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Where to Eat in Long Island City, New York: Chicken and Shrimp Chaufa | Varedelo
This guide turns Peruvian Chaufa vs. Lamb Shank Pulao - Foodie Faceoff Ep. 5 from Julian Mu into a practical restaurant map with 2 saved spots around Long Island City and Williamsburg. The mapped places include a restaurant stop. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Julian Mu judged a head-to-head competition between two food creators to find the best rice platter in New York City. While he enjoyed the fresh vegetables and plump shrimp in the Peruvian chaufa, he was ultimately blown away by the aromatic spices and tender lamb at Sammy's Kebab House. He declared the kabali pulao the winner, advancing Justin to the finals of the Foodie Face Off.
What this map is good for
- Planning an afghani restaurant stop or short itinerary in Long Island City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 2 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Sami's Kabab House LIC
Afghani Restaurant in 47-38 Vernon Blvd, Long Island City, NY 11101, USA, Long Island City, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - CASA ANDREA
Restaurant in 318 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA, Williamsburg, New York, United States
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available
Food notes from the video
- chicken and shrimp chaufa
- kabali pulao with lamb shank
Experiences captured
- hosted a food creator competition
- visited Casa Andrea in Williamsburg
- visited Sammy's Kebab House
- judged a rice platter semi-final
- tasted Peruvian fried rice
- ate fall-off-the-bone lamb
Planning notes for New York
New York City, located at the mouth of the Hudson River, consists of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. The area was inhabited by Native American Algonquian tribes before the Dutch established the settlement of New Amsterdam in 1624. Control transitioned to the British in 1664.
Must-try foods nearby
- Pastrami on Rye
The quintessential NYC deli experience. Hand-carved, thick-cut pastrami, cured for weeks and smoked to melt-in-your-mouth perfection. - Everything Bagel with Lox and Schmear
A dense, chewy, hand-rolled, and kettle-boiled bagel topped with seeds and garlic. - The New York Slice
A large, thin-crust pizza slice meant to be folded. While classics like Joe's remain iconic, the 2026 trend favors the 'Burrata Slice'—a crispy. - Halal Chicken and Rice Platter
Street food at its finest. A generous tray of yellow rice topped with chopped chicken or gyro meat, doused in the legendary 'white sauce' and fiery red sauce. - Chopped Cheese
A Bronx and Harlem bodega classic that has achieved city-wide cult status. It features ground beef, onions.
When to go: The best times to visit New York are from April to June and September to early November, when the weather is mild and pleasant for walking. While summer is hot and humid and winter can be freezing with occasional snow.
Local tips
- Use the OMNY contactless system to pay for subways and buses by simply tapping your phone or credit card at the turnstile.
- Walk on the right side of the sidewalk and step aside completely if you need to stop for photos or directions to avoid blocking the flow of foot traffic.
- Expect to tip between 18% and 22% at full-service restaurants, as gratuity is rarely included in the menu price and is a primary source of income for staff.
- Avoid entering a subway car that is completely empty when the rest of the train is crowded, as there is usually a practical reason like a lack of air conditioning or a strong odor.
What travelers are noticing
- 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Zones at Rockefeller Center and Liberty State Park
- The New Museum's 60,000-square-foot expansion and 'New Humans' exhibition
- The Hip Hop Museum's grand opening in the Bronx
Planning questions
What is this video map?
It is a crawlable guide to the mapped places from Peruvian Chaufa vs. Lamb Shank Pulao - Foodie Faceoff Ep. 5, with the creator video, a static map preview, and selected spots from the trip.
Can I save these spots?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save the places, keep planning notes, and revisit the guide from your phone.
Does this replace watching the video?
No. The video remains the source, and the map makes the places easier to scan, compare, and save while planning.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.