Guidebook for Queens
Food Scene
It is the best Thai food in North America. Virtually all the guests are Thai, though, so it might be too hot for you.
13 locals recommend
Khao Kang
76-20 Woodside AveIt is the best Thai food in North America. Virtually all the guests are Thai, though, so it might be too hot for you.
Espresso 77
35-57 77th StGreat Espresso
Urubamba
86-20 37th AveYou like meat? This is where to get it. And chicha? Yummy.
Ayada Thai - Queens
7708 Woodside AveThey do have food non-Thai people can eat.
While big and popular, it is still second only to Khao Gang for Thai food outside of Thailand. And maybe inside, too.
79 locals recommend
SriPraPhai
64-13 39th AveWhile big and popular, it is still second only to Khao Gang for Thai food outside of Thailand. And maybe inside, too.
House of Inasal
65-14 Roosevelt AveGood lumpia shanghai
This is a "secret" place on the 2nd floor of a weird office building. It is a must if you want to show your friends some fun.
Ihawan
40-06 70th StThis is a "secret" place on the 2nd floor of a weird office building. It is a must if you want to show your friends some fun.
Pauglina
75-26 37th AveThis cafe and tea house doubles as a high-end florist. Everything is marble and beautiful.
This ultra-hip, 2nd floor Thai hot pot is one of the best restaurants in NYC. If you are courageous, try the pork blood Tom Yum broth. All you can eat (veg, meat, seafood) for $17/person. Fills up at peak hours.
Playground
71-30 Roosevelt AveThis ultra-hip, 2nd floor Thai hot pot is one of the best restaurants in NYC. If you are courageous, try the pork blood Tom Yum broth. All you can eat (veg, meat, seafood) for $17/person. Fills up at peak hours.
This secret place requires you to pass through the inside of a cell phone shop. It's not easy to find. And once you get there, it will be packed. But for good reason. It's delicious. Mains $6.
Lhasa Fast Food
76-03 37th AveThis secret place requires you to pass through the inside of a cell phone shop. It's not easy to find. And once you get there, it will be packed. But for good reason. It's delicious. Mains $6.
This hipster Thai dessert place has green tea crepes with ice cream and fruit. The green milk tea is exceptional.
Sugar Club
8118 BroadwayThis hipster Thai dessert place has green tea crepes with ice cream and fruit. The green milk tea is exceptional.
Desired Taste BBQ Restaurant & Bar
35-20 Farrington StLamb!
Amazing Chan Noodles and traditional street foods. Try the fresh crab cakes if you can handle spicy. Be sure to ask about spice level before ordering.
Khao Nom
42-06 77th StAmazing Chan Noodles and traditional street foods. Try the fresh crab cakes if you can handle spicy. Be sure to ask about spice level before ordering.
Best arepas in town. The Arepa Lady became famous for her stealth Facebook-only operations. She moved every night for years. Now she is no longer a gypsy and everyone can get her famous arepas in a sit down restaurant.
22 locals recommend
Arepa Lady
77-17 37th AveBest arepas in town. The Arepa Lady became famous for her stealth Facebook-only operations. She moved every night for years. Now she is no longer a gypsy and everyone can get her famous arepas in a sit down restaurant.
Uncle Zhou
Try the knife-cut handmade noodle soup
JoJu
83-25 BroadwayAmazing Vietnamese sandwiches. The best I have found outside of Saigon
Parks & Nature
Great place to see the old fairgrounds. The Queens Museum has a huge replica of almost every building (and apartment) in New York City. Unbelievable.
250 locals recommend
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayGreat place to see the old fairgrounds. The Queens Museum has a huge replica of almost every building (and apartment) in New York City. Unbelievable.
Essentials
Amazingly cheap, immaculate, and aromatic. This Indian Supermarket will blow your mind. It is a tourist attraction in of itself.
12 locals recommend
Patel Brothers
37-27 74th StreetAmazingly cheap, immaculate, and aromatic. This Indian Supermarket will blow your mind. It is a tourist attraction in of itself.
Arts & Culture
Flushing
New York's most diverse Chinatown.
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveIf you are a film buff, this place is a must.
See the NYC diorama (can you find our house?) Better modern art. Collection is small but very good.
146 locals recommend
Queens Museum
BuildingSee the NYC diorama (can you find our house?) Better modern art. Collection is small but very good.
Drinks & Nightlife
Terraza 7
40-19 Gleane StGreat home-brewed beer, amazing music.
Sake Bar By Zabb
71-28 Roosevelt AveUnderground sake. Who could ask for more?
Pata Paplean
76-21 Woodside AveThai hipster bar complete with disco ball and bathroom art. Try the mixed berry mohito
Hombres Lounge
8528 37th AveLGBT venue a block away
Friend's Tavern
78-11 Roosevelt AveLGBT venue
Shopping
37th Avenue
37th AvenueGreat avenue to stroll down. Diverse shops.
Elmhurst
Little Thailand and a good Chinatown here!
Ultima Florals
81-02 37th AveGreat place for flowers