Crab tofu and crispy carp are highlights - get them! Crab tofu has great depth of flavor. Crispy carp is fried very well, and texturally very crunchy, very pleasing to eat. Pumpkin cake dessert is a delicious mochi texture, with red bean in the middle, but it's not too sweet. Eggplant is drenched in garlic sauce and goes very well with rice. Everything else is solid, and all well cooked here. read more

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I love szechaun food and this place didn't disappoint! The mapo tofu was 10/10. The sticky rice duck caught us off guard--I guess I was expecting duck and sticky rice on the side. It wasn't bad but the texture caught me off guard, the top was crispy (yum) but underneath the rice was almost soggy instead of sticky, with the duck underneath. I also wish the bok choy had a stronger garlic flavor and was a bit more crunchy. The staff were very attentive and kind, and the ambiance was cute. It's a smaller space but doesn't feel crowded or stuffy. Booth + table options and mood lighting. Nothing flashy, very lowkey but in a good way. read more

Chili - Ma Po Tofu, Bok Choy with Garlic - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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near my office, so it's a good lunch option. but between my low spice tolerance + apparently their food is spicier than what the menu indicates, I have very limited options. so the food is good. i'm just not itching to come back. read more

I dined here twice in a week since I didn't get to order much my first visit. Both times the restaurant was really busy whether we were there early or a hr before closing. The first time we ordered.. Wonton soup - 5 stars - we both loved the soup. The wonton skins were not thick and the meat was lightly flavored. Soup was light.. peppery. Beef tendon - 5 stars - delicious...lil spicy. The tendons were cooked so tender but they were so difficult to pick up with the chopsticks. $34 ..lil pricey for the amount but it's the city.. We got one white and one purple rice. Second visit.. Pork dumplings with chili oil - 3 stars - dumplings were okay, chili oil was good. Used the oil on other dishes.. we preferred the wonton soup. Lobster with ginger and scallions - 4 stars - Cantonese lobster dish that I've had countless of times. Ok. Mapo tofu - 4 stars - I don't care for tofu but L loved this dish.. even asked for a fork so he could pick up the tofu faster. Kung fu shrimp - 4 stars - fried shrimp in shell with a lot of chili peppers. Brought half of it home and added my own colossal shrimp to it and it was delicious. My shrimp was better but the chili peppers made them even more flavorful. My favorite dish was still the beef tendon and I should've ordered it again on my second visit but we wanted to try different things. Place was always packed but we never had to wait long for a table. Service was great. Refilled our waters and changed our plates when they noticed lobster shells were piling up. I didn't care for the cocktails much. Only tried one. Wasn't very strong.. too pricy for weak cocktails but they have other spirits available.. read more

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When you find so many GF options at a Chinese restaurant it's hard not to be pleased and for those not needing GF there are a lot of options too with some more traditional and others more 美式中餐. We truly enjoyed our pickled fish stew (酸菜鱼), tea smoked duck (樟茶鸭), and Chinese broccoli (芥蓝) which came out amazingly fast. Taste and portions good and prices reasonable. Service was very good. Downers were the noise level (deafening at points) and cramped space. Place has an eclectic vibe. Pro tips: sit towards the entrance door (better noise level) and make a reservation if you want to be assured of seating without a wait (the place is not big). Look forward to going back. read more

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We came in with a party of 11 and were promptly seated, despite having 2 people missing. The servers quickly came to our table and took our drink order to get us started. The drinks came out in about 7 mins, which I felt was pretty quick. The table favorite was the lychee virgin martini. The appetizer and dim sum was delicious. Most of our party really enjoyed the flavors and textures. The shrimp fried rice and vegetable fried rice was noted to be a tad bit salty, but overall good. The duck was a bit dry but otherwise tasty. Soft shell crab was a table, changing braised fish stew was also well enjoyed, the beef tenderloin and crispy carp both disappear within minutes. The salted egg yolk bun was the start of the show and what the whole table was waiting for. Overall, wonderful experience, and I will absolutely be returning with friends and family. Menu pictures are as of 09/2026. read more

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Do not understand why there are so many 5-star ratings. I had a mediocre experience at Chili. As a big fan of the original Café China, I went in with high expectations but left disappointed. Compared with the original Café China, or even the newer Café China, Chili felt like a significant step down. First, the portions were surprisingly small. Second, the quality of the food simply didn't justify the prices. Third, the dry-ice presentation was used excessively and came across as gimmicky and practically screamed "overpriced." Savory Tofu with Celery Shoots $12: Small portion and nothing memorable. Truffle Beef Tenderloin $45: Another tiny portion, dry ice, all smoke not much beef. The beef came in a salty brown sauce with no truffle, and reminded me of cheap American Chinese food like Panda Express. It was presented on a flat plate rather than in a concave dish, to make the small portion look a little more substantial. Chengdu Mixed Mushrooms $20: Ordinary, inexpensive mushrooms in another salty brown sauce reminiscent of American Chinese cooking. Not much complexity or character. Tea-Smoked Duck with Sticky Rice $38: My favorite dish of the meal. Flavorful and well seasoned, although there was considerably more sticky rice than duck. Rice Wine Soup $10: dry-ice presentation. Flavorful with a few interesting touches. Overall, Chili felt more focused on presentation and scene, but lost the touch on the food. For someone who remembers what made the original Café China special, the experience was particularly disappointing. read more

Chili - Tea-Smoked Duck with Sticky Rice, flavorful, but more rice than duck - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Pretty good, especially the portion sized. The restaurant is Super dim and very cold lol. Other than that, fast service and a lot of food. The soup dumplings weren't good but everything else was pretty good. read more

Chili - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I thought this place would be more trendy than tasty but I was wrong! We ordered a ton of items and everything was delicious. Portions are also massive, and we had tons of leftovers. Service was friendly throughout, though they did forget our drink order and we had to follow up. Ambiance is great, prices are reasonable given quality, and food is delicious. read more

We walked in as a party of 2 and were seated at the bar right away. We ordered the spicy wontons, chicken in garlic sauce and braised fish fillet with tofu. We also ordered a side of rice as none of the dishes come with it automatically. The spicy wontons came first and they were delicious! The broth it came with was perfectly spicy and so flavorful. Our two other dishes were good as well. The fish fillet with tofu was my favorite. It was similar to mapu tofu but had the fish fillets mixed in as well which I liked. The chicken in garlic sauce was good too but we felt the fish with tofu was much better. The portions are also pretty big so we were able to take our entrees back for future leftovers. Overall it was a good experience, just wish it wasn't an extra charge for white rice and we'd probably skip on the chicken and garlic sauce next time. read more

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My cousins and I had a craving for chili wontons and even though we should have made that trek down to Chinatown for some, we opted for a place that was within our vicinity. CHILI offered all of the dishes we were craving, from the garlic green beans, chili wontons, spicy mapo tofu.. only it didn't quite hit the spot for us. The green beans were lacking in flavor, the chili wontons.. to me was just soaked in Szechuan flavored oil.. I've had better at Din Tai Fung.. I'd say the Mapo Tofu would be my favorite dish out of the 3. The service was up to par and the ambience gave off a cozy vibe. Make that trip to Chinatown. ;) read more

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When first walking in, I felt like I was transported to a movie set of Chinatown set in the early 2000's. The ambience feels a bit off and the minty green walls feel unbalanced especially with the bright rich colors of the food. I want to preface the rest of this review that I thought the food was excellent and would definitely come back for it, but the alcoholic drinks were some of the worst we've ever had. I almost threw up just from the taste. I'd warn not to drink the alcohol (which is a shame because alcohol typically goes so well with spicy food), but order the food with confidence. If you're looking for a good place to eat but don't want to drink and are looking to be in and out, then I'd recommend checking this place out with your friends. read more

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Chili has pretty solid Chinese food that feels elevated. The interior feels classy and has relatively dim lighting. The service was pleasant and the food came out very quickly! For food, I tried the braised tofu with crab meat with rice, the sautéed Chinese broccoli, and beef with pickled chili. All of the food was great with the tofu and crab having a strong umami flavor and the beef having a nice kick of spice to it. My favorite was definitely the tofu with crab so I'd highly recommend trying it. The portion size was pretty large and I definitely had some leftovers after. I'll definitely come back to try more dishes! read more

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Stopped in while in town for work and was glad that they were able to find me a drop in table. The atmosphere is throwback cool-- it reminded me of films depicting Shanghai in the '30s/'40s. Retro decor and dark lighting added to the dinner vibe. The menu is quite extensive and it took a few minutes to decide. I went with the chili oil vermicelli and 3 pepper chicken. The glass noodles were tasty and had a nice balance of ingredients while the chicken, while full of flavor, was so salty I could barely get past a few bites. And I'm talking salt lick level. The service was snappy and water refills were spot on. Overall, it didn't live up to the hype and my $40 dinner was average at best. So meh marks on value. read more

Chili - Vermicelli - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Came with 3 other people, around a 1 hour wait on a Friday night. But they let you join the waitlist over the phone! Really appreciated that We ordered one appetizer, 3 proteins, and a veggie and we were STUFFED by the end of it The fried carp was really interesting, great flavor and unique The three pepper chicken was not my favorite, a bit too much green peppers for my liking. The chicken itself was a bit dry Jellyfish salad was okay as well, the chili sauce that it's in seemed to be generic The sautéed Chinese broccoli was also kind of plain, not much unique to it read more

Chili - Jellyfish Salad Fried carp Three Pepper Chicken Sauteed Chinese Broccoli - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

The food is solid, and that's coming someone who has had a lot of legit Chinese spots in LA. I even wished this place was in LA, because I thought the beef roll was one of the best I've had with its flaky crust and flavorful beef inside. The beef tenderloin with the truffle oil was also melt-in-your-mouth good and neat presentation with the dry ice underneath the platter of beef. For more presentation fun, get the bubble dream drink where they shoot out a bubble on top of your drink and they know you're here for the gram so will take your time making sure you're ready before they do the presentation. read more

Chili - Dan dan noodles - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Authentic and delicious Szechuan food (with dimsum options). The pork belly, Dan Dan noodles, string beans, and steamed bass were all amazing and flavorful. The fried carp was good, but to be honest not that spicy or mala as we expected based on the three chili symbols next to it on the menu. The eggplant with garlic was also good, but a little mushy. The tang yuan (rice wine soup) had a super fun twist and presentation with dry ice coming out the bottom (but I do prefer larger tang yuan with more black sesame paste inside). The ambiance is very nice. We had a reservation for 5:30, and it was pretty full by the time we left at around 7. read more

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Da chicest Chinese spot! The space itself is cute and quaint. Service attentive and efficient. And the food was very flavorful and a wide variety of options that include vegan options. read more

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Ambiance (5/5): Feels sleek and elevated in here. The aroma of the dishes permeated the room that made my tummy rumble with excitement!! Service (5/5): We were attended to from beginning to end. The food came out lightening fast, like within 10 minutes! Food: Pro tip - look at their online menu on their website because it has pictures of the dishes! Dan Dan noodles (4/5): Great taste but there was nothing to write home about. Soup Dumplings (4/5): The server advised us that the order would take at least 15min to cook as a heads up! The dish was very good. Well we accidentally ordered two dishes with similar flavor profiles (our fault). Both of which are very flavorful and spicy! Spicy Cumin Lamb (5/5): Very flavorful but be careful to those that can't handle spicy! Sautéed Beef with Pickled Chili (5/5): The beef was so tender! Definitely preferred this one over the lamb dish. read more

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In general I felt the meal was be spicier than Mountain House but it was still delicious. The pork in garlic dressing appetizer (not spicy) is phenomenal and a must order. Beats the Mountain House one by a lot. I quite liked the dry pot spicy carp although it is pretty spicy. The diced chicken with red chili peppers is super spicy so I'd skip that next time. read more

Go to get your spice cravings met Wowed by the heat Ambiance was very busy and a little corporate Menu was diverse, lots to choose from, can definitely get your meat cravings fulfilled here too - we got the dan dan noodles which was dinner and a show because they mix it for you read more

Chili - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Order chili for lunch and got a lunch special of the 3 spice chicken. It also came with a choice of white or purple rice and a soup (hot and sour or bean soup). I got the purple rice and the bean soup (however the bean soup was weird, it was a pureed consistency with no flavor). However I really enjoyed the chicken and the purple rice. For a lunch it was a good portion and kept me full. I would absolutely order again. read more

Chili - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Really cute Szechuan spot minutes (and a world) away from Times Square. They do t aceto reservations for parties of fewer than 4 people, but we got here very early on a Thursday afternoon (5:15p) and the place was empty. However, by the time we left, there were barely any seats available. The service was professional and not super rushed. Food came in pretty quickly. Dan Dan noodles: good, although they could have put more sauce. Pork dumplings in chili oil: you have to get these. The chili oil is so good you'll clean the bowl (or use the left over on some sticky rice later, so don't send it back if you don't finish it!). Pork soup dumplings: yummy. Kung pao chicken: I've had this elsewhere and it's always been crunchy... like eating candies. Although it had flavor, this wasn't crunchy. Tea smoked duck with sticky rice (deboned): very sizable. The duck is attached to the sticky rice, and the whole thing is cut into stripes. The sticky rice was very crunchy but the duck is a bit dry. The dish was very flavorful, though. Overall, we had a very good meal. We would have loved to try another couple of dishes, such as the truffle beef tenderloin and the chungking spicy chicken, but we were stuffed. This is a place I'd surely return to try other options. read more

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I have two sides to the review, 1 for the food and 1 for the service. The food was very good, we tried the sweet and sour ribs, pork soup dumplings, and the steak bites. All were tasty, fresh, and hit the spot. The cumin beef was good, but the cumin was almost too overpowering compared to the beef. The service was another story. Each person who worked there was incredibly cold and rude towards our table of 5. We were sat 1 hour and 15 minutes before closing and it felt as if they couldn't get us out of there quick enough. We'd say thank you and please for each request, and each person would just stare at us, blankly and coldly. I don't think I've ever felt so unwelcome when dining at a restaurant. read more

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I came here with a big party and it was one of the few restaurants we were able to get reservations for on a Friday with just a few days notice. Despite that, the place was packed and quite loud and busy. Our table ordered an array of cocktails and I was able to try a few with my favorites being the Life is a Peach ($17), Purple Rain ($17), and Chili Margarita ($17). I was slightly disappointed that the chili Margarita came with a lime garnish instead of a chili like I've seen in photos though. (Also noticed other tables got the chili, but not mine so it's not like they ran out for the day --weird). Anyways, our table of 8 ordered 9 of their most popular dishes: Chungking Spicy Chicken ($25), Truffle Beef Tenderloin ($42), Tea Smoked Duck ($35), Red Style Chungking Braised Fish Stew ($36), Golden Garlic Shrimp ($32), Twice Cooked Pork ($22), Spicy Cumin Lamb ($30), Sauteed String Beans ($18), and Mixed Mushroom ($20). The service was insanely quick. We barely got our drinks and took a sip before all the entrees came rolling in one by one. We got all our food within 10 minutes of ordering, which was amazing. The food, service, and atmosphere was great. It a tad loud, especially if you're here with a big group. Definitely appreciate the quick service and Asian-inspired cocktails. The plates are decent portions, so we finished everything and it was the perfect amount. read more

Chili - Family style. - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Can't say enough how amazing the food is here. It gets crowded - - even at times you wouldn't think it does, but it does. So make a resy. My favorites: the pork dumplings in chili oil, spicy wonton, Dan Dan noodles (I would lick the bowl if it wasn't inappropriate to do so - also ask the server to mix it for you bc the paste is at the bottom), kung pao chicken, fried rice smoked duck, kung pao shrimp and purple rice. Gave you a lot so clearly I go here often! Servers are also all great. Never had a negative experience here, only positive! There is a bar if you want bar seating, but I definitely suggest grabbing a table, especially if you get a lot of food to split. Highly suggest doing family style read more

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Came here on a Thursday evening because we were craving Chinese food. Ambiance was dark and nice, but it did get superrrr noisy once the restaurant became full. Service was good, but we felt a bit rushed, especially with the staff telling us the next table was going to arrive at 7:45 (note: we had a 6:30 reservation and we weren't late by any means). - Dan Dan noodles: 9/10 (loved the spicy kick to the noodles! Kinda wished the sauce was a bit thicker/more flavorful, because the noodles kind of diluted the strength of the sauce) - Spicy beef with pepper: 10/10 (super flavorful and the beef was cooked perfectly) - Spring fever cocktail: 8/10 (interesting cocktail with a strong basil flavor. The egg white was a nice touch) Overall, authentic Chinese food with pretty good vibes. Would definitely come back when I'm craving Chinese food! read more

Chili - Outside - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

pretty decent sichuan food for midtown manhattan. were able to walk in on a weekday and didn't have to wait. service was quick! read more

Chili - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

One of my favorite Szechuan places in Manhattan! Amazing Dan Dan Noodles, spicy wonton, Ma Po Tofu, and Pickled Fish Stew. Fresh, flavorful, spicy, complex. Nice service and ambiance too--I get both takeout and dine-in and always love the service too. read more

Ok tbh it's solid. Pretty spicy idk if I love spicy food like that. Favs were the beef scallion, mr/mrs smith, cumin lamb, egg yolk bun Skip the Dan Dan noodles and the kung pao shrimp (maybe try the chicken?), mouth water chicken, string bean The interior is nice and the service is great! Would come back. read more

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Wow what a great experience at this schezuan restaurant in midtown manhattan. Came here recently for a work dinner so was able to try a variety of dishes. We were sat at family style table and the ambiance was cozy and intimate. Service was quick and the food came out fast! Highlights were the soup dumplings, bokchoy and cucumber salad but everything was delicious! The spice level is high on the main dishes so make sure you ask if you have any restrictions (the mild still felt spicy for me ). Highly recommend! read more

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So happy I found this spot online! Got lucky not having a reservation because this small spot was PACKED. Food was so fresh and delicious. I could eat the Dan Dan noodles all day everyday! They also had some spectacular meat selections but manly tried the smaller plates. Will love to try more next time! read more

Chili - Kung Pao Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Had a pretty good meal here with a group of co-workers. I tried the cucumber salad, mapo tofu, eggplant in garlic chili sauce, and scallion pancakes. I really liked the scallion pancake and eggplant. The pancake wasn't crispy/dry, but rather the exterior was crisp and the inside was still a little soft/fluffy. It's the first time I had a scallion pancake that wasn't just straight dough inside/outside, or so thin that it got crisped out. I really liked this texture profile though. The eggplant was 10/10; the eggplant was cooked well, so tender but not soggy. The sauce was really good too such that it was sufficient spice but not flaming. Would recommended. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and tofu as well, but have had better. Seasoning and prep were good though -- although the tofu was cooked so tender (or maybe was silken tofu to begin with) that the whole table was struggling with carrying it from plate to mouth -- heh. Food came out very quickly; staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. Decent amount of seating with a cozy vibe. It was a good meal, not my favorite Szechuan spot, but definitely hit the spot. read more

We ordered the pork soup dumplings, beef pancake wrap, spicy cumin lamb, golden garlic shrimp, and braised pork with chestnut. Pork soup dumplings: good but honestly nothing special. Think they were actually a bit big so made eating them tough. Beef pancake wrap: 10/10 highly recommend. The beef is aromatic (braised beef that you would get in a classic beef noodle soup) and tender and the scallion pancake is so flaky and fresh. Spicy cumin lamb: solid, tasted like Xian's tbh Golden garlic shrimp: do not recommend, I don't know why but the shrimp tasted really bad, like almost too much of a shrimp flavor and I didn't get much garlic flavor at all despite the name. I think I literally only tasted the fried thyme (there were massive stalks of it in the dish). Braised pork with chestnut: also 10/10, would eat this dish up any day. Perfect with some purple rice and very comforting. Five spice comes through. read more

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Another fab meal here. This time we tried the Kung Pao Shrimp, which was fab. Full of juicy shrimp, a nice crunch from the peanuts and a little spice with the peppers. I introduced a couple of friends this restaurant last night and they loved it too. read more

Chili - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow this place is great!! The restaurant is nicely decorated and has excellent service. The food is absolutely delicious! We ordered the tofu, the theee pepper chicken, scallion pancake, dehydrated vegetable fried rice, and cucumber salad. Everything was so tasty!! Highly recommend this place!! read more

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Wonderful place! It's not easy to find an elegant, old-fashioned, sit-down Chinese restaurant these days. CHILI is the real deal! We were a group of 9 and really appreciated the big square table where we could all sit down family style. We ordered a little bit of everything: pork dumplings, soup, tofu, fish, lamb, chicken, shrimp, mushrooms and a few desserts. Everything was super yummy with just the right amount of heat. For the first time in a long time, our spice-loving group did not have to ask for extra hot sauce. Great atmosphere and friendly servers. I'd go back any time! read more

This was EASILY one of the best meals we had in Manhattan, and we just stopped by for a snack! We popped in around noon on a Sunday for a quick bite before checking into our hotel. In effort not to spoil our early dinner, we just ordered a few items: the dan dan noodles, the spicy wontons, pork soup dumplings, and wonton soup. Every single dish was a 10/10, the prices were more than fair, and everything came out pretty quickly. The inside is cute and was almost completely full at the time we came, I am sure this place gets PACKED around dinner time. The service was quick and they were super on top of our waters. read more

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Best Szechuan Chinese food I've ever had. CHILI is phenomenal. I took my work team here, and this meal was such a hit. Everything was bold, fragrant, intense, authentic, and so incredibly delicious. No item was a disappointment. But the truffle beef tenderloin and pickled fish stew were the most memorable. They both had such original, distinct, strong, and delicious flavors, in very different ways. I highly recommend both of those items for delicious, unique, and memorable food experiences. Service was also quick and attentive. This is, without a doubt, a 5-star spot. Very deserving of its michelin star. And I love that the food is still (relatively) affordable and plentiful. read more

Chili - Truffle Beef Tenderloin, Lobster Szechuan Style, Dan Dan Noodles, green (L) Sauteed String Beans, Pickled Fish Stew, Spicy Cumin Lamb - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

This is a great spot to eat in or take out in midtown, I was in a rush and got the dan dan noodles, beef pancake wrap, and dumplings in chili oil to go. Everything was very different from the szechuan flavors I'm used to but in a pleasantly surprising way, the dumplings were a bit sweeter, the dan dan noodles more rich and not incredibly spicy (which is good for me). I dipped the pancake (so crispy and juicy) in the dan dan sauce because it came separately from the noodles, which was so smart because then you could control the amount. The inside is SO CUTE and I would totally come back to sit down. Kind staff as well and didn't take too long to prepare. Reasonably priced especially if you're getting smaller dishes and sharing. Yum! read more

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