This was our third visit. But tonight we experienced truly outstanding service from the staff, especially from a server named Ada. She was so attentive--she even noticed that my female friend needed a hair tie and immediately gave one to her. Amazing... five-star service (for a three-Michelin-star restaurant) The same goes for the male waiter who served us. Please keep up this level of quality. Delicious food is made complete when the service is also satisfying. read more

I came here with some folks and the food was surprisingly amazing. On a busy evening, many places in Flushing required a reservation or had long wait times, but Szechuan Mountain House, perfectly didn't have a long wait so we went to check it out. Starting off, the numbing szechuan chicken was my least favorite of the dishes - the pieces of chicken were really tiny and there were a lot of peppercorns. I wish they made the pieces of chicken slightly larger as it was irritating to slowly pick it out towards the end of finishing it. Now, what went well were the stone pot with the fish. Normally not a huge fan of fish, so if I can enjoy eating fish a place has done well in preparing it. The soup was really flavorful and everyone at my table enjoyed it. The sweet and sour pork was also nice. The breading was crispy and the sauce had a nice tangy flavor to it and the texture was interestingly satisfying. The grilled beef ribs and bao buns were one of my favorite. The beef rib was very tender and went well with the buns and condiments that were provided. read more

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Szechuan mountain house is one of the original Szechuan restaurants to open in downtown flushing. It continues to draw in a sizeable crowd due to its strong reputation. I've dined here with my family twice and in the most recent occasion, we came with no reservations around 2:30pm on a Sunday. All the tables were taken as they just opened at noon so we had to wait a bit. Their menu / iPad ordering system was simple to navigate and quick to place. Our table was started off with their spicy pickled cabbage, which was super addicting. I love how the spicy oil was so flavorful and the cabbage was soft and just slightly tangy. We ordered 5 dishes for our party of 5: the la-zi chicken, stir fried cabbage, grilled beef ribs, beef and mushroom bibimbap and mao xue wang. My favorites were the la-zi chicken as the diced chicken was super crispy and flavorful. The spice level and numbingness was just the right amount. Next comes the beef and mushroom bibimbap, which is mixed and served at the table. The flavors were more soy based and was very balanced. The stir fried cabbage was cooked well but the pork in the dish was extremely salty. The grilled beef ribs came with steamed baos, similar to peking duck. I enjoyed the experience and presentation but the dish was a bit boring. Toppings included a spicy hot sauce, cucumbers and scallions along with the sliced beef that was individually torched at the table. Lastly the mao xue wang is a traditional stew featuring offals and blood curds. This one had duck blood, tripe, and intestines. I was extremely disappointed by this dish as I was expecting some tofu and small pork intestines but it didn't have either. The tripe and intestines were very crunchy, wherwas the duck blood was silky and soft. The flavor was very basic mala stew and had a ton of red chili peppers. Overall I had a decent meal at Mountain house but can't help but wonder if I ordered the right things since not everything was as good as I hoped. I will mostly likely return to give their other menu items a try. read more

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You feel like you are in a different country when in Flushing and this restaurant definitely transports you. Casual dining. Authentic flavors and tastes of Szechuan cooking which we love. We ordered 9 dishes, drinks and rice. Everything came out fast, and the only reason I was thinking of giving this 4 stars was because we did feel rushed. Before our plates were completely empty the staff removed. We had a 6:30 reservation and were out by 8pm. Great service, but I would have liked to savor every sauce. No one asked if we wanted dessert and the check came. Should I have dropped the stars for that? Not this time. read more

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If you like spicy food, this is definitely the place to go! The food was full of flavor and had the perfect amount of heat. Everything we tried was delicious, and I would definitely come back again to try more dishes! read more

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Came to mountain house probably not for the first time, but first time writing reviews. Parked in the major parking lot in flushing and had to walk a few blocks. No line, restaurant is big and spacious, did not need a reservation. The servers were efficient. You order on an ipad and they told us it would take up to 25 mins for food to come out bc it's busy but food came out after less than 5 mins. The dishes were all flavorful, most of them are spicy. The spice flavor is really good and not just the regular spice you get from Chinese supermarkets. All of our dishes had spicy or numbing kick to it except the lotus one, so it got kind of tiring in the end, but I guess this is why you come to this restaurant. Price was definitely worth it and the amount is decent. Will definitely come again next time we're craving spicy food! read more

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Heard friend raving about this place so se have to try. This place is busy, so expect lines and add waiting time. We tried swing pork belly, I could see almost every table has this. Such a balanced good flavor. The chicken dish is just okay, I had it better elsewhere, prawn is better. My favorite would be the mapo tofu. We also order the water spinach that's not arrived by the time we almost finish out food. Service is good, love the complimentary tea. read more

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I enjoyed a dinner here with a group of 7 friends. We ordered 9 dishes total and everyone left very full. Some standouts were the twice cooked pork, the dry fried long beans, and the fish soup. The twice cooked pork had very thinly sliced pork and it was rich and well seasoned with chili bean paste. The long beans were wrinkly and deep fried with savory ground pork mixed in. The fish sound had abundant tender pieces of fish and a creamy mild broth. I convinced my dining companions to try the braised kidney flowers, as 火爆腰花 is one of my favorite sichuan dishes and I was interested to try this braised version. While most of my friends were not particularly into the kidney, I really enjoyed this dish. The hatched kidneys were floating in a rich broth with peppers and bundles of glass noodles. The noodles were unexpected, but a very welcome addition as they allowed me to consume more of the delicious braising liquid. The kidneys were tender and bouncy, exactly I as expected them to be. I didn't place the order so I'm not sure if you can select the spiciness level of your food when ordering, but I didn't find any of this food to be particularly spicy and I found the tingly mala notes to be muted. While everything was very delicious, aside from the sweet and sour pork which I found to be inedibly sweet, I think this is a more tame and toned down expression of bold Sichuan flavors. The service was extremely friendly and I would return again for another group dinner, as they have enough options here to satisfy a wide variety of diners with different palettes. Hopefully next time I can sell my companions on the 夫妻肺片，as I've heard they make a great iteration of the dish here at Mountain House and I would love to try it. read more

Mountain House - Ma-La Prawns (With Bones) Pea Shoots Hot Spicy Pork Kidney - Szechuan Near Me - Queens, New York

Came here for a dinner date and had such a great experience. The interior is beautiful and has such an authentic vibe. The restaurant was packed for dinner but we still got seated right away. We ordered the La-Zi chicken, eggplant, sour beef cabbage soup, and a sour plum drink. Everything was so flavorful and delicious, and the sour plum drink was super refreshing. What really made this place stand out though was the service. The staff was incredibly attentive and thoughtful. They even offered me a hair tie which I thought was such a sweet touch. read more

Mountain House - La-Zi Chicken (With Bones) - Szechuan Near Me - Queens, New York

Omg, where should I start? If you like spicy or Szechuan, this place is the one. I love this place a lot from their food to their service. Always really nice to be there and the restaurant is also very clean and friendly. Best Szechuan place I've ever been so far. read more

Mountain House - La-Zi Chicken (With Bones) Ma-Po Tofu Sauteed Shredded Potato (Vegetarian) Pork In Garlic Sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Queens, New York

Food: This is one of my favorite restaurants EVER, and I usually go to the location in Manhattan located on St. Marks. This restaurant serves traditional Sichuan cuisine, but they also have other non-spicy dishes. We tried the string beans, fish in chili oil, sizzling tofu, and fried rice. All four dishes were amazing, and I would highly recommend them, especially the fish in chili oil. For this dish, you have a choice of black fish (bones) or a fish without bones; if you're okay with a few bones, I would suggest getting the black fish which has a silkier and softer meat. String beans were cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. Service: Service was good but could be better. It took a while to get someone when we needed water or wanted to get the bill because they were so busy. Ambiance: The decor is beautiful in this restaurant. They can accommodate both small and large groups. Seating is comfortable and spacious. They have nice booths as well as tables throughout the restaurant. Seating is always sectioned off and separated so you don't feel like you're sitting right next to anyone. They have definitely put a lot of thought into the ambiance of the restaurant from the design of the menus to the table setting to the fountain in front. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this restaurant! read more

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Szechuan Mountain House is always a favourite of mine (both in Manhattan and in Flushing). The Flushing one is usually less busy -- usually a bit of a wait if you come during peak times, but I've never had to wait for lunch or early dinner. I am a big fan of the intricate "traditional" decor; the environment is clean, spacious, and very comfortable. To start, I was a big fan of the starter plate of Chinese-style pickled cabbage. It had a really good spicy/sour flavour without being too strong -- we always devour this (and I think you can ask for more, too!). I do like that their dishes are quite authentically spicy. I really liked the peppercorn beef 花椒牛肉 that we ordered. Portion size was really big, full of so many slices of beef, noodle knots, and a LOT of peppercorns. While it was really spicy, fortunately it wasn't unbearably so (and you could definitely feel the numb 麻 more than the spicy 辣 per se). The broth was really aromatic and paired nicely on top of white rice. Their famous swinging pork 晾衣白肉 is also really good -- the popular acclaim is definitely deserved haha. The pork is simple and well-cooked and the thinly -sliced cucumbers were fresh and contrasted well with the more savoury pork. The spicy garlic oil was a particular highlight -- really fragrant and added a nice kick to the pork. I always get the stir-fried cabbage 乾鍋手撕包菜 -- it's a common vegetable at Chinese restaurants and hard to mess up, but here it was a particular standout! The cabbage was cooked perfectly -- tender without being too soggy -- and while a bit oily, it wasn't too heavy at all. It was a great contrast to the other, much spicier dishes that we ordered. I've also had the mapo tofu 麻婆豆腐 before, which was yummy and had a great flavour, but didn't feel as though it was too noteworthy; and the kung pao chicken 宮保雞丁, which was ... meh? The flavour felt very muted with a sauce that felt a little off (not quite sweet or savoury, just kind of bland). Portion sizes are decently large, and the price point is reasonable (maybe around 30-40pp). Always keen to come back whenever I'm in the area -- they have so many delicious dishes that I'd love to try :) read more

Loveddd mountain house!! We went really early at around 4pm on a Sunday and it was still packed!! Waited about 10 mins and got seated pretty quickly. My only regret is not going with more people so we could have tried more dishes. They gave an appetizer of spicy cabbage, and we got the swing pork belly, the mapo tofu and string beans. It's been forever since I've had the swinging pork in the US so that was refreshing to have. But the standout dishes were the mapo tofu and the string beans! Loved them both and they were not too spicy but had the mala spice / burn to the tongue to them. Delicious!! Loved that they also provided tea with the food too. And super affordable pricing for New York and large portions. We will definitely be back! read more

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I made a reservation day before for 5:30 PM on a Saturday night, for my friend's birthday. When we arrived we were seated at a small table for 2, the chairs are wooden stools with no backing, very hard and uncomfortable. The hostess came with 2 large buckets to put our coats in but she left it at an empty table behind ours as she got distracted with seating another party...I move it over and put them under our table so there goes the leg room as well. I'm just surprised why other party of 2s were seated at banquets and there were empty slots available but she sat us there...alas I decided not to bring this up to not dampen the mood. Seating was terrible, our backs and behinds ached by the end of the meal and we didn't want to stay any longer because of it. I think front house management can do a better job of seating arrangements (those with reservations and notes versus walk-ins, especially for special events). They serve a free hot pot of tea and some pickled cabbages when you sit down. Food is selected from an electronic menu and you send it to the kitchen, from which a server came over to confirm our selections are correct and asked if we had any food allergies. Service was polite and on point. They changed our plates once throughout our dining experience. Food wise, it's hit or miss. We got: - Fu-Qi special for appetizer, pretty good - Pickled Pepper Frogs (with bones), this was excellent - Fried Rice with Szechuan pickles and bacon. This was disappointing, the rice was soggy and unflavored...like the chef forgot to put salt...it's really not OK for a Chinese restaurant to mess up on fried rice especially at $19.95. Uncle Roger would not be happy lol. - Sautéed water spinach, also super disappointing. Lacked flavor entirely, not a single taste of salt...this is the one vegetable dish that almost every Chinese restaurant chefs cooks, this is the worst one I've ever had. $17.95, I'll say skip it! Overall, the bill came out to close to a little over $100 for a party of 2. I can find much better Szechuan restaurants in Flushing for a this price and more comfortable seating. read more

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I'm still daydreaming about the Schezuan Chicken. It was perfectly spicy, the pork belly was well stir-fried and the string beans were nice and tender. The crispy tofu had a bit of an umami flavor that my boyfriend loved but I could've done without. There is a rustic ambiance to the place which I really like and service was good! The meal comes with this delicious fragrant tea and pickled veggies as an fyi. Note: There is a lot of peppercorn in the chicken which my boyfriend found numbed his mouth if that's something you'd want to avoid! I personally like it :) read more

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I had a craving for spicy food after a long day at work, and my husband and I decided to come here. All the dishes were so delicious. Staff were welcoming and friendly, and we also loved the charming ambiance there. I'll definitely keep this place in mind when I crave for Sichuan dishes again. read more

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Probably my favorite Sichuan place in NYC! Coming in on a Friday night, I felt the wait wasn't too bad - I would say about 20 mins. I had the mapo tofu, tomato fish stew, shrimp fried rice, and a chicken dish that I can't remember the name of. I was worried about the spice level so ordered mild, but mild was definitely mild. I think that affected the mapo tofu the most as it became more of a dish on the sweeter side. My two favorite dishes was the tomato fish stew and the fried rice! Would definitely order those 2 again! read more

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Went with my daughter to Mountain House since she's been before and loves spicy food. First time for me and beautiful ambiance & decor as well as food! Unfortunately my tolerance isn't as high as in my youth so I asked for least spicy and spicy sauce for her on the side. The tea was yummy with a really cool cup. I really enjoyed the wontons but everything was delish. Service was great. Tipped our waitress high since she was fast, nice & pleasant. read more

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I recommend this restaurant if you like spicy food. The interior decor is nice. The service could be better. They quickly asked us to order food, even though they gave us a pot of tea without cups. We ask, if we can have a drink before we place the order . We were told they ran out of drinking teacups. We order a few items. Everything was delicious. I would've given a four star, if the service was more attentive read more

I had a great time coming to Mountain House. I have been to the Manhattan location previously but it was much easier to get a reservation and seated quickly at this location in Flushing. We got the double cooked pork, which is my favorite dish here. The eggplant was also very saucy and delicious. We also got this chicken and the spicy base added to the flavor. Overall, a really great experience. I really like the hot tea that they serve as well, although the tea pot is really heavy to pour from. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Numbing Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Queens, New York

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I am filing a real-name complaint. Both of my last two takeout orders were very poor. Tonight, I asked in advance whether they could accept takeout orders and if they were busy. I was told they could take the order. I also specifically mentioned to the front desk staff: "A few weeks ago, my takeout order was poor quality -- the portions were small and it was too spicy. This time, please let the kitchen chefs know in advance." However, when I picked up the order tonight, the portions were once again small, it was still too spicy, and the drink tasted bad. I am filing this real-name complaint. If the store owner sees this, please feel free to contact me. I am willing to discuss it in person. My number is 917-640-6013. I do not recommend ordering takeout from here, but dining in is still fine. read more

Delicious Szechuan food! The ambiance was nice and service was great! Food was not unbearably spicy, it was a perfect amount. We went pretty late (8-9pmish) and there was no line, which was amazing. Will definitely be coming back for more! read more

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Great Sichuan food but I would probably not come back in the summer time because I was sweating inside and outside of the restaurant from how spicy and numbing the food was. The interior design is beautiful and all the dishes are beautifully plated as well. I wish they had some bigger tables though because seating a 6 person party in a 4 person booth gets really tough. What I love is that they serve Jasmine tea in the restaurant -- some of the best restaurant tea ive had in a while. I had the popular dishes, the La zi chicken, swing pork belly, ma po tofu. The fish in sour cabbage soup was one of the best dishes. read more

Originally, my family and I planned on going to nearby Che Li for dinner, but when we arrived, we were told the wait would take 2+ hours. Luckily, we rounded the corner to their sister restaurant and managed to snag a booth immediately. We ordered the swing pork belly ($14.95) to start, which ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the night. Slices of blanched pork belly and cucumber strips alternate and hang above this mildly spicy chili oil with a mound of grated garlic in the center. I found it quite refreshing (the cucumber comes in handy for later spicier dishes) and suitable for less spice-tolerant palates. We also ordered the la-zi chicken ($20.95) and the peppercorn beef ($25.95), both of which were delicious but not for the faint-hearted. In particular, I really enjoyed the peppercorn beef, but in small doses, as those Sichuan peppercorns were no joke and left me numb and drooling. We balanced the peppercorn-heavy entrées with some non-spicy crispy sizzling tofu ($19.95), grilled beef ribs ($28.95), and sautéed Chinese long beans and eggplant ($15.95). Unfortunately, I did not care for the tofu, which had a light and crispy crust but stuck to your teeth and was otherwise bland, nor the grilled beef ribs which were nothing special and quite overpriced for the portion. I did enjoy the sautéed Chinese long beans and eggplant, which had a delightful textural contrast between the crunchy beans and soft eggplant. Overall, I did enjoy most of my meal at Szechuan Mountain House and like its sister, Che Li, the menu is well thought out, the service is impeccable, and the decor is absolutely gorgeous. read more

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We came for lunch after work because someone suggested this place. They said it had authentic flavors and they enjoyed it last time they were here. The restaurant had a unique entrance way in the midst of the modern surroundings. Inside was very serene and well decorated. We were seated fairly quickly and give menus and tea. The jasmine tea was very fragrant. I loved it. There was a QR code at the table that you can use to access a menu too. Our coworker ordered for us. We got the Beef Sour soup, hot oil wontons, country braised pork, golden corn kernels, fried rice with Szechuan special greens, sautéed Chinese long beans with eggplant, and a beef dish. Everything was delicious. The soup was spicy and you can feel it at the back of your throat. The wontons were not that spicy and were ok. We've had better. The eggplant was a big hit. I never had the corn before and I really liked it. The corn was sweet covered in a crunchy, salty duck egg coating. The braised pork was a little too salty because of the preserved vegetables. We needed more rice because many of the dishes had lots of sauce. There wasn't enough fried rice. Overall it was a good meal in a pretty atmosphere. read more

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I came here a while ago to celebrate LNY with some friends and their family. The interior of the restaurant is pretty traditional and lively. Service was okay. We were a fairly big group and they first tried to seat us at a tiny booth. When we requested to change the tables (especially because we knew that we were going to order a lot), it was a bit difficult and they made us wait really long. Once we got seated though, we immediately ordered many MANY dishes (see photos). We ordered the szechuan numbing chicken, the mung bean jelly, beef tongue and tripe, the swing pork belly, the dumplings in chili oil, the lazi chicken, the pork intestines, beef tongue, clay pot beef stew, salted egg yolk corn, mala fish, and mao xue wang. Everything was packed full of flavor and a good portion. Favorites were the dumplings, numbing chicken, lazi chicken, and clay pot beef stew. However, we did notice that the quality was just not the same as what it used to be. Overall, it's not a bad spot for Sichuan food but there are better around! read more

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This place is amazing and no wonder it ended up on The NY Times top 100 list. The wait was minimal and the decor inside has changed to accommodate more tables. Before the tables were just on the side is the restaurant and a weird walkway in the middle. There is a bit of a wait for the food since everything is made fresh to order and the wait is worth it. Ordering can be daunting but here are some tips: 1) it's a sichaun restaurant meaning most dishes are spicy, 2) you can ask them to tone it down but it will lack the flavor, 3) you can bring in bubble tea or milk teas such as Molly in the area to help with the heat. Kung pao chicken 4.5/5 Was not too spicy but more peanuts and fillers rather than chicken. Very flavorful with a sweet glaze and mild spice. Beef with potato pot 4/5 Mild as well with tiny potatoes and very fatty beef. The beef is tender and it might be brisket. Wasn't as flavorful as the chicken but solid and tasty nonetheless. 6.5/5 Star of the show the duck egg corn. Order this !!! it was so flavorful and has a slight crunch to it. Just heavenly if you love eggs and corn. read more

Mountain House - Szechuan Near Me - Queens, New York

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I loved that they offered a variety of levels of spice for their dishes. Mild may still be too spicy for those that can't handle spicy so be forwarned! read more

I came to Mountain house to celebrate the year of the snake on Chinese new year. I came with a group of friends. The food was delicious with a hint of spicy. We were five people so we ordered five dishes to share family style. The service was okay at the beginning it did take a little bit to get a waiter's attention since it was extremely busy on a Wednesday. The food didn't take long to arrive to the table, they became more attentive once the food arrived and we were refilled on water. We had leftovers as the food portions were plentiful. My favorite dish was the pork belly dish. I would definitely recommend mountain house for some Szechuan cuisine. 10/10 recommendation. read more

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Food: We ordered the swing pork belly, stir fried water spinach, and the jiang boiled fish. The swing pork was interesting and iconic. The salty meatiness of the pork with the fresh crunch of the thin cucumber all enveloped in the garlic chili oil sauce made for such a delicious favor bomb of a bite! Amazing start. Then we got the boiled fish and the water spinach. The fish was pretty tasty but the mala spice was intensely numbing to the point where it felt like my mouth was vibrating and I couldn't breathe! And the chili flavor was overpoweringly floral. We wondered if it's because we opted to get "less spicy" so they compensated with a more pungent peppercorn. The watercress was delicious and lightly garlicky. Overall the meal was good but I would try to notch down the peppercorn a bit. Service: It had a lot of highs and some lows. A sign of quality service is when the water never runs dry and the straw wrappers get swooped up in a hurry. Initially they were very attentive but once we were finishing up, it was very difficult trying to flag someone down for the check even when tables were starting to clear. Overall still a very positive experience. PSA they will definitely try to speak to you in Mandarin if you look the part haha. Ambiance: Enjoyed the dark wooden aesthetic. With traditional Chinese music playing in the background, you can't help but feel you've been transported half way across the globe. read more

This was my second time dining at Mountain House. My first visit was at the Manhattan location, which left a great impression on me. This time, I visited the Flushing location. The food was good, but it didn't feel as special as what I experienced in Manhattan. While some dishes were enjoyable, the overall experience was just average compared to my first visit. The service, however, was excellent. A special thank you to our waitress, CC, who was friendly, attentive, and professional throughout our meal. She made us feel welcome and ensured everything was taken care of promptly. Although the food didn't quite meet my expectations, the outstanding service from CC made the visit enjoyable. I appreciate her great hospitality and would like to thank her for making our dining experience pleasant. read more

Everything was amazing! We came on a Saturday night after a Mets game and joined the waitlist, probably only waited 30 mins or so. We had the chili oil dumplings, green beans, beef soup, pork swing, and la-zi chicken. Our waiter, Bruce, gave us wonderful recommendations and amazing service the whole time! He helped us to pick the perfect sake to go with the meal. Will definitely be back! read more

Better and better to be the best house! Been here years already, always get the honey tea with pan-fried tofu or shrimps! Everything is great! read more

The decor makes you feel like you're really in a mountain house. Stepping in, you immediately see a koi pond with large koi fish. The Swinging Pork Belly was a new dish for me as I typically don't order cold dishes. However, paired with the spicy dipping sauce below the dish, it was pretty good. I just don't think I would order it again. The Ma-Po Tofu had the perfect hint of spice. Our table also ordered some bowls of rice to pair with it, but I am not a fan of stickier, wet rice. The Golden Corn Kernels were crispy on the outside but soft and flavorful on the inside. Food was served with a large pot of tea for the table. It tasted like jasmine green tea to me, although it was a little light. The staff kindly offered to switch out our used plates for new ones mid-meal. read more

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I have been dying to try this place literally forever, but haven't had the opportunity to until recently. We went in pretty late night so we were grateful to still have been seated. We ended up getting the swing pork belly, duck, their stir-fried cabbage and also their egg yolk corn. The food was made and delivered extremely quickly, and I ended up liking everything a lot more than I thought I would. Usually, we order more protein based dishes but this time we ordered a lot of vegetables and I was really surprised at how good everything was. I actually thought that the pork belly was a little overwhelming compared to the reviews that I was seeing online, it was still good, but nothing outstanding for what I expected it to be. The service was decent, and I really enjoyed the interior of the restaurant. It felt extremely traditional, the lighting is dimmed for that feeling of intimacy and privacy with soft light accents. At the end of the meal we were given mints. The mints were literally amazing. It tasted like candy, but after chewing it, it had that really refreshing feeling that mint gives without the taste of the actual mint. It was so good that I actually went online to try to look for them with no luck, so will definitely be grabbing a few more the next time I visit TLDR; food was amazing, service is decent, interior was really nice. Loved the mints! read more

SMH is becoming a top 3 go-to spot for quality Sichuan fare with a modern twist. Along with Jiang Nan, SMH offers attractive and delish dishes that pack the heat but not overwhelm you to point where you can't taste the flavors. Obviously that is just a personal preference. While most jump at the popular basics like Swing Pork Belly and Numbing Chicken, the heart of the menu is where the real fun is. Of the few times I have visited, the ma po tofu, Ma la prawns, and the Jiang Bei boiled fish are dishes I enjoy the most. The boiled fish is best served for fish eaters, but can be "fishy" for the uninitiated. SMH is also very welcoming for non-Chinese speakers as well as even this Flushing location has English speaking staff and menu so that patrons from outer boroughs or tourists can appreciate and enjoy. The staff is also very attentive and friendly. Thanks SMH for being consistently great! read more

Mountain House - Ma-La Prawns - Szechuan Near Me - Queens, New York

I've come to Szechuan Mountain House a handful of times and the food is super authentic. The interior alone is worthy of bringing my friends/family to, especially those that like spicy food. I've ordered the hanging pork belly, golden salted egg corn, la-zi chicken, shredded pork, double cooked pork belly, Szechuan stir fried noodles, and double cooked pork. My staples are the la-zi chicken and golden corn. I probably wouldn't order the pickled shredded pork or Szechuan stir fry noodles again, especially as the Szechuan noodles tasted like regular lo mein. Regardless, always a great experience coming here and trying something new!! read more

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Utterly obsessed with this place! Idk how many times I've eaten at Szechuan Mountain House at both the Flushing and the St Marks location. THAT's how good it is! Service is nice and attention, they will change your plates and also keep coming over to refill your napkins haha (soo necessary!!) Mala Pork Intestines: my favorite dish of theirs and a must order every visit. I know some people don't enjoy intestines but there really isn't a funky taste with this - it's deep fried, so so crispy, but the inside is mad juicy and soft too. Don't wait too long to eat this as it doesn't taste as good when it comes out pipping hot. You can ask for less spicy for this dish because the regular heat level is crazy, numbing for sure but oh so good House Chicken: their take on the "saliva" chicken, it has more of a vinegary taste than my usual places, but it's so tasty as well. Very cold chicken, not too spicy, but whatever chili oil they use is just perfection. I'd love a whole jar of their sauce Pepper Rabbit Meat: there's a lot of bones so be warned if you order this dish! It's diced very small, and stir fried with lots of peppers and some woodear mushrooms. Asked for less spicy, but the heat on this dish is no joke either omg Fried Shredded Eel: small eel pieces that's been deep fried. I enjoyed it, but honestly wouldn't even know I was eating eel unless someone told me. Just tastes like fish Qianjiang Chicken Giblets: omg this dish almost ruined my stomach that's how spicy this is! It comes on a burner that keeps this hot throughout your meal. I didn't like the konjac noodles that came with this dish, and I also would've liked more of the pickled long beans too. There is more of a gamey taste to the gizzards than what I'd like Szechuan Double Cooked Pork: sliced so thin! It's sweeter than I expected, so a bit more of the black bean taste would've been better Stir Fry Chinese Long Beans: ooh, these are good, especially fried with a little bit of spice and fatty pork bits Bamboo Grove Trio: there's house chicken, duck tongue, and bamboo shoots in this appetizer sampler, but I really only enjoyed the house chicken unfortunately read more

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Well deserved 4 stars here - very friendly, attentive service, very clean, & beautiful interior, & everything here rocks. It's also very spicy !!! Fish in tomato-based sauce, ma pao tofu, shrimp covered in sichuan pepper slices, a simple poached chicken (Hainan style) then dropped into sichuan sauce...all fire. Everything else on the menu looked awesome, & the food at the other tables also all looked awesome. This food is really too spicy for me, but I loved the hell out of it ! The cold Sapporo def helped. read more

The last day of our NYC visit brought us to Flushing to visit our old friends. To commemorate our visit, they brought us here for lunch. From the beautiful Koi pond to the ornate chinese calligraphy and decorations, Szechuan Mountain House exuded perfection. The dining room is large with spacious tables and chairs. The lighting and dark colors created a peaceful inviting ambiance. We were a party of 7 so we got a large round table complete with lazy susan. Our hot jasmine tea and plum juice arrived quickly. The Jasmine tea was refreshing. It was my first time trying plum juice and it was very good. We were the newbies so we let our friend Liang do all the ordering. Okra salad: a nice cold appetizer, okra swimming in a spicy sauce. Grilled beef ribs: marinated, grilled to perfection, delicious. Sweet & Sour spare ribs: delicious tangy sauce, delicious ribs. Gong Bo chicken: its actually pork belly, chili spicy, delicious. Ma-La Prawn: shell on shrimp stir fried in dried chili and peppercorns, one of my favorites! Fu-Qi Special: cold dish, beef and tripe slices in a peanut chili sauce, hot, delicious. Pickled pepper frog: frog meat pickled with braised chili pepper, tasted like chicken. Fried rice with bacon & szechuan pickles: different, delicious! Szechuan style fried noodles: delicious. Sauteed long beans with eggplant: delicious. Stir fried cauliflower: another one of my favs. Ma-Po tofu: tofu in chili sauce, spicy, delicious. We were running out of space on the table to put the dishes. I was quite elated that Liang got to take home all the leftovers so nothing was wasted. Presentation of dishes were exquisite right down to their printed napkins (see photos). Everything was spicy HOT but so good! Yom Yom Yom Yom! Service was attentive and spot on. She kept the water and tea flowing because of all our spicy dishes. Thank you Liang for introducing us to the Szechuan Mountain House experience! This could definitely be a reason to return for another visit! read more

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