NYC|Hunan Cafe 🌶️ Every Dish Shines—Including Stewed Turtle & Lamb!
Tucked away in Flushing, this unassuming spot delivers some of the most authentic and flavorful Hunanese cuisine in the city. From classic wok-tossed staples to bold, slow-simmered specialties, every dish tells a story of technique and taste. 🍳 Farmhouse Stir-Fry 🫑 $23 I asked for well-cooked peppers and pan-fried (not deep-fried) eggs—and the kitchen nailed it. Golden-edged eggs with a delicate crisp, absorbing sauce without greasiness. The pork—fat and lean in perfect balance—melts then firms up with each bite. With crispy starch sausage and wok-breath in every strand, this humble stir-fry is the ultimate rice thief. 🔥 Sizzling Triple Delicacy $21 Pork liver, kidney, and aorta—handled with skill, no off-flavors. Quick-fried to tender perfection under intense heat, coated in a spicy-savory glaze. Even better the next day—like next-level leftover pizza, Chinese-style. 🥦 Wok-Seared Cauliflower $16 Requested “soft,” and they delivered: just past crisp but still sweet and fibrous. Soaked in light sauce, each floret offers meaty satisfaction with gentle saltiness. A taste of home, no heavy seasoning needed. 🐢🐑 Hunan Duo: Turtle & Lamb $90 An uncommon pairing that works beautifully. Turtle is tender, almost chicken-like, with gelatinous edges; lamb is rich and creamy with a mild gaminess. Mildly spiced, deeply flavorful. Fresh cucumber cuts through the richness for perfect balance. A true Flushing gem where the wok is king, flavors run deep, and even special requests are handled with care. 📍 Hunan Cafe 137-40 Northern Blvd, Flushing, NY 11354 #HunanCafe #FlushingEats #NYCHunanFood #WokHei #ChineseComfor