Skip the Japanese and go after Himalayan specialties, including the national dish of Bhutan, the home of the chef.
My favorite Argentine restaurant in queens with the best Morcia and meat! Absolutely fresh and delicious!!!
Try the home style sauteed scallion pancakes, consisting of "scallion pancakes sliced into thick, noodle-like ribbons, then stir-fried with beef, ham, egg, and cabbage." Read more.
Good Thai with some dishes you won't find at most other restaurants, like Lao-style papaya salad and "sun-soaked pork strips," marinated pork jerky that's great with beer.
Thais know how to turn meat into salad, and Ayada’s beef larb is a perfect example. Read more.
Try bing bika ambon ($3.50 for three). "Resembling a corn muffin in size and color, it has a spongy texture and pronounced, yeasty flavor, enriched by plenty of coconut milk." Read more.
Hefty fried plantains are smashed, fried twice to get extra crispy, then used as the sandwich "bread" for a variety of fillings. We love the fried cheese version; it's salty, meaty, and delicious.
Never crowded, this family run Indonesian eatery has served consistently homey fare for 10 years. Favs incl sticky chicken rice in banana leaves, gado gado, ayam chicken, and always the jackfruit.
Chao Thai’s flat noodles are exceptionally delicate and firm—almost perky—and totally free of gloppy, sweet sauces. Enjoy the subtly mingled flavors of garlic, squid and that smoky wok essence. Read more.
