6 Can't-Miss Dishes at the New 99 Ranch Food Court in Flushing

"While the grocery store opened its doors in NYC in August, the Eat Up food court in the basement has been under construction. The vast majority of the stands fired up their kitchens over the weekend of December 6th to churn out regional specialties from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The space was so packed with local families and friends that I had to hover over customers mid-departure to snag a free table on Saturday around 1 p.m."

"A mix of old and new restaurants make up the 20 stalls, although three of the businesses, including Tandoor Samsa with Uyghur dishes, hadn't opened yet. But still, there's a big overlap in the food offering with that of neighboring food courts, such as Lanzhou-style hand-pulled noodle beef soup or steamed whole fish at New World Mall or Hong Kong milk tea at Tangram."

"At 99 Ranch's Eat Up food court, the noodles, drinks, and pork trotters are a cut above the rest for their respective quality and variety. In terms of vibes, the space continues the local trend towards modern and upscale: clean, sleek look; free Wi-Fi and outlets; and a heavier emphasis on customer service as most (though not all) of the operators speak English to be able to communicate with customers outside of the local Chinese diaspora."

99 Ranch Market opened its first New York City grocery in Flushing at the former Hong Kong Supermarket location on Main Street, with the Eat Up food court completing construction later. Most stalls began cooking regional specialties from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan over the weekend of December 6th. The food hall contains about 20 stalls, mixing established and new vendors, while a few businesses had not yet opened. Offerings overlap with nearby food courts, featuring hand-pulled Lanzhou noodles, steamed whole fish, and Hong Kong milk tea. The space feels modern and upscale, with free Wi-Fi, outlets, improved customer service, and many operators speaking English. Popular items noted for quality include handmade noodles, beverages, and pork trotters, and the hall attracted large local crowds.

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