Fan Szechuan

The menu is packed with spicy, savory, and umami-rich dishes that hit all the right notes.Some highlights from our feast: Thin Sliced Pork Belly w/ Chili Garlic Sauce - Packed with flavor and the perfect balance of heat and garlic. Black Truffle & Pork Soup Dumplings - A rich, fragrant twist on a classic favorite. Roasted Whole Fish in Sweet & Sour Sauce - Crispy on the outside, tender inside, and coated in a perfectly balanced sauce. Mala Sautéed Frog - A spicy, numbing, and surprisingly addicting dish for those who love Szechuan heat. Black Truffle Steamed Egg - Silky smooth with an earthy truffle aroma.From the fiery mala spice to the luxurious touch of black truffle, every dish was packed with flavor. If you love spicy food, this spot will not disappoint!

This was a great little spot in New York for some great drinks and dinner.Food - Their Szechuan specials are delicious, but are extremely spicy. Even when I asked for it to be very mild, it was still extremely spicy. Otherwise, it was delicious, and comes with a bowl of plain rice to eat it alongside with. Their fried rice was absolutely delicious, the beef soup was delectable, and the drunken noodles were great as well. All of them have relatively generous portion sizes, especially the Szechuan specials.Service - Very friendly and nice, very attentive as well. Parking - They do not have their own parking lot.Overall, this place is great. Would highly recommend if you want any Chinese food in NYC.

Stumbled upon this great little spot, after waiting for the 14 bus across the street, and it being delayed, and having the most wonderful aromas drift acre as the steeet cutting through the cold air! My friends and I were planning to go to Union Swuare to eat after a movie at the Regal Essex across the street, and were lured in (ditching our original plan)!! Boy were we glad we did! There is a nicely decorated room with comfy banquets, and pretty mood lightening. The food did not disappoint! We got the steamed pork dumplings which were very fresh! The dipping sauce was the right amount of spicy and sweet! We got free spring rolls for writing a review - which were not greasy, and had the requisite apricot dipping sauce that is so yummy!! Next we had the chicken and eggplant in a nice, flavorful garlic sauce, not too sweet, and just the right amount of kick to pick up the tender, tasty eggplant, that was well-done without being soggy!! The beef lo mein was also very good, with ample beef and scallion and cabbage to add texture. I would heartily recommend going here, especially on a cold day - the food, and the atmosphere will warm you up!! Also, the Manager, Jimmy is quite nice, and stopped to chat with us, and made the dining experience even better. Oh, I wanted to try the beef brisket noodle soup but had no room, so I'm getting it today! Update to come soon!! Let's just say, I'm a "Fan!!"

Fan Szechuan is a new Chinese restaurant in Lower East Side, serving exquisite and delicious Szechuan dishes. Modern and comfortable dining area, attentive service, and most importantly, INCREDIBLE FOOD! They now have some grand opening offer:- FREE steam dumplings if you spend over $30- FREE any kind of chicken dish if you spend over $60＊Thin Sliced Pork Belly 晾衣白肉**We have never tried this classic Szechuan cold appetizer. The thin cut pork and cucumber are hung over a wood. It is delicious to dip into the garlic chili sauce on the bottom. ＊Golden String Mayo Prawns 宅門金絲蝦** My favorite dish! My jaw dropped at this beautiful presentation. The prawns are wrapped in shredded crispy batter and drizzled with golden mayo sauce. It is literally a culinary art. ＊Wagyu Beef Black Truffle Fried Rice 和牛黑松露炒飯***Okay this fried rice is the star of the show. They add a generous portion of black truffle and wagyu pieces to the fried rice. Incredibly fragrant and packed with truffle flavor. The wok hei hits the spot, and the fried rice texture is just perfect. ＊Eggplant w. Garlic Sauce 魚香茄子The eggplant is stir-fried in a rich sticky garlic sauce. Very delicious yet spicier than what we usually have at a cantonese restaurant. ＊Steam Juicy Bun 小籠包The skin wrapper is too doughy for my liking, but the meat filling is juicy and yum. Free pork or veggie XLB if you spend over $30. ＊Handmade Fried Sticky Rice Cakes w. Brown Sugar 純手工紅糖糍粑Imagine it is the dessert version of crispy rice, coated with soybean powder. We thought it would be chewier like tteokbokki but it was actually like rice cracker.

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.

Early September, I had lunch at Fan Szechuan newly opened on Essex Street around the corner from Sour Mouse. Reservations were easy to get on Google. One can look at the menu on a tablet which has a large variety of dishes. First came a square ramekin with picked vegetables and the tastiest peanuts. I liked these so much that I asked if they were for sale. Har Gow was the best out of three dishes that I ordered. The wrapper was silky and the shrimps were plump. Pork Soup Dumplings were a tad disappointing as the wrappers were thick. Sliced beef with tofu was quite nondescript in flavor. I drank water with my meal. When I got the bill the restaurant had already chosen 22% as a tip which I changed as I didn't think that was correct. The service was fine but the bill was quite high. This seems an expensive restaurant for this neighborhood.

To check out the real deal for this new place that serve my favorite spicy dishes similar to Mt House at st mark , I came in person. The waiter and owner were super nice and welcoming (5/5) It was nicely decorated. Food was very good. I love their Wagyu truffle fried rice was very unique -5/5 . Beef in yellow spicy broth - 4.5/5 (wished beef slice was thinner) . Dry spicy chicken - 5/5 . Soup dumpling 4/5 (soup and meat is good , wished it was thinner wrap like the one in Shanghai). They will have KTV machine downstairs very soon so you can eat and sing We were able to get free Dry spicy chicken over $60 order. You get Free dumplings over $30 order promotion ! I am picky with the food but I think they are solid good lunch or dinner spot if you want both spicy & non spicy option . Bringing my big group of friends here one day for KTV fest! So glad finally I get my dose of true spice around my neighborhood . Food 4.5/5Service 5/5Decoration 4.5/5Will I come back ? For Sure

Fan Szechuan is a fantastic new addition to the area! The restaurant is super clean, and the staff is friendly and welcoming, which made for a great first impression. I tried the Kung Pao chicken, and it was incredibly authentic and flavorful. The balance of spice and flavor was perfect--definitely one of the best I've had. I'm excited to have such a great spot nearby and will definitely be returning to try more dishes! Highly recommend checking them out.

Long awaited Chinese restaurant on the LES. The decor is inviting and the bar completes the requisite of a full service restaurant. The dishes are NOT your "takeout" garden variety. I had the shrimp dumplings, and Veggie Lo Mein that was light and not weight down with the oil you normally find in your takeout. It was a pleasure to not have to travel outside the LES to enjoy a taste of Chinese cuisine.

Wow, what a pleasant surprise! Every dish was fantastic--spicy, but perfectly seasoned without being overloaded with oil. I also love that they include rice with every dish, so no need to ask for it!The service was top-notch, the atmosphere was great, and the prices were really reasonable.This is definitely my new favorite Szechuan spot!