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Tong Restaurant

3.5 (13 reviews)
Open • 1:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Gorgeous mural and stool seating
Andie E.

Tong started out as a very modest food truck in Jackson Heights (it's still there). They also have another food truck on 168th St & Hillside Ave; about 7 blocks away from this restaurant. It has won the Vendy Award and has been written about in many food blogs. I have had Tong (the food cart in Jackson Heights) bookmarked for the longest time but somehow just never made it there. I was beyond thrilled when I found out they opened an actual sit-down restaurant in Jamaica! What is Fuchka? (See my photos). A little bit sweet, a little sour, a little spicy, Fuchka is one of the most ubiquitous street foods in Bangladesh. The crispy, hollow spheres commonly come with a filling of mashed potatoes and chickpeas, mixed with freshly chopped onions, cucumber, lime, coriander and green chillies in a chaat masala blend. This is pure deliciousness, packed into a little delicate ball of goodness. Tong is still having their soft-opening; with their Grand Opening expected sometime in December. So on the day we went, they still didn't have their full menu available. I was disappointed since I really wanted to try their "Fuchka on Fire" and a few other items on their menu, but they weren't available that day. But no worries since they had other items that we tried. We've never had any of these Bangladeshi street foods, so no matter what we ordered, it would all be new to us. And let me tell ya, the food at Tong is fantastic! Your mouth and tummy will do the happy dance! So many different flavors and textures! This was a real treat! These are the items we tried today: ~ Fuchka $8.99: the original: sweet, sour & slightly spicy. Bursting with flavor! Loved these! ~ Doi Fuchka $9.99: sweet-ish, in a yogurt sauce. Another winner, also bursting with flavor. These flavors were completely different from the original Fuchka. I actually loved these even more! ~ ChatPati $8.99: Layers of a variety of ingredients; mix the layers before consuming. Outstanding dish; yet another dish bursting with bold flavors. ~ Jhal Muri $6.99: (popped rice dish): good but my least fave dish of the night. Had we started with this dish, I probably would have liked it more, but since our previous dishes' flavors just popped, this dish almost seemed dull in comparison. However, when we mixed this with the ChatPati, it was delicious. Adding some chopped chili peppers also made this dish better. ~ Luchi Platter (veg) $11.99: a combo platter consisting of 4 perfectly fried poori breads, with 3 dishes (Dahl, cucumber salad and a cilantro yogurt dish). They also have a meat Luchi platter available for $13.99. This was a refreshing dish and a great way to end our meal. Note that this is a tiny restaurant. There are only two tables for two (which we pushed together to make a table for 5), and a bunch of stool seating along both walls. On this Wed night, they had a steady flow of customers dining in and doing takeout. Costumer service was very friendly, patient and accommodating. They are happy to answer any questions you may have. It's a small place but they managed to decorate it nicely. This place is fantastic and I can't wait to go back. If you've never had Fuchka before, this is the place to try it...or go to their food truck if you're in Jackson Heights.

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Afnan A.

Tong is a restaurant many Bengalis dreamed of going for years because of the street food they missed from Bangladesh. Tong brought them to us here in NY at first in a small cart. Now they have their own restaurant where you can sit down and enjoy Bengali street food. I have so much respect for this restaurant because of what they're doing. But that alone can't make a restaurant amazing. The food, ambiance, service everything comes together when deciding if a restaurant is amazing or not. Tong delivered all of these properly. When you walk inside , you'll notice the beautiful art they have of how Bengali street culture is and how Bengalis get served food in Bangladesh. The food itself is incredible. Their Doi Fuchka felt like a flavor blast in your mouth when you eat it. Its sweet and spicy at the same time with a hint of sourness. They have variety of drinks to choose from. I've had food from their cart previously and I can vouch for their Fuchka and Jhal Muri. Theyre both pretty authentic!

doi fuchka
Ariba I.

Now i know what a good jhalmuri & fuchka should taste like based on all the food poisonings I got back home. Tong had the right recipe and materials, but I genuinely think they fell short on the execution. I had to wait over 20 minutes for one jhalmuri and doi fuchka. I asked for it to be spicy but it had no chilies inside it. To add to the wait time (which i would not have minded on a regular basis), there was a random guy walking around asking everyone for a cigarette or a lighter! It was uncomfortable!! The guy running the cart was incredibly nice, bless him! I just think my dad had hyped this place up so much to me, and honestly it fell short.

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Fuchka and drink was great. I wish the restaurant size was little big. Hope they will maintain the quality.

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Ghoroa Restaurant - Ras Malai Malai Chomchom Roshgolla

Ghoroa Restaurant

3.4(66 reviews)
0.5 mi•Jamaica
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Really good food. 5/5 beef curry- spicy, I picked super…read moretender pieces 4/5 roasted chicken- slightly sweet, not spicy 5/5 shish kabab- spicy, so good 3/5 veggies- too soggy for me, prefer crisp like in Chinese food 3/5 daal- standard 4/5 roshgolla $10 - pretty good, really sweet 3/5 malai chomchom $10 - extremely sweet 3/5 ras malai $12 - can be less sweet

I went to Ghoroa today with my mom and aunt because I genuinely enjoy the food there, especially…read morethe large shrimp/lobster dish. Unfortunately, the service we received today was extremely disappointing. I did not get the name of the gentleman who served us, but from the moment we arrived, his attitude felt very unwelcoming. Our table was dirty, and when I politely asked if he could clean it, he simply said he would and took quite a while to come back and do it. When my aunt and I went to the counter to place our order, I asked for the lobster. He immediately told me, "It's $25," but the tone in which he said it made me feel as though he was questioning whether I knew the price or wanted to pay that much. I was already familiar with the price, and that particular dish is actually one of the reasons I enjoy coming to Ghoroa. When our food and drinks arrived, we had ordered a mango lassi and another drink, but we were only given three glasses. There were no additional glasses for our drinks or water. I had to call him three separate times before he finally came to our table so I could ask for extra cups. When it was time to pay, his demeanor was just as unpleasant. I paid by card and still left him a 20% tip despite the service. There was no smile, no "thank you," and no acknowledgment whatsoever. Throughout our meal, every interaction made us feel as though he was doing us a favor by serving us rather than simply taking care of customers. I really enjoy Ghoroa's food, which is why I continue coming back. However, good food should also come with basic courtesy and hospitality. When you work in the restaurant industry, being welcoming, attentive, and respectful toward customers matters. Tips are given in appreciation of service, and customers should not be made to feel uncomfortable or unwelcome while dining. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because the food is genuinely good, but the attitude and quality of service we experienced today definitely need improvement.

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Khalil Biryani House - Chicken Samosas

Khalil Biryani House

2.9(16 reviews)
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We are out of towners and needed catered food for our son's event in Queens and reached out to a…read morebunch of Bangladeshi restaurants. Based on the menu we wanted, Khalil Biryani ended up being the one with the best rates per person. A few restaurants had cheaper fixed catering packages, but once we swapped in the dishes we actually wanted, their prices ended up being higher. We worked with Rubel at the Jamaica location and he was patient, responsive, and easy to work with throughout the entire process. On the event day, the food was delivered right on time. Everything was packaged well and they included clear instructions on how to handle the food so it stayed fresh until serving. For appetizers, we ordered 70 chicken samosas, but they gave us 80. In fact, they were generous with all the catering trays and gave us noticeably more food than we expected which we really appreciated. For the mains, the beef biryani was awesome. The taste actually reminded me more of a beef tehari than a traditional biryani but that wasn't a bad thing. The beef was cooked perfectly, tender, and very flavorful. The eggs for the biryani was given seperately so they didn't get soggy and broken. My only room for improvement here is the meat distribution between the trays. The overall amount of meat was perfect, but the first two trays had too much meat and not enough rice, while the last two trays were mostly rice. The chicken roast was another standout. The spices were well balanced, the chicken was fall off the bone tender and it received compliments from just about everyone. The shami kababs were probably the weakest item. They were okay. I've definitely had more flavorful versions elsewhere. There was also a simple salad that was included. For dessert, the gulab jamuns were the best we've had in NYC so far. Overall, the beef biryani, chicken roast, and gulab jamuns completely exceeded our expectations. We had several guests ask where the food was from, including people who live in the area and have plenty of access to Bangladeshi restaurants. That says a lot. Kudos to the Khalil Biryani team for helping make our event a success.

It's been a while I come back here , recently I had been craving for some kacchi biriany and only…read moreplace I thought of is this place . I ended up coming two weeks in a row . Good thing that they don't give only one piece of meat no more , finally . The taste was good . Still I feel the price is very high for the taste . Both times the oil was too much too . Customer service was great .

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4.0(43 reviews)
0.4 mi•Briarwood

I want to say I came to this place after seeing the VIRAL video on Halal Tourism USA platform…read morecalled Fultoli Pizza and I came and I was told to ask the owner Alomgher to make it and me and my family have fallen in love with the Fultoli Pizza. Its a Special Pizza not on the menu but once you tell them you have to give 30 min to 45 min ( so next time I will call ahead ). I say I would come to this spot again and again and buy the Fultoli Pizza for my family as my kids love it. Make sure to let them know if you want it spicy or no spicy as we get 2 pies ( one spicy for the adults ) and one No Spice ( for children ). I was also told to try their Handmade Lamb Burger but that I will try another time.

My friends and I tried to hit up this place a couple of months ago, but making it in just before…read moresundown we found they were closing early for Ramadan. We recently were able to go back where we found the staff fun, accommodating, and the food tasty while reasonably priced. Eater has this place listed as one of the best burgers in the city - specifically the lamb burger. They describe it as thick and juicy, which to me is say no more! I love lamb. I did enjoy the burger, but was hoping it would be cooked to medium (I forgot to specify), but mine was well done. The lamb flavor shined through. I will get this again asking for it medium. The fries were medium cut thickness and crispy. Besides this, our group also tried the Shag Panner (I usually see this spelled saag paaner), which was the sleeper hit. Everyone enjoyed the amount given and thought it was delicious. The lamb biryani was also enjoyed by the group with chunks of lamb meat buried inside the rice it had a good flavor. I like they had a bottle of white sauce on the table which is really delicious on everything. Mango Lassi, or intensely flavored milky tea or cans of soda round out the drink options. We tried the rice pudding which was very thick and creamy with a slight orange tint to it.

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