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Flushing
Flushing is the center of pan-Asian commercial, residential and
social life in New York City and the entire Eastern Seaboard.
The former Dutch and English colonial settlement is currently
home to Little Taiwan and K-Town along with large Afghan,
Bangladeshi, Indian, Mainland Chinese, Southeast Asian and
Spanish-speaking influences.
The neighborhood’s heart is the hustling-and-bustling Main
Street, which features hotels, markets, restaurants, stores and
a seemingly constant flow of pedestrians. The area is easily
accessible via the 7 train and LIRR, which both run to Midtown
Manhattan. Add a botanical garden, parks, and theaters, and
it’s a great place to play. It’s also a great place to dine, hosting
regional cuisines from every corner of the globe.
For a quick bite, stop by classic bakeries such as Apollo Bakery,
Taipan Bakery or Fay Da Bakery for piping hot roast pork
buns, Portuguese custard tarts and other delicious goods. Feast
on more than 100 types of dumplings at the famous Dumpling
Galaxy in Arcadia Mall or to please the whole family, visit the
famous food courts for a dizzying number of food stalls located
within other malls such as New York Food Court, New World
Mall, Hong Kong Supermarket, and Queens Crossing. For
a most charming retreat in the heart of the neighborhood, explore
elegant tea houses such as Prince Tea House or Fang Gourmet
Tea for tea tastings. Or catch the bubble tea wave at branches of
international powerhouses such as CoCo, Kung Fu Xiao Long
Bao and Happy Lemon.