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We hosted a group of our friends yesterday who came to Flushing for visit. We read great reviews about Mulan Restaurant and decided to host them there. Price : Affordable. It cost about $30 per person. Quality : We ordered ala carte instead of the pre-fixed lunch menu. We ordered the two dishes of small platter (pork belly and champagne chicken), Mulan Pepper Steak, Wu-Bsi Ribs, Chilean Sea Bass, Mushroom with Baby Bok Choy, Napolen Tofu and Fried Rice. Every dish was delicious. We enjoyed the ambience, service and the food. Thumbs up for Mulan. Store layout : We were intrigued by the modern and chic restaurant decor. The staff were very attentive and professional. It is located at the second level of Queens Crossing.  " Wu-Bsi Ribs were tender and flavoursome that every one enjoyed the ribs immensely." "A must try! Chilean Sea Bass was delicious. The fish had a crispy crust and the soft and tender inside." " Mulan Pepper Steak...

There are quite a number of economical rice outlets in Flushing, Queens. However, this new outlet - Lunch Box attracted our attention. Price : Priced at $4.75. You will have steamed rice, four choices of dishes and a bowl of soup. Value for money for one or two decent meals for the portion given was huge. Quality : The dishes were freshly cooked. I loved their sweet and sour pork, braised tofu and even their vegetables. However, some dishes may have stronger taste, such as being a little too salty, than the others. Otherwise, the whole range of dishes was sumptuous. You might want to give it a try. Store layout : The store was newly opened with bright fluorescent lights. Once you enter the restaurant, you will be served with polite staff. You have to pay before choosing your food. There are three rows of dishes arranged in the shape of a letter ‘U’. There are many different kinds of meat, vegetables, poultry and tofu and staple food such as noodles. You will be spoilt ...

After trying out the different kinds of rice noodle rolls in Flushing, Queens, I thought that it was time to share my reviews by creating a comparison chart. My reviews were based on 5 variables: Texture Sauce - How good the sauce is Fill stomach - How full you are after having the rice noodle roll Affordability - How expensive the rice noodle roll Preference ranking  Variables Corner 28 AA Plaza New Pacific Chinese Cuisine Texture Soft Chewy Soft Sauce Average Above Average Excellent Fill stomach Yes Yes No Affordability Affordable Very Affordable Affordable Preference ranking 3 2 1

I dropped by Flushing Library today to borrow some books. Along the way, I thought of trying the rice noodle roll at AA Plaza . As I was not aggressive enough, other customers cut into my queue. Sigh~ Price : Value for money. $1.25 for a tub of rice noodle roll. It could be eaten as a meal.   Quality : The serving was generous. I had it for lunch. The texture of the rice noodle roll was a little hard but it tasted delicious together with the sweet sauce. Something you should not fussed about when the food was cheap and good.  Store layout : A simple takeout stall beneath Flushing LIRR station. The staff were quite friendly. The only problem was the queue. People will cut queue if you were not aggressive enough. Otherwise, you can get the food within minutes.  "Remember AA Plaza. You will not miss the signage from afar." "Chewy rice noodle roll with sweet sauce and hot sauce. Yummy." Where : AA Plaza, 40-40 Main Street (West bound LIRR...

There are two Han Ah Reum marts in Flushing, Queens. We ordered a take-out today at the second supermarket after a strenuous workout.  Price : Priced at $7, you can have a decent meal for one or two.  Quality : The whole meal was indeed value for money. With generous portion of hot pepper sauce, the steamed rice and vegetables were so tasty. The fishcake-like soup was also delicious. As for the lettuce kimchi, it was good too. Overall, it was delicious! The crux of this meal was that it was vegetarian. There were different kinds of vegetables like lettuce, bean sprouts, etc. I think it would be great for those who go on diets. Must try! Store layout : The restaurant is part of Han Ah Reum Restaurant. Located in the supermarket, the restaurant is a simple set up. You have to make payment at the cashier and then hand the order to the staff located at the counter. A simple plank of wood hammered along the walls to serve as table with bar stool-like chairs. ...

Enclaved in the tranquil 37th Ave, Joe's Shanghai is one of the longest running and popular Chinese restaurant in Flushing Queens. I happened to hear very good reviews from friends and decided to check out the place.  Price : Priced at around $8, you can have a decent meal for one. Quality : The presentation of the fried rice did not match the taste of the dish. The dish had ham, egg and prawn as part of their ingredients. It was salty. Nah, miss it. Forgettable. In the end, we drank lots of water and tea to quench our thirst. Store layout : A montage of pictures taken with famous celebrities will greet you when you enter the restaurant. The staff will hand you a queue number. The restaurant is always crowded and people will usually queue outside the restaurant. There are at least three rows of tables. Their staff understand English and are polite and attentive.   "the amount of fried rice is best shared with two persons." "although the ingre...

After the great find the day before at Namoodol Restaurant , I decided to try a different dish. This time is beef dosilock, that is, lunch box with marinated beef. Price : Value for money for one decent meal. Quality : The meal comprised of a lunch box and a bowl of lettuce and bean sprout soup. In the lunch box, there was a serving of kim chi, steamed rice and grilled marinated beef. The beef was freshly grilled. The taste was super duper yummy! Each bite was filled with surprise and anticipation. Anticipating taking another bite of it. Must try! Store layout : A simple layout with one row of tables for customers and the other for the kitchen, located at Han Ah Reum Mart, Union Street. You may have to enter from the supermarket. The walls are painted with warm colors and you feel very comfortable having your meal there. However, at the end of the restaurant, there may be boxes that may be a little hazardous. You can get free water (hot or cold) from the dispenser prov...

Found a new food court at Han Ah Reum Mart at Union Street – Namoodol Restaurant . It is a simple and cheap place to have a meal. Price : Priced at $6. I had a huge portion of rice and generous portion of vegetables – a heavy meal to last you throughout the day. I merely ordered by giving the numbers listed in the picture menu to the Korean staff. Not forgetting that the meal includes the two different kim chi and a bowl of delicious vegetable soup. Quality : The defined pearly-white steamed rice mixed with hot pepper sauce and greens is a great option for those who do not want to take meat. I decided to go vegetarian today. The hot pepper sauce mixed with steamed rice and vegetables were delicious when I tried it. I was not able to stop and finished the whole bowl of steamed rice instead of stopping at half a bowl. Both kim chi were fantastic. I love them, as they are crunchy and delicious. As for the soup, I was surprised that a mere vegetable soup with lettuce and bean ...

Stewed meat over rice is one of the must-try dishes in Taiwan. It is a simple dish with stewed meat over a bowl of rice. Price : Value for money. It is enough for a person at $6. Quality : The stewed meat, together with the sauce, was fragrant. Savoring it with the pearly-white rice grains makes you want to cry after each mouthful. It is super duper delicious, I must say. Store layout: Located directly opposite of the Flushing Main Library, Chao Zhou Restaurant was very popular food joint. It was always crowded during the weekends. A simple arrangement of furniture made the restaurant neat and pleasant. You will be greeted by a Terracotta solder at the entrance. "the store along Main Street." "The succulent pork meat with pickled radish and carrot over rice. Forget about going for a diet. Eat this and then go diet tomorrow." Where : Chao Zhou Restaurant, 40-52 Main Street Tel : 718-353-7683 Website : NA Overall rating: 4/5 ...

I had a strong craving for chow fun after my Thursday class. When I arrived at Flushing Queens, I was desperately looking for a Chinese Restaurant that might still be opened at this time of the night. Without much difficulty, I found Chao Zhou Restaurant that not only serves Chow Fun but also opens till 2am in the morning. I could not wait and ordered my beef chow fun immediately. Beef Chow Fun is usually fried with bean sprout, spring onions, beef of course, and light soy sauce. Price : Value for money. Priced at $9, you can share with your partner while ordering other side dishes.  Quality : The flat rice noodles were beautiful and glossy. Each strip of noodle has a slight soy sauce taste. The beef was tender and easy to chew. The vegetables were cooked just right. All I can say is that it is delicious!!! おいいし! 好吃! Sedap! Must try!! Store layout : Located directly opposite of the Flushing Main Library, Chao Zhou Restaurant was very popular food joint. It was al...

We wanted to try something different from the last rice bowl we tried the last time at West Udon . We chose Half Oyaku Don from the menu. Oyaku Don is cooked with chicken thighs, eggs, soy sauce, mirin sauce, sugar and sake. Price : Reasonably priced for one. Suitable for children, adults with small stomachs or for sampling. Quality : The ingredients were freshly prepared but were a little too bland for my taste. You may want to try Oyaku Don. Store layout : The restaurant has a typical Japanese layout concept with wooden furniture and paper lamps. The store is strategically located along Union Street and Northern Blvd. You will not miss it.  "here is the restaurant across Northern Blvd along Union Street" "looks great on the outside, so-so in the inside" Where : West Udon, 137-80 Northern Blvd Tel : 718-359-2324 Website : NA Overall rating: 2.5/5 View Larger Map

Ranked 99 of 366 restaurants at Flushing (2008), Queens in Tripadvisor.com, we decided to try dim sum at New Pacific today. It is quite accessible and easy to locate from Flushing Main Street Subway Station. In Flushing, there are a lot of dim sum restaurants but we decided to try out this restaurant for a start. Price : Affordable. We ordered five different items and two cans of diet coke on a hot Sunday afternoon. By the time we were done, we were too full to order more. We paid $20 for the whole meal. Quality : Each item was freshly prepared. The Shumai was fresh and I can taste the succulent prawns. Yummy! The rice noodle roll was superb that I ate two portions of rice noodle rolls. Oops! The chicken steamed buns were equally delicious. All in all, we were grasping numerous ‘WOOs’ and 'AHs' as we took each bite.  Store layout : Like a typical seafood restaurant, New Pacific has an oriental feel. The staff were both attentive and polite. Be prepared to share ta...

I first found my favourite rice noodle roll at Corner 28 . It is available at the little takeaway window outside the restaurant. I ordered the pork rice noodle roll for a start. They have many different fillings – roast pork, prawn, pork and even shrimp. You can add an egg at $0.50.  Price : Affordable. The price for each filling varies. I ordered the pork filling rice noodle roll. It is sufficient for one person as a decent meal.  Quality : The rice noodle roll was made upon ordering. The staff poured the flour mixture onto a metal tray. Together with the pork, the staff brought the metal tray to steam. After a few minutes, the rice noodle roll is ready. Using a metal cutting blade, she scrapped the rice noodle roll into the container. Viola! I had my rice noodle roll.  Store layout: There is no store layout. All you need is to queue at the pavement along Main Street and make your order at the window. Yummy!!  "remember to order from the window"...

Rice is the staple food for most people in Southeast Asia. It is no different for me. We decided to try out a Fried Rice at Corner 28 . We chose Fried Rice with Dried Scallops and Egg White. Price : Value for Money. Priced at $12, you can share with at least three persons as one decent meal. Quality : I love the way the chef cooked the fried rice. I could vividly see each grain of the pearly white rice. The pine nuts were roasted. The egg whites were well fried from a master because the eggs had even tear-like shapes. The use of fresh ingredients like scallops and oil made the rice even more delicious. We enjoyed the dish very much. Fried rice, I’ll be back!!! Store layout : The restaurant at the second level has a more Zen look. We savoured every grain of rice while enjoyed the wonderful view of Main Street, Flushing.  "You can clearly see the pine nuts, rice grains and dried scallops." "Look at the mountainous heap of fried rice!! If you are a...

Afghanistan mixed meat over rice is the food I ate when I first arrived in New York. The basmati rice and masala spices make the whole meal fragrant and mouth-watering. Pricing at $5, you can have either lamb-over-rice or chicken-over-rice with fresh salad. At $6, you can have mixed meat-over-rice (lamb and chicken). I ordered a mixed meat-over-rice. Price : Value for money. The portion for the mixed meat-over-rice is sufficient for two persons. Quality : Great quality. The basmati rice was well cooked. You can vividly see every single grain of rice. The lettuce salad was very fresh and it blended well with the white sauce. The meat (chicken and lamb) succulent. The white and hot sauces make the food even more delicious and spicy. Beware of the hot sauce if you do not take spicy food. You can smell the mouth-watering aroma from afar. Store layout : The food cart is located at the end of Lippman Plaza along 39 Ave – 138th Street, Flushing. It is very easy to locate.  ...