1. Potala Restaurant
7.7
37-65 74th St (It's actually on 37th Road), Jackson Heights, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Jackson Heights · 7 tips and reviews
Real Cheap Eats: Try the beef momo ($5). "Jammed with juicy ground beef and bound by thick, toothsome dumpling skin, each momo is kept wonderfully moist by a dash of beef broth." Read more.
Jonathan Baillie Strong: This Nepalese spot provides delicious sweet tea in addition to butter tea (more of an acquired taste!)
Darshy N: Get the momos and butter chai; Takes some getting used to but midcup and midwinter, it's divine.
3. Han Joo
7.2
41-06 149th Pl (at 41st Ave), Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews
Tasting Table: Try the Neng myun: Chewy arrowroot noodles swimming in an icy beef broth, topped with a boiled egg, marinated radishes, fresh Asian pears and sesame seeds. Read more.
MoRiza: BBQ done on slanted hot translucent slate. Large portion and very affordable meats! Better share the huge cold noodle.
nymag: Try the sam gyub sal here, South Korea's #1 pork product. It's cooked on the tabletop, snipped with scissors, and eaten with raw garlic. Featured in Cheap Eats 2011!
4. Marani
8.4
9726 63rd Rd, Rego Park, NY
Kosher Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Kimmie Ohh: Get the mjadi (fried cornbread) & any or all of the khachapuri (cheese bread) options. Get the chicken thigh kebab with Jomi (Georgian grits) if available & khinkali (Georgian soup dumplings).
Serious Eats: Kosher Georgian restaurant with separate meat and dairy kitchens. The meaty fare is just alright, but the cheesy breads are quite good.
Michael Ocher: very nice place, great meats!
5. Pho Bac
7.2
8278 Broadway (at 83rd St), Elmhurst, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews
TLinTransit: Their "Pho Ga" is actually grilled chicken in beef broth. Maybe I came on a weird day?
FANNY BARBERENA: Be dure to order The Spring rolls..they are The best! Also The Pho With meatballs is great The specialty of The House. ( Vietnamese rice noodle in beef broth...You have to try it!)
OzZie MaTi: get the spring roll, tai soup and Vietnamese steak..it's awesome
6. Mapo BBQ
8.5
14924 41st Ave (at 149th Pl), Flushing, NY
Korean Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
Bokyung Park: One of my favorite Korean Barbeque places. Mapo Galbi, which means a Korean neighborhood called Mapo, is delicious, and side dishes are also tasty. Valet parking is available.
Martin Mata: Charcoal grills take Korean BBQ to the next level.
Vivian Vo: Galbi & pork belly 👌
Justine Santa Cruz: ask for recommendations if you don't know what to get. the staff is cery friendly & glad to help. personal favorite: pinaksiw na lechon!
John McCartney: Best Filipino restaurant in NYC, hands down. Go here if you have a big group and want the best as close to home cooked meals.
Jackie Chan: Cassava cake is smooth and not too sweet and dream worthy. Great service, legit Filipino food. Don't be scared to take non Filipinos here!
9. Cyclo
8.6
5-51 47th Ave (btwn Vernon Blvd & 5th St), Queens, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Hunters Point · 107 tips and reviews
Jade Kim: The perfect lunch special. For $6.50 you get a delish veggie soup and an even more delish banh mi sandwich. I'll be making this a regular spot in my hood.
JenKudu: It's official... I'm addicted to the pho noodle with chicken. The chicken is incredibly juicy and has so much flavor. The broth can cure any ailment or at least I think so
TenantKing.com: A place loved by vegetarians and meat lovers alike! Everyone's needs are met at this Vietnamese Restaurant.