Hunan Cafe

Hunan restaurant · Flushing

Hunan Cafe

Hunan restaurant · Flushing

137-40 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354

Highlights

Nestled on Northern Boulevard, Hunan Café delights diners with its stunning Hunan cuisine, complete with a sleek interior and mouthwatering spicy dishes.

137-40 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 Get directions

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$30–50 · Menu

@eater

"This 2019 Michelin Bib Gourmand winner is still bringing its Hunanese kitchen savvy. Its braised fish head is spectacular: a mound of succulent white meat blanketed by pickled red chile peppers and scallions and served with buoyant fish balls to take away some of the heat. The braised Mao-style pork belly sports a red caramelized glaze and comes with tender chestnuts. The beef noodle soup is comforting with springy rice noodles and a warming broth. The free starters of salted, roasted peanuts and shredded kelp make hungry diners feel pampered from the start." - Caroline Shin

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@infatuation

"Looking for Hunan food in Flushing? Get some braised pork and pumpkin cakes from Hunan Cafe. Call 718-353-1808 for pick-up, or order delivery online." - hannah albertine, bryan kim

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@eater

"Hunan Café (137-40 Northern Blvd., Flushing) is its older and more modest counterpart among early Hunan restaurants." - Robert Sietsema

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@michelinguide

"Located along quiet Northern Boulevard in Flushing, Hunan House offers a delicious reprieve from the street. The interior is crisp and sophisticated, with dark, ornately carved wood and thick linen tablecloths." - The MICHELIN Guide

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Lily

Google

This restaurant is very spacious and the servers were attentive. I liked the two dishes before service a lot. I got the crab roe tofu which was very delicious! It’s light and perfect in texture so I recommend. I like the string bean dish as well and would recommend it. However, the two fish dishes I tried left much to be desired. The peppercorn fish dish was just difficult to eat because there are just so many peppercorns floating around. It would be much better if they could strain it or add the spice in a mesh bag so that it doesn’t get in the way of eating. The fish head dish was better but not crazy amazing (would still recommend). Overall this was pretty good but I can see them being better with small improvements.

Hsin Yi Wei

Google

Hunan Cafe has recently renovated its space, upgrading its dining experience with a modern interior and private rooms, making it perfect for family gatherings and private events. The restaurant continues to serve authentic Hunan cuisine, known for its bold and spicy flavors, with signature dishes like spicy pig trotter and fish with chili oil showcasing the rich and fiery essence of Hunanese cooking.

John “Shenobi” Shen

Google

this place was a staple and a favorite when my wife and I started dating years ago. For a period of time, both the food and the service fell off. I’m glad to see it under new management and doing well. All the dishes we got were amazing again! The golden pig trotters and the smoked bamboo with tripe are a must get combination. The light smokey flavor of the latter will complement the rich decadence of the former. Both need to be eaten with rice and a beer for full enjoyment!

Olivia

Google

We used to go to Hunan Cafe often pre-covid but stopped when the quality dropped. We went again on a Friday night to see if it was better after the renovations. We were pleasantly surprised at the food, portions, service and spaciousness of the new design! Our girls loved the chicken rice noodle soup (incredibly flavorful broth), tripe with bamboo shoots, spicy pig trotter, and spicy cauliflower. Everything was delicious, not too salty and good sized portions so we had a lot doggy bagged. My husband dropped a chopstick and one of the staff quickly ran over to give him a new pair without asking. They also had ikea utensils for kids which was a nice touch. Glad their quality is back, and can’t wait to try other dishes.

itzelenaho

Google

Must come to Flushing and come give Hunan Cafe a try. They are known for their authentic Hunan cuisine with fresh and high-quality ingredients you can taste. This restaurant it is perfect for large gatherings with family and friends with their available spacious, comfortable and private rooms upstairs. Service here is superb with enthusiastic and attentive staff providing unattended hospitality. Hunan Cafe here in Flushing is the perfect choice for gatherings, parties, or simply a good meal!

katelyn

Google

Nothing in particular about this place that stands out, the food is good but they are pretty basic with it. Come as a large group for more variety

Tyson Gonsar

Google

Our entourage of 9 had a wonderful dinner here at Hunan Cafe I have little knowledge of Hunan other than that is the birthplace of Mao Zedong (or is it Henan? I'll Google it when I'm done with this review. One task a time!). Service was swift and attentive, the servers would notice right away if anybody at our table seemed to be in need of anything. Food was great, we ordered the egg yolk vermicelli, beef hotpot, a sauteed pork, and some others I can't remember at the top of my head at this moment. Everything was delicious, let's keep it at that. There are a lot of frog items on the menu and also a dish containing turtle. Hug your pet box turtle closely tonight, if you decide to go along with that dish.

Shiyu Lin

Google

I honestly don’t understand how this place is still in business. It’s probably just the busy location pulling in hungry people who don’t realize they’re about to get scammed. The food is mediocre at best and ridiculously overpriced. Look, I already expect to pay a premium when ordering fish at a restaurant, but $48 as the base price? That’s straight-up highway robbery. To make it worse, we got slapped with an extra $12 charge because the waiter recommended a "different type of fish," which wasn’t even mentioned on the menu. What I ended up with was basically a $15 supermarket fish drowned in hot oil. Charging $48 is already insane, but adding that extra $12 on top? Absolutely disgusting. Our small group of three ordered four dishes, and the total came to over $160 before tip. In Flushing—a hub for incredible Asian cuisine offering top quality at fair prices—mediocrity doesn’t last long in such a competitive market. The fact that this place was nearly empty on a Sunday evening should have been the first red flag. Save your money and your time. DO NOT COME HERE.

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@infatuation

"Looking for Hunan food in Flushing? Get some braised pork and pumpkin cakes from Hunan Cafe. Call 718-353-1808 for pick-up, or order delivery online." - hannah albertine, bryan kim

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@eater

"Hunan Café (137-40 Northern Blvd., Flushing) is its older and more modest counterpart among early Hunan restaurants." - Robert Sietsema

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@michelinguide

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Lily

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Hsin Yi Wei