Restaurants in Elmhurst
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Best Restaurants
“My daughter graduated college and this was her choice for a family dinner after such a long day! Such an amazing experience. From the second we arrived until we left service was excellent. Thai food was delicious and the cocktails were unique and highly recommended. We had a decent size party and they accommodated us comfortably and every one of us enjoyed our meals.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“😍 The food is fantastic , also the service i enjoyed the whole brunch with friends”
“Thanks so much for the wonderful job. The food was great and your staff was wonderful as well."”
Restaurants with Delivery
“My daughter graduated college and this was her choice for a family dinner after such a long day! Such an amazing experience. From the second we arrived until we left service was excellent. Thai food was delicious and the cocktails were unique and highly recommended. We had a decent size party and they accommodated us comfortably and every one of us enjoyed our meals.”
“In my opinion, this is the best Indonesian Restaurant in the U.S. Most Indonesian restaurants in the U.S. taste are unauthentic, which leads to an unauthentic experience. This place definitely had its ingredients set for a memorable experience we will never forget. This place is definitely worth visiting over and over again as it has some of the best Indonesian food you can get in the U.S.”
“June 26, 2022. Walked to get our order of a Lamb wrap, chicken wrap and fries. First time there and a welcome place to the neighborhood. The staff are friendly, the place is new and clean and most important the food is very good. Will return many times. Check it out.”
“I definitely recommend this restaurant! The food was excellent and our server Saul was exceptional. Great portions and a family-friendly dining experience. We will return next time we visit NYC. 👌🏼⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
“The service and food is amazing 🤩 it’s a must go and a great experience!!”
Online Reservation Available
“Delicious and affordable skewers. It takes a while for them to cook the skewers if you order in person but it is possible to contact them ahead of time for pickup. They have a few stools and a table set up if you want to sit and eat, however seating is very limited. Lamb is the best meat option for the skewers as it has the perfect amount of fatty bits that melt in your mouth. The meat is cooked to perfection and every bite is pleasant. Also, do not sleep on their vegetarian options either! I highly recommend the mushroom skewers. It is a line of emoki mushrooms with an addictive sweet and savory sauce. Best to get your order spicy! I find it to be not very spicy at all, just a light peppery tingle.”
“We’ve been here many times, and this time I really wanted to leave a review because we always have such a great experience.
The dim sum is fresh, delicious, and made in-house. If you love Shanghai-style dim sum and cuisine, I definitely recommend this place.
What really stands out to me is the service and how much they care about their customers. The lady owner is always so attentive. If she notices that we leave some food on the plate, she’ll come over and ask, “Was everything okay? Did you not like it?” You can really feel that she genuinely cares about the food and her customers’ experience.
Everyone here is friendly, welcoming, and very attentive. Great food, great service, and always a comfortable experience. Definitely recommend stopping by if you’re around Grand Street!”
“Selection was amazing! Waitresses are very attentive. They keep your water cup filled. I went on a Saturday evening so the price was $38.99. A little pricey for all you can eat sushi. I called first and was told that it was $28.99, which informed my decision to go. But when I got there the sign said $38.99! ,"Oh well, we already traveled here, I could've sworn she said $28.." "What's an extra 20 bucks" Overall the food was amazingly prepared.”
“When my husband and I lived locally this was our go to spot to a bite to eat. Now we live a bit further out so we aren't there as frequently and we are happy to say the food is still just as good. The workers are very nice and cordial and the food still flavorful. I love the loaded hot dog with French fries! Their natural juices are delicious and their cholado with guanabana is a refreshing treat after a meal. They also sell Colombian snacks and beverages.”
“If you guys are interested in a very great Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich for breakfast, NEJ Josefina’s is the best place to visit. $6.00 for a sandwich like this is not bad at all.
As a resident in the Elmhurst neighborhood, my family and I have been fighting a lot to find a great location for breakfast and lunch. Until my family members told us about this place telling me that their Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwiches are really good. In the block by where I live, there is a deli close to the Elmhurst Avenue Subway Station, and their sandwiches aren’t that great. According to a store employee, she told us that a breakfast sandwich like this costs you $8.00 each. And when she told us that, that’s when we said no. Not because we’re not interested, it’s because their sandwiches aren’t too great.
In my personal experience, I’ve tried their Carne Asada Quesadilla Combo. I have to say, they are so good. I like the fact that they not only make you a quesadilla, but they also include rice and beans and a canned soda priced at $12.79. A little bit expensive but it’s worth it. I still recommend this place. But the only thing that is not great is that the space is so small that you can’t even go through if you need to grab other things to buy while your food is being prepared.
I would definitely recommend coming to this place.”
“I’ve been to every Thai restaurant in Elmhurst, and this place takes the crown. My boyfriend and I come here every weekend because the food is incredibly authentic. Their Saturday $6 boat noodles are absolutely amazing, and the papaya salad actually tastes traditional (so hard to find around here!). The staff are also amazing people. Highly recommend!”
“This shop has gradually grown in size. The cakes here are really delicious. I have been here several times and bought more than 30 dollars of desserts every time. Now they also add milk tea, which is really delicious. There are also meals Yes, but I haven’t tried it. I will try it again when I have time.”
“I like this place. Food was good not that amazing but they are actually good. The servers too slow for small place like that, I ordered Thai Ice Tea never come out but they put on the bill, i told them about it, they readjusted the bill.
Ordered two desserts. Black bean with sticky rice and i dont know whats they called it this tiny bites colorful shaped with mung bean inside. The black bean with sticky rice was so good. Might be too sweet for most people, I recommend to share, bcos it will be too much and too sweet for yourself. The tiny colorful bites with mung bean inside, eeuwwwww. BIG NO. It has this fragrance taste like toilet freshener. I cant.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“Best food! My husband and I tried this place once, and from that day on, it became one of our favorite spots. We keep coming back because the food is always fresh, delicious, and reasonably priced. The staff are also very kind and welcoming.
If it's your first visit, I highly recommend trying the combo over salad with white sauce and a little red sauce. In shaa Allah, you'll love it!”
“Long-time customer, but first time writing a review. This halal cart is my go-to for chicken over rice because of the customer service and the cost. It's much cheaper than other carts, and the guys here are always so friendly and remember my order. I always recommend this place to my friends.”
“The sandwiches are great and more than anything they have amazing customer support. I made a mistake when ordering one time online and ordered from this subway when I was over an hour away I came back in two days and they were able to provide me with the food I initially ordered that I never picked up, the food is always great. They work fast and I appreciate it.”
“this was my first time eating at Nangma and I enjoyed my experience. The workers were very attentive and handled our food with care. The crispy mala fish was one of my favorite dish there. I would definitely be returning to this restaurant.”
“Selection was amazing! Waitresses are very attentive. They keep your water cup filled. I went on a Saturday evening so the price was $38.99. A little pricey for all you can eat sushi. I called first and was told that it was $28.99, which informed my decision to go. But when I got there the sign said $38.99! ,"Oh well, we already traveled here, I could've sworn she said $28.." "What's an extra 20 bucks" Overall the food was amazingly prepared.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I like this place. Food was good not that amazing but they are actually good. The servers too slow for small place like that, I ordered Thai Ice Tea never come out but they put on the bill, i told them about it, they readjusted the bill.
Ordered two desserts. Black bean with sticky rice and i dont know whats they called it this tiny bites colorful shaped with mung bean inside. The black bean with sticky rice was so good. Might be too sweet for most people, I recommend to share, bcos it will be too much and too sweet for yourself. The tiny colorful bites with mung bean inside, eeuwwwww. BIG NO. It has this fragrance taste like toilet freshener. I cant.”
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ **John's Pizza in Elmhurst, Queens is the REAL DEAL.** If you want authentic New York pizza, stop what you're doing and go here. The crust is thin — and I mean *perfectly* thin, the way it's supposed to be. The sauce is delicious, the cheese is real, and every bite reminds you why NYC pizza is in a class of its own. But what truly blew me away was meeting **Susan**, the owner. Her parents opened this pizzeria back in the **1960s**, and she is still there, carrying on that legacy with so much pride and love. I watched her make my pizza right in front of me — this is a woman who genuinely cares about what she puts out. That kind of dedication is rare. We talked for a while about how much the neighborhood has changed over the years, and she still works hard to keep her prices as low as possible for the community. That says everything about who she is. Susan, you are a gem. Queens is lucky to have you. 🍕 I'm already planning my next visit — every time I'm in the area, I'm stopping by. Highest recommendation possible. Don't sleep on John's Pizza!”
“Place is dynamite😁! Took my mother there for her birthday. Insisted that I meet the cook! Pork ribs are succulent. Ground pork was out of this world. Red curry was delicious. Place is always crowded. I'm afraid after I post this, it'll probably be worse for me to find a seat.😪”
“Best strawberry shortcake ever.. hands down. It’s so fresh, light, and absolutely delicious. I’m completely hooked on it. And I buy it every year for my daughter .. nicely decorated. Jack is wonderful.
Yes this nice little spot with great prices, and everything tastes homemade in the best way. It’s also cash only, so come prepared.. but it’s 100% worth it for how good everything is.”
“So in-love with their ube cake! Must if you really want to get a good ube cake! Location: It is located along Queens Boulevard. The store was typical bakery, few seatings inside. Good display of breads, cakes and items from the Philippines. Service: not much interaction cause I just bought cake and go. Food: UBE CAKE: omg it is so good! The cake itself is moist even few days after I purchase! The frosting is like cream type, its a bit a lot but it taste good because it taste ube as well. Unlike other ube cakes that the cream does not taste ube! I almost eat half of the cake because it is so good! Price rating: 7/10, $45 for a round cake. Thats the usual price now for more stores! Definitely will come back here I will try their other flavors! But get the ube cake!!”
“Queens has their fair share of Filipino restaurants but we are truly glad we stumbled into this one! Once you walk in, you feel like you’ve walked into someone’s home, it was very cozy! The menu highlight was the sisig, probably one of the best ones I’ve had and prefer, which is a more traditional style. It was perfectly cooked and the flavors and textures married very well. Would definitely recommend !”
“One of the few sanctuaries of culture and non commercial world music. Viva Terraza!”
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“The most authentic taishan/canton style you can get. Been coming here all my life, from toddler to middle age adulthood. The food is delicious, packed full of flavor, and honestly the best canton lobster you will ever find. Brother Wah is a master of wok hay.
They recently changed management within the last year or so, though still a tight-knit circle of the same employees, and the service has greatly improved, along with table-side amenities. Their business was hit hard by COVID, along with the entire street, and hasn't seemed to recover the same amount of patrons, which is a huge shame.
Hoping my review will help!
Definitely recommending their canton lobster, along with their young chow fried rice, saucy clams, and fried salt n garlic beans!
(picture has: salt n garlic beans, canton lobster, saucy clams, fried shrimp and cashews w. sweet sauce, and a salt n pepper pork chop)”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Came with my boyfriend whos been here multiple times and said it was delicious, and he wasn’t wrong. We got chicken, squid, chinese sausage, ricecake, shrimp, and beef skewers that were ALL amazing. HIGHLY recommend the spicy powder on any skewer you order. I have low tolerance for spice, but it was just a small kick for a couple seconds. I will be coming here way more often, I found my favorite food spot for late night snacks.”
“I’ve been wanting to try this place for a long time. It was great. Ordered 4 items, Beef Momo in a broth, Beef&Oats sausage, White Liang Fen and Yellow Rolled Liang Fen with Tofu—about $36 everything was delicious. Definitely recommend if you enjoy spicey foods, wanted to try their Potato salad, but I was stuffed. Next time for sure!”
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“The most authentic taishan/canton style you can get. Been coming here all my life, from toddler to middle age adulthood. The food is delicious, packed full of flavor, and honestly the best canton lobster you will ever find. Brother Wah is a master of wok hay.
They recently changed management within the last year or so, though still a tight-knit circle of the same employees, and the service has greatly improved, along with table-side amenities. Their business was hit hard by COVID, along with the entire street, and hasn't seemed to recover the same amount of patrons, which is a huge shame.
Hoping my review will help!
Definitely recommending their canton lobster, along with their young chow fried rice, saucy clams, and fried salt n garlic beans!
(picture has: salt n garlic beans, canton lobster, saucy clams, fried shrimp and cashews w. sweet sauce, and a salt n pepper pork chop)”
“Definitely one of my top cafes. This cafe shop is underrated for the area. Great for studying/remote work. It has a nice Tibetan asthetic and the customer service is probably the friendliest I have seen. They have coffee, lasses, boba drinks and an entire menu of Tibetan dishes like momos. They've got small appetizers like French fries too. Bathroom and AC is excellent.”
“Great little bakery in Elmhurst. I do believe it a bit underrated. I actually prefer to come here than any other bakery around the neighborhood. Some of their bread are more unique than other places, and love the bread that is in packs, great for breakfast and the price is also fair. The egg they use for one of the egg ham bread is actual fried egg, unlike other bakeries they start to have eggs like the egg from mcd, some artificial look thing.”
“Got a chorizo burrito and it was pretty good. The flavor was pretty good. It wasn’t too salty. The burrito was grilled on top of cheese and then wrapped with the fillings. The plating was great even for takeout. The green sauce was spicy and delicious.
The restaurant was clean. The music was a bit loud. The server was very friendly.”
“I ordered takeout from Chao Thai and had to leave a review. The food was phenomenal—exactly the authentic Thai flavor I've been looking for. It honestly reminded me of the amazing food I usually have in Thailand.
Don't think twice about trying this place. If you love authentic Thai food, run, don't walk!”
“Boomer was amazing and friendly he asked what kind of drinks we like we told him and next thing you know he was coming back to our table with drinks he was very fast with his service as well. I will be coming back thanks to Boomer.”
Cheap Eats
“I come here all the time with my girlfriend and the food’s always great and the staff friendly. Im really fond of the paninis particularly the steak sandwhich though my favorite dish in general is the Calentado. The pastries make me nostalgic for Colombia as does the coffee. It’s a small Colombian enclave in the middle of queens”
“Great Shish kebabs for insanely good prices. Most $2, some 2.50-$3.00
Cash only, no cards but she does take Zelle.
Sweet couple, extremely nice.
You're going to want to eat a minimum of 4, but if your hungry easy to eat 8 🤣
Its an outside food cart with limited street seating, but these guys were open at 10pm when it was 27° the other night and they still had a line of people. Absolutely worth every cent.
The lamb was odee slamming, the beef was great. They're all good really, but my fave was the fish balls with the spicy seasoning. Give it a try!”
“Ughhh love this place soooo muchh!!!! It was my first time and everything was so perfect. Genuinely wondering why this place is not busy as much everything I tasted sent me back to the memories of Nepal. Everythings so perfect and I feel like price is cheap too. The server is sooo nice. Shes Ale Magar she stated shes so wonderful. Keep her forverrrr!!!”
“Came in early a.m., walked in to a bright and energetic atmosphere. Greeted by the cashier I gave my order. 1 Coffee and 6 donuts, not only was the price right; the donuts were phenomenal. I was unsure of what to get but they were patient with me lol I am a bit of a coffee snob and this was one of the best I’ve had. I’m always weary going into new territory (my own bs) but this was a delightful encounter for sure. I will absolutely be returning (with my children) as they could not get enough of the donuts. My new favorite spot without a doubt!!”
“E x c e l l e n t e! This place has become one of the top two mexicano places to eat in Elmhurst, which Elmhurst being the nyc capital of truly good and authentic food, is a lot to say. Their chalupas are amazing. I could eat them everyday if it wasn't because they are fried tortillas. Their concha and cuernos are truly great. I've had tacos the other day and they were euqay amazing. I tried a shrimp tostada and to my delight, it was really good even thought I am not a big fan of mayo sauces.”
“Got a chorizo burrito and it was pretty good. The flavor was pretty good. It wasn’t too salty. The burrito was grilled on top of cheese and then wrapped with the fillings. The plating was great even for takeout. The green sauce was spicy and delicious.
The restaurant was clean. The music was a bit loud. The server was very friendly.”
“Uno de los mejores restaurantes Ecuatorianos en NY! Ofrecen una gran variedad de platos súper deliciosos que representan Guayaquil. 10/10 ⭐️”
“Best of the best... small, cozy, amazing... enjoy it. Lo mejor de lo mejor... Pequeño, acogedor e increíble, Disfrútalo”
“For a dollar sushi place, it quality is actually pretty good. Most food quality are solid even the hot one, the only complain I have is that it take quite long for the food to get to the table.
Updated 7/9/26:
Service still great but felt like the food is not as good as the first few times I visited. I order a love boat today and the fish (especially the white fishes) doesn't have much taste.”
“i've been coming here for years and the food+service has always been amazing. i love their pad see ew, the flavors are so rich and it always tastes fresh and homey!! the service is attentive, and the food usually comes out quick. cozy atmosphere with very reasonable prices :)”
Latest Reviews
“This is my first time here, i pass by here all the time going to the subway but yday when I passed I saw a man by the window eating a steam bun and it looks delish so I tried it today.. got chicken steam bun for $1.60 and a hot ginger with honey for $1.75 .. paid $3.35 for lunch.. there’s a lot to try like spare ribs over rice and some Dimsum but for now am satisfied with what I got.. next weekend I’ll try those something over rice meal for $5 or $4 they also have rice noodles for $3.. so cheap and the place is clean so it’s 4stars for now.. let’s see in the future..”
“June 26, 2022. Walked to get our order of a Lamb wrap, chicken wrap and fries. First time there and a welcome place to the neighborhood. The staff are friendly, the place is new and clean and most important the food is very good. Will return many times. Check it out.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“We came here around 4:00 PM and were surprised to be told there would be about a one-hour wait for a table for two without a reservation—even that early! 😄 Since we didn't want to wait, we decided to sit at the bar instead.
We ordered the salad, steak, cheeseburger, and chicken wings. The food was good, and we enjoyed everything we tried.
The staff were friendly and attentive, even though the restaurant was extremely busy. Overall, we had a good experience and would recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine during busy hours.”
“June 26, 2022. Walked to get our order of a Lamb wrap, chicken wrap and fries. First time there and a welcome place to the neighborhood. The staff are friendly, the place is new and clean and most important the food is very good. Will return many times. Check it out.”
“The food was hot! We had the tour of Italy! The service was amazing! The floor manager came to our table to ensure we was ok and even refilled our salad, bread and drinks himself! Very impressive! My daughter enjoyed her mash potatoes so much that we had to order her another order of mash! Keep up the good work!”
“In my opinion, this is the best Indonesian Restaurant in the U.S. Most Indonesian restaurants in the U.S. taste are unauthentic, which leads to an unauthentic experience. This place definitely had its ingredients set for a memorable experience we will never forget. This place is definitely worth visiting over and over again as it has some of the best Indonesian food you can get in the U.S.”
New Restaurants
“As a black person learning chinese I sometimes have horrible experiences
Practicing my language skills
But not at this place......the young woman with the glasses at the counter was one of the best hosts i ever seen
She made me feel welcomed
The food was really good also”
“I'll keep on coming back her, the experience is the great and the service is excellent. I recently tried the macarons and I can't not believe how good they were, I haven't tried something this good before. Kiara and Joselin are the kindest people I have ever met they were very helpful when ever I needed any help. I definitely recommend this place.”
“Had Dave’s hot chicken for the first time. Had the 2 sliders, fries and hot mozzarella sticks. The sliders and mozzarella sticks were really good but the fries were a little too bland. There was some seasoning on the fries but it just tasted like uncooked potato. It was definitely cooked and everything but it just tasted a bit like raw potatoes.”
“Better Half Coffee Kitchen is such a cute little spot in the Woodside/Jackson Heights area! ☕✨ Their chopped cheese is seriously BUSSIN 🤤🔥 and the coffee is just as good—so fresh and flavorful. But honestly, what makes this place even better is the staff. Everyone was so friendly, welcoming, and sweet. You can really tell they care about their customers. Definitely a hidden gem in the neighborhood and a spot I’ll be coming back to! ❤☕🥪”
“This spot used to be a cafe. I'm disappointed that the coffee spot moved, but I do like this new spot. I hope it lasts (or maybe moves to an actual store nearby some day).
They specialize in baked potatoes with toppings. Cheap, quick, filling. They have a lot of different toppings.
My only complaint is a personal one. I'm pretty sure the potatoes all have butter in them, so they're vegetarian but not dairy-free or vegan. So, be wary of that if you're in the minority who doesn't eat butter.”
“This is the cart to go to, after a night out when you’re a little tipsy and hungry. The bbq is affordable, the flavor is so good, and it’s the best Chinese bbq cart in this area. It’s a popular local spot with only two or three guys working, so expect a wait time. They also have plastic chairs in the corner so you can pull off the stack while waiting. If the meat is fatty or not seasoned to your taste the main server is very accommodating. The beef, lamb, enoki mushroom, and lotus root are our go-to order.”
“I’ve always loved Jollibee because it’s more than fried chicken—it’s a little taste of home. The juicy, crispy Chickenjoy, the familiar flavors, and that warm Filipino hospitality have always taken me straight down memory lane to the Philippines. 🇵🇭❤️ That’s why it’s disappointing to see the San Antonio location slowly lose what makes Jollibee special. Lately, the service feels disorganized and slow, the quality seems inconsistent, and that warm Filipino welcome and atmosphere seem to be disappearing. On my most recent visit, I even received only 5 pieces of chicken when I ordered 6. Jollibee shouldn’t feel like just another busy fast-food chain. The Filipino warmth, hospitality, pride, and quality are part of the brand—and just as important as the Chickenjoy. I’m sharing this not simply to complain, but because we love Jollibee and want this location to do better. Please bring back the quality, organization, and unmistakable Filipino spirit that made us fall in love with Jollibee in the first place. We want our Jollibee back. 🇵🇭🐝❤️”
“Delicious food, delicious Thai-Laos flavor. Recommend to come to this restaurant you won't be disappointed.🤟👍”