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    Ren

    4.6 (25 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Shreeded Beef w. Green Chili
    Debra C.

    Busy spot, had a reservation and had to wait an additional 20 for table. Very small place and waiting area is right at the door maybe 4 people seated can sit there, like you can take a few steps and you are at the bar. Nonetheless this place KNOWS what they are doing and again a local gem in the neighborhood. Food is absolutely amazing! The bar is pretty busy as well.

    Regina X.

    Thought this was just okay, mostly fried foods and not too authentically Sichuan. Was disappointed by the eggplant which was fried and too sweet. Service was fine and interior dark, quaint, cozy.

    Alan S.

    "Ren" refers to the character for harvest, but I mistook it for the similarly-pronounced "ren," which refers to people. Situated on a proletariat corner of East Williamsburg, this new Sicuan eatery with lofty ambitions is at the vanguard of the city's new accessible neighborhood Chinese restaurants. Of course I had to order the aesthetically pleasing crispy tofu, which had the silky texture inside that you hope for. Vegetable chow fan is a dish that always gambles with mediocrity, but here the unusual use of fermented black beans made it memorable. The ambiance may not be as inviting, but I would take the food here over Birds of a Feather any day.

    Pickled Cucumber
    Jillian B.

    Some friends and I were in the area looking for a great meal to end the night, and discovered Ren had recently opened nearby. We walked in and it was fairly busy for 9pm, but we were seated immediately. First thing to note - service across the board was really friendly and quite quick! The interior was very chic, with some 4-seater tables near the front and larger tables in a room in the back. Food: awesome. Pickled cucumbers had a great flavor, and I really appreciated the slight heat added to the nuttiness of the Dan Dan noodles. Scallion pancake was solid. The spicy crispy fish filled was probably my favorite dish, as the heat builds very nicely and the fish itself was moist and flavorful. Chungking spicy chicken was also great, slightly hotter than the fish fillets. Drinks: we all ordered various teas to help abate the spice. They were perfect to pair with the food, refreshing and not top sweet. They don't serve alcohol (yet) but I imagine that once they get their liquor license, the cocktails will be amazing too. All in all I'm so happy we found this newly opened gem, and very excited to return soon!

    Pepper Spiced Okra was amazing. Eggplant sticks and cucumber
    Anna K.

    Wonderful modern style Chinese! Everything we got on the table was quite delicious and flavorful! It was my bday night with a group of 8. All the waiters were so friendly :) you should definitely try deep fried eggplant sticks. Also Mapo tofu was delicious! We are definitely come back soon.

    Lisa Z.

    Was surprised to see this restaurant open up in the Williamsburg area so definitely had to check it out. They have a decent menu and the food was good. Would definitely say the prices are on the higher end for what you're getting. Service was good and the inside is definitely dim so it's a great place for a date or even just with friends.

    Cassandria A.

    Absolutely delightful. Fresh, timely , clean and delicious. I truly have no complaints. I will be sure to come back and try more items on the menu.

    Chungking Spicy Chicken
    Julia H.

    another szechuan spot in this neighborhood means good friendly competition! birds of a feather alum so i had high expectations. overall, i found it to be good but was hoping for a little more pizzaz. For two people we did two starters and two entrees. Dandan noodles had great flavor but I was expecting it to be spicier! Wasn't a ton of numbness. Loved the crispy beef pancake. Nice umami flavor and I liked that it had some veggies in there too, perhaps could have been more fresh. It wasn't super hot when it arrived which was a bummer. The star of the show was absolutely the chungking chicken. Super spicy, super flavorful, nice and crispy, would come back just for this! The fried rice I appreciated a lot too as I found it to be unique and unlike any fried rice I've had before. It was heavy on the mala spice which was a plus in my opinion. They don't have their liquor license, but once they do I think the food here will pair perfectly with a beer!

    Crystal Shrimp Dumplings(4)
    Nicole K.

    This is a new spot in Williamsburg, and it is AWESOME. Very cute space, food is phenomenal, and service is a bit disorganized but I'm sure they'll figure it out. No liquor license yet so non-alcoholic drinks only. Highly recommend the pork dumplings in chili oil, cumin lamb, and crunchy golden eggplant

    Pickled Cucumber, Golded Eggplant, Spinach In Ginger Sauce
    Katie M.

    Came here for lunch today with no expectations, and every single bite had us salivating for the next. We shared the pickled cucumbers, which had the most divine savory, sweet, and perfectly spicy sauce. We absolutely devoured the crispiest fried eggplant in a generous portion of sweet and tangy chili sauce, alongside a refreshing and light dish of spinach with fresh ginger. All of this was accompanied by the most flavor-packed spicy fried rice. We tried to pick our favorite dish but everything was too delicious and it was impossible to choose. Major compliments to the chef- I can wait to come back here again and try even more of the menu items. 10/10 would recommend and will be back soon!

    Hidden gem! It was really delicious. Definitely will come back again. I cannot believe they dont have many comments. This place takes you a different world when you enter from the door. Thank you so much!

    Mapo Tofu (left) and Kung Pao Chicken (right)

    Delicious food, bursting with flavor and perfectly cooked, with generous portions. The mapo tofu was rich and savory, while the kung pao had just the right touch of sweetness. The ambiance felt serene and thoughtfully designed, with furniture that had a natural yet elegant feel (loved the cute woven chairs). Service was warm and welcoming. Truly impressed by this place. Will definitely be back!

    Mapo Tofu, Crispy Crunchy Gold Tofu, Spicy Fried Rice, Vegetable Potstickers(4), Spicy Wonton in Chili Sauce

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    Ask the Community - Ren

    Is it BYOB?

    Hi! Unfortunately, we don’t have our liquor license yet, which means we also can’t allow BYOB at this moment. But we’re working hard on it and hope to serve a full bar very soon! 💚

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    Cumin lamb is pretty good. Mapo tofu isn't that good, was…read moredisappointing, little to no flavor, not much spices and not spicy. Surprised that the Mapo Tofu wasn't good especially since the Cumin Lamb was good. Food was ready in about 30-40 minutes after opening at 11AM. The food orders came with white rice. Inside the food hall in the basement. Ordered for pick up. Door dash pick up price vs their website pick up price has $2 per item differential, so order on their website. No utensils even though requested on the notes.

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