Thanks for this! I'm in Chinatown 1-3 times a week, always looking for new places to eat, this looks excellent!
$11 for an appetizer of Octopus in Astoria is a very good price. I've seen other in the neighborhood for anywhere from $14 to $21. Looking forward to trying this place, i've enjoyed the food I had at Kefi.
^^ you know your neighborhood and your food!!! I WISH she had Mangu, always reminds me of my trips to DR, one of my favotire bfast foods by far. She usually has tamales and avena and other stuff i never ask about, my spanish is lacking... And yes near court they serve the one ingredient style of empanadas you speak of, the cheese one is oily and delicious, fresh out of the oil for $1.
^^ I see her most of the time as early at 9AM but latter also.. she has a few tasty items, often breakfast foods, the Avena is delicious and drinkable. I checked the location on google maps, and I was a couple blocks off, she is on 167th and either Gerald Ave (south west corner) or same corner on 167th and seeing that its the corner of 167th and Walton Ave. She is very nice and her food is great. :) Also those empanada's outside housing court as i mentioned are excellent and fried fresh if you have not tried them.
^^ Awesome thanks, i tend to be there more in the morning, but i'm always looking for more street food, and what i find in the Bronx is usually quite enjoyable. I often get an Avena from the woman 2 blocks east from the 170th stop on the 4 train.
I'm at Bronx housing court a few times a month, which is 167th and grand concourse, i've never seen this stand/cart... But there is usually a person in front of the subway enterance on the corner of 167th and grand concourse frying fresh empanadas for $1, they are excellent.
I liked my Brisket Burrito today, but it was over $10 which is to much for lunch. Meat was good but i could not taste to much of it as there were many other ingredients in the burrito. I look forward to trying the bowl.
Food looks very nice and creative, but I question how full i would be after 6 of those courses.
I've had 2 really good meals here in the last year or so, they are clearly trying hard to make exciting food.
Zabb Elee in Queens. The Thai food is amazing, so is the service and prices. Much of the food is better than what I had in Thailand. Amazing Som Tam!
I def agree with Taverna Kyclades, but I think Zenon Taverna has the best Octopus in Astoria, and for that reason alone its up with with kyclades. Can't wait to try MP Tavern next week!
I get this all the time at Zabb Elee in queens... To answer the question above, it does not break down, and stay a bit firm, which is a nice textural contrast to the smooth somewhat thick coconut milk.
Leng Thai in Astoria has a good version of this.
Saw these all over Thailand, but only at 7-11's... seriously.
Yum! I'll be at Khao Soi Lam Duan in 2 weeks!
That Indian Pudding looks fantastic. Big fan of Market Table.
Wow, ok i'm just trying to share by blog, did not realize it was frowned upon so much. I read the site every day, i comment on posts, why can't i share my blog? I guess i'll stop posting here, i don't like the attitude and lack of community. I look like a punk huh? ok. I may look like a punk, but you are certainly an asshole.
Did you check the post? Sushi is just one small part of the post, one that i thought was interesting as its very different and unexpected. If you actually check the post there are many pics of local food.
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Great interview, this guy sounds awesome. I'm adding Spice Market to my list of places to try, those few food pics looks great.
I've been going to "Zenon Taverna" in Astoria for the last few years, i think its under $25 and its a great portion of food, they also have the regular menu available, so you can order the incredible grilled octopus.
This looks really good! Going to make this over the weekend, going to pick up Duck Fat today
This place is INCREDIBLE!!!
I just got back from a trip to the Dominican Republic, my 5th trip. As always, i ate really well, and this time i found a Dominican Sushi place that was really interesting and quite good.
Here are my food pics/video's of the trip including the sushi pics
http://astoriaqueenseats.blogspot.com/
I'm borderline obsessed with Octopus (and oysters and a few other bits from the sea), and i'm always on the hunt for the best octopus. So far my favorites have been:
1) Fusilli with Octopus and Bone Marrow (Marea, NYC)
2) Charred Octopus with fermented black bean (Le Bernardin, NYC)
3) Grilled Octpus (Zenon Taverna, Astoria)
While not always looking to break the bank, am willing to do so if the dish is right... What is your favorite Octopus dish in NYC?
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I respectfully disagree with EllenW on this one, I had it for lunch today, and for about $5 it was a good value. I will however say that other places (particularly Canal Seafood Restaurant) offers excellent roast pork and even better roast pig for the same price, and size, however it comes with delicious sauteed veggies, which really round out the meal. This was very good thu.