Best Cheap Eats Restaurants in Flushing (11354)
8 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - Flushing
A long-running Shanghainese dumpling house where soup dumplings set the standard for Flushing.
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Nan Xiang is the benchmark Flushing dumpling house where steaming baskets of xiao long bao and Shanghainese snacks draw all-day lines. Portions stay reasonable for the quality, making it one of the best-value sit-down meals in the neighborhood for soup dumpling obsessives.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork soup dumplings, Crab and pork soup dumplings, Scallion pancake with sliced beef
What makes it special: A long-running Shanghainese dumpling house where soup dumplings set the standard for Flushing.
8.6
Tacos Bravos NY is a late-night Mexican kitchen on Northern Boulevard turning out tacos, burritos, and huaraches until well past 2 a.m. every night. It’s a go-to for Queens locals who want reliably hot, generously filled plates instead of a drive-thru run after bars or late shifts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tacos with cilantro, onion, and guacamole, California-style steak burrito, Sausage huarache with chorizo
What makes it special: A high-volume, late-night Northern Boulevard spot where the griddle stays busy with tacos, burritos, and platters until 2:30 a.m.
8.3
In the basement of New World Mall, dozens of stalls serve everything from hand-pulled noodles to Chinese BBQ, skewers, and regional specialties under one roof. It’s one of the best places in Flushing to eat widely and cheaply, especially with a group that wants to graze.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hand-pulled beef noodle soup, Lamb skewers from the grill stalls, Spicy wontons in chile oil
What makes it special: Massive underground food court where you can build your own multi-stop feast for the price of a single sit-down meal elsewhere.
8.3
39 Prince Cafe is a Hong Kong–style cafe that stays open into the early morning with congee, noodles, baked rice, and tea drinks. It’s where night-shift workers and post-karaoke groups can still sit down to full plates without spending much more than a fast-food meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shrimp wonton noodle soup, Hong Kong milk tea, Baked pork chop rice with tomato sauce
What makes it special: True 4am Hong Kong–style cafe where you can still get full meals, not just snacks.
8.2
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Tucked into a plaza just off the Whitestone Expressway, Amore Pizzeria is a cash-only slice shop locals treat like a weekly ritual. The pies lean ultra-thin and shatteringly crisp, with a slightly sweet sauce and cheese that stretches without feeling heavy. Despite the bare-bones room and limited seating, the steady stream of regulars and high-volume turnover keep slices hot and consistent.
Must-Try Dishes:
Plain cheese slice, Square Sicilian pie, Garlic knots
What makes it special: A no-frills, cash-only shop where super-thin, crisp pies have earned devoted neighborhood status.
8.0
Zhu Ji is a compact dumpling counter known for griddled pot stickers and quick plates at prices that feel frozen in time. It’s a classic move when you want a filling snack or simple meal for only a few dollars right off Main Street.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pan-fried pork dumplings, Boiled pork and chive dumplings, Scallion pancake
What makes it special: Bare-bones dumpling stall turning out crisp, juicy pot stickers for just a few dollars a plate.
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Fu Yuan
7.9
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Fu Yuan specializes in Cantonese-style rice noodle rolls and breakfast plates served from a tight counter just off Roosevelt Avenue. Portions are generous, prices are low, and most orders clock in under ten dollars.
Must-Try Dishes:
Curry fish ball rice noodles, Shrimp rice noodle rolls, Preserved egg and pork congee
What makes it special: A narrow rice-roll and congee counter where fresh-steamed cheung fun and simple Cantonese breakfasts feel straight out of a Hong Kong side street.
7.8
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Crispy Burger is a small counter tucked off Main Street turning out crunchy fried chicken sandwiches, burgers, and snacks late into the night. Prices stay low enough that a sandwich and side feels like a quick splurge rather than a full sit-down check.
Must-Try Dishes:
B2 Crispy Chicken Burger, B3 Grilled Chicken Burger, Signature Fried Chicken Family Feast
What makes it special: Chicken-focused burgers and combos built for fast, affordable meals.