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Right by 36av train station. I've tried a lot of things from their menu and all of them taste delicious. My personal fav is the pork with mustard green or pepper with dry noodle. I usually order medium spicy because I just love the spice even though my stomach might disagree. There's a reward system as well. You order and pay at counter and can sit down at one of the tables. It is bright and clean. I also really like their chili oil by the counter. Overall, highly recommend.
I liked the shrimp and pork dumplings (6) and if you add $1 you get 8. I ordered the pork belly with dry noodles and overall it was good and very filling.
Hunan beef with rice was scrumptious! Service was reasonably fast. Clean and comfortable dining area.
Not your typical Chinese takeout! Don't expect General Tsos or orange chicken. I came here with a friend, and the place was very quiet. Not a lot of people dining in but I see a lot of takeout orders. There's a clean vibe, which is good but doesn't feel as cozy. Food was good. I got the pork mustard greens which really satisfied my stomach. I ordered mild which definitely had a small kick of spice. My friend ordered the next level and you can definitely feel a bit more of the fire. We also added the beef and daikon dumplings (10 count). I expected giant chunks of daikon but it was more shredded and mixed into the beef. I wasn't really wowed by it. The place is great for takeout or dining in. Pricey for the area but you save on going far out into Chinatown/Flushing.
Silky Kitchen is a fast casual Chinese restaurant focused on authentic Hunan real spicy food for New York (i.e. soup noodles, dry mixed noodles, dumplings, etc). The owner of Silky Kitchen is an NYU graduate on a visit to China. He visited his wife's hometown of Hunan and came up with the idea to have similar food in New York City. Silky Kitchen was opened 6 years later on August 25, 2018. I visited the Long Island City location in March 2023 and tried the following: - Shrimp Chive Pork Dumplings - Braised Pork Ribs over Rice NOM NOM NOM!! ENJOY!!
I had the spicy and sour fish soup noodles (level 3 spiciness) and the spicy squid dry noodles (level 2). I appreciated that they give you plenty of protein for your dish. The fish was silky smooth and there was plentiful pickled vegetables. The spicy squid reminded me of 오징어 볶은, a Korean dish. I liked the dry noodles more than the soup noodles, which wasn't expected to me. If you can't handle spice, you might want to stick with level 1.
So happy Silky Kitchen opened here in LIC near the Queens Plaza hub. They have previously opened two other locations in Manhattan but given that we are not traveling into Manhattan that much this new location is good fantastic. We tried our basic bowl of soup noodle, dumplings and and sweet rice cak. Serve us fast and seating is basic counter style or large bench style table. The place is beautifully designed. The food is very good. If you drive there are street parking just a couple of block east of this location.
Keepin it real out here in the part of LIC with nothing going on It's a great clean spot for food with great customer service. The interior is very modern and minimalistic. The food can get spicy depends on what you order and is pretty good overall. Great addition to that part of LIC since there isn't much going on other than the few luxury rental buildings.
A new noodle place opened in LIC recently! The interior is modernized, spacious, and has lots of seating available. Even the lights looked eccentric and exciting. It started getting pretty packed after we received it. I was surprised how many guests there were especially since this location opened not too long ago. The staff was so kind and welcoming. The ordering process was very simple and quick. The food came out quickly and utensils are self-serve. You are also welcome to take leftovers to go; just ask! You are also able to order ahead/pre-order on Yelp and Grubhub. I tried the pork and celery dumplings, shrimp and pork dumplings, sweet rice cakes, Hot and sour fish noodle soup, beef stew, and cucumber salad. My favorite was their beef stew. The beef was so tender and delicious. It also had pickled mustard greens, which I love. The hot and sour fish noodle soup was also delicious, however, I would not recommend it for individuals who do not like acidic foods. the hot and sour fish noodle soup had a good amount of fish and some of the pickled mustard greens I love as well. tl;dr - beef stew is amazing and a must-try! Hot and sour fish soup for fish lovers who love spicy and sour foods. Lots of seating and almost like self-serve. amazing noodle place. beef stew is a must-have! There is always clean seating space so make sure you also tip the staff upon paying for your order!!!
This location is the third one for Silky Kitchen. It is located right next to a subway station. It's a good place to stop by for authentic Hunan noodles if you live, work or are staying in one of the many hotels nearby. Disclaimer, my meal was complimentary but that in no way affected my review. I had the hot and sour fish noodles and the stir fried green beans. The spice level can be adjusted. I chose mild for mine but it was still spicy enough to make my nose run (I can't handle spice). Note that although the dish is fish noodles the soup uses a meat base. The soup contains pickled mustard greens and can be an acquired taste, but I am accustomed to it and enjoyed it. There was plenty of fish and was very filling. The noodles is indeed silky and smooth. The green beans are delicious, highly recommended! There are plenty of seats and the space is modern and clean. Thank you, Silky Kitchen! I'll be back when I'm craving soup noodles.
Visited this hunan rice noodle at their newly opened location in LIC. The concept is like a modern Chinese fast food specialize in hunan cuisine. The menu is simple with 16 choices of main choices from depends on your taste, the waitress was so friendly and took time to recommend which one is popular for us to try. You can choose the noodle with or without broth. She recommend without which has more flavor. In the end you can add the toppings, I picked pickles and fried egg which are extra cost but adding pickles are great. You can choose the spicy level, I got the medium it's not spicy so it doesn't ruin the flavor but you can definitely go spicer. I also tried their dumplings and two appetizers. I was born and raised I think their appetizer is on point, cucumber salad is perfect and the beef tripe portion is so generous. They also have a good selection of traditional drinks. Herbal tea(王老吉）and orange soda (北冰洋) The space is bright and clean, the staff are very friendly. Food come out fast. A lot of delivery orders you can directly order from their website.
If you're ever looking for a quick, spicy, and delicious Chinese meal for lunch, this place is IT!!! I'm so glad this restaurant is a new addition to LIC! The food here has amazing Hunan taste and allows for customization per dish. Heads up, Silky Kitchen functions more like a cafeteria rather than a sit down "vibey" place. Imagine Xi'an Famous Foods but Hunan styled (and tastier imo). Each dish comes with spicy options (medium spicy is perfect) and carb choice (rice, noodles, and noodle soup). The dishes range between $10-$20 each for a big lunch portion. I asked the employee what she recommended (the employees are all super freaking nice), and she said the Hunan Beef, Pork and Pepper, and Shrimp/Chive/Pork Dumplings. We also got the Vegan Mapo Tofu (not included on the menu) and Cucumber Salad. First of all, let me preface this by saying I love Mapo Tofu. I order Mapo Tofu at every Chinese restaurant I go to and judge restaurants based on their Mapo Tofu. This place surprised me with how delicious their iteration of Mapo Tofu was. Usually the flavor comes from pork, but this dish had all the umami goodness despite being vegan. Star of the show for sure! Second place in this meal goes to the Pork and Pepper dish. Wow! While I heavily prefer beef to pork, the taste of the pork reminded me of authentic street food in China. Just get it! The Hunan Beef was pretty good and a little spicier than the other dishes. I opted to get noodles with this dish, and I loved it! The noodles are rice vermicelli noodles which are soft and have a little bit of bounce. My friend said that he'd prefer more 'qq' noodles (I think he meant with more chew), but I liked these noodles as they were. The Shrimp/Chive/Pork dumplings were pan fried, and we had some trouble getting them off the plate. I didn't really taste much shrimp in these, but these dumplings are standard Chinese dumplings done right! Though they were fried, they were not oily at all and were more like boiled dumplings. The Cucumber Salad had the right amount of tang with black vinegar, and a little bit of spice. It's refreshing and cuts the heaviness of the carbs. If you live in LIC, what are you doing for lunch? The answer is you're going to Silky Kitchen ;)
2 years ago
After a bad dining experience and still hungry when I attempted to have at Doha restaurant nearby I found this restaurant. This restaurant appeared to serve traditional chinese food and not the unhealthy NYC version. When you enter the shop there is a kiosk that you can order from immediately. I ordered the beef stew with bok choy and white rice and my dinner companion ordered the stir fried chicken with bok choy and noodle. The restaurant was clean and had plenty of seating. The food was delicious and filling. I would definitely return for the beef stew which was incredibly tender and tasty. read more
1 year ago
Clean and friendly service. The meat was extremely tender and easily fell off the bone. I order medium spice and as someone who eats a lot of spice, it felt pretty mild. This is a perfect quick bite for if you're in the area and craving more authentic Chinese compared to Chinese takeout. read more
7 months ago
Great experience at Silky Kitchen--fresh, flavorful food and friendly service. Clean, cozy spot and a true hidden gem in LIC. I'll definitely be back! read more
Right by 36av train station. I've tried a lot of things from their menu and all of them taste delicious. My personal fav is the pork with mustard green or pepper with dry noodle. I usually order medium spicy because I just love the spice even though my stomach might disagree. There's a reward system as well. You order and pay at counter and can sit down at one of the tables. It is bright and clean. I also really like their chili oil by the counter. Overall, highly recommend. read more
1 year ago
Hunan beef with rice was scrumptious! Service was reasonably fast. Clean and comfortable dining area. read more
Not your typical Chinese takeout! Don't expect General Tsos or orange chicken. I came here with a friend, and the place was very quiet. Not a lot of people dining in but I see a lot of takeout orders. There's a clean vibe, which is good but doesn't feel as cozy. Food was good. I got the pork mustard greens which really satisfied my stomach. I ordered mild which definitely had a small kick of spice. My friend ordered the next level and you can definitely feel a bit more of the fire. We also added the beef and daikon dumplings (10 count). I expected giant chunks of daikon but it was more shredded and mixed into the beef. I wasn't really wowed by it. The place is great for takeout or dining in. Pricey for the area but you save on going far out into Chinatown/Flushing. read more
Silky Kitchen is a fast casual Chinese restaurant focused on authentic Hunan real spicy food for New York (i.e. soup noodles, dry mixed noodles, dumplings, etc). The owner of Silky Kitchen is an NYU graduate on a visit to China. He visited his wife's hometown of Hunan and came up with the idea to have similar food in New York City. Silky Kitchen was opened 6 years later on August 25, 2018. I visited the Long Island City location in March 2023 and tried the following: - Shrimp Chive Pork Dumplings - Braised Pork Ribs over Rice NOM NOM NOM!! ENJOY!! read more
I had the spicy and sour fish soup noodles (level 3 spiciness) and the spicy squid dry noodles (level 2). I appreciated that they give you plenty of protein for your dish. The fish was silky smooth and there was plentiful pickled vegetables. The spicy squid reminded me of 오징어 볶은, a Korean dish. I liked the dry noodles more than the soup noodles, which wasn't expected to me. If you can't handle spice, you might want to stick with level 1. read more
So happy Silky Kitchen opened here in LIC near the Queens Plaza hub. They have previously opened two other locations in Manhattan but given that we are not traveling into Manhattan that much this new location is good fantastic. We tried our basic bowl of soup noodle, dumplings and and sweet rice cak. Serve us fast and seating is basic counter style or large bench style table. The place is beautifully designed. The food is very good. If you drive there are street parking just a couple of block east of this location. read more
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4 years ago
Keepin it real out here in the part of LIC with nothing going on It's a great clean spot for food with great customer service. The interior is very modern and minimalistic. The food can get spicy depends on what you order and is pretty good overall. Great addition to that part of LIC since there isn't much going on other than the few luxury rental buildings. read more
4 years ago
A new noodle place opened in LIC recently! The interior is modernized, spacious, and has lots of seating available. Even the lights looked eccentric and exciting. It started getting pretty packed after we received it. I was surprised how many guests there were especially since this location opened not too long ago. The staff was so kind and welcoming. The ordering process was very simple and quick. The food came out quickly and utensils are self-serve. You are also welcome to take leftovers to go; just ask! You are also able to order ahead/pre-order on Yelp and Grubhub. I tried the pork and celery dumplings, shrimp and pork dumplings, sweet rice cakes, Hot and sour fish noodle soup, beef stew, and cucumber salad. My favorite was their beef stew. The beef was so tender and delicious. It also had pickled mustard greens, which I love. The hot and sour fish noodle soup was also delicious, however, I would not recommend it for individuals who do not like acidic foods. the hot and sour fish noodle soup had a good amount of fish and some of the pickled mustard greens I love as well. tl;dr - beef stew is amazing and a must-try! Hot and sour fish soup for fish lovers who love spicy and sour foods. Lots of seating and almost like self-serve. amazing noodle place. beef stew is a must-have! There is always clean seating space so make sure you also tip the staff upon paying for your order!!! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
This location is the third one for Silky Kitchen. It is located right next to a subway station. It's a good place to stop by for authentic Hunan noodles if you live, work or are staying in one of the many hotels nearby. Disclaimer, my meal was complimentary but that in no way affected my review. I had the hot and sour fish noodles and the stir fried green beans. The spice level can be adjusted. I chose mild for mine but it was still spicy enough to make my nose run (I can't handle spice). Note that although the dish is fish noodles the soup uses a meat base. The soup contains pickled mustard greens and can be an acquired taste, but I am accustomed to it and enjoyed it. There was plenty of fish and was very filling. The noodles is indeed silky and smooth. The green beans are delicious, highly recommended! There are plenty of seats and the space is modern and clean. Thank you, Silky Kitchen! I'll be back when I'm craving soup noodles. read more
Visited this hunan rice noodle at their newly opened location in LIC. The concept is like a modern Chinese fast food specialize in hunan cuisine. The menu is simple with 16 choices of main choices from depends on your taste, the waitress was so friendly and took time to recommend which one is popular for us to try. You can choose the noodle with or without broth. She recommend without which has more flavor. In the end you can add the toppings, I picked pickles and fried egg which are extra cost but adding pickles are great. You can choose the spicy level, I got the medium it's not spicy so it doesn't ruin the flavor but you can definitely go spicer. I also tried their dumplings and two appetizers. I was born and raised I think their appetizer is on point, cucumber salad is perfect and the beef tripe portion is so generous. They also have a good selection of traditional drinks. Herbal tea(王老吉）and orange soda (北冰洋) The space is bright and clean, the staff are very friendly. Food come out fast. A lot of delivery orders you can directly order from their website. read more
4 years ago
If you're ever looking for a quick, spicy, and delicious Chinese meal for lunch, this place is IT!!! I'm so glad this restaurant is a new addition to LIC! The food here has amazing Hunan taste and allows for customization per dish. Heads up, Silky Kitchen functions more like a cafeteria rather than a sit down "vibey" place. Imagine Xi'an Famous Foods but Hunan styled (and tastier imo). Each dish comes with spicy options (medium spicy is perfect) and carb choice (rice, noodles, and noodle soup). The dishes range between $10-$20 each for a big lunch portion. I asked the employee what she recommended (the employees are all super freaking nice), and she said the Hunan Beef, Pork and Pepper, and Shrimp/Chive/Pork Dumplings. We also got the Vegan Mapo Tofu (not included on the menu) and Cucumber Salad. First of all, let me preface this by saying I love Mapo Tofu. I order Mapo Tofu at every Chinese restaurant I go to and judge restaurants based on their Mapo Tofu. This place surprised me with how delicious their iteration of Mapo Tofu was. Usually the flavor comes from pork, but this dish had all the umami goodness despite being vegan. Star of the show for sure! Second place in this meal goes to the Pork and Pepper dish. Wow! While I heavily prefer beef to pork, the taste of the pork reminded me of authentic street food in China. Just get it! The Hunan Beef was pretty good and a little spicier than the other dishes. I opted to get noodles with this dish, and I loved it! The noodles are rice vermicelli noodles which are soft and have a little bit of bounce. My friend said that he'd prefer more 'qq' noodles (I think he meant with more chew), but I liked these noodles as they were. The Shrimp/Chive/Pork dumplings were pan fried, and we had some trouble getting them off the plate. I didn't really taste much shrimp in these, but these dumplings are standard Chinese dumplings done right! Though they were fried, they were not oily at all and were more like boiled dumplings. The Cucumber Salad had the right amount of tang with black vinegar, and a little bit of spice. It's refreshing and cuts the heaviness of the carbs. If you live in LIC, what are you doing for lunch? The answer is you're going to Silky Kitchen ;) read more
One of my favorite restaurants for takeout! I first tried this restaurant 1.5 years ago and have been coming back at least once per month. Their stir fried chicken and chili is easily my favorite dish. I get it medium spicy which I prefer so I can actually taste the food. Would recommend not getting above a medium The service is very good. We always get our food within 5-10mins of ordering The ambiance is pretty cool; very minimalist. Not a place to go and have a sit down lunch/dinner with friends. Would recommend getting takeout read more
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This is my first try Chinese restaurant after arrived in New York. The taste is so Chinese, especially the pig' ear salad which I think not so many non-Chinese customers gonna order, but it is really great, even better than many restaurants actually in China. Also the beef is tasty! It melts in your mouth and left long-last flavor on your tongue. Highly recommended this restaurant! read more
This is my first experience with Hunan noodles. We went for lunch on a Sunday. The place is modern and clean. There are shorter stools on one side for vertically challenged people, like me. There are taller counter height stools along the windows and in the middle of the space for taller people. It's a self service fast casual type of food experience. It is located in the area of LIC that is among a lot of hotels. This would be something different to try. I liked the variety of toppings and you get to pick your base of rice or noodles. I picked dry noodle mix...it came out wetter than I thought but I enjoyed it nonetheless. You get to pick your spice level. Overall the portions are fair for the main course. The appetizers are shareable. Dumplings are good. I would have wanted the dumplings a little more crunchy on the bottom as my preference. I had a good experience overall. Average price with main and drink only is close to $20 for an individual. To include appetizers and dumplings would be more than $20 per person. read more
4 years ago
I have always liked their Hunan rice noodle very much, and I first went to eat near Union Sq years ago. I din't expect one to open up near Long Island City. As always. Their Hunan style beef is very tender, with cilantro and cumin. I love how multiple-flavor combine together. For the Hot and sour spicy chicken gizzard, as a Chinese, I personally love gizzard. It is sour and spicy, very delicious and classic Chinese dishes with rice noodles. It's gluten-free, perfect for people like me who can't digest flower. read more
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Newly opened restaurant specialized in dry noodle with stir fried Hunan cuisine. The food is authentic and the restaurant is spacious and clean. Will definitely come back when we crave Hunan cuisine. read more
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The food was delicious. The staff were friendly and helpful when ordering. I tried the Hunan Beef with noodles and the Shrimp, Chive, & Pork dumplings. Food was prepared quickly. The restaurant seems very clean. read more
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So happy this opened in my neighborhood in LIC! Authentic Hunan rice noodles that offers a lot of unique options that you won't find it elsewhere. You can get the main dishes with rice or soup/dry noodles, most of them are freshly made out of wok. The pan fried handmade dumplings are also worth dying for. I would highly recommend this as a casual dining to satisfy your cravings! Super convenient and tasty! read more
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