I stayed on the appetizer side the first time, opting for cucumber with garlic and the mysterious Spicy Arctic Bay, which turned out to be a delightfully oceanic surf clam. For the second visit I got the excellent mapo tofu. This is fiery for sure but the heat is more well-rounded than usual, and there was just the right ratio of tofu, sauce and vegetables. It would take decades to get to everything on this menu but I'll try. read more

Truly Sichuan - Mapo Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The spicy pork soup dumplings are delicious, but it was not spicy. Chick-fil-a's spicy chicken sandwich is spicier. I would order this again, though I do think it could use some more complexity to the flavor. The crispy duck(28) was a pleasant flavor, but it was not crispy. I would not order this again. Though it is one of the better items for protein. The beef pancake(11) is delicious, it came out like a rolled up pancake. I'd order this again. read more

Authentic and quality The Dan Dan noodles are great as are the soup dumplings. Been there a couple of times haven't had a miss yet

Didn't have high expectations for Truly Sichuan, but this restaurant's mix of Sichuan and Chinese food was surprisingly decent. We strolled in on a beautiful Friday evening at 5:45 and the restaurant was fairly empty as you can imagine before 6pm, but, once again, to my surprise it got quite busy by the time we left. I didn't expect this restaurant to be extremely popular in Ridgewood, but the fact that their menu serves Americanized Chinese food was a smart move because I felt a majority of the customers were ordering EXACTLY THAT. WE, on the other hand, tried to steer clear of the Americanized Chinese food and tried to order a few of their more popular entrees here. First, we ordered the Pork Soup Dumplings and Scallion Pancake to start. Oddly, there were only 5 pieces in the order of soup dumplings for $13. Typically at restaurants, at least 6 are served in an order and, in some cases, even 8! 5 seemed stingy. Also, quite steep for just 5 pieces, but, nevertheless the quality was better than I would have thought. The Scallion Pancake was OK. Nothing spectacular, but it was a nice, simple appetizer. For entrees, we got the Chicken w. Bok Choy (mostly for our kids) and then went all out by ordering the Truly Sichuan Mala Hot Pot / Spicy Pot and Crispy Duck Special. The Sichuan Pot was hugeee and had lots and lots of stuff in there - chicken, veggies, lots of lotus root, bean sprouts and shrimp. As you can imagine, the pot was red all over with spices and we were not ready for it AT ALLLL. The lotus roots actually numbed our mouth after we ate them! They weren't very spicy, but something in the ingredients completely numbed us. It was an extremely strange feeling and sensation and made the dining experience a bit uncomfortable, but like the troopers that we were, we ATE ON! My wife loved the pot and the food in it, but I thought it was just OK. The Crispy Duck was quite disappointing for me - dry, not very big and did not look appetizing at all. It was sadly cut up and plopped on top of lettuce. I definitely was not a fan for $25. As for the Chicken w Bok Choy, it was good, but, once again, not the greatest dish you'll ever have, but it was solid. Could the food have been better? Definitely. Could it have been worse? Yes, I didn't have high expectations. But, it came out to be decent and edible, which was more than I could have imagined. I didn't think we were going to order the Sichuan Pot or Crispy Duck, which were quite pricey. Would we come back? Ehhhhh. One time was good though. read more

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Went for a weekend lunch after a long time. We arrived exactly at noon when they open, whole place was empty. The condition of the restaurant was little underwhelming, our table was so wobbly we had shove few napkins and chopsticks under it to stabilize it. The menu looked the same from before. We ordered few of our favorite dishes. Crispy duck was so good with the duck sauce. The fish fillet over spicy soup was favorite dish of the night for e. It had the citrus zest and kick of the Sichuan spice. Soup crab dumplings were super tasty as well. Overall it was a wonderful meal for the whole family. I was pleased to see they were able to maintain the taste and quality of their dishes. read more

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Tried Truly Sichuan for the first time on a return trip to NJ. I had hi hopes for the restaurant but sadly the meal didn't meet up to my expectations. I had the hot and sour soup as an opener and the flavors and seasoning was off. My main course disappointed as well. read more

soup dumplings are very good. hot soup inside. fried rice was cooked well. buttery taste. dark meat chicken is used. the chicken with bok choy with chicken is a healthy ish dish i order often. they do it well. place was empty for a sunday night. service was quick. be careful to order in stages or ur food will come at once. typical chinese build out. clean establishment. read more

Truly Sichuan - good hot pork dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

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It had been a while since our last taste of Truly Sichuan, and I was really craving Chinese food, so we decided to place a takeout order. Like on our last experience, we completely adored the Singapore Rice Noodles, which were in a dry curry sauce. The thin noodles were mixed with shredded pork loin, shrimp, white meat chicken, and eggs. The light hint of spice made the dish a real winner. While this was on the more arid side, all of our other dishes were very saucy. First, there was the Chicken and Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, which was great, but not very garlicky. In fact, the sauce was not substantially different from the general brown sauce on the Sauteed Chicken with Broccoli. Another similarity was that both dishes had tender chicken and fresh vegetables. Lastly, the Shrimp Lo Mein unconventionally used heavier Udon noodles and had a thicker brown sauce than we had expected. However, it was still a very delicious version of the popular meal. Truly Sichuan provided one of the best Chinese experiences in the area. While we enjoyed everything, I can say for certain that we will get the Singapore Rice Noodles again. We also plan to try the Ant on the Tree and Scallion Beef with Sweet Miso, as they also sound intriguing. read more

Tried pickled mustard fish this time. It's good. Definitely has some heat to it. Comes with rice noodles (clear noodles). You can adjust the spicy level. I ordered lowest level still a little spicy for me. read more

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Authentic and legitimate Chinese food. As I mentioned in some of my other reviews, there are a few different types of Chinese restaurants in Northern Jersey. There are Americanized Chinese takeout places. These places are usually small and primarily takeout. Their menus are a white tri-fold with red text. They offer orange chicken, kung pao chicken and beef with broccoli. And sometimes sushi, which isn't even Chinese. There are Korean style Chinese places. They are in Palisades Park or Fort Lee, run by Koreans, speak Korean to you, and offer jajangmun (noodles with a meat sauce). Then there are places like Truly Sichuan. They offer real Chinese food. The place is not perfect - the scallion pancake was overdone, the soup dumplings had thick skin. But overall the food has authentic tastes and spices, and everyone enjoyed it. If the restaurant was a little closer to us, we would definitely come back a lot. read more

We ordered Braised Fish, Sauteed String Beans and Pork Dandan noodles via Uber and couldn't be more disappointed. The restaurant offers 4-5 dollars for a food picture, which is the red flag I ignored. The carrier got the order less than 9 minutes after we placed the order; that is a huge concern. When the food got delivered, we noticed: 1. Pork danda noodles are made with rice noodles, which is a big mistake!! It's supposed to be with minced pork and salted vegetables, but barely any pork. 2. Sauteed String Beans are supposed to be dry, but you can call it a soup. 3. The fish is saggy. Overall, very disappointed. read more

We loved the fish!! So flavorful and huge portion so we brought it back home to enjoy the next day. Be careful not to eat the chili seeds lol We were able to get seated very quickly for a weekend lunch. Plenty of seatings too as restaurant is spacious. read more

Truly Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Wonderful food options! Not your usual chinese restaurant. Lots of interesting options on the menu. We had a terrific meal. Note: we got all of our meals with NO hot spice. Steamed Chicken dumplings were delicous. Classic preparation with a thin outer dough and a good amount of tasty stuffing. Pork Buns equally delicous. Thick outer dough with a generous amount of tasty minced pork stuffing. General Tso's Chicken was another classically prepared meal with very tender chicken and a very generous portion. I think enough for 2 people. Dan Dan Noodles was the only meal I would give a ding to. I found it way too oily and damn if I could find any minced pork. But it did have a nice flavor. Our female server was so very sweet and accommodating. Double checked our order and answered all of our questions. We went on a cold Thursday night and they weren't busy. She was the only one working in the dining room taking calls and serving. She handled it beautifully. Just wish the parking in Ridgewood was easier!!!!! read more

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All the food is so amazing. The service is friendly but kind of slow. The atmosphere isn't great but it's never been crowded. My wife is obsessed with the wonton soup and I think about the shrimp dry pot sixty seven times a day, everyday. read more

Disappointed. While the soup dumplings were good, the rest of our meal was not. And the service was terrible. One person running around helping guests at the table, take out and phone orders. And our food was cold. We will not be coming back. read more

Happy to have a local Sichuan spot! The wontons in chili oil are banging and a must have every time. My family has eaten tons of wontons, and even the toughest critic admitted these were legit. Additional fan favorites are the dan dan noodles, Chinese eggplant in garlic sauce, and crispy fish with crispy onion. The chow fun was most disappointing - clumpy and dry - but that might be a factor of having it to-go. Overall still happy with the value and quality of food. Will be back! read more

Truly Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Food was prepared quite quickly. Quality was alright (i.e. level setting expectations for this type of food in a suburban setting) Waitress was pleasant, attentive, and refilled water without asking; primary gripe was the tacked on 20% service fee which seemed purposefully "hidden," and not mentioned at any point until payment. Whereas the receipt still has further suggestions for gratuity. So you face the awkward predicament of assuming the waitstaff "knows" that their gratuity is part of the 20%, or wondering whether you'll get chased after you leave the restaurant on the basis of not tipping beyond the service fee percentage. Restaurant should just raise menu prices (which were already a bit on the high side), if the POV is that the staff isn't being paid enough with current pricing. read more

Truly Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Very tasty with large portions! Service was attentive and let us know the spice level on dishes. The general Taos chicken and chow fun were amazing. Nice decor and very clean. We will be back. read more

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We ordered the Beef and Broccoli, General Tso chicken, chicken soup dumplings and sesame noodles- the noodles being the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately we received the beef and broccoli cold. We asked for this to be heated up where they just put it in the microwave and served it again cold. The chicken soup dumplings were still pink as well. The place reeks of grease, I don't think I'll be returning. read more

Truly Sichuan - beef and Sauteed Beef with Broccoli - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

The food here is the best Chinese around Ridgewood, especially the General Tso's chicken and fried rices.

Delicious food. Great spot for a large group. Soup dumplings are our favorite. The staff were very accommodating and friendly.

My wife doesn't eat spicy food so I didn't get to ty anything truly Sichuan (pepper), lol, but we did get two orders of pork XLB, soup dumplings, and the beef chow fun. Soup dumpling skin was really good and hot the spot. The skin was nice and thin but didn't break at the slightest agitation. Good sign The pork and soup taste was very flavorful and they came piping hot. The beef chow fun texture was spot on, dry and had that wok smoke taste, but could have used a tad more smokiness to really feel like you're in Chinatown. A little on the pricier side but you are in Ridgewood so it is comparable. A pot of green tea is $6 but they refill the water so it was nice to share the tea. Give this place a shot if you're looking for some good soup dumplings! I will have to try the fish in chili oil next time! read more

The food was delicious, the portions were generous and we had a great time. A wonderful, unpretentious, family-friendly restaurant with good service. Will definitely go back read more

This place is a mess, I cant believe I even decided to stay. We started with cold sesame noodles, which had way too much garlic. way to much my dining companion had chicken chow fun which had absolutely no flavor and thin slimy chicken. Myself I had general Taos tofu, which lacked sauce. there were four tables that left when we got there and the tables were filled with dirty dishes, which were still on the table as I walked out. Clean Up!!! After taking a look at what a mess this place was i decides to pass on using the bathroom. the service, barely any. we split the check in half 50/50 yet they charges one of us 50% and the other 100%. I hates to leave a tip. will not be returning ever!! read more

As authentic as it gets. Incredible food, friendly staff, and quiet enough for a great date. The soup dumplings are my go-to.

I got the mapo tofu and shredded pork w garlic sauce. Both dishes were so flavorful and delicious. The mapo tofu was spicy and the sauce paired so well with the rice. The shredded pork had a kick to it as well and I loved the crunch of the veggies. I did feel the portion sizes were a bit smaller than I would have liked, especially when it came to the amount of rice that was provided. For a mapo tofu dish that is so perfectly saucey, I would have loved more rice. Other than that, the quality of the food here was excellent. I would definitely come back here again or maybe do take out so I could make some additional rice on the side haha Also wanted to note how amazing the service was. We were initially seated next to a really big party, but the staff was very accommodating and allowed us to move to a table that was a bit further away. I really appreciated that! read more

Truly Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Came for an early Saturday night dinner to beat the crowds. Everything was delicious, especially the Dan Dan Noodles and the cucumber salad.

Huge disappointment. My wife and I ordered Kang Pao chicken and beef chow fun and we are so disappointed with taste,,color, and texture of beef that was so chewy that we actually wondered if it was beef. The kang pao chicken was bits of fried dough. I didn't taste any real chicken either. The vegetables were all the same brown color and texture. The oily after taste leaves your mouth with greasy film that didn't taste too good. I had to drink coffee at home to wash out the icky taste. Big disappointment for the price and location. read more

I have found a new fav Sichuan Chinese spot in NJ in this pandemic. So far I used to go to the city to satisfy my Sichuan food cravings but now Truly Sichuan has everything I need and more. This rating is only for the two items I have tried so far which is Mapo tofu and bokchoy with garlic. I intend to visit this place again for their Dan Dan noodles. In terms of food it was freshly made with oil in proportion not too much and not too less just right. I loved the bok choy with garlic so much and I think no place in the city can beat Truly Sichuan's. The Mapo tofu was good too but not great as I didn't feel that numbing feeling after having a few bites which is true for most of the places in the city. I think they did not put the Sichuan peppercorns or used a different kind? I liked Mapo tofu but it doesn't compare to the one I have in the city. I would definitely come back and try their noodles or other vegetarian options on the menu. read more

Truly Sichuan - Mapo Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I ordered the very spicy Chongqing. It was good but over the top spice. The shrimp lo mein had no shrimp but the noodles were fresh, pan dumplings fresh and good. I would have to go again. However the parking is really bad. Lot of restaurants on the street with one public lot and street parking. read more

Food was amazing and the service by the teenage boy was exceptional. They asked us if we wanted more and if everything was okay and they took good care of us. The environment was great as well. Will be returning! read more

Wish I could give this place a 5-start but unfortunately, the food wasn't as amazing as I was expecting it to be... They had soup dumplings which drew my attention since this was a local restaurant compared to the places I usually go to in Fort Lee- soup dumplings as take out is not ideal... def would've loved to try this in restaurant when it's fresh. We ordered the scallion pancakes, pork soup dumplings, chengdu noodles, dan dan noodles with minced pork, and chicken and broccoli with a side of white rice. Scallion pancakes- nice and crispy, just the way I like it! This would've definitely been my favorite dish fresh. My staple go to appetizer whenever I go to Chinese restaurants! Soup dumplings- I've had better at places in Fort Lee... barely any soup inside the dumpling and there wasn't anything spectacular about the flavor of the soup. Definitely a little disappointing, but I'd probably still order it since it's available on the menu Chengdu noodles- would not recommend this! Cold appetizer mixed with some spice but the entire dish had a weird after taste. Noodles were ok - I couldn't really put my tongue on what the weird after taste was; whether it was from the hot sauce or the noodle itself. Maybe it was soaked in the hot sauce too long that made the dish taste funny. But I wouldn't order this again... Dan Dan noodles with minced pork- love me some warm noodles! The peanut sauce complimented this dish really well mixed with the noodles and bok choy. I ate this as my main course and it was more than enough with all the other sides that I got! Highly recommend this dish. Chicken and Broccoli- typical staple for people who aren't open to exploring other dishes (like my husband..haah!). Really not much to say about this dish since it's literally chick and broccoli and it can be very hard to mess this up. Flavoring was good, rice was fresh, and had leftovers. Leftovers tasted just as good as it was fresh with a good amount of both chicken and broccoli I'd recommend this place if you're in the area looking for some "authentic" Sichuan dishes. Prices are a little high but it's expected when you're dining in Ridgewood. I'd like to come back again whenever indoor dining is available again to try everything fresh! read more

Truly Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

I would give this place five stars for the food alone if not for the shady practice of sneaking tips onto the bill without saying anything with the hopes of being double tipped. Not cool. read more

A restaurant I dream about daily. I came here about a year ago missing authentic, home style Chinese food. There's a dish called Xiang Gan Rou Si (Shredded Pork and Bean Curd) my dad was craving that wasn't on the menu. We casually mentioned it to the hostess, and the chef offered and specially made the dish for us. NEVER IN THE WORLD HAD I HAD SUCH AN AMAZING BEAN CURD DISH EVEN IN CHINA OR MADE BY THE HOMEBRED MAINLAND CITIZENS. I HAVE EATEN IN VILLAGES AND IN THE HOMES OF AUTHENTIC CHEFS, AND YET THE BEST DISH IVE EVER HAD IS IN NEW JERSEY?! The chef was so kind enough to even tell us what ingredients he put in it and how to make it. I moved away from the New England states, and if I had one wish I would move this restaurant and this chef away with me. 10/10 I yearn to come here again. read more

Ordered seamless and got the promo of free lemon mascarpone cake. I was glad I did. The mascarpone cake was actually the highlight of the meal. So light and fluffy and perfect lemon flavor! I wanted to try the Mapo Tofu (no Pork) - it was too mouth numbing for me. I was a little disappointed but maybe it's authentic that way? The dan dan noodles and steamed pork dumplings with chili were spicy but good - I think the mapo tofu ruined my tastebuds that night and the spice lingered as I moved between items. It was almost inedible it was so spicy and made my mouth feel funny. I tried to stick to just the tofu and not eat the sauce. Scallion pancake was tasty but not that crispy once I got it. My husband enjoyed the Twice Cooked Pork Belly. read more

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This is not a review on their food! I called to see if they deliver to my town; the woman said yes. So I looked over the menu and tried to call back to order when she answered again she said sorry no delivery. I mentioned it said on their menu they deliver, she said no it's wrong. They DO NOT DELIVER read more

Lovely experience here. Truly Sichuan offers authentic Chinese food! We were very impressed by the friendliness of the staff and the food. Even their menus were really cool. We highly recommend the Soup Dumplings appetizer! It was so good and two orders of it could honestly be a meal of its own. They really lived up to all their achievements. They weren't stingy about their portions and they don't hold back on their flavors either! Great place to indulge on spicy, garlicky, authentic Chinese dishes. This place is absolutely above and beyond "Chinese" food we're all familiar with all over the US. I'd have to disagree with anyone who says it's the same as typical Chinese take-out. It's far from it! The staff was also super accommodating and the lady who we assume is the owner herself was very welcoming and gave us some informative tidbits about New Jersey after finding out we weren't local to the state. She exuded a lot of love, pride, and passion for her restaurant. :) If only we lived nearby, we would come back again! read more

Friendly and attentive staff. The price point is a little bit higher than other restaurants I've been too but probably on par for the area it is in. The interior is very oriental and looks very nice, we were able to sit by the window which was nice. The soup dumplings were a bit larger than most places and very flavorful but you only get 5 in an order. read more

Truly Sichuan - Pork Soup Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Ridgewood, New Jersey

Service was awful. Food was poor. They left a key ingredient out of a dish and did not care.

Located in the downtown of Ridgewood - great location but very rough parking situation (for the downtown in general). Truly delicious sichuan food - I loved every bite of every dish we ordered. We ordered takeout: dan dan noodles, steamed chicken dumplings, and the braised fish in chili sauce. The dan dan noodles had a light sesame flavor and was a tad on the dry/bland side - would be significantly better if it had some of that sweet chili oil in it. The steamed chicken dumpling did not specify in the description, but it did come with that addictive sweet chili oil and were terrific. The braised fish in chili sauce had a different red chili sauce that had more of an authentic peppercorn flavor to it - the overall dish was more like a stew. Overall, great food - definitely on the pricey side but that's reflective of the area in general and worth it for the delicious food! read more

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