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    Hot Space

    4.6 (189 reviews)
    ModerateSzechuan, Seafood
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
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    Trendy
    Good for kids

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    Nian Z.

    Very attentive staff and service and food comes out pretty quickly after ordering. Ordering is done on an ipad but the staff will come and confirm the order with you, continuously clear plates, help put jackets in a plastic bag (like they do at hotpot spots) and even offer hair ties for the girlies. Ordered the grilled fish and easily one of the better grilled fish spots that I've tried (I've been to three other places before). The fish was a decent size (the big mouth bass), not too small, and between two people, we had no issues demolishing this fish and could've easily eaten another order hahhh. Still very shareable though, especially if you order other items too. We got the "special sauce" flavor which wasn't spicy at all and was really good, though towards the very end, it started to get sweeter. Add on's were especially generous - we opted for beansprouts and the mung bean noodles and the noodles felt never ending. Also ordered some skewers, they were a bit on the pricey side but the meat was pretty good for the lamb.

    Jason C.

    Everything here is pretty good I would be wary of the bones in the fish eat it slow if you don't have experience with bone in fish. But flavor wise it's all pretty good I would recommend.

    Artic clams
    Huiwen C.

    This place is packed even really late on a weekday! The Artic clams appetizer is one of my favorites! The green pepper sauce it comes in is very addicting. The tofu pudding sauce is spicy and tingly. The tofu itself is very tender and just melts in your mouth. The kumquat tea is a great way to cool down from the spice.

    Everything was delicious but didn't stand out to me. There's a ton of places on 8th Ave with the same dishes with larger portions. I was disappointed in how small portions were for the price tag. We ordered two large fishes. The fishes were not good but the seasoning and soup were great (The fish had very little meat in them and didn't taste as good as the garnishes) The stand out factor was the garnishes which is crazy! This isn't a spot I would be a regular customer since it was mediocre and expensive.

    Fish fillet
    Jake Z.

    This is the perfect place to go to in the middle of a cold winter night. We made the trek from Manhattan to deep Brooklyn for some spicy szechuan fish and it did not disappoint at all. The fish was tender and flakey and the spicy level was absolutely perfect. The portions were also insanely big. It has a cool Asian ambiance here as classic Asian songs are played on this large screen projector in the back of the restaurant. The service was very good as they explained to us the differences between all the fish fillet options.

    Garlic Eggplant and a free appetizer they serve as you sat on your table (broad beans, sunflower seeds, and peanuts)
    Melanie M.

    This was my first time coming here with my family and I will definitely be back! There were so many good flavors and types of fish to choose from, from tomato to mala fish. The ways to customize your own pot of fish (or other seafood) are endless. I definitely recommend the buffalo fish, it was very soft and barely had too much bones. You had a tablet and could order to your liking which I thought was pretty cool because I got a visual look at how everything looks like. Garlic eggplant tastes like a typical garlic eggplant would. The servers were pretty nice and helpful as this was my first time. Overall enjoyed it. I definitely recommend coming in a (semi) big group because one fish was wayy too much for 3 people! Extra ++ to the free herbal jelly dessert at the end

    Fish with vegetables
    Yuming C.

    I came around 7 PM today and the wait was a little over an hour, which is fine since I was told it is a must come store. First time here, and I was impressed by the interior mood setting. Once seated, they ask you if you want to put your jacket in a bag so the smell doesn't get on it. They also offered a hair tie as I have long hair. The food came out pretty fast despite the fact that it was busy at the time. We also got a free appetizer while we wait for our food. You get a tablet to decide what you want and the spice level. The service was good and they cleared our plates pretty quickly. You also get free dessert at the end (grass jelly). It is a pretty loud place, but the food was worth it!

    Homemade Duck
    Rachel W.

    This places was BUSY and for good reason. When you walk in, it's a dark atmosphere and shining lights as if you went to karaoke. It's in a very weird area but it doesn't really matter that much. The food itself was so good. We ordered a lot more than pictured but we ate it before I could even get a picture. I don't know if I was just hungry or what but this food felt like it was on another level. I constantly crave for this place and I've only been there once. I have no complaints, this place is top notch. Service was quick and it is very optimal for those who speak Chinese. I was told by my momma and grandma that they went here often to eat, and from that, although this place may be a bit loud and crowded, it's perfect for anyone wanting a delicious meal at night. Not only that, it was very easy for them to communicate since there wasn't a language barrier. I'd come back to New York just to get another taste of the chicken in chili sauce.

    Striped bass in spicy tofu pudding base
    Maya L.

    Amazing flavour and amazing service! Can't recommend this place enough! This place specializes in their 烤鱼, they have a good variety of fish to choose from and various soup bases. You can choose to add veggies, noodles and etc to the pot as well. My boyfriend and I ordered the striped bass with spicy tofu pudding soup base. The flavour was absolutely amazing! Really reminds me of my hometown sichuan :) also note the portions are massive, one of the fish dish can comfortably serve 3-4 people. The waiters were super friendly and we also got a bowl of grass jelly in milk tea as dessert :)

    Picked bullfrog
    Samantha X.

    came here with my boyfriend and parents and we had a blast! We ordered 1 fried fish, spicy garlic flavored with mung bean noodle, cauliflower, enoki mushroom and fungus (you can choose as many toppings as you want for about 4 dollars/topping) and pickled pepper bullfrog - which came with toppings that you could not pick. There were lots of bones in the fish and so I thought the bullfrog was easier to eat. My parents and boyfriend don't really like things too spicy so we asked for less spicy for both dishes and they accommodated it and the two dishes were very bearable for everyone. The fish and bullfrog came out super quickly which was great because we were very hungry. The portions are huge and we brought home lots of leftovers. It's pretty dark inside the restaurant and lots of seating! The waitresses came by often to change out our plates (with bones) and also we got complimentary grass jelly dessert which was super refreshing after a heavily seasoned meal.

    skewers of meat on a black plate
    Kevin Z.

    We ordered a roasted fish, some seafood platter, a few skewers, and marinated beef. Everything was great except for the fish. I would recommend getting fewer add-ons in the fish as they pretty much disappear. Vegetables in the fish would absorb too much of the spice, rendering it too salty/spicy. On the contrary, I highly recommend the seafood dish. There's a good mix in there and it comes with vegetables included. The skewers were well-seasoned and reasonably priced. Waitstaff frequently changed our plates which was appreciated, and water was refilled too. They kept a close eye and turned on and off the flame for our dishes in good time. We had a jacket holder bag which appeared to work. The table was just a tad small if you have 6 people. Vibes were on the younger side.

    Sea bass in two flavors (spicy garlic and black pepper oyster sauce) with soft tofu, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, and Chinese cabbage.
    Wendy W.

    The food at Hot Space was great, but the phenomenal service is the reason I'm giving this place five stars. The roasted scallop, which came in a large shell, was sliced up and mixed with vermicelli noodles and garlic. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The roasted frog was alright. The meat was flavorful, but it needed some kind of glaze or sauce. I really liked the sea bass, which was the star of the show. We ordered it with two flavors (spicy garlic and black pepper oyster sauce), along with soft tofu, enoki mushrooms, lotus root, and Chinese cabbage. It arrived in a large split pan that the waiters kept heated. The spicy garlic flavor didn't have much garlic taste, mostly spice, but I loved the black pepper oyster sauce. The black pepper was quite strong though, so if that's not your thing, avoid this flavor. The enoki mushrooms, cabbage, and tofu were also delicious. I wish the lotus root had been cooked down and softer. Now, onto the service. First of all, we got a bunch of free items. Since we got two flavors for our fish, we received a free chilled dish of tofu and preserved eggs in oyster sauce and sesame oil. This was sooo good. Probably my favorite dish of the night. The sauce was simple yet addicting, and it even made me enjoy preserved eggs, which I normally dislike. I ordered passion fruit green tea and they gave us plum iced tea and kumquat lemon iced tea on the house. At the end of our meal we also received dessert bowls of grass jelly in coconut/soy milk. Our waiters kept checking on us and asking how everything was. They seemed genuinely interested in finding out how I knew about the restaurant and making sure we enjoyed our food. That level of care and courtesy really makes Hot Space stand out, and it's a big part of the reason I'll be back.

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    Shan

    4.4
    (154 reviews)
    3.2 mi

    it's been too long so I last numbed all my tastebuds with spice at a place like this…read more - walking up to the an unassuming outside in an area not entirely known for this cuisine, I was interested why the reviewers were so good - the restaurant is deceivingly large as its thin but goes deep in the back. we started with their banger of a happy hour and got $9 spritzes & jasmine lychee martinis. the martini tasted like a sweet tea turned boldly alcoholic. very fun. I next just got a regular lychee martini, which was much less sweet & a perfect drink #2 - we started with the pork dumplings which had such a complex sauce. it looked like a basic chili oil but there was a tangy vinegar and a sweet aftertaste that balanced out the numbing spice. the dough was so chewy & thick, I loved. - the cold eggplant was very garlic forward & naturally ofc coated in spice. it's a large serving of the same vegetable but we ate every piece - we split the tofu & fish entree. this was insane, the same base and consistency as mapo tofu. incredibly rich and flavorful with light large chunks of silken tofu & battered fried soft fish. the fish absorbed so much of the sauce, which honestly I was eating by the spoonful.

    The udon was the star of the show for me. I saw a couple eating it next to us and ordered it based…read moreon visuals alone and I am glad to say that it tastes as good as it looks. The three pepper fried tofu was also delicious, I enjoyed the variety of texture in this dish and how well seasoned it is. I did try some of the chicken and it did taste a bit gamey so that would be my only note. Overall food was great and service was attentive.

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    Antidote

    Antidote

    4.6
    (673 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Made a reservation for Mother's Day and arrived an hour prior hoping we could be seated earlier…read more The staff were super friendly and were able to accommodate us early. The food was delicious! The Crab Tofu and Shrimp with Glass Noodles were our highlights! The Salted Egg Fish was a bit on the salty side, but the salted egg seasoning was still super tasty.

    Antidote has been on my list for ages but I'm glad I waited to go with a group of four instead of…read moreit just being me and my partner because the menu is vast and pretty much all of the dishes are ideal for sharing. Though I was surprised that the vibe of the restaurant itself seemed very curated in a way that's emblematic of the the way in which Williamsburg more broadly continues to move towards this clean/green/minimalistic aesthetic (which is enjoyable but uniform), it was still a great time filled with fun cocktails a nice variety of food. We came here at 8:30 on a Saturday night. Though it was relatively easy to book a reservation for a part of four here, it was pretty full and lively when we arrived. The space itself is quite big, with an expansive dining room full of big tables for larger parties. As I mentioned, the decor had the whole clean/green vibe that retail and restaurants alike are leaning into these days, though interestingly on the perimeter there were some fun little antique items like very old wooden furniture or saloon-esque pianos. As a party of four we were sat at a round table in one of these perimeter spaces which gave us a nice vantage point. I had heard that the cocktails here were not to be missed and I can see why. They're creative, thoughtful, and organized on the menu such that you can get a sense of the flavor profile before ordering (relative sweetness/sourness/strength) before ordering. I started with the Truemartini (Truman Vodka, Gin, Osmanthus, Fontbonne, Rockeys, Dry Vermouth, Blue Cheese Olive) which I absolutely loved. I suppose it gives dirty martini because of the blue cheese olive but it's far more complex and herbaceous than your typical martini so it's honestly in its own category. I then got the Hanami Drop (Citadelle Gin, Ovo Vodka, Jasmine, Rockey's Umeshu, Lime) which was good but because I wasn't really in the mood for a gimlet it did not hit in the way I had hoped but that is ultimately my fault and not theirs. Food-wise, there is a lot to choose from, which makes deliberation quite difficult. At least from what we ordered, it seems that the apps are smallest, the veggie/rice sides are in the middle, and not surprisingly the entrees are quite a bit bigger (and filling). Eats, below: Wood Ear Mushroom Salad (Poached and mixed with chili and lemon sauce): A Far and away the best veggie we got. The texture was perfection and the preparation itself was relatively simple in a way that really let the mushrooms sing. Cucumber Salad (Tossed in scallion & ginger sauce, sesame oil): B+ Really nice flavors, just felt the texture was very very slightly bordering on slimy (I think it was because of the way the sauce interacted with the natural wateriness of the cucumber) which I hesitate to say because I don't it to fully turn anyone off but I can't think of a more fitting way to describe it. Kung Pao Chicken (Peanuts, chili pepper and peppercorn): A Savory and delicious, didn't have all that much of this because the prawns really drew me in but this is a no-brainer and a crowd pleasure. Tea Smoked Duck (Bone-in smoked duck, hoisin sauce): A- Solid execution, nothing too memorable but still very good and a decent portion. Fei - Hong Spicy Prawn (Tiger Prawn, crispy pepper, peanut): A As I mentioned, this dish had my heart. Something about the combination of the prawn, sauce, and crispy pepper just made it feel like a texture and spice party that I absolutely loved. Glazed Eggplant: B+ Flavors were there, would've liked if there was a little more crispiness. It's a sizable portion -- significantly bigger than the cucumber and mushrooms salads (which are in the apps rather than the sides section) so keep that in mind when ordering.

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    Birds of a Feather

    Birds of a Feather

    4.2
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    5.6 mi
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    We liked the takeout so much that we went there for dinner 3 days later. Nicely decorated…read morerestaurant in the heart of Williamsburg. It was full on a Tuesday evening, so reservations are a must. Service was friendly and very good. Great cocktail and drinks menu. The food was outstanding. We had Dan Dan Chicken (5/10), 1000 year egg (10/10) - a must! Scallion pancakes (6/10). For entree: Mushroom Fried Rice (7/10), Pork Belly (10/10) and Spicy Fried Fish (with spiciness reduced to medium on my request) (10/10). I would highly recommend and we will be back.

    So blessed to have a friend in Williamsburg. When visiting we stay at his place for a few of the…read morenights and there's something about Williamsburg that makes us stay when we have plans elsewhere. We wanted to go to a dumpling place in Chinatown, but we're running late and decided to cancel. This place looked good while we were walking around...and I'm so glad we were late because it was absolutely excellent We ordered: Crab soup buns: 7/10 standard Spicy cumin lamb: 100/10 may have been the best I ever had in my life????!! Curiously tasty chicken: 9/10 we didn't realize this was also cumin. It was super tender and juicy, but the flavor was too similar to the cumin lamb. So if you're choosing between both, go for the lamb As a table of 2 this was way more than enough food with leftovers. Perfect place to get shareable with friends for a quick bite without any reservations even on a weekend, with the flexibility of a communal table too.

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    Kings Co Imperial

    4.0
    (450 reviews)
    5.9 mi
    $$

    This place is a certified sleeper! Very unassuming Chinese food spot. I loved the low mood…read morelighting, play list was exceptional, and the service was attentive. The food is why we are all here and this place did not miss! We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation and it was a Sunday night. We were told the specials for the night with great detail, we snagged one of the last soup dumplings and they are incredible. The only other place I've had soup dumplings as good is in flushing - that's high praise from this queens girl. Next up we ordered the scallion pancakes - which ruined all other scallion pancakes for me. They were ultra crispy and flaky. The dipping sauce was deeply flavorful and the portion was perfect. We also ordered the chicken wantons that came in a chili crisp oil and peanut sauce, delicious. The pork noodles were the secret star because the description was pretty straight forward. But my partner is a chef and insisted we get them. They were some of the best noodles I've ever had. Definitely made in house and they were coated in a flavorful sauce. The crispy garlic chicken was so good that I had to take it to go because we were stuffed, still amazing the next day. The bartender with the cool tattoos that gave me extra coconut candies, you are truly amazing and really made us feel well taken care of. Can't wait to come back and try mo

    This is our go to spot for soup dumplings. It hits EVERY-TIME!!! They're pipping hot and savory…read more And don't sleep on the complementary spicy cabbage, it's spicy, savory, and slightly sweet. I'm salivating as I write this review. Kings Co Imperial is a cute date spot, love the vibes and the service is alway great. I also love the coconut candies that they give you with your check. We'll be back soon!

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