Picnic Garden
Location: 147-42 Northern Boulevard Flushing, NY
Hours: 11am - Midnight, 7 days a week
Prices: All-You-Can-Eat, $19.95 on weekdays/$22.95 on weekends

Looking for an adventure? Wanna stuff yourself silly? Next time you have time for a dinner excursion (like this weekend), why not head out to Flushing? There’s tons of Korean, Taiwanese, and Chinese food to be had all for hobo cheap prices. One particular standout is Picnic Garden. It’s not super cheap, but you can eat yourself silly and all on Korean BBQ which would typically cost you nearly the same amount ($22.95) just to have a few bites.

The restaurant isn’t overly large and doesn’t handle groups larger than 6 particularly well. Makes sense given that everyone has to huddle around a grill to be able to eat. If you are going to bring a group, make sure to call ahead because they get packed out around dinner time.  For those that haven’t eat communally around a grill, it’s a must try. Head over to their buffet where you’ll find mounds of raw meat - some marinated, some not - as well as a smattering of seafood like squid and shrimp. For those less adventurous, you can just gorge yourself on kalbi. Also, there are options of prepared foods like the requisite kimchee, pajon, and chapchae.

It’s a fun experience. The grills could be insulated better as they emanate a bit too much heat towards your under-the-table regions. And, those who prefer the utmost cleanliness may want to steer clear. There might have been an insect sighting while at we were at dinner. There might have also been some questions about cross contamination between raw meats and cooked dishes. But, for the selection and the price, this is one mighty fine experience as long as your bring your appetite and a little adventurousness.

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