good. The service is your typical Chinese restaurant. It was pretty busy. The chive thing was okay, I don't think it's my first choice. The soymilk, soup dumplings, and the free dessert were all good.

Xiaolongbao
Virginia J.

This restaurant is pretty well known amongst the locals and for good reason too! Dishes are delicious and very reasonably priced. Though make sure you have cash on hand or can pay with venmo. Pretty sure you'll find that cash is king here in Flushing. Literally a hole in the wall restaurant. Turn left when you enter to be led into a narrow alley leading to the main dining area or head on straight upstairs for more seating during peak hours. Very foreigner/non Asian friendly as menu comes with pictures. Staff are very attentive and are always walking around. Staff can speak conversational English. Restaurant is as clean as it gets in Flushing. Their Xiao long bao is very good! Definitely a staple whenever I go. Shao Mai is good too. And omg the soup they gave you as a complementary dessert at the end is soooo good.

One of my coworkers invited us to a lunch meeting at this restaurant. This place is crowded so I was so excited as I was looking forward to eating great food. The waitresses were very friendly and good. We ordered a few things. The soup dumplings flavor was good but the skin is way too thick. The restaurant is bright and clean. You may want to revisit the wraps of the soup dumplings.

Garlic green beans, delicious!
Robert R.

Service was great, plenty of help on the floor for quick seating and quick service. We are here in NYC for our beloved Dodgers vs the NY Mets. We took the #7 to the Flushing main St stop, wow! I read they had great Asian food here but I didn't realize I would be in Asia. We were recently in Tokyo and in Korea, it felt just like we were there again. Ok, back to the restaurant, we ordered seafood and noodles, garlic green beans and pork Shao mai, so delicious. And a secret we didn't know if not for a gentleman next to us. Below the Shao Mai there were complimentary soup dumplings!! And they were amazing. I'd come back here for the food (next time the Dodgers are here), it was very enjoyable. And you know you're in the right place when it's all locals enjoying this very busy gem.

Michelle T.

Great spot for family dinner. -Peking Duck: crispy duck skin with tons of Baos. We got half a duck and it came with 12 Baos. -scallion chicken: juicy chicken with ginger scallion sauce. Would get again -house fried rice: tasty, and was super generous in toppings (shrimp, pork, etc.) -soup dumplings: this was a freebie and it was delicious! Service was great and restaurant was clean.

Jennifer A.

We had a group of 7 so we had free Peking duck buns, one per person. The food is always good here and the price is very fair for flushing. We love their soup dumplings. I do like the bayside location more than the flushing location because flushing only has one bathroom and it's a smaller compared to bayside.

Storefront.
Charles C.

I'm here again in downtown Flushing, the place to go for reasonably priced asian food and reasonably priced anything. I gotta slow down eating out so often. I think I'm gaining weight. However, its somewhat diffucult because my whole family are all foodies, and my niece is a Yelper. In any case, my wife wanted to grab a few Peking Duck wraps, $2.75 each, at the outside takeout window. You can't go wrong with Peking Duck. It was delicious and very satisfying. Recommend if you need a quick bite to eat.

Sherry W.

Finally able to visit this popular spot. Been hearing great stuff for many years but never dine in until now. Came with friends for an late breakfast (or is it brunch?). There is a dine-in table promotion [must spend $10] which you can get a choice of either: 1 order pork soup dumplings OR 1 piece Peking duck bun per person at the table. We chose the soup dumplings. Family style meal; we ordered: Braised Pork, Fried dough rice roll, Spicy Pork Soup Dumpling, Soy Sauce Duck, Garlic Cucumber, Roast Ribs, and Pan-fried Beef Udon Noodles. Place is super spacious and stretch all the way to the back. Service and staff was quick; staff brought over stuff as soon as it was ready as it was early with only a few other tables filled. Lots of eyes to pay attention to us since they had just opened for the day. Food was good. Spicy pork soup dumplings were not that spicy. Everything was amazing! Flavorful and tender, crispy (duck skin), or crunchy (cucumber). My favorite (also the table's favorite) was the braised pork. So tender and flavorful that it melts in your mouth- goes great with a bowl of hot steaming fresh rice. The garlic cucumber provides a great palate cleanser as it was refreshing. I'm a noodle lover but we did struggle to finish the udon as it wasn't anything special compared to the other dishes. The udon was nicely charred (wok hay) but we enjoyed the other dishes more. Good thing it came last We finished everything even though some were abit heavy for a first meal of the day. That is why you wash everything down with many cups of hot tea!!! At the end of the meal, it even came with a complimentary dessert soup at the end. That was a lovely sweet surprise. Highly recommend! I'm super happy that I was able to visit here and try the food. Although it would also been nice to try their Peking duck bun as they are known for it. Perhaps another visit.

Salted Soy Milk Breakfast, Sweet Soy Milk Breakfast
Lily L.

I've been coming here since they first opened and I'm so glad their business has gotten better and better that they've expanded for more dine in seats (they got the place next door and opened up the upper floor). Pretty authentic Shanghainese cuisine, I know it's not as good as those in Shanghai ofc but hey, it's close! Deal for dine in: spend $10 or more and get either free pork soup dumplings (6pcs) or a pc of Peking duck bun per person at the table. I always opt for the soup dumplings! I usually come for breakfast/lunch so I regularly order the same (for 2 persons - to share): - salted tofu pudding - 4 pc turnip puff - 4 pc pork moon cake - shredded pork and preserved vegetable noodle soup - curry beef vermicelli soup Environment: usually busy Service: standard Please note: cash only

Garden Special Soup Dumplings, pan fried pork and chive
Aye K.

This place is amazing! It was quite busy and we waited about 15-20 minutes to get seated for a weekend lunch, but they move quickly and the space is pretty large. First of all, every table gets a complimentary order of pork xiao long bao, which I have never seen any restaurant do before. The XLB had the perfect delicate wrapper with flavorful soup and juicy meat inside. We also tried the sheng jian bao, which are crispy pork buns. These were so good and I think I liked them even more than the XLB. The garden soup dumplings were a fun variety with different flavors. We also had the pan fried pork and chive dumplings, which were nicely crispy and very satisfying. Overall, an amazing spot and everything we ordered was delicious. Fast and friendly service. Highly recommend!

Peking duck bun
Bryson S.

Such an awesome place! That sells Peking duck bun by the piece! For a very reasonable price. Perfect for a flushing food tour, and delicious portion of crispy, fatty, duck in a nice bun. Would definitely go back and am salivating thinking of it!

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Are you BYOB?

Yes

Do they take reservations?

Yes we do. Please call 718-886-2286 for reservation. Thank you

08 to 1100AM breakfast only?

Do they offer gluten free food options?

Rice is gluten-free but soy sauce isn't. So it really depends on your level of tolerance.

Is this place cash only?

Yes cash only.

What meat is in the lucky six dumplings? We do not eat beef.

Pork and or with crab meat

Are there heat lamps for outdoor seating?

The location closed down

As of October 2020 how much is the spicy beef tripe? After tax?

$9.25 after tax

It's been over 1 year since I visited. Do they charge tax for lunch takeout if I pay cash? I don't think they did but I don't remember.

yes they do. its a computerized system. Also what legitimate business is going to answer a tax avoidance question with a "No" in a public setting... SMH

All soup dumplings are pork based? My middle easterner friends can't have pork 😅🙈

They do not have veggie dumplings, and the only difference is you can get them all pork or pork with crab broth. You will be hard pressed to find halal dishes in Flushing, unless you go to a vegetarian restaurant. You can also try Joe's Shanghai, as… 

How was the take out experiences? Long wait? Was the food as good as dine in?

This food is meant to be eaten fresh, in the restaurant. If you get take out, it's still very good, but your soup dumplings won't have any soup left.

Is parking available or is it better to Uber/taxi?

Street parking in my experience has been really difficult, so I would definitely Uber/taxi/subway if possible!

Is there alcohol there? If not can we bring our own?

Yes

Can the restaurant do take out for breakfast?

Yes, we do take out and delivery.

If I order over $10 take out, would they give free soup dumplings(xiao Long bao)?

Sorry Jennie, the promotions is for dine in only. Best… 

What are the weekday and weekend hours for dim sum carts?

They do NOT have dim sum carts. They are mostly a Shanghainese restaurant with a few dim sum items like shrimp har gow, shrimp with vegetable dumpling, and shiu mai. They have excellent XLB soup dumplings and szechuan style wontons. The food is… 

Take credit cards (Amex)?

It's cash only, they have an ATM. The food is wonderful.

Do you have shu Mai at the restaurant to order?

Hi Alexis, We don’t have the Yellow Canton SuiMai, we have the shanhaiese SuiMai which is just delicious as the canton one.

Do you still have the free XLB if you order over $10?

Hi G L, yes we still offer free order of Shanghai Xiao Long Bao with purchased over $10.

Are there gluten free options on the menu?

Hi Nikki, Thank you for your question, unfortunately we don’t have any gluten free option on our menu except the vegetables and bean product. We will keep in mind in the… 

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Emperor Seafood Restaurant 帝皇御宴

3.6(120 reviews)
0.3 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing

It was Mother's Day at Emperor Seafood restaurant. An absolute frenzy from the moment we walked in…read more-- packed dining rooms, large Chinese families everywhere, noise levels through the roof, and servers running at full speed trying to keep up with the chaos. The staff wanted my wife to sit at an angle to the table; so that they could pass through. The seafood itself was solid traditional Cantonese fare with fresh lobster tanks, steamed fish, and classic banquet-style dishes. The atmosphere felt colorful authentic Hong Kong banquet hall energy. However, some of their pricing was completely out of whack. Mother's Day premium for sure which is understandable, but some dishes were simply excessively expensive for what was delivered. For example, our two lobsters, while fresh, were missing that smoky "wok hei" flavor that great Cantonese kitchens are known for. It lacked the depth, aroma, and richness one expects from a proper high-heat wok preparation. A few items felt priced more for Guide Michelin luxury dining than a Flushing seafood hall. This said, the service was efficient and professional; changing plates all the time. So a high level of attention above the usual Cantonese restaurant. Overall, decent food in and an authentic Hong Kong style restaurant that targets special family gatherings, but be prepared, both the crowds and the bill can become overwhelming very quickly. I paid more than $400 for three people. But we had a Tiger Fish which is $50 per pound.

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Joe's Steam Rice Roll - Joe's special

Joe's Steam Rice Roll

4.4(1.1k reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Joe's knows how to steam those rolls! The rolls are silky and smooth and slippery af, so eat with…read morecaution. The menu is pretty simple. You choose either their special rice roll or regular roll. Prices range from $5-12 depending on the size and what you want. They offer fillings like beef, shrimp, bbq pork or curry fish ball. Top it off with lettuce, bean sprouts and corn for texture. It takes a bit for them to make but it's hot and fresh af. We ate here twice during our NYC trip because they're just that good and affordable! The shrimp and cilantro combo was hellaella bomb. Drizzle some soy sauce and dab some chili oil on top and you're good to go! I like how they preslice them and put them on a plate so it's easy to scoop up. Come before lunch or you'll have to wait a while for your rolls because they do get pretty busy. My mom waited almost 30mins for their rolls after ordering. It's one of the most popular stalls at the New World mall. Seating is so-so, really depends on the time you go but sometimes seating will be hard to find. You'd have to make friends with an elderly asian grandma or pa at a table. They're located near the restrooms so there will be a lot of foot traffic there. Overall, good food at a good price! Service is meh, just order and food and stand off to the side. Grab your sauces and go. But anyways, their rolls touch my soul. And I aint being a troll. Check them out if you're in Flushing! Bring cash because it will be a little cheaper.

Located in one of the food halls in Flushing, Joe's Steam Rice Roll specializes in made to order…read morerice rolls with customizable toppings. I'm no expert on steam rice rolls and most of my experience have been at dim sum restaurants, so I don't have much to compare them with. We went with the Joe's Signature roll which came with beef, pork, sausage, dried shrimp, and egg. The skin is noticeably silkier and lighter than rice rolls I had before. That said, if I were to order again, I'd skip the sausage. It tasted a bit low quality and didn't contribute much to the overall flavor or texture. The portion and price is reasonable. It's also convenient to try other food stalls in the mall.

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Royal Queen Restaurant

3.2(354 reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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You step into Royal Queen on the top floor of Flushing's New World Mall, and instantly, the sheer…read morescale of the operation hits you like a slap in the face. It isn't just a restaurant; it's a cathedral of consumption. Look up quickly at that ceiling, a massive, radiating sunburst of gold and crystal chandeliers draped in waterfalls of white string, call it "sungold".. It's theatrical. It's loud. It's completely uncompromising and visually energetic and right up on your stuff. ​People think fine dining is about snooty & hushed dining rooms, white linen or silk tablecloths, and waiters moving like iceskating gohsts. That'sghosts. Real gastronomy is about energy, precision, and respect for the ingredient.ls. And here, in a cavernous banquet hall in Queens packed with hundreds of people clinking teapots and hailing steam carts, there is an absolute purity of discipline. ​I sat down, and within thirty seconds, the assault began. ​First came the Siu Mai. Look at the structure. Most chefs get lazy they pad the filling with filler, turn the pork to rubber, and overcook the shrimp until it loses its soul. But here? You bite through that paper thin yellow wrapper, and there is an unmistakable, violent snap of fresh, sweet prawn bound with perfectly seasoned pork. It's juicy, rich, and utterly balanced. No nonsense. Just technique. ​Then, the Har Gow. The true test of any dim sum kitchen. If the translucent skin sticks to the bamboo steamer or tears under your chopsticks, the kitchen has failed. Period. But when the basket opened, the steam rose with that clean, pure scent of rice starch and sweet seafood. The pleating on the dumpling was flawless tight, delicate, holding together a filling of whole, pristine shrimp that tasted like they were swimming an hour ago. ​And the atmosphere? Pure theatre. The carts weave through the room like a well-drilled brigade during a Friday night rush. The giant LED screens blaring event packages in gold and crimson, the hum of conversation, the crack of crispy pork belly skin three tables over, it's alive. ​Most people come to places like this and just see a crowded room. I see conviction. I see chefs back in that kitchen who understand that simplicity is the hardest thing to master. You cannot hide behind a fancy reduction or a sprig of chervil here. The dumpling is either perfect, or it's garbage. ​At Royal Queen, it's extraordinary. Pure, unadulterated passion on a bamboo steamer. Perfection.

Still a solid experience but they're getting stiff competition for both quality and value…read more Service is still good but also still typically Chinese. Setting is fine but there's more of the dining area blocked off for events. The bathrooms have been fixed up slightly but it's still a weak point. What they still have is a bright and airy dining room with lots of light and space. They were never cheap but you paid for better quality and a nicer setting. The food used to be some of the best in the city with premium prices to match but now I see the food dropping off. The har gow is a good example. Identifiable chunks of shrimp has now given way to overworked paste and fillers. Hopefully the rising competition nearby serves as a wake up call and they shape up, but at the moment they are no longer the slam dunk recommendation they used to be.

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39 Prince Cafe - Shrimp and Egg 滑蛋蝦仁

39 Prince Cafe

3.8(206 reviews)
0.1 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Theyre open until 4am!!!! Im giving like 4.5!!! I went here…read morewith my friends for a late might food crawl. I was afraid that their hours may be compromising the taste but that was never the case!!! I would say the pork ribs with garlic and curry anything and the desserts were to DIE FOR. We ordered the egg yolk buns and the yellow cake twice, we just had to. It was well lit and nice inside, and it was nice to see people hanging out over dim sum chilling at 3am!!

We wanted a dim sum fix and we randomly stopped since we were in the area. The food is ok, no…read morecomplaints. The service was fine, they are not warm but it's not a big deal. What we ordered: - Shrimp Dumplings - Pork Siu Mai - Steamed Short Rib - Steamed Chicken Feet - Rice Rolls w. Shrimp - Soupy Dumplings We placed our order and most of our items came out around the same time. We noted to her that the Steamed Short Ribs didn't come out yet. Shortly after they came out. Then awhile later she came out with a Spare Ribs with Garlic dish. We declined it because we knew we didn't order it, we thought it was just at our table mistakenly. She brought it back to the kitchen then a man came saying that it was ours. We explained that we already got the ribs we ordered and she must have not understood when we were asking for our missing item as us ordering a different item. He understood and took it back. Won't become our go to dim sum spot but it was good for what it was.

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Crown One 御庭酒楼 - Shrimp Rice Noodle

Crown One 御庭酒楼

3.8(73 reviews)
0.5 mi•Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Tried their dimsum a few months ago for the first time and would eat there again!…read more My venture here was in hopes of trying a new spot. It's about a 12-15 minute walk from the 7 train Flushing subway station, past Northern Blvd. At a building named Linden Place (that's what the sign high above the entry shows), the dramatic entrance is up a wide set of steps, framed by a large molded name plate above and faux column panels at the sides. Inside, Crown One's facilities combine banquet hall and restaurant in the same way many of these large Southern Chinese establishments do. The foyer is fancifully decorated with plenty of gold-toned gilding, traditional blue on white ceramics and grand chandeliers, evoking somewhat of a nicer Asian hotel feel. The dining space features mostly white and neutral colors, two-story-high ceilings, a massive elaborate light fixture in the shape of a flower with petals as seen from below, and draped ribbons of fabric strung mid-air across the length of the room for an artistic effect. Getting to the food--pretty solid. Ordered shrimp wrapped in rice noodles), fried turnip cake, crystal shrimp dumplings, steak pepper shortribs, pork spareribs with rice noodles, shiumai dumplings, braised beef tripe with turnip. Waitstaff seated us, asked us for tea preference, the dimsum cart ladies came by and you need to flag them down as they walk around. At the end we flagged a staff member for the bill and paid at the front register, pretty typical dimsum restaurant service. Total for two people came out to $55 including tax and tip which was very reasonable. I'll be back!

As Flushing's dim sum scene becomes less saturated, it's places like Crown One (御庭酒楼) that are…read morekeeping the Canto dream alive. While the food isn't necessarily going to win any awards, their space as a venue is what keeps them unique. Couple this with free onsite parking and spacious digs, and it becomes a destination. The main dining hall is surrounded by bright lights, a large LCD TV, and number of tables that are perfect for groups. This is a pushcart service, which is good news for those who want the nostalgia of choosing things directly from the cart. Not all the service workers are Canto-speaking, as I heard dialects from Wenzhou, Toisan (#1), and likely Fukinese. During the late afternoon, it's important to flag them down because it may take awhile for them to make the full round. From chiu chow dumplings (潮州粉粿) to shrimp dumplings (蝦餃), the selection is standard and well portioned. The steamed variety is preferred here, with some immediate hits in the form of spare ribs (排骨), shrimp rice roll (蝦腸粉), and glutinous rice wrap (糯米雞). The coconut jelly (椰子糕) was especially wonderful and the BBQ pork buns (叉燒包) were nicely steamed with solid chunks of pork inside. Overall, I think the food was consistent, tasty, and well presented. Prices are solid for Flushing and won't break the bank. The gaudy decor extends beyond the main dining hall and all the way into the bathrooms. Their staircase is a perfect photo op for folks and the manager / wait staff are hardly camera shy. Crown One would easily go on my list for restaurant repeats and I hope they continue to make improvements all around. ___________ (#1) Fine, Taishan. Happy mainlanders?

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