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Tung Shing

Yesterday, I went with Ben and his friend Charles to Tung Shing, around 64th Ave on the North side of Queens Blvd. Ben, who grew up in Queens, says his family has been going there since he was a small child, so it has be fairly old. I usually distrust old restaurants, because I believe restaurants are getting better and better with time, as the dining public is getting more and more educated about food. But this restaurant defies my theory.

When we sat down we were treated to an complimentary set of little appetizers. Not unusual for Chinese restaurants, but this is the first time I've seen four dishes given. One was sweet red beans, one was broccoli, one was pea shoots, and one was cabbage. I liked the pea shoots, which were a bit spicy, the best.

We ordered a leg of pork, which was succulent and tasty, but not the best version I've had. Although I rarely get a dish like this, I'm thinking it could have used a stronger flavored sauce.

We also got the specialty of the restaurant, Peking Duck. It came with a huge bowl of hoisin sauce, and the meat had the skin separated. There were tortilla-like flatbreads on the side. It was excellent. The skin was crunchy, the meat was tasty, and putting everything together in the flatbread made a wonderful little package.

Also, we got a vegetable, but I can't remember what we ordered! Some type of Chinese watercress, perhaps. It was properly light, but tasty.

All in all, a very good meal. I'm so happy to find a good Chinese place nearby, although it is not in walking distance of my house. Next time I want some Chinese food, I just might go here. I have little choice, the offerings in Forest Hills are very slim.