THE BEST SCALLION PANCAKES YOU'LL HAVE! Seriously so good I could eat 50 of them. Got the one with…read moreeggs and bacon inside (bec) and the sauce it came with was so good. On top of that the pastries were to die for. Would love to come back here for the burgers that they have after 3pm. It gets busy in the mornings especially on the weekends but we weren't waiting toooo long for the food. Friendly service!

Stopped here on a rainy day for a quick bite. The place was packed but I was still able to find a…read moreseat. The service was great as well. The food itself was mixed for me. The vanilla cream bun felt like it lacked depth of flavor. The cream was sweet but other than that it didn't interest my flavor wise. The tea however was delicious, the combination of mango and jasmine was refreshing. There was a lot of ice in the drink so I finished it in a few sips, so portion wise it's small but tastes great.

Came here because it looked nice from the outside and the place we originally came for down the…read morestreet had a two hour wait. We've been to their East Village outpost and weren't too impressed but really glad we gave it a second try. Very tasty food and nicely presented. Perfect spot for brunch or lunch/dinner. They serve Variety Coffee too. Servers are friendly and we were seated immediately because we chose bar seating. Would definitely recommend.

Very hipster, very cool. Definitely "cool kids come here" energy but not in an annoying way…read more Service is always on point. Everyone's been polite and chill even when we're asking for new plates after like every other dish so flavors don't mix. Don't do one entrée per person. Get a mix of small and large plates and share. Way better experience. Food is solid across the board, but the Fly's Head didn't hit for me. It was mostly chives and not much pork. The Lobster Rice Noodles though...so good. Super soft, rich, almost like gnocchi. Menu changes a lot so this might not even be there when you go, but either way you'll be good.

Sister restaurant to the lively 886 in Saint Marks, Wenwen in Greenpoint offers up comfort…read moreTaiwanese food with a variety of small bites, rice and noodle dishes, and specialty dishes. Service was good, and pretty quick. One of their specialty dishes that I've heard so much about is their BDSM chicken: their Brinded, De-boned, and Soy-Milk battered yellow fat chicken. As they only have limited quantity each day, I was surprised that they had it when I came in at 6:30p on a Monday. I paired it with their cucumber salad and some rice,and it was great! The chicken was crispy yet still juicy and the seasoning was delicious. Loved the sauteed greens and beansprouts that they added to the dish, and I thought that it was very well-rounded. Would love to come back to try some of their other popular dishes, such as their popcorn chicken, beef noodle soup, or tangyuan.

Walked on a Wednesday night at 8pm and was seated about 10 mins later. Service was good and the…read moreambience was nice. The bathroom had a disco ball and some very hip Asian music. The food: Sacha Hot Honey Popcorn chicken - great appetizer and was fried well and very juicy chicken. Beef noodle soup - the beef was super tender and delicious and the noodles were good. The soup was very savory. Cold sesame noodles - yummy dish as well. Very refreshing and it pair well with the popcorn chicken Fried Tangyuan w/ Ice cream - delicious and packed with flavor. I laughed a bit because it tasted like a drumstick ice cream cone . The peanuts and sesame really gave me that feel but the tangyuan was a great dessert. Pretty pricey tho Would come back for their chicken sandwich!

Really tasty. I tried the scallion noodles, vegetable dumplings, century egg with tofu, and…read moreTaiwanese mochi. The noodles were my favorite dish - hearty and flavorful, with a pleasant texture and plenty of aromatic flavor. The dumplings were pan fried, with a well seasoned filling and slightly crispy texture. The century egg and tofu was nice, with strong flavors from the egg balancing against the mild tofu. And the mochi was a nice and simple sweet end to the meal. My partner also enjoyed the la rou fan. The bill came to $72 after tax and tip, which is pretty reasonable for the huge quantity of food (we definitely ordered too much). For sure worth a try.

I've eaten here multiple times specifically for the beef noodle soup, and unfortunately the meat…read morequality has been extremely inconsistent. On more than one visit, the beef contained large amounts of sinew and cartilage that were not properly rendered. This isn't just a texture preference -- it's connective tissue that would normally break down if the meat were braised long enough. I've attached a photo showing what was served. The first time this happened, I mentioned it to the staff, and they agreed the meat quality was poor and told me management had instructed them to serve it anyway. The next couple of visits were much better, so I assumed the issue had been addressed. However, on my most recent visit, the same problem returned. When I raised it again, the woman at the front told me that this was "edible for all of us in the back" and suggested it was a personal issue rather than a preparation or quality problem. I'm not expecting premium cuts, but when a dish relies on long-braised beef, excessive cartilage and sinew shouldn't be the norm -- especially when staff themselves have acknowledged the issue in the past. Consistency and how feedback is handled really matter, and unfortunately this experience left me hesitant to order the dish again.

My sis-n-law and her now husband reserved this place for a wedding rehearsal dinner. This is one of…read moretheir favorite places, and they fell in love here during the pandemic before it was a brick and mortar place. So they shared it with us all. The staff greeted us right away and shared a little about what makes this place and the food so special. We had a pre-planned menu that was so good! And so much food! The flavors on everything continued to amaze the table. I could rant about the chicken, but I'll just put a plug in for the cheddar cornbread! Get it!! One thing I loved was the self-serve water station had two spouts--one for still and one for sparkling. Brilliant and thoughtful. So glad we came here!

Came to this fast casual spot after seeing it all over tiktok and it did not disappoint. We got the…read moreclassic sando, the salted egg quarter chicken, and the chili half chicken with chicken salt fries and dirty friend rice on the side. The classic sando was pretty big and I really enjoyed how the crunchy chicken paired with the soy sauce pickles. The sandwich was perfectly moist from the juicy chicken and the house sauce and definitely worth a try when you come. (7.5/10) The salted egg chicken was super unique. I enjoyed how the umami taste of the salted egg and would definitely recommend this to those looking to try something new. (8/10) As a spice lover, the chili half chicken was definitely my favorite. The chili sauce that it is coated in was divine and you can tell that the chili oil is made in house with a unique taste. Also the half chicken came with both dark and white meat and both pieces were equally as tender and juicy. (9/10) The chicken salt fries were addicting and the dirty fried rice was one of my favorite parts of this meal. (8.5/10) The staff was super friendly and helpful with the menu and the seating is limited. Would definitely come back on my next trip to NY!

usually there's a line and the only option is to go but we came around 3:40 pm and were able to…read moredine in (there are only about 5 seats) got the combo and they were super generous with the sauce. honestly if i wasn't flying i would've taken the remaining to go. the popcorn chicken was so elite. crispy on the outside & super juicy inside - v similar to what i've had in taiwan cucumber salad was l flavorful and garlicky!! really refreshing and crunchy with a nice balance to the other items.

Small Authentic Taiwanese eatery in the hustle and bustle of Long Island City. Took me a while to…read moreget here since parking is an absolute nightmare however I had Jury Duty today so why not two birds with one stone. This is a no brainer if you're in the area. Fantastic lineup of all the typical Taiwanese eats and everything is made fresh. I dined in but the endless pickups simply told me everyone is onto this. Their playlist is even Taiwanese. Staff is very energetic and very friendly. I only wish the prices were like Taiwan lol but reality of NY prices is a bit intimidating. No matter, this is a great spot.

Everything here is delicious and service is super fast. My husband and I loved everything we…read moreordered - pork soup dumplings, pan fried buns, chili dumplings, duck gizzard and fish in spicy soup. The dumplings and buns were all homemade and had lots of broth and thin skin. The spicy soup was sufficiently spicy but not uncomfortable. We also ordered a small which was plenty for the two of us and leftovers. We loved this casual and tasty spot!

Loved the sauerkraut rice noodles, it's not too pungent/sour for me and they give a lot of fatty…read morebeef slices and enough ingredients for the price. The hotpot rice noodles was lacking in flavor and was super diluted unfortunately. Surprisingly, the best item turned out to be the very crispy and juicy pan fried dumplings. I like the extensive menu and I think the Szechuan items would be more of a hit next time

Got on the waitlist at 5:30 but didn't hear back after a while (you usually get a text when your…read moretable is almost ready). Went inside on a busy Saturday night and spoke to an associate (found out their system had crashed) and they seated us within 5 minutes! Food was AMAZING. Dumpling wrappers were so thin (I prefer this) and everything was well seasoned. The chocolate mochi soup dumplings are 1000% worth the hype (get a side of the sea salt cream!). The servers were also just as great considering we got seated at 7:05 and had an 8 PM show to catch. Got us out of there at 7:45 on the dot! Definitely will be coming back again!!

The food the service everything is amazing. Make sure you make reservations as early as possible…read more Don't forget to order the chocolate dumplings as your dessert

I came here to get takeout for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon. There aren't many Taiwanese places in…read morethe area. I was surprised there was a lot of indoor seating. I ordered the popcorn chicken bento box lunch special ($9.50). The portion was larger than I expected. There was a good portion of popcorn chicken, braised pork over rice, yellow pickled radish, broccoli, braised cabbage, half a tea egg, and a cup of soup. The popcorn chicken was still crunchy when I came home but I did not taste much basil flavor. There was a lot of veggies surprisingly. It was a pretty balanced bento, sometimes bentos are mostly rice. The staff were friendly and fast. I would come back to try other lunch specials.

Solid spot for standard comfort food. The popcorn chicken was nicely fried--crispy and satisfying…read more The braised beef rice was decent, with the sauce doing most of the heavy lifting. The beef noodle soup, though, was a bit underwhelming--the broth was quite mild and tasted mostly like diluted soy sauce. I was expecting brisket but got sliced shank instead, which was fine, just not what I anticipated.

Im not usually one to order steak, but it is must try here…read more 4.5/5 Black Pepper Sirloin Steak ($29)-- perfectly tender steak (I got it done Medium), flavorful black pepper sauce! Comes with a salad and warm toast as well!

A quiet spot tucked just one avenue away from the busy 8th Ave, specializing in Taiwanese-style…read moresteaks. You can usually get steaks at Hong Kong cha chaan tengs, but the quality there isn't always great since their menus are huge and most people don't order steak. This place keeps things simple with a small, focused menu built around steaks, and it really shows. I ordered mine medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly. It comes with a black pepper sauce that's slightly sweet kind of like A1 sauce, which I wouldn't be surprised if they actually use as a base. The meal also includes toasted bread, a salad, a fried egg, and spaghetti for $23. It does feel a bit pricey, but the cut was good quality. Considering even places like Outback sometimes overcook or have tough steaks, if this spot can stay consistent like this visit, the price might be worth it for the quality and reliability.