Sifu Chio

"Sifu Chio is a Cantonese restaurant specializing in wontons and lo mein noodles, and they make one of the most delicious bowls of wonton noodle soup in New York. There are many wonton options at this Flushing spot, but my favorite is the dumpling trio lo mein, which has pork wontons, shrimp wontons, and shrimp and watercress wontons in broth with springy egg noodles. At first glance, the large puffy fried wontons may look like any other, but they’re in a class of their own⁠ - airy and crispy, filled with plump shrimp, and served with a tangy and sweet dip that you’ll want to douse over the entire dish." - diana kuan

"New York has the largest population of Chinese Americans and native-born Chinese and of any city in the United States, and Queens is the borough with the highest percentage—more than 10 percent of its residents are of Chinese descent. It's not surprising, then, that intrepid foodies often pass over Manhattan's Chinatown for the bigger one in Flushing when they want a taste of authentic Chinese cooking. Most of the top-rated restaurants are located near the intersection of Main Street and Roosevelt Avenue, and also on Prince Street, which runs parallel to Main, one block to its west. Standouts include Guan Fu ( 39-16 Prince St. ), which serves Sichuan fare in an upscale setting; Fu Run( 40-09 Prince St. ), specializing in the cuisine of the Dongbei region; and Tian Jin Dumpling House ( 41-28 Main St. ), one of Flushing's best places for dumplings in a field crowded with competitors."

"This Cantonese restaurant specializing in wontons and lo mein noodles makes one of the best bowls of wonton noodle soup in New York. There are many wonton options at this Flushing spot, but my favorite is the dumpling trio lo mein, which has pork wontons, shrimp wontons, and shrimp and watercress wontons in broth with springy egg noodles. At first glance, the large puffy fried wontons may look like any other, but they’re in a class of their own⁠—airy and crispy, filled with plump shrimp, and served with a tangy and sweet dip that you’ll want to douse over the entire dish. Food Rundown Dumpling Trio Lo Mein (HK Style) If you have a hard time deciding which wontons to get here, opt for the Dumpling Trio Lo Mein, which lets you sample the pork, shrimp, and shrimp-and-watercress dumplings in a single bowl. The plump, juicy wontons all have a high filling-to-dough ratio, the egg noodles are thin and springy like Hong Kong-style noodles should be, and the broth is served on the side, allowing you to add the noodles at the last minute to retain their firmness. Fried Shrimp Wontons Yes, fried wontons are more Chinese-American than traditional Chinese, but it’s hard to pass up these airy and extra crispy wontons. You get 12 that are full of plump shrimp, with a tangy sweet and sour dip on the side. These are perfect as a takeout snack or as an appetizer to one of the noodle soups on the menu. Fish Balls If you’re craving Cantonese fish balls that taste homemade instead of thawed from a package, try the ones here. You can get them served just in broth, with noodles and broth on the side, or directly in broth with noodles. The broth is light and comforting, exactly how a Cantonese mom would make it. Fish Congee This is one of our favorite spots in Flushing to get a piping hot bowl of congee on a cold day. The fish congee has large pieces of carp filet, and the rice is slow cooked the traditional way (to the point of almost falling apart) with a creamy consistency." - Diana Kuan