Pye Boat Noodle is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

1. Pye Boat Noodle

8.7
35-13 Broadway (btwn 35th & 36th St), Astoria, NY
Thai Restaurant · 93 tips and reviews

Sarah P.Sarah Porzelt: Wow. Amazing, authentic, delicious thai. Quail egg dumplings, pork app, and the specials, and the drinks. Nothing disappointed.

Chris B.Chris Blasting: Authentic Thai food! Boat noodle soup was delicious and so was the vegetarian soup! Super fresh and delicious

Ann Y.Ann Yacoubian: Ambience is really interesting and lovely, strong and interesting cocktails, wonderfully seasoned and authentic Thai food

Tito Rad's Grill & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

2. Tito Rad's Grill & Restaurant

8.7
49-10 Queens Blvd (btwn 49th & 50th St), Woodside, NY
Filipino Restaurant · 74 tips and reviews

NetsirkNetsirk: Authentic family run Filipino resto. Lots of seating and good service. Food is delicious and reasonably priced. Cebuano style food! Try their halo halo in a mug and lechon kawali. Lami kaayo!

Alexa S.Alexa Solima: Favorite Filipino restaurant. My family's been going here for years. Very authentic and contains a variety of traditional Filipino food. 👌

Bryant B.Bryant Balatbat: For the bold, this is authentic Filipino food, not fusion/modern. Crispy pata (deep fried pork leg) is a must. Pork belly sisig is also good. The garlic rice can be too strong for some. Try the turon!

SriPraPhai is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

3. SriPraPhai

8.8
64-13 39th Ave (btwn 64th & 65th St), Woodside, NY
Thai Restaurant · 357 tips and reviews

Haydar K.Haydar Ketabchi: beautiful garden out back, great spot for a magical time, authentic Thai, go for the spicy Thai curry with thai eggplant or massaman

Merav K.Merav Kanpol: Such authentic, amazing food. Best Tom Yum and Pad See Ew I ever had

SavoredSpoonSavoredSpoon: Authentic thai food with the heat turned up 🔥😋 and a separate vegetarian menu to pick from 👍🌿🍅 The Penang curry is my absolute favorite

Casa Enrique is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

4. Casa Enrique

9.1
5-48 49th Ave (at Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hunters Point · 235 tips and reviews

Rachel C.Rachel C: Incredibly delicious, authentic Mexican food.

M K.M K: Real authentic Mexican, great food, great drinks and staff were lovely. Enchiladas and Tacos were great, very reasonably priced. Try the Margarita Daiquiri!

Tim M.Tim Mulcrone: Amazing authentic, no frills Mexican food like my BFF's abuela used to make. Highly recommend the spicy guac, delicious mole chicken, Chipotle meatballs and pastor tacos.

Taverna Kyclades is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

5. Taverna Kyclades

8.9
33-07 Ditmars Blvd (btwn 33rd & 34th St), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 284 tips and reviews

Keri T.Keri Thompson: Best seafood in the city!!! Octopus to die for as well as any other seafood on the menu! A must for authentic Greek done right.

Hannah L.Hannah LaHood: Huge portions of very authentic and tasty food!! Start with the fried cheese 😋

Divya M.Divya Menon: OMG!! I felt I was in Greece when I tasted the food. Great place for authentic Mediterranean food. Grilled Octopuses (you have to get it- so soft!), tzsatziki , house wine, spinach pie, sea bass. Gr8!

Hibino LIC is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

6. Hibino LIC

9.2
10-70 Jackson Ave (btw 50th Ave & 11th St), Queens, NY
Japanese Restaurant · Hunters Point · 54 tips and reviews

Scott S.Scott Sklar: Want authentic sushi. Legit real sushi not that Asian fusion crap. This is your place. Simple, real, fresh fish on rice.

Ryan D.Ryan DeNardo: Great sushi and great service! The fried oyster roll (occasional special) is bomb, the box pressed sushi is authentic, and their creative desserts are delicious.

Daniel B.Daniel Brown: All is good . People from Japan eat here, that's good enough for me. Authentic.

Zum Stammtisch is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

7. Zum Stammtisch

8.8
6946 Myrtle Ave, Glendale, NY
German Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews

Richie S.Richie Schwerdt: Besides the authentic best German food around Zums serves up the best cheeseburger you will ever eay. Fresh meat and a well sized burger.

Larry G.Larry Greb: Great authentic German Food!

Susan D.Susan Degnan: Good hearty authentic German food.

Stamatis is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

8. Stamatis

8.6
29-09 23rd Ave (btwn 29th & 31st St.), Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · Ditmars · 39 tips and reviews

Benjamin G.Benjamin Grohe: Authentic Greek Cuisine. Excellent Liver and Octopus! Beware - they dont serve Ouzo. Read more.

George S.George Spartan: The very best authentic traditional Greek/ Hellenic Kitchen outside of Moms house. Trust me. This ain't no GYRO stand. Reasonably priced, open 7 days until very late. Mr Stamatis & Wife on premesis.

Chris Z.Chris Z: Some of the best authentic Greek/ Hellenic Cuisine in NYC area. Large servings, great food. Gets super busy. Don't expect the "Ritz" but do expect great food & good times. Valet Parking available.

Phayul is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

9. Phayul

8.7
3765 74th St Fl 2, Jackson Heights, NY
Tibetan Restaurant · 72 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Homey, friendly, and authentic Himalayan restaurant with a spicy array of noodles, soups, momos, and more.

zizoozizoo: Momos are great! Staff is friendly and food is authentic.

Ryan E.Ryan Eick: Super authentic Tibetan hole-in-the-wall, but can be a bit hard to find

Cyclo is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

10. Cyclo

8.5
5-51 47th Ave (btwn Vernon Blvd & 5th St), Queens, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hunters Point · 106 tips and reviews

Gary S.Gary S.: Everything here is authentic and delicious. Clay pot beef stew, bun, spring rolls... Everything! If you want your banh mi very spicy, be careful what you wish for.

Jennifer M.Jennifer Mucalsky: Hand down. Most authentic Pho I have had in a long time!!! Felt like I was on a street corner in Ho Chi Minh city!!

TiffanyTiffany: One of the few Vietnamese restaurants in LIC with good authentic pho and Vietnamese coffee

Bahari Estiatorio is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

11. Bahari Estiatorio

8.6
3114 Broadway, Astoria, NY
Greek Restaurant · 73 tips and reviews

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Do not come here for a gyro, authentic homestyle mousaka, souvlaki, and whole fish all come with sides. Lemon potatoes and artichokes preferred, everything is really great.

NewyorkposterNewyorkposter: What a gem of a place. Food was delicious and authentic. Service was good but beware, if you touch the bread you must pay for the freshly baked pita. I would recommend it to my family and friends.

Nick M.Nick Marriage: Great authentic food. Nice lunch menu

Chela & Garnacha is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

12. Chela & Garnacha

8.7
33-09 36th Ave (btwn 33rd St & 34th St), Astoria, NY
Mexican Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Masha M.Masha Murakhovsky: Amazing tacos + authentic Mexican noms. A great addition to 36 ave!

Judy M.Judy Mam: Super authentic Mexican food. Delicious.

Mikko H.Mikko Hautamäki: Nice small place, great authentic Mexican food- Little on the spicy side- but that’s what you’d expect;-)

Himalayan Yak is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

13. 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.

I Love Paraguay is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

14. I Love Paraguay

8.9
43-16 Greenpoint Ave, Sunnyside, NY
South American Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Donald G.Donald G: Try the fish soup !!! Amazing !!! Best Authentic Paraguayan restaurant.

ᴡ B.ᴡ B: As a Paraguayan, I can attest this is the most authentic Paraguayan food I've had in the US! Get the empanadas, mbeju, chorizo, milanesas, chipa, and croquetas. Everything is delicious!

Diego F.Diego Fretes: Authentic paraguayan. Order the chipa guasu and empanadas first. Or the payagua. Then I recommend the vori soup and beef milanesa with ensalada rusa. Dulce de mamon (papaya) for dessert.

Tournesol is one of The 15 Best Authentic Places in Queens.

15. Tournesol

8.6
50-12 Vernon Blvd (at 50th Ave.), Queens, NY
French Restaurant · Hunters Point · 72 tips and reviews

Tesalia d.Tesalia de Saram: Cute, inexpensive French bistro serving authentic French cuisine. Dishes to try: Reblochon tartiflette, cassoulet (special) and Ile flottante.

Kelsey Taylor H.Kelsey Taylor Hunt: So delicious. Very small and very authentic. Lovely people and delicious/affordable wine. Highly recommend!

EE: Authentic French Cuisine. Casual, romantic, and cozy atmosphere! Get the escargots & lamb shank. Delicious Sancerre wine at great value.