San Wei - Queens Center Mall

San Wei is a nice addition to the Queens Center Mall food scene if you’re craving casual Chinese food. I stopped by recently and had a pretty decent overall experience. The menu offers a good variety of Chinese staples, and the pricing is fair for the portion sizes and mall location. We tried a few different items to get a feel for the place. The dumplings were one of the highlights fresh, flavorful, and nicely cooked. I also ordered a single dish set, which came with a generous portion of rice and a main dish. I chose the San Wei rice and Bang Bang shrimp. The rice was tasty, warm, and comforting, but the shrimp unfortunately fell a little flat in flavour, it looked promising but lacked the punch I was hoping for. We also ordered the pork belly baos. The pork belly itself was actually quite good well-seasoned with a nice balance of fat and lean meat. However, the bao bun was on the dry side and started to fall apart when we picked it up, which took away from the overall experience of that dish. What stood out aside from the food was the staff. The employees were friendly, attentive, and helpful in explaining menu options. Service was fast and smooth, even with a steady flow of customers. While a few items could use some improvement, San Wei offers a satisfying, quick, and convenient Chinese meal for anyone spending time at the mall. It’s a solid spot if you’re in the area and want something more flavorful than your usual food court fare. I’d definitely consider coming back to try more from the menu.

Was intrigued by this new addition to the mall so we had to try it. The cashier, who was also the lady that cut our pastrami was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We had a bunch of questions and she was able to answer all of them well. I ordered a three protein combination bowl with San Wei rice, pastrami, short ribs and sweet & sour pork belly. This was a great value for the price. I really enjoyed the pork belly. It was tasty and tender and really flavorful. The pastrami was good, but odd combo as an Asian style bowl. Our least favorite was the short ribs. It was like a beef stew style protein with carrots and potatoes. The San Wei rice was definitely a better choice than plain white rice. The second item I ordered was beef soup with hand pulled noodle. This was disappointing. The pro: I really liked the hand pulled noodles-- it was bouncy and chewy. The big con: the soup wasn't really a soup instead it was a whole wad of oil and cilantro. It was really oily and not enjoyable. It also didn't come with the a choy like it said.

I recently had the beef noodle soup at San Wei. While the soup itself was flavorful, the beef was quite chewy, which was a bit disappointing. The portion size was also a bit smaller than I expected for the price. Overall, the service was friendly and efficient. If you're looking for a quick and affordable meal, San Wei is a decent option, but I would recommend trying a different dish or exploring other restaurants in the area.

The staff is very kind and welcoming. I bought their Chongqing noodles without the pork. It was very flavorful and spicy which I enjoyed. I ordered the lychee jasmine tea which wasn’t to my liking but the manager was very accommodating and offered to make me a whole new one, the pomegranate jasmine tea which tasted so much better. Would definitely come here again!

This is our second time here - got ramen both times. The first time was tonkatsu ramen and today was miso ramen (bottom bowl in picture). For $13 food court food, it’s on point and it hasn’t disappointed us so far. The tonkatsu broth was creamy. The miso broth had a mild miso flavoring, which works well for kids. The amount of noodles in the bowl was fair. There was also two pieces of char sui in the bowl which was thin cut and tender. We also tried their Shanghai chicken noodles today (chili oils on the side due to allergies in the group, top bowl in the picture). You can get it with a chicken leg but we were sharing with kids and it would’ve been too messy so we got chicken pieces instead. I wished the chicken pieces were crispy/made to order. They were like General Tso chicken but smaller bites and no sauce. The noodles were basically soy sauce noodles, nothing too impressive. The chili oils helped to add a kick but for $13 I would rather go with their ramen options. We made it a combo to get a drink and spring rolls. The actual combo is a fountain soda but you can change it to a tea drink and pay the difference on the drink. The spring rolls were standard fried spring rolls - crunchy and that’s about it. For the drink we got Jasmine Limeaide. I could taste the jasmine tea well. They added hand crushed lime slices and lime juice. Overall a nice light drink. This is our third time getting a tea drink from them and I do believe they added too much ice in their cups as standard practice and not based on the people who made the drink like I had hoped (especially for $6-8 a cup). Over all a good experience especially for food court food.

their pork and chive dumplings are so good. they have an extensive tea selection and it’s also really good. highly recommend anyone around the area who is looking for something good to eat to stop by San Wei. not pictured here was the churro and ice cream combo we got (super good too!)

This was a great experience! The guys had great spirit and the portions are very good size. I had brown rice, very well prepared and seasoned. The pork ribs excellent, nothing left of the bone, because tender ribs mean no meat on the bone, all in my stomach! (-: They also have this Coca Cola chicken, it’s got a sweet flavor and the chicken is cooked very tender! It was first time eating at SAN WEI, I really enjoyed the food! The friendly service made a great experience, I will definitely have it again. Nelson assisted me and he has really great customer service skills, very informative, friendly! Great job! He also mentioned the location at Grand Central Station! Thanks!

I’ve eaten here twice now. The staff is incredibly friendly. The noodles are exactly the way you would find them in China but here’s the kicker: they got a pastrami sandwich that’s to die for. A Chinese noodle place that has some of the best pastrami I’ve ever tasted. Who would’ve thought? Regardless if you’re here for the noodles or the pastrami you will always be greeted with a smile and a friendly staff. Will be coming back here again real soon. Can’t stop raving about the pastrami.

First off don't leave without getting a drink there drinks are really good especially the Superfruit tea I get it every time. And the ambience is pleasing to look at to.

Let me start by saying that the iconic Katz's pastrami sandwich is maybe my all-time favorite meat between two pieces of bread anywhere. Tbh, they don't even have a very good rye bread imho, but the meat is just always on point. Slather a spoonful of mustard and I'm happy. Hearing all the craziness about this Chinese food court stall inside Queens Center Mall selling one of the best traditional pastrami sandwich in NYC, I had to come check it out asap. With cautious optimism, I prayed that Queens finally has a worthy option for this NYC Jewish deli staple. For $18.95 + tax, you are given half pound of cured beef brisket with your sandwich. I had asked if they used the navel section like Katz's Deli, but the servers clearly did not know. Regardless, the pastrami they are serving may be some of the best in NYC. For comparison purposes, at the time of this write up, Katz's pastrami sandwich is $28.95 and maybe 3/4 of a pound. For starters, they cut it as thick, possibly thicker than Katz's Deli. The female server certainly doesn't have the knife skills of the cutters at Katz's, but did a decent job. Personally, I prefer a thick cut because it retains moisture better. That is the case here as well, leading to very juicy pieces of meat. Let's talk about tenderness, this was one of the most fall apart tender pieces of pastrami I had in recent memory. Certainly better than the dry chewy leather I had from 2nd Avenue Deli last week. Or the sad excuse of a pastrami sandwich from Pastrami Queen when I visited a few months back. Anyway, I don't want to make this sandwich sound like it was perfect. Taste-wise, this sandwich lacks the depth of flavor that Katz's famous pastrami always delivers. That intense peppery and slightly smokiness felt missing a bit. Also, what I had looked like toasted white bread, not rye bread. I'm not 100% sure, but it was different than what I prefer. With that said, I'm still saying that this is a solid pastrami sandwich all around. One good enough that I would come specifically for when craving strikes. For $11.95 instead, you can get chopped up pastrami on three Chinese steamed lotus buns. Some of my friends preferred that option, but the buns were just too over-steamed and mushy for me. They also have an Unlimited All You Can Fit Box for 11.95 that is a crazy bargain. I got one to bring home just for the hell of it. Here is what I got - a whole braised pork hock, two roast pork spare ribs, a scoop of soy braised pork belly, napa cabbage with preserved vegetables, and two scoops of chicken & broccoli (only thing I would skip). The various items were all decent and enough for three meals. As for other products they carry, the chive & pork dumplings were $12.49 for 10 pieces. For a frequent visitor to Flushing like myself, that seems extremely expensive. However, the quality was not bad. On the other hand, the dandan noodles ($11.99) were definitely not up to par. It looked more like a soup noodle with so much sauce, way too much. Flavor was alright, but the noodles were a bit overcooked. Btw, the taro milkshake was actually quite good. Long story short, don't come for the Chinese food. It's in a mall food court after all. Why not drive 10 minutes to Flushing for the real thing at a better price? With that said, do come here for what I consider an excellent pastrami sandwich that has been missing in Queens for a long time. Imho, it is better than anything available in Queens and better than most anywhere around NYC as well.

I saw this open months ago and reviews said the pastrami was great.. hm a Chinese place serving pastrami .. lil odd.. intrigued.. must check it out when I'm in the area... I got the 2 item with sides.. pastrami/pork belly with Napa cabbage and corn with San Wei rice.$17? I don't remember.. The portion is decent.. I had one taste of the pastrami and a tiny sample of the cabbage .. at the mall and then threw away all the cabbage cuz it was too salty and saucy for me and I didn't want it mixed with the other food since I wasn't going to eat it right away while I had to carry it. The corn reminds me of.. canned corn? Which I haven't had since I was a child, it tasted very buttery. I don't like canned food.. it didn't taste bad but it's corn u know. Corn hardly ever tastes bad. The pastrami .. I reheated it in the oven really quickly .. just to warm it up. I added mustard on the side and it was better. It looks like pastrami .. but it maybe needs more fat? Was lacking hmm spices? It's okay. I'm not a fan of pastrami but L just thought it was strange I guess.. It's just weird in a bowl mixed with other flavors. It's not bad but I dunno if it's as good as others said it was. I wouldn't rush to the mall for it. Though seeing what the mall food court has to offer.. it's not a bad option but I rarely ever go to the Queens mall, especially the food court. The pork belly was fine. The rice wasn't bad but it had all this strange seasoning. I should've stuck with white rice ... I didn't finish the whole platter thing even though I ate a lil for a few days. The lady working at the front seemed nice.

1st time customer... Venue inside the food court. My friend ordered the Dan Dan noodles, (mild spice) and pomegranate jasmine tea (comes with jelly and ice). She thought the spice level was enough and enjoyed her beverage (16-oz cup). I ordered the pork & chive dumplings with chili oil and a side of peanut sauce. I didn't taste the chives, perhaps overpowered by chili oil. Peanut sauce (made with tahini) was thick. I didn't care for the peanut sauce which I hoped would pair with the dumplings. Also, I ordered a medium (12-oz) Sprite which was good.

Great service, authentic food, good location - in the Queens Center mall! Recommend it!!

Was intrigued by this new addition to the mall so we had to try it. The cashier, who was also the lady that cut our pastrami was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We had a bunch of questions and she was able to answer all of them well. I ordered a three protein combination bowl with San Wei rice, pastrami, short ribs and sweet & sour pork belly. This was a great value for the price. I really enjoyed the pork belly. It was tasty and tender and really flavorful. The pastrami was good, but odd combo as an Asian style bowl. Our least favorite was the short ribs. It was like a beef stew style protein with carrots and potatoes. The San Wei rice was definitely a better choice than plain white rice. The second item I ordered was beef soup with hand pulled noodle. This was disappointing. The pro: I really liked the hand pulled noodles-- it was bouncy and chewy. The big con: the soup wasn't really a soup instead it was a whole wad of oil and cilantro. It was really oily and not enjoyable. It also didn't come with the a choy like it said.

This is the second time I visit Sanwei. They added a couple new options, including rice box and Dan dan noodles. Those are great and they also have decent portion size.

This just opened up in the Queens Center mall food court. The seating is all food court seating. The stall looks clean and bright. When I walked up to the counter, there is a touch pad kiosk that you can order from. After some deliberation, I ordered the beef noodle soup with hand-pulled noodles and a shoyu tamago (Japanese Soy Sauce egg). I entered my number and waited for them to call my number. The server who handed me the food was polite and professional. Overall for a mall food court beef noodle soup it wasn't bad. The soup was a bit bland but a with a touch of heat. There were some tender pieces of beef in the soup. Usually the vegetable they include is bok choy but they had romaine lettuce instead. The egg was disappointing. I expected a soft runny center and it was basically a bland tasting hard boiled egg. The hand pulled noodle wasn't bad. I watched them make it and the person didn't really look like an expert. There were three long thick noodles in the soup. The consistency was all over the place. I understand that hand pulled means that there are some parts will be thicker than others but one of the noodles which was thinner was softer than another one that was firmer and had a better chew. Not bad, there's lots of things to try. I hope this place does well.

Pretty cool addition to food court! The pastrami bowl was a nice twist. Ramen bowls are plz

The pulled noodles was good. They gave a lot that I couldn't finish it. I like that about a restaurant because I know I will be coming back for this reason. The dumplings that have chicken was okay. I am very particular with chicken, it has nothing to do with their food. The chive and dumpling was great. No problem and a good quality. The three combo rice with pastrami was good and a lot. Staffs are super nice and understands the customer's needs Oh also the containers are very sturdy and can be reused for other purposes.

Soup flavor is great, bubble tea was flavorful and service was fast , recommend for people that likes soup

Any sign that reads "World's Best" should be taken with a grain of salt, especially if it's in a mall food court. And even more so if it's World's Best Pastrami (since that's Katz's of course). And way more so still if it's a hand pulled noodle shop. Amazingly it's not too far from the truth. It's not taking the #1 spot from Katz's, but it could well be number 2 and it's definitely in the top 5. Yes. Seriously. It's hand cut to order and wonderfully fatty and tasty. I have no idea why it's here but who am I to complain, especially since it's not all that expensive. (Now all they need is some Dr. Brown crème soda.)

I Ask for a drink, on top of the 5 mn wait time they give me the wrong drink. i told them this is not what i ask for they keep telling me to taste it so they can make me a new one. Server Lovejit S

The staff was nice ordered the fresh lemonade,pastrami sandwich and dumplings. It was so good will definitely come back.

noodles with just spicy water? wow. the picture speaks for itself. Made even worse by the fact there is no phone number to call and no way to rectify the situation after you leave.

I had gotten the Dan Dan soup with the original boba, the noodles were hard and I had ordered it extra spicy but when it came out there wasn't much flavor to it. The boba tea had a funky taste and the pearls were also hard. The waiting time was around 10 minutes, the food looked better than it tasted and I payed 20$ in total for the meal.

very good beef soup noodle and the beef is really flavory and tender!. Their San Wei mixed noodle is a must try! I also like the churro fries ice cream.

Food is amazing service is top of the chart thank you I love the 3 meat combination if I could I'd eat San Wei for the rest of my life everyday I would seriously and there spicy oil is top tier I really recommend great to feed a family of 3 off one plate

Amazing hand-pulled noodle! Wonderful avocado slush! My friend tried the pastrami and he said it is unbelievable. It now gives me the reason to come to the mall.