Guidebook for Elmhurst
Food Scene
Thai Son
40-10 74th StreetVery authentic and best Vietnamese food I've had in NYC!
Taste Good
8218 45th AveBest Malaysian food in NYC!
La Boina Roja
80-22 37th AveMy favorite Colombian restaurant in Jackson Heights!
Samudra
75-18 37th AveAwesome Vegetarian fare!
Kababish
70-64 BroadwayVoted best Pakistani food in the city! Good, cheap, gets packed.
Tangra Masala
87-09 Grand AveGreat Chinese and Indian fare that are cheap -- cash only
Mustang Thakali Kitchen
74-14 37th AvenueGood Nepali food
Great food and check out their lunch specials for budget travelers!
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Hae Woon Dae
7532 BroadwayGreat food and check out their lunch specials for budget travelers!
Rincon Criollo
40-09 Junction BoulevardRated Cuban restaurant
Engeline's
58-28 Roosevelt AveYummy Filipino food!
Shun Wang
81-25 BroadwayGreat dishes -- also best roast pork and roast duck in the city
Spicy Shallot
7701 Woodside AveGood and cheap Thai food
Athens Cafe
32-07 30th AveGo for the baked goods and coffee, sit outside
Boulis Cafe
30-15 31st AveGreek coffee and Loukamades!
Sal's Pizzería
544 Lorimer StBest pizzeria in the city and amazing pasta dishes too!
Chimu
482 Union AveYummy Peruvian steakhouse
Copacabana
31-13 36th AveVery delicious and cheap authentic Brazilian churrasco!
Arepas Cafe
33-07 36th AveGood Venezuelan food
Everything Else
Sammy's Halal Food
BroadwayVery good and cheap! Recommended halal cart fare
El Chivito D'Oro
84-02 37th AveLatin food, churrasco!
Bembe
81 S 6th StGreat live latin/reggae music and dancing
The Woods
48 S 4th StGreat bar, dance and outdoor area, and delicious taco truck
Output
74 Wythe AveGreat music, non-pretentious crowd
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan AveLive indie music
Fortunato Brothers
289 Manhattan AveCome here for gelato, baked goods, and espresso
Rio Market Inc
32-15 36th AveBrazilian products
Drinks & Nightlife
Pio Pio 5 To Go
84-21 Northern BlvdYummy Peruvian food
Ayada Thai - Queens
7708 Woodside AveRated Thai food!
SriPraPhai
64-13 39th AveBest Thai food in the city
Sanfords Astoria
30-13 BroadwayGreat everyday brunch menu -- gets too packed on weekends
The Ides Bar
80 Wythe AveMy favorite place to view the Manhattan skyline at night
Come here for Sunday brunch. Make a reservation early, and dance into the evening with the live band
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Miss Favela
57 S 5th StCome here for Sunday brunch. Make a reservation early, and dance into the evening with the live band