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"Diners tend to linger at this restaurant on Woodhaven Boulevard in Rego Park, where Uyghur music videos play on the TV and clear plastic tablecloths ensure the embroidered floral ones beneath remain pristine. You’ll be in no rush to leave—especially once you try their hand-pulled lagman noodles with an absolutely perfect chew. We also love the sturdy samsa with crunchy corners, the plump manta, and the tender lamb shish kebab." - jiniya azad, tahirah baksh, sameen choudhry, molly fitzpatrick, neha talreja