WONDERFUL CHEF RESTAURANT
41-13 Kissena Blvd.
Flushing, NY 11355
461-1313, FAX 461-1785

CUISINE: Classical Cantonese with interesting presentations. Separate take out counter near entrance.

SEATING: Attractively decorated eating area with twinkling light ceiling. Back-lighted wall size photo of Hong Kong harbor adds atmosphere to comfortable booth and table seating arrangements.

HOURS: 7 days a week from 11am until 12pm.

PARKING: Near municipal lot. After 5pm, park in rear (off 41 Ave) and use rear entrance.

CREDIT CARDS: Pending until 2nd week of Jan. Currently cash only.

Newly opened by the Lee and Kam Tong families, this restaurant features a menu of unusual classic Cantonese cuisine. Let Susan, the charming hostess, describe the dishes or speak to the knowledgeable manager, Sam Lee.

Starters (appetizers) range from Aged Tofu through 24 items including sautéed mixed sausages and preserved vegetables priced from $1 to $6.95. Assorted congees and noodle soups as well as assorted noodles and Lo Meins Hong Kong style are listed. The shrimp are served Oriental style with the heads on ($6.95). Scallion Pancakes are $1.50.

Avail yourself of your favorite beverage from fresh juices to assorted teas. Beer and wine listed on the menu will be available shortly.

Although Wonton, Egg Drop and Hot & Sour soups are listed, try something different. Check out the Assorted Seafood with Bean Curd Soup or Yellow Chives & Dried Scallops Soup for a culinary adventure.

The most unusual entrée listings are the Rice In Bamboo ($6.50) delivered to the table in an interesting bamboo segment with a hinged top that opens to reveal one of nine choices. We chose the Chicken with Black Mushrooms on a bed of rice. Among the other exotic choices is Dried Duck with Preserved Vegetables or Frog in bite-size pieces.

The casseroles are other interesting choices. From a list of 15 we chose Beef in Satay Sauce over Fat Rice Noodles served in a handled heavy clay casserole. As a take out (pot included) we chose Frog with Ginger Sauce bedded on rice ($6.95). A tasty combination!

Duck, from Peking Style to Braised 1/2 or Whole, is always a favorite item. Seafood is an essential part of Cantonese cuisine and here there are live fish tanks (both fresh and sea water filled) from which you can select your meal of fish, lobsters, crabs, eel, shrimp etc. After your selection, your meal is prepared to order by Chef Wang Lee.

From Abalones to Shark Fin, this newest addition to the Flushing scene offers a real taste of classic Chinese cuisine. Enjoy a new taste adventure and tell Susan, the Hostess, that the Queens Tribune sent you.