What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?

Popular dishes include Pineapple Chicken, crunchy fried shrimp, fresh sushi, tiramisu, drunken noodles (Pad Ki Mao), and Thai basil fried rice.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

Asian Cafe is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant, providing an affordable price range for all guests who dine at this location.

Where is this restaurant located?

Asian Cafe is located in Howard Beach, as indicated by the restaurant's website address at https://www.asiancafehowardbeach.com.

Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?

Bryant Park Cobb fits 11 diets including keto and gluten-free, while Tuna Tartare accommodates 14 diets like heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory.

What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?

With a 4.1/5 rating, customers praise this "hidden gem" for its fresh, diverse Asian cuisine and friendly, personalized service.

What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?

This budget-friendly ($) hidden gem rated 4.1/5 features friendly service and popular dishes like drunken noodles and Thai basil fried rice.

What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?

Customers love the diverse cuisine, specifically Pineapple Chicken and drunken noodles, the warm atmosphere, and friendly service where staff remember regulars.

Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?

Asian Cafe supports high-protein, dairy-free, and nut-free diets with options like Fried Half Chicken and Fried Chicken Wings (4).

What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?

No concerns are mentioned in the reviews, which instead highlight the fresh food, warm atmosphere, and friendly, personalized service.

Is this restaurant suitable for families?

The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming for families, featuring friendly, personalized service and budget-friendly pricing.

Asian Cafe – Chinese

The air at Asian Cafe is thick with the savory perfume of toasted sesame and the rhythmic clang of woks, drawing guests into a warm space filled with the energy of a traditional Chinese kitchen. From the delicate, translucent skins of hand-pleated dumplings to the smoky char of high-heat stir-fries, every dish offers a vibrant exploration of authentic flavors and comforting textures.

158-28, Cross Bay Boulevard, NY, 11414 +1-718-843-1188 https://www.asiancafehowardbeach.com

Rating: 4.1/5 (253 reviews)

Cuisine: Chinese

Price range: $

Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, halal, kosher, pescatarian, paleo, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, whole30, low-sodium, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, gerd, dash-sodium-reduced, weight-watchers, volumetrics, tlc, detox, low-fodmap, carnivore, zone, alkaline, raw-food, aip, renal, mayo-clinic, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan

Currently closed

Hours

Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Friday - Saturday: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM

What diners are saying

Diners celebrate this "hidden gem" for its diverse and delicious Asian cuisine, with standout dishes ranging from Pineapple Chicken and crunchy fried shrimp to fresh sushi and tiramisu. Guests frequently praise the Thai menu, particularly the drunken noodles (Pad Ki Mao) and Thai basil fried rice, noting the food is consistently fresh and hot. The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming for families, bolstered by friendly, personalized service where staff members like Wen remember regulars by name. While one reviewer noted an issue with a vegetarian order, the overwhelming consensus high

1. Egg Drop Soup - $3.5
2. Wonton Soup - $3.5
3. Shrimp Wonton Soup - $4.5
4. Chicken Noodle Soup - $3.5
4. Chicken Rice Soup - $3.5
5. Wonton Egg Drop Mixed Soup - $3.7
6. Miso Soup - $3.7
7. Hot and Sour Soup - $3.7
8. Chicken w. Corn Soup - $4.25
9. House Special Soup - $8.25
10. Tofu w. Vegetable Soup - $3.7
11. Seafood Soup - $8.5
12. Shrimp Yat Ga Mein - $7
13. Pork / Chicken Yat Gaw Mein - $6.7

14. Egg Roll - $2.6
15. Spring Vegetable Rolls (2) - $4.7
16. Spring Shrimp Rolls (2) - $5.25
17. Mini Spring Rolls (6) - $6.25
18. Crispy Shrimp Toast (4) - $5.25
19. Shumai (8 Pcs) (Steamed / Fried) - $7.25
20. Chicken Wings Garlic Sauce (6 Pcs) - $8.7
20. Chicken Wings Honey Brown Sauce (6 Pcs) - $8.7
21. Pan-Fried Pork Buns (3) - $6.5
21a. Egg Custard Buns (3) - $6.5
22. French Fries - $4.25
23. BBQ Spare Ribs - $8.7
24. Boneless Spare Ribs - $8.7
25. Roast Pork Slice - $9.7
26. Fried Wontons (12) / Garlic Sauce (12) - $6.25
27. Cheese Wonton (8) - $6.25
28. Steamed / Fried Dumplings (8) - $7
28a. Steamed / Fried Chicken Dumplings (8) - $7
29. Steamed / Fried Vegetable Dumplings (6) - $7.25
30. Beef On Stick (4) - $9.7
31. Shrimp Dumplings (8) Steamed - $8
32. Edamame - $5.25
33. Fried Squid 10 pcs - $6.25
34. Scallion Pancakes - $4
34. Sweet Potato Pancakes - $4
35. Cold Noodle w. Sesame Sauce - $8.25
36. Chicken On Stick (4) - $7
37. Dim Sum (8 Pcs) - $8
38. Coconut Shrimp (4) - $8

39. Vegetable Chow Mein - $7.7
40. Chicken / Roast Pork Chow Mein - $8.25
41. Beef Chow Mein - $8.6
42. Shrimp Chow Mein - $8.6
43. House Special Chow Mein - $9

44. Plain Fried Rice - $5
44a. Egg Fried Rice - $6.5
45. Vegetable Fried Rice - $5.7
46. Chicken / Pork Fried Rice - $6.25
47. Beef / Shrimp Fried Rice - $6.7
48. House Special Fried Rice - $7.25
49. Young Chow Fried Rice - $8

50. Vegetable Lo Mein - $6.5
50. Plain Lo Mein - $6.5
51. Chicken / Pork Lo Mein - $6.7
52. Shrimp / Beef Lo Mein - $7.25
53. House Special Lo Mein - $8

54. Vegetable Chow Fun / Mei Fun - $9.7
55. Chicken / Pork Chow Fun / Mei Fun - $10.25
56. Shrimp / Beef Chow Fun / Mei Fun - $10.7
57. House Special Chow Fun / Mei Fun - $11.7
58. Singapore Mei Fun - $11.7

N01. Shrimp Wonton with Noodle Soup - $10.7
N02. Jumbo Shrimp with Noodle Soup - $10.7
N03. Seafood with Noodle Soup - $10.7
N04. Roast Pork with Noodle Soup - $9.7
N05. Sliced Chicken Noodle Soup - $10.25
N06. Beef Noodle Soup - $10.7
N07. Pork and wonton with Noodle Soup - $9.7
N08. Roast Pork over Rice - $9.25
N09. Roast Duck over Rice - $11.5
N10. Roast Duck Noodle Soup - $12.25
N11. Roast Duck and Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup - $12.25
N12. Vegetable Dumpling with Noodle Soup - $9.5
N13. Mixed Vegetable with Noodle Soup - $9.5

59. Roast Pork with Broccoli - $8.7
60. Roast Pork with Mixed Vegetables - $8.7
61. Roast Pork with String Beans - $8.7
62. Roast Pork w. Black Bean Sauce - $8.7

63. Chicken with Broccoli - $8.7
64. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables - $8.7
65. Chicken with String Beans - $8.7
66. Chicken with Cashew Nuts - $8.7
67. Chicken with Garlic Sauce - $8.7
68. Kung Po Chicken - $8.7
69. Chicken w. Black Bean Sauce - $8.7
70. Chicken w. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce - $8.7

71. Pepper Steak with Onion - $9
72. Beef with Broccoli - $9
73. Beef with Mixed Vegetable - $9
74. Beef with Garlic Sauce - $9
75. Beef with Oyster Sauce - $9
76. Beef with Mushroom - $9
77. Beef with String Beans - $9
78. Szechuan Beef - $9
79. Beef w. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce - $9

80. Jumbo Shrimp with Lobster Sauce - $9
81. Jumbo Shrimp with Broccoli - $9
82. Jumbo Shrimp with Mixed Vegetable - $9
83. Jumbo Shrimp with String Beans - $9
84. Jumbo Shrimp with Cashew Nuts - $9
85. Jumbo Shrimp with Garlic Sauce - $9
86. Jumbo Shrimp with Kung Po Sauce - $9
87. Shrimp w. Eggplant In Garlic Sauce - $9

88. Mixed Vegetables - $10.7
88a. Bean Sprout - $7.5
89. Stir Fried String Beans - $10.7
90. Sauteed String Beans - $10.7
91. Szechuan Bean Curd - $10.7
92. Broccoli with Garlic Sauce - $10.7
93. Steamed Triple Jade - $10.7
94. House Vegetable - $11.25
94a. General Tso's Tofu - $11.25

95. Vegetable Egg Foo Young - $9.5
96. Chicken Egg Foo Young - $9.7
97. Roast Pork Egg Foo Young - $9.7
98. Beef Egg Foo Young - $10.25
99. Shrimp Egg Foo Young - $10.25
100. House Special Egg Foo Young - $10.5

101. Sweet & Sour Shrimp - $9.25
102. Sweet & Sour Chicken - $8.7

S1. Seafood Wor Bar - $15.55
S2. General Tso's Delight - $14
S3. Happy Family - $15.55
S4. Dragon and Tiger - $14
S5. Four Seasons - $13.55
S6. Chicken with Jumbo Shrimp in Garlic Sauce - $13.55
S7. Szechuan Crispy Beef - $15
S8. Three Delicious - $13.55
S9. Sesame Shrimp - $15
S10. General Tso's Chicken - $12.55
S11. Sesame Chicken - $12.55
S12. Chicken w. Orange Flavor - $13.55
S13. Beef w. Orange Flavor - $14.3
S14. Honey & Walnut Shrimp - $15
S15. House Roast Duck (Half) - $19
S16. Szechuan Triple Delight - $14
S17. Pineapple Shrimp - $15
S18. Pineapple Chicken - $14
S19. Mongolian Beef - $14.3

D1. Steamed Chicken w. Broccoli - $13
D2. Steamed Chicken w. Mixed Vegetables - $13
D3. Steamed Chicken w. String Beans - $13
D4. Steamed Shrimp w. Broccoli - $14.25
D5. Steamed Shrimp w. String Beans - $14.25
D6. Triple Green Jade - $12.7

C1. Curry Chicken w. Onion - $10.7
C2. Chicken Chow Mein - $10.7
C3. Chicken Lo Mein - $10.7
C3. Vegetable Lo Mein - $10.7
C4. Sweet & Sour Chicken - $10.7
C5. Chicken w. Broccoli - $10.7
C6. Chicken w. Mixed Vegetables - $10.7
C7. Chicken w. String Beans - $10.7
C8. Chicken w. Cashew Nuts - $10.7
C9. Chicken w. Garlic Sauce - $10.7
C10. Szechuan Chicken - $10.7
C11. Kung Po Chicken - $10.7
C12. General Tso's Chicken - $10.7
C13. Sesame Chicken - $10.7
C14. Beef Chow Mein - $11.25
C15. Beef Lo Mein - $11.25
C16. Pepper Steak with Onion - $11.25
C17. Beef w. Broccoli - $11.25
C18. Beef w. Mixed Vegetables - $11.25
C19. Beef w. String Beans - $11.25
C20. Beef w. Mushrooms - $11.25
C21. Beef w. Garlic Sauce - $11.25
C22. Szechuan Beef - $11.25
C23. Shrimp Chow Mein - $10.7
C24. Shrimp Lo Mein - $10.7
C25. Shrimp w. Lobster Sauce - $11.25
C26. Shrimp w. Broccoli - $11.25
C27. Shrimp w. Mixed Vegetables - $11.25
C28. Shrimp w. String Beans - $11.25
C29. Shrimp w. Mushrooms - $11.25
C30. Shrimp w. Cashew Nuts - $11.25
C31. Shrimp w. Garlic Sauce - $11.25
C32. Shrimp w. Kung Po Sauce - $11.25
C33. Roast Pork Egg Foo Young - $10.7
C34. Roast Pork Lo Mein - $10.7
C35. Roast Pork w. Garlic Sauce - $10.7
C36. Roast Pork w. Broccoli - $10.7
C37. Roast Pork w. Mixed Vegetables - $10.7
C38. Roast Pork w. String Beans - $10.7
C39. BBQ Spare Ribs - $11.7
C40. Boneless Spare Ribs - $11.7

TS1. Tom Yum Chicken Soup - $6.5
TS1. Tom Yum Shrimp Soup - $6.5
TS2. Coconut Chicken Soup - $6.5
TS2. Coconut Shrimp Soup - $6.5
T6. Pad Thai - $10.95
T7. Coconut Fried Rice - $10.25
T8. Thai Fried Rice - $10.25
T9. Pineapple Spicy Fried Rice - $10.25
T10. Curry Pineapple Fried Rice - $10.5
T11. Red Curry - $11.95
T12. Thai Spicy Beef - $14.95
T13. Thai Basil - $13.25
T14. Thai Triple Delight - $14.95
T15. Bangkok Shrimp / Chicken - $13.95
T16. Pad Ke Mow - $12.25
T17. Ocean Delight - $16.25
T18. Thai Pineapple - $14.15
T19. Thai Style Squid - $15.95
T21. Mango - $13.5
T22. Lemongrass - $14.5

White Rice - $3.25
Brown Rice - $3.7
Snapple - $3.25
Can Soda - $2
2-Liter Soda - $4.5
Homemade Ice Tea - $2.75
Lemonade - $2.75
Crispy Noodle (Bag) - $1.75
Cookie (5pcs) - $2.25
Pineapple Chunk - $3.5
Coconut Rice - $5.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Asian Cafe

What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?: Popular dishes include Pineapple Chicken, crunchy fried shrimp, fresh sushi, tiramisu, drunken noodles (Pad Ki Mao), and Thai basil fried rice.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: Asian Cafe is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant, providing an affordable price range for all guests who dine at this location.
Where is this restaurant located?: Asian Cafe is located in Howard Beach, as indicated by the restaurant's website address at https://www.asiancafehowardbeach.com.
Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?: Bryant Park Cobb fits 11 diets including keto and gluten-free, while Tuna Tartare accommodates 14 diets like heart-healthy and anti-inflammatory.
What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?: With a 4.1/5 rating, customers praise this "hidden gem" for its fresh, diverse Asian cuisine and friendly, personalized service.
What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?: This budget-friendly ($) hidden gem rated 4.1/5 features friendly service and popular dishes like drunken noodles and Thai basil fried rice.
What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?: Customers love the diverse cuisine, specifically Pineapple Chicken and drunken noodles, the warm atmosphere, and friendly service where staff remember regulars.
Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?: Asian Cafe supports high-protein, dairy-free, and nut-free diets with options like Fried Half Chicken and Fried Chicken Wings (4).
What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?: No concerns are mentioned in the reviews, which instead highlight the fresh food, warm atmosphere, and friendly, personalized service.
Is this restaurant suitable for families?: The atmosphere is described as warm and welcoming for families, featuring friendly, personalized service and budget-friendly pricing.