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    4.6 (49 reviews)
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    Crispy Cucumber Salad. $15. Standard outside of the fun design
    Glenn C.

    I went to this Szechuan restaurant with a group a couple of weeks ago. The staff was nice, and the food overall was tasty with a couple definite highlights. They uniquely have a self-rotating lazy susan which can be controlled remotely which was an interesting touch. Along with the usual peanuts, they provided us some free picked radish which was very tasty with us getting extra. The first dish that arrived was the Crispy Cucumber Salad for $15. The flavors were standard with a mild sweetness from the dark soy sauce with the more interesting part being the shape as they almost resembled flowers. I slightly preferred this over the usual as it added a more fun texture and I found it absorbed the sauce a bit better. For the same price, the Mapo Tofu was very tasty. While having a good numbing flavor from the peppercorn, It's a bit spicier next door at Szechuan Mountain. However, the texture of the tofu was better here being a good mix of firm and silken. This version was also fully vegetarian I believe as commonly, there's a tiny bit of pork on top. This presumably was why it was a bit cheaper as well compared to next door. My favorite of the dishes, which was a favorite of the whole table was the Stir Fried Bacon With Tea Tree Mushrooms for $22. The mushrooms had a fun crunchy texture while the bacon was more Hunan style with plenty of smokiness. This was delicious and a definite highlight. Also tasty was the Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Kidney for $20. The kidneys were cut into thin manageable pieces and the offal flavor was milder than other kidney dishes I have had being less gamey and a bit less minerally. There was a slight chew to the kidneys but it wasn't too much and the bit of veggies added some crunch. The Eel With Fermented Rice Sauce for $20 as well had mixed opinions but a few people such as myself liked it. The portion was large and I liked that the eel texture here more than in other spots where the eel is fried. The light fermented flavor was also nice which also added a unique red hue. However, the dish was quite boney so I liked some pieces a lot and found some others to be OK. I would still recommend it. The Chongqing Spicy Chicken for $20 was pretty standard. I wish it was a lighter fry but the chicken was pretty moist even with the amount of batter and it had a good mala flavor. The peppers were also nicely cooked down in the wok and plenty edible. The Dry Pot With Asian Mushrooms for $22 was pretty good. As with others, I preferred the other mushroom dish much more as the flavors were lighter. The textures weren't as fun here, but at least the presentation was nice. Larger was the alright Cumin Lamb for $25. This was pretty tasty, in terms of cumin, but I find other spots are better in terms of spice, such as next door as well as Xing Shun Da among others. The pieces were also smaller here and I liked the texture of the larger pieces at other places. This was fine, but I would recommend other places for this dish instead. The largest dish was their take on Golden Sour Sliced Beef Soup for $32. A few others loved this, but I found it to be OK. The dish in general has a good mix of sourness and spiciness, but this version was a bit too sour and not spicy enough for my liking. I appreciated the other toppings from the plentiful enoki to the noodle bundles, and the beef was good, so if the spice is improved, I would recommend it more. At the end, the staff gave us a complimentary dessert consisting of Black Sesame Mochi Balls in a Rice Wine Soup, a variant of Tang Yuan. The rice balls inside were hot and packed with black sesame, and were very tasty. The broth was excellent here with just enough rice wine for flavor, while not being overpowering. This was a particularly tasty version of this dish, and I was very happy it was included. The food here overall was solid. I prefer a handful of other places, but for the reasonable prices and good overall quality, I would recommend this place. Low 4.

    Benjamin Q.

    Keepin it real out here in Flushing The food game is way too competitive out here, this spot is pretty solid with reasonable pricing. It's new so i'm assuming its trying to win customers and build its base. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Spacious interior, diverse menu, great location and wont break the bank[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Complimentary appetizer (Marinated Radishes)... Fantastic!
    Andie E.

    This was our first visit to Szechuan Opera, and it certainly won't be our last! Everything was outstanding. The food is top notched, as well as the service. Don't be afraid of the language barrier because there weren't any! Friendly and very accommodating staff. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were even given a private room, which was a nice surprise![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There were 10 of us, sharing the below menu: ~ Crispy Cucumber Salad ($15): good but pretty standard. ~ Stir Fried Bacon w.Tea Tree Mushrooms ($22): Excellent! This was a nice surprise and my fave dish of the night. Nice smoky flavor! ~ Mapo Tofu ($15): Very Good,I asked for Extra Spicy, and they delivered! ~ Cumin Lamb ($25): Very good but I wished the lamb were in bigger pieces. ~ Chongqing Spicy Chicken ($20): Good; typical Szechuan dish done well. ~ Dry Pot w.Asian Mushrooms ($22): Good but the tea tree mushroom dish was better. ~ Golden Sour Sliced Beef Soup ($32/large): Very good; great flavors. ~ Eel w.Fermented Rice Sauce ($20): this would have been an excellent dish if not for the many bones. The eel itself was prepared well but the bones ruined it for many in my party. ~ Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Kidney ($20): Excellent; nice flavors, prepared perfectly me ~ Rice $2/Bowl ~ Complimentary Dessert (Black Sesame Mochi Ball Soup): This was so unique and such a treat. Thank you! Like I mentioned before, this is our first visit, and we will be back to try other dishes. This was a quality meal, enjoyed by all. Recommended!

    David T.

    Very cool blend of lots of different chinese cuisinese here. We only had a few dishes, which was good. The spicy fried intestine was interesting, as it is not comonly done. Would come back to try more!

    Spicy Beef & Tripe
    Shirley H.

    I saw a picture on Yelp that shows the outside of the wrong spot. I noticed it when I saw the name on the menu. Surprisingly, the neighbor to this restaurant also sells the same cuisine, hence I came to the wrong restaurant. I wanted to still make the best of it since I already sat down and the service was pleasant in the beginning. They also serve complimentary peanuts. We ordered the spicy beef with chili oil and it was just spicy, but not really flavorful. The spicy chicken is my usual thing to order when I get Sichuan food, and the chicken was crispy with great texture, but didn't capture the essence of the peppers. The Lotus Leaf Steamed Silky Chicken wasn't great either, it was extremely basic and didn't have any lotus leaf flavor and then the bottom of the chicken had a dark thick paste which I scrapped off. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior is cute with nice tables and chairs, and a couple of rooms for groups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathroom was horrid, pee puddles, no matter which one of the two I go to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm not even sure how this is possible since it was pretty empty.

    Mable C.

    There's definitely no shortage of Szechuan restaurants in Flushing, but I would probably have Szechuan Opera at the top of the list. They have quite a few options on their menu, including both spicy Szechuan dishes, as well as even some non-spicy Cantonese dishes, such as dim sum. We were craving some spice so we ordered all spicy dishes, including mapo tofu, spicy chicken and double cooked pork. The portion size of everything was huge so there were plenty of leftovers. We ordered two items that were listed as special price which was priced at only $10 per dish. At that price, we expected a much smaller portion, but the dishes were huge! The tofu was so silky and delicate, absorbing the rich, spicy and savory sauce quite well. There was a slight numbing sensation which definitely added to the experience. The double cooked pork with thinly sliced and cooked to perfection. It was tender, yet had a bite to it from the crispy edges. We also loved the spicy chicken as it had a wonderful crunchy texture on the outside. We added some string beans for variety which was very flavorful as well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside of the restaurant was very spacious and had a very grand palace feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I loved the decor and enjoyed the wonderful service from the staff. Definitely worth a trip if you're craving some spice.

    Chicken in Sichuan Chili Oil Sauce Sour and Spicy Fish with Pickled Vegetables Eggplant Minced Pork with Green Beans Lychee Pork
    Tiffany L.

    I came with a friend on a Friday at 5pm and it was a good time with tables available, but starting around 6:30pm was when it really started bustling! Tables were filled back to back, but service was still quick! the interior is very nicely decorated (peep koi pond on the side) and feels modern. I really liked trying their different Szechuan dishes which also have some Fujianese influences. I was recommended to try the lychee pork and really loved it! I've never had lychee in my entree before but loved the sweet and savory flavors of this dish, would absolutely get it again! The chicken in chili oil was delicious and tender also! The szechuan fish with pickled veggies was a massive portion! i think it could probably be enough for 3-4 people with average appetites, plus it wasn't too spicy. We reallllly liked the broth. it was a pleasant surprise that it comes with glass noodles as well. Lastly, the eggplant with green beans were perfectly crispy. What we tried: Lychee pork $29 Chicken in sichuan chili oil sauce $12 Szechuan opera style sour and spicy fish with pickled vegetables $32 Eggplant minced pork with green beans $18 absolutely delicious, would highly recommend.

    Gordon Y.

    Cuisine: 8 Service: 9 Decor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Newly opened (August '23) Szechuan restaurant in Fulton Square, downtown Flushing. Four of us enjoyed an impromptu dinner here a few weeks ago. For those of you that are Mapo Tofu lovers, this is probably my new favorite in NYC. It is a vegetarian version that hits all the right notes of being silky and numbingly spicy. My friend said, "All I need is some rice with this and I'm good. Nothing else is needed." If you are a fan of this dish, I highly recommend you trying it. As for other dishes, the Stir Fried Pig Trotters and Stir Fried Cumin Lamb were both quite delicious, but be mindful that it has a nice kick. If you want something with less heat (but like sour), maybe try the Beef with Sichuan Pickles in Golden Soup. We actually got the fish version, which none of us enjoyed because they use a technique to make the fish crispy (weird). Soup itself was tasty though, hence the suggestion to go with beef. Regarding the appetizers, we all absolutely loved the wonderful sauce part of the Chicken in Sichuan Chili Oil Sauce. However, the chicken itself could have been more tender. My cousin said she would reorder this dish simply for the sauce, which she took home every last drop. The Marinated Whelk with Okra had a nice crunch if you like food with texture, but flavor was just average until I added the sauce from the chicken. Lastly, skip on the Abalone with Fresh Peppers. Nothing special. It would not be appropriate if I didn't mention the fantastic service we received from the restaurant's host and wait staff. They were extremely attentive throughout the meal checking in on us, changing plates and refilling our tea pot. Btw, we all were amazed at their gorgeous dinner ware that our food was served in. Overall, we agree that Szechuan Opera is a restaurant worth coming back to try more dishes, even if it's just for the Mapo Tofu again. I really hope they continue to improve and will be supporting them with my patronage.

    Hot Green Tea
    Wendy A.

    Very friendly staff and the food was so delicious! [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the esthetic and felt very comfortable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great ambiance and large family friendly[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]].

    Ryan Y.

    We ordered take out from Szechuan Opera because the other Szechuan restaurant we wanted to order from didn't have any of the fish dishes when we called. But this turned out for the better because food was great. We got the Eggplant Minced Pork with Green Beans ($9.90) and Fish Fillet with Sichuan Pickles in Golden Soup ($29). The fish soup portion was well worth the cost. It was filled with a variety of vegetables (mushrooms, tomatoes, turnip, and peppers), slices of fish, and glass noodles. We ate about half of it and was able to make a second meal the next day by adding in more veggies and noodles. The soup was spicy! But it was the type of spice and numbness that allowed you to keep eating without it feeling torturous. I would order this again. If you are looking for the heat and numbing that comes with authentic Sichuan food, this restaurant will deliver.

    Dry pot
    Smeeth W.

    The dining area is quite big and the price is reasonable compared to the quality and quantity. But you'll have to pay for parking, which is not ideal for the long run. I tried it once, and it was fun, and one time is enough

    Mapo tofu
    Roxanne C.

    Deliciously numbing and spicy Szechuan food! My husband and I got the fried beans, mapo tofu, green peppercorn with kidneys, and cumin lamb. Service was fast and friendly!

    Lhakpa L.

    It was my first time at this Chinese restaurant. First things first their food bursts with flavors, however the food service was a bit sluggish. The staff were very attentive and they were great but I believe the kitchen was having some trouble cause the food service was slow..I wished all the dishes arrived together but it came like 10-15mins apart from eachother. I also found out it was a newly opened establishment so I'm not mad because I could see the visible panic in staffs face. Nevertheless, their delectable food remains a definite highlight.

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    Great food, would come back again! Mapo Tofu and double cooked pork is a must. Authentic Szechuan food at its finest.

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    Mountain House

    Mountain House

    4.2
    (617 reviews)
    0.0 mi
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    I came here with some folks and the food was surprisingly amazing. On a busy evening, many places…read morein 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.

    Szechuan mountain house is one of the original Szechuan restaurants to open in downtown flushing…read more 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.

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    Fish With You

    Fish With You

    4.5
    (91 reviews)
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    A little shop of Chinese sour preserved veggie-style bowls, with pickled veggies and golden, sour…read moreor salty/oily broth over fish, beef, or pork along with some appetizers. Lemon water at your table. The appetizers were just ok, fried pork lacked much flavor and the brown sugar glutinous rice cake wasn't as good as elsewhere. Free side dishes of black mushrooms (not much flavor) and the pickled daikon (this was good, a little spicy). The aromatic hot oil and suancai fish was excellent, more than enough for one person (plus maybe one). You can swap out the two veggies with other choices but I liked the lettuce and baby nappa. Golden soup suancai and fish was more sour for those who liked it that way - tomato looked good, too, fragrant (not spicy). The spicy on the others was just a light spice, more ma la than anything. Everyone gets a bowl of rice, and they have a gift card deal - buy $300 and get $50 free. Plus free meal on your birthday, and some discounts on Tuesdays or Wednesdays? Check the signs. Seats filled up quickly on a weekend and they were packed - come early and enjoy. The double serving for two was smaller than a single serving for one, so just get two if you have two good sized appetites. Single unisex bathroom, and the tables have drawers with paper napkins. Drinks - eh, pass, had better elsewhere. They did forget a dish, but that's ok, we were reasonably full.

    Very crowded at Lunch time in the middle of the week. But I got seated almost right away... they…read moreimmediately give you a pitcher of lemon water and the menu. The maggot of the menu is fish in broth. We got 2 the #1 spicy pickled cabbage with snake head fish. Great level of spice, just enough peppercorns to give flavor and not overwhelm. And the tomatoes base. I found that one bland, but my more sensitive friends found it delicious. The clear noodles were wide and perfectly cooked. The fish melts in your mouth. The glutinous rice sticks were good, but not hot. The lemon tea was too sweet. The small portion was large enough for leftovers.

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    Lao Chengdu

    Lao Chengdu

    3.0
    (34 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    The portions are pretty big for the price and and I really enjoyed all the dishes I've tried. Their…read moreentrees do come with rice - I wish they had told us that before we ordered a fried rice dish, but that fried rice was one of the best I've had! Spicy crisp fish: batter isn't too thick, big pieces and good spice level. Intestines: the batter on this is thicker than what I'm used to but it was insanely crispy! Best eaten hot, otherwise gets too greasy Sprouts fried rice with egg: I couldn't stop eating! So simple but the pickled veggies gives it so much flavor. Beef with pickled pepper casserole: this was too oily and the beef wasn't tender enough. The pickled pepper made jt too sour for me but that's a personal preference

    Rating closer to a 3.5. We stumbled upon this place and it's not bad! Very empty inside even though…read morethere are lines surrounding the block due to the tea shops. Pleasantly surprised by how flavorful the food was. The garlic string beans are my favorite. Very garlicky, blistered well and flavorful. The pork was pretty good too. I think the boiled fish doesn't taste as fresh as I wanted. The fish had a bit of a muddy flavor which threw it off a bit. They also keep the bones in there so it was kind of hard to eat. The place has a lot of authentic dishes that might scare off non-Chinese people. There are trotters, intestines, offal, rabbit, etc on the menu so if you're looking for American style Chinese food, you should go elsewhere. Overall not bad. Service was standard, ambiance was casual.

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    Hot Space Grilled Fish

    Hot Space Grilled Fish

    4.6
    (216 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    Food: The food is delicious here! This is a small chain with locations in Flushing, Brooklyn, and…read moreeven Edison, New Jersey. Hot Space is known for their grilled fish served in a large pan (kept heated with a flame underneath) with various toppings that you can choose from including enoki mushrooms, cabbage, veggies, fish tofu, soft tofu, kelp, lotus root, black fungus, rice cakes, ramen noodles, and glass noodles. They have options for the flavor of the broth/grilled fish including mala spicy, spicy tofu (comes with soft tofu), garlic, tomato, and more. Their menu also includes appetizers and other entrees including crawfish and shrimp. For appetizers, we tried the grilled fish tofu skewer, cold tofu with preserved duck egg, and grilled eggplant with garlic. I would recommend all of these appetizers. If you enjoy fish, this place is worth trying especially because you can customize it with toppings that you like. When you spend $120, you can get a free tower of a sparkling fruit drink (it was just okay so don't go out of your way to spend $120 just to get the drink). Free dessert , herbal jelly in milk, comes at the end of the meal, but this wasn't too enjoyable. Service: Staff members were very friendly and helpful. They came around to refill drinks frequently. Ambiance: The restaurant is a good size because it has two floors. Good for both small and large groups. Seating is comfortable. Overall, I would recommend this place!

    First time dining here even though I've walked by here for years. Came here on a Wednesday and…read morethere was a wait. Pro about this is that it's a good sign that the food should be good. Con about this is, I didn't realize there would be a wait so I didn't bother making reservations on Google so we had to wait 40 mins. No seats so we decided to go hang out at tangram while we waited and waiting for her text/call. The little one has been hyped up so much from mukbangs that she's constantly craving crawfish. I mentioned to her that a couple places in Flushing sell crawfish Chinese style and she wanted to try. Did a search on Yelp and saw someone recently raved about the crawfish here. Every order of crawfish comes in 2lbs and we ordered the spiced flavored one. This crawfish gets an A++. Little one loved the flavors and freshness. So tasty. Not only that, but these were probably the biggest crawfish we've ever seen! Even the claws had meat! We also loved how they chopped off the top of the head to removed the "filter". We also ordered a couple small dishes to try. For cold apps we ordered the pigs ear and okra. We love the crunchy texture of the pigs ear and the more we ate it, the more addicting it got to eat. Okra was also a bit. For the skewers, we ordered the lamb beef and intestine. Honestly the lamb and beef skewers were probably the worst ones we've ever tried. It was a struggle to finish them. The meat was tasteless, hard and overcooked. No fat ratio at all. The pig intestines were perfectly cooked. Love when it's crispy. We love finding a place that's been around that's actually a huge hit for us. We will be back. If you spend $120, they will gift you a huge carafe of passion fruit tea.

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    Hot Space Grilled Fish
    Grilled fish spicy tofu
    Grilled fish spicy tofu
    2 beef skewers and 1 lamb skewer

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    2 beef skewers and 1 lamb skewer
    Alley 41

    Alley 41

    4.2
    (306 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    This is a well known Sichuan spot in flushing with many mentions in the Michelin guide for a…read morereason. This spot is a slightly more elevated and nicely decorated with warm and friendly service. I ordered a Sichuan classic, twice cooked pork, and a new dish I've never seen before, snow pea leaves in broth. The twice cooked pork was a fantastic iteration of this dish. The pork was sliced thin with the perfect amount of chew which paired well texturally with the soft, buttery leeks. The flavor was so well balanced while being heavily seasoned and the smoky wok hei flavor really comes through. The snow pea leaves were soft and silky with tender stems, and they came served in a golden broth with some mushrooms, juicy tomato and snappy pieces of black fungus. The dish is topped with a century egg. I found the broth itself to have a bit of a grainy texture when sipped. I've tried century egg in the past and while I'm not disgusted by it, I never quite felt like I understand the ingredient until eating this dish. The creamy, funky flavor of the egg reminds me of blue cheese and it pairs very well with the subtle flavors of the snow pea leaves and amplifies the richness of the broth. I really enjoyed my experience here and would like to return with a group to try more of the Sichuan classics on the menu.

    I'm surprised I just discovered this place. a small little Gem with one Michelin star, from 2019 to…read more2025. The ambience is simple . All the food was excellent. We enjoyed everything.. Unfortunately, they didn't have Duncan crab. I will try next time around. Tips: They give you an iPad, to see pictures of the dishes, but you cannot order on the iPad.

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    Alley 41
    Dan Dan-Dan Noodle with Chili Minced Pork
    Dan Dan-Dan Noodle with Chili Minced Pork
    Coconut Milk

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    Coconut Milk
    698 Cafe 新東溢豐

    698 Cafe 新東溢豐

    3.9
    (159 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    A perfect spot to grab both Cantonese and Sichuan food! The walnut shrimp is a must order…read more All the dishes that we ate were both visually exceptional and delicious! The walnut shrimp had jumbo shrimp and was perfectly sweet and crunchy. The fish fillet in chili oil had the perfect amount of spicy, which was so warming for the cold weather. The salmon and geoduck sashimi were really fresh. There are private rooms upstairs that have karaoke and mahjong. We were in the 888 room and it was super spacious. The service was great - the staff helps change plates frequently.

    It's a 5 for me, I thought my meal was excellent, it's also a plus that they are open really late…read more The decor is more modern than I would expect but the food was exceptional. The food: Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetable- So I had this on two occasions, the first time it was mind-blowingly delicious, the second time while still good was a bit dry. Overall, a must order dish just for that chance for it to be amazing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=y4Gd64K7mJgyhOG5LDugYA Fish Filet with pepper- This was incredibly complex and so flavorful. The fish had a wonderful silkiness and the flavor of the broth was outstanding. It kinda gave you like a warm chicken noodle broth vibe but it has a little bit of a kick. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=Y_iTTjKvV5hLy-880SZzlA&select=8fRdQqyoZboCP_r4euYHyA Mapo Tofu- This was one of the best versions of this dish I have had. It had the right texture of the tofu and the consistency of the sauce.

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    Inside
    Inside
    Shrimp With Egg (蝦炒蛋)
    Shrimp With Egg (蝦炒蛋)
    G9. Spiced Beef Tendon

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    G9. Spiced Beef Tendon
    Chef Wong Bistro

    Chef Wong Bistro

    4.3
    (72 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    3.5 stars but rounding up for great pricing and menu variety. Authentic Cantonese fare and decent…read moreportions. I still miss the Chinatown flavors but this will do. Service was minimal at best but they just seemed under staffed honestly. And when the server did come by, she was running quickly to and from. The place was not busy when my friends and I were seated. But there was a back room in guessing that had occupants since she was missing in the front seating area. (There was a two person table occupied in the front near us). My party of three over ordered but that was intentional because, any purchase over $100, you get a free lobster and each of us had items we wanted, figured we would doggie bag the leftovers. All in all a great value. The lunch spread had over 7 dishes and we got the free lobster. I was especially happy to see Fried Milk on the menu as an appetizer. They also provide complimentary salted peanuts and pickled radish and carrot slivers. I recommend the snow pea shoots, fried milk, clams with black bean sauce and the Chinese Broccoli with Filet beef. The other dishes like the lobster, noodles and sweet and sour pork were executed well but just not my flavor profile. And with my food allergy, I couldn't try the shrimp with walnuts but it was my friends' birthday so she ordered that for her treat. It looked great! There's complimentary parking if you validate your ticket with a nearby garage, but you need to spend a minimum.

    My family and I had dinner at Chef Wongs Bistro on New Years Day and we were very glad we did. The…read morerestaurant was fairly full and the strangest thing almost all the patrons were wearing their wool hats and coats while seated at their tables. We were famished and only focused on what yummy dishes to order. My wife, son and daughter all contributed their suggestions and we ended up ordering pan fried whole flounder, half of the roast chicken with garlic, filet mignon with Chinese broccoli, fried rice with chicken and salted fish and everyone's favorite dish salt & pepper squid. Once we placed our order and were enjoying the roasted peanuts and free spicy cabbage we realized why everyone had their winter coats on, it felt like they had the AC on and it must have been 55° in the restaurant. I told everyone that once the food arrived things would warm up. Each dish that came out of the kitchen was perfectly cooked and was delicious. The salt & pepper squid with it's minced jalapeños kept us warm enough until the half chicken with garlic and filet mignon and Chinese broccoli came out in rapid succession. The star of the show turned out to be the giant sized pan fried flounder which was not only big but quite scrumptious. Unlike the little scrawny flounder that most other restaurants usually served this was a quite large and very meaty and perfectly cooked. The last dish to come out was a very large plate of chicken fried rice with salted fish. If it were not for the lack of heat, I would have given Chef Wong Bistro 5 stars!

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    King crab prepared 3-way : this was the head steamed with silky eggs
    King crab prepared 3-way : this was the head steamed with silky eggs
    Mixed platter of canton style roast goods
    Mixed platter of canton style roast goods
    Standard steamed ginger scallion barramundi (Asian sea bass)

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    Standard steamed ginger scallion barramundi (Asian sea bass)

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