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I'm not sure where they were going with that name but it's certainly as funky as their decor! You just need to see it to fully appreciate it. Too bad the decor is all they have going for them.My...
I'm not sure where they were going with that name but it's certainly as funky as their decor! You just need to see it to fully appreciate it. Too bad the decor is all they have going for them.My husband and I stopped in at their grand opening and ordered two burritos: Green Go, which is salsa verde with chicken breast, and Chili Con Carne, which is ground beef and chili ($6 each). Both were filled with too much rice, dry, and just not tasty. Looking back, they were made on the spot and tossed directly into a microwave, so we should have had a clue of what to expect.We also got the tortilla soup and flan for sides. The soup was much better than the burritos, with shreds of chicken breast, tortilla chips, tomatoes, and a big dollop of sour cream on top, which eventually melted and gave the soup a creamy texture. Not healthy, mind you, but pretty good! The flan was passable- it was less custardy than I expected. My advice is to definitely order the tortilla soup but pass on the burritos, unless you REALLY want to try something intriguing burrito like the "I'm a Dunkey" (soy burrito).
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Four words- average Japanese American sushi. I've been to Japan so I know what I'm talking about. There are very few Japanese restaurants in this city that are decent. The ones that are cost an arm...
Four words- average Japanese American sushi. I've been to Japan so I know what I'm talking about. There are very few Japanese restaurants in this city that are decent. The ones that are cost an arm and a leg for dinner and they are the ones that give you quality ingredients.However, if you have a sushi fix and you're in the neighborhood, this one will satisfy to some extent. They make ordering easy with a picture menu. Don't expect to sit-in though. There are only 4 tables and they're squeezed into a tiny storefront.
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This was one of the first restaurants my husband and I tried when we moved here two years ago. We were greeted warmly at the door and the service continued to be outstanding throughout our meal....
This was one of the first restaurants my husband and I tried when we moved here two years ago. We were greeted warmly at the door and the service continued to be outstanding throughout our meal. Let's get to the meal- my husband had the skirt steak and I had the filet mignon medallions. They were both made perfectly as requested and sooooooo delicious! There are steaks and then there are THESE steaks! They give you huge proportions too, not that you need that type of gimmick to draw people in. The steaks are stars in and of themselves!We've gone back several times since and have had the same level of service and good food (the other good stuff: the pork chops, the meat sampler, the flank steak, the short ribs) We've brought our guests over to try it out too and no one is ever disappointed.There is only one section of the menu that I wouldn't recommend, and that is the pasta section. My husband ordered an alfredo dish once and it was almost non-edible. Why he veered away from the meat section I still can't fathom to this day.
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This diner is what you would expect from a typical diner- formica tables, booth seating, Tiffany glass lighting, and uninspired American food. In that respect, I was not surprised by my meal of an...
This diner is what you would expect from a typical diner- formica tables, booth seating, Tiffany glass lighting, and uninspired American food. In that respect, I was not surprised by my meal of an average burger and fries. What really surprised me was their ice cream- the storefront proclaims a certain reputation in their ice creams. My husband and I split an ice cream sundae and boy, it was such a letdown!
The ice cream tasted like our Breyers at home. Word of advice, save yourself the trip and bring home a pint at your local supermarket instead.
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First, a disclaimer. This review is going to be less detailed than my others because my first and only visit happened a year ago. I don't remember the names of the various dishes that my family...
First, a disclaimer. This review is going to be less detailed than my others because my first and only visit happened a year ago. I don't remember the names of the various dishes that my family ordered off of the menu but what I do remember is that none of it was worthy of a return visit. I also remember they served us salty butter tea, which is pretty much what you would expect- lots of butter and salt mixed with tea. I couldn't stomach it but other people may enjoy its dense saltiness. Thumbs down to this one.
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The name gives it away- this place specializes in dosas, which are thin, crispy pancakes rolled up and stuffed with a variety of fillings. A plate always comes with an assortment of sauces for...
The name gives it away- this place specializes in dosas, which are thin, crispy pancakes rolled up and stuffed with a variety of fillings. A plate always comes with an assortment of sauces for dipping. I think Dosa Diner does a good job with their dosas. They come out piping hot, and depending on which pancake you choose, can be very spicy! I recommend the Rava Dosa with Masala Potato filling (spicy) or the Plain Dosa with Spinach filling (not spicy).
Dosa Diner also offers an Indian-Chinese menu (only on evenings and weekends). I tried the Vegetable Hakka Noodles, which I thought was just average- it tasted neither Indian nor Chinese. However, the other items on the menu, such as Paneer Manchurian, sound appealing enough to warrant another try!
(Reviewed 10/04)
One last thing to note for those of you who plan to visit- this restaurant is strictly vegetarian.
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Rice Ave.
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7219 Roosevelt Ave
Jackson Heights, New York 11372
(718) 803-9001
I've passed this restaurant a number of times wondering what this place was about. It is a Thai restaurant dressed up in minimalist, loungey decor. The combination just seems odd in this...
I've passed this restaurant a number of times wondering what this place was about. It is a Thai restaurant dressed up in minimalist, loungey decor. The combination just seems odd in this neighborhood. I bit the bullet one weekend and gave it a try with the husband and a friend. It is a small, cute place with glasses of cat grass inset onto each table. For appetizers, we ordered Tom Yum soup and spring rolls. The soup was delicious, with bits of chicken and mushroom swimming in a spicy broth. The spring rolls were only mildly exciting. For entrees, we ordered the pad thai, red curry dish, and massaman curry dish. First off, pad thai is a great dish to get for someone who has never had Thai food. It is easy to please and the least spicy of any of the dishes. It consists of rice noodles, bean sprouts, peanuts, and egg. The version here was sweeter than any I've had before, but it was still quite good. The curry dishes come with rice and your choice of meat. The red curry is mid-range spicy with bamboo shoots and bell peppers covered in a delicious orange coconut milk sauce. The massaman curry is mildly spicy and has bits of potato and peanuts covered in a different and but also delicious coconut milk sauce. I highly recommend this place to anyone who has a taste for Thai food and to those who have yet to try it- who knows, it may become a favorite! (Reviewed 9/04)
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Ahhh?the smell of curry wafts through the air so thick sometimes as you walk down 74th Street that you could almost bite into it. Everyone knows about our little slice of India on 74th and...
Ahhh?the smell of curry wafts through the air so thick sometimes as you walk down 74th Street that you could almost bite into it. Everyone knows about our little slice of India on 74th and vicinity, but only insiders know which Indian restaurants are the really good ones! Jackson Diner is known to most people as THE Indian restaurant to go to for their chic atmosphere (definitely not a diner) and their delicious food. However, does it really live up to its hype? I?ve been to this place countless times both as a visitor to Jackson Heights and as a new neighborhood resident. They do offer great food but I?ve found their dishes to be inconsistent. Sometimes their buffets are too salty, as if catering to a more Americanized palate. Judging from the weekend and evening crowds here, they are most popular among the non-Indian clientele. The weekend buffet is set at $9, while the weekday buffet is more like $7.
For a more ?authentic? and less expensive alternative, I recommend Ashoka on 37th Ave, between 74th and 75th Street. They have better-prepared dishes with less salt and more spice.
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