Time for another food round-up! Here are some highlights from recent food adventures in Astoria.
Roti Boti (27-09 21st St): Authentic and tasty Pakistani food. The restaurant was busy and I think it's safe to say we were the only non-Pakistani or Indian diners. We've been told that this place is a hotspot late at night with taxi drivers. And for good reason! You order at the counter from hot tray options and then can dine in if you want, which is what we opted for. The food was very good and reasonable prices - we had kofta kebab, chicken tikki masala, daal and of course rice, naan, and mango lassi to accompany it. Delicious and we will definitely be back for more!
Astor Bake Shop (12-23 Astoria Blvd): This cute off-the-beat coffee shop/bakery and brunch spot is quite a find! The chef-owner has worked at many of the big name restaurants in Manhattan and decided to venture out on his own with this bake shop. We came for brunch, but will definitely be back for coffee (roasted locally in Brooklyn) and sweet treats. For brunch we had an amazing egg/cheese/bacon sandwich and an unbelievable stuffed french toast with orange cream and fresh strawberries. A true hidden gem that we'll be frequenting often!
Jerusalem Pita House (25-15 30th Ave): This hole-in-the-wall middle eastern restaurant is a great find as well. You can't go wrong with their menu items - we've had falafel sandwiches and shawarma sandwiches so far and both were quite delicious! Perfectly seasoned and made with fresh veggies and hummus. When I'm not heading all the way to Little Egypt, I will definitely be fulfilling my middle eastern cravings here!
That's it for this time. Stay tuned for future adventures in eating our way through Astoria!
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