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     Bubsy Username: Bubsy Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 24.215.131.163 |
Several weeks ago, Cafe Japon, one of my favorite Sashimi/Sushi restaurants closed. It recently reopened as "Midori Matsu" I went there today for Sashimi takeout. The restaurant itself is now modern. The first room is a sushi bar with booth seating, the second room is like Benehana of Tokyo with chefs preparing meat dishes at the tables. Unfortunately, my experience with Midori Matsu was nothing like Cafe Japon. Sashimi Regular now includes a salad, miso soup, white rice, and sashimi. When I got home, I had the miso soup (excellent), salad (mixed greens with a ginger dressing that would have been good if the ginger stayed mixed with the oil). Instead of chopsticks I got a tacky plastic spoon, fork, and knife remincent of KFC. Cafe Japon used to provide soy sauce in a small container (like the salad dressing container) which was convenient for mixing the soy sauce and wasabi. Midori had tacky plastic packets of "Low sodium soy sauce" that tasted awful. Come on now... miso soup is VERY high in sodium. Why bother with low sodium soy sauce that tastes awful? But the biggest problem was the sashimi. Every fish was extremely fishy! I've had sashimi in the US and in Japan, and once in awhile ONE fish might be slightly fishy. But EVERY fish?! So, no rice, no chopsticks, and fishy sashimi?. I would sadly recommend that people stay away from this place. My last meal at Narita wasn't up to what it used to be but was OK but in my opinion, not worth the money. Kyoto in Kew Gardens Hills on Union Tpk is excellent. Their prices are between Midori and Narita but certainly worth it. Has sushi/sashimi quality been slipping in general in NYC? | ||
| Liam_swift Username: Liam_swift Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 69.201.150.45 |
It is s bit of a walk from Forest Hills but Simply Thai down near Union Turnpike is very good. | ||
| Nyfoodie Username: Nyfoodie Registered: 11-2005 Posted From: 24.90.208.70 |
re: for the person who asked about restaurant King David it merged with the antique shop and will now unfortunately be a rowdy Russian nightclub | ||
| Bubsy Username: Bubsy Registered: 09-2005 Posted From: 24.215.131.244 |
Anyone know what is happening with Cafe Japon? They have excellent sushi and sashimi and parking is considerably easier than trying to park near Narita. But the phone just rings and rings, and when I passed by last night, the signs were taken down and the place looked like itwas being gutted. :-( | ||
| Meyers???????? Posted From: 63.168.131.24 |
It's funny, now the work at Meyers stopped. I haven't seen workmen in the afternoon anymore - well a diner would be good for the older crowd to have coffee and breakfast. | ||
| Joe Posted From: 69.201.155.82 |
There's a rumor that Meyers will be turned into a greek diner. The food will be ok, but they won't be open 24 hours and they'll eventually change owners several times and then go out of business. Some renovations may take place after that. Meyers is cyclical  | ||
| vandelay96 Posted From: 24.90.209.192 |
Does anyone know what is going on where King David's restaurant used to be (67th Rd & QB)? | ||
| whiterabbitt Posted From: 68.161.36.91 |
I'm surprised nobody here has mentioned Portofino's - a great Italian restaurant on the corner of Queens Blvd. and Ascan Ave. I take my whole family there for special occasions like birthdays, father's day, etc. | ||
| KewCoop Posted From: 38.119.133.5 |
Great neighborhood restaurant: Tu Casa on Metropolitan & Lefferts (it's new, it's very clean, it's very good) - a quaint latin restaurant serving roast chicken, rice and beans (nice avocado salad, too). Family run - food is very fresh. Can't beat it for an inexpensive and satisfying meal. Acquista Trattoria - on Union Turnpike in Fresh Meadows. Get in your car and go to this great little corner Italian trattoria. Great prices, great food. Two blocks from Utopia Parkway (across from St. Johns). Mood in Kew Gardens. The food is delicious, the style is Manhattan. Cabana - I've been to all four Cabana's in NY and Florida. Have never been disappointed. Order the Salmon with the fruit glaze over coconut rice (it's never on the menu, but is available every night). Enjoy! | ||
| Meyers???????? Posted From: 129.44.35.24 |
Some type of construction/renovation is being done on Meyer's old restaurant. Does anyone know what they will put in its place? We have, Polish, Chinese, Italian and Mexican on the block - Argentine - Malaysian - Chinese/Japanese close by -- any ideas? | ||
| Jackub Posted From: 69.3.192.47 |
Pinang Malaysian Restaurant is a great place to eat with excellent and friendly service.(718) 268-9135 11110 Queens Blvd, FH, NY | ||
| Terrel Posted From: 70.19.64.195 |
T-bone is a pretty good little diner. Everybody's knock against it seems to be how dirty it is but if you're going to go that way you might not want to eat out at all anymore. Every single place in FH (AND NYC for that matter) has bugs and/or rodents. I once shared a booth with a roach the size of a bagel at Austin house. I have had mice dart out from under my table at Uno's. I've also seen more roaches than I can count crawling around in front of Pinang late at night. I've even found roaches(plural) in the bottom of my delivery bag from Hang Shing on Metro. This stuff happens. If the food is good - and I've never gotten sick off of it - then I don't consider it a problem. I think everybody needs to grow up a little. | ||
| Anonymous Posted From: 24.187.59.3 |
I'm surprised in all this diner debate that no one mentioned the Forest Diner on 108th street. It's the only one I'll go to. All the rest in the area are disgusting- especially T-Bone. Also- Mickey's japanese is so over-rated and ugly as sin. I think Narita has much better sushi- especially the maguro and hamachi sushi plate. (tuna and yellowtail) mmmmm.... *Bann Thai vs. Q- Q is good if you want that romantic, let's pretend we're in Manhattan and sit on top of the next table. Bann Thai is way better over all, with much more variety and a really colorful atmosphere. Finally- Just Like Mother's has excellent pieroges, The Family Restaurant makes great chicken marsala...and Pinang is really good with a spare but funky atmosphere. Raj Gate- the year-old Indian place is too inconsistent- sometimes you get more oil swimming on top then anything else. grrr | ||
| Anonymous Posted From: 160.79.218.125 |
Thanks for all the responses and restaurant suggestions--we're looking forward to trying them out! | ||
| AnonYmous Posted From: 12.38.160.34 |
I am also a recent Queens convert, having moved from Williamsburg to Kew Gardens. While loving being in Queens, I too have found the Forest Hills restaurant scene to be lacking. But one exception I've found is Kyoto --a fantastic Japanese/Thai restaurant at Union Tpke & Parsons Blvd. The prices are exceptionally fair and the sushi is as good as it gets. Other than that, I generally venture out to Astoria or other surrounding areas, such as Crossbay Blvd for delicious and moderately priced meals. | ||
| a foodie Posted From: 69.201.155.109 |
In response to anonymous from Carroll Gardens who moved here from Brooklyn, I hate to say it, but we GO to Brooklyn almost every time we dine out because there are so so many great places there! We have lived here almost 10 years and find most of the food to be below par, including some of the places you mentioned. We consider the trip to Brooklyn to be a mini adventure and honestly feel that the overall quality and diversity of choices is fantastic. As you know, it's only about a 25 minute drive, and even less to Williamsburg. Places that come to mind include SEA, Planet Thailand, Diner, Relish, Aurora and lots of places on Smith St. like Banania, Cafe Luluc, Savoia, etc. | ||
| FH Steve Posted From: 69.201.159.70 |
I've been living in Forest Hills for about 6 months now. Prior to that I too was in Brooklyn. I have to agree with you regarding the three places you mentioned. However I have found some others that you might want to try: 1) The Thai place all the way at the end of Austin (near Yellowstone). I've only been there once, but it was one the best meals I've had all year. 2) Cubana - They also have a Manhattan location. It's not cheap, but very good. 3) Nicks pizza - although many in the group would disagree, I find their thin crust pies excellent. 4) There is an Asian place on Queens Blvd, north of Ascan on the South side that's half Chinese half Japanese. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but they take the food pretty seriously inside. I think it's next to the Argentinian place. 5) Green Cactus Cafe: It took my a while to overcome the harsh lighting and actually enter this place, but once I did I was rewarded with the freshest tasting burrito I've ever had. I’ve also dined at places in Jackson Heights, Long Island City, Flushing, Sunnyside and Bayside. This borough has some amazing places to eat. | ||
| Anonymous Posted From: 160.79.218.60 |
My husband and I just moved to Forest Hills from Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn, and we've found the restaurants here to be twice as expensive and not nearly as good! A few that come to mind are Rouge, Mardi Gras, and Q. At all of them, the food was decent but nothing special--and, had the entrees been, say, $10 or $12, I would happily return to all three. But for $20/entree, we expect something a little more special. Anyone know what the deal with the inflated restaurant prices is? Thanks. | ||
| Terrel Posted From: 70.19.25.231 |
You had a REALLY different experience than I did. Dee's was packed when my wife and I were there - we were seated so close to the people next to us that we were practically on top of them - the food was borderline - and the heat from the ovens kept blowing on us, not good in July. I didn't like the original Dee's and this one sure as H E double hockey sticks didn't win me over. | ||
| anony Posted From: 128.122.197.135 |
I recommend Dee's on Metro near Ascan (used to be further West on Metro, but have a new, much improved space). We had a great time there and the food was excellent. A great wine list, too. Nice people. | ||
| Blocker Posted From: 208.253.58.168 |
Grand opening Sept 15-- bring your check book. BOA is a very community-minded Bank. | ||
| WendysUpdate Posted From: 205.188.116.13 |
Wendy's on Continental has been replaced. Bank of America will be taking over the space. | ||
| AnOn Posted From: 68.253.176.99 |
try here: http://www.newsday.com/mynews/ny-fdqeats4343567jul15,0,6594903.story Not much has changed at the T-Bone in 15-20 years. Ozersky's column would have been applicable back then. | ||
| Fly ISP Posted From: 151.205.169.60 |
Can you share the details? Not possible to get a paper now and the website doesn't mention anything. | ||
| t-bone Posted From: 63.168.131.24 |
Whoa baby. Check out today's Newday's restaurant review of the T-Bone diner. Talk about the truth and an accurate reporting. It'll be a miracle if they stay open after people read it. Meow. I thought women were catty but this is really trashing them. | ||
| anonymissny Posted From: 24.90.242.205 |
Does anyone know the web address for MOOD restaurant? (It's excellent, by the way.) | ||
| anonymous coward Posted From: 64.115.233.28 |
I was in Ohio last weekend and ate at some of the Amish places. For $21 for two people my wife and I had an all you can eat breakfast that was better than the area diners. And the dinner was $32 for two people with more food that we could eat. Wife and I ate at the Thai Pot last night and my wife said that they are already starting to cut corners because business is so good. | ||
| Dee Posted From: 151.205.125.212 |
Does anyone remember the Grand Bay Marina restaurant? I just found out there is an Indian restaurant at that location now and it is simply called World's Fair Marina Restaurant. Has anyone eaten there? | ||
| jellystone blvd. |
Any thoughts - Q vs. Bahn Thai??!! | ||
| Il Pescatore |
How about a store where the Ill Fated Il Pescatore etal was located? | ||
| wksnfh |
Imagine a store in the 70's called Thai Pot | ||
| Drake |
Hmmm, It's interesting to hear about how much people like the diners in the neighborhood. Personally, I have found them pretty disappointing. I've tried the Georgia, Tower and T-Bone and that little one on Austin. The food just seemed mediocre at best. Maybe it's just what to expect from diner food - it's no better in most of Manhattan either. There is a great place in Astoria, however, called Cup Diner. Near the movie studio...they give you this huge cup of delicious coffee and the food is great. | ||
| Lulu |
Damn, it's like the Inquistion on this board! I will check out That Pot... | ||
| anonymous coward |
thai pot has been open since the 11th when my kitchen renovations began. I ate there on the 15th for the first time | ||
| NativeForestHiller |
Hi there, Vandelay96! Thank you for your posting. It's good to hear from you. I hope you enjoy the other restaurants that I've mentioned as well in my last posting. I tried King David's a while back, when they were under different ownership, and the food was really great! Whenever I pass by, I still see a decent crowd. If you desire food on the order of restaurants i.e. "King David's," you may be interested in traveling to an Israeli/Persian restaurant in Kew Garden Hills called "Hapisgah" (my favorite!). Getting back to FH, besides Primadonna, another place you may enjoy is "Bellerose Pizza." Take advantage of their yummy pizza varieties & falafel, as well as the eggplant parmagian sandwich. On the S side of Qns Blvd bet. 66th RD & 67th Ave, there's a small, but great restaurant that's been there for several years, called "Evergreen." Check it out! You may not be living in that prime FH section, but if you like to walk, it's only minutes away. I believe walking is the healthiest form of exercise, & I am one for long walks. Some sections of Met Food should be cleaned up a bit, but the workers are courteous & accomodating, and there's a rather large selection of food. I also shop in Fruit Ranch which has a great variety of foods...imports, organic, good appetizing, etc. Thank you for telling me about the "new" diner. Btw, you're not spoiled, you just know what's good. ;-) | ||
| anonymous coward |
I got take out breakfast today from that place on the corner that had a fire last year and was rebuilt. Not bad, although Georgia Diner is better. The sausage is a lot better than Tower Diner. My wife says everything in Tower Diner is dry and bland. The #1 Coffee Shop is also pretty good, although it's greasy. Charles, the grill cook is pretty good. Pop's Diner, the former Sage is not that good. For coffee I don't have a problem with the Starbuck's on 67th. It's better than the ones in the 71st area. My wife says make sure the hispanic girl makes the coffee. The new Thai place by Empire Liquors is excellent. I'm having my ktchen remodeled and ate more than a few meals from there in the last few weeks. Nick's Pizza is getting old and I prefer Dee's on Metropolitan. For sushi Mickey's is pretty good and the price is right. Sato is good but more money. | ||
| AnOn |
Where is Lillian's Pizza? I believe they're referring to the pizza place at 96-01 69Ave, at the intersection of Harrow St. Q23 bus stops there. | ||
| anon |
Where is Lillian's Pizza. I haven't found a good pizza place here yet. Of course I grew up on John's Pizza in Greenwich Village. | ||
| German Shepherd Gelato |
You can have your Joanne's; I'll keep my Lillian's Pizza. If it's good enough for Ray Romano, it's good enough for me. | ||
| vandelay96 |
I will have some coffee at the Tower, although I do like Dunkin Donuts, and then eat at the Georgean Diner. Thanks for the input. | ||
| Lulu |
It's called the Georgia Diner. Their sign is indeed a big peach. You're right -- it's excellent. I don't think I've had a bad meal in there yet. | ||
| Stephanie |
But Tower Diner -- hands down -- still makes the very best coffee I have tasted in this neighborhood! | ||
| anonymous coward |
The wife and I used to go to Tower Diner for breakfast once in a while, but not anymore. Our new favorite is now the Peach Diner that is in Elmhurst by the Grand Ave station and Best Buy. | ||
| vandelay96 |
Hey, Native! Right now, I am near the Lady Queen of Martyrs church. As you already know, this is prime FH, so unfortunately I will no longer be around the corner from Natural, Nicks or any of the other cool places. As a matter of fact, when I tell people that I won't be a two minute walk to everything like movies, they make fun of me and tell me how spoiled I am! P.S. I agree with a lot of your eating choices. I love the Knish Knosh and Tower Diner. I've never tried the others you mentioned, but look forward to them all. Have you tried King Davids. How do the supermarkets there compare? I've only seen Met, and it isnt opened as late as the Key Food or Natural stores. Thanks! P.S. Stay away from the "new" diner that opened up there. I ordered fried chicken, and the chicken was half frozen! | ||
| worksinfh |
Moi 70, Il Pescatore, Stella Napoli, Bella Napoli, Roxies. What is the story with that restaurant on the corner by the Forest Hills Post Office | ||
| worksinfh |
This new Pizza place in Forest Hills next to the Midway claims they are the best in Long Island, I live in Long Island and work in Forest Hills and I don't know anyone who has heard of it, or where it is. | ||
| NativeForestHiller |
Hi Vandelay96! Where do you live right now? Maybe you can recommend some of your personal favorite restaurants to me. The vicinity around 67th Ave has many great ones, but not as great as the Continental Ave/Austin St vicinity. I have been a steady customer for several years at Primadonna Pizzeria & Ristorante. A few doors down, Knish Nosh is classic! On Tuesday nights, Empire K Roasters has a great "all you can eat" buffet, and the Wok next door prepares authentic dishes. The Tower Diner is an unofficial neighborhood landmark. Take advantage of their delectable Greek specialties, and lunch & dinner specials. Feel free to ask me anything!!! Bon appetit! ^._.^ | ||
| vandelay96 |
LOL. I agree about delivery. I will be moving around 67th avenue and think Joannes would benefit from delivering. In New York, pizzas, just like Chinese food gets delivered. If not, its on to another restaurant that does. | ||
| Anongal |
Wo! Chill out folks! Why argruing over PIZZA? How do you know if Joannes pizza wouldnt do delivery in the long run? | ||
| anon |
Haha, I will definitely eat more pizza!! From a place that will bring it to me when I'm in the mood for it!! My post was no more critical than countless others on this very thread, complaining about food, service, decor etc. Call ahead for takeout... welcome to the 70s. Seriously, now. That's fine for people who live across the street from your establishment, but you're severely limiting your potential if you're counting on that and casual walk-ins for business. This isn't Long Island. We don't get in our cars and drive 15 minutes to get a newspaper OR a pizza here. You want to operate in the city, get with the program. | ||
| Pets n' Pizza |
Here's the question: Why NOT deliver? Even Uno's does (thru Take Out Express). | ||
| Joanne |
anon-Speaking of RELAVENT...They handed out Menu's to 1.Present thier dishes to the public(They ain't just pizza) and 2.provide thier telephone numbers so one could call ahead for take out.You come across as quite critical in your post.Mabye you did not have a bad day but rather a stressful day...Chill out,eat more pizza. | ||
| anon |
anonymous, why do you assume that because I complain about ONE thing that happened LAST NIGHT, that I've "had a bad day"? People come here to report on their experiences with restaurants, does that necessarily mean they're doing so because they've had a bad day? As a matter of fact, I had a great day. My experience LAST NIGHT with Joanne's was a small part of YESTERDAY, but the only part that had to do with this particular thread, so it's the only part of my YESTERDAY I shared with you. But thank you for the constructive and relevant post. | ||
| anonymous 2 |
anon Why not give Joanne's a call and offer them your thoughts and suggestions? I don't know how good their food is, but if you feel they should deliver, then tell them that. They might enthusiastically join Takeout connection or one one of the other delivery services if they don't choose to deliver on their own. | ||
| Lulu |
No -- if you want to be competitive, you've GOT to deliver. Why else hand out a menu? I agree with anon.... | ||
| anonymous |
sounds like you've had a bad day, eh? | ||
| anon |
I was handed a menu for Joanne's in the street the other day. But they don't deliver. I guess I was supposed to take the menu home, study it, and then go back out to buy the food. Or possibly stand there in the street and read it, suddenly decide I want pizza at that very moment (at 10 am), and run to Joanne's... which was most likely not even open. How stupid. Don't hand out menus in the street unless you deliver. I was in the mood for pizza last night, remembered that menu in my bag, dug it out, finally narrowed down my choices, and then called, only to be told "No, we don't deliver." | ||
| vandelay96 |
Had a sampling of Joannes Pizza last night. Very good and different! Highly recommended. | ||
| JJ |
Thai Pot on Queens Blvd near 7-11. Bright orange sign. Some of the best tofu and drunken noodles I've ever had. yum. | ||
| FHgal |
Has anyone ever gotten takeout from Modus Vivendi? It seems pricey and I was wondering if it was worth it. | ||
| Shabang |
That whole block is ill fated, the block's two synagogues, Havurat Yisrael and the Bukharian Jewish Center had gotten structural damage and were required to be demolished. Both places have been rebuilding for years already and have yet to reopen the doors! | ||
| pouty |
That cornor seems to be ill-fated.Perhaps CM should tear down the space and build a Luxury doorman building there. | ||
| Il Pescatore |
I see that Il Pescatore has once again changed names. I think it is now NOI 70. Let's see: Roxy's, Quatiere, Noodle Pudding, and many other. | ||
| onlyme |
who said Luna Sur was a great meal?? all I know is passing by the restaurant and reading the reviews, I was not impressed. All the write-ups praised certain dishes ( tuna tartar, filet mignon etc.) we tried all that was listed and 3 of the most recommended were no better than Wendys. I am a huge fan of STEAK and after having this one had to think twice what the hell the food critic was talking about????? The tuna tartare would have tasted better if they had cooked it and made it into tuna fish salad. I ordered my meat med rare, it comes out well done. Normally I wouldn't say a t |