Four Four South Village
Taiwanese restaurant · Flushing
38-06 Prince St, Flushing, NY 11354
Highlights
Hearty beef noodle soups, tender meats, and flavorful braised sides
Hearty beef noodle soups, tender meats, and flavorful braised sides
"Casual eatery specializing in Taiwanese beef noodles and comfort-style noodle dishes, cited as one of the author’s neighborhood favorites for authentic Taiwanese flavors." - Rachel Chang Rachel Chang Rachel Chang is a travel and pop culture journalist who contributes to Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and more. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Four Four South Village, named after the Taiwan military village where the beef noodle soup was allegedly conceived, is best known for its wide menu of the iconic Taiwanese dish. Taiwanese beef noodle soups are presented in a variety of stocks, including the popular red-braised soup, a more clear beef broth-based variety. A number of derivations use tomato paste, spicy additions, and other adjustments, too. A representative take, no matter the base, should come with tendon and tripe. For those interested in a fuller Taiwanese experience, take advantage of the extensive lu (braised) sides menu, from unctuous pork knuckles to crunchy pig ears with a side of the spicy peanuts." - John Tsung
"This Prince Street restaurant is the place for anyone who loves Taiwanese braised beef noodle soup as much as we do. You can return multiple times for variations on this dish alone: There’s the classic with just beef short rib, the classic with short rib and extremely tender tripe and tendon, tomato beef noodle soup, or spicy beef noodle soup. Each comes with ultra-springy noodles that retain their texture even as they sit in the broth for a while. The braised pork rice is equally great here, as is the aromatic sesame oil chicken soup. You can wash everything down with a milk tea or milk tea “slushie,” which is more smoothie-like." - diana kuan
"This Prince Street restaurant is the place for anyone who loves Taiwanese braised beef noodle soup as much as we do. You can return multiple times for variations on this dish alone: There’s the classic with just beef short rib, the classic with short rib and extremely tender tripe and tendon, tomato beef noodle soup, or spicy beef noodle soup. Each comes with ultra-springy noodles that retain their texture even as they sit in the broth for a while. The braised pork rice is equally great here, as is the aromatic sesame oil chicken soup. You can wash everything down with a milk tea or milk tea “slushie,” which is more smoothie-like. Food Rundown Braised Beef, Tendon, and Tripe Noodle Soup The beef in this soup tastes like it was braised for the better part of a day, and it pretty much dissolves in your mouth. You can always opt for the beef noodle soup with just short rib or tendon, but we prefer to go all out and add tripe as well. No matter which noodle soup you choose, they all come with ultra-springy noodles that retain their texture even as they sit in the broth. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup When it comes to spicy soup, a lot of places just add chili oil to their regular broth and call it a day. The spicy broth here, however, feels distinct, with a nice balance of chili oil, sesame oil, a hint of sweetness, and additional umami. Also, this comes topped with a generous amount of chili crisp. Need we say more? Taiwanese Braised Pork Rice In contrast to the minced pork typically found in lu rou fan, this dish boasts slabs of pork belly smothered with the aromatic soy, cinnamon, and anise-y braising sauce. The texture is pillowy, which may also remind you of your bed and your desire to take a nap after this meal. Bok choy and pickled cabbages on the side prevent this dish from being too decadent. Soybean Milk (Iced/Hot) The housemade soy milk here is about 10 times better than anything you’ll find on supermarket shelves. It has a subtle graininess, a robust nutty flavor, and a hint of sweetness that American companies usually avoid (because of the idea that soy milk is supposedly a health drink and is therefore supposed to be bland). Soy milk is meant to be this flavorful, and we love the version here at any temperature." - Diana Kuan
"Flushing’s Four Four South Village has seen sales drop by 20 to 50 percent over the last month." - Tanay Warerkar
