The cheddar biscuits are a must try. Come early it gets crowded and it's not a big place.
dining situation influenced by the cuisine of San Luis Potosi: sopes with chorizo, fried oysters with chili mayo, chile relleno, traditional mole and roasted pork ribs marinated in guajillo chilies. Read more.
Pork belly tacos are delicious and the branzino is crispy on the outside and moist flakey on the inside.
It’s worth the trip out to L.I.C. for the first-rate breakfast menu here, like fried pickled pork tongue and smoked salmon blinis. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.
Italian sandwich shop best known for The Bomb, a massive hero with all the meats and all the cheeses.
To walk through the museum’s tranquil sculpture garden with someone you love is a rare treat. Later, sip exotic cocktails at Dutch Kills (27-24 Jackson Ave.), an artsy watering hole.
Here, grilled cheese receives the star treatment & all sandwiches are under $11. Try the rich melted Gouda, offset with pickled jalapeños, sweet guava jam & creamy black-bean hummus on brioche ($10). Read more.
Tonkatsu 2.0 ramen and pork buns are unreal. Fast, friendly service too. Just make sure to reserve a spot!! Can't wait to come back.
Kosher Georgian restaurant with separate meat and dairy kitchens. The meaty fare is just alright, but the cheesy breads are quite good.
The Masala Dosa is great and everything, but the Pondicherry Dosa is where it's at. Get a masala tea, too.
Home to a unique thin-crust square pan pizza with a sweet, concentrated tomato sauce and a touch of cheese. Very good when fresh, but eat it fast—delivery or take out don't treat it well.
Likely the best mixed drinks you'll find in Queens. Feel free to put yourself in the bartender's hands and order off-menu.
You go here for one thing: pork wontons in hot oil (no. 6). The thin wonton skins hold a delicate filling; mild chili oil and preserved vegetable topping make this one of the best dumplings in NYC.
Slip into Queens for the Chilean take on hot dogs: slathered with avocado puree, mayo, onions, tomato, and just a little bit of hot salsa, on a crusty homemade bun. Read more.
Home to some of the most unique dumplings in the city. Excellent vegetarian dumplings filled with garlic chives and egg; lamb and green squash are a must. In the Golden Shopping Mall basement.
Heavenly griddled arepas topped with cheese from an icon of New York's street food world. Check her Twitter for updates on when she'll be out, usually after dark during warmer months.
Tacos run $2.50 each, and run the gamut from pollo to lengua to carnitas to suadero (brisket); there's also a full bar, but the whole joint is cash only, so bring cash. Read more.
Excellent Sichuan worth the walk from the 7 train. Crisp cumin lamb and deeply smoky "dry fried" string beans are standout dishes.
Korean bakery chain with Asian spins on pastries (green tea croissant, anyone?) and bread
The basement canteen at this temple makes New York's best dosas and some excellent homestyle south Indian food. All vegetarian, all very cheap.
The first sit-down restaurant from the folks behind Xi'an Famous Foods offers all their classics (lamb burgers, hand-pulled noodles, and more) with table service, still on the cheap.
This stall is best for Fujianese-style "small wontons" floating in a rich chicken broth. Sesame noodles make a very cheap and tasty breakfast. Little to no English here.
Solid Malaysan with thick coconut soups, tangy pickles, tender beef rendang, and more.
The front window of this flower shop sells fresh tofu with your choice of a sweet syrup topping or a pool of chili oil with XO sauce.
Corner 28 has no sign so walk right up to the window with red signage around it that says "Rice Wrap/Peking Duck." Order some Peking duck buns. They are crispy, sweet, fluffy, excellent, and close. Read more.
Everyone talks a big game about the mac and cheese, but don't forget to try the ribs. Also, their brunch Grilled Cheese with gruyere is amazing. Agree with the red lemonade, though. Mmmm.
Delicious. Fried Mac and cheese. Biscuits and maple cheddar gravy. Breakfast burrito. All top notch. Do yourself a favor and roll through.
