
Elmhurst Chinese on a Budget, Dim Sum to Pulled Noodles
Budget eating across Elmhurst, from dim sum trays and soup dumplings to Indonesian plates and hand-pulled beef noodle soup.




Cash-only and counter-style, this Broadway spot lines up pre-made trays of dim sum, buns and Cantonese plates for a quick pick. Roast duck and sesame chicken come in hefty portions, and sticky rice in lotus leaf is a standby. Dishes sit in trays, so temperature and freshness can vary.
View Details


Handmade soup dumplings with never-frozen pork and shrimp fillings lead at this cozy Grand Avenue room. Slow-cooked clay pot rice and flavorful skewers fill out the table, and the quiet setting comes with warm service.
View Details



On Queens Boulevard, Eaton Cafe pairs pork soup dumplings and curries with Indonesian specialties, ramen and karaage. A bakery counter holds homemade desserts, and the clean, spacious room has plenty of seating for families with kids. Portions run generous.
View Details



Noodles are hand-pulled to order at this no-frills Broadway shop, then go into beef noodle soup with rich broth or spicy beef malatang. Handmade dumplings and scallion pancakes round out the order. Service is self-serve, no tips are expected, and the dining area is basic.
View Details