Maxi’s Noodle 2

I was recommended to try this new location recently and it’s convenient for my grandfather and I to stop for a quick bite. The size of wonton and fish ball are huge enough to be full after 2 bites but worth it! The staff are friendly and welcoming! I appreciated how they have tea/water section for us to get it ourselves while waiting. Loving the atmosphere vibes especially the neon lighting. Since my grandfather approve the quality, he definitely would love to back again!

TLDR: The place's unofficial Chinese name is Wonton Girl for a reason. The wontons are what's up but so are the dumplings. Don't forget to use plenty of that hot oil and guess what - it's homemade and you can buy it. My favorite is the two choice noodle with wontons/dumplings. The wrapping is so thin but the filling is so plump. Like no filler, no nonsense, perfectly seasoned and so satisfying. The homemade hot oil they have is actually quite hot and that's what makes it so good. It doesn't taste greasy, it's properly seasoned and gives the heat but also that umami flavor. They now have HK-style curry fish balls, fried fish skin and the classic drinks. Milk tea, milk tea/coffee, etc. WIth this new location, it's much easier to come here and the spot is bigger. If you like good Canto noodles and wontons. This is the spot, I cannot tell you how excited I was when I found out this location opened up.

Came here for lunch on a Saturday and we got super lucky to have gotten a table right away, it was packed! I’ve gone to their original location in the heart of flushing but wanted to try their second shop. This is by far my favorite wonton, it’s big, it’s juicy and it’s filled with shrimp! The menu is on the more expensive side so don’t expect to go for a cheap meal but you definitely get quality food. Best part is no tips needed and it’s slightly cheaper with cash.

Delicious traditional Cantonese style Wonton noodles. Noodles is made just right and soup is very tasty. Wonton was as big as ping pong ball and yummy. Beef brisket and tendon is well cook and super delicious. All food recomended! Self service and staff are nice!

Self serve style spot, pick you own table, order at the counter, self serve tea and water station, empty your own trays. Ordered 2 and 3 topping noodles and curry fish balls. Duck egg noodles and soup base were great. Only knock is that the soup base was not hot enough. Curry fish balls were okay, a bit too much oil in the cup.

Location is bigger than Maxi 1 but the food is just as good! Wonton, dumplings, dace fish balls, and beef stew are all mmm-mmm-good! The fried flounder wonton are also great! Although I'm not sure what's so flounder about then.

Love their wonton, dumpling and Dace fish ball in noodles. So meaty, so fresh, wonton and dumplings so big, worth the money. Too bad they were out of crispy fish skin.

Service is good, the ladies at the counter were quick with the order. I ordered the Shark fin soup (fake version) and was disappointed. The flavor seems closer to takeout hot and sour soup (see picture) and the size for $8+ dollars Their Large size is deceptive. Their large size container is smaller than your typical large size container. See picture. It's in between a large and regular size soup container..

Cuisine: 9 Service: 7 Decor: 7 Value: 7 Overall: 9 I've been a fan of this restaurant since it was a pop up on Kissena Blvd. I became a bigger fan after watching the video of why this restaurant became a reality. If you don't know, google the touching story of Maxi and her father fulfilling her mom's dream. Nowadays, whenever I'm in downtown Flushing, Maxi's Noodle is one of my top choice for a quick lunch. I also buy frozen wontons and dumplings from them regularly to stockpile my freezer. Having this new location by the LIE just makes my life much easier. I was here on grand opening day, and numerous times since then with my family and friends. Quality is always top notch. Service is relatively quick. Most importantly, it never disappoints because the food is fantastic. My usual order is the mix of wontons and dumplings, though I slightly prefer the latter. Both are wonderful with a ton of filling. The difference is that the wonton has about 90% shrimp with 10% pork. The dumpling definitely has more pork with a bit of black fungus, but still heavily shrimp based. You really can't go wrong with either tbh. Eat it with red vinegar and chili oil for an elevated flavor. Btw, if I'm hungry, I would add some noodles to the dish. However, the soup is MSG heavy and could be better. If I have someone to share a meal with, then I would add a beef stew noodle soup. The meat is super tender and well marinated, while the broth has hints of five spice. I may also add an order of fried fish skin and Chinese broccoli to round out the meal. Other popular items include their dace fish paste that lacks any flavor to me. Their fake shark fin soup is decent though. The only thing I don't like would be the ja jiang dry noodles, which is too sweet. Honestly, the prices have become higher than when I first discovered Maxi's Noodle, but that's expected with the rising rents. Regardless, you still get an excellent product for what you pay and I am happy with that.

this is the second location and is much bigger than the original one. The place is modern and spotless the service is fast. This is a Self-serve you go up and order yourself. The food is tasty and very good. my favorite is the shrimp wonton very little pork in it.

Came here for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and there were lots of seats available. There is no table service, you order at the counter and they give you a buzzer. I ordered lo mein with dumpling and beef stew, and my boyfriend ordered soup noodle with wonton and Ja-Jiang. The dumplings and wontons were my favorite, they were really big and filled with shrimp. I didn't really care for the soup, it was very salty. Overall worth a try, good lunch, but nothing special.

No need to go to Central flushing for some solid wonton noodles Wontons still as good as their original location. This location has more comfortable seating and space. Bus stops and street parking is easy to access. Service was fast and easy. After ordering you get a pager that rings and vibrates when food is ready. Ordered the two topping soup noodles with wontons and fish dace. Wontons are packed tight with shrimp and skin is not too thick. Curry fish balls was a bit on the overcooked drier side, but flavor was there, would skip on the curry fishballs next time. Their spicy chili sauce has a nice kick.

TLDR: The place's unofficial Chinese name is Wonton Girl for a reason. The wontons are what's up but so are the dumplings. Don't forget to use plenty of that hot oil and guess what - it's homemade and you can buy it. My favorite is the two choice noodle with wontons/dumplings. The wrapping is so thin but the filling is so plump. Like no filler, no nonsense, perfectly seasoned and so satisfying. The homemade hot oil they have is actually quite hot and that's what makes it so good. It doesn't taste greasy, it's properly seasoned and gives the heat but also that umami flavor. They now have HK-style curry fish balls, fried fish skin and the classic drinks. Milk tea, milk tea/coffee, etc. WIth this new location, it's much easier to come here and the spot is bigger. If you like good Canto noodles and wontons. This is the spot, I cannot tell you how excited I was when I found out this location opened up.

I was working in Queens the other day and one of my colleagues recommended that some of us go here for lunch. She had heard good things about Maxi's Noodle, and since I'm a fan of noodles and trying new places, I got excited to check them out, so off we went. I did a little research and learned that Maxi's Noodle has had somewhat of a meteoric rise over the last couple of years. This is partly due to the oversized wontons they serve and a writeup of the restaurant in the NY Times. The original Maxi's is located in Downtown Flushing, but they have recently opened this second location on Main Street where we went. The dining room isn't too large, though there's enough room for 10 to 12 tables and large windows around the perimeter which makes the entire space bright. The aesthetics are mostly grey with touches of red accents throughout which creates pops of color. The star of the menu is noodles, so I decided to focus my attention on that. You can kind of build your own bowl where you can choose your noodle type, and then add one, two, or three toppings (or, just have noodles in broth). There are several toppings to choose from - mostly proteins, including their signature wontons. I decided to go for udon noodles and the three topping option; I chose wontons, dumplings, and ja jiang (pork and mushrooms). You may be asking yourself what the main difference was between the wontons and the dumplings (I did) - the wontons are larger and mostly contain shrimp, while the dumplings are smaller and contain mushroom and pork. The bowl was really tasty - the noodles were cooked well, and the toppings were great. I can see why people flock here - the wontons were substantial and had great flavor. There's no table service - you order at the counter towards the rear of the restaurant and are given a buzzer which dings once your order is ready; they were super quick, I waited 5 minutes at the most. Note this place is cash only, so bring the green. Overall, I was really impressed with Maxi's - they serve tasty, high quality goods in a comfortable atmosphere. I would definitely return to explore more of their menu - and get more noodles.

Wontons are super plump and tasty and the dumplings are also filled generously here. Maxi's Noodle is a good option for a quick and affordable meal - cash only and no tips required. You pretty much order up front and they call you when your order is ready! I love to add their chili oil and a dash of vinegar to give the soup an extra kick. I've also tried the braised beef which is pretty tender but I would probably skip on the fish balls - not the best I've had in terms of flavor. I definitely prefer the soup noodles versus the stir fried noodles. The stir fried noodles tasted just like they boiled the noodles and didn't actually stir fry it. Their Hong Kong milk tea/coffee taste soo legit! Reminds me of Hong Kong. Will probably be back for it is much easier to park here than the first location!

I finally got to try Maxi's Noodles after their 2nd store opening on Main Street. I've had their frozen wontons before, which I thought were the biggest I've ever seen, but trying it fresh was a great new experience. We arrived around 715pm on a Friday and the restaurant was packed. All the seats were taken and about half the diners were eating. We ordered two wonton duck noodle soups, one with beef tendon and one with fish balls. Luckily the diners ate quickly and several seats opened up. We served ourselves some tea and waited about 10-15 minutes before the food was ready. As expected the wontons were ginormous and filled with shrimp. I really enjoyed eating that with a couple of drips of hot sauce. The noodles were classic wonton noodles that are a staple to this dish. I also really enjoyed the beef tendon. They were soft and gelatinous with good flavors. My least favorite thing was the fish balls because they were filled with cilantro. Aside from that, they were a large and filling topping. Overall, I had a good experience at Maxi's and love their wonton noodle soups. However at these steep prices, I don't think I will return too frequently.

As evidenced from her expansion Maxi's Noodle remains at the top of wonton/dumpling supremacy in NYC. Both this and the original DT Flushing location enjoy eager line ups for Cantonese style noodles with wonton and dumplings. Maxi's is an inspiring story of leaving her 9-5 corporate career for a 24/7 shared family dream she brought into reality just in time to weather the pandemic. Not only has she survived, but thrived. There is a debate over which is better - Maxi's wonton or dumplings. Both are large and delicious. I say why choose and usually get both along with beef stew or tendon over duck egg noodle lo mein. It is served with a generous serving of soup. It hits the spot. The coffee milk tea is consistently good each time. The new space has you order at the counter (cash price is better). You are given your receipt and a buzzer for when the order is ready. Most tables are for 4 so if you have less in your party be prepared to share - it's cool you can debate wonton or dumpling goodness with your neighbors. When you pick up your order bring your receipt since they check all is correct. So happy to have Maxi in this new spot. The parking is a bit easier and the new space is beautiful (check out the gorgeous mural). Love Maxi's!

Great addition to main street and in the area. Maxi's has now expanded from downtown Flushing. Easier to get to with parking in the block. Larger space with more tables. But just as satisfying wontons and noodle shop. The menu is straight forward and the items they do offer are to the point and done very very well. Love the 3 dumpling item that has dumplings, wontons, fish ball. Super satisfying, good ingredients and large portions. Even try the fish skin appetizer as it is flavorful with a good crunch. Top it off with a HK coffee/tea hot or cold with your preference and you can't go wrong. Will be back.

The food is great. There is pretty much no service here. You order at the counter and pick it up when your buzzer buzz. The place is very clean. We went past lunch time and it was still packed.

Today is grand opening of their second location. It is located at former 168 HK style restaurant. First maxi's noodle location is in Flushing downtown. 10 % off today only. Self serve style. You seat yourself and order at the counter. They call your number and you pick up from counter. While waiting, you can help yourself for free tea/ water at the self serve station. Utensils are all one time use. You dispose it yourself before you leave. Staff will clean the tables. Wonton egg Lo mein $11.75 Dumpling and Dave fish ball egg Lo mein $12.75 Beef stew $19 Shark fin soup $8. Plus Dace fish meat extra $1 Fried fish skin $8.30 HK style mixed milk tea and coffee $3.70 HK style milk tea $3.70 Hot oil ( to go bottle) $9 We always like their products but the first location was inconvenient for car driver. Food is definitely quality food and ingredients. Fresh ingredients in every enormous dumpling/ wontons. Beef stew was flavorful and very tender. Shark fin soup ( real shark fin is illegal in US, so it's imitation) is full of ingredients. Good flavor. Hot sauce is hot to my standard but my husband likes it. Serving time was 18 min after we ordered. Considering it is the first day, I can accept it. Definitely will return. Parking: no parking lot. Meter parking on street or residents parking within 1/2 block. Parking is definitely easier than downtown flushing.

Great spot for wonton soup! I loved their shrimp wontons, it's so big and the best I've had in nyc! It's a quick service spot and they have appetizers in addition to their wonton/dumpling/fish ball soups! Bigger space than the one near Flushing Main St and the wall art is very cool, too.

Tried the original location, so was naturally curious and wanted to try the second location as well. I think the magic of this place has worn off on me, while I really appreciate how plump and generously sized the wontons were, the other facets of the dish were extremely lacking. The fish balls were relatively bland and honestly added nothing to the dish, if I were to order again, I would just skip this item entirely as wontons would definitely be the way to go as opposed to this filler protein. Noodles were okay, but the worst offender here is the soup. Loaded with msg, yet bland and flavorless, I was deeply disappointed when not met with deep aromas of chicken stock and scallion. Left this place needing a gallon of water from the msg and or salt content. Just buy the frozen wontons next time, you could probably do a better job yourself at home

Maxi's opens up a 2nd location! Gotta come here and get their fabulously huge dumplings or wontons! You can get them cooked or frozen to take home for later. I'm on Team Dumpling! Love all the different ingredients in these. I usually come here and order the lo mein with 3 toppings: wonton, dumplings and beef stew (+$2). The beef stew is so flavorful! This dish comes with a bowl of soup. If you're interested in tasting something different, try the fried fish skin. You can get a small amount as a three combination dish order or get a larger amount as an appetizer. Chili oil. They make and bottle their own homemade chili oil. It's good, so buy a bottle if you like it spicy. They also have a container on the table so you can add some to your dish. Cooking instructions for frozen wonton/ dumplings: Add them to boiling water. Do not cover. Turn heat to medium high. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Cook for 8 minutes. Service is quick and efficient. Ambiance. Red and black decor. Casual and sleek with red metal industrial chairs. A nice amount of seating. All tables are for 4 people. Seat yourself. You might have to share a table with others. Order at the counter and they will call your number when ready. There is a charge for credit cards so bring some cash. Congrats, Maxi!

The food is Good But the Bus girl is horrible Very impolite and should not work there.

This new location is set away from downtown flushing with less foot traffic and much easier to find parking. It is cafeteria style where you order and get a buzzer and collect your food when it's ready. We ordered the wonton noodles and true to their original storm they were huge and loaded with shrimp! We washed it down with a classic yin yeung milk tea plus coffee. Just know that there's an extra charge when paying with credit card so be sure to bring enough cash!

We really enjoyed our dishes! I had the classic wonton noodles and the wontons are huge! I appreciate how much wonton filling and how large the shrimp was in the wonton. Servers are friendly. You place your order at the counter and when your meal is ready you pick it up yourself at the counter. Restaurant is clean and I love the decor in this place - playful and fun.

Maxi Noodles 2 came to my work neighborhood and I'm so excited. The staff are friendly and mostly Cantonese speaking. The noodles are fresh and wontons and dumplings are plumply filled with pork and shrimp. It's flavorful but not salty. I don't feel super thirsty after the meal like at some Chinese places. It's a little on the pricey side but well worth it. This is now my once a week lunch spot.

Maxi Noodles is my favorite restaurant for eating wonton noodles. The wontons are large in size, very flavorful, and contain lots of shrimp. My go-to dish is the beef stew wonton noodles with dace fishballs. I make an effort to visit Maxi Noodles at least once or twice a week. In my opinion, if you're looking for the best wonton noodles in NYC, Maxi Noodles is the place to go.

Very happy to see this new location. Maxi's never disappoints. The food is just as good as ever. The wontons and dumplings are still HUGE. The curry fish balls are PACKED with flavor. The food is so good, my kids swear they are cooking in Maxi's kitchen lol. Definitely recommend

Full house this Sunday afternoon 11:30am waited for 20 minutes Plus 10 minutes waiting for the food. Three wonton noodle one curry fish ball taste 8points. Love the hk style Milk tea very rich taste must try.

When maxi noodle first was a pop up place , we loved it but their quality has diminished immensely. Their shrimps used to be so crunchy and now it clear to the taste that they put so much baking soda to make them plump. There's no bouncy shrimp texture anymore. We ordered the beef stew. I expect a decent quantity for $19. As seen in the picture , don't get it! It's a thick ass layer of lettuce on the bottom! At least 1.5-2inches thick! It's not flavorful and just not tasty! I will not be visiting them any longer .

Nice to have more food options closer to the outskirts of flushing. If you've had maxis noodles before, it is on par with quality and taste as the first location. I've had the wontons with egg noodles and beef stew with flat white noodles. We also tried their curry fish balls. Overall, the wontons were tasty and the noodles had a good chew. Broth was flavorful and the spicy oil adds nice depth. Beef stew was also soft and chewy as expected but good flavor. Overall, a nice addition to the area but nothing new. Doesn't mean I wouldn't come back on a cold day for a nice warm bowl of noodles. The price is a little high for me considering the options as I know there are lower prices for similar food in downtown flushing.

Sooo excited for this second location! No need to drive into the heart of Flushing and struggle with parking. Easy meter & residential parking. Stopped by to pick up dinner on the grand opening day! 10% discount. Much bigger location, about 7-8 tables of 4. The decor is so cute! Food is delicious! Limited menu but so many different possibilities. My only comment (lazy mom wish..less dishes), is that the container was a bit deeper to pour the soup in. Will definitely drag the family to dine in one day.

The food was delicious. We ordered the beef stew with wontons noodle soup. The wontons are delicious and the beef stew are tender. Like the self service. Clean and friendly.

Def a better location than the original, with more tables and space. I can order and eat a delicious lunch and be on my way. It's cafeteria style, with a pager, unlike the original. The people who work there are nice when explaining the options and how it works. The fact you can buy frozen wontons/dumplings to go is awesome!

Food is fantastic. It is self serving, no tip needed. We should have more restaurants like this

I love this place!!! The dumplings are flavorful and full of shrimp, and their chili oil is to die for. Their dace fishballs are also pretty good as well. I come here whenever I'm craving Cantonese style noodles. They're a pretty solid place overall.

This 2nd location is close to home. There are a few tables for eat in customers, however I opt to carry out and enjoy my Wonton and Dumplings at home. I am a huge fan of Imitation Shark Fin Soup and add $1 for the little nuggets of Fish Paste. I'm glad this location open and it's closer! Just like Maxi Noodle in Main Street Flushing, this sister location does not disappoint.

Their first location is better. The broth flavor is is lacking here. Still a solid Wonton Mein.

The wonton and the dumplings taste really really really salty, can't even bite. The portion is too small for its price. Overall not good.

Tasty wontons but the portion given and the price it is not recommended .The restaurant only take cash and except no credit card .

I was so excited to try Maxi's Noodles after all the buzz! Everything was spot on, great service, great location and great vibe!

Rude workers messing up my order, avoid, terrible opening too. Train them better please. Dirty place too. If you don't know how to take my order with manners then don't work

The same great food and service as the first. Always get their dumplings with egg noodles and a side of iced tea. Must go!!

Best noodles in nyc.. the food is amazing, definitely a go to spot to try with friends and family.. don't forget to take an order to go, aswell as a jar of the hot chili oil.. the restaurant has a very nice, cozy, family friendly ambiance, with amazing customer service .. the staff aswell as even maxi her self made it a wonderful experience.. can't wait to go back..

Great place to eat. The dumpling's and wonton's were amazing. Service was excellent and I recommend to go and eat there.

I was a fan of the original restaurant in flushing main street and it's great to see a small local business open up their second location! The quality of the food is still on par with the original and I haven't had any complaints about the saltiness of the wontons like some of the other reviews have said. The greatest combo still is wontons and the beef stew!!