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A family-run halal kitchen
We're a small family-run Indonesian spot on Whitney Avenue, and the entire menu is halal. We've been in the neighborhood for 14 years.
Dine-In Seating & Private Events
We have extra dine-in seating available in the basement for parties and private events.
Oxtail soup and soto Betawi
Get the House Oxtail Soup if you want something warm and rich. The Soto Betawi is the other bowl we'd send you to.
Shumai Bandung
Steamed fish cakes, tofu, egg, potatoes, bitter melon, and cabbage, topped with savory peanut sauce.
Nasi bungkus
It comes with a coconut jackfruit corn fritter, potato chips balado and fried tofu. It's spicy, so ask us and we'll steer you right.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
Asian Taste 86 is known for Indonesian food. Our most popular dishes include:
- Chicken Satay: Five skewers of grilled marinated chicken topped with rich peanut sauce.
- Rendang Over Rice: Traditional slow cooked beef in coconut gravy sauce, served with egg in chili and vegetables.
- Java Fried Rice: Stir fried rice with shrimp paste sauce and an egg on top, with a choice of chicken, tofu, or vegetables.
- Batagor: An assortment of fried fish cake, tofu, wonton, and French fries, served with a spicy sweet chili peanut sauce.
- Soto Betawi: Traditional Betawi coconut beef soup with tomato, potato, and emping crackers, served with rice.
- Steak Java: Grilled 9 oz. rib eye steak, Indonesian style, with sweet chili soy sauce, served with peas, carrot, and rice.
Check out our full menu.
What are you known for?
We’re known for halal Indonesian cooking in Flushing, including beef rendang, chicken satay, Java-style fried rice, and grilled seafood.
- Asian Food: Indonesian rice dishes, grilled meats, noodle bowls, and Japanese bites bring together hearty meals and smaller snacks. Examples include Nasi Bungkus Rendang, Java Combo Fried Rice (Nasi Goreng Combo), Chicken Satay, House Yaki Udon, and Takoyaki.
- Indonesian Food: Expect Indonesian favorites ranging from beef rendang and smashed fried chicken to satay, coconut rice, and lamb curry. Examples include Beef Rendang Only, Smashed Fried Chicken, Chicken Satay, Coconut Rice, and Lamb Curry (Gulai Kambing).
- Vegetarian Food: Vegetable snacks, tofu, soybean patties, egg dishes, and rice sides share space with sweet mung bean and sticky rice desserts. Examples include Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls, Tahu Gejrot, Soybean Patty, Egg Balado, Mung Bean Porridge (Bubur Kacang Ijo), and Black Sticky Rice Pudding.
- Chicken: Chicken comes grilled, smashed and fried, skewered as satay, or served in soups, noodles, and rice meals. Examples include Grilled Chicken, Smashed Fried Chicken, Chicken Satay, Yellow Chicken Soup, Java Fried Noodles Chicken, and Nasi Pecel Ayam Penyet.
- Soups: Warming bowls feature beef, oxtail, chicken, or mixed meatballs, alongside tangy tamarind soup and noodle options. Examples include House Beef Soup, House Oxtail Soup, Yellow Chicken Soup, Mixed Meat Ball Soup, Tamarind Soup, and Soto Noodles.
Additionally, explore Seafood, Noodles, Drinks, Fish, Japanese Food, Salads, and Tea.
Do you offer catering?
Yes! Asian Taste 86 offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.
Visit our catering page for more information.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Elmhurst, Corona, North Corona, Brooklyn Manor, Jackson Heights, Rego Park, East Elmhurst, New York, Woodside, Queens, Willets Point, Middle Village, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, LaGuardia Airport, Forest Hills, Manhattan, Sunnyside (Queens), Maspeth, Forest Park, and Ridgewood.
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