This is my favorite restaurant! I love it! Really good taste and excellent service every time! 100/100!!! I always recommend my friends to come over here and they all love the food and service of Hot Space. I usually go there, employees even know me and remember what is my favorite tasty and food! They are very friendly,attentive and good communication every time. All foods are five stars I want to give. See pictures! How delicious!!! Please try it! Maw and bullfrog and grill fish tofu pudding are my top favorite. Barbecue is also excellent, please try beef sticker,eggplant and chicken wings. You can order extra spicy if you like spicy food. I am so hungry right now!!! Free dessert is also great after meal. I can't wait to go there again!! read more

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Located right in the center of the Flushing BID (Business Improvement District), Hot Space Grilled Fish is one of the newest addition of Asian cuisine into the area. Without further ado, let's get right into business. Restaurant: Great vibe, two floors of dining space. We sat at the second floor and the space has a large TV covering the entire wall playing various music videos (Chinese and English mainly). I was actually informed by a staff that we can add songs to the mix as there was a computer screen next to the restroom similar to ones you find in KTV. Lighting was sufficient and table spacing did not seem to be an issue. Staff: Very attentive. To start off, they offer a giant plastic bag to put our jackets in so that the smell of the food does not seem into our clothes. Definitely a great gesture that other restaurants with heavy smells can learn from! Our waitress ran us through the menu as it was our first time dining at the restaurant. Throughout the entirety of the meal, we've had various staff members refill our waters, stop by to ask about our food, as well as refill our fish's broth level. Food: The main attraction here is obviously the fish. They have three different fish options: carp, bass, and barramundi with the first being around four pounds and the latter being two. They have premise options for you to order from which has sauces and vegetable pairings made for you. Alternatively, you can choose your fish, among eight different sauces, and loads of veggies. There are also various appetizers and skewers to order from as well. What we got: For four people, we ordered a chilled tofu/preserves egg appetizer which came in a soy/sesame sauce that was quite refreshing. We also got a grilled eggplant that was smoky and tender. For the main course, we ordered the carp in a mild garlic sauce with four rices on the side. There was also a free sparking water tower for helping promote their business via WeChat (our waitress helped us do it). The meal ended with some free herbal jelly to cool down the palette. Damage: After tax and tip, the four of us paid $23.50 each. Not bad for a dinner out in the city. Will recommend/return! read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Came here for valentines day and it was great! the food had alot of flavor and the costumer service was amazing they even gave me a rose and desert at the end of my meal. read more

This is my favorite restaurant in Flushing ,which provided authentic Szechuan food. When I wanna go outside for dine in, hot space is my first choice. I came to this restaurant many times. I would give them five stars for their perfect service, food, environment. Food: I almost tried every food on the menu. The grill fish and frogs that have different flavors are amazing. Their meat are tender and fresh. Service: The staffs here were friendly, attentive and patient.They will teach me how to order food, and give me advises. During the meal, they will ask for our opinions and adopt our suggestions and them make improvements. In the end of the meal, the staffs will give us a bowl of milk dessert, which is sweet and to my taste. Environment: They have a big TV screen that plays videos and music, like a music restaurant. There are two floors and the decoration is mainly in dark colors. I highly recommend this restaurant if you'd like to try authentic Chinese food. So yummy! Every dining experience was enjoyable. read more

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What can I say about this place besides I LOVE EATING HERE. Service is very attentive, they go above and beyond. My water has never been more than 50% empty before they filled it. They gave me a bag to put my leather jacket in to protect it from the grilled fish smell, something I wouldn't even have thought about! I love getting the spicy tofu grilled fish. It's a lot of food for two people but definitely do-able. I usually come for a late lunch/early dinner and have never had to wait. Great space to catch up with some friends over spicy fish! read more

Grilled fish , and various snacks , don't forget to try the fried stinky tofu , Hot Spicy and Yummy! read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Grilled fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

First experience dining out at Hot Space, their customer service is amazing! The grilled fish was very delicious. Will return. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is my favorite restaurant！That I with my friends have been here several time！The Spicy bullfrog is always be my first choice. It's very tender and tasty!!!! A nice place to chill with friends, and comfy couch to dine in. Employees are very friendly, if our plates are full with litters they will come to ask if we need to change a new plate. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Spicy bullfrog.Roasted oysters .Fresh Fruit Salad - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

My favorite spot in Flushing hands down. Best service, amazing food, beautiful decor. I always get cravings for this place because they can make grilled fish and frogs like NO OTHER! Where else can you find friendly waiters and waitresses in Flushing or any Chinese establishment that is super attentive and FRIENDLY? Did I mention friendly? Yes probably like only 10 times...but seriously a breath of fresh air. Anyways, it all comes down to the food and it's ALWAYS on point and DELICIOUS! read more

Love the place for its new fusion of modern Chinese food. I had the seafood pot. Is crab shack pot boil but with Chinese spices and flavors. You can request mild upon request. I did notice a dish with Bull frog, to my appetite for new and bold I had the frog leg as a side. You have sides of grilled corn, grilled buns!!! Chicken wings , grilled squid, and the frog among others. Their main dishes are for two people, giving single person or a solo adventurer having to pay for two. Is why I give it 4 stars instead of 5. I almost gave it a three. They should expand their menu for solo flyers. On the other hand I was given a huge pitcher of sparkling water with passion fruit. It's given for free If one volunteers for a review on yelp. Which I happily implied and was rewarded with is freshness. It was refreshing due to some of their plates being spicy. To end I was given a black tea with jelly. Is a first for me, almost like cinnamon tea at some Korean restaurants or green tea at other places. Complimentary. The waiter was friendly in explaining the dishes and the experience. read more

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Came here with a friend for dinner and it was great! We ordered the sea bass ($49.95) after being told that it was less bony than the other options. The sizes of the fishes, however, are fixed, usually 2-lb. The portion is quite large and would probably be ideal for three people. We selected the tofu pudding flavor and opted for the 4 veggies for $9 deal, choosing enoki mushrooms, black fungus, cabbage, and asparagus. There are a variety of flavors to choose from, ranging from mild to spicy, but we wanted ours with some spice. The service was superb and our server gave us his recommendations and advice because it was our first time there. He periodically changed our plates and made sure the spice level was to our liking, offering to add more soup if it was too much. Overall, I'd definitely come back! It is on the pricier side, but if splitting among more people, it's reasonable. You're also given a complimentary grass jelly dessert after the meal, which is perfect to cleanse your palate from all that chili oil. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Sea bass (2lb) with the tofu pudding flavor - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I just have to say that what stood out to me the most was the friendly staff. All the waiters and waitresses are so attentive to your needs even before you voice them. We had some kids in the group that couldn't eat spicy and they were super accommodating. They recommended the tofu pi-dan soy sauce dish which was delicious. It helped me cool down from all the heat! The kids seemed to really like the beef skewer so we ordered seconds. For the main course we ordered their signature spicy tofu base which comes with tofu! Yay! That's like a free topping right there. I enjoyed the spicy tofu very much. And then you can choose up to 4 more vegetables for a set price. Most of the vegetables were hiding under the fish so by the time we got to them, they had soaked up all those spices... wowiee. I think it was really cute of them to ask us if we wanted a lower spice level since we were americans haha and they checked in with us throughout to meal to make sure the spicy level was still okay. Forgot to mention, we got the 4lb buffalo fish. Some parts were pretty meaty and others kind of bony. I'm not a huge fan of fish but it wasn't fishy tasting and was quite palatable. The meal ended with complementary grass jelly which was yummy yummy in my tummy. Overall, a very pleasant experience. read more

Yummy and cheap eats for lunch! I came with 2 of my sisters and we ordered the sea bass fish with the spicy tofu pudding. It wasn't really "spicy" for me but more Mala. The fish did have a few bones but just keep an eye out while eating and you'll be ok. The fish was delicious and flavorful with the sauce. We also ordered the squid skewers which came out great! The texture wasn't overly chewy where your jaws get tired. The menu is in Chinese with English subs in the bottom. It's sort of confusing to understand but the staff are more than willing to help out and answer any questions you have. We also came with 2 babies and they gave us a big table to leave room for the strollers! read more

Came here a second time with same group of friends and family. Everyone agree this place is 5 star worthy. I used Yelp waitlist function and was seated promptly when I arrived on Saturday night during prime dinner time. The servers were super attentive. We ordered the spicy sea bass and my favorite dry pot cauliflower again. It was as good as I remembered it. For appetizers, we ordered Green Pepper with Okra. It had a different kind of spicy kick to it compared with the sea bass. It was nice getting a variety of spiciness. There's also complimentary Grass Jelly for desert that's super tasty. Pro tip: You get a complimentary flavored sparkling water tower for ordering over $100. read more

First time here. Food is delicious and service is very good. We ordered about 6-7 dishes and came pretty quick. The special grill fish and Beijing duck is recommended. Will come back for sure. So yummy! read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Soooooooo good - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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Service and food flavor is excellent! The thing is...i visited here twice....i had food poison twice! I had to use bathroom before i left the restaurant. Not sure if the food was not refresh or too much oil. Not gonna take the risk :((( read more

This is much like China, meaning the experience is as authentic as you can get in America (if stays consistent) I love their service, very caring and refilling our warm water frequently, making sure we are doing okay. Food (sour cabbage spicy flavored fish) is very filling for two of us (women), added extra mushroom, seaweed, tofu and potato ordered with help from waitress. A large screen that plays Chinese/Korean songs it's entertaining I like that. A little noisy but that is normal in a Chinese restaurant. Overall, I'd come back again and recommend to anyone who likes hot pot and fish and spicy food. It's also great for groups, not so much solo. read more

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Can I just say wow? I'm from Boston and I tried a lot of similar dishes but Hot Space simply does not compare. It's a one of a kind and it blew me and my wife away. The way that it's seasoned to how spicy they were willing to make it for us was baffling. We ordered the 3rd fish with the spicy tofu sauce. We also ordered the sparkling peach soda and baked brain. We asked to make everything over the top spicy and they were able to accomplish that for us. I don't know if you spicy eaters out there ever run into the problem of asking to make a certain dish extra spicy and it normally comes out not. This was the first time we only had to ask them to do it once and they nailed our expectations. The service was very friendly and attentive. You don't get service like this in Chinatown Boston haha. We had ordered the peach sparkling water after we ordered our meal and the server forgot, but she made up for it by giving us a free fruit salad. It was truly spectacular. We will come back soon! read more

We were contemplating between several suggested Chinese restaurants in Flushing and ended up trying Hot Space and definitely didn't regret it. The Hot pot with sea bass, tofu, and veggies was very delicious , amazing flavors and spices. We also tried frog skewers, it was my first time ever trying frog meat so I cant say much, tasted like chicken filet though. Aged eggs and soft tofu had interesting sauce, a but smoky which added a good edge to it. Overall, good experience, will definitely come back when in the area again read more

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This is one of my favorite restaurant in flushing. Their fish dish is very flavorful and spicy. The fish is also cooked well and falls of the bone. Their appetizers are also very delicious and the waiters there are very polite and helpful. Kudos! read more

Good food and service, not pushy and alright speed. There a few different types of ingredients and fish you could choose from. Come with side dish of peanuts and roasted watermelon seeds. After there's a complementary dessert of grass jelly, it's probably canned because the texture isn't like freshly made one but it still tastes decent and it's not too sweet so I really appreciated that. Reasonable prices and decent location with some bus stops around and walking distance to the 7 train. Nice interior and setting, and very clean. read more

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This is one of my favorite Chinese restaurant in NYC. I loved it since our first visit three years ago and kept coming back as a happy return customer. There are more Sezchuan restaurants opening up in Flushing and more grilled fish options but no one beats Hot Space. That's right, they are not trying to please every customer to have a gigantic menu but focus on what they do the best, Chongqing style grilled fish. This is not something similar from Fishbone grill, the fish is served whole from head to tail. If you have a problem with eye balls, this is not the place for you; but if you are able to overcome this issue, it is a great try. The fish here follows the traditional cooking style, it gets grilled over fire to get crispy skin and then boiled in super flavorful broth on a bed of your choice of vegetables. I was so happy to see the restaurant reopened after so long due to covid impact and continue to draw loyal and new customers. My favorite is barramundi in hot and spicy broth with fresh tofu. First, if you have not tasted barramundi, you are missing out big time. This white meat fish is magical, so nice and tender, zero earthy taste that you typically find in tilapia or cat fish. Much more tender than stripped bass, and less bones. Hot Space cooks barramundi extremely well, out of our a dozen visits, it has been consistent in quality every time which is honestly hard to find in any traditional Chinese restaurants. The serving dish looks magnificent - it is huge, looks like a square pot from a museum. The grilled fish is on top and your vegetables are underneath. You are supposed be patient, let it boil for 2 minutes, then eat the fish first and finally vegetables to maximize the flavor profile. Service is a common category that holds many ethnic restaurants back. It is definitely not the case here, as a matter of fact, this restaurant has one of the best services among all NYC restaurants. The servers here are so nice, friendly and attentive, they help you out and give you suggestions if you are new to make sure it is an enjoyable experience for you. They used to have beverages and snacks out for customers who are waiting pre Covid. They also give you an appetizer of traditional Chinese nut plate and a free dessert (Chinese herbal jelly) to cool off after your hot and spicy meal. They change your plates constantly, and help you with your dish so things don't get over boiled and nothing sticks on the bottom. They come around and check with you a couple of times throughout the meal. They really make you feel welcomed. It has been difficult for restaurants under pandemic impact, especially this one which is not really meant for take out and delivery. Outstanding restaurants like this one deserves extra support from us. So definitely give it a try or come back, even if you don't like hot and spicy food, there are nice mild options here too. read more

Very tasty grilled fish! Perfect for spicy person lol. Don't forget to add vegetables as side together with fish. Super nice service and background music(or maybe my personal preference for Jay and EXO) They even suggested to put your jacket in a plastic bag to avoid the bringing the smell together with your coat when you leave. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Had to check out this place as a friend recommended. It is hot and spicy. We ordered the Frog Hot Pot and Grilled Squid. The Frog Hot Pot is a must try, but didn't really care for the squid. The restaurant is very crowded with Chinese as you can imagine it is in Flushing. Restroom was not very clean. There is limited parking. It's not a place that I would go back. There is another place that has better frog dishes. Check my other reviews for that. read more

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So I came along way to find this place upon several recommendations of my Chinese and American friends from Chengdu and now I'm here I have ordered and I'm stoked it all looks good it's going to be a great Mardi Gras in New York City thank you for your participation in my Yelp reviews. read more

Best service in Flushing even in great NY. Waitresses and waiters offer most outstanding service. I went to a lot of flushing restaurants and normally the service is just so so and never suprises me,but this place's service is amazing, they are all very friendly, helpful with warm attitude. They keep checking food and offer many little things that make me feel Im really being taken care of. For the food, grilled fish is very tasty,best grilled fish I ever had. Also I didn't have much expectation for Bbq skewers since it's a fish place,but their bbq is so yummy, chicken wing is so good. In short words, this place has the best service( even comparing with city's fine restaurants ) and best grilled fish. read more

I have had grilled fish in China and this was pretty close. The fish was tender and spicy. We also got grilled mushroom on the side. We were pretty stuffed after. We were able to get a free fruity drink but it was too sweet. read more

Great food and great service. We took our four year old there with us and he enjoyed the non spicy food too. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

Great place for late night spicy sichuan-style fish! Came here with some friends who have already been around 10pm. This was all before the new regulation of closing at 10pm so we stayed there for a while. We were seated on the second floor which was nice and secluded with only three tables which were empty until it got full an hour later. They have a giant projector screen on the wall playing random (but good) mix of songs with comforting karaoke-style mvs. First off, the service was really good as I could tell the server was extremely attentive and nice. The menu seemed a little complicating but luckily my friends knew how to order. We ordered the Big Mouth Bass with hot spicy flavor with kelp, mung bean noodle, potato, corn and asparagus lettuce (celtuce). The spice with mala was perfect so if you enjoy heat then this is the place for you. We also got items from the Barbecue category with Roasted Oysters, Squid, Stinky Tofu, Duck Blood and Pig Brain. The oysters were so good with its garlic topping. The squid was also delicious and spicy. I have never tried pig brain, stinky tofu or duck blood and was hesitant at first but these were actually better than expected. The brain and blood were in a similar spicy broth like the fish and it really helped with the iron taste of these interesting offals. They also give you a complimentary starter of peanuts and roasted watermelon seeds as well as a dessert of Chinese herbal jelly. I asked for more peanuts in the beginning and the herbal jelly at the end because I don't know what they do them but it's probably the best tasting I've had. Overall, good experience with superb service and amazing spicy food. Wish there were closer to where I live but I would definitely make the venture back. Sorry I wasn't able to take photos because the restaurant was too dark to take good pictures. read more

I had dinner with Andrew here on a gloomy Saturday night. It's been raining... We had fish in hot pot with bass. We tried the garlic flavor with mild spicy. The fish is very fresh!!! Service is excellent! read more

Big fan of this place. I have been here twice already, and every time they always serve you delicious food with the most friendly and attentive service. The server will start with explaining the menu if you have never been here before. You can choose your protein, the flavor and add-on sides in the stew. I'm always a fan of places where you can customize your food! The fish I got both times were delicious and fresh - you can really taste the difference from the texture! Honestly the for me the most spicy flavor wasn't THAT bad, so if you are used to eating spicy food you should be all good. Service here is the best, they are really attentive in every aspect of the service, our water never went below half empty! read more

I really get addicted to this bullfrog after i tried once with my boyfriend. The frog tastes like chicken.We really love it! Btw, the grilled fish is also amazing. It's not the traditional plain grilled fish.U can pick the flavor you want.Besides the service is one of the most important reason I come here again.The server is always keep smile and be patient and friendly to every customer! read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - hot spicy bullfrog，pickled pepper bullfrog - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

This was the first time I tried grilled fish. Came here with my parents. The waitress was very thorough in explaining the menu to me. We chose a 4lb buffalo fish and 4 veggies. That was enough to fill the tummies of 3 people. The fish was delicious and the servers were very attentive, they frequently checked on us for plate change, tea refill and heat adjustments for the fish. It was a great dining experience. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Buffalo fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

The food is okay,just little too spicy, and the fish feel not very fresh. Other dish like normal Sichuan taste. The restaurant is clean and service is good. Price also as average in flushing area. With all I give 4 stars and might come back next time read more

This place is very well kept, and staff (our guy's name was Fenix who was awesome!) is very friendly & attentive, if you don't know how their pot menu works they take time to explain you the menu & their specialty. Food is great as well & it's authentic spicy (not American spicy). They have other dishes beside the hot pots, you you have options to mix & match small plates. They are open till midnight which is a A+ for me as a late nighter read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

The staff is very friendly and attentive. They give you a bag to put your jackets in so that they won't smell like food later. We ordered a duo flavor fish, one is garlic and the other is spicy tofu , both are very good. We were able to tell them to adjust the spiciness and they tried their best to accommodate that. They also put a decent amount of toppings in. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Two flavors - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

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I love this Hot Space! Been here several times and always pleased with the food, service and codes of cleanliness. The dishes are plentiful and are spot on with flavor. Friendly staff and very attentive to their customers satisfaction. Definitely will be revisiting many more meals and bringing friends and family. Thank you Hot Space Grill Fish and more........ read more

Really delicious fish! Probably perfect for 3 people. With 2 people we finished the fish but had some leftovers which I didn't mind. There's a huge variety of flavor and side addition options too. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Spicy tofu flavor - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

An unbelievable experience, excellent food, attentive and friendly service, and very cool, welcoming, modern atmosphere. Can not recommend enough, will definitely be back. Worth the trip from Manhattan. read more

Hot Space Grilled Fish - Szechuan Near Me - Flushing, New York

This is one of my favorite spots. The service is always excellent, and my go tos are the spicy tofu pudding base and the non spicy garlic base. You can also take the broth to go to add more ingredients at home and enjoy it for longer. Yum yumm read more