Miso Black Cod
72-hour saikyo marinade, banana leaf, mango-aji salsa.
$34
Asian · Latin · Restobar
Where the spice of two coasts meets the warmth of one table.
Tucked away in College Point, Toc Te is a love letter from chef-owner Sui Lin to the flavors that raised her — Cantonese kitchens, Peruvian cevicherias, and the late-night taquerias of Queens.
Our Philosophy
A small kitchen with a long memory.
Every plate at Toc Te begins with a memory — the smoky char of a Hong Kong wok, an abuela’s sofrito, the first chili that ever made you sweat. We honor those memories with restraint, technique, and ingredients sourced from farms within a 90-mile radius of New York.
The menu changes with the seasons but the intention never does: thoughtful fusion that respects both cultures, served in an unhurried room you’ll want to linger in.
Read our story →
Why Guests Come Back
Three things we promise, every visit.
From-scratch kitchen
Sauces simmered for 12 hours. Tortillas pressed to order. Dumplings folded behind the bar where you can watch.
Cocktails with a story
Mezcal, baijiu, pisco, and house tinctures shaken into drinks named after streets in our neighborhood.
A room that feels like home
Forty seats. Soft lamplight. A playlist that quietly insists you order one more round.
Tonight on the Pass
Signature plates the regulars text us about.
A glimpse at what we’re serving this season. The full carte lives on our menu page.
Yellowfin Poke
Sushi-grade tuna, edamame, avocado, ginger-yuzu dressing.
$22
Galbi Tacos
Soy-pear short rib, kimchi slaw, sesame, lime — three to a plate.
$19
Matcha Tres Leches
Single-origin matcha, condensed coconut milk, summer berries.
$13
Guests Have Said
Notes from our table to yours.
★★★★★
“The black cod stopped conversation at our table. Service was warm without being intrusive — exactly the kind of neighborhood place you hope to find.”
Marcus R. · Astoria, NY
★★★★★
“We came for the cocktails and stayed for three more courses. The mezcal-lychee martini is now on my permanent list.”
Elena V. · Brooklyn, NY
★★★★★
“Sui Lin came out to chat about the menu. You can taste the care in every plate. Booked again before we’d finished dessert.”
James & Priya K. · Manhattan, NY
Book a table tonight.
Reservations open 30 days in advance. Walk-ins welcome at the bar — we always save a few seats for the curious.