Rich Fish Maw Chicken Soup With an Abalone Upgrade

Jibeichuan builds its signature bowl around rich fish maw chicken broth, the kind that lands warming and glossy from the first spoonful. Pale rice noodles, chicken, mushrooms, and goji berries fill the bowl, and abalone and sea cucumber come as broth upgrades for a richer round. Other soup bases run from tangy tomato beef to intestine. Dry noodles with sesame sauce take the meal in a fuller, chewier direction, especially the beef brisket, which needs a thorough stir to coat every strand.

The Flushing shop on Prince Street keeps a clean space, service is quick, and portions are generous. The kitchen keeps long daily hours, with an extra hour on Friday and Saturday nights. A 4.7 average across 831 ratings backs up the soup. The side options include a seasoned marinated platter, crispy fried milk, and fried wontons, handy for a table that wants to keep ordering. Start with the warming bowl, then switch textures before you leave.