$16 for a Whole Deep-Sea Giant Squid?! Little Neck Residents Are Spoil

On a weekend visit to Little Neck to look at houses, I stumbled upon this 4.7-star Thai restaurant, Prode. Their menu is divine from appetizers to desserts! I had no idea Queens had such a delicious spot outside of Flushing! I realized my knowledge of Queens cuisine was way too limited. The decor is exquisite, and the staff is incredibly gentle. This is a hidden gem with both beauty and substance, just waiting to be discovered! 🌟 Grilled Squid 🦑 $16 The same dish in Manhattan costs $45, but here, you get a main-course portion for just $16! The snow-white, tender meat is so succulent it shines. The emerald green sauce, mixed with a special blend of chili, cilantro, and lime, is tangy and refreshing. The squid is so crispy and bouncy it feels like it’s dancing in your mouth! Can you imagine me drooling over the pictures of this dish even after getting home? 💜 Dreamy Drink I named it "Fairy Princess Lemonade." Just ask for lemonade and show the waiter my picture. The cardamom juice creates a stunning pinkish-purple gradient, like holding a cup of the Milky Way. The sweet and tangy flavors with a hint of mysterious fruit aroma are perfect for a fairy like me. 🍍 Carb Bomb Beef Pineapple Fried Rice 👑 $20 The beef is so abundant it seems to take up half the dish! The fried rice is layered with eggs, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots, with a pleasant crunch from cashews. The surprise of finding pineapple chunks transports you to a tropical rainforest! 🥥 Soul-Transporting Soup Galangal Tom Kha Soup with Chicken 🥣 $24 When the pot arrived, I was stunned. The aroma of bubbling spices mixed with coconut milk was intoxicating. The lemongrass and galangal create an authentic Thai street food vibe. Jasmine rice soaked in the soup absorbs the coconut flavor, and the chicken and straw mushrooms are tender and smooth. 🐟 Mind-Blowing Dish Kaffir Lime Volcano Crispy Fish 🌋 $40 I’m a genius at naming dishes! The original name is "Three Flavor Sauce Fish" (chili and tamarind sauce). If I hadn’t let the waiter recommend it, I would never have thought to order this. The fish skin is crispy like a potato chip, and the flesh flakes off with a "crunch" when pierced with chopsticks. The rich sauce is a perfect blend of sour, spicy, and savory flavors that hit the spot! Highly recommended! 🌈 Classic Dessert Mango Sticky Rice 🥭 $12 The mango is sliced into crescent moons, and the slightly sour fruit pairs perfectly with the glutinous rice sprinkled with crispy rice grains. Drizzle with a bit of salty-sweet coconut cream, and the warm rice with crispy rice and coconut milk enhances the mango’s juicy tanginess. All the flavors explode in your mouth! I even packed another serving to go. Key Point: If you order what I did, the staff will definitely think you’re a food connoisseur!👇 Green Squid + Three Sauce Fish + Coconut Chicken + Mango Rice = The Ultimate Combo💥 #MySpringDelights #NYCExploration #GlobalFoodReviewContest #ThaiCuisine #NYCFoodie