Mouthwatering Szechuan in New York

CHILI

★★★★★ 4.6 (886) • $$

"One of the top notch and delicious Chinese / Szechuan spots! We ordered: -jellyfish salad: super refreshing and flavorful. -braised tofu with crab meat: very delicious and it tasted like salted egg was added to it which really enhances the flavor -spicy cumin lamb: kind of remind me of the lamb skewers and it's a nice balance of meat and veggies that consist of onions and cilantro-white style chungking braised fish stew: my favorite dish and practically fished the entire dish including the soup. The fish fillets were tender and the soup itself is flavorful and not crazy spicy which makes it really enjoyable. Overall service is quick and attentive. Great ambiance for both small and large groups."

Chow House 德悦轩

★★★★☆ 4.4 (751) • $$

"Tasty takeout Chinese. The chicken was white meat, the shrimp was cooked perfectly with a perfect amount of flavor. The scallion pancake was divine. The fried rice was plentiful will definitely have to try in person!"

Birds of a Feather

★★★★☆ 4.2 (729) • $$

"Came for the weekend and heard this place has some of the best Dan Dan noodles. Of course I had to check it out! Service was great, the place is very minimal and clean looking, which I love - nice in there. For food of course we got the Dan Dan noodles that were delicious! So flavorful, nice spice, noodles had good texture. We loved the cucumbers too, it was spicy but also cooled down your mouth since they are cold. I love the crunch too. Very nice! The dumplings were just okay. The inside was delicious but the dough itself was a little tough, too doughy. I didn't like. Check them out and see what you like there!"

Antidote

★★★★★ 4.6 (559) • $$

"Wow, wow, wow! Came here for my birthday dinner & was blown away! The scallion pancakes were divine, paired it with the Woodear salad which was such a unique texture & flavor! The French fries were good but also could've gone without them. For entrees we ordered the prawns (very tasty but they come in their shell so I definitely avoided the struggle there). We also ordered the noodles & beef & green pepper dish which were delicious! Definitely recommend!"

Spicy Moon West Village

★★★★☆ 4.4 (464) • $$

"Was hesitant because this place is Vegan and my experience with vegan food is that it just doesn't hit right. I think it's a great idea to turn a szechuan restaurant vegan though because it's not hard to do. Also hear that this place is one of those vegan spots that anyone would love eating at and boy were they right.CHILI WONTON - perfect texture to the dumpling skin I must say, with of course that classic szechuan chili coming through.KUNG PAO TOFU - great texture on these tofu bites, and I happen to be a fan of tofu but I don't think it necessarily tasted too much like tofu. Strong szechuan flavors coming through here too, and authentic sauce flavor too.DRY PEPPER ** - this was one of our faves. I think also tofu? but had this nice crumbly texture to it. Really recommend getting this.MAPO TOFU** - also recommend getting the mapo tofu, was worried this wouldn't come out right but the texture was perfect, the sauce was HITTIN, and stands out as a pretty damn good mapo tofu, even wthout the crumbly pork.DAN DAN NOODLES ** - really great texture on these. Perfect asian al dente. A must when eating szechuan food. Drinks were solid!"

Kings Co Imperial

★★★★☆ 4 (438) • $$

"Solid experience with excellent food, superb service, and great ambience.Not a single issue for our group and our server was exceptionally helpful and guided us towards some great selections and just the right amount of dishes. The staff as a whole were very professional and we had a very good visit from beginning to end.The food here is really great and considering location, is actually a good value for what you pay. The food is flavorful and most of the dishes pack a great punch in terms of taste from the very first bite. The General Tso's chicken was my favorite dish full of delight and unlike any other version of the dish I've tried anywhere: great texture, full of greens, not too greasy, and complemented perfectly with a side of white rice. The shrimp toast is dangerously good and I'd definitely make sure to order this dish as a starter on every visit. The soup dumplings were a solid order, as were the cold sesame noodles, which were a big hit with the table. The one dish that I don't think I'd order again was the crispy garlic chicken, which I was most excited to try but found a bit dry and lacking in flavor compared to the rest of our dishes.Overall, a really great dining experience, especially for a family style dining group outing. I loved the charm of the space, which was subtle and intimate. The staff were very accommodating and made the experience all that more pleasant. One of the few dining experiences in Williamsburg that would draw me back in regularly and is worth the price."

The Best Sichuan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (213) • $$

"If you're craving authentic Sichuan cuisine, The Best Sichuan is a must-visit. The service is impressively quick--staff take your order promptly, bring drinks out in no time, and serve your food hot and fresh. They even wrap up leftovers for you, which is such a thoughtful touch.The Dry Pepper Chicken is hands-down the star of the menu. It's crunchy, spicy, and absolutely bursting with flavor--the best dish I've had in NYC in a long time. The Lo Mein was another highlight: perfectly hot, flavorful, and loaded with noodly goodness.The restaurant boasts a spacious layout with a cozy Asian-inspired ambiance, making it perfect for both casual outings and larger gatherings. Bonus: they have a cute bar area for shots if you're in the mood to unwind.Highly recommend for anyone who loves delicious food, great service, and a relaxed vibe. I'll definitely be back!"

Spicy Moon at Bowery

★★★★☆ 4.2 (152) • $$

"Took my vegetarian parents here and they were so impressed. The interior is spacious so we were seated quickly even on a Sunday afternoon. Service was nice but a little understaffed. We got the veggies dumplings, mapo tofu and dan dan noodles. The mapo tofu was pretty spicy but with a side of rice, it was amazing. Everything on this menu seemed like a hit. Will definitely be back to try more!"

Mala House

★★★★★ 4.5 (131) • $$

"We ordered in and I must say I was quite pleased. We ordered lamb with cumin (mutton), ma po tofu (my favorite), dried strignbeans (delicious), and General Tso's chicken. It comes with rice as well. I have to say it was delicious and I'm very picky about my Chinese food. They delivered it very quickly which was great. Very nice sized portions which was great. We definitely had leftovers which was very nice for another meal - give them a try - I promise you will be happy."

Shan

★★★★☆ 4.4 (124)

"In a neighborhood where Chinese options are largely limited to fast casual and ancient takeout spots, this solidly classy sit-down Szechuan space has been a welcome addition for the past few years. The food is mostly of excellent quality, and the service is better than the Chinatown spots of my youth would have me expect. This is not the place for General Tso's chicken. They specialize in proper Szechuan cuisine. Accordingly, the mapo tofu is the real deal, spicy and excellent. I'm always happy to get it, and my shirt never is. The Chungking Chicken is a winner, and I'm always happy to eat the dan dan noodles. I have yet to try the Kung Pao, but I've heard good things. The starters are also of good quality. Scallion pancakes are awesome, soup dumplings, although Shanghaiese, are still quite good (although better ones can be had for cheaper a few blocks north at Nan Xiang), and the wontons in chili oil are great. Speaking of which, ask for some chili oil and use it liberally to punch anything up, especially the Stewed Fish with Vegetables, which is an excellent choice if your mom also can't handle the heat. I like how the lunch specials come with some pickled veggies. I like pickled things.There's a full bar, and even a negroni on the happy hour menu that I haven't been brave enough to try it yet. However, the wine and sake are both quite affordable if you come in early.Give it a go."

Peppercorn Station

★★★★☆ 4.2 (133) • $$

"Peppercorn Station was an experience. The restaurant is always busy and the staff are always working to keep your water glass full, cause you will need lots of it.We shared the Dry Chili Fried Chicken Plate and the Assorted Pea Noodles. The Chili Chicken was beyond spicy. My entire mouth, including lips, were numb. However, it was an inviting level of spiciness and the slight tinge of relief came from the noodles. If you're looking for good Szechaun food, come to the Peppercorn Station. You will enjoy this cuisine..... but prepare your palate for some five alarm excitement."

Breeze

★★★★★ 4.7 (100)

"Such a delicious meal! I grew up eating dim sum, so Breeze's menu felt like a warm hug from home. We got a bunch of dim sum dishes and a few other dishes. Dim sum: xiao long bao, har gow, and shumai. Everything was delicious! My only complaint is that dim sum should not be this expensive, but (1) it's Brooklyn, and (2) the super cozy interior and dining experience is all a part of that price tag.Sides/mains: chili wonton, dan dan noodle, tomato curry. The standouts for me were the dan dan noodles and tomato curry. The noodles had a great texture and were packed with so much savory flavor. The tomato curry was also so flavorful, yet light, and I loved the addition of tofu and enoki mushrooms. Both of those textures went so well with the curry. Drinks: peach tea cocktails. So delicious! Whenever I get a "tea" based cocktail, I can almost never taste the tea, but this cocktail was deliciously tea-forward! It was so smooth and refreshing, and the perfect amount of sweet. They also have a great HH deal on drinks :)"

For U

★★★★★ 4.8 (92) • $$

"Did go to Chinese new year. Extremely busy day but waiters are nice and did their best! Great food but of course spicy!"

Authentic Szechuan

★★★★☆ 3.7 (138) • $$

"One day I was desperate for good authentic Szechuan food without having to travel to Chinatown. I thought I try this spot. It looked legit and the menu seem authentic enough. When I order my food for take out. I ate it fairly within good timing because the food was still hot. The spicy fish was average. Wasn't anything of special to me. The salt and pepper was okay. It was popular the best dish of the 3 I had. The duck was the worst. Really dry. Chuck that into the garbage asap. This is one and done for me. Only if I'm desperate I will come here."

OOHU

★★★★★ 4.5 (89) • $$

"The food here is so good! I came here on a wednesday night and it wasn't too busy, we sat right away and once we ordered the food came out super fast. We ordered the peking duck, orange chicken, beef tripe in chili, crispy cucumbers, tang yuan, double skin custard, and black chicken garlic soup, and all of it was so yummy. The staff was all so kind and attentive, and we were able to hang out and eat our food without feeling rushed like some places will make you feel."

Szechuan Gourmet

★★★★☆ 4.2 (97)

"Found this place on the way to another Chinese restaurant. When I saw the Michelin recommended sign in their window, I knew we had to stop and look no further. We loved everything. The orange chicken, chicken lo mein and dumplings!"

Chiko

★★★★★ 4.7 (63)

"WOW! Just got take out form Chiko for the first time and I'm a total convert. I ordered with mapo tofu with mushrooms and it was delicious! The right amount of spice, wonderful textures, and a huge portion. Totally worth the price and may be a new go to for a hearty dinner!"

Fan Szechuan

★★★★★ 4.7 (26)

"Do yourself a favor and add this place to your list. Make sure you order the beef lomein. The flavors are so rich and the meet is so nice and tender."

Moon Wok

★★★★☆ 4.4 (21)

"The food tasted pretty good and authentic! We ordered the Fried Pork Bun, Mapo Tofu, and Pork Belly with Taro. The staff were friendly and personable. The only downside was that the ventilation was poor and the smoke from the wok seeped into the dining area to the point where my eyes started getting dry from it. Despite that, I would still come back because I want to try other dishes."

Uluh

★★★★☆ 4.4 • $$$

"I had come here for lunch- nice interior but you can smell the intoxicating cardamom buns from La Cabra next door- makes you want dessert right away. Peking duck had a good dark meat and crispy skin ratio. A little pricey but a treat. Xiao long bao was pretty standard but delicate enough. Highly recommend the deboned pork trotters- good amount of heat. I also really enjoyed the Dan Dan noodles. Overall one of the better Chinese spots in nyc!"

Café China

★★★★☆ 3.9 • $$

"I have come here a couple of times for lunch. It's a full service restaurant. It a very good size with plenty of seating. The service is quick and friendly. They lunch specials that come in a bento box situation which is really cute. Other items on the menu are nice portions served family style. The spicy chicken and string beans are my favorite dishes...so far!! But everything is good A+ do recommend."