Jando S.
Yelp
When it comes to food courts in Flushing, New World Mall (#1) tends to get all the love but I've always had a soft spot for New York Food Court. It has played second fiddle, despite being having same look and largely the same kind of food options. Yet there are some distinct things that separate it from the rest of the pack, which in some ways makes it unique in its own right.
Take for instance:
* They have their own (small) parking lot. Unlike the larger parking facility at New World Mall, this one is free. It's limited and there is constantly traffic issues all along Roosevelt, this is a big plus.
* They have some semblance of outdoor seating. Sure, it's not exactly clean nor does it smell so great, but this was a huge win during the pandemic. And it's covered as well!
* It's also above ground. This means cell reception is way easier and check-ins are actually possible for some of the stalls. It's also a guarantee that folks will be fiddling on their phones, while slurping up their food.
* On a whole, it's not nearly as crowded as the other food stalls. There is a good amount of seating and it's the perfect place for solo dining or a group meal. Peak times at New World Mall means I'm always having to look for a seat, where as I rarely have that problem here. Lines happen, but it's rarely a problem. Since the space isn't nearly as ginormous, it makes hearing for orders called out way easier.
* The pandemic wiped out many of the stalls here (#2), but many new spots have emerged, which still makes this place a destination for new eats.
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(#1) https://www.yelp.com/biz/new-world-mall-food-court-flushing
(#2) And most of the stalls everywhere ...