Mehfil
Goat vindaloo (noted as extra,extra spicy), aaloot tikki with chickpeas and gobhi pakora or paneer pakora are all popular authentic West Indian dishes at this quaint Queen's eatery. Relax in colorful and clean surroundings while you enjoy a number of poultry, beef, seafood and goat dishes. Wash your meal down with a selection of premium teas available in a number of flavors. The vibe here is busy and fun and the artwork on the walls will take you to a different time and to a different place.
Mehfil
118-05 101 Ave.
New York, NY 11419
(718) 305-1557
mehfilny.com
Nanking Express
Whether you sit on the open air patio or in the dining room, you will be able to see exactly what is happening in the kitchen at Nanking Express. Sit and watch a sideshow of sorts as flames shoot up from hot stoves and food is prepared at a feverish rate. Popular dishes include rogan josh, which combines a traditional goat and lamb curry with kashmiri sauce and red chili, and tawa jingha masala, which features prawns served with vegetables and traditionally spiced. Nanking Express in not the fanciest restaurant that you will ever experience but the true focus here is on the food.
Nanking Express
7223 37th Ave
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 626-5464
nankingrestaurantgroup.com
Chilli Chicken
This is an interesting restaurant and considered to be a favorite in New York City by locals. Chilli Chicken is located in a small dingy space under the L train line and its tables, chairs and artwork don't match at all. You will not be visiting this restaurant for the ambiance and charm. You will be visiting to experience authentic dishes such as paneer manchurian, chili cauliflower, and spicy hakka chicken. If you are a fan of West Indian-inspired cuisine, you will appreciate the large portions of spicy hot dishes that you will be presented with at Chilli Chicken. A number of vegetarian items are available by request.
Chilli Chicken
7308 Roosevelt Ave.
Jackson Heights, NY 11372
(718) 651-0848
Article Written By Rose Pitcher
Rose Pitcher is a licensed and accredited cosmetology instructor, marketing consultant and writer in Redding, Calif. Pitcher holds Bachelors of Arts degrees in journalism and mass communications from Chico State University in Chico, Calif. Pitcher has been published in a number of beauty industry publications in print and online including eHow and Trails.com.
