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4.6 (652 reviews)
Open 12:15 pm - 10:00 PM
Updated 3 months ago

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Sophia W.

LOVED the crab tofu, such a good texture and flavor. The double-cooked pork was amazing, everything I wanted in that dish. Antidote is upscale and elegant, elevating Sichuan cuisine. The staff were all wonderful.

Crab Tofu
Erica W K.

Delicious upscale Chinese food in Williamsburg! The place is beautifully decorated and it was quite busy when we went. We got three dishes and all of them were delicious: - Crab tofu: highlight! I highly recommend getting if you like crab, tofu, and salted egg yolks. The taste profile surprised me. The salted egg yolk gave a deep intense flavor to the dish. - Chili chicken: crunchy and flavorful, love how the batter wasn't too thick and the pepper was not too overpowering. - Sauteed green beans: deliciously cooked, the beans had good flavors and it paired very well with the chicken. Overall, I do think this place is worth the hype. It is definitely on the expensive side though. I would recommend the crab tofu!

Vibe
Mehaa S.

Solid sichuan food in williamsburg! Met up with some friends for lunch and got our usual assortment of mapo tofu, dandan noodles and green beans and they were all super solid 9/10 good enough to rival spicy moon I liked that the waiters didn't hover over us and let us enjoy our meal in peace as someone who does not prefer to be asked how my food is mid bite Also a moment for the decor, I loveddd this space, it was huge and airy and gorgeous with lots of natural light and tastefully placed plants. Definitely a trendy williamsburg spot but the food does not disappoint

Chestnut Short Ribs Fish stew with fresh green peppercorn
Stephanie L.

We ordered the short ribs, numbing rib eye cubes, crab fried rice, green peppercorn fish stew, sautéed pea shoots, and pig ears appetizer. My favorite was the short ribs. It was fall off the bone tender and very flavorful. The fish stew was good if you enjoy numbing Szechuan peppercorn. I personally enjoyed the mushrooms in the numbing cube dish more than the rib eye because the mushroom had more flavor. The crab fried rice was mediocre and didn't really have a wok taste. The drinks were good! Overall I would come back if you're looking for good Chinese food in Williamsburg. It does get pretty crowded so I would recommend coming early or making a reservation.

Kungpao Chicken
Alyssa D.

I went for Galentines Day with my girlies and it was the PERFECT vibe. Low lighting, not super loud so it was a perfect "sex and the city" moment for us 4 to YAP the whole time. I really liked the apps here, but especially the cucumber salad. We also got vegetable dumplings that were pretty good and scallion pancakes (my personal favorite). I then ordered Kung pow chicken and got a side of rice. Overall meal was okay. TBH I was more into the apps. Entre was alright. No, the drinks are pretty expensive, but they do make them elaborately. I had gotten the Midterm which is vermouth, but also kind of had an amaretto-y taste to it. It's a strong flavor profile. My friend, however, got Kiku 101 and that SLAPPED. Perfect amount of sweetness without it going overboard. Overall, great spot. The place was a tad pricey, but hey that's Williamsburg. I forgot to take a picture of this, but I really appreciated how the menu let you know how spicy a dish was or how sweet or bitter a drink was.

Golden fish fillet (salted egg fried fish)
Cece L.

So glad i finally got to try this place. Sichuan chili fried chicken: 4/5 The size and fry of it reminds popcorn chicken which I love. It's more light in flavor than I hoped, especially compared to the mapo tofu. Preferred the size of chicken pieces here over the one at Mountain House. Mapo tofu: 5/5 Delicious! Decently spicy and numbing. More so than Mountain House but equally good. Golden fish fillet: 4/5 Loved the flavor but it was mostly breading not fish. Would try the salted egg crab tofu version instead next time.

Eggplant with red peppers
Alana K.

I came here recently with a friend for dinner. I'd had the Dongpo pork before and, once again, it was wonderful. We also tried a few other dishes: - bok choy: this was fairly plain- I believe it was steamed with garlic- but it was a good vegetable dish to balance out the richness of the pork - dandan noodles: these were good, but not as spicy as we were anticipating Everything came to our table extremely fast- probably within 5-10 minutes of ordering. However, the service was good and we weren't rushed out of the restaurant.

Egg yolk lava bun
Gab G.

Walked in on a Friday at 5:45 and got lucky with a table for 2! My boyfriend and I shared: + Spicy cabbage + Garlic eggplant + Chicken soup dumplings + crab tofu + Egg yolk lava buns Standouts were the cabbage, eggplant and dumplings. Also loved the lava buns - reminded me of the salted egg yolk lava cake at the Kitsby. Will definitely be back!!

Fish fillet in bean paste
Alpine T.

Re-review! I came here previously and was underwhelmed but I came back again and I understand the hype! Previous mistake was not ordering Sichuan dishes, which is an obvious mistake on my end when going to a Sichuan restaurant. I primarily ordered Sichuan style dishes, and they were amazing. Ordered - dan Dan noodles. A different type of noodle than traditional Dan Dan noodles, but the flavor was there. Strong and aromatic chili oil flavor coated the noodles nicely - lechan chicken. Cold appetizer dish with chicken soaked with chili oil. Super flavorful and spicy! - bean paste fish. Not sure the exact name of this, but wow this is amazing. A whole fish drowned in their chili sauce. I was ready to drink the sauce. Also hard to find at most restaurants so this was a nice surprise. Will come back to try more of their Sichuan dishes

Vibe
Melinda C.

One of my favorite NYC meals - the crab salted egg yolk tofu lives in my head rent free. Every spoonful is the perfect bite over a bed of warm rice. My friends and I made a reservation for 3 on a Saturday at 12pm and the restaurant filled up quickly after we were seated. The caramel glaze eggplant was addictive! The smokiness of the tea smoked duck was full of umami, but I would probably order a different dish next time. Antidote's ambiance is cozy with natural elements like plants hanging from the ceiling and a brick wall bar. Servers were attentive and made sure our water cups were full. Highly recommend.

Dan dan noodles (vegetarian/vegan)
Ashwini A.

SERVICE - located in Williamsburg walking distance from Bedford Ave - large interior with tall ceilings, modern industrial inspired decor - recommend making a reservation as it can get crowded during busier hours - tables for smaller groups of 2-4 or slightly larger groups - ambiance good for a semi casual meal - servers are polite and attentive, frequently clearing plates and refilling water without being pushy - food served very quickly MENU - sichaun menu with wide selection of small plates and entrees - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - spicy cabbage (7/10): five rolls of steamed Napa cabbage covered in a sweet and sour chili sauce. This was one of the vegetarian appetizers and our server told us it was a more popular one. I was intrigued as I do not usually associate cabbage with having a lot of flavor. This was served almost immediately after we ordered. I enjoyed how the cabbage was soft enough to chew but not so soft that it fell apart when picking it up. The sauce is more on the sweet side, with flavors similar to a dumpling dipping sauce. I would recommend getting this even if you are not a huge cabbage fan as it can be eye opening. - mapo tofu (9/10): silken tofu cubes in a spicy broth. This is a classic sichuan dish and it was nice that it was vegetarian as some places put pork into it. While I did enjoy it, I would have it as a shareable entree with other dishes that could add freshness and crunch. - dan dan noodles (10/10): thin wheat noodles with mustard greens on a spicy sesame sauce. We requested to make this vegetarian by removing the pork and adding pickled mustard greens instead. This was my favorite of the dishes we ordered. It is very flavorful with the fresh greens and the sichuan peppercorns. I did not find it overly oily which was also enjoyable. Highly recommend getting this. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! Very well decorated and nice staff plus incredible food.

Fish Blossom.
Cindy Z.

Oh, I'm obsessed with Antidote --it's no wonder everyone raves about this spot. They do get busy, so be sure to make reservations ahead of time. The restaurant is dark and moody with the aroma of Szechuan throughout. For drinks, my friend and I started off with the Unlocking Mandarin ($19) and Storm Cloud ($19). The fact that the mandarin came in a tea cup and cloud came in an orbit spinning cup already impressed us. The aesthetics of Antidote is well curated and detailed. Everything from their decor, drinks, and even the menu design. But the real star of the show is the food here. Everything looks so good that it was really hard to narrow down our picks, which means I'm already anticipating to return. Between the two of us, we ordered the Crab Tofu ($26), Sichuan Chili Fried Chicken ($26), and Fish Blossom ($34). Everything was fantastically cooked and left us wanting more. The crab tofu was a really unique dish and an absolute must order everytime. The salted egg sauce had me eating more rice than I normally would because it was so good. I loved the presentation of the fish blossom, which was still crispy even with the sweet and sour sauce. The chili chicken is a classic and definitely spicy, but everything was balanced well with rice. I don't think you can go wrong with any item on the menu. I need to go back already!

Pork soup dumplings 3
Hayden S.

Great spot! I think my bar was too high bc I heard amazing things on TikTok. I liked everything I had but was expecting more. I would absolutely get the Dandan noodles again. Vibes of the place were cool. If I was hungry in the area I would go back but wouldn't make a trip out for this

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Does this place allow pets?

Thankfully no.

Is it possible to dine here alone at a small table or a bar?

Yep, I've been here solo. But you still need a reservation if you plan on going peak hours.

Does anyone know if they use peanut oil a lot or if any? I want to go but my friend has a peanut allergy

They got vegetable oil, and you can tell them that your friend have peanut allergy

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