Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
Amazing Thai Food (Note: Closed on Wednesdays), BEST in the city in my opinion. Great atmosphere. Garden out back is gorgeous in the summer.
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SriPraPhai
64-13 39th AveAmazing Thai Food (Note: Closed on Wednesdays), BEST in the city in my opinion. Great atmosphere. Garden out back is gorgeous in the summer.
Suki Thai Shabu
60-15 Woodside AvenueI love this place for delivery. Very nice people.
A little walk from my home but has amazing Malaysian cuisine. Would recommend. Great chicken rice, nasi lemak, Malaysian ice tea..you name it.
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Taste Good
8218 45th AveA little walk from my home but has amazing Malaysian cuisine. Would recommend. Great chicken rice, nasi lemak, Malaysian ice tea..you name it.
Great Tibetan/Nepali food for you adventurous eaters! There are a few TIbetan restaurants in the area and I feel this one is the best.
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Himalayan Yak
72-20 Roosevelt AveGreat Tibetan/Nepali food for you adventurous eaters! There are a few TIbetan restaurants in the area and I feel this one is the best.
Where I go for Pho! Other Viet goodies like pork chops and grilled shrimp are also delicious and cheap!
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Pho Bang
8290 BroadwayWhere I go for Pho! Other Viet goodies like pork chops and grilled shrimp are also delicious and cheap!
Very decent bah mi sandwiches, I love the pork belly sandwich. But the secret lies in their kimchi fries with runny (make sure you get runny!) egg on top, naughty, but DELISH!
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JoJu
83-25 BroadwayVery decent bah mi sandwiches, I love the pork belly sandwich. But the secret lies in their kimchi fries with runny (make sure you get runny!) egg on top, naughty, but DELISH!
Fresca la Crepe
39-82 61st StCute Creperie.
Ahh, good ol' Stop Inn, it's a 24 hour diner, serves regular diner food, the home fries are pretty good and breakfast is decent. It is not a stand-out diner, but it is a neighborhood staple.
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Stop Inn
60-22 Roosevelt AveAhh, good ol' Stop Inn, it's a 24 hour diner, serves regular diner food, the home fries are pretty good and breakfast is decent. It is not a stand-out diner, but it is a neighborhood staple.
Filipino twist on fast food and fried chicken (served with spaghetti or rice), to me this says so much about the "international-ness" of Queens.
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Jollibee
6229 Roosevelt AveFilipino twist on fast food and fried chicken (served with spaghetti or rice), to me this says so much about the "international-ness" of Queens.
Very cheap and yummy fried dumplings and other northern Chinese cuisine like hand pulled noodles and scallion pancakes. For those on a budget this is the cheapest price for the best tasting food!
Lao Bei Fang Dumpling House
83-05 BroadwayVery cheap and yummy fried dumplings and other northern Chinese cuisine like hand pulled noodles and scallion pancakes. For those on a budget this is the cheapest price for the best tasting food!
If you are a fan of Chinese bakery, come early! Their roast pork buns are yummy and they have egg tarts and hot dog scallion buns. Also great option for some local breakfast on the run.
Rainbow
73-18 BroadwayIf you are a fan of Chinese bakery, come early! Their roast pork buns are yummy and they have egg tarts and hot dog scallion buns. Also great option for some local breakfast on the run.
Good Indian food. The crowd and line can be a little overwhelming but it is worth it. Squeeze in and point at what looks good! Grab a mango lassi from the fridge, too!
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Kabab King
7301 37th RdGood Indian food. The crowd and line can be a little overwhelming but it is worth it. Squeeze in and point at what looks good! Grab a mango lassi from the fridge, too!
BEST. CHICKEN. OVER. RICE. Halal food cart is what New York is known for and the biggest secret is that the best is not in Manhattan, but right here in Queens. Beware of linnnneeee of loyal fans.
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Sammy's Halal Food
BroadwayBEST. CHICKEN. OVER. RICE. Halal food cart is what New York is known for and the biggest secret is that the best is not in Manhattan, but right here in Queens. Beware of linnnneeee of loyal fans.
Good Thai food that is a little bit closer than Sri Praphai, and it opens late.
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Spicy Shallot
7701 Woodside AveGood Thai food that is a little bit closer than Sri Praphai, and it opens late.
Delicious soy latte and green tea latte with pastries. Free, fast wi-fi in case you feel like working away from home but not too far away.
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Lucid Cafe
59-02 Woodside AveDelicious soy latte and green tea latte with pastries. Free, fast wi-fi in case you feel like working away from home but not too far away.
A cute new Asian cafe in the neighborhood that serves bubble tea, thai iced tea and coffee with sweet pastries and cakes.
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Tea Cup Cafe
7623 Woodside AveA cute new Asian cafe in the neighborhood that serves bubble tea, thai iced tea and coffee with sweet pastries and cakes.
Pollos Mario Woodside
62-01 Woodside AvenueStaple Latin American food reasonably priced.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Korean late night bites with casual and fun atmosphere, they play K-Pop here and serve you popcorn with drinks when you press a button at your table.
Prince Hof
7510 BroadwayGreat Korean late night bites with casual and fun atmosphere, they play K-Pop here and serve you popcorn with drinks when you press a button at your table.
Sean Og's
60-02 Woodside AveWe call it "The Red Bar", great neighborhood Irish bar.
Great new bar close to the apartment, a very nice addition to the neighborhood. It is low key and atmospheric that serves good drinks and snacks. Would recommend for couple, group or solo.
Pata Paplean
76-21 Woodside AveGreat new bar close to the apartment, a very nice addition to the neighborhood. It is low key and atmospheric that serves good drinks and snacks. Would recommend for couple, group or solo.
Perhaps the most famous Irish bar in the area. It is always lively and sometimes has live music. Some good and greasy Irish and American fare to munch on too.
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Cuckoo's Nest
6104 Woodside AvePerhaps the most famous Irish bar in the area. It is always lively and sometimes has live music. Some good and greasy Irish and American fare to munch on too.
Everything Else
I know I may be biased but I LOVE this post office. Best post office service in all of NYC in my opinion. Never had a problem with them. Very efficient people that are just a bit more personable.
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United States Postal Service
4515 44th StI know I may be biased but I LOVE this post office. Best post office service in all of NYC in my opinion. Never had a problem with them. Very efficient people that are just a bit more personable.
Mink Nail
Best mani-pedi in the area.
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AvePharmacy! Pretty big one too.
Closest laundromat to home. Sending your clothes for dry cleaning and regular wash (they wash, dry and fold them so perfectly) is cheap as they come and Gloria is just wonderful.
69 Laundromat
6905 Woodside AveClosest laundromat to home. Sending your clothes for dry cleaning and regular wash (they wash, dry and fold them so perfectly) is cheap as they come and Gloria is just wonderful.
Fast, no-fuss, fantastic eyebrow threading and small area waxing (upper lip..etc) place. Great price. Try it!
Gulzar Beauty Salon
01 B Roosevelt AveFast, no-fuss, fantastic eyebrow threading and small area waxing (upper lip..etc) place. Great price. Try it!
Pharmacy with most basic needs. Duane Reade across the street has more stuff, though.
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Rite Aid
50-15 Roosevelt AvePharmacy with most basic needs. Duane Reade across the street has more stuff, though.
Historical, famous butcher shop with excellent meat selection if you want to make a nice meaty dinner come here for their cuts.
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S Ottomanelli & Sons Prime Meats
60-15 Woodside AveHistorical, famous butcher shop with excellent meat selection if you want to make a nice meaty dinner come here for their cuts.
Chase ATM
5926 Woodside AveChase ATM in Woodside
Chase Bank
39-01 Main StChase Bank
Citibank
1398 Fulton StCitibank
Essentials
For all your organic needs. If you buy over $30 worth of groceries they give you free chocolate.
Natural 7
3986 61st StFor all your organic needs. If you buy over $30 worth of groceries they give you free chocolate.
Not to betray Veggie Monster, but Jin's is slightly cheaper.
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Jin's Big Apple Fruits Market
60-07 Roosevelt AveNot to betray Veggie Monster, but Jin's is slightly cheaper.