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So glad they opened near my work because this is now our go to lunch! They also have the best variation of lunch special in the area - for vegetarian, gf, selective meats, etc Service is getting better as they're getting faster with more experience. The interior is also awesome as they have larger space in the back.
I'm obsessed with Antidote --easily one of my favorite restaurants as every dish is amazing here. While both locations have pretty similar menus, the one thing I enjoyed more at By Antidote is the Century Egg with Burrata ($18) instead of with tofu. Even if you don't like century egg, the way it's prepared is simply delectable. It's soaked in chili oil that makes it so tasty over the creaminess of the burrata and century egg. Even when you run out of the yiaotao on the side, it's great on with rice or on its own too. This dish is so unique and special --a must! For the entrees, we ordered the Braised Pork Belly with Mustard Greens ($28) and Fei Hong Tiger Prawns ($28). I loved both of these being paired with rice. The prawns are huge, crispy, and flavorful with a kick of spice. The pork belly is incredibly tender and juicy paired with the sourness of the mustard greens that cuts the fattiness. Both are amazing dishes and would definitely order them again. Atop of the amazing food, the aesthetic of this place is so beautifully done. Their artwork is so aesthetic as well. I really need to know who does their artwork. I keep asking the waiters on various visits, but no one knows. If I ever leave NY, this is the spot I've miss.
By Antidote is the sister restaurant of Antidote (go figure haha) & is just as good- I'm glad to see that that business is great as well (as it should be)! I'm not sure exactly what the differences are between them or the menu at that but I'm sure they're both great. If anything I think this menu has some fusion dishes as I don't recall seeing a century egg with burrata cheese in the Antidote menu haha. My friend & I ordered the beef (I'm forgetting exactly which dish) & the fried rice. Both were great but surprisingly my favorite part of the beef dish were the mushrooms incorporated in it. The fried rice complemented it well & the portions were great. I'll 100% be back- whether it's here or the original Antidote :).
Upscale modern Szechuan cuisine! Interior is dark and moody with a bright light on each table highlighting the food. Drinks had an Asian twist. Service was actually really quick, I was surprised by how fast to food came out! Must get is the burrata with century egg (as someone who is Chinese, I never thought this combination could work). Highly recommend coming with a group of people so you try as many dishes as possible!
By Antidote is a cozy spot with exceptional options for all sorts of Sichuan food. Pay attention to the spice levels if you're sensitive as they are honest! The food and cocktails were delicious, we had an arrangement of meat dishes and dim sum and left very satisfied. Staff were kind and the interior was moody, perfect for catching up or a date night. Highly recommend!
Yum! Beijing duck will never not be the star of the show. So frikin good. Sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. And I always prefer the thin wraps over those thick ass buns. Crab + salted egg tofu was also so yummy, and portion was sm larger than we expected. String beans never miss. Lovedd the garlicky flavor. Great service as well
If you thought Antidote in Williamsburg was good, their runner up concept in Flatiron will have you questioning if you understood the potential of Sichuan food. Turns out none of us except the chefs behind these delicious, revelatory dishes here did. Of course there's standard fare like salted yolk tofu or deep fried tilapia cooked to perfection, but have you heard of combining century egg with burrata cheese? Or truffled mushroom stuffed ravioli with szechuan chili oil? My tastebuds were beyond ecstatic here. I'm taking a look at their menu online and it seems they don't have the most updated version that I saw at their restaurant up. They added many new cocktails and dishes since my last visit, and both drinks and food are still so good. Standouts to me include their famous burrata with century egg, which seemed kind of gimmicky but is a delicious and amazing entry point for anyone new to eating century egg. I prefer eating this with white rice over the fried cruller they serve it with. The truffle ravioli has a nice al dente bite and is bursting with flavor. The fish blossom, okra salad, salted yolk tofu, and prawns with glass noodles and XO sauce are dishes I will also be thinking about for a long time. On their new cocktail menu, they note the level of sweetness and ABV of each drink, which is such useful information to know! I like my drinks less sweet, and now I can just refer to their legend to know which drinks to order. Their bar program is excellent so I don't think you can go wrong, but when in doubt, the servers here seem pretty knowledgeable on all the dishes. The decor is understated and classy, and the prices match (as in, they're kind of high but apropos for Flatiron). My only point of contention might be that they enforce a strict 90 min time limit for a 2 top, which didn't feel excessively rushed since their kitchen is fast and our dishes came out soon after we ordered. But for the amount of food and drinks we ordered, we wish we could have lingered for at least 2 hours. My burden to bear is having the luxury of dining out constantly and I've grown jaded of most restaurants, which tend to blur together. By Antidote is one of the rare spots that actually stands out, and it's incredible they keep updating their menu with exciting additions so I can keep returning for a different experience each time.
Wanted to start off by saying i LOVED Antidote in Brooklyn and LOVEDDD Nemesis even more (rip, she was so yummy while she lasted) By Antidote was a little disappointing unfortunately. Space is fine, not too loud, it seemed like there was a lot of staff on floor but at the same time felt like there was no service? Everyone was still nice but the vibe just felt slightly chaotic/disorganized. We were initially intrigued by the century egg burrata. It was fine, a bit salty. It looks like it used to be actually pieces/bites of century egg but maybe a certain demographic wasn't vibing with it as much. We didn't mix it at first and there was at least someee distinction between the ingredients but then the waiter came over and told us to mix it. We sadly hated it even more after ~ it was just so mush, all singular texture. Food wise, it just didn't hit as much as their sister restaurants. Everything was fine, just felt a little lacking. 3/5 prawns were raw which was a little sad. Was hoping the Crab Fried rice would be good because LOVED it at Nemesis but... where did the crab meat go?? Would def recommend just making the trip down to Brooklyn for Antidote instead!
Food was pretty good, I came here with a friend for dinner, the sauerkraut fish was the winer, rice pretty good too. The fish first appears like a lot of volume, but as we dig down, it's mostly cabages. Service was good, quite tendy. Ambiance is quite dark.
We LOVED the century egg with burrata and fried dough sticks. A little spicy but so creative and so delicious! Would order this a million times over again. Sadly didn't love the remaining items, which included crab and pork soup dumplings, glazed eggplant, tea smoked duck fried rice, and steamed whole fish. The soup dumplings were fine though didn't taste as good as most places (eg chi, Jiang Nan, etc). Although the fried rice was done well, i thought the fish was a tad overcooked and the eggplant way too fried and sticky. That said, would return to try some of the other items on the menu since it looked very interesting.
A bit more of an Americanized Chinese taste Must try: - Green pepper beef (favorite but it's Szechuan spice) - Century Egg with Burrata - Egg Custard bun Braised pork with mustard green was decent but not 100% extraordinary. Eggplant had a nice texture, which was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor is on the sweeter side, which makes it tastes like orange chicken. I would skip. Duck fried rice was a bit dry and the flavor was a bit on the bland side. Skip as well Service was amazing! Resy isn't hard to get!
TL;DR Version/Recommended dishes: Century with Burrata, Numbing Cubes, Mala Beancurd, and Fried Cauliflower. Very mildly spiced, but decent Sichuan. Maybe stick with the small plates? I was at this unique Szechuan/Sichuan spot a good while back, as with many of my more recent reviews, with a medium-sized group. It was during the time when there was still a soft opening menu, so hopefully, things have changed a bit. The space is dark and red, similar to an extent to the good but pricey Nemesis, which was this address's previous restaurant. By comparison to that spot, I found the food a lot more worth it at Nemesis, as while they made unique, somewhat pricey Thai food, the options were also very well-flavored. Compared to some of the other Sichuan spots, I found the food, at least for the one chili options, to have lighter mala flavors than expected and, in general, less flavored. Similar to the aforementioned Nemesis, the menu started strong. Our shared appetizer was the excellent Century Egg With Burrata Cheese for $18, with roasted pepper and fried dough, or rather youtiao. The burrata added a unique creamy texture and reduced some of the funk associated with the century eggs. When mixed, it had more of a dip consistency compared to the usual century eggs with pepper you find in most Sichuan spots, so I guess that's why it's paired with the youtiao. Even as someone who likes the funk from pidan, this was a tasty interpretation. As an extra appetizer, I added the Mala Shredded Beancurd for $12, with cucumber, carrot, cilantro, onion, and peanut. This was the most standard of all the plates, and there was a decent amount of beancurd, which had a slightly hard texture. The peanuts, along with the vegetables, added some crunch, and there was the mild and typical amount of mala in the dish overall. This was standard, but good. My favorite of the main dishes was, unfortunately, the most expensive one. This was the $35 Numbing Cubes with premium ribeye, mushroom, dried chili, and peppercorn. As per the description, this had the most "ma" of any of the dishes, with a pleasant amount of numbness. The ribeye was very tender, and the mushrooms were meaty. The dark lighting made it a bit confusing to pick out the meat from the mushrooms, but I didn't mind eating either of them more. This was pricey but tasty. There was also the Stir-Fried Cauliflower for $18 with pepper and garlic. This was the only dish we ordered that had two chili peppers listed. The dish looked spicy, and it was at a medium level. The vegetables retained a nice bit of crunch, and the roasted garlic added nice flavor. This was good but small, though expected for that price point in that neighborhood. Last of the more Szechuan dishes was the forgettable $26 Green Peppercorn Fish Stew, also with 1 chili. There was plenty of tender fish, but that was the only part I liked. The sourness was there, but the spices were lacking, and in this case, I don't even mean just chilies here. Usually, this is a very complex and delicious broth which I happily drink, but I found this too one-note, even as someone who likes sour foods. The rest of the dishes were less Szechuan. The Crab Tofu for $26 with salted egg yolk and crab paste was alright. I liked the texture of the tofu as it was firm but still silken, but there wasn't much crab or crab flavor. There was also plenty of salted egg, but not too much to make it a bit gritty. I think they could honestly advertise two versions, with one being vegetarian for $8 or so less sans crab, and have a good version of salted egg yolk tofu. The $28 Braised Pork Belly With Mustard Greens was good. The pork belly texture depended a bit on the piece, with some of them being a bit tough, while others were fatty and nice. I prefer a bit more texture for mustard greens, but they were still nice. Last was a rice dish, which we ordered as dishes don't come with rice. This was the Tea-Smoked Duck Fried Rice for $18 with shredded duck, onion, and egg. The rice had a good wok hei, and there was a bit of duck in there, and the dish had only a mild duck flavor, so it didn't feel too worth it. I usually don't recommend Cafe China much anymore, but their version blows this place out of the water, not to mention the best one at Hupo. For a restaurant advertised as Szechuan, I wish the flavors were bolder. This almost felt more American Chinese outside of the price point. It's not for me, but I can see why others like it.
It's partly my fault for coming here on the first day of Chinese New Year. The restaurant was so chaotic and poppy-red, it was like being at an Asian SantaCon. But also, the food was just okay--while the prices and portions were at oil vs. water odds from each other. - Century Egg with Burrata Cheese: Interesting idea, lackluster delivery. You get neither the sharp pungency of century eggs (because of the burrata) nor the pleasant acidity of the burrata (because of the century eggs). The result is a just-okay dip that feels like bad Turkish fusion. Oh, and only serving two tiny pieces of yu tiao (and needing to pay extra for more) for a party of four is just ridiculous. - Numbing Beef Cubes: Not nearly juicy or spicy enough, but fine as a saucy meat stir-fry. - Green Peppercorn Fish Stew: Oof, no. If you've ever had a taste of real suan cai yu, don't bother ordering this unless you want to make your Waipo cry. No green peppercorn (the real kind), no dried chilis, no tofu, no ginger + barely any preserved mustard greens + barely any konjac knots = Asian F. All served in a bowl small enough to see the bottom. Real suan cai yu comes in a bowl big enough to swim in--even for a party of one. - Fei-hong Tiger Prawn: Not bad. Tasty. Order this. - Salted Egg Nian Gao: A CNY special, but why is beyond me. It was not sweet, which is how traditional CNY nian gao should be. The salted egg batter was overwhelmingly clingy after a while, like a toddler who won't let you pee in peace. And the whole thing was blander than celery in water. - Mustard Green Fried Rice: Pro tip - If you name a dish after a specific ingredient, it should feature that ingredient prominently. There was about 70% onions in this dish, 10% dark preserved mustard greens (even though they should be fresh)--and 100% disappointment. I think there was some egg too, but who even knows? Drink-wise, By Antidote is at least on par with its much better sister restaurant in Billyburg. My Tai Chi was interesting and flavorful. Too bad the solid offerings weren't the same. So if you like paying inflated prices for medium portions of mid Americanized Chinese food, definitely come here. For real Sichuan fare, follow any gaggle of rich 21yo Mainlanders that are all over the island.
wow sooo good!! the burrata pepper century egg was INSANEEE, never had this combo before but it was sooo delicious, esp with the bread they give you (ask for extra!!). the flavors from the egg mixed with the cheese was sooo delicious yummy, had a good spice as well cold noodles were really good, lots of places can sometimes have bland noodles, but this one was super flavorful and not too spicy fish blossom was sooo yummy!! the sweet and sour sauce was great and the fish was perfectly cooked!! fish was def one of my favs i've had on nyc and would rec fs yummy rating: 9.5/10 read more
15 days ago
By Antidote reads like Chinese millennials decided to make a modern Chinese menu. Sichuan/Hunan foods are similar to NYCs growing cohort of spots like uluh, red sorghum, etc. Nin Hao has similar twists on the food as well. They also had a full Italian dessert menu and ravioli as an entree option. I'd imagine a mid 20s Chinese person gobbling this up. Coach bag and all - a tiramisu for dessert. Heard the drinks were really good but we didn't have any Dan Dan and Sesame noodles were alright but not spectacular. Tasty still but missing some depth (were the dandan maybe meatless?) Cumin lamb was just how I like it, fried and dry stir fried with lots of cumin and cilantro Eggplant surprised me, fried crispy and tossed in a soy/vinegar reduction that's sweet and not too pungent. But retained its crisp! Crab tofu and truffle fried rice eaten together was exceptionally good, try a bite and lmk Steamed fish had a little more than seasoned soy sauce to it! Can't put my finger on what's added but it was a tasty steamed fish and even partially deboned. Century egg with burrata is really interesting and my group loved it, but I don't like century egg youtiao to dip was fun but it looked a little dense Pork w mustard greens tasty too! Not as saucy as traditional mei gan cai kou rou but I prefer it I also noticed a dim sum menu, but I'd steer away from soup dumplings (Shanghai food) at a sichuan restaurant. Especially at 10+ for 3. But maybe they're good lol read more
2 months ago
Really good food! Came on a Tuesday with four and loved all the dishes! Got the Sichuan fried chicken, mapo tofu, chili oil wontons, burrata with century egg, lychee gulu pork, tea smoke duck fried rice, and glazed eggplant. Personal favorite was the Sichuan fried chicken, but all were worth getting. Service was fast and the store itelf was cute. Pretty dark inside so good for dates but they alsk have a nice spotlight over each table which is nice. read more
So glad they opened near my work because this is now our go to lunch! They also have the best variation of lunch special in the area - for vegetarian, gf, selective meats, etc Service is getting better as they're getting faster with more experience. The interior is also awesome as they have larger space in the back. read more
I'm obsessed with Antidote --easily one of my favorite restaurants as every dish is amazing here. While both locations have pretty similar menus, the one thing I enjoyed more at By Antidote is the Century Egg with Burrata ($18) instead of with tofu. Even if you don't like century egg, the way it's prepared is simply delectable. It's soaked in chili oil that makes it so tasty over the creaminess of the burrata and century egg. Even when you run out of the yiaotao on the side, it's great on with rice or on its own too. This dish is so unique and special --a must! For the entrees, we ordered the Braised Pork Belly with Mustard Greens ($28) and Fei Hong Tiger Prawns ($28). I loved both of these being paired with rice. The prawns are huge, crispy, and flavorful with a kick of spice. The pork belly is incredibly tender and juicy paired with the sourness of the mustard greens that cuts the fattiness. Both are amazing dishes and would definitely order them again. Atop of the amazing food, the aesthetic of this place is so beautifully done. Their artwork is so aesthetic as well. I really need to know who does their artwork. I keep asking the waiters on various visits, but no one knows. If I ever leave NY, this is the spot I've miss. read more
By Antidote is the sister restaurant of Antidote (go figure haha) & is just as good- I'm glad to see that that business is great as well (as it should be)! I'm not sure exactly what the differences are between them or the menu at that but I'm sure they're both great. If anything I think this menu has some fusion dishes as I don't recall seeing a century egg with burrata cheese in the Antidote menu haha. My friend & I ordered the beef (I'm forgetting exactly which dish) & the fried rice. Both were great but surprisingly my favorite part of the beef dish were the mushrooms incorporated in it. The fried rice complemented it well & the portions were great. I'll 100% be back- whether it's here or the original Antidote :). read more
Upscale modern Szechuan cuisine! Interior is dark and moody with a bright light on each table highlighting the food. Drinks had an Asian twist. Service was actually really quick, I was surprised by how fast to food came out! Must get is the burrata with century egg (as someone who is Chinese, I never thought this combination could work). Highly recommend coming with a group of people so you try as many dishes as possible! read more
1 month ago
By Antidote is a cozy spot with exceptional options for all sorts of Sichuan food. Pay attention to the spice levels if you're sensitive as they are honest! The food and cocktails were delicious, we had an arrangement of meat dishes and dim sum and left very satisfied. Staff were kind and the interior was moody, perfect for catching up or a date night. Highly recommend! read more
1 month ago
Yum! Beijing duck will never not be the star of the show. So frikin good. Sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. And I always prefer the thin wraps over those thick ass buns. Crab + salted egg tofu was also so yummy, and portion was sm larger than we expected. String beans never miss. Lovedd the garlicky flavor. Great service as well read more
6 months ago
If you thought Antidote in Williamsburg was good, their runner up concept in Flatiron will have you questioning if you understood the potential of Sichuan food. Turns out none of us except the chefs behind these delicious, revelatory dishes here did. Of course there's standard fare like salted yolk tofu or deep fried tilapia cooked to perfection, but have you heard of combining century egg with burrata cheese? Or truffled mushroom stuffed ravioli with szechuan chili oil? My tastebuds were beyond ecstatic here. I'm taking a look at their menu online and it seems they don't have the most updated version that I saw at their restaurant up. They added many new cocktails and dishes since my last visit, and both drinks and food are still so good. Standouts to me include their famous burrata with century egg, which seemed kind of gimmicky but is a delicious and amazing entry point for anyone new to eating century egg. I prefer eating this with white rice over the fried cruller they serve it with. The truffle ravioli has a nice al dente bite and is bursting with flavor. The fish blossom, okra salad, salted yolk tofu, and prawns with glass noodles and XO sauce are dishes I will also be thinking about for a long time. On their new cocktail menu, they note the level of sweetness and ABV of each drink, which is such useful information to know! I like my drinks less sweet, and now I can just refer to their legend to know which drinks to order. Their bar program is excellent so I don't think you can go wrong, but when in doubt, the servers here seem pretty knowledgeable on all the dishes. The decor is understated and classy, and the prices match (as in, they're kind of high but apropos for Flatiron). My only point of contention might be that they enforce a strict 90 min time limit for a 2 top, which didn't feel excessively rushed since their kitchen is fast and our dishes came out soon after we ordered. But for the amount of food and drinks we ordered, we wish we could have lingered for at least 2 hours. My burden to bear is having the luxury of dining out constantly and I've grown jaded of most restaurants, which tend to blur together. By Antidote is one of the rare spots that actually stands out, and it's incredible they keep updating their menu with exciting additions so I can keep returning for a different experience each time. read more
Wanted to start off by saying i LOVED Antidote in Brooklyn and LOVEDDD Nemesis even more (rip, she was so yummy while she lasted) By Antidote was a little disappointing unfortunately. Space is fine, not too loud, it seemed like there was a lot of staff on floor but at the same time felt like there was no service? Everyone was still nice but the vibe just felt slightly chaotic/disorganized. We were initially intrigued by the century egg burrata. It was fine, a bit salty. It looks like it used to be actually pieces/bites of century egg but maybe a certain demographic wasn't vibing with it as much. We didn't mix it at first and there was at least someee distinction between the ingredients but then the waiter came over and told us to mix it. We sadly hated it even more after ~ it was just so mush, all singular texture. Food wise, it just didn't hit as much as their sister restaurants. Everything was fine, just felt a little lacking. 3/5 prawns were raw which was a little sad. Was hoping the Crab Fried rice would be good because LOVED it at Nemesis but... where did the crab meat go?? Would def recommend just making the trip down to Brooklyn for Antidote instead! read more
15 days ago
Food was pretty good, I came here with a friend for dinner, the sauerkraut fish was the winer, rice pretty good too. The fish first appears like a lot of volume, but as we dig down, it's mostly cabages. Service was good, quite tendy. Ambiance is quite dark. read more
We LOVED the century egg with burrata and fried dough sticks. A little spicy but so creative and so delicious! Would order this a million times over again. Sadly didn't love the remaining items, which included crab and pork soup dumplings, glazed eggplant, tea smoked duck fried rice, and steamed whole fish. The soup dumplings were fine though didn't taste as good as most places (eg chi, Jiang Nan, etc). Although the fried rice was done well, i thought the fish was a tad overcooked and the eggplant way too fried and sticky. That said, would return to try some of the other items on the menu since it looked very interesting. read more
A bit more of an Americanized Chinese taste Must try: - Green pepper beef (favorite but it's Szechuan spice) - Century Egg with Burrata - Egg Custard bun Braised pork with mustard green was decent but not 100% extraordinary. Eggplant had a nice texture, which was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor is on the sweeter side, which makes it tastes like orange chicken. I would skip. Duck fried rice was a bit dry and the flavor was a bit on the bland side. Skip as well Service was amazing! Resy isn't hard to get! read more
TL;DR Version/Recommended dishes: Century with Burrata, Numbing Cubes, Mala Beancurd, and Fried Cauliflower. Very mildly spiced, but decent Sichuan. Maybe stick with the small plates? I was at this unique Szechuan/Sichuan spot a good while back, as with many of my more recent reviews, with a medium-sized group. It was during the time when there was still a soft opening menu, so hopefully, things have changed a bit. The space is dark and red, similar to an extent to the good but pricey Nemesis, which was this address's previous restaurant. By comparison to that spot, I found the food a lot more worth it at Nemesis, as while they made unique, somewhat pricey Thai food, the options were also very well-flavored. Compared to some of the other Sichuan spots, I found the food, at least for the one chili options, to have lighter mala flavors than expected and, in general, less flavored. Similar to the aforementioned Nemesis, the menu started strong. Our shared appetizer was the excellent Century Egg With Burrata Cheese for $18, with roasted pepper and fried dough, or rather youtiao. The burrata added a unique creamy texture and reduced some of the funk associated with the century eggs. When mixed, it had more of a dip consistency compared to the usual century eggs with pepper you find in most Sichuan spots, so I guess that's why it's paired with the youtiao. Even as someone who likes the funk from pidan, this was a tasty interpretation. As an extra appetizer, I added the Mala Shredded Beancurd for $12, with cucumber, carrot, cilantro, onion, and peanut. This was the most standard of all the plates, and there was a decent amount of beancurd, which had a slightly hard texture. The peanuts, along with the vegetables, added some crunch, and there was the mild and typical amount of mala in the dish overall. This was standard, but good. My favorite of the main dishes was, unfortunately, the most expensive one. This was the $35 Numbing Cubes with premium ribeye, mushroom, dried chili, and peppercorn. As per the description, this had the most "ma" of any of the dishes, with a pleasant amount of numbness. The ribeye was very tender, and the mushrooms were meaty. The dark lighting made it a bit confusing to pick out the meat from the mushrooms, but I didn't mind eating either of them more. This was pricey but tasty. There was also the Stir-Fried Cauliflower for $18 with pepper and garlic. This was the only dish we ordered that had two chili peppers listed. The dish looked spicy, and it was at a medium level. The vegetables retained a nice bit of crunch, and the roasted garlic added nice flavor. This was good but small, though expected for that price point in that neighborhood. Last of the more Szechuan dishes was the forgettable $26 Green Peppercorn Fish Stew, also with 1 chili. There was plenty of tender fish, but that was the only part I liked. The sourness was there, but the spices were lacking, and in this case, I don't even mean just chilies here. Usually, this is a very complex and delicious broth which I happily drink, but I found this too one-note, even as someone who likes sour foods. The rest of the dishes were less Szechuan. The Crab Tofu for $26 with salted egg yolk and crab paste was alright. I liked the texture of the tofu as it was firm but still silken, but there wasn't much crab or crab flavor. There was also plenty of salted egg, but not too much to make it a bit gritty. I think they could honestly advertise two versions, with one being vegetarian for $8 or so less sans crab, and have a good version of salted egg yolk tofu. The $28 Braised Pork Belly With Mustard Greens was good. The pork belly texture depended a bit on the piece, with some of them being a bit tough, while others were fatty and nice. I prefer a bit more texture for mustard greens, but they were still nice. Last was a rice dish, which we ordered as dishes don't come with rice. This was the Tea-Smoked Duck Fried Rice for $18 with shredded duck, onion, and egg. The rice had a good wok hei, and there was a bit of duck in there, and the dish had only a mild duck flavor, so it didn't feel too worth it. I usually don't recommend Cafe China much anymore, but their version blows this place out of the water, not to mention the best one at Hupo. For a restaurant advertised as Szechuan, I wish the flavors were bolder. This almost felt more American Chinese outside of the price point. It's not for me, but I can see why others like it. read more
8 months ago
It's partly my fault for coming here on the first day of Chinese New Year. The restaurant was so chaotic and poppy-red, it was like being at an Asian SantaCon. But also, the food was just okay--while the prices and portions were at oil vs. water odds from each other. - Century Egg with Burrata Cheese: Interesting idea, lackluster delivery. You get neither the sharp pungency of century eggs (because of the burrata) nor the pleasant acidity of the burrata (because of the century eggs). The result is a just-okay dip that feels like bad Turkish fusion. Oh, and only serving two tiny pieces of yu tiao (and needing to pay extra for more) for a party of four is just ridiculous. - Numbing Beef Cubes: Not nearly juicy or spicy enough, but fine as a saucy meat stir-fry. - Green Peppercorn Fish Stew: Oof, no. If you've ever had a taste of real suan cai yu, don't bother ordering this unless you want to make your Waipo cry. No green peppercorn (the real kind), no dried chilis, no tofu, no ginger + barely any preserved mustard greens + barely any konjac knots = Asian F. All served in a bowl small enough to see the bottom. Real suan cai yu comes in a bowl big enough to swim in--even for a party of one. - Fei-hong Tiger Prawn: Not bad. Tasty. Order this. - Salted Egg Nian Gao: A CNY special, but why is beyond me. It was not sweet, which is how traditional CNY nian gao should be. The salted egg batter was overwhelmingly clingy after a while, like a toddler who won't let you pee in peace. And the whole thing was blander than celery in water. - Mustard Green Fried Rice: Pro tip - If you name a dish after a specific ingredient, it should feature that ingredient prominently. There was about 70% onions in this dish, 10% dark preserved mustard greens (even though they should be fresh)--and 100% disappointment. I think there was some egg too, but who even knows? Drink-wise, By Antidote is at least on par with its much better sister restaurant in Billyburg. My Tai Chi was interesting and flavorful. Too bad the solid offerings weren't the same. So if you like paying inflated prices for medium portions of mid Americanized Chinese food, definitely come here. For real Sichuan fare, follow any gaggle of rich 21yo Mainlanders that are all over the island. read more
Really great fusion dishes. My favorite was the burrata - the creamy cheese blended well with the savory flavors from the preserved egg and the spicy and numbing chili oil. Great with the fried dough alongside. The ravioli was also delicious - savory and with a nice aromatic blend of seasonings. The mapo tofu was pretty standard, pretty comparable to other Sichuan restaurants - it's nice that it's vegetarian by default. I didn't try the duck fried rice, but my partner enjoyed that as well. The bill came to $115, but we definitely ended up over ordering - we took home almost all the mapo tofu and the fried rice. The prices were reasonable for basically two meals worth of food. read more
Came here on a Wednesday night and was quite packed but there's plenty of seating. The inside is beautifully decorated with dim lighting. I love the Williamsburg Antidote and this one did not disappoint! We started with the egg with burrata and it did not disappoint but you must get the fried dough to go along with it! For the mains we got the kungpao chicken which is a huge portion and absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of spice. The prawns were also cooked perfectly and sit on top of glass noodles that paired perfectly. The absolute must get though is the duck fried rice, it was an absolute standout! Would absolutely come back! read more
2 months ago
Vibe/ambiance: dark & vibey, a little loud though Service: solid and attentive Reservation: recommended Items ordered: Cucumber salad: 8.8/10 Burrata century egg with fried dough: 10/10 Chestnut pork ribs 7/10 Tea duck fried rice 8/10 Soup dumplings 8/10 String beans 7.8/10 read more
Overall decent but I'd say the experience, space, and food - BK location still much better! Stand out dishes - Crab Tofu, Sichuan Cold Noodle. Both flavor were on point. Feihong Prawn wasn't spicy for some reason and was better in BK. The last call for drinks was quite early I recall. read more
4 months ago
Everything here was delicious! We grabbed a 5pm res and were seated right away. We started with the wontons in chili oil which were good, and the chili oil was delicious. For entrees we had the spicy cumin lamb, mapo tofu, and mustard green fried rice. I loved everything but the mapo tofu was my favorite. It was a good amount of food for 2 people and we had enough for leftovers as well. They have a good happy hour deal with drinks as well. read more
Such delicious fusion Szechuan food in a modern, chic environment! I love Antidote in Brooklyn so I was really excited to try this new restaurant and it lived up to my expectations :) The standout was the century egg with burrata and homemade chili oil served with youtiao (fried dough). It was by far my favorite dish of the night and I would come back just for this! We also got the tea smoked duck fried rice and the spicy boneless pork trotters, which were both good but I would love to try more of their other dishes next time. They are doing a special Lunar New Year menu right now with some fun dishes I'd love to try. Our server was also very kind and patient! Overall, loved my experience here and will be thinking about that century egg burrata dish for a while! read more
By Antidote is such a beautiful, intimate dining location. I was brought here by my partner for my birthday and had SUCH an incredible experience. We started out with some jasmine tea to warm up from the crisis air outside. It was warm and packed with flavor and even came in a beautiful vessel. For appetizers we had: - century egg with burrata-- this was INCREDIBLE and a dish only at this location. It was creamy and packed with flavor from their homemade chili oil. I was a bit skeptical at first while ordering it but am so glad I did - Mala soup dumplings-- this was delicious, fresh, fragrant, and incredible comforting - tea smoked duck siumai-- this was also unique but packed will filling and very flavorful For our mains we had: - sichuan chili fried chicken-- definitely one of my favorites of the night. The chicken was perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and soft interior. It had the right amount of spice without it fully taking over your palate - spicy cumin lamb-- another flavorful and spicy dish! It was actually the spiciest dish we got all night but was cooked so incredibly well and was mixed perfectly with some fresh veggies - crab fried rice-- a beautiful compliment to the spicy entrees we got. It was cooked perfectly and added a wonderful textural and salty component to the meal Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. The flavors were layered and satisfying, with that kind of execution that makes you slow down and enjoy each bite. I will absolutely be back!! read more
The sister restaurant to Antidote in Brooklyn, and I think they did a great job! The inside is very moody and cool. We got the braised pork belly, glazed eggplant, and mapo tofu, which ended up being a lot of food for two people. It doesn't come with rice unfortunately, but everything tasted delicious! Even the cocktail that we ordered was amazing. I don't remember the name, but it was a baijiu cocktail. It was very balanced and not too strong. I love that baijiu is becoming more popular now! Even though they just opened, we didn't have any issues with our meal. The service was very fast and efficient! Only complaint I have is that they close very early for a Sunday. They close at 9PM, so last call was a bit before that. read more
Had a res and was seated immediately. Restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere with nice staff. Food itself was okay in my opinion. The century egg spicy burrata was quite salty and a little strange in my opinion. The rest of the items were fine. read more
So glad that @antidote__nyc , one of my favorite Sichuan / Chinese restaurants in NYC, now has a location conveniently located in Manhattan! The century egg + burrata is a must order! Goes surprisingly well together instead of tofu read more
Incredible dinner with a unique twist on every dish! Every dish was seriously exploding with flavor and i wish i could've ordered the whole menu. The century egg & burrata was a must get and was perfectly complimented by the sweet fried bread. The new to menu item short ribs were delicious and we even used the sauce on the rice because it was so good. Don't go home without ordering the egg custard lava buns for dessert. I might have to go back and JUST order those they were so good. Our server Louis was incredibly helpful with all his recommendations and helped guide us to the perfect order. Can't wait to come back! read more
When I heard that Antidote from BK is opening a sister restaurant in midtown, I was so excited. I went to try it out during dinner time and it did not disappoint. Per the recommendation of our server, we ordered the popular century egg with burrata cheese appetizer, that came with fried dough. I never thought I would try something like that given such an odd combination. I was so glad that I ordered it. The combination of spice and the texture made this dish a must try. It's the most memorable dish I had that night. The fried prawns is one of my favorite dishes at Antidote, and the one at by Antidote tastes the same. It's less oily than the version served at other Sichuan restaurants in the city and a lot more flavorful. Pok Choy with garlic was good. The dishes do not come with rice, so make sure you get some rice if you would like to balance out the meal. They have an interesting cocktail menu and a lot more dishes that look great. I cannot wait to return to try the other dishes at this convenient location off Park Avenue. read more
The century egg burrata is truly a standout dish - it's unique and delicious, but definitely not for someone who dislikes century egg. The chili oil was a great add. The staff were super flexible and seated my friend first (i was 15 min late bc i went to the wrong location) and they were friendly and prompt. it's a dark, cozy spot and great for catching up with a friend. my only complaint is that the stools we sat on weren't very comfortable and my butt was sore afterwards. read more
Came during soft opening and loved it! So glad there's an offshoot of Antidote in Manhattan now! Started with the Spotlight cocktail, which was light and delicious, presented beautifully. Had to get the Flatiron-exclusive century egg + burrata dish -- super creative and a good app! The chili oil underneath is very spicy, beware. I wish this came with more youtiao. I had leftovers and took this home and ate it with sourdough though, and it was still delicious. Pork soup dumplings are good, nothing crazy. A little steep at $8 for 3. Dan dan noodles were delicious. I love salted egg yolk crab tofu, and the dish at By Antidote did not disappoint. The Slice Beef Chili Oil was a little too spicy for me, but my friend who grew up eating mala in the Xi'an area of China said it was very authentic. I liked the addition of cabbage and glass noodles. Overall, great ambience for elevated chinese food. Nice bar, good lighting for a date night. The only thing is they have a 1.5 hour seating limit, which felt a bit rushed, especially since we got so many dishes. I guess that's what it's like when a hot new restaurant opens in Manhattan. read more
Liked the vibe. Clientele was dressed so nice and seemed like trend setters. Food: Best dish - century egg with burrata. Every restaurant has that one dish and I think this is it. 5/5 Mala soup dumplings - it was different and I liked it. 4/5 Crab fried rice. It was good. Probably would have tasted the same without the crab. 4/5 Braised pork with mustard greens. 4.5/5 Boiled fish 4.5/5 read more
2 months ago
Super good drinks and food. Loved antidote so had to try it out -- lived up to expectations for sure! read more
8 months ago
Delicious Chinese food. Really enjoyed the fried rice, chicken, string beans, and especially the dessert. The hen was a bit dry and the tofu sand texture wasn't my jam, but still worth a try. Fun spot. Great hangout venue with good vibes and not overly loud or crowded. read more
Filled my stomach and cleared my sinuses - totally underrated drink menu here. there were some absolutely gorgeous, creative, cocktails, incorporating ingredients like yogurt, clarified milk, wasabi, etc., that packed a punch making all $17 worth it - our waiter was so kind, and one of my dining mates described the drink that she was craving and he made something special for her. it was delicious, think a Szechuan spicy margarita. and he brought us fun rum shots to do with him. - the Szechuan fried chicken was so spicy and each chicken piece was crisped perfectly. they put in literally so many peppers though to make the dish look deceivingly large. - the Kung pao chicken elevated a classic. I could literally have licked the sauce off the plate. I recommend getting not the chili oil wontons to avoid flavor fatigue as they have such great plump regular dumplings. like truffle pork yummmm - to me the cucumber salad was whatever, but my table mates gobbled it up and thought that the strip cut style of a cucumbers allowed for increased surface area to carry the flavor. the dan dan noodles were chili forward but the sesame flavor rang on the bouncy noodles. - the burrata century egg!! totally the staple dish of the restaurant was so interesting. I loved the smooth cold cheese flavor with the green herby sauce balanced out by the chili oil. so many flavors and so many textures. really a unique special dish. read more
We walked in on a sunday night and got seated pretty quickly. We order the spicy cumin lamb, lychee gulu pork, and crab tofu. The spicy cumin lamb wasn't gamey with a strong cumin taste. The pork was sweet and savory with the aroma of lychee and pineapple. The crab tofu was my favorite. It had a strong crab and nutty taste. Overall a great spot for modern chinese food. read more
Came here around Chinese new year and the vibe was incredible. To start, Got the mapo tofu and century egg with burrata which I was skeptical at first but it was DELICIOUS. Got the beef in chili oil and my vegetarian friend had delicious noodles. Although I'm a meat eater, it was a very vegetarian friendly place. Food came out fast and our waters were always filled. read more
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