Food: 3.5./5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Service: N/A, DoorDash Value: 2.8/5 I liked the churro-like eggplant dish ($13), and the crunchy gold tofu ($13). The crispy beef pancake wraps ($16) looked better than they were. There was a weird sweetness to them that I didn't like. The spicy squid legs ($21) were good, but way too spicy and overpriced. read more

Great spot to catch up with friends. We were able to make a reservation a day or two before. I loved the fish filet! Absolutely my favorite dish there. I also really enjoyed the Lychee Jasmine and the tang yuan. The other dishes were decent - the lamb and the beef. We didn't love the snow peas though: I thought they weren't cooked enough and my friend thought they were a little stale. I'd come back for the fish filet. read more

Ren - Spicy Crispy Fish Fillet, Shreeded Beef w. Green Chili, Spicy Cumin Lamb - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I stumbled upon Ren during the day when they had a matcha cafe pop-up. The vibe seemed relaxed but also polished. This was close to home and since we were celebrating Winter solstice (cultural holiday for some), we felt it was super appropriate to come here for dinner. We came at 5pm with 4 adults and a toddler (high chairs available!) at this hour on a Sunday, it was like a private booking! Wait staff were amazing and attentive. I like how they divided up the space. Bar in the front, slightly narrow dining hall in the middle, and the backroom that would be good for large groups. The menu is great for 4 people since some of the dim sum come in four pieces. We ordered Soup dumplings, Pan fried pork buns, veggie dumplings, mala fried rice, crispy rice duck confit, spicy fish fillet, pumpkin cake with salted egg yolk (sweet and crispy but soft on the inside!!), served along with a pot of rich Jinxuan tea. Though I pretty much enjoyed everything, I was a tad disappointed in the crispy rice duck confit served with a sweet and sour sauce. It's for sure crispy, and duck was present but it didn't click for me. Having this restaurant close by does bring up some feelings. This didn't exist when I grew up in the area and definitely not at this price point. I wish the owners and staff an abundance of success. read more

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Finally ate in person after a great takeout experience a few months ago. My friend and I got the shrimp dumplings, Dan Dan noodles, wontons in chili oil, charred eggplant and numbing chicken potsticker. I was blown away by the shrimp dumpling, sooo good I couldn't believe it. We both loved the vibe, the food, and the staff. I used to bring my visitors to antidote, but I may need to start going somewhere a bit closer and try everything on the Ren menu. Glad to have this as a new upscale Szechuan spot in the neighborhood! read more

Ren - Golded Eggplant, wontons Wonton in Chili Sauce, and DanDan Noodle - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

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"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. read more

Ren - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Ren - Pepper Spiced Okra was amazing. Eggplant sticks and cucumber - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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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. read more

Ren - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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. read more

Ren - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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! read more

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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 read more

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Ren just opened up and is such a good place for Chinese food. Cabe with a group of four and were seated immediately on a weekday night. We ordered many dishes, but the favorites were the peanut-laced lettuce, spicy squid legs, and spicy crispy fish fillet. I would recommend ordering more than you think sonce portions for each dish are small. Service is also very good, as despite the short water cups, our glasses were always full. read more

Came here for dinner with a group and everyone LOVED it! We got the okra (never had raw/pickled okra before and it was amazing!!), scallion pancakes, golden tofu, green beans (to die for), crispy eggplant (so good!), Mapo tofu (amazing!!), and cumin lamb (great flavor just spicy!). Everything we got was amazing!! 10/10 meal, we will definitely be back!! read more

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! read more

Ren - Pickled Cucumber, Golded Eggplant, Spinach In Ginger Sauce - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've eaten at Ren 4 times now and will be coming back for more! It's one of the better Chinese restaurants in Williamsburg (which honestly doesn't have that good of a Chinese restaurant scene). Highly recommend coming in for lunch on the weekdays - their lunch special is quite delicious and worth the value. I've also eaten at REN for dinner and the general consensus among my Chinese friends is that it isn't anything to write home about but it hits the spot. Food aside, the ambiance is quite nice and I could see myself coming here on for a business lunch or date! I appreciate the extra thought that went into the decor. The staff has always been attentive and nice, and of course I give extra points to Chinese restaurants run by Chinese people who speak Chinese! read more

The food alone was more of a 3.5 tonight but the service bumps it up to a 4. We got the pickled shredded cabbage as a starter and unfortunately the dish was too sweet, which overpowered the acid you would expect from a pickled dish. We didn't finish it. Next, we got the crispy beef pancake wraps and numbing chicken potstickers, which were standard in taste, but pricey for their portion size. Lastly, we got the cumin lamb as our main. I looked forward to this dish the most, but was left disappointed. It smelled better than it tasted, and while it didn't taste bad by any means, it wasn't great. The cut of the lamb was a bit tougher than I was used to for this dish. Overall, I was really excited for a new Chinese restaurant to join the neighborhood, but left feeling like there was more to be desired. Hoping that they improve overtime as they get situated. The redeeming factor is that service was great and fast! The ambience was a bit darker than I personally would like, but it's definitely vibey and modern. read more

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! read more

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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! read more

Ren - Mapo Tofu (left) and Kung Pao Chicken (right) - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Pleasantly surprised by the food here. The spice and the flavors had the depth you'd only find in a super hot wok, and they used all the right ingredients like the fermented black beans. My favorite was probably the spicy fried fish. They center on small dishes, which does make things a bit pricier, but it seems they are targeting a more upscale image. read more

i walk by all the time and was excited to see that ren finally opened! we went to check it out for dinner on a weeknight, and it was pretty good. most things on the menu are $10-$26 for smaller portion sizes of dim sum, smaller dishes, larger dishes, drinks, and dessert. it was a little on the expensive side. we ordered: the crispy fish, the golden eggplant, and the braised beef slices. the crispy fish and braised beef were alright, but our favorite was definitely the golden eggplant. it was crispy, and perfectly fried, and paired with a really delicious sweet sauce. lowkey dipped the crispy fish into the sauce as well (partially because it was soooo spicy/mala lol.) we also got a pot of jinxuan tea to round out the meal, which was lovely. i think the vibe of this place is very nice, definitely a great spot for date night or girls night, and would definitely come back to try the dimsum and dessert. service was also great!! read more

Really great Szechuan food (cucumbers and mapo tofu were terrific). Cozy but cool vibe, good for a date or a catch up dinner with a friend--thanks! read more

We're always eager to try a new restaurant in the area (especially from a Birds of a Feather alum) and Ren did not disappoint. The service, ambiance, and food were all excellent. We loved the crispy tofu, spicy fried rice, and mapo tofu, but there truly wasn't a week item. Our servers were so kind and surprised us with ice cream at the end of the night. We'll definitely be returning! read more

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first review got robbed as i was finishing my food by someone that wasn't even here. the food, service, and ambiance was 5/5. dishes are all super tasty and we ordered: chungkin chicken, garlic beef, & crispy rice would recommend again read more

so yummy!! food was perfect amount of spice and very authentic. service was absolutely amazing too. i loved the overall vibes of the restaurant and the ambiance was very calm and relaxing. sichuan tapas! read more

Ren - Chungking Spicy Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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