Flushing
Queens' Chinese food capital at the end of the 7 train, denser and more current than Manhattan's Chinatown.
Example
You ride the 7 to its Flushing-Main Street terminus with cash in your pocket and eat through a food court where each stall does one region.
Related terms
Neighborhoods
Chinatown
Manhattan's dense, working Chinese neighborhood of markets, dumpling counters and a century and a half of history.
Restaurants
Xi'an Famous Foods
The family chain that introduced New York to hand-ripped biang biang noodles and spicy cumin lamb from a Flushing...
Parks
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
The Queens park built for two World's Fairs, home of the Unisphere, the US Open and Citi Field.
Neighborhoods
SoHo
The cast-iron district south of Houston Street, where 19th-century lofts became art studios and then a shopping mecca.
Frequently asked questions
How do I eat well in Flushing without speaking Chinese?
Food courts with photo menus, pointing and patience. Follow lines of local families and order what they order.
Is Flushing worth it on a short trip?
For food-first travelers yes, it is the single best eating expedition in the city. Sightseeing-first visitors can save it for trip two.
How do I order without speaking Chinese?
Use the food courts with photo menus, point, and follow the lines of local families. Bring cash, since many stalls prefer it over cards.
