Yin Lau

As someone who lived and worked in Hong Kong, I can genuinely attest to the quality and authenticity of Maxi's Noodles. This place is the real deal. The star of the show is, without a doubt, the Wonton Noodles. The noodles themselves are perfectly springy with a great bite, but the wontons are what truly set them apart. They are generously large, packed full of succulent shrimp, and are nothing like the typical, smaller wontons you find elsewhere in NYC. This is Maxi's signature, and we love it. We started with the Curry Fish Balls, and they instantly transported me back to the streets of HK. They were perfectly bouncy and soaked in a fragrant, savory curry sauce that was absolutely addictive. Our family keeps coming back to explore the rest of the extensive menu: My father swears by the Ja Jiang Mein. I always get the Imitation Shark Fin Soup with dace fish on top. I can taste that the soup has been stewed with dried flounder, pork, and finished w yellow chives, is incredibly umami, deep and authentic. Even our vegan friends are covered! The Stewed Mushroom Noodle Soup features thick, fat, and incredibly flavorful mushrooms. We devoured the fried wontons and my mom loves the Beef Stew with Tendon since its not tough and a tender chew. The heart of the operation is Maxi herself. If you do get to see her, her passionate energy is infectious. You can tell she puts her soul into the restaurant, whether she’s manning the counter, rolling up her sleeves wrapping her famous wontons. This is a special restaurant that truly cares about its craft. Highly recommended!

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Christine S

One of my favorites spots to eat at when in Flushing. Their wontons are massive. I always order the wonton beef tendon noodle soup with flat rice noodle. Drinking everything down with their honey lemon drink is just as refreshing. Seats here are limited and there is no restroom to use at this location. You can pay with cash or credit. I have also bought their frozen wontons to make at home.

Thao Tran

must try spot when it comes to wonton noodle soup! I love the simple broth, the perfectly cooked egg noodle, the plump wonton bites. Can’t wait to come again.

Nerissa Maria Ward

The most incredible noodle soup I've had in a while, and the price makes it even more enjoyable. The wontons, dumplings and fish ball size is on another level, stuffed with meat, and seafood. Definitely looking to go back when I visit NYC again

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Wattanachai CH

The braised beef melts in your mouth, and the dumplings are packed and flavorful. But the real winner for me is the dry egg noodles sooo good! 🫶🏻 Definitely coming back for more! 🍜💯

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Ruby Chan

Arguably my favorite wontons outside of Hong Kong, approved by a Hong Konger! Last year, Yelp ranked Maxi's Noodle No.1 on their Top 100 Chinese Restaurants list, and for good reason. It is a mom-and-pop restaurant specialized in Hong Kong style wonton noodles. You can add one topping for $10.75 or two toppings for $11.75. Beef stew/tendon is an additional $2. It’s not the cheapest, but the quality is definitely worth it, Especially since wonton noodles could be pricey even in Hong Kong. They have two locations in Flushing and a new location in Chinatown. ＊Flat Rice Noodle with Wonton and Beef Stew 雲吞牛腩河 $13.75 I went with their hor fun (flat rice noodles), which were smooth and perfectly cooked. The wontons were filled with plump and meaty shrimps. The braised beef shank was another highlight—it had a great balance of tender tendon and lean meat, packed with flavor. The broth could’ve been a bit richer, but on the plus side, it means they don’t use MSG. I didn't try but my relatives also sing praises about their dace fish balls (鯪魚球).

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Yunong Shi

Great wonton noodles, great beef stew, and develops honey lemon. Among all of them the greatest is the spicy sauce — extremely rich and flavorful. We even bought a whole bottle to take home. Curry fish ball is not the best we’ve had though. Overall, highly recommended for anyone want authentic Cantonese food.

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Trekked all the way to Flushing in pummeling rain just to try Maxi's wrapped delights, and even though we had some seating snafus in the beginning, I'm not mad I journeyed. Yes, the wontons are great, but I've never been super into wontons so they weren't what I liked best. The best item, for me, was Maxi's guan tang jiao (the "Dumpling" topping), especially when served in a noodle soup with Flat Rice Noodle. I grew up eating this as a specialty item in Cantonese dim sum places (and being scolded by my cost-conscious mother for wanting it because it cost more than the other items). Maxi's version is huge and loaded with generous amounts of shrimp, bamboo and wood ear. Get this. Thank me later. Other items worth mentioning: The Fried Fish Skin is a good soup dipper if you want to add sea flavor to your broth. The Curry Fish Balls aren't bad but you could skip them if you're trying to save stomach skin. And the Dace Fish Balls are just as generous, juicy and flavorful as the dumplings and wontons. Throw in the fact that these bowls cost less than the price of a happy hour cocktail in Manhattan and you really have no reason not to eat here. My Canto grandparents would be so proud.

SS Liu

A small, no-frills spot serving very traditional Hong Kong-style noodles. The shop is tiny, with only 3-4 tables seating fewer than 10 people. It’s clearly popular for delivery, as I saw plenty of HungryPanda drivers coming in and out. They use disposable bowls for dine in, which makes it very efficient and straightforward for a quick meal. The menu is simple and customizable: 1. Choose your base: Egg noodles, Ho Fun, Rice noodles, or Udon. 2. Choose your toppings: Beef, fried fish skin, fish balls, etc. You can add dumplings or wontons to your bowl too to make it Wonton Noodle. I tried the Egg Noodles with Wontons and Beef. The wontons were a highlight—much larger than the tiny "fingernail-sized" ones you sometimes get. They were filled with shrimp and pork and tasted homemade. Since the toppings are pre-braised, the service is incredibly fast. Overall: It’s not necessarily a "destination" meal that will blow your mind, but it’s a solid, reliable choice. If you’re looking for a quick, hot, and comforting bowl of noodles for lunch, this is the perfect spot.

David Wild

Good noodles and authentic but did expect a tastier broth. It's affordable and decent and the noodles are a good texture. Portions are hearty and menu has good options. Wonton soup or any noodle dishes are good, but feel a little light on depth of flavour. Good, but not great.

Lisa Williams

No frills place with a few seats inside and a handful of outdoor tables. I got the noodle soup with wontons and dumplings because I wanted to check which I would prefer. Both were exceptional...bursting with shrimp. Noodles were the perfect level of springy. I, personally, found the broth too fishy for my liking, but chili oil and vinegar helped. Large servings and efficient service.

Hannah

We ordered the soups to go, though there is limited outdoor seating available. The staff were efficient, fast, and clearly very hardworking, which we really appreciated. We tried the beef tendon wonton soup and the regular shrimp wonton soup. The broth was rich and flavorful, perfect for a cooler day, and the noodles had a great chewy texture. Both soups also come with chili oil for a little kick. The meat and wontons were cooked beautifully: tender and well-balanced. The portions were quite generous—enough that even with four of us sharing, we found ourselves full by the end!

The flavor was excellent, and I found the wontons to be the best I've ever had. The food received a 5/5 rating for flavor. However, it is important to note that the business currently utilizes takeout bowls with plastic linings and plastic spoons, rather than real bowls and utensils.

S. B.

This is a cozy, local wonton noodle spot in Flushing, New York. The highlight here is definitely the shrimp wonton noodle soup. The wontons are big and packed with plump, juicy shrimp. So flavorful and satisfying! They also offer a variety of street-style side dishes, and everything I tried was delicious. You can also take the wontons to go. They freeze well and are great to enjoy at home later. The atmosphere is casual and no-frills, making it the perfect place for a quick and tasty Chinese meal.

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