Guidebook for Flushing

Linda
Guidebook for Flushing

Food Scene

MY FAV DIM-SUM PLACE. Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao is a modest Chinese eatery offering dim sum, soup dumplings & uncommon, Shanghai-style preparations. I recommend ordering their famous Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao and Crab meat Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao. However, please note that this place is CASH ONLY. This place is a 13 minute walk or a 3 minute drive.
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Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao
59-16 Main St
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MY FAV DIM-SUM PLACE. Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao is a modest Chinese eatery offering dim sum, soup dumplings & uncommon, Shanghai-style preparations. I recommend ordering their famous Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao and Crab meat Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao. However, please note that this place is CASH ONLY. This place is a 13 minute walk or a 3 minute drive.
Authentic Hunan and Sichuan food. Food flavor ranges from spicy to very spicy. (You can also ask for a custom level of spiciness.) I would recommend their Sichuan Boiled Fish, and, one of the following: Chicken in Huge Pot Pie, Hunan Kitchen Special Giant Pot, OR Spicy Country Chicken in Pot. This place is a 3 min walk. Their menu is listed on: http://www.hunankitchenofgrandsichuanny.com/
Hunan Kitchen of Grand Sichuan
42-47 Main St
Authentic Hunan and Sichuan food. Food flavor ranges from spicy to very spicy. (You can also ask for a custom level of spiciness.) I would recommend their Sichuan Boiled Fish, and, one of the following: Chicken in Huge Pot Pie, Hunan Kitchen Special Giant Pot, OR Spicy Country Chicken in Pot. This place is a 3 min walk. Their menu is listed on: http://www.hunankitchenofgrandsichuanny.com/
A very famous chain restaurant. They are most known for their [A1] Liang Pi "Cold-Skin Noodles" and [B2] Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger. Their Hand-Ripped Noodles are also amazing. You can ask for a custom level of spiciness but please note that everything carries a little spice. This place is VERY casual, and most people here get food to go/takeout. Grab a plate of Liang Pi as a late night snack on the way home! This place is a 9 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. Their website is: https://www.xianfoods.com/
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Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E Broadway
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A very famous chain restaurant. They are most known for their [A1] Liang Pi "Cold-Skin Noodles" and [B2] Spicy Cumin Lamb Burger. Their Hand-Ripped Noodles are also amazing. You can ask for a custom level of spiciness but please note that everything carries a little spice. This place is VERY casual, and most people here get food to go/takeout. Grab a plate of Liang Pi as a late night snack on the way home! This place is a 9 minute walk or a 3 minute drive. Their website is: https://www.xianfoods.com/
The closest DD is 4 minute walk from the condo. Their hours are 5 AM to 11 PM 7 days a week.
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Dunkin' Donuts
9217 Jamaica Ave
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The closest DD is 4 minute walk from the condo. Their hours are 5 AM to 11 PM 7 days a week.
MY FAV KOREAN RESTAURANT. My ALL-time favorite place to eat fried chicken and fries. The COOP is a trendy spot for Korean-style wings & other traditional and fusion fare, plus cocktails & soju. I recommend the Truffle Parmesan Fries (THESE ARE THE BEST FRIES I HAVE EVER HAD) and the COOP wings. If you are a fan of kimchi, I would also recommend Kimchi Fried Rice and Kimchi Cheese Okonomiyaki. 14 min walk/8 min drive. (An uber trip that is very worth it if you don't feel like walking) Their website: http://www.thecoopnyc.com/
The COOP
133-42 39th Ave
MY FAV KOREAN RESTAURANT. My ALL-time favorite place to eat fried chicken and fries. The COOP is a trendy spot for Korean-style wings & other traditional and fusion fare, plus cocktails & soju. I recommend the Truffle Parmesan Fries (THESE ARE THE BEST FRIES I HAVE EVER HAD) and the COOP wings. If you are a fan of kimchi, I would also recommend Kimchi Fried Rice and Kimchi Cheese Okonomiyaki. 14 min walk/8 min drive. (An uber trip that is very worth it if you don't feel like walking) Their website: http://www.thecoopnyc.com/
Basically Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao's competition, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is also a famous place for Shanghai-style chinese soup dumplings. I personally like Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao better, but Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is still a great spot. They are also open late until 12 AM or 1 AM. 14 min walk. Their website: http://www.nan-xiang.com/
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Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
39-16 Prince St
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Basically Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao's competition, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is also a famous place for Shanghai-style chinese soup dumplings. I personally like Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao better, but Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is still a great spot. They are also open late until 12 AM or 1 AM. 14 min walk. Their website: http://www.nan-xiang.com/
The best spot for all kinds of CREPES! My favorite crepe is blueberry NY cheesecake crepe. It is a 15 minute walk from the apartment/5 minute drive. Their website: http://t-swirlcrepe.com/
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T-swirl crêpe
40-08 Union St
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The best spot for all kinds of CREPES! My favorite crepe is blueberry NY cheesecake crepe. It is a 15 minute walk from the apartment/5 minute drive. Their website: http://t-swirlcrepe.com/
I've been here twice, and both times it does get crowded quickly. You can order hot tea here, and it comes in a really cute tea set. Their tea tastes high quality, and their desserts are also very good. I would recommend the tofu cheesecake or Green Tea Brulee. I also loved the fruit flavored teas. Distance: 17 min walk/7min drive
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Prince Tea House
36-39 Prince St
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I've been here twice, and both times it does get crowded quickly. You can order hot tea here, and it comes in a really cute tea set. Their tea tastes high quality, and their desserts are also very good. I would recommend the tofu cheesecake or Green Tea Brulee. I also loved the fruit flavored teas. Distance: 17 min walk/7min drive
A chain dessert bar with instagram-worthy looking desserts. They are most known for their desserts: The Harvest and Matcha Lava. Although the taste is average, the appearance of these desserts are super cute and appealing! Distance: 7 min drive/13 min walk Website: https://www.spotdessertbar.com/
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Spot Dessert Bar
13 St Marks Pl
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A chain dessert bar with instagram-worthy looking desserts. They are most known for their desserts: The Harvest and Matcha Lava. Although the taste is average, the appearance of these desserts are super cute and appealing! Distance: 7 min drive/13 min walk Website: https://www.spotdessertbar.com/
A great place for Thai-style ice cream rolls mixed with flavors & toppings (you customize!), and you can record or watch them roll your ice cream. Distance: 13 min walk/7 min drive. Website: https://www.10belowicecream.com/
Minus10 Ice Cream
136-17 39th Ave
A great place for Thai-style ice cream rolls mixed with flavors & toppings (you customize!), and you can record or watch them roll your ice cream. Distance: 13 min walk/7 min drive. Website: https://www.10belowicecream.com/
Local Starbucks. Hours: 5AM–11PM 7 days a week. Distance: 9 min walk
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Starbucks
118-24 Queens Blvd
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Local Starbucks. Hours: 5AM–11PM 7 days a week. Distance: 9 min walk
Shaking Crab (Flushing) is a very small Cajun restaurant. There are around 6-8 tables, but you won't feel cramped. I recommend snow crab legs, and shrimp, and lychee martini; they are all are very good! Distance: 8 min drive/16 min walk. Note: This place requires a reservation. Website: https://www.shakingcrab.com/menu/
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Shaking Crab
37-02 Prince St
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Shaking Crab (Flushing) is a very small Cajun restaurant. There are around 6-8 tables, but you won't feel cramped. I recommend snow crab legs, and shrimp, and lychee martini; they are all are very good! Distance: 8 min drive/16 min walk. Note: This place requires a reservation. Website: https://www.shakingcrab.com/menu/
One of the best hot pot places! Best if reservation is made in advance. Distance: 16 min walk/8 min drive. Website: https://www.littlesheephotpot.com/
Little Sheep
136-59 37th Avenue
One of the best hot pot places! Best if reservation is made in advance. Distance: 16 min walk/8 min drive. Website: https://www.littlesheephotpot.com/
The Kabul Kabab House is an Afghan restaurant, and it offers a nice, quiet atmosphere. I have only been here once, but I remember their lamb kebab was very good. It is a 3 min walk from the condo. Website: http://www.kabulkababhouse.com/flushing
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Kabul Kabob House
42-51 Main St
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The Kabul Kabab House is an Afghan restaurant, and it offers a nice, quiet atmosphere. I have only been here once, but I remember their lamb kebab was very good. It is a 3 min walk from the condo. Website: http://www.kabulkababhouse.com/flushing
The beef pho, calamari, and spring rolls are very good here. It is a very casual Vietnamese restaurant, and they give large portion sizes. Distance: 4 min walk from the condo.
Pho Best
42-35 Main Street
The beef pho, calamari, and spring rolls are very good here. It is a very casual Vietnamese restaurant, and they give large portion sizes. Distance: 4 min walk from the condo.

Drinks & Nightlife

Happy hour 5 to 8 PM. Leaf Bar & Lounge is located above the Hyatt hotel. Specialty cocktails are $12-14, shots are $6-8. For food, I recommend Henry's Beef Noodle Soup and Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken with Basil. Just a place to relax with friends. The crowd is usually Americanized Asians. Distance: 15 min walk/8 min drive.
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Leaf Bar & Lounge
13342 39th Ave
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Happy hour 5 to 8 PM. Leaf Bar & Lounge is located above the Hyatt hotel. Specialty cocktails are $12-14, shots are $6-8. For food, I recommend Henry's Beef Noodle Soup and Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken with Basil. Just a place to relax with friends. The crowd is usually Americanized Asians. Distance: 15 min walk/8 min drive.

Parks & Nature

Ideal place for nature sightseeing, walking, jogging, and etc. 39 acres planted for the 1939 World's Fair, expanded for 1964 fair, offers themed gardens, events. Visit http://queensbotanical.org/ for hours and price. Literally a 1-2 minute walk.
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Парк Флювиаль-Падре-Ренато-Поблете
43-50 Main St
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Ideal place for nature sightseeing, walking, jogging, and etc. 39 acres planted for the 1939 World's Fair, expanded for 1964 fair, offers themed gardens, events. Visit http://queensbotanical.org/ for hours and price. Literally a 1-2 minute walk.

Entertainment & Activities

20-30 minute walking distance/6-7min driving distance from the condo. Citi field is a modern 40,000+ capacity baseball park hosting Mets games, a small Mets museum & occasional concerts. Visit their website for more info: https://www.mlb.com/mets/ballpark
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Citi Field
41 Seaver Way
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20-30 minute walking distance/6-7min driving distance from the condo. Citi field is a modern 40,000+ capacity baseball park hosting Mets games, a small Mets museum & occasional concerts. Visit their website for more info: https://www.mlb.com/mets/ballpark
20-30 minute walking distance/6-7min driving distance from the condo. The US Open will be here!
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Национальный теннисный центр УСТА Билли Джин Кинг
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20-30 minute walking distance/6-7min driving distance from the condo. The US Open will be here!
Honestly, a pretty small zoo when compared to the Bronx Zoo. However, it is a nice place to go as a family, especially if you have kids. The Queens Zoo is a 32 minute walk/9 minute biking/8 minute drive from the condo. Their website: https://queenszoo.com/
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Зоопарк Квинс
53-51 111th St
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Honestly, a pretty small zoo when compared to the Bronx Zoo. However, it is a nice place to go as a family, especially if you have kids. The Queens Zoo is a 32 minute walk/9 minute biking/8 minute drive from the condo. Their website: https://queenszoo.com/

Essentials

This grocery chain sells most grocery foods, Indian foods, plus beauty products, spiritual items and more. It is one minute away and the most convenient supermarket. They operate 9:30AM to 9:00PM 7 days a week.
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Patel Brothers
37-27 74th Street
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This grocery chain sells most grocery foods, Indian foods, plus beauty products, spiritual items and more. It is one minute away and the most convenient supermarket. They operate 9:30AM to 9:00PM 7 days a week.
Another supermarket close by. This supermarket has a large selection of fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more. They operate 7:30 AM to 10 PM 7 days a week. It is a 5 minute walk.
Chung Fat Supermarket
41-82 Main St
Another supermarket close by. This supermarket has a large selection of fruits, vegetables, snacks, and more. They operate 7:30 AM to 10 PM 7 days a week. It is a 5 minute walk.
I recommend this supermarket. They have a large selection of nearly everything. It is newly opened and very clean. Skyfoods supermarket is a 4 minute walk from the condo. They open from 7:30 AM to 11 PM everyday. Their website is https://www.soofood.com/
SkyFoods
40-24 College Point Blvd
I recommend this supermarket. They have a large selection of nearly everything. It is newly opened and very clean. Skyfoods supermarket is a 4 minute walk from the condo. They open from 7:30 AM to 11 PM everyday. Their website is https://www.soofood.com/
Local Walgreens open 7AM–12AM 7 days a week! Within a 7 min walking distance from the apartment.
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Walgreens
12704 Guy R Brewer Blvd
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Local Walgreens open 7AM–12AM 7 days a week! Within a 7 min walking distance from the apartment.

Shopping

The Shops at Skyview is a multi-level shopping destination featuring a growing mix of national retailers and restaurants, including leading value brands such as Nordstrom Rack, SkyFoods, Marshalls, Target and many more. 17 min walk/7 min drive. Website: http://shopskyviewcenter.com/
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The Shops at SkyView Center
40-24 College Point Blvd
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The Shops at Skyview is a multi-level shopping destination featuring a growing mix of national retailers and restaurants, including leading value brands such as Nordstrom Rack, SkyFoods, Marshalls, Target and many more. 17 min walk/7 min drive. Website: http://shopskyviewcenter.com/
The New World Mall is an indoor complex with a bi-level Asian food market, dim sum eatery, karaoke lounge & retail stores. In the basement, there is a huge food court with a large selection of Asian cuisine. This place is CASH ONLY. 12 min walk. The website: http://www.newworldmallny.com/
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New World Mall
136-20 Roosevelt Ave
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The New World Mall is an indoor complex with a bi-level Asian food market, dim sum eatery, karaoke lounge & retail stores. In the basement, there is a huge food court with a large selection of Asian cuisine. This place is CASH ONLY. 12 min walk. The website: http://www.newworldmallny.com/

Arts & Culture

Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but otherwise open 11 AM to 5 PM every day of the week. 20-25 min walk/ 7 min drive. Website: queensmuseum.org
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Музей Квинса
Building
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Visual arts on display along with The Panorama, a building-for-building model of New York City. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, but otherwise open 11 AM to 5 PM every day of the week. 20-25 min walk/ 7 min drive. Website: queensmuseum.org