Liang Pi Wang: Out of the Kitchen, Onto the Counter

Although it's one of two dozen stalls in the New York Food Court — by no means the largest assembly of food vendors in Flushing, Queens, home to the liveliest of New York's several Chinatowns, but bustling nonetheless — Liang Pi Wang caught our attention on the very first visit. At many of the other stalls, the counter that faces the communal tables is primarily a service area where customers peruse the menu, order their food and pick it up. But at Liang Pi Wang, this valuable real estate is also a showcase for food preparation. Read more on Culinary Backstreets.