New York | Hunan Cafe

Big Plate of Cauliflower 🥬 $16 🎢🍃When I ordered, I specifically requested “a bit softer,” and the kitchen nailed the “softness.” It wasn’t mushy but just past the crunch, still retaining the cauliflower’s natural sweetness and fibrous texture. The cauliflower, soaked in the sauce, has a meaty, full-bodied texture, with each bite releasing a subtle savory flavor. The seasoning is homestyle, not relying on heavy spice or salt, but winning with the wok’s essence and the vegetable’s natural sweetness. Eating it feels like being at home, where you can quietly enjoy half a plate without needing strong flavors. 🍲 Hunan Duo 🍖 $90 🎢🍃This combination is rare but surprisingly harmonious. The soft-shelled turtle has no muddy taste, with tender and chewy edges and delicate, closely packed meat that feels a bit like chicken. The lamb with skin is soft and fatty, with a slight dairy flavor as the fat melts in your mouth, while the lean parts are moist and not tough. The overall spiciness is moderate, following the rich-flavored Hunan cuisine route with just the right amount of heat. 🎢🍃 The cucumber’s sweetness and crunch perfectly balance the richness of the turtle and lamb, making the dish more balanced in flavor. 🍖 Hunan Cafe 📌 137-40 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 #NewYorkLife #NYCFood 🌆✨