A family-run Elmhurst spot that grew out of home catering into one of Queens Boulevard's busiest Indonesian kitchens, known for coconut-marinated fried chicken and baby goat satay.
84-05 Queens Blvd Ste 1C, Elmhurst, NY 11373
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Weekend dinner service runs busy at Awang Kitchen: a Tripadvisor reviewer visiting on a Saturday around 8:15pm described walking into 'a busy restaurant' and 'as luck would have it' snagging 'the last available table,' indicating tables can run out during peak hours rather than a formal line forming.
Despite the crowding, service is reported as fast — reviewers note that even during busy weekend hours, hot plates arrive promptly. The restaurant, on the corner of Queens Boulevard and Broadway, takes reservations, which can help sidestep the Saturday-night table crunch.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Accepts reservations
Walk-ins: Walk-ins accepted; weekend evenings can be tight
Open daily 12:00pm-10:00pm
There's no reported formal wait list, but weekend evenings can mean no open tables — a Tripadvisor reviewer described snagging 'the last available table' on a Saturday around 8:15pm.
Yes, Awang Kitchen accepts reservations alongside takeout and delivery, per its restaurant listing.
Walk-ins are common, though on busy weekend nights seating can be tight, so calling ahead or reserving is a safer bet.
Sources: Tripadvisor - Awang Kitchen · Yelp - Awang Kitchen