it's been too long so I last numbed all my tastebuds with spice at a place like this - 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. read more

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The udon was the star of the show for me. I saw a couple eating it next to us and ordered it based on 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. read more

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Came in here on my lunch break and ordered food togo. The restaurant was very clean with nice decor. I can definitely see myself coming back to dine in. They have lunch specials. Service was quick and easy. My server was welcoming and kind. I got the duck fried rice lunch special. It was delicious and so fresh. You can taste the quality ingredients. I definitely will be back to try more menu items. read more

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Delicious Szechuan food in brooklyn! I initially had my doubt about this place because of its location but their food really changed my mind quickly. The interior design appears very high end and they serve you some of the best authentic Chinese cuisine you can ask for. Their chili oil wonton, spicy eggplant, and stewed fish was everything you could ask for and more. It has the numbing quality of Szechuan food with great flavor. I will say be prepared, a lot of the dishes are very oily but that is just how a lot of Szechuan places are. read more

This was a perfect indulgence on a rainy evening. Three of of feasted on delicious elevated Chinese. We ordered way too much for 3 of us and brought home lots of leftovers. Menus are illustrated and the vibe is loungey and upscale feeling, dimly lit with little table lights. Service was excellent. read more

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How have I never heard of this place until now?? I was kind of dreading making the trek to Cobble Hill, but I was so pleasantly surprised at how good the food was. The first plus was that we didn't need to make a reservation for a group of four on a weekday night. The second was that their happy hour goes pretty late - until 6:30PM. And the third, most importantly, was the food! We got the snow pea shoots, szechuan prawns, stewed fish, and chungking chicken to share. I don't usually eat szechuan food because I don't like mala, but nothing was crazy spicy here. The prawns were huge, and I liked how they were peeled too. The fish was really tender, and the chicken was perfectly crispy while still being tender. My mouth is watering just thinking about it! I will happily go to Cobble Hill any time any day just to eat here again. This place is a neighborhood gem! read more

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Solid spot for some spicy Sichuan dishes! I enjoyed the stir fried pea shoots and mapo tofu the most. I found the dan dan noodles a bit too spicy and to have not nearly enough pork and other flavors, and the dry pot beef tasted a bit off. The sakura lychee was very refreshing and a great addition to the heat. The service was very friendly and attentive, though! and it was a nice ambience, dark and moody -- it was maybe a little bit cold inside the restaurant, though read more

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This is a Sichuan cuisine. Staffs were friendly. We came on a Sunday night, no reservations needed. We ordered sweet and sour pork ribs, duck fried rice and pork belly entree. All were delicious. The entree was a little spicy. Overall, would recommend eating here. Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambience: 5/5 read more

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I loved my mocktail. The food was delicious and the portions were pretty good. I felt that the price was also very fair given the portion size. My favorite items were probably the soup dumplings and the dry pot. The ambiance is cute, pretty small building but the bar is beautifully decorated. Service was nice enough, could tell they were a bit overwhelmed by our party size but they did well. read more

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Shan is my absolute favorite when I'm craving something spicy. This spot has some of the most legit Sichuan food I've come across in Brooklyn. My favorites are the soup dumplings, cumin lamb, and the dry pot. I'm always impressed how many DoorDash delivery folks are waiting by the entrance, but yet it's always easy to get seated without a reservation. The team that works here is incredibly friendly and always has great recommendations. They food is consistently delicious and actually spicy if your order it that way. read more

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Came for an early dinner and it was still happy hour. Wait staff was very nice. The food I ordered was bit disappointing tbh. Got the pork belly with garlic sauce. Pork was sliced very thing but almost too much fat and very little meat. Sauce was pretty good. Spicy cumin lamb wasn't seasoned with any salt. Was definitely spicy though. Got the green beans which were great though. All in all, maybe I ordered the wrong things? Vibes were nice. Lychee jasmine cocktail was great! read more

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Shan appears to be deceivingly small as it extends to a back room and uses its narrow hallway for additional seating. My boyfriend and I joked that it'll be the perfect place for a mistress as they had small dividers for privacy. Besides that, space was clean, large leather booth style seating, huge mountain mural behind bar covered with flowers and bookshelf. It feels comfortable & casual, but had beauty in the details and a calming blue color. Now, the food. I ordered the Squid tentacles dry pot & the bf had the Stir fried chicken. Note- all dishes come ad-hoc so we had to order a rice side. The flavor of the chicken was perfect. Generally it's too salty, but this was delicious. They overdid it on the green peppers and honestly they didn't taste seasoned, The dry pot on the other hand was perfect-no notes. I asked for mild & it still had a kick so I'd recommend you request less than you think you can handle. Rice isn't needed because it's large & has potatoes & veggies in it. Similarly, the drinks were delicious. They all had herbal qualities (jasmine tea, ginger root, etc) which made them unique. $9 on happy hour, felt balanced, but everything was put in tiny glasses. Served timely, but not rushed. read more

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In Brooklyn visiting the kids. My daughter was bugging me to try this place. Glad we did. Seems like a small place until you walk in. It's actually quite large. Service was prompt and friendly. We ordered dumplings in hot oil. And soup dumplings. Very good. Shared kung pao chicken fish dry pot. And eggplant in garlic sauce. Everything was delicious and quite spicy. So be ready for that. Overall a very good experience read more

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The Dan Dan noodles are incredible, and the service is always lovely. Also recommend the twice cooked pork belly.

One of the few asian restaurants located in Dumbo, this one featuring Sichuan cuisine. The service here was fast with help tries their best to make you enjoy your experience. The food was quite good, one of best Chinese restaurants I've tasted in NYC. Given the location, the place felt just a little bit fancy, but not too much. read more

Shan - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I was in Brooklyn for work, and had a hankering for Chinese food. It was a Friday night, so my husband and I definitely wanted a vibe that was nice (not take out), without compromising the flavor. After some lengthy research, we landed on Shan as an option. The restaurant was super cute, perfect for date nights or group dinners. We ordered soup dumplings, dan dan noodles, hot and sour soup, beef dry pot, and kung pao chicken. The soup dumplings had a delicious broth and the ground pork was extremely flavorful. The hot and sour soup invoked nostalgic memories for me, as it reminded me of the best one I had growing up in California. The dan dan noodles had a delicious spice that was complimented with the schezuan peppercorn for a little bit of numbness. The beef dry pot was AMAZING. Make sure to specify the spice level. It was definitely hot, but still delicious. The beef was so tender and not dried out or chewy. The vegetables made a hearty companion to the meat. I often use Kung pao as my litmus test for Chinese food, and this was definitely some awesome (and spicy) Kung pao! If ever in Brooklyn, I highly recommend! read more

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In a neighborhood where Chinese options are largely limited to fast casual and ancient takeout spots, this solidly classy sit-down Szechuan space has been a welcome addition for the past few years. The food is mostly of excellent quality, and the service is better than the Chinatown spots of my youth would have me expect. This is not the place for General Tso's chicken. They specialize in proper Szechuan cuisine. Accordingly, the mapo tofu is the real deal, spicy and excellent. I'm always happy to get it, and my shirt never is. The Chungking Chicken is a winner, and I'm always happy to eat the dan dan noodles. I have yet to try the Kung Pao, but I've heard good things. The starters are also of good quality. Scallion pancakes are awesome, soup dumplings, although Shanghaiese, are still quite good (although better ones can be had for cheaper a few blocks north at Nan Xiang), and the wontons in chili oil are great. Speaking of which, ask for some chili oil and use it liberally to punch anything up, especially the Stewed Fish with Vegetables, which is an excellent choice if your mom also can't handle the heat. I like how the lunch specials come with some pickled veggies. I like pickled things. There's a full bar, and even a negroni on the happy hour menu that I haven't been brave enough to try it yet. However, the wine and sake are both quite affordable if you come in early. Give it a go. read more

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Tl;:dr: the winter melon milk tea here was really good! We ordered it to go bcuz we choose beers with our meals instead and it was the perfect drink to cool down from the spice. Highly recommend! Ordered the spicy beef bowl, okra, and some other appetizers. The spicy beef bowl had Szechuan spice which gave a numbing sensation, and the okra was more milder in flavor but super crunchy. read more

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I really wanted to like this place more than I did. The wontons were good, but the overall flavor of the spice wasn't great. They were very spicy but just not my favorite. The soup dumplings were good not great. Kind of thick skinned. The best part of the meal was the hot and sour soup which I will definitely be back for! Service was awesome and the restaurant is beautiful, they even have a back patio. The table next to me got the Mapo Tofu and it looked phenomenal, maybe I just ordered wrong. read more

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Consistent and delicious! Sort of the go to for delivery when we are craving some heat and don't feel like cooking. The usuals are dry pot cauliflower, dry fried green beans, brown rice, sautéed lotus, and three pepper fried tofu. The flavors are explosive and satisfy the craving every time. We've dined in person during lunch and it's a nice aesthetic with a visually appealing bar setup. I had the old fashioned (forget which added flavor is on the menu--peanut??) which was much too sweet for me so we stick to deliveries :) read more

Came here on late Saturday afternoon and was seated quickly. It wasn't busy and it had a nice, dark ambiance with no blasting music - perfect for girl's night therapy talks and probably good for dates. We had the crab roe soup dumplings, duck fried rice, dry pot cauliflower, and scallion pancakes. The crab roe soup dumplings were savory and warm - perfect for colder weather. The duck fried rice was a bit bland but was saved by the soy sauce from the other dishes. The dry pot cauliflower was highly complimented by my friend - it was really tasty but also had a spicy kick. The scallion pancakes were thin, crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, oily but meshed well with sweet soy sauce. They had a great drink selection too. We opted for the coffee milk tea and the jasmine lychee. Both were sweet but not too sweet. Overall, we had a good time here. Would come back for their crab roe soup dumplings. read more

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When you walk in, you notice the nicely decorated restaurant and friendly staff. There's a bar with solid cocktails, though you can order at your table too. Everything was delicious including the Dan Dan noodles, beef dry pot, and my favorite - the spicy mayo tofu. Would recommend! read more

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Shan was a very cute and quaint restaurant. The moment we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted with a mouthwatering fragrance of Chinese food. The staff were very nice and welcoming! The level of service here was top-notch, we didn't even have to ask the staff to refill our water - the moment our water was running low, the staff came and replaced the water jug! The soup dumplings were soo good! The dumpling wrappers were handmade and thin, showcasing the expertise of their chefs in the back. The soup and the filling were so flavorful that I did not need much vinegar at all! The spicy cumin lamb was quite spicy - a little too spicy for my tastebuds, but it smelled incredible! If you have a low spice tolerance, I would avoid this dish or ask for less spice. The stringbeans were so delicious! We demolished the plate of stringbeans. It was so flavorful and full of umami! The taste was so addicting and we couldn't help ourselves from eating more and more! The beef noodle soup was really tender and warms you right up, with just the right amount of spice. The desserts were so delicious as well! I personally loved the ice lychee jelly! It was not too sweet and the foam on top reminded me of a very light icecream! The rice cakes were yummy as well - but they tend to stick to your teeth, so just a word of caution there! Overall, the experience here was great! It would be a cute spot to bring someone on a date! read more

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Service: 5/5. I spilled my cocktail and the server quickly helped to clean it up and replace it, no questions asked. Food came out quickly. Mapo tofu: 5/5. Maybe my favorite. Spicy cumin lamb: 4/5. Liked its dryness and flavor Dry pot beef: 3.5/5. Well I liked some of the vegetables but the beef itself was ok. Soup dumplings: 5/5. Good size, full of broth, nice flavor, piping hot. Cocktails: 3/5. I liked my oolong, nicely presented and tasted floral, but the glass it is served in is prone to falling (the base is smaller than the top, and not a flute). My friend thought the creme brulee cocktail was ok, and i agreed. Neither drink seemed particularly alcohol strong. Nice ambiance for a casual-to-nice date or outing with friends. Spiciness level: was told the spiciness is authentic, not Americanized. We got the regular spicy level and it was indeed for real. So be warned or excited! But they are happy to adjust for hotter or milder if you ask. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance were all great! Who knew that tofu in a beef sauce would form such a great combo? The scallion pancakes were very crispy and gave a tasty preview for the main course. The vibe is classy, but it was also nice to have the table set with chopsticks (forks are available if you ask), which gave this place more of an authentic feel. The service was very warm and efficient, and the server was happy to answer our questions about the menu. Shan is a great find in the neighborhood! read more

We had a delicious meal here tonight. Started with soup dumplings--can't go wrong with that. We got the house speciality--ma la dry pot, a stewed fish dish, Dan Dan noodles, spicy cumin lamb and the veggie dishes-- dry-fried green beans, bok choy and snow pea shoots. The only dish that was a bit plain was the fish. Everything else was very flavorful, sliced nicely and seemed authentic. read more

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This restaurant is amazing for both food and service! We were able to easily make a reservation for 8 online & were seated at one of their large tables in the back. The waitress was friendly & attentive, constantly refilling our water jug. The food came out pretty fast and everything was flavorful & unique. There's plenty of pescatarian and vegetarian options, as well as some not-too-spicy things. My favorites were the lobster dish & veggie fried rice. They also have a creative cocktail menu. At the end they sang happy birthday to my partner & brought out a candle in green tea ice cream. This place is a real gem! read more

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Although the food is good, I always feel rushed by some of the staff. The tables are very close together, so it's not ideal for conversation. Also, it is pretty expensive for a Chinese restaurant. read more

Wow. I am still thinking about this meal from this past weekend. We had a rehearsal dinner here for our dear friends in the private area in the back and it was fabulous! The outdoor patio was a cozy added bonus. Everything we had was so tasty! I especially liked the spicy lamb dish, mapo tofu with lobster, and the dumplings. Drinks were on point, service was excellent, and we loved our dinner here overall. Can't wait to be back soon next time we're in Brooklyn! read more

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There aren't many Chinese spots in the neighborhood, so I was intrigued to check Shan out. The interior is very fancy and elegant with an upscale vibe. The prices also match the expensive flair here. Although they do offer some happy hour drink deals from opening at 11:30am until 6:30pm. The happy hour has a few beers and cocktails for $5 and $9, respectfully. I had the Purple Galaxy, which was pretty and light. For food, we started off with the Pork Soup Dumpling ($8 for 4pcs). This was good, but definitely pricey. Then we also got the Spicy Cumin Lamb ($26) with Rice ($2) and Szechuan Beef Noodle Soup ($16). The food is super authentic and spicy as Szechuan food should be. I loved how tender the beef is on the noodle soup, which was comforting and packed with chili. The lamb were good too, but that was too pricey for me, especially since rice was extra. If you're looking for an elevated Szechuan spot, this is solid. It is pricier, but it's expected in this neighborhood. The beef noodle soup satisfies my cravings though. read more

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We came here for dinner during the winter restaurant week which is a steal for 5 courses and 2 drinks for $60. My friend and I ordered the following: -Beef with grilled pepper cold jelly - really good and flavored well. -fresh squid with garlic and chili oil - really good and flavored well. -black truffle dumplings x2 (came with 2 per order) - tasty but I've had better. -crispy prawns with garlic sauce with side of rice - this was a let down. It was cooked great but a little bland. It definitely needed more sauce. -roasted duck with sturgeon caviar with side of rice - really good duck with caviar and portion was good! I wish there was two buns though since my friend and I shared all the dishes. The one bun is definitely not enough to eat with all the duck. -tofu with garlic sauce - this was delicious and sauced and flavored well -snow pea shoots with garlic - typical fare but was too salty. -yuzu coconut cotta - this was my favorite dessert! The yuzu definitely comes out. -Osmanthus ice jelly - not bad, but the Osmanthus is too mild -Orange wine - not my favorite as it was too sharp -cocktail with vodka and tea - tasty! I really enjoyed the strong tea flavor but a little too sweet. The appetizers were the star of the show. Everything was cooked well, there just needs to be some adjustments to seasonings and the amount of sauce for some dishes. The service was quick and easy. Since the tables were small, the waiters were good at removing empty dishes as we finished so we had a little more space to work with. The dishes came out continuously and timely and we didn't have to wait long for the next course. Overall, would highly recommend the restaurant week menu and I would come back to try their regular menu next time. I really want to try more of their drinks because they look good. read more

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Loved this place. Happy hour was great. $9 cocktails. Food was incredible. We got spicy noodles, truffle soup dumplings, and kung pao chicken. Can't recommend this place more read more

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I'm not a fan of szechuan food but Shan was actually great. The food really packs a lot of spice to I'd recommend going mild or less spicy. Good: we ordered the eggplant, pea shoots, and scallion pancakes for appetizers. I highly recommend the egg plant. It is marinated in this sweet sauce that serves as a nice base for the spicy mains. For our mains we shared the Mapo tofu and the Three Pepper Fried Tofu. I loved the consistency of the Mapo tofu, very good and spices the Three Pepper Fried Tofu is good but very spicy. I'd get both again at a reduced spice level. They also don't include rice, so I'd recommend getting the rice to reduce the spice. Price: very reasonably priced. All this food cost just a bit over $40. Service: great service. Attentive and kind Ambience: I liked the vibe of this place. There is a large space with ample seating and bar space read more

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This place was to die for. Went with a group of friends I'll never forget for my last weekend in NYC I asked for a léchée Martini and i got lighter fluid! Haha tasty but STRONGGGGG AS HECK! They go have mocktails as well. Two of us ordered the duck fried rice, which was just superb! I would only say i wish it had more duck in it. And the other two orders eggplant and garlic dish which was amazing (to sample from) The service was great and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. Would def go again read more

I ordered takeout from here. It's solid place, though a bit pricy for the portion size. Overall, the flavors lack the numbing spice that I was expecting. Chongqing chicken ($24) - there's not much actual chicken in this dish, and of the chicken, most of it is the fried batter part. Didn't come that crispy either, but that could also be to blame of ordering delivery. Flavor is ok, a little spicy but not numbing. I do like how you can specify less salt. Spicy cumin lamb ($26) - also small portion size, and not much actual lamb as opposed to veggies. The lamb is quite chewy too. Mung bean noodles ($10) - they do it like the blocks here instead of the actual noodle texture. I found the sauce pretty unflavored but the actual jelly is good. Black sesame ball ($6) - comes with 4 balls, tastes as expected. read more

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If you live in NYC and want to eat good on a budget, then head to a Chinese restaurant. This will be my first of many reviews of NYC spots. I went in and I grabbed a bar stool. I ordered an Orion Beer. It was on tap, and it was very good. I perused the menu and ordered several items. I did Shrimp with Scallions, and Snow Pea shoots to begin. Both dished were excellent. I ordered some Pork Dumplings in Chili oil. This dish was not to my liking. My bill was very reasonable. Despite practice I cannot get used to chopsticks. Wish me luck! read more

Delicious and cute Szechuan food in Boerum Hill with huge portions and good value! My favorite dish was the cold eggplant in a garlic chili oil sauce, which I had never had before. Reminded me of a steamed eggplant dish my grandma makes. We also got the beef dry pot and fish fillet in chili oil, which were both delicious but not as spicy or numbing mala as I would've like, but good if you don't like things too spicy! The fish fillet dish was filled to the brim with fish, so they don't skimp on the portions at all. The chrysanthemum yuzu cocktail was very good as well. Overall, really enjoyed my time here! Food 4/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 read more

Don't post on your website that you're open until 11pm and when I show up at 10:20 after driving 30 minutes to get there, that your kitchen closes at 9:45. read more

For the location I had very low expectations but actually this place was great. Got the Mala Dry pot, Spicy Cucumbers, Scallion pancakes and everything was spicy. We went with medium spice which for asian people, was a good level. read more

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We frequented this place several times during our 2-month stay in NYC and absolutely loved it. The eat-in eatery is great for a date night. Service is extremely friendly and quick! Plentiful food and a large menu to choose from. The tea drinks are THE BEST!!! If we'd ever come back to Cobble Hill, we'd definitely make a stop here! read more