"Alley 41 hasn’t been around nearly as long as the other Flushing spots on this list, but it’s already in our top three go-to's for Sichuan food. Their noodles are made in-house, the mapo tofu is extra funky, and they’ve figured out the ideal cumin-to-chili ratio in their sizzling cumin beef. And it’s very easy to walk-in, even with a small group. A good date night option, it’s a narrow spot with upscale decor: glass and metal screens, industrial chandeliers, and tulip globes. " - neha talreja, hannah albertine, diana kuan