Exploring the Diverse World of Flushing, New York - Arthurious

As if looking for an extra cultural shock I ventured out to Flushing, Queens on the Christmas Day. The neighborhood may look far away from the city if you glance at a map, but in fact one can get there in little time on the convenient 7 train right from Grand Central. Why should you go to Flushing? Because it’s none of the New York City you’ve never seen before.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3142.jpg — Flushing is New York’s latest hot spot for new immigrants and that has created an immensely diverse cultural and religious field

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3130.jpg — New World Mall – one of the many multi-purpose spaces that locals spend time in (don’t be deceived by the word “mall”)

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3132.jpg — For a stories dinner, take the stairs up in the New World mall for Daxi Sichuan

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3125.jpg — Morning Glory is a quirky gift and stationery shop with less-known Korean brands

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3098.jpg — The challenging address convention of Queens is at times doubled in its complexity in Flushing

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3109.jpg — As if from a different world, Ipda is a small boutique featuring up-and-coming Korean brands

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3121.jpg — A common detail in Flushing’s main streets is the stairs that are accessible right from the sidewalk and usually lead to businesses tucked above or below the street

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3135.jpg — Mi Tea is an excellent tea spot from a new Chinese brand featuring innovative brews and ways to prepare the drink

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3137.jpg — While it usually takes a few minutes for tea to steep, at Mi Tea an innovative lineup of special mixers prepare the drink in a few seconds

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3140.jpg — The cup in Mi Tea has been fully redesigned and features a very convenient lid

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3145.jpg — Super HK Supermarket, one of the many diverse food markets in the area

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3146.jpg — Take the steps down to the basement at Super HK Supermarket for an array of authentic prepared Asian food

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This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3150.jpg — I went for shrimp dumplings

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is DSCF3113.jpg — The yummy stand at Koryodang, one of the dozens of pastry cafes – a simple stopover for lunch

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