Best Quick Bites Restaurants in Flushing Chinatown
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Flushing Mexican Tamales Cart 2
A Roosevelt Avenue streetside cart focusing on simple, homemade tamales at true everyday prices.
Worthy Picks
Flushing Mexican Tamales Cart 2 is a tiny Roosevelt Avenue cart tucked behind the Queens Savings Bank, serving handmade tamales for a few dollars apiece. Regulars treat it as a quick stop for warm masa, straightforward fillings, and a friendly greeting on their way to or from the subway.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken tamales, Pork tamales with red chile, Cheese tamales with mild green chile
What Makes it Special: A Roosevelt Avenue streetside cart focusing on simple, homemade tamales at true everyday prices.
7.6
Mama Pizza & Bakery is a newer hybrid shop on Roosevelt Avenue that combines New York–style pies with simple pastries and baked goods. It’s positioned less as a destination slice institution and more as a local stop for quick pizza, snacks, and drinks along a busy stretch between Main Street and College Point Boulevard.
Must-Try Dishes:
Margherita slice, Pepperoni slice, Custard cream bun
What Makes it Special: Pizza counter and bakery hybrid offering slices alongside simple sweets.
#3
Apandi BBQ
7.6
A late-night skewer stop that’s all about direct, smoky satisfaction—cumin-laced meats, quick bites, and minimal ceremony. Best for a targeted order when you want grilled flavor and heat more than a polished dining room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb skewers, Lamb chops, Pita
What Makes it Special: Late-night cumin-and-smoke skewers that hit fast.