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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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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2 years ago
I popped in around 2pm, the place smelled amazing, and I took advantage of their awesome lunch menu and happy hour. The employees had a really fun camaraderie, and maintained a great vibe while serving a delicious meal and taking care of their customers. read more
2 years ago
The pork soup dumplings are AMAZING. Chili oil is on point perfect spice level. Our server was very kind and attentive! Chill, clean atmosphere with beautiful style. read more
Went to celebrate lunar new year and opted for the restaurant week menu for dinner. For $60, it's an amazing deal. So much food which also comes with two alcohol beverages. I ordered an extra cocktail, nutty fashioned, which was delicious. Everything we ordered was tasty. This restaurant was really busy and totally understand that there were times where dishes were missing or came out really late, esp given it was lunar new year. The server was the friendliest person and was so positive the entire night. It was a long dinner that lasted close to 3 hours but was so worth it. Definitely recommend their Szechuan dishes and soup dumplings! read more
Shan was incredible! I've been looking for a good Chinese Restaurant in the area and decided to stop by Shan. I ordered the cauliflower dry pot and 3 pepper tofu and both were incredible. The perfect level of spicy, texture was amazing for both the cauliflower and tofu, and portion sizes were very generous. I was so excited to dig into the cauliflower that I forgot to take a picture until it was too late . I really appreciated all the vegetarian options as well and how delicious they were. Service was extremely kind and helpful, and the restaurant itself is beautiful - we had a celebration dinner here and it was the perfect spot. We did have a reservation on a Saturday night and ended up having to wait 20-30 mins to be seated, but given how popular the spot is and how good the food was I don't mind! Just good to keep in mind if you're going at a popular time. Shan is definitely going to be my new go to spot for Chinese food! read more
Shan is another welcome restaurant addition to our Cobble Hill neighborhood. They specialize in Sichuan cuisine. We are excited to visit since I decided to have my birthday dinner here. The place looks small from the outside, but once inside, we noticed more dining tables at the back. The front of the restaurant has a retractable glass door that can be opened in warm weather. They are BYOB when we visited, the staff took our bottle and placed it in an ice bucket for us. (I added a star for that) We started with wonton with chicken broth that suits two people, we then had the fried chicken with garlic (it was nice that the dry chili is served as a side). And fried braised duck served with buns. We found both dishes delicious and freshly made. We then shared double-cooked pork; a thinly sliced pork belly, sautéed with leek and miso sauce together with shredded tea smoke duck fried rice. We both agreed that the dishes were delicious but slightly on the salty side. They have fantastic customer service here, and I will likely visit this place again, but will probably tell the chef to take it easy on the salt. read more
I ordered delivery, and it highly exceeded my expectations. Everything was cooked and seasoned expertly. There was no sense that any dish was adjusted for a "white person taste." Ma-La Szechuan Wonton - loved this appetizer. Thin skins and a tender chew. But the best and most surprising part was the (?) szechuan chili flakes (?) sprinkled atop the wontons. Pickled Wood Ear Mushroom - Average, but still pleasing. I like that it's chilled and has finely diced chili peppers, but I wish there was a stronger vinegar flavor. Lamb Dry Pot - This is probably my favorite dish here. Each piece of lamb is tender and bursting with savory+spicy flavor. And I always love some well-cooked lotus root. Stewed FIsh w. Fresh Szechuan Peppercorn (for 2) - Huge serving of food. Standard dish with tender fish and lots of cabbage. Every bite is soaked in the hot oil (don't drink it!), which can start to weigh you down. Fried Rice with Mustard Green Shoot - Good flavor (maybe MSG?). I'm usually not a fan of ordering fried rice, but this was satisfying. Snow Pea Shoot with Garlic - This is a vastly superior version compared to the one at Kings Co. There is a pronounced garlic flavor, the pea shoot is perfectly cooked, and it is not underseasoned. read more
2 years ago
When you first walk in the restaurant itself looks small, little did we know there was more seating in the back with a beautiful skylight. Staff were extremely polite and friendly from start to finish. We were there for my mother's birthday and ordered a good amount of food. I was so hungry i didn't take pics of half the apps or the desserts. The hot and sour soup was the only let down, could have been more flavorful. The mapo tofu was probably the best I've had in a long time. Not pictured but we also had the whole braised fish which was amazing. Spice levels are pretty high but not unbearable. Only part i wasn't a big fan of was the 22% auto gratuity. I know most places do a 20% auto grat for parties 6+, 22% seemed excessive. I didn't realize the auto grat at first and told the server I would leave a cash tip, instead of informing me it was already included he just said okay thanks. Good thing i caught it in time. read more
Finally there is good Sichuan restaurant close to me! The decor of this restaurant is very elegant. The seats was very comfortable ! Highly recommend those -Mapo tofu -Stewed Fish with Fresh Szechuan Pepper -Braised Beef with Pumpkin Soup -Beef Dry Pot Remember to order rice lollll read more
This is my second time coming to Shan. What caught my eye initially was the decor of the interior. You can tell the owners took pride in sprucing up the place. I ordered a French 75, Scallion Pancake, Dumplings in Chili oil, Double cooked pork, and kung Pao chicken. Everything I tried was delicious. The double cooked pork was my favorite entree I've had in my week long trip to New York. I've found my Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn. read more
Notes: Full menu on Toastlab https://www.toasttab.com/shan-191-smith-st/v3 Apparently related to Hupo in LIC according to Commercial observer https://commercialobserver.com/2021/07/sichuan-eatery-hupo-boerum-hill-191-smith-street/ Anway, Shan山川/Shan Chuan (if translated) is a nice new Szechuan restaurant. They had just opened recently but the place was packed. Along with regular seating, they have a nice bar area and I presume they're currently in the process of getting a liquor license. I ordered cumin lamb to go as I haven't had it in a while and it appeared to be a specialty of the house of their other location (if what that site says is true.) The service was friendly from the ordering process. The food perhaps took 15/20 minutes to be ready and when I got home it was piping hot. The lamb was excellent (not too much chew) and seriously spicy. This was easily one of the hottest version of this dish I have had (unexpectedly so as I wasn't in Flushing) and I am happy to have found a place for me to go if I really want a spice kick. The price was high compared to my usual cumin lamb (especially as rice is extra, why) but it is Boerum Hill so it is to be expected. Will go back for the boiled fish and other dishes. Will leave it with a 5 instead of a 4 as it's a newcomer. read more
9 months ago
Thinking about the dandan noodles they had. I think im obsess it was really good and for the appetizer portion it makes you crave more with the right portion. They only had two peashoots in the bowl wish it had more, i love peashoots. Nice atmosphere and staffs were kind. Water was cold and refreshing. Decor were modern. Prices were alright. Only thing were the shredded beef were a bit too oily read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
Went here for a quiet dinner. The ambiance was quite nice. Lit enough to see everything but not too bright that it wasn't intimate. It seemed like a slow night so service was very quick. We got quite a bit including some dim sum, Dan Dan noodles and fish dry pot. Everything was quite good and well spiced. Will definitely be back read more
This Szechuan restaurant is great for all taste palates! The ambiance is modern and sleek. The food is delicious. We got the Dan Dan noodles and shrimp dumplings to start. The Dan Dan noodles were the star of the show. For the main, we got the soy tofu with a side of rice and the pea shoots. These dishes paired really well together and I would get the soy tofu again. Service was great as well. Overall, I would come back here with my Chinese family. read more
4 years ago
#Shan has been on my radar for a bit. Here are some of my highlights from my experience: The hostess was super friendly and informed us that there was a wait for a table. She offered to sit as at the bar - the place has a great ambiance. Happy hour was until 6:30 PM so I tried a drink called Utterly Tingling ($9) and Rose Lychee -both were delicious cocktails. The bartender's pour for the wine was much less than expected for a glass. Food: Pork soup dumplings, dan dan noodles (v. spicy), scallion pancakes - all great and flavorful. Our entree was the Kung Pao chicken ($19) with brown rice and it was a dish we left unfinished. The chicken had all the flavors but I could not enjoy it as it was super chewy. The brown rice was undercooked.- a disappointing finish to a solid start. We were the only ones sitting at the bar so service felt short due to not being offered another drink or basic questions like "how's your food or do you want your food to go". It would have been a good opportunity to talk to the bartender about the food. I would return for the happy hour and apps. read more
4 years ago
Great happy hour selection. Ordered a Dan Dan noodle and beef dry hot pot. Decor is nice and love the bar. The Dan Dan noodle was not bad but definitely not the best I've had. It was relatively small for an appetizer. The dry hot pot has a lot of different ingredients but way too much msg and spicy. We had two bowls of rice to pair with the hot pot or else it would have been hard to eat. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Everything was so fresh and delicious the wait staff was attentive, we had the dumplings in chili oil, pork soup dumplings, Szechwan Beef Noodle Soup & Kung Pao Chicken. Everything was amazing, next time I need to try a cocktail! read more
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4 years ago
Would definitely order again, just wish the portions were larger. I'm Chinese and found the cuisine pretty authentic, and most definitely tasty! I ordered the duck fried rice, edamame, beef noodle soup and pork dumplings in chilli oil and I was very impressed. I would say the portions are sized for one, so if you're thinking of sharing, get multiples. I ordered from Uber eats because of the "best overall" rating medal, and it didn't disappoint. read more
Nice szechuan edition to the neighborhood with a lot of vegetarian & seafood options. A bit pricey, but generous portions so you don't need to order too much. TLDR: lots of vegetarian & seafood options, casual spot good for a catch up with friends, is pretty spicy so fair warning!! Food: had a number of dishes including the three pepper tofu, pea shoots, stewed fish with tofu, and spicy cumin lamb. All were delicious, generous portions and we had leftovers. Service: pretty attentive, definitely very patient as we took a while deciding what to get Insider tips: they have a happy hour everyday that ends at 6:30, you can also book ahead on Resy Good for: group dinners / lunches, a more casual date read more
2 years ago
I dined here with friends for brunch during restaurant week, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. They have an excellent cocktail menu, as well as a variety of other options. The dishes were authentic, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was top notch. I sat in the rear left corner of the spacious dining area, where it wasn't noisy but still had people nearby enjoying their dishes in good company. read more
1 year ago
What a hidden gem! Finally a decent Sichuan restaurant in this neighborhood! The restaurant is spacious with elegant ambiance; the seating area is very comfortable. Besides the regular dining area, they have a very nice bar area and they will soon be able to serve liquor drinks. If you enjoy mala flavor you have to give this place a try. Even they had just recently opened a couple months ago, it's very packed especially in the dinner time so make sure to make reservations before visiting. The food was very authentic and high quality with perfect balance of mala flavor. We ordered a wide variety of dishes and each was delicious and flavorful. I personally love the sweet and spicy udon (甜水麵); it's a signature dish originated from Chengdu; the udon noodles were sauced with soy sauce, peanut sauce and chili oil; it's super flavorful and the noodles were so chewy. Braised beef with pumpkin soup Mung bean noodle Stir-fried cabbage Sweet and spicy udon Szechuan pickled vegetables Extremely happy to have an authentic Sichuan restaurant in this area; the quality and service were top class and I highly recommend this place to everybody! read more
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Came here for a second time during lunch and wow was I amazed yet again. The food is absolutely delicious, clean, non greasy, spicy, not too salty, flavorful. Our server was amazing, very knowledgeable about the menu and what and how much to order/ doing any modifications we had. And the decor of the place is just breathtaking as usual. Fav Szechuan spot Ive ever been to. read more
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191 Smith St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Cobble Hill, Boerum Hill
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(347) 294-4660
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