Blog · The Best Bite · Astoria · October 2026
The 6 Best Takeout Spots in Astoria, Queens
Astoria might be the best takeout neighborhood in the city. These six travel well, cost little and keep showing up on critics' and locals' lists. (Pizza, Mexican, sushi and Chinese have their own lists below.)
How we score: Tommy Shark Score (out of 10) = Google rating 35% · Yelp rating 25% · review volume 15% · critics' and local guides 25%, using numbers we checked on Oct 22, 2026. Yelp doesn't let us read its star ratings, so this round uses Google, review volume and guides. No Google rating we could verify = "Not yet scored". We read the ratings and reviews; we haven't eaten at every spot.
- Best overall: Pye Boat Noodle (Score 9.6; on 3 critics' and local lists)
- Best value: Caravan Chicken (Score 8.2; whole rotisserie chicken for $20)
- Best for a group: Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli (Score 8.5; huge heroes since 1940)
The list
Pye Boat Noodle
Thai noodlesOpen
Google 4.6 (909) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 3 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
Thai street-food noodles done right: rich boat noodles with beef or pork, meatballs and pork rinds, Sukhothai soup and chive pancakes. It travels well, and if you eat in there's a back patio with a lotus pond.
Picked by: The Infatuation · Time Out · Give Me Astoria
Franky's Souvlaki
Greek gyrosOpen
Google 4.5 (658) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 2 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
A family-run Greek street-food stand on Steinway Street, now run by Franky Englezos after his father George started it. Gyros and pitas come loaded with big chunks of pork, chicken, lamb or shrimp, with tzatziki or white sauce; get the feta fries. Open late.
What people like: Big portions of well-seasoned meat · good prices · good late at night
Picked by: The Infatuation · Give Me Astoria
New York Pão de Queijo
Brazilian eatsOpen
Google 4.4 (717) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 2 critics' or local guides · checked Oct 22
A mostly-takeout Brazilian spot named for its cheese bread, which comes plain or stuffed. Beyond that: coxinhas, picanha, a steak sandwich, set plates like milanesa, and açaí bowls.
What people like: Generous portions at fair prices · friendly service · tasty snacks and grilled meats
Picked by: Time Out · Give Me Astoria
Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli
Hero sandwichesOpen
Google 4.8 (2,990) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
An Italian-American deli dating to 1940 and famous for "The Bomb," a hero stacked with pastrami, mortadella, roast beef, capicola, two cheeses and house-pickled peppers (about $17). It opens at 5am.
What people like: Huge sandwiches · good value · friendly staff
Picked by: The Infatuation
Caravan Chicken
Peruvian chickenOpen
Google 4.5 (1,077) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
Peruvian rotisserie chicken with a Chino-Latino streak: a whole bird is about $20, chicken-and-spare-rib combos start around $11, and the fried rice, lomo saltado and green sauce round it out. It's mostly takeout. Closed Mondays.
What people like: Juicy, flavorful chicken · generous portions · good value Watch out for: Lines after 5pm · bring cash, as the card reader can be unreliable
Picked by: The Infatuation
AbuQir
Egyptian seafoodOpen
Google 4.2 (1,114) · Yelp rating unavailable · On 1 critics' or local guide · checked Oct 22
An Egyptian seafood house where you pick your fish at the counter and pay by weight. It comes out blackened and grilled Egyptian-style, alongside garlicky baba ganoush and vinegary eggplant.
What people like: Very fresh fish you choose yourself · standout eggplant dips · grilled beats fried Watch out for: Gets crowded · no longer cheap
Picked by: The Infatuation
Astoria keeps changing: Queens had 7 new restaurant and bar liquor license filings in the week of Oct 13–19 alone. See the weekly count by borough in the NYC Build & Open Index.
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What is the best takeout in Astoria?
Pye Boat Noodle (Thai boat noodles on Broadway) scores highest, followed by Franky's Souvlaki (Greek gyros) and New York Pão de Queijo (Brazilian). Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli and Caravan Chicken are close behind.
What is the best sandwich in Astoria?
Sal, Kris & Charlie's Deli at 33-12 23rd Ave is famous for "The Bomb," a loaded hero, and rates 4.8 on Google from nearly 3,000 reviews.
Where can I get gyros in Astoria?
Franky's Souvlaki on Steinway Street serves gyros and souvlaki loaded with big chunks of meat, open late.
Sources: The Infatuation, best restaurants in Astoria; Time Out Astoria guide; Give Me Astoria; restaurants' own websites. Google ratings and review counts via Wanderlog's Google data; checked Oct 22, 2026. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.