Extremely solid Chinese food, reasonable prices, huge menu, excellent service. Neighborhood gem.read more

It was my first time trying the place but I really needed to use the bathroom quick and the staff…read moretook that the wrong way and gave me a bad experience afterwards. Do not recommend coming here.

TLDR: Appetizer (cabbage and others in chili oil) 5/5, Mapo Tofu 5/5, great spice and numbing…read more Citrus Bloom drink 5/5 (idk much about drinks though) Place is absolutely beautiful and my server Emma was incredibly kind and helpful, she gave other recs below, and below that is the full review Emma's Recs: Chicken: House Chicken, La-zi Chicken, Signature Chicken Stew (only if you can handle spice), diced chicken with lotus roots, chicken numbing and sour Fish: Fish in Sour Cabbage Soup Ma-Ma Hot Fosh, Spicy: Jiang Stew Fish, Whole: Green Spicy Bass FULL REVIEW The beginner appetizer is apparently common is Szechuan cuisine, but this was absolutely amazing. I had to make the stank face after trying the chili oil and accompanying flavors, it's like a soft tangy and spicy flavor that is incredible, definitely house made. The tea was a rose sweet green tea, tastes great- the teapot was heavy which I loved The citrus bloom drink was presented spectacularly, the glass and the dried yellow flower on top was a great addition. It tastes like citrus with only a hint of alcohol The mapo tofu is awesome, I had it without beef but it's soft and has that mouth numbing you get from Sichuan. It's probably the most tingling I've gotten, my whole mouth and lips Absolutely beautiful aesthetic, there is peaceful string music playing the whole time and the entire place is decorated stunningly The service was amazing, the server told me how they make the appetizer as well as poured the cup of tea for me, other than that you normally order on the iPad which makes things very easy. You are able to add order notes for restrictions, and they also came and double checked if I was good with beef in the Mapo Tofu.

The food here is amazing,flavorful and tasty,the service here is amazing everyone is attentive…read morehere,our server was very nice as well. as for ambiance it was so nice,the place is so pretty,i definitely recommend!! make reservations since it does get packed here! minimum 2 people to make a reservation!!

I did not expect to find a sit down Cantonese & Sichuan Restaurant in the heart of Herald Square…read more For sure a hidden gem worth trying. Came here with two other friends for dinner and we pigged out. We started off with Scallion Pancake with Shredded Duck ($15), which tasted amazing. The pancake was flaky and not overly soaked in oil, while the duck meat enhanced the taste. I think everything should order this for the table. We also got the Dan Dan Noodles w Minced Pork ($8), which is a staple dish in Sichuan cuisine. Make sure you stir the bowl to mix the sauce and minced pork. For veggies, we got the Sautéed Green Beans With Eggplant ($18), which tasted great. I usually get sautéed pea shoots for a veggie dish, but this was worth ordering as the eggplant tasted great along with the green beans. For entrees, we got the Spicy Green Pepper Fish Filet ($28 for filet). A classic Cantonese dish that comes with bok choy, so it turns out I didn't really need to order a veggie dish. Delicious. We also tried the OOHU Mao Xue Wang ($34), which may be one of the most spiciest dish available on the menu. This dish combines blood curd from a duck, tripe, and chicken gizzards along with other organs into a simmered broth containing chilis and peppercorns. They also use spam, vermicelli noodles, mushroom, and other things. If you're adventurous and you like spicy, I would recommend this. Best eaten with a cup of rice. Service is great as our server made good recommends and was overall friendly. They also have a party room you can book, which sounded pretty affordable. Don't recall what their minimum spend was, but it was super reasonable compared to a lot of other spots in Chinatown and Flushing.

I came here for a large dinner party where we got seated in the private room in the back. The space…read morefits three large tables although we only used two. We ordered multiple dishes which came out one after the other. Some of the standouts for me were the Pork Intestine Dry Pot ($20.95), Crispy Tofu with Salty Egg Yolk ($23.95), and Sauteed String Beans ($16.95). Many spicy food options since this is a Szechuan spot afterall. Some dishes were a bit too salty and spicy, which they did discount after we brought it to their attention. Overall, decent spot and good for large groups. Otherwise, I didn't find this spot to be too memorable (not bad, not great).

Crab tofu and crispy carp are highlights - get them! Crab tofu has great depth of flavor. Crispy…read morecarp 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.

I love szechaun food and this place didn't disappoint! The mapo tofu was 10/10. The sticky rice…read moreduck 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.

Been here couple of times. Great atmosphere and you see chef's medals and photos on the walls…read more Food is great. This time we had takeout and they packed it very neatly as seen with saran wraps- a nice touch to prevent spilling. Food tasted great, especially the chili and preserved eggs. Definitely worth a visit when you are in the area.

Vibe/ambiance: quick, casual Service: standard…read moreReservation: walked in Items ordered: dan dan noodles: 7/10 kung pao chicken: 7.8/10 beef noodle soup: 7.8/10 sesame chicken: 6.8/10 everything was pretty standard, no standouts

I wasn't expecting to like this place so much but I've been twice and both times were so good! I…read morehighly recommend doing the dry hotpot option where you pick 5-10 veggies or proteins and your choice of spice (mild is plenty spicy FYI). It's very date night and low lit, with dark wood and the upstairs has seating as well. The staff are kind and very helpful with suggestions. The drinks were both strong AND tasty - I'll definitely be back. Happy hour is wine for $12 or a select cocktail for $14 until 7pm!

I went to Blue Willow years ago at the recommendation of a friend. Three years later, another local…read morefriend recommended Blue Willow, and it is just as good as I remember. From the XLB and Mapo Tofu to the Dan Dan Noodles and Chili Wontons, Blue Willow serves contemporary Chinese food that makes you want to come back again and again. I have never had a bad experience, and would love to try everything on the menu. I was really impressed with the West Lake Soup, which tasted just like how I had it in China. My one caution is that Blue Willow spice is no joke!! The Mapo Tofu was quite spicy! Beyond the food, the restaurant is dimly lighted--making for a nice date night. The service was also exceptional, as the server can help navigate you through the various food items. Highly, highly recommend!

Chi Restaurant offers an extensive, authentic menu that's divided out by type of food - chicken,…read morebeef, pork, vegetable, etc. Everything is also labeled for dietary restrictions. Service is very fast and they kept the water flowing (spicy dishes really are spicy!), and the portions are huge. Though you have to pay extra for white rice ($3 a bowl), the overall value was reasonable for the main dishes. The restaurant is dark and elegant inside, with a large tv over the bar that was showing sports when we were there. It had a nice ambience.

The restaurant is nicely decorated with comfortable seating…read more Everyone was friendly and attentive. From the hostess to the bar and wait staff. However, as the night got busier, the lady sitting next to me didn't receive a menu till I have her mine. When I first entered the was a strange almost off putting smell. However once I was seated at the bar, the fragrant scent of cooking food quickly dispelled the smell. The food itself was quite tasty. Two of the dim sum were first for me (edamame dumpling and a seasoned rice shumai). They all had wonderful distinctive flavors. However I felt the prices were a little large and awkward to eat. The price seemed reasonable to me for the service, ambiance, and food. However I couldn't give them 4 stars because I just can't get behind paying for white rice with an entree at an Asian restaurant.

Good Chinese Sweet and sore ribs Good place to have Chinese…read moreFood Noodles also yummy especially the spicy one

Hao noodle is a clean, modern spot with a pretty big variety of Chinese dishes. The staff are nice…read morehere and the food came out quickly. I didn't need a reservation and was able to walk in on a Sat evening. The Dan Dan noodles were the best of the dishes I tried here as the noodles had a great texture and the portion size was perfect for 2 to split. The beef hotpot noodle soup was way too spicy though, I definitely recommend some rice or something on the side to help balance it out. The clay pot rice was a generous portion and had the crispy rice on the side of the pot. I think it had Chinese sausage, duck, and even some pork in it so I was pretty happy with the variety. The duck meat was not great though since most of it was a fatty boney piece.

Place is perfect. $3 extra chicken. This place is a just run the ball location…read more I need more characters

This is just a neighborhood joint (with a "B" clean rating)…read more MUST ORDER HERE: the cold sesame noodles and the scallion pancake. Those were the highlights for me. I used to live in NYC and cold peanut (or sesame) noodles were on every Chinese menu in the city. Weird that I have never seen them anywhere in San Francisco (or Dallas). They were just scrumptious, and I plan on making them with some grilled chicken next week for a dinner party. I would have liked some chopped scallions on top here, but this place is kinda "no frills". The scallion pancake was nice and crispy, maybe a little oily, but still excellent. Two friends and I split the noodles, the pancake, the mu shu pork and the General Tso's chicken. It all came out pretty fast. Strange too, that no chopsticks were offered.

One of the best experiences I have had. I was not familiar with Sichuan cuisine before but now it…read moreis one of my favorite cuisines. I went there 2 weeks ago but I still can not think about the food there. Everything was very flavorful. The portions were huge but the food was so good couldn't stop eating it. I live in NJ and couldn't find anything as good as this place. The service was very attentive and friendly, they are smiling and very welcoming all the time. The place was full when we went but they had more seating in the back, at first I was like wow this is a very popular spot but after eating the food I realized why. Can't wait to go again.

Tasty! I think it's bold to name your restaurant "The Best Sichuan" when there's so many other…read moreSichuan places in NYC. Judging by the menu photos, this used to be called Mala House? Anyways, I can't get Sichuan food where I live, so I try to take advantage whenever I travel to bigger cities with more culinary diversity. I also happened to be here with someone who doesn't eat meat, so sadly I couldn't try their Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, which I would glady come back for. I did like the Fish Dry Pot dish. The Seafood Soup was alright, not as memorable. I'm grateful we were seated immediately, and service was quick. Lots more I would like to try!