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The Queens Top 20
M. Wells is one of The Queens Top 20.

1. M. Wells

2117 49th Ave (at 21st St.), Queens, NY
Diner · Hunters Point · 50 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: 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.

Fu Run 賦潤東北美食 is one of The Queens Top 20.

2. Fu Run 賦潤東北美食

40-09 Prince St (at Roosevelt Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Shawn A.Shawn Abraham: Go for the Di San Xian... Fu Run finally reunited me with this amazing veggie dish that I ate daily while living in China.

Little Pepper is one of The Queens Top 20.

3. Little Pepper

8.1
18-24 College Point Blvd (btwn 18th & 20th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Wafa's is one of The Queens Top 20.

4. Wafa's

100-05 Metropolitan Ave (at 70th Ave.), Forest Hills, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · 42 tips and reviews
Ayada Thai is one of The Queens Top 20.

5. Ayada Thai

9.1
7708 Woodside Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), Elmhurst, NY
Thai Restaurant · 125 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: Sour curry with shrimp and broccoli omelet; fried whole fish with basil sauce; crispy catfish with green mango salad; spicy chicken salad; crispy pork with Chinese broccoli.

Hunan Kitchen Of Grand Sichuan is one of The Queens Top 20.

6. Hunan Kitchen Of Grand Sichuan

7.9
42-47 Main St (at Franklin Ave), Flushing, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

The New York TimesThe New York Times: Welcome. Have cucumbers to start, some duck, a soup, the cumin lamb and the “BBQ” fish. Add Tsingtaos. Lovely, no? Read more.

Han Joo is one of The Queens Top 20.

7. Han Joo

7.2
41-06 149th Pl (at 41st Ave), Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

MoRizaMoRiza: BBQ done on slanted hot translucent slate. Large portion and very affordable meats! Better share the huge cold noodle.

Mapo BBQ is one of The Queens Top 20.

8. Mapo BBQ

8.7
14924 41st Ave (at 149th Pl), Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Eric W.Eric Wagner: Thick, succulent, juicy chunks of meat grilled to such perfection that chewing almost becomes unnecessary. This is the Kalbi of Mapo BBQ. Read more.

Mumbai Xpress is one of The Queens Top 20.

9. Mumbai Xpress

7.0
265-05 Hillside Ave, Floral Park, NY
Indian Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: They brought Bhel, Masala Pav, and Hara Bhara Vegetable Kebab to Choice Eats and it was really delicious!

10. Ploy Thai

8140 Broadway (btwn Pettit & Britton Ave.), Elmhurst, NY
Thai Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Tortilleria Nixtamal is one of The Queens Top 20.

11. Tortilleria Nixtamal

104-05 47th Ave, Corona, NY
Taco Restaurant · 147 tips and reviews

Matt P.Matt Pecori: This place is delicious. Be sure to get the fish tacos, all the tamales (but especially the chicken mole and Italian ones), and horchata.

SriPraPhai is one of The Queens Top 20.

12. SriPraPhai

8.9
6413 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 357 tips and reviews

EaterEater: As far out as the Eater 38 ventures. Worth the trip, given that this Thai food is considered to be the best in the five boroughs. If you don't know, now you know: see-PRA-pie. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.

Golden Palace Restaurant is one of The Queens Top 20.

13. Golden Palace Restaurant

6.3
140-09 Cherry Avenue (Kissena Blvd), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Get the bean curd skin noodles- At Golden Palace, they are flavored with sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, flakes of red pepper, cilantro, and pungent Chinese celery.

Spicy & Tasty 膳坊 is one of The Queens Top 20.

14. Spicy & Tasty 膳坊

39-07 Prince St (at Roosevelt Ave), Flushing, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Go here for spicy, tasty & cheap Szechuan fare. Try shrimp w/ pickled turnips & spicy sauce for $10.95 or the Crispy Fried Duck for $12.95. Read more.

Rincon Criollo is one of The Queens Top 20.

15. Rincon Criollo

40-09 Junction Blvd, Corona, NY
Cuban Restaurant · 81 tips and reviews

Peter G.Peter Gallo: Be sure to try the rincon criollo with rice and beans. Classic. As a bonus, go for avocado with olive oil and salt. Fantastic.

Mustang Thakali Kitchen is one of The Queens Top 20.

16. Mustang Thakali Kitchen

7.6
74-14 37th Ave (74th St), Jackson Heights, NY
Tibetan Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

John W.John W: The steamed veggie momos at Mustang Thakali are truly amazing, tender to the point of being almost creamy. The sauces put them over the top. Staff are super friendly.

Agnanti Meze is one of The Queens Top 20.

17. Agnanti Meze

8.7
19-06 Ditmars Blvd (at 19th St), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Cheburechnaya is one of The Queens Top 20.

18. Cheburechnaya

7.9
9209 63rd Dr Ste A, Flushing, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · Rego Park · 32 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Find fatty meat kebabs (yay, lamb ribs!) grilled over a charcoal trough as you watch, turnovers bursting with potatoes and meat, rice pilafs, and random other Uzbek and Russian recipes

Istria Sport Club is one of The Queens Top 20.

19. Istria Sport Club

6.8
28-09 Astoria Blvd (at 28th St), Astoria, NY
Eastern European Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
New Imperial Palace 東湖 is one of The Queens Top 20.

20. New Imperial Palace 東湖

7.2
13613 37th Ave (at Main St.), Flushing, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews

Belinda R.Belinda Rubke: Dugeness crab & glutinous rice. Absolutely delicious!