Queens/Jackson Heights

Jackson Heights is a neighborhood in Queens, a borough of New York City. Elmhurst and Corona are also covered by this eHalal Travel Guide.

Queens/Jackson Heights Halal Travel Guide

Originally built as a planned community in the years between the World Wars, Jackson Heights today is a multi-ethnic community of well-maintained apartment buildings and single-family houses. To an increasing number of travelers and curious New York natives and the area offers a diversity of mostly reasonably-priced restaurants representing many of the world's cuisines, including Indian, (Thai), Korean, Mexican, Peruvian, Italian, and Argentine.

The original tract of land that became Jackson Heights extended roughly from Roosevelt Avenue on the south to Northern Boulevard on the north, and from the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway/69th Street on the west to Junction Boulevard on the east, an area of about a square mile. These are still the boundaries recognized by many residents, although sometimes the larger, low-rise area stretching north of Northern Blvd. to LaGuardia Airport is also considered part of Jackson Heights.

South Asian businesses cluster around the block of 74th Street between Roosevelt Ave. and 37th Ave. Restaurants and other businesses catering to the growing Mexican community cluster on Roosevelt Ave., which runs under the elevated #7 Flushing Line of the New York subway. 37th Avenue has many local shops. 82nd Street and Junction Boulevard are mostly discount shopping streets with a Latin flavor. Most of the other streets are primarily residential.

Adjoining areas

Abutting Jackson Heights to the south, across Roosevelt Ave., is Elmhurst, a very ethnically diverse neighborhood that supports Latino, Chinese, Korean, and South Asian communities. But perhaps above all, Southeast Asians - from the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand - are a striking presence among the purveyors and clientele of its various shops and restaurants. Only about a 35-minutes subway ride from Manhattan and a short walk from all the Indian and Latino clubs, shops, and restaurants in Jackson Heights, it is a neighborhood very much worth visiting for some excellent, affordable food. Very good restaurants such as the Georgia Diner are located in the neighborhood, as well as the Queens Center Mall. Get here by taking the R or Monday trains to Elmhurst Avenue or Grand Avenue.

Corona borders Jackson Heights to the east, across Junction Boulevard. It is a largely Latino neighborhood with many Latino restaurants. Corona also has a rich African American legacy, and is the former home of Louis Armstrong, whose house is now a museum, and Willie Mays. Get there by taking the 7 train to Junction Boulevard or 103rd Street, or the R or Monday trains to Woodhaven Boulevard or 63rd Drive.

Travel to Queens/Jackson Heights

By subway

The area is easily reached by subway from midtown Manhattan (in as little as 15 minutes, via the E or F) and other parts of New York City. The busiest station is known as 74th Street on the #7, and as Jackson Heights/Roosevelt Ave. on the E, F, R, and Monday trains. A free transfer is provided there between the lines, and there are also free transfers to the various bus lines that serve Jackson Heights, including theQ9,QQ, andQQ. Further east along Roosevelt Ave. and the area is also served by the 82nd St., 90th St., and Junction Blvd. stations of the #7 train.

By car

Jackson Heights can be visited from the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (or "BQE", commonly called I-278), via the Roosevelt Ave. or Northern Blvd. exits. This road connects to the RFK (formerly Triborough) Bridge and to Brooklyn. Northern Blvd. leads west to the Queensborough Bridge and east to the Grand Central Parkway and the Van Wyck Expressway, and Flushing.

What to see in Queens/Jackson Heights

Much of Jackson Heights is designated by the city as a landmark neighborhood, which provides a measure of protection to the area's distinctive architecture. Though many of the buildings are distinctive and the area is primarily known for its gardens. Some of these are visible from the street, but others are in enclosed courtyards, and they are mostly private spaces that can only be visited by invitation or during the annual "open house" day (see the website of the Jackson Heights Beautification Group for details). Architecturally notable apartment complexes with extensive gardens include the Towers and the Chateau, which face each other across 34th Avenue between 80th and 81st streets, and Dunolly Gardens, on the block bounded by 78th and 79th streets and 34th and 35th avenues.

The single block of 74th Street between Roosevelt and 37th Avenue is the nucleus of a bustling South Asian shopping neighborhood, with stores selling traditional garments (such as saris), Gold jewelry (especially for use in wedding ceremonies), Bollywood DVDs, religious goods, and of course, food. The community has diversified somewhat, as Indian and (Pakistani) immigrants have been joined by people from Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, and other countries. 73rd Street is home to several Bengali businesses.

A cultural highlight of the neighboring community of Corona is the Louis Armstrong House Museum (3456 107th Street, Corona, +1 718-478-8274), where the jazz legend lived from 1943 to his death in 1971. Armstrong and his wife Lucille chose to live in a modest single family house in an area that was once home to a number of African American performers and other luminaries. The museum preserves the furnishings and artwork pretty much just as Louis and Lucille left them, and also has a collection of Armstrong's recordings and other memorabilia. The adjacent garden - Louis' pride and joy and the only thing that distinguishes the house from its neighbors on the street - is occasionally used for concerts, notably on July 4 (Louis' stated birthday) and August 4 (determined after his death to be his actual birthday).

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Queens/Jackson Heights

Little India: There are traditional Indian shops and along 73rd and 74th street; Patel Brothers supermarket on 74th street carries a large variety of traditional Indian food and products.

Halal Restaurants in Queens/Jackson Heights

• Taste Good Malaysian Restaurant | 82-18 45th Avenue between 82nd and 83rd Sts, across the street from Clement Clarke Moore Homestead Park; Subway: {{NYCS|R trains to Elmhurst Ave ☎ +1 718 898-8001
• Pho Bac | 82-78 Broadway in a strip mall between Elmhurst and Whitney; Subway: {{NYCS|R trains to Elmhurst Ave ☎ +1 718 639-0000 An excellent Vietnamese restaurant whose menu goes far beyond the Noodles soup that supplies its name. It is also quite affordable. Expect to pay no more than $15, even if you have a humongous dinner. One word of warning, though: The banh mi (roast Beef sandwiches) are, seemingly inexplicably, very disappointing.

• Upi Jaya | 76-04 Woodside Avenue between 76th and 77th Sts; Subway: {{NYCS|7 trains to Jackson Heights-Broadway-Roosevelt Ave or {{NYCS|R trains to Elmhurst Ave ☎ +1 718 458-1807 Popular with Indonesians, Upi Jaya serves delicious, flavorful Indonesian cuisine. The owner is a Minangkabau from Padang.

• Jackson Diner - 3747 74th Street Subway: {{NYCS|M to Roosevelt Ave., or {{NYCS|7 to 74th Street ☎ +1 718 672-1232 | Opening Hours: 7 days, lunch and dinner Inexpensive Best known Indian restaurant in Jackson Heights, serving Vegetarian and non-vegetarian North Indian cuisine. Lunch buffet on weekdays.

• Arunee (Thai) Cuisine | 3768 79th Street (just north of Roosevelt Ave.) Subway: {{NYCS|M to Roosevelt Ave (at 74th St.), or {{NYCS|7 to 82nd Street ☎ +1 718 205-5559 | Opening Hours: 7 days, lunch and dinner Inexpensive. Tucked away behind a modest storefront on a quiet side street off bustling Roosevelt Ave., this little gem of a place has served authentic (Thai) Food for over 20 years. Great Noodles dishes, soups, fried Rice, and seafood.

• Indian Taj | 3725 74th Street Subway: {{NYCS|M to Roosevelt Ave., {{NYCS|7 to 74th Street ☎ +1 718 651-4187 | Opening Hours: 7 days, lunch and dinner North Indian cuisine. Known for its buffet, which is served at all times the restaurant is open. Goat Curries, tandoori Chicken, saag paneer, naan bread, many Vegetarian dishes.

• Chung Ki-Wa Restaurant | 4006 74th Street (just south of Broadway/Roosevelt Ave intersection) Subway: {{NYCS|M to Roosevelt Ave., {{NYCS|7 to 74th Street ☎ +1 718 478-0925 | Opening Hours: 7 days, lunch and dinner Moderate Korean cuisine, also has a sushi café. Korean Barbecue, with meats cooked right at your table. Also full Korean menu including bibimbap (rice with Meat, egg, and vegetables in hot stone pot), hot and cold Noodles dishes, soondubu (tofu stew), and many others. All diners get a selection of side dishes ("banchan"), included in the dinner price. Beer and Korean beverages (soju).

• Chao (Thai) | 85-03 Whitney Avenue Subway: {{NYCS|R to Elmhurst Ave ☎ +1 718 424-4999 - Mains $3.50-10 This is an Isaan restaurant, featuring dishes from the northeastern part of Thailand which is near and culturally related to Laos. That area of Thailand features salads, larb, Sausages,soup with spare ribs, and Curries without coconut milk. The food at Chao (Thai) is excellent and connoisseurs find it well worth a trip from Manhattan.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Queens/Jackson Heights

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The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Queens/Jackson Heights. Key components include:

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Halal Food, Restaurants and Dining in Queens/Jackson Heights: A comprehensive directory of restaurants, eateries, and food outlets offering halal-certified or halal-friendly options in Queens/Jackson Heights, allowing Muslim travelers to savor local cuisines without compromising their dietary preferences in Queens/Jackson Heights.

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Queens/Jackson Heights, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Queens/Jackson Heights, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Queens/Jackson Heights, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Queens/Jackson Heights without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Queens/Jackson Heights is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Queens/Jackson Heights.

About eHalal Travel Group:

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

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• New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott Hotel - 102-05 Ditmars Blvd ☎ +1 718 565-8900 Check-in: 4PM / Check-out: noon Offers a fitness center, swimming pool, flexible meeting space and complimentary hotel shuttle to and from LaGuardia Airport.

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