Lakeside NYC

I ordered samay baji, but most of the items were missing, and completely different from what is usually served when dining in at the restaurant. The order only included choila, some saag, achar, and aalu. However, when we have eaten at the restaurant before, the samay baji included a wider variety of items such as tama ko gravy, gizzard, and butmas sadeko. Additionally, the choila delivered was very bitter. The only reason I placed this order specifically for samay baji, but what I received did not meet the expectations.

Well, the food here is absolutely horrible. Everything was served stale and cold. The Goat Thali Set smelled terrible, was stale and tasted just as bad. The Chicken Sekuwa was literally just pan-fried chicken with no spices or flavor at all. This was my first time here — and definitely the last. Updates: all of us have upset stomach!!!!!

The momos were outstanding! We got the momos that are served in a soup love sauce and they were delicious. The other dishes were yummy but we were taken aback by the portions. We chose the package for two that is $18/per person for 1 appetizer, 2 entrees, and 1 dessert. The appetizer arrived with two pieces, the “entrees” were 1 serving of rice and 2 appetizer size dishes, and the dessert was a good size for 1 person. Thank goodness we also got a dish of momos otherwise it would not be enough food. There was a nice selection of wines and Nepalese beers. Our waitress was very kind and attentive, the bartender was friendly and attentive as well. Service 5 stars!!

Great ambiance, exquisite food, taste of Nepal was in every bite, so many mouth watering dishes on the menu. Plate of momo served took me back to decades ago in Kathmandu when I can recall tasting momo perhaps for the first time. Compliments to the new chef. Hospitality was unmatched. Will be back for more!

I visited Lakeside NYC Inc on 2.14 and thoroughly enjoyed the Paneer Chili—a delicious, perfectly spiced Nepali dish. The friendly staff made me feel welcome, and the elegant atmosphere added a lovely touch to the dining experience. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic Nepali cuisine!

Loved my experience at Lakeside NYC! The food was absolutely delicious especially the chicken tikka, garlic naan, momo, and mutton biryani. Everything was so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The ambience was cozy, and the service was friendly and attentive. They also have a great selection of wine and sake-based cocktails that paired nicely with the meal. Highly recommend this spot for anyone craving authentic Nepalese and Indian food!

This restaurant is owned by Nepalese people. As a Nepalese, I can tell you that they have some really good menu for Nepalese food. You can also get the famous buff momos. The momos are big, but the wrap is thicker than I like. Also, try the buff set. The servers are really nice and genuinely care about their customers.

Dinner took an hour to arrive after ordering. There was no sense of urgency to serve in a timely manner on a Saturday evening, and our party of 7 left incredibly disappointed with the dining experience. Please do better. We came here to support a local restaurant but their kitchen has no sense of time management. Appetizers and most beverages arrived quickly, but a handful of beverages came out later than they should have, and our entrees took about an hour to arrive after ordering. Even worse, one entree never arrived, and a guest left without eating a meal. There are numerous establishments in the neighborhood that deliver on these basic services, and Lakeside NYC should too. Until we've heard that service has turned around, we will not be back.

I am excited that I walked in on a cold wintry evening to have dinner here at Lakeside. Upon walking in, there was ig signage Namaste to set the vibe. The tables already had white tablecloths and wine glasses already set down. There was a television playing music hits at a moderate volume. The interior decor is classy for dates, yet also it was great for family and group lunch and dinner hangouts. I loved how the wait staff checked in on us multiple times. The chicken chow mein was delicious! The flavor of veggies and the freshness of the noodles stood out to me.. I enjoyed seeing that they had a happy hour menu with chicken momos and also chow mein on it and other drinks. It was really a nice touch! The menu has so many amazing options from biryani to curry to traditional momo and rice dishes. I also noticed a whole cocktail section and some beers. I went with my good friend, and we were fixated on the steamed beef momos. We agreed and were pleasantly surprised at how much meat they included and were satiated by the tastiness. The aloo gobi (cauliflower) came with carrots and onions and had a bit of spicy kick but wasn't overwhelming. I would return to Lakeside. Our waitress was so kind and gracious. We had many questions, and she helped make our visit a memorable one! I definitely recommend Lakeside to anyone who is up for a yummy dinner in the neighborhood!

During the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, my friend and I wanted to try a new restaurant, but a lot of places were closed. We weren't trying to go too far from Jackson Heights, so when we saw someone handing out 15% off flyers, it felt like a sign. Food (4/5) We started with a mix of dishes to really test the menu. My friend ordered the chicken chow mein, beef momos, aloo gobi, plain naan, plus roti. Aloo Gobi came with rice (which wasn't super clear on the menu, so that was a nice surprise). Hands down, the chicken chow mein was the star of the night. We've had chow mein all over Jackson Heights, and somehow this was both the lightest and most flavorful version I've had. It didn't feel greasy or heavy at all, which made it hard not to love. My personal favorite was the steamed beef momos. Even though this dish can sometimes feel boring or overly oily, this version was rich, comforting, and just really well done. Honestly, I could eat a whole plate of it on its own. Some of the other dishes didn't totally wow me, but nothing was bad -- and everything paired well with roti. And yes, I'm a roti girl over naan. I had a ginger tea, my friend had a masala chai, and it honestly made for a perfect girls' night out. Service & Vibe (5/5) The vibe was cute and welcoming. When you walk in, you're greeted by a neon "Namaste" sign, and the dining room is spacious with lots of tables. They also host live music sometimes (not when we went), but they had a TV projection playing music videos, which still gave the place some energy. Service was smooth and relaxed, and nothing felt rushed -- perfect for a casual holiday meal. All in All, dinner came out to around $84 after tax, including two drinks, which feels like a great deal these days. Between the food, price, and convenient location, this was a great way to spend a holiday weekend. I'd definitely come back -- especially for the chow mein and beef momos.

I've been here couple of times. The food is decent so I went here again on Sunday afternoon. There were 3 tables seated before me and they were waiting for their food. I went in and it took a while to get server's attention. They had only one server looking after everything so I didn't make a fuss about it . I waited and then got seated and had to ask for menu and then wait some more and then i got to order . The food came out pretty fast. Only 3 star because management could do better.

Cuisine: 3 Service: 4 Decor: 7 Value: 6 Overall: 4 With all the Himalayan / Nepali / Tibetan options around Jackson Heights, this place did not live up to the local standards. My friends and I were not a fan at all of the food, and especially the service. On recent visit, we returned a dish that was barely touched because it tasted horrible. They did not remove the charge as requested. Nor did they tell us that they wouldn't remove the cost of the dish and send us something else. They simply charged us for the whole dish which had one bite taken out. We didn't know until the bill was brought to us. Then my friend tried talking to the owner, but she said "You took a bite." She's right! We did take one bite in order to know how bad it was. None of my group will be coming back ever again.

This place has some potential but drops the ball in so many ways. Their momos are great I give them 5 stars, but then I have to review everything else. I ordered the chicken appetizer and it was so overcooked it was barely editable. The atmosphere is really bad. The bar has a bunch of low-grade wines "on display" with corks hanging out and twist offs that are half filled. It makes me want NONE of their wine.

I am always down to try new momos and after seeing this place advertised as participating in the momo crawl, I was pumped to try it! Ultimately, worth the try and would consider getting more dishes. I'll start by saying there are a lof of dishes I had never heard of. I love food from Nepal but I'm not so familiar with Newari cuisine and I was a little lost as the menu is extensive. We got a bunch of momos to start. Pork chilly, beef kothey momo, steamed chicken momo. The pork chilly was our favorite. Great amount of kick to it. The jhol momo in the soup base was interesting- a little hard to eat but nice. I do feel as if the momos broke a bit too easily so were hard to eat in less than one bite. For mains, started with the samay baji. I wasn't sure how this would be in takeout as the pics include tons of little side dishes. We probably would have enjoyed this better in person as it was a little confusing to eat. I didn't really enjoy the beaten rice but I don't think that's because of how it was cooked here. Interesting dish. The beef choila we ended up saving for another meal. It's somewhat surprising that this is served without rice. It's really quite salty to eat on its own.

We got the: - French fries - Vegetarian chow mein - Sake The food was delicious, I especially loved how crispy their fries were. My only note was that it was a touch too oily for me. I liked the chow mein too, it was hearty and came in a pretty big portion. The staff were very attentive as well. I'd recommend this place.

3.5 stars. Lakeside NYC is a new entrant into a rapidly growing Newari Nepali food scene in Queens (and by rapidly growing, I mean 2 restaurants). I liked Newa Chhe in Sunnyside better, but Lakeside NYC is not a bad option in this neck of the woods. While I'm not an expert in the region, it seems one of the signature dishes of the area is aloo tama, a fermented bamboo sabzi that I can't admit I've developed a taste for. We liked the other items in the thali, including the other funkier achaars and the daal. The best item of the meal was the bara, which is in some ways reminiscent of the moonglets that are especially popular in the NCR - a delicious fluffy yet crispy lentil based pancake served with a tomato-based chutney. Our least favorite? The veg momos which seemed to use an odd processed cheese as part of the filling.

We came here for the 12th annual momo crawl to try their traditional steamed momos. We had a few folks tell us that this was their running favorite. The line was insane and they ran out of momos when we were next in line. Noooo! The beef momos came out in 5 mins but were definitely undercooked, the meat was pink with that undercooked mushy and not springing consistency. When we pointed this out, they said 'no, 20 mins cook time". Really? You don't take the temperature to test? That is food safety 101. So, after that 1st bite (most people just pop them in their mouth so may not have noticed they were undercooked) we lost our appetite. We also no longer pop a whole momo into our mouth!!!! May just have been for this day to keep up with the endless demands for momos, but not sure I am keen to return.

We really enjoyed a dinner here last year but the meal tonight was very disappointing. Fried rice and chow mein were very salty, they were out of a few items we requested from the menu (fish curry and mango lassi), dishes arrived in 10 minute intervals without serving spoons, server was inattentive at best. The TV was blasting music videos. Then they asked if we could leave the tip in cash rather than added to the card. Not sure why our experiences differed so much but hopefully they will improve if we ever go back.

Food was good kind oily! Service was good and there were only one person so it was hard for her to do all the job for every table. Took a while to get certain things. Overall good experience!

We're so happy to have Lakeside recently added to our neighborhood restaurants here in JH! All very yummy dishes with bold and well-balanced flavors. Their momos are stuffed with tons of meat and you can pick from 5 different ways to cook them. Can't go wrong with any of them, but we especially enjoy the fried on the bottom and the Johl momos so far. Chicken chili is also amazing, and their Thali spreads are so fun to taste and try. Definitely will be back!

Great food, great service, best MOMO ever. And best crowd A++++. Great food, great service, best MOMO ever. And best crowd A++++.

A Space of Challenging, Enriching Togetherness A soothing spirit moves throughout the Lakeside NYC inner space during our time there, conducive to meaningful, in-depth sharing, encouraging and enriching this experience. The rare quiet outdoor sector of the this terrain of Jackson Heights perfectly fits the inner tone. Selective artistry sits on two opposite walls: black and white large art photos including one of The White House on one side, the other side's gray rectangular walls, one with mirrors. "Geography" of inner space: compact corner bar, not occupied this evening, positive lighting of the bar area. Sound is totally reasonable and normal, music a pleasant part of it. Efficient, compact service includes solid, direct cara a cara smiling. At 7 p.m. the dining space is about half full. One big table fills with all women totally at home and seeminghappily filling the time and space-- unlimited feeling. The bright orange mirror shows binding eye contact. Two women, each with a unique cute hair bob turned up, chat. Next to us at another table a couple intensely, steadily, view each other and also share careful truly unique eye contours--a rich base of togetherness. Our Food Experience in the Order Served 1 Vege Thali. The appetizers are an adequate start and mix well with nearby rice and sauces. They are not, however, a truly special taste. Chefs should modernize the Gundruk (meaning dried and marinated green vegetable leaves). The carrots and green peppers did stand out. The appetizers mix well with sauces and rice nearby, adequate start up but not a truly special taste. 2 Dumplings, aka Momo, all equally/similarly produced are subtle not spicy, simple yet distinctive, an alluring taste 3 Paneer ++ is one of the most varied and special tastes. 4 Egg Bara. This is the most unique of the four dishes in color and taste. Inherited from the Newari people, these lentil-batter pancakes have a rich flavor from growing in a fertile soil. They are cooked on a tawa. It mixes with garlic, ginger, turmeric and salt and was served with an egg in each one. Just starting out, opened only recently, July 2024, Lakeside NYC owner Pashupati Shrestha and the friendly, upbeat wait persons deserve a fully starry sky for their emphatic design that impacts each diner's visage and internal spirit. As a recent start-up if the cooks grow their cooking devotion and also deepen their knowledge of historical Nepalese-Himalayan food as they probably will, then the dishes we tasted will achieve an even more special current hue.

We came in for lunch and were delighted with the experience. The fried spicy momo was absolutely delicious--crispy and bursting with flavor. We also tried a platter that came with a variety of side dishes, each offering unique and interesting flavors that added depth to the meal. Lastly, our server, Kajal, she was exceptional--always kind, attentive, and greeting us with a warm smile throughout our visit. We'll definitely come back again!