Best Hidden Gem, Locals Only in Queens — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

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by overall quality

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Rank 1.
Eaterniti Burmese Street Food
burmese · asian · 89-30 Queens Blvd
5.0 across 166 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G5.0T4.6Y4.8MS
Google5.0(166)Yelp4.8(26)Tripadvisor4.6(37)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 2.
Maison Provence Restaurant
french · brunch · Brooklyn
5.0 across 816 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #30 of 7,759 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
23 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.9MS
Google5.0(816)Yelp4.9(34)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Butcher Grill House
steak-house · Brooklyn
4.9 across 321 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
24 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TY5.0MS
Google4.9(321)Yelp5.0(249)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
787 Coffee
coffee-shop · cafe · Brooklyn
4.9 across 2.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
22 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 18:30G4.9T4.6Y4.8MS
Google4.9(2.9k)Yelp4.8(20)Tripadvisor4.6(15)
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Rank 5.
Ler Lers
thai · Brooklyn
4.9 across 2.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
23 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9TY4.6MS
Google4.9(2.4k)Yelp4.6(39)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Nabhya Indian Restaurant
indian · Kew Gardens
4.8 across 234 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #7 of 38 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 21:30G4.8T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.8(234)Yelp4.7(43)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 7.
Stellar Pokhara NYC
Forest Hills
4.9 across 256 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T4.4Y4.3MSFB5.0
Google4.9(256)Yelp4.3(72)Tripadvisor4.4(65)Facebook5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 8.
Prime No 7
korean · sushi · Astoria
4.9 across 2.5k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.9TY4.4MS
Google4.9(2.5k)Yelp4.4(70)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Cafe Bossa
cafe · coffee-shop · Brooklyn
4.9 across 163 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
23 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 17:00G4.9T3.2Y5.0MS
Google4.9(163)Yelp5.0(82)Tripadvisor3.2(5)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 10.
Rafaelis Palace
family · banquet-hall · Forest Hills
4.9 across 197 Google reviews; ranked #35 of 210 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9T5.0Y4.1MS
Google4.9(197)Yelp4.1(15)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Best Hidden Gem, Locals Only in Queens — Harry's ten

Tell Harry what you fancy. Ten places worth leaving the house for. Harry reads the review-site noise, spots the tourist traps, and hands over a shortlist before the kettle's boiled.

Be honest with him. He doesn't judge.

Places

by overall quality

Worth sharing

Send these ten to whoever’s asking where to eat.

Post on X

Sort

Rank 1.
Eaterniti Burmese Street Food
burmese · asian · 89-30 Queens Blvd
5.0 across 166 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
11 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 11:00 — 20:30G5.0T4.6Y4.8MS
Google5.0(166)Yelp4.8(26)Tripadvisor4.6(37)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 2.
Maison Provence Restaurant
french · brunch · Brooklyn
5.0 across 816 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #30 of 7,759 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
23 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 22:00G5.0TY4.9MS
Google5.0(816)Yelp4.9(34)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 3.
Butcher Grill House
steak-house · Brooklyn
4.9 across 321 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
24 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 17:00 — 22:30G4.9TY5.0MS
Google4.9(321)Yelp5.0(249)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 4.
787 Coffee
coffee-shop · cafe · Brooklyn
4.9 across 2.9k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
22 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 07:00 — 18:30G4.9T4.6Y4.8MS
Google4.9(2.9k)Yelp4.8(20)Tripadvisor4.6(15)
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Rank 5.
Ler Lers
thai · Brooklyn
4.9 across 2.4k Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
23 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9TY4.6MS
Google4.9(2.4k)Yelp4.6(39)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 6.
Nabhya Indian Restaurant
indian · Kew Gardens
4.8 across 234 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; ranked #7 of 38 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 16:00 — 21:30G4.8T5.0Y4.7MS
Google4.8(234)Yelp4.7(43)Tripadvisor5.0(2)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 7.
Stellar Pokhara NYC
Forest Hills
4.9 across 256 Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
7 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 11:30 — 22:00G4.9T4.4Y4.3MSFB5.0
Google4.9(256)Yelp4.3(72)Tripadvisor4.4(65)Facebook5.0(1)
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
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Rank 8.
Prime No 7
korean · sushi · Astoria
4.9 across 2.5k Google reviews; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
19 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 00:00G4.9TY4.4MS
Google4.9(2.5k)Yelp4.4(70)Tripadvisornot on tripadvisor2/ 3 sources
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Rank 9.
Cafe Bossa
cafe · coffee-shop · Brooklyn
4.9 across 163 Google reviews, and Yelp lands in the same place; fairly priced for what it is.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
23 min · $$ · ClosedToday · 07:30 — 17:00G4.9T3.2Y5.0MS
Google4.9(163)Yelp5.0(82)Tripadvisor3.2(5)
- Google's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningGoogle's into it. Tripadvisor isn't. Locals are louder here.
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Rank 10.
Rafaelis Palace
family · banquet-hall · Forest Hills
4.9 across 197 Google reviews; ranked #35 of 210 locally on Tripadvisor.
Harry HungryHarry's headline verdict, 0–100. How good the place actually is, once the loud reviews and the timid critics have cancelled each other out.
Worth ItWorth-It Score, 0–100. Whether the bill is fair for what lands on the table. High means good value; low means you're paying for the postcode.
Verdict: Smart Spend
6 min · $$ · Open nowToday · 12:00 — 23:00G4.9T5.0Y4.1MS
Google4.9(197)Yelp4.1(15)Tripadvisor5.0(3)
- Google is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
- Almost nobody's been. The ones who have can't shut up about it. Worth getting in before the crowd finds it.
WarningGoogle is clapping. Yelp is sulking. Harry split the difference.
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Summaries are generated from the available evidence and may be editorially reviewed. They are not direct quotations.

Best Hidden Gem, Locals Only in Queens — Harry's ten

Eaterniti Burmese Street Food

Maison Provence RestaurantH★★

Butcher Grill HouseH★★

787 CoffeeH★

Ler LersH★

Nabhya Indian Restaurant

Stellar Pokhara NYCH★

Prime No 7H★

Cafe Bossa

Rafaelis Palace

Best Hidden Gem, Locals Only in Queens — Harry's ten

Eaterniti Burmese Street Food

Maison Provence RestaurantH★★

Butcher Grill HouseH★★

787 CoffeeH★

Ler LersH★

Nabhya Indian Restaurant

Stellar Pokhara NYCH★

Prime No 7H★

Cafe Bossa

Rafaelis Palace

Maison Provence Restaurant

Butcher Grill House

787 Coffee

Ler Lers

Stellar Pokhara NYC

Prime No 7

Maison Provence Restaurant

Butcher Grill House

787 Coffee

Ler Lers

Stellar Pokhara NYC

Prime No 7