Restaurant

Shoo Loong Kan

Name: Shoo Loong Kan
Address: 133-36 37th Ave, Flushing, NY, 11354, US
Telephone: (718) 957-9886
Price range: moderate

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Shoo Loong Kan is one of the best chinese restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Flushing.

Shoo Loong Kan operates with a specific kind of institutional confidence — the quiet kind that comes from a Chengdu-born chain that knows its audience and doesn't negotiate on the fundamentals.

Editorial review•Jan 13, 2026

Shoo Loong Kan operates with a specific kind of institutional confidence — the quiet kind that comes from a Chengdu-born chain that knows its audience and doesn't negotiate on the fundamentals. The Flushing location draws the kind of crowd that understands what it's signing up for: a serious hotpot room built around the House Special Chili Broth, which regulars and online accounts consistently describe as the organizing argument of the entire meal. Where other hotpot spots in the neighborhood reportedly soften their Sichuan edges, Shoo Loong Kan is known for running its mala program straight — the broth a brick-red, peppercorn-forward build that diners describe as arriving already working, the numbing heat accumulating across the meal rather than announcing itself all at once. At price level two, the proposition for a full-table, extended dinner in a borough that rewards serious eating is genuinely difficult to argue with. The menu centers on a handful of dishes that return in nearly every account of the room. The Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw is cited for its blistered, gelatinous skin and its reported ability to take on mala heat without disintegrating. The Chengdu Bakery Pork Knuckle is consistently described as the kitchen's most technique-revealing item — collagen-rich and slow-softened, the kind of preparation that signals genuine care within a communal format. House Special Beef Tripes (Black) carry a reputation as a diner's dish rather than a first-timer's order, something that rewards familiarity with the format. The A5 Wagyu Beef Shoulder is known for requiring almost no time in the pot — a few seconds, by most accounts, and nothing more. Practical notes drawn from regular diner reports: the condiment bar is a priority move on arrival, before weekend volume makes it a bottleneck. Walk-ins on Friday or Saturday are a real gamble; a reservation is the cleaner play. Request seating away from the entrance if a quieter table matters to your group.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Rating (Google) 9.4

1,708 reviews

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group dinner and Flushing feast

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Flushing · 133-36 37th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.4 from 1,708 reviews

Phone

(718) 957-9886

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What to order

Signature dishes at Shoo Loong Kan

House Special Chili Broth

招牌红锅 - signature spiced broth base for hotpot

Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw

成都虎皮鸡爪 - crispy preparation with tiger skin markings

Chengdu Bakery Pork Knuckle

成都爆烤猪蹄 - roasted pork knuckle

House Special Beef Tripes (Black)

极品黑毛肚 - premium black beef tripes for hotpot

A5 Wagyu Beef Shoulder

A5和牛嫩肩 - premium A5 Japanese wagyu beef shoulder

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What makes Shoo Loong Kan worth the move

Shoo Loong Kan is a reliable chinese choice in Flushing in New York when you want something that tends to land well. House Special Chili Broth and Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,708 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.4 from 1,708 Google reviews

Best used for

group dinner and Flushing feast

Style

Chinese in Flushing

Spend

moderate

Best for

Flushing feast group dinner lunch destination dumplings noodles

Know before you go

Google rating: 9.4 from 1,708 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: House Special Chili Broth, Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw, Chengdu Bakery Pork Knuckle

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9.4 from 1,708 reviews

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Editorial review by Marcus Chen

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Address: 133-36 37th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA
Phone: (718) 957-9886
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.4 (1,708 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Flushing

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What cuisine does Shoo Loong Kan serve?

Shoo Loong Kan is a Chinese restaurant located in Flushing, New York. Shoo Loong Kan operates with a specific kind of institutional confidence — the quiet kind that comes from a Chengdu-born chain that knows its audience and doesn't negotiate on the fundamentals.

What is Shoo Loong Kan best for?

Shoo Loong Kan is best for flushing feast, group dinner, lunch, destination, dumplings, noodles. Shoo Loong Kan is a reliable chinese choice in Flushing in New York when you want something that tends to land well. House Special Chili Broth and Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,708 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Shoo Loong Kan?

Shoo Loong Kan is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.4 from 1,708 reviews

What should I order at Shoo Loong Kan?

Start with House Special Chili Broth, Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw, Chengdu Bakery Pork Knuckle and House Special Beef Tripes (Black). These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Shoo Loong Kan worth visiting?

Shoo Loong Kan holds a 9.4 Google rating from 1,708 reviews. Shoo Loong Kan is a reliable chinese choice in Flushing in New York when you want something that tends to land well. House Special Chili Broth and Chengdu Tiger Skin Chicken Claw also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.4 rating across 1,708 Google reviews.

Where is Shoo Loong Kan located?

Shoo Loong Kan is located at 133-36 37th Ave, Flushing, NY 11354, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Shoo Loong Kan take reservations?

Yes, Shoo Loong Kan accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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