Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
From this newly opened Thai snack-and-dessert companion to Khao Kang, just around the corner: Grilled jumbo shrimp with stir-fried noodles; cassava cake. You'd expect the shrimp to be charred and the noodle, fried, just before serving, but my dessert (the best of several I sampled) was freshly made, too: It was being sliced free of its baking pan even as I walked in the door.
Khao Nom
42-06 77th StFrom this newly opened Thai snack-and-dessert companion to Khao Kang, just around the corner: Grilled jumbo shrimp with stir-fried noodles; cassava cake. You'd expect the shrimp to be charred and the noodle, fried, just before serving, but my dessert (the best of several I sampled) was freshly made, too: It was being sliced free of its baking pan even as I walked in the door.
Easygoing eat-in & take-out spot for familiar Chinese dishes such as fried rice & egg foo yong.
Woodside Kitchen
7610 Woodside AveEasygoing eat-in & take-out spot for familiar Chinese dishes such as fried rice & egg foo yong.
Wasabi Point
7618 Woodside AveSimple, relaxed outpost featuring a menu of Himalayan & Pan-Asian favorites.
Brick-&-mortar outpost of a popular food cart known for turning out South American cornmeal cakes.
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Arepa Lady
77-17 37th AveBrick-&-mortar outpost of a popular food cart known for turning out South American cornmeal cakes.
Tabletop grilled fare, hot pots & noodles round out the menu at this local Korean restaurant.
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Hae Woon Dae
7532 BroadwayTabletop grilled fare, hot pots & noodles round out the menu at this local Korean restaurant.
Traditional Indonesian restaurant with spicy curries & grilled fare offered in a homey cafe space.
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Upi Jaya
76-04 Woodside AveTraditional Indonesian restaurant with spicy curries & grilled fare offered in a homey cafe space.
Whether you prefer sausage, 'roni, or all-around veggie, Salza Pizza's easy-to- please pizza has fans dishing out top-notch ratings for this Woodside joint. Little guys and gals will also love dining at this pizzeria, which offers a family-friendly environment (and menu).
Salza Pizza
73-17 Woodside AveWhether you prefer sausage, 'roni, or all-around veggie, Salza Pizza's easy-to- please pizza has fans dishing out top-notch ratings for this Woodside joint. Little guys and gals will also love dining at this pizzeria, which offers a family-friendly environment (and menu).
On a block dominated by Thai restaurants, this little Mexican joint gets little attention. It got on my foodie radar, and I really liked it. The place is small, but the menu is fairly vast with slighty different twist on the usuals. Got the Deep Fried Shrimp Ceviche Guacamole, tasted fresh and creamy. The Chicken Quesadilla was big on portion and plenty of queso cheese. Price was decent for the amount of food on the plate. I also enjoyed the Horchata since it tasted more like almond rice water than just cinnamon. Definitely a good try.
Tacos Y Jugos Genesis
78-04 Woodside AveOn a block dominated by Thai restaurants, this little Mexican joint gets little attention. It got on my foodie radar, and I really liked it. The place is small, but the menu is fairly vast with slighty different twist on the usuals. Got the Deep Fried Shrimp Ceviche Guacamole, tasted fresh and creamy. The Chicken Quesadilla was big on portion and plenty of queso cheese. Price was decent for the amount of food on the plate. I also enjoyed the Horchata since it tasted more like almond rice water than just cinnamon. Definitely a good try.
Cozy, late-night spot for Thai cuisine, plus a sushi bar & delivery.
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Spicy Shallot
7701 Woodside AveCozy, late-night spot for Thai cuisine, plus a sushi bar & delivery.
Tea Cup Cafe is a small place with a big heart hiding on Woodside Avenue. A true gem of the Thai coffee shop scene in Elmhurst. I've paid visits more times than I can count on both hands, and consistently find myself ordering the iced matcha latte every single time. While you're at it, opt for the condensed milk toast or one of the numerous artisan cupcakes and macarons. The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, having wooden stools and small tables good for small groups or solo if you're just heading out for a quick sugar fix. During cooler days I've noticed the staff providing outdoor seating as well. If you are a foodie, I highly recommend Tea Cup Cafe! - CASH ONLY
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Tea Cup Cafe
7623 Woodside AveTea Cup Cafe is a small place with a big heart hiding on Woodside Avenue. A true gem of the Thai coffee shop scene in Elmhurst. I've paid visits more times than I can count on both hands, and consistently find myself ordering the iced matcha latte every single time. While you're at it, opt for the condensed milk toast or one of the numerous artisan cupcakes and macarons. The atmosphere is pleasant and comfortable, having wooden stools and small tables good for small groups or solo if you're just heading out for a quick sugar fix. During cooler days I've noticed the staff providing outdoor seating as well. If you are a foodie, I highly recommend Tea Cup Cafe! - CASH ONLY
Long considered a destination for curries, whether sour, Penang, or jungle, this standby also offers noteworthy beef-tendon soup and Chinese-style stir-fry. You’ll want to pay special attention to northern dishes like e-sarn sausage and the green-mango and papaya salads. - CARDS / CASH
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Ayada Thai - Queens
7708 Woodside AveLong considered a destination for curries, whether sour, Penang, or jungle, this standby also offers noteworthy beef-tendon soup and Chinese-style stir-fry. You’ll want to pay special attention to northern dishes like e-sarn sausage and the green-mango and papaya salads. - CARDS / CASH
Modeled after and named for Thailand’s rice-and-curry spots, this cafeteria-style joint provides no menu. Searing and sour curries are doled out from the colorful steam table and change daily — your only choice is whether you want two or three with your rice ($8.50 to $8.95). - CASH ONLY
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Khao Kang
76-20 Woodside AveModeled after and named for Thailand’s rice-and-curry spots, this cafeteria-style joint provides no menu. Searing and sour curries are doled out from the colorful steam table and change daily — your only choice is whether you want two or three with your rice ($8.50 to $8.95). - CASH ONLY
Drinks & Nightlife
Started by four pals who wanted a place to hang out, this watering hole purports to be the city’s first Thai bar. Go for the high quality cocktails ($10) : bar snacks, and an uncompromisingly sour tom yum packed with pork and fish balls. - CASH ONLY
Pata Paplean
76-21 Woodside AveStarted by four pals who wanted a place to hang out, this watering hole purports to be the city’s first Thai bar. Go for the high quality cocktails ($10) : bar snacks, and an uncompromisingly sour tom yum packed with pork and fish balls. - CASH ONLY
Getting Around
There's a closer entrace on 75th street between Roosevelt Ave and 41st Ave.
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Roosevelt Av-Jackson Heights Subway Station
74th StreetThere's a closer entrace on 75th street between Roosevelt Ave and 41st Ave.
Elmhurst
Local trains stop, I suggest using the Roosevelt Avenue station.