Airy Japanese soufflé pancakes & rich ramen from a chef from Kanoyama.
This Long Island City cafe surprises with its high-caliber Japanese cuisine, helmed by a chef from Kanoyama. While it presents a casual atmosphere, the kitchen delivers exceptional dishes. Standouts include their celebrated shio ramen with a rich broth and smoky cha-shu, and delicate salmon over rice. Don't miss their incredibly light and airy souffle pancakes, a perfect, photogenic dessert.
Known for its Japanese cuisine, Vert Frais offers standout dishes like shio ramen with a rich broth and smoky cha-shu, and delicate salmon over rice. Their jiggly, airy souffle pancakes are a highly recommended dessert, often noted as being perfect for social media.
"Highly recommended are the jiggly, airy souffle pancakes and the shio ramen, praised for its rich broth and quality ingredients."
Customers praise the unexpected high-quality Japanese dishes, particularly the ramen and souffle pancakes, served in a casual cafe setting.
Important Note
One commenter felt Vert Frais is more of a local spot and not necessarily worth traveling for, and also noted the area has an abundance of brunch places.
"Vert Frais is a popular Japanese spot in the center of LIC, known for pancakes, burgers, and ramen. Its location is noted relative to Casa Enrique."
Positive"The commenter agreed that the ramen at Vert Frais is good."
Positive"The commenter primarily visits Vert Frais for their ramen and chicken karaage, not for brunch."
Positive"The commenter acknowledged liking Vert Frais but felt it was more of a local spot rather than one worth traveling for, also noting the area has too many brunch places."
Neutral"The commenter expressed support for Vert Frais, contrasting it with another nearby establishment."
Positive"Vert Frais is listed as a general ramen recommendation."
Neutral"Includes Vert Frais in a list of general ramen recommendations."
Positive"Mentions Vert Frais as a top pick for thick Japanese pancakes, despite preferring other types."
Positive"Mentions Vert Frais in Long Island City as an option for Japanese pancakes. Notes it often has lines due to its famous ramen."
Neutral"User likes Vert Frais in LIC for souffle pancakes."
Positive"Recommended as a potential food spot in Queens."
Neutral"Lists Vert Frais as a pancake recommendation."
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