Astoria Dates From Candlelit Sushi to Bib Gourmand Ramen

4.4 (388)

Mon – Sun, 11:30 – 22:15

35-15 Ditmars Boulevard

Candles and low light set a quiet mood at this Ditmars Boulevard sushi room, where a limited number of wood-accented tables leave space for private conversation. Fresh sushi, classic bento boxes, udon and a salmon skin salad fill the menu, and portions run generous.

4.5 (1,232)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 16:00, 17:00 – 22:00

33-18 Ditmars Boulevard

Eight straight years of Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition back this Ditmars Boulevard ramen shop and its 17-hour Sapporo-style and Kagoshima-style broths. The Hinomaru Special adds braised chashu and a spicy fireball paste. Lines are common, and outdoor tables help.

4.5 (736)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 12:00 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 12:00 – 22:30

36-06 30th Avenue

Pink neon lights this 30th Avenue room, which pairs a sushi bar with a dedicated sake bar. Sushi pizza, spicy chicken dragon rolls and salmon carpaccio sit next to tempura, udon and salmon teriyaki boxes, and fried chicken dumplings make an easy opener.

4.4 (477)

Mon – Thu, 12:00 – 22:30; Fri – Sun, 12:00 – 23:00

36-06 Ditmars Blvd

All-you-can-eat works differently here, with every dish ordered off the menu and made fresh for the table instead of a self-serve buffet. Sashimi, katsu, hot appetizers and the large bumblebee special roll arrive quickly, and lunch is when the format makes the most sense.