Solo Chinese Dinners From Forest Hills to Middle Village

3.8 (185)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 21:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 21:30; Sun, 12:00 – 21:00

72-60 Metropolitan Avenue

Green Leaf on Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village cooks budget-friendly Cantonese classics and Thai dishes, mostly for takeout. Fried rice, chop suey and soups lead the menu, portions run decent for the price, and two small tables serve anyone eating in.

4.6 (429)

Mon – Tue, Thu – Sun, 11:30 – 21:30

67-03 Austin St

Hand-pulled noodles anchor the halal Uyghur-Chinese menu at this Austin Street room, where the kitchen sits in full view. Order at the counter or on self-service screens, then pick from lamb skewers, beef wontons, lamb burgers or combo plates.

4.2 (218)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 21:30

116-14A Queens Boulevard, Queens, NY 11375

Pan-fried dumplings come out crisp and not overly oily at this tiny Queens Boulevard hole-in-the-wall. Sesame pancake sandwiches, buns and bubble tea fill out the menu, seating is limited, and low prices make it easy to order several plates.

4.6 (97)

Mon – Sat, 11:00 – 22:00; Sun, 12:00 – 22:00

63-59 108th St

Classic New York-style Chinese takeout is the focus at this 108th Street counter, with combination platters, cheese wontons and boneless spareribs. Locals praise the pork fried rice, service runs warm and efficient, and a self-serve condiment station lets diners set their own sauces.