When shopping in the area this has become our go to stop…read more Drinks we love the Thai iced tea & usually stick with this, so good. Aside from the ramen we have tried Crispy fried chicken burger, very good great taste to the chicken, the Teriyaki rice burger is good the meat has great flavor got it with the Purple sweet potato fries, they are delicious. The Ika Geso karage & Deep fried Gyoza dumplings are good, very fried which is not great but they are tasty. They have added wings to the Menu gave them a try so tasty, good sauce a nice sweet chili. On the desert the Matcha crepe cake is so good, light in taste & not very sweet. Ramen we tend to stick w Tokyo Tonkotsu & Sapporo miso, very good & usually hits the spot nicely. I decided to up the stars since service is quick, laid back vibe, decent prices & so far never had a bad meal here it's worth the try, we will continue to visit from time to time.

I like this spot.... I like it where I had to come more than…read moreonce to try the rest of the menu. I'll be back soon to try other bowls of ramen.... Come in and try it for yourself....

Amazing food and ambience amazing and customer service to not attend. Would go here second time and…read morethe food is amazing and the passionfruit drink as well.

On a recent cold and frigid night. My wife and I had a hankering for sushi and sashimi. We were in…read morethe area and based on their stellar reviews were decided to try out Yoi Sushi Japanese. We are very familiar with the area and must have walked passed this neatly tucked away gem without ever noticing it. Our son had mentioned that he and his friends have been going to a sushi place near Asian Jewel, our former dim sum go to place. When we sat down to order, my wife and I were quite impressed by how clean and cozy the restaurant was. Kind of on the small side with a few tables on the ground floor level. The menu offered cooked food as well as fresh sushi. We decided to start with the sushi & sashimi combo. They also offered a sushi or sashimi a la carte menu where you can choose to order by the piece. I believe that if you choose one of their standard menu sushi or sashimi orders and pay with cash, the a la carte price per piece of sushi / sashimi is only $1.35 / piece! Well we were famished and in addition to the sushi & sashimi plate we ordered two rounds of sushi & sashimi a la carte. Their salmon and yellow tail was so fresh and so scrumptious as was the sweet shrimp. The tuna was also very yummy and did not disappoint! When all was said and done we were quite happy with our experience with Yoi Sushi Japanese. I highly recommend Yoi if you're anywhere near Tangram Mall or Asian Jewel and have a hankering for yummy sushi. They also offer cooked food as well as ramen bowls.

Hamani Ramen is a small, casual, and budget-friendly ramen spot in Flushing, Queens. Be sure to…read morecheck out their lunch specials. Queens has plenty of excellent Japanese restaurants, but in my opinion, this one really stands out. The servers were friendly and professional, and even funny. The Shishito Peppers are a great starter. They are lightly charred and just mildly spicy, perfect for sharing. The Kara Age is another fantastic appetizer: crispy fried chicken with spicy mayo. Although the restaurant is known for its ramen, I opted for a rice bowl instead. The Gyu Don is rice topped with marinated beef and onion, a soy egg, and garnished with scallions and pickled vegetables. It's a hearty, flavorful dish with a wonderful balance of sweet and savory flavors. The portions were generous as well. Overall, 5 stars.

Pretty decent ramen place if you're not trying to travel all the way to the city!…read more Karaage was delicious - came piping hot and juicy. The ramen broth had good flavor and the noodles were cooked well. Is it one of my favorites ramen places? No, but for the price/location, it's pretty good. Service was good :)

Maxi's is a wonton noodle shop, and it has the loyal customer base to continue running with immense…read moresuccess. The broth arrives and you know immediately. It is clear, not because it is diluted or made from a powder, but clear in the way that only hours of careful skimming can produce. This is a broth that has been edited, notimprovised. You taste sesame oil. You taste white pepper. You taste the quiet backbone of xiaosing wine. The wonton shrimp balls are magnificent. They are large and generous. When you bite through the slick wrapper, the shrimp inside is bouncy and sweet. You can imagine the type of family that immigranted to America, the arguments that they had, the dream the owners had when opening this store. This restaurant feels like one person made it, one person had a distinct vision and concept, and it was all they knew. I felt like I relived memories that I did not have. In three days in New York -- three days of ambitious tasting menus and celebrated kitchens and meals that performed their own importance -- this $15 bowl I kept thinking about on the flight home. Not because it surprised me, but because it didn't try to. Every ingredient was intentional. Every sip landed exactly where it was aimed. There was no wasted motion, no hedged bet, no seasoning added to flatter a palate it wasn't built for.

There's a "People Love Us on Yelp" sticker at Maxi's Noodle which is basically all that needs to be…read moresaid! Maxi's Noodle is teensy; a sign warns you that tables may be shared. I ate in the enclosed patio which only had two tables, and the inside didn't seem much bigger. There is no bathroom for customers so don't bank on bio breaks here. It's efficient in that I was seated promptly, was able to place my order when I was ready, and the food came out lickety-split. Carry cash for a discount. I ordered the Wonton, Dumpling, & Beef Stew Noodle Soup ($14.75) under the "Popular Items" section of the menu since it seemed sampler-esque. The wontons and dumplings were similar since they both contained shrimp and pork but I leaned towards the dumplings since they also included mushroom, bamboo, wood ear, and chives. The duck egg noodles, beef, and broth rounded out the awesomeness. Can't wait to return with others!

Still the exact same taste of the Japanese-Styled Chicken Ramen that I have remembered from two…read moreyears ago. Apparently, Dawan Ramen has rebranded themselves as Daimaru Ramen a while back. Plus, they also have paper menu versions so customers can now take a copy to look at what options are being offered at home. They accept both cash and card. Located inside New World Mall Food Court on the second floor. Very close to the 7 train. Cute ambiance of the lanterns. This booth particularly is towards the back of the food hall. I usually get the Japanese-Styled Chicken Ramen because it's the most affordable for its price value ($12.50). No tax has been added to the total. Love how it also has the most pieces of meat compared to other ramen bowls on the menu. I think the number of meat pieces has been increased for the better this time. Would say there're about 15-20 pieces in total compared to the 8-9 pieces two years ago. Got there at 8:40pm and the food hall is about to close in 20 mins. Quickly ordered, paid, waited 10 mins max in the seating area, and then received my food shortly afterwards. Staff is polite + patient + generous. Chowed everything down in 15 minutes or so. Noodles: Savory + Flavorful Bamboo Shoots: Crunchy + Fresh Half Soft Boiled Egg: Soft + Golden Chicken: Tender + Well Seasoned Seaweed: Melts on my tongue Sweet Corn: Lightly sweetened on its own. Ramen Soup/Broth: Savory without being salty. Would always go back to this particular booth for other scrumptious udon and noodle dishes along with the appetizers. My stomach just feels so warm and satisfying right now.

Late review (like always). I tried their Tonkatsu ramen while visiting New World Mall (aka the…read moreplace where your taste buds go for a world tour). Here's the quirky bit: in addition to the price of the ramen, you will be temporarily charged an extra $5 as a deposit for the bowl. I'm a fan of this because it ensures there's no plastic waste from each serving. (Mother Earth approves this message.) Other stores around the food court should totally adopt this technique. It's just more sustainable, and who doesn't want to save the planet while slurping noodles? Now, onto the ramen itself: it was decently good and satisfying. Honestly, I'm not sure how authentic this ramen would be considered, but it sure did taste pretty good. (Did it teleport me to Japan? Not really since I've never been in Japan. Did it make my taste buds do a happy dance? Absolutely.) I didn't think it was bad at all, but then again, my ramen expertise is about as deep as a kiddie pool. Here Dawan Ramen, take my 4 stars.

not much around this area and when I walked in I wasnt sure if they were open and I had no option…read morebut to order at the kiosk. got the beef tripe noodles and diced cucumber but they were out of cucumber so they gave me karaage instead. the noodles were better than expected and had an interesting broth and karaage was also surprisingly good but no effort is put into presentation. an affordable restaurant that I think mostly does mass delivery?

We learned of Mr. KeKe Ramen, a new ramen chain with locations in Queens and Long Island, through…read moreYelp. Mr. KeKe Ramen in Queens is located on the outskirts of Downtown Flushing, about one-and-half blocks north of Northern Boulevard. We ordered at the kiosk by the door, then sat down and waited for the food to be brought to us. The kiosk didn't give us a paper receipt. Take a picture of the screen if needed for record-keeping. We ordered: - Special Tonkotsu Ramen with Pork Soup: $13.99; $15.23 with tax. We ordered this with soba noodles. The char siu (pork) slices were good, if a little small, and the noodles were OK, but my companion thought the soup was a little thin and might have had a tinny taste. The half-egg was not marinated. The wood ear mushroom slices could have been cooked slightly longer. - Taiwanese Chicken Potstickers: $6.99; $7.61 with tax. The potstickers seem to have been store-bought instead of house-made. The potstickers seemed like they were steamed to reheat, and then lightly pan-fried, but their overall texture was that of gummy, steamed dumplings. Food is served in plastic bowls and on paper plates, with disposable cutlery. Suggested tips are calculated on post-tax subtotals, and start at 15%.

Love love love Iki for lunch! It's a peaceful beautiful restaurant in what can be a pretty hectic…read moredowntown area. I find the aesthetic and ambiance to be soothing. Most importantly is their food especially the chirashi/sushi bento boxes which comes with salad, egg custard, miso soup and small pickled sides. It's pretty filling. I always manage to finish everything but my mom who eats like a bird always has extra to bring home. Service is pretty good at restaurant.

Best for mostly cooked Japanese dishes, as per my review below…read more.. Food ***** Service ***** Ambiance **** Bang-for-buck ***** *note my comments in my pics

3.5 Overall Decent…read moresized space for the area. They weren't too packed on a weekend afternoon. They seem to get more takeout/delivery orders than dine in. You order on iPad at the table, and the staff is available if you have any questions. When you confirm your order on the iPad, they will confirm with you. Service is friendly and helpful. The food came out quick! Their kitchen is in the basement and they have the dumb waiter sending up food, so very efficient use of space. The Dumplings in Chili Oil (can adjust spice level and cilantro) has added texture with crushed peanuts. We got the regular spicy, but could have gotten extra spicy. They were a decent appetizer but I'd go for something else. The Abalone and Chicken Rice Noodles had decent chicken flavor. There were a couple pieces of dark meat, which I enjoyed. Not sure if there was abalone in here, but if there was, it was nondescript. The rice noodles were well cooked. The Plum Juice had a lovely smokey flavor, along with a lemony flavor form the couple of lemon slices inside. It was not too sweet, though I personally could go for less sugar. Overall, a decent spot for rice noodles. They do have multiple locations, so go to the one near you! No need to go out of your way.

This is my third or fourth time visiting this restaurant in Flushing. It is on Prince Street, on…read morethe same block as Tangram Mall. I've brought friends here because I've always enjoyed their dishes. There also aren't many noodle restaurants left in the neighborhood, so it's nice to have a spot like this. It's a great place to visit on a cold day. The restaurant itself is a decent size. It can get busy in the evenings, but for the most part, you can still find a table. The portions are quite generous, and the service is good. There's minimal interaction with the staff since you place your order through a tablet provided at the table. Be mindful if you have peanut allergies definitely let them know so they don't sprinkle peanut on certain dishes. Overall, this is a great place to get a warm noodle soups during Winter season.

We met up with another couple to try this Japanese Izakaya style restaurant and honestly didn't go…read morein with high expectations--especially since we've all traveled to Japan and experienced the real thing. But this place completely knocked it out of the park. It far exceeded everything we anticipated. We were seated in a private booth, which made the experience feel even more authentic and intimate. Every dish that came out was absolutely delicious, thoughtfully prepared, and beautifully presented. They even provided a bell to press for service, and each time, the server appeared almost instantly with a warm smile. It's clear the owner and management truly know how to create and run a successful business--from the attention to detail to the seamless service and overall experience. For a moment, it truly felt like we had been transported back to Japan. An unforgettable dining experience.

When you walk into Izakaya Nana it's like walking into the alleyways of Japan. The booths were also…read morewell decorated too (there was one with one piece images on the wall), disappointingly though the one I was in had very dark lighting so my dad had to use his phone flashlight to see the menu. For our food we ordered the hako sushi, tornado omelette fried rice, trio tuna sushi roll, yakitori platter (ordered chicken gizzard and gyu harami on the side) and the A5 Wagyu cooked on the stone grill. I recommend getting the yakitori platter as it's a nice sampler but my husband especially enjoyed the chicken gizzard. My dad never had wagyu before so he especially loved the wagyu but I do think it's expensive for the amount they give you, I can see why it's pricier but just know before you order it's like $45 for 2.5 oz or in our case about 5 thin slices of wagyu. My brother said the tornado omelette was tasty and filling and he enjoyed it. The trio tuna sushi roll was very fresh. As for the service, I think everyone was pleasant but the vibes were a little off, it seems like they were just very exhausted. This doesn't affect the quality of the food or the experience but it was just something I noticed. They were still very attentive and provided great service. The reason for the one star off is because I do wish the Hako sushi had a bit more flavor, I saw so many different ingredients and fish but none of the flavors were impactful, it was rather one dimensional which was disappointing because it was presented so beautifully. Overall, I recommend giving Izakaya nana a try and I would definitely go again to try other things.

The service was great, and the vibe is lovely as soon as you walk in. The ramen is delicious and…read moreflavorful, and the spicy tonkotsu is actually spicy which is great. Overall a delicious and affordable experience.

Such a nice a mellow place. Ramen was delicious and the pork…read moregyozas were perfect! Our server was so welcoming.