Laksa, Popcorn Chicken, Baijiu Flights in Long Island City

4.6 (403)

Mon, Wed, Sun, 12:00 – 20:30; Thu – Sat, 12:00 – 21:00

10-39 47th Rd, Long Island City, NY 11101

Noodlecraft on 47th Road serves Singaporean laksa, pulled noodles and handmade soup dumplings in a clean, open room. Order the round pulled noodles, which earn more praise than the knife-cut style. Spacious seating and free WiFi make it an easy lunch stop.

4.7 (1,088)

Tue – Sun, 11:30 – 20:00

49-11 Vernon Blvd

A snug counter-service shop on Vernon Boulevard for Taiwanese comfort food. The popcorn chicken comes crispy and slightly spicy, and the menu adds beef noodle soup, trio dumplings, garlicky cucumbers and mango shaved ice. Seating is limited to a few tables.

4.5 (1,266)

Mon – Thu, Sun, 11:30 – 22:00; Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 23:00

28-03 Jackson Ave

Sichuan and Hunan cooking meets a baijiu bar at Red Sorghum on Jackson Avenue. Try the century egg claypot, Grandma's rice noodles or mapo tofu, then a baijiu flight with staff guiding each pour. A private room suits larger groups.

4.5 (846)

Mon – Thu, 11:30 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 11:30 – 02:00 (+1); Sun, 12:00 – 01:00 (+1)

27-35 Jackson Ave

Jing Li is a stylish dining room on Jackson Avenue cooking modern Chinese plates with Szechuan, Shanghai and Cantonese roots. Crispy snapper, spicy dry pot and pork with garlic sauce share the menu with lychee martinis and prix-fixe options. Dish consistency can vary.