Himalayan Yak is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

1. Himalayan Yak

8.1
72-20 Roosevelt Ave (at 72 St.), Flushing, NY
Tibetan Restaurant · Jackson Heights · 66 tips and reviews

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: For authentic Nepali food stop by the Himalayan Yak. Chef Micahel Ginor says, “The Nepali snack platter is an appetizer plate with various signature snacks. It’s a good way to sample.”

Mike W.Mike Winston: Enjoy authentic Tibet food in a serene environment. Don't miss the momos or the shapta. Read all about my visit on WinstonWanders below! Read more.

Jeffrey K.Jeffrey Kao: Great, authentic food.

Khao Kang ข้าวแกง is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

2. Khao Kang ข้าวแกง

8.2
76-20 Woodside Ave (at 77th St), Elmhurst, NY
Thai Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews

Shrutika S.Shrutika Sachdev: Love the replica of the cafeteria style food in Thailand. Spicy, authentic and delicious and so worth the price. Rice + 3 dish choices for $7.50 and don't miss the desserts!

Jack A.Jack Amornvivat: Authentic cafeteria style. The spiciest curries are so good. Pick up some Khanom Bueng "Thai Tacos"

Wendy S.Wendy Sung: It doesn't get more authentic than this in the western hemisphere. The buffet style service means the spice level is what it is

Awang Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

3. Awang Kitchen

9.0
8405 Queens Blvd, New York, NY
Indonesian Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Ben M.Ben Martadarma: A very authentic Indonesian restaurant... Almost as good as my grandmother's cooking! Really decent prices as well. Get the Pempek .. Indonesian fish cake with egg inside!

PinotPinot: One of the best to get authentic Indonesian menu in NYC

Bosra F.Bosra Frazier: Good Indonesian food!! Authentic.

Ayada Thai is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

4. Ayada Thai

9.0
7708 Woodside Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), Elmhurst, NY
Thai Restaurant · 124 tips and reviews

Christine L.Christine Liang: Authentic Thai eats in the heart of Elmhurst. Make sure to order a beer to cool down that tongue.

Michael G.Michael Genao: Good overall authentic Thai restaurant. Definitely try the mango salad with seafood

Therisa L.Therisa L: The drunken noodle and pad thai are authentic!!

Thai Son is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

5. Thai Son

8.0
40-10 74th St (at Broadway), Elmhurst, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Elmhurst · 58 tips and reviews

Louise Liz A.Louise Liz Angulo: I always get the Pho Bo Kho and the grilled pork chop over rice. Best authentic Vietnamese place I've been to by far!

Tom W.Tom Williams: Try #1 pho! Excellent and authentic menu.

NetsirkNetsirk: Authentic Vietnamese food/people.

Taiwanese Specialties 老華西街台菜館 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

6. Taiwanese Specialties 老華西街台菜館

8.0
84-02 Broadway (at St. James Ave), Elmhurst, NY
Taiwanese Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews

Diana L.Diana Lee: must try all authentic Taiwanese cuisine and delicious snacks!

Brendan L.Brendan L: Great Taiwanese restaurant, very authentic. Try the clam and basil, and the beef with chili pepper.

Samantha Z.Samantha Z: Must order: Tomato & beef over rice and oyster pancake :)

Chao Thai ร้านชาวไทย is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

7. Chao Thai ร้านชาวไทย

7.5
8503 Whitney Ave (btwn Broadway & Macnish St.), Elmhurst, NY
Thai Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Grace C.Grace Cheung: Service is very slow here but food is authentic

Jonathan R.Jonathan Rolnick: As authentic as it gets!

Alex S.Alex Still: Excellent, authentic Thai. spicy means SPICY, don't be a hero, go medium.

Shun Wang Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

8. Shun Wang Restaurant

7.1
81-25 Broadway, Elmhurst, NY
Chinese Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Jones C.Jones Chan: Delicious food. Large portions and cheap prices. What's not to love about authentic Cantonese style cooking?

A L.A L.: Authentic Cantonese food, great food, great service, great prices, great people.

KarenKaren: Authentic Cantonese food. Try the beef stew and wonton ho fun noodle soup. Delicious.

JoJu is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

9. JoJu

8.7
83-25 Broadway (Dongan Ave), Elmhurst, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Elmhurst · 98 tips and reviews

LyssLyss: Spicy pork belly & Bbq pork are delishhhh...cant wait to try the rest

ChandraisgreatChandraisgreat: If you wanna get hype, get the iced vietnamese coffee.

MarinaMarina: Don't forget to add a fried egg and ask for extra spicy sauce on the side. Can't get enough!

Dek Sen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

10. Dek Sen

7.8
86-08 Whitney Ave, Queens, NY
Thai Restaurant · Elmhurst · 3 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Genao: Good spot if you love authentic Thai noodles and amazing Thai desserts!

Adam F.Adam Ford: Everything

Sydney L.Sydney Lim: Food here is amazing and the atmosphere is cozy. Get the curry puffs!

Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst อิ่ม ข้าวมันไก่เอ็มเฮิสท์ is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

11. Eim Khao Mun Kai Elmhurst อิ่ม ข้าวมันไก่เอ็มเฮิสท์

8.3
8132 Broadway Elmhurst, Queens, NY
Thai Restaurant · Elmhurst · 27 tips and reviews

Brandon F.Brandon F.: Chinese-style chicken with a Thai twist. Large portions for two made with fresh ingredients. Their Thai iced teas and coffees are also worth noting.

david ' dj shakez ' t.david ' dj shakez ' thai: Closest thing to the street cart on Sukhimvit 20 in Bangkok!

Brad L.Brad L: They serve only one dish: Hainanese chicken. Amazing.

AMDO Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

12. AMDO Kitchen

8.0
37-59 74th St, Queens, NY
Food Truck · Elmhurst · 7 tips and reviews

Arif G.Arif Ghasletwala: First time trying Nepali food- great authentic food at Amdo.

Jarel H.Jarel Hill: Best steamed beef momos. My favorite!

LilyLily: NYT Hungry City (1/2018): "Yellow laphing; mixed beef and vegetable momos; vegetable momos." NYT Top Cheap Eats (2018).

Playground is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

13. Playground

7.7
71-30 Roosevelt Ave (at 72nd St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · Jackson Heights · 8 tips and reviews

Kendo K.Kendo K.: Good authentic thai restaurant. (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more.

Rachel W.Rachel W.: Open super late. I can handle spicy food and it is next level here. Medium spicy = very spicy anywhere else.

Eddie J.Eddie Jones: Be brave. Try the fried grasshopper.

Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine 好味 is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

14. Taste Good Malaysian Cuisine 好味

8.0
82-18 45th Ave (btwn 82nd & 83rd St.), Elmhurst, NY
Malay Restaurant · Elmhurst · 55 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: This place is cash only! I always order their hainanese chicken, roasted chicken, beef chow fun with egg & gravy, Roti canai & Hong Kong noodles. You could call ahead for pick up :)

Jeff W.Jeff Woo: Get the Crispy Fried Fish Cake and thank me later!

Real Cheap EatsReal Cheap Eats: Try the assam laksa ($5,95), "a tart, pungent, spicy broth spiked with tamarind, dried shrimp paste and chilies, then filled with thick glass noodles, chunks of fish, pineapple, cucumber and onion." Read more.

Paet Rio is one of The 15 Best Places for Cheap Asian Food in Elmhurst, Queens.

15. Paet Rio

7.4
81-10 Broadway (at 81st St), Elmhurst, NY
Thai Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Kendo K.Kendo K.: Authentic thai Papaya salad. And more. Try sth different here. Might be a bit pricey and smaller portion but good quality.

EaterEater: Fierce Thai food at Elmhurst newcomer Paet Rio. Order the miang kha-na, it arrives with Chinese broccoli leaves, pork strands, split peanuts, bird's-eye chiles with shallots, garlic, ginger, & lime. Read more.

Phil T.Phil Tang: Everything is amazing!!!!!