Maxi's Noodle

Compact Chinese joint doling out spicy, homemade wontons in a no-frills setting.

Relaxed restaurant dishing up traditional Chinese hot pots in a rustic setting that has lanterns.

This intimate Sichuan restaurant nestled in the back of a bar specializes in bold, spicy authentic dishes like twice-cooked pork, cumin lamb, and mapo tofu, with a warm, communal atmosphere where Chef Aunt Liu personally engages with diners. Signature dishes showcase the numbing heat of traditional Sichuan cuisine, drawing devoted patrons who appreciate the high-quality ingredients and heartfelt hospitality in this hidden gem.

Vietnamese spot inside Flushing's Arcadia mall known for big bowls of beef pho with bone broth, fresh ribeye, brisket, tripe, and tendon, plus spring rolls.