Vegan • Vegetarian • Meat • Seafood. We are a space that honors and respects all people and food preferences. Our goal is to allow everyone to not only sit and enjoy their meal, but to encourage openness, acceptance and being present; because only when we are truly present, is our soul in BLOOM.
MEILI is more than just a place to eat. It is a New York destination, a “happening,” almost a state of mind. A Sichuan restaurant led by Michelin Star chef, Peter He, opening in 2025.MEILI 沉香 by Chef Peter He and the team behind CHILI are a celebration of authentic Sichuan street food, bringing bold and vibrant flavors to life.Born and raised in Chengdu, China, Chef Peter He has dedicated decades to mastering the essence of Sichuan cuisine. His expertise and passion have led him to great culinary heights, including leading a kitchen that earned a Michelin star during his tenure. Currently serving as the Executive Chef at Chili, Chef He continues to push the boundaries of Sichuan cuisine, offering innovative yet deeply rooted dishes for discerning diners.At MEILI, guests can indulge in an array of signature dishes that showcase the depth and complexity of Sichuan flavors.
Zaab Zaab’s co-owners are proud natives of Queens, opened their restaurant in the heart of Elmhurst’s Little Thailand in April of 2022 just before Songkran, or Thai New Year. The destination for authentic Isaan cuisine from Northeastern Thailand has received numerous accolades, including a 3-star review from Pete Wells of The New York Times, and being listed two years in a row on the NYT’s 100 Best Restaurants in NYC as well as being nominated as a semifinalist in the Best Restaurateur category for the 2024 James Beard Foundation Awards. Zaab Zaab is also recognized as a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. Wei and Chunton a proud Thai-American who has been in the restaurant business for decades have been working together since 2018, when they opened a restaurant in Sunnyside, Queens, which was destroyed in a five-alarm fire.