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I quite like this place, whenever I have time for a sit down meal or time to wait for takeout and am in the mood for fancier/refined Chinese. I do miss their tomato and egg noodle soup dish though! Overhead lighting for photos was perfect. Service is nice. Weekday lunch - the place was almost empty. No high chairs but you can bring your own seat to attach to their chair. I can't do too spicy. Most recent lunch: - Stir Fried Fatty Beef with Cilantro - this was good without spice. Cilantro was an unique combo. - Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - very spicy to me. - Stir Fried Beef & Smoked Tofu - also good without spice. Loved the tofu. - Dan dan noodle - standard. - Soy Milk with Ice Jelly & Mochi - yum!
I love love the salted egg yolk pumpkin pudding. So yummy and unique. Definitely get it if you love salted egg yolk and a crispy exterior and flowy interior. The rest of the food was standard, a little spicy for someone like me who can't handle much spice . The service and ambiance is impeccable, definitely recommend this place!
The Boneless Pork Trotters were pretty good, however the dish was filled with chilis and there wasn't as much meat as I would like. Service was fast. Inside there's good amount of seating and a modern feel.
Came here on a thursday evening around 6:40 PM. Despite not having any reservations, we were seated at a table for 2 relatively quickly. The staff were quick to take our orders and refill our waters, and the restaurant had a very classy feel. We ordered a small portion of the peking duck, stir fried cabbage with soy sauce, and one serving of jasmine rice to share, which came out to be about $40 per person. The peking duck, which is one of their most popular dishes, had great flavors and very crispy skin. However, I found the duck to be a little on the dry side. I also prefer to have my duck with steamed buns rather than thin wrappers. The stir fried cabbage was solid and had great spice, which paired well with rice. Be aware that the dishes do not come with rice though, and that you will need to purchase rice separately. Overall, the meal didn't quite meet my expectations based on what I had heard about the restaurant, and I found the prices to be a little steep.
Waitress was super friendly and happy to give us her recommendations! The restaurant is super pretty and looks ready to accommodate bigger groups too Osmanthus oolong cocktail - lightly sweet and pretty tea forward! Not too floral! Very good 4/5 Tipsy peach - not too sweet and made very deliciously! 4/5 Lobster mapo tofu - one of the best mapo tofu I've had! Tofu is silky, sauce is savory, spicy and the perfect amount of numbing (perfect for me is just a little tingle), the Sichuan flavor, and matches super well with the sweet lobster! Only thing is the lobster I think is slightly overcooked. Also plate looks way bigger than it actually is since it's very shallow 4.25/5 Xiao long bao - broth is very savory and flavorful! Meat is good too, skin is not too thick 3.75/5 Cucumber salad - the seasoning is actually super yummy but the cucumbers are very fresh and not pickled like at all. Not my complaint but my finance complains they removed all the outer skin which takes away from some of the crunch but like still crunchy 3.5/5
Order anything from the menu, it'll probably be solid. That's how good this place is. If you need specific recommendations, highly recommend the string beans, fish in green peppercorn sauce, and stir fried fatty beef in cilantro. Everything is super flavorful here, come hungry and with a big group. Also, most dishes are gluten free (except for the soy sauce so not advisable for celiacs)
While visiting our daughter in NY, I said I wanted Chinese food and my daughter took me to this restaurant. This one is for mostly young people who don't know what real Cantonese Chinese cuisine is. My daughter's type of crowd and tastes. This place is trendy, the decor is very clean and modern, catering for hip young people who may careless about the tastes. Anyhow, my daughter ordered since she knew what she liked or going to like. This is a very spicy food Chinese restaurant. The spices that make the food so hot that your tongue numbed so you can't taste anything else. Sometimes I wonder how these young people tastes so different. The service is good and attentive, the prices are expensive for little food they serve. The rice is so dry that I had to get a new one because it's like undercooked. So, my daughter ordered the crab tofu, some green beans, eggplant, psycho spicy pepper beef and $17 oolong cocktail. The sauces are actually very tasty but so hot that I couldn't taste anything after the first dish, my daughter started to drink water like crazy, looked like it was her first time here too. All the dishes are very skimpy, small and spicy hot except for the crab tofu which everyone is raving about, eatable nothing to wow about for me. I couldn't wait to go back to the real Chinese restaurant Uncle Lou we had food last time. Different generations, different foods, I just have to be aware about these restaurants, but one thing I know is that if the food burns your tongue, what good is the food since you can't taste the flavors, unless the younger people don't really care about flavors, just hot. Not sure if my daughter would come back here again, for me and my wife, definitely NOT.
Came at 6pm for dinner on a Thursday night. Wasn't too packed but definitely started to pick up as we were sat. Food was so delicious! What we ordered and what I would recommend: Peking duck, spicy chicken fried rice w/ pepper, sauteed pea shoots and crab tofu. Only thing is the food isn't as spicy as I would've thought / liked, but otherwise authentic. The interior is very well-decorated, although the seats were a little uncomfortable + our chairs were too close to the table behind us without much room. Overall great experience + food!
Was craving Chinese food on a cold April evening and yelped Chinese restaurants when this one popped up. Since I was close to East Village decided to try this highly recommended restaurant. Luckily street parking opened up when I was in that block, parked and walked over to Uluh. This place has a great ambiance. It's dark, romantic and just an overall cool vibe. I was in the mood for something spicy so ordered the Sichuan chili fried chicken along with white rice. The service was prompt and the dish itself was gorgeous, as you can see from the attached picture. The dark lighting probably enhanced the visual and the rest I let it to my taste buds! For those who haven't tried this dish, it's bark is worse than it's bite, so yes it looks super spicy but it really isn't. The chicken was well flavored, crisp yet juicy and the fried chilies added the right warmth to it. The place is much larger than it looks and they do have a private dinning area from larger group, which actually looked like a good place to try. Definitely on my repeat list.
We came for dimsum/early lunch on a weekday right when they opened, so there was plenty of seating. We ordered the pumpkin puffs, duck pancake, XLB, dimsum platter, panfried dumplings and a spicy whole fish! Me and my mom can't usually handle spicy but the fish was cooked super well and really tasty. It was less spicy on the underside of the fish for some reason so we were able to enjoy a few bites before it became too hot for us. The rest of our party can handle their spicy and enjoyed it thoroughly! The dimsum was also very good and decently sized. It's definitely not your classic dimsum experience but it was a good "upscale" alternative!
celebrating a special birthday and this did not disappoint!! we put our names down for an 8pm reservation at 7:30 and were seated as anticipated! we were hungry and service was fast so really no issues there food was really good - really liked the okra and dan dan noodles. the fried chicken definitely hit but wasnt the best ive had. could have done without the tofu but was nice to have. they even gave us a dessert on the house to celebrate a birthday! our server was so kind and on it w the water refills. even boxed up our food since we ordered a lot and didnt have much space would recommend and come back!!
If you don't have a reservation, I'd recommend you come early as there usually seems to be a few tables available for walk ins (weekdays). The ambience is such a vibe, especially during this holiday season where they have a ton of decorations up. But wow am I actually impressed by the food here, the food tasted authentic and supremely spicy. The balance of spices that chef uses here is fantastic and made every dish that we had excellent. Stars of the show for me was the trotters, duck, and mapo tofu. I would highly recommend getting white rice as it pairs perfectly with the numbing and the spice. Service was excellent as they were constantly filling up our waters as we were chugging away due to the spiciness.
Fire. Mapo tofu incredible. This other think pepper pork or chicken that I cant remember , also great.. Great service. Usually can get a seat for 2 without much wait at all.
1 month ago
The best restaurant in New York!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good service and the food is so delicious. read more
Uluh comes highly recommended and I am so glad I gave it a try. My friend and I went on Saturday ~630pm and had no problem getting a table outside. The interior was dim and cute. There were a lot of people inside, but it wasn't too noisy. Food was very good. I highly, highly recommend getting the pork belly in chili oil (I don't remember the exact name). The fattiness from the thinly cut pork belly, wrapped over the crunch and crispness of the cucumber slices, paired with the numbing chili oil was just *chef's kiss*. I'm salivating as I type this. Otherwise, the fried chicken was yummy, as expected. It wasn't too greasy. The stir fried cabbage was also very good, but a tad too salty. I also wish they used bigger slices of cabbage for stir frying, but that's just a personal preference. With that said, it was a fantastic dining experience. If you like sichuan food with some modern elements sprinkled throughout, I would definitely recommend giving it a try. read more
Pork belly 2-/ a little bit on the leaner side but the sauce was good Wood ear mushroom salad - very spicy but good Cucumber salad - crunchy and refreshing Beef and tripe salad was - tender and tasty Mapo tofu was delicious and was heavy with the sichuan peppercorn Whole duck - one of the better versions I've had in NYC with crispy skin and a fair amount of meat. The slices are cut fine which helps to eat it in the wraps The green beans were solid. The only miss was the general tso's which was almost like sweet and sour candy. Extreme sweet and sour read more
I quite like this place, whenever I have time for a sit down meal or time to wait for takeout and am in the mood for fancier/refined Chinese. I do miss their tomato and egg noodle soup dish though! Overhead lighting for photos was perfect. Service is nice. Weekday lunch - the place was almost empty. No high chairs but you can bring your own seat to attach to their chair. I can't do too spicy. Most recent lunch: - Stir Fried Fatty Beef with Cilantro - this was good without spice. Cilantro was an unique combo. - Eggplant with Garlic Sauce - very spicy to me. - Stir Fried Beef & Smoked Tofu - also good without spice. Loved the tofu. - Dan dan noodle - standard. - Soy Milk with Ice Jelly & Mochi - yum! read more
11 days ago
I love love the salted egg yolk pumpkin pudding. So yummy and unique. Definitely get it if you love salted egg yolk and a crispy exterior and flowy interior. The rest of the food was standard, a little spicy for someone like me who can't handle much spice . The service and ambiance is impeccable, definitely recommend this place! read more
Came here on a thursday evening around 6:40 PM. Despite not having any reservations, we were seated at a table for 2 relatively quickly. The staff were quick to take our orders and refill our waters, and the restaurant had a very classy feel. We ordered a small portion of the peking duck, stir fried cabbage with soy sauce, and one serving of jasmine rice to share, which came out to be about $40 per person. The peking duck, which is one of their most popular dishes, had great flavors and very crispy skin. However, I found the duck to be a little on the dry side. I also prefer to have my duck with steamed buns rather than thin wrappers. The stir fried cabbage was solid and had great spice, which paired well with rice. Be aware that the dishes do not come with rice though, and that you will need to purchase rice separately. Overall, the meal didn't quite meet my expectations based on what I had heard about the restaurant, and I found the prices to be a little steep. read more
4 months ago
Waitress was super friendly and happy to give us her recommendations! The restaurant is super pretty and looks ready to accommodate bigger groups too Osmanthus oolong cocktail - lightly sweet and pretty tea forward! Not too floral! Very good 4/5 Tipsy peach - not too sweet and made very deliciously! 4/5 Lobster mapo tofu - one of the best mapo tofu I've had! Tofu is silky, sauce is savory, spicy and the perfect amount of numbing (perfect for me is just a little tingle), the Sichuan flavor, and matches super well with the sweet lobster! Only thing is the lobster I think is slightly overcooked. Also plate looks way bigger than it actually is since it's very shallow 4.25/5 Xiao long bao - broth is very savory and flavorful! Meat is good too, skin is not too thick 3.75/5 Cucumber salad - the seasoning is actually super yummy but the cucumbers are very fresh and not pickled like at all. Not my complaint but my finance complains they removed all the outer skin which takes away from some of the crunch but like still crunchy 3.5/5 read more
4 months ago
Order anything from the menu, it'll probably be solid. That's how good this place is. If you need specific recommendations, highly recommend the string beans, fish in green peppercorn sauce, and stir fried fatty beef in cilantro. Everything is super flavorful here, come hungry and with a big group. Also, most dishes are gluten free (except for the soy sauce so not advisable for celiacs) read more
While visiting our daughter in NY, I said I wanted Chinese food and my daughter took me to this restaurant. This one is for mostly young people who don't know what real Cantonese Chinese cuisine is. My daughter's type of crowd and tastes. This place is trendy, the decor is very clean and modern, catering for hip young people who may careless about the tastes. Anyhow, my daughter ordered since she knew what she liked or going to like. This is a very spicy food Chinese restaurant. The spices that make the food so hot that your tongue numbed so you can't taste anything else. Sometimes I wonder how these young people tastes so different. The service is good and attentive, the prices are expensive for little food they serve. The rice is so dry that I had to get a new one because it's like undercooked. So, my daughter ordered the crab tofu, some green beans, eggplant, psycho spicy pepper beef and $17 oolong cocktail. The sauces are actually very tasty but so hot that I couldn't taste anything after the first dish, my daughter started to drink water like crazy, looked like it was her first time here too. All the dishes are very skimpy, small and spicy hot except for the crab tofu which everyone is raving about, eatable nothing to wow about for me. I couldn't wait to go back to the real Chinese restaurant Uncle Lou we had food last time. Different generations, different foods, I just have to be aware about these restaurants, but one thing I know is that if the food burns your tongue, what good is the food since you can't taste the flavors, unless the younger people don't really care about flavors, just hot. Not sure if my daughter would come back here again, for me and my wife, definitely NOT. read more
Came at 6pm for dinner on a Thursday night. Wasn't too packed but definitely started to pick up as we were sat. Food was so delicious! What we ordered and what I would recommend: Peking duck, spicy chicken fried rice w/ pepper, sauteed pea shoots and crab tofu. Only thing is the food isn't as spicy as I would've thought / liked, but otherwise authentic. The interior is very well-decorated, although the seats were a little uncomfortable + our chairs were too close to the table behind us without much room. Overall great experience + food! read more
Was craving Chinese food on a cold April evening and yelped Chinese restaurants when this one popped up. Since I was close to East Village decided to try this highly recommended restaurant. Luckily street parking opened up when I was in that block, parked and walked over to Uluh. This place has a great ambiance. It's dark, romantic and just an overall cool vibe. I was in the mood for something spicy so ordered the Sichuan chili fried chicken along with white rice. The service was prompt and the dish itself was gorgeous, as you can see from the attached picture. The dark lighting probably enhanced the visual and the rest I let it to my taste buds! For those who haven't tried this dish, it's bark is worse than it's bite, so yes it looks super spicy but it really isn't. The chicken was well flavored, crisp yet juicy and the fried chilies added the right warmth to it. The place is much larger than it looks and they do have a private dinning area from larger group, which actually looked like a good place to try. Definitely on my repeat list. read more
We came for dimsum/early lunch on a weekday right when they opened, so there was plenty of seating. We ordered the pumpkin puffs, duck pancake, XLB, dimsum platter, panfried dumplings and a spicy whole fish! Me and my mom can't usually handle spicy but the fish was cooked super well and really tasty. It was less spicy on the underside of the fish for some reason so we were able to enjoy a few bites before it became too hot for us. The rest of our party can handle their spicy and enjoyed it thoroughly! The dimsum was also very good and decently sized. It's definitely not your classic dimsum experience but it was a good "upscale" alternative! read more
celebrating a special birthday and this did not disappoint!! we put our names down for an 8pm reservation at 7:30 and were seated as anticipated! we were hungry and service was fast so really no issues there food was really good - really liked the okra and dan dan noodles. the fried chicken definitely hit but wasnt the best ive had. could have done without the tofu but was nice to have. they even gave us a dessert on the house to celebrate a birthday! our server was so kind and on it w the water refills. even boxed up our food since we ordered a lot and didnt have much space would recommend and come back!! read more
8 months ago
If you don't have a reservation, I'd recommend you come early as there usually seems to be a few tables available for walk ins (weekdays). The ambience is such a vibe, especially during this holiday season where they have a ton of decorations up. But wow am I actually impressed by the food here, the food tasted authentic and supremely spicy. The balance of spices that chef uses here is fantastic and made every dish that we had excellent. Stars of the show for me was the trotters, duck, and mapo tofu. I would highly recommend getting white rice as it pairs perfectly with the numbing and the spice. Service was excellent as they were constantly filling up our waters as we were chugging away due to the spiciness. read more
Definitely makes the list for one of my favorite Chinese/Szechuan spots in the city, and for reasonable prices too! Came for dinner with 2 others, and we ordered the tripe & tendon, dan dan noodles, fatty beef in sour soup, crab tofu, and chili fried chicken. This was the perfect amount of food for variety, and we had so many leftovers! I enjoyed all of the dishes, but was quite pleasantly surprised by fatty beef in sour soup. I didn't know what to really expect of this, but it was a nice balance of sour & spicy. Dan dan noodles are always a favorite for me. The chicken & tofu both had good flavor. Service was really quick & efficient. Great spot for both group dinners & casual date nights. read more
We came here for dinner and ordered the dim sum platter, brown sugar glazed pecking duck, mini pumpkin puff, crab tofu, woodear mushroom salad, and the soup dumplings. Out of everything I tried, my favorite was the crab tofu. It was wonderfully silky, with a rich umami flavor from the crab that accompanied each bite. Great spot overall! Portions do lean on the smaller side, but the flavors were on point. The ambiance was great, and everything was beautifully presented. read more
Delicious Asian restaurant right off of 2nd ave in the Lower East Side. The vibe and decor here is awesome. Definitely adds to the experience. The food was delicious though. I was able to sample multiple dishes here and they were all delicious. The presentation for the dishes were awesome as well. I was there for lunch and it wasn't busy but the service was amazing nonetheless. read more
10 months ago
Uluh reminds me of the fancy restaurants in Hong Kong that my family would take me for special occasions, from the beautifully plated dishes, elevated and bold flavors, to the well-decorated interiors. We got the crab tofu, salted egg yolk pumpkin pudding, fatty beef in sour soup, black truffle fried rice, a small peking duck, and a pot of Yunnan Wild Rose tea for 4 people. We could barely finish everything! The crab tofu and salty egg yolk pumpkin pudding were the stars of the show - the crab was flavorful with just the right amount of saltiness, and the tofu was very soft and smooth. As someone who loves sweet and savory combinations, I loved the salty egg yolk pumpkin pudding as it offers a mix of contrasting texture and flavors, making it perfect to round out the main dishes. The black truffle fried rice and Peking Duck were good, but nothing too unique. The fatty beef was our least favorite - the soup was too sour and some of the beef were pretty chewy. The service was quick and attentive. It's a little pricey but overall a solid place if you're looking for a more upscale dining experience! read more
10 months ago
Uluh is a strong choice if you want elevated Chinese cuisine with modern touches in NYC. The food is reliably good, atmosphere polished, and signature dishes worth ordering. If you're looking for ultra-authentic, extremely low-price Chinese food or a very quiet setting, you might find trade-offs. But for a special evening or exploring regional Chinese flavors in a contemporary setting, Uluh delivers. Service is friendly n courteous read more
11 months ago
Came here with my boyfriend for dinner at around 8pm on a weekend night. We waited for around 15min and we got seated. We got the crab tofu, green peppercorn chicken, brown sugar glazed Peking duck, and sautéed string beans. The food came very fast, probably 5 min after we ordered. Everything tasted good overall, and the sautéed string beans was my favorite. I think the Peking duck was only okay. The portion of the duck was decent but it was a bit dry. I also wish they had a lid to cover the steamed wrappers so that they stay moist while we're eating. We also ordered a side of rice and the rice was pretty dry. Overall, I think most of the dishes tasted pretty good. I liked how fast everything came and the ambiance in the restaurant was great. May come back with more people so that we can try more dishes in the future! read more
Everything was flavorful and tasty! The fried rice was really good and not spicy at all. The dan dan noodles were great. The pork belly and garlic sauce could've been more garlicy and less hoison saucey. While I did enjoy the Sichuan crispy chicken, I found that it was a lot of breading. We also got the crab tofu (not pictured) and it was what I expected it to be like. It could've been a bit saltier. The truffle shrimp and rice cakes also tasted like what I'd expect. Uluh is a reliable place for a tasty meal. We've tried many dishes before this and they're all satisfactory. The restaurant is pretty small for the demand, so I find there's always a bit of wait. read more
While I may not have eaten all the soup dumplings in the Big Apple, I know that the ones I have eaten were not particularly good. Here at uluh's the pork soup dumplings are the finest in all of Manhattan. These have wafer thin translucent skin bursting with hot flavorful broth and enough meat. This was my second visit. I enjoyed it. The scallion pancakes with shredded duck on the other hand was served almost cold. I ate it but complained to the server. Last lunch I ate tasty beef ribs with rice as rice is not included with a dish. The restaurant is pretty and large. The location is excellent as it's bang next to La Cabra. read more
1 year ago
I was pleasantly surprised by Uluh! All the items we had were very tasty! I haven't had Chili Fried Chicken in NYC before, and this is on par to the quality and taste I am used to in the 626. I also really liked the Truffle Fried Rice-- it was nice and fluffy and tasted great. The Sautéed String Beans were good too. Nothing out of the ordinary, but I think this dish is relatively simple to make. I looooveed the Osmanthus Oolong Cocktail. We were seated outside on a sunny day, and the drinks were light and refreshing! I'd come back to try more items on the menu! read more
Recommended dishes/short review- Salty Egg Yolk Pumpkin Pudding, Boneless Pork Trotters, Fatty Beef In Sour Soup, Stir Fried Pork Belly With Egg I have been to this tasty Szechuan/Sichuan restaurant twice with one pretty large group in one smaller group with one of the visits being pretty recent. The inside is a tad dark and the place is quite popular with the menu having a nice mix of modern and classic dishes though in general, I would say to avoid the truffle dishes as they are less fragrant compared to some other spots such as Peppercorn Station. In terms of drinks, I had one of their excellent teas the first time (I believe the An Shi Ti Kuan Yin/Iron Goddess as I love that oolong for $9) and someone else had the Osmanthus Oolong cocktail $15 which they said it didn't taste like alcohol but they enjoyed it. One of my preferred dishes from the second time we went as a bit of a chili head was the Fatty Beef In Sour Soup which is listed with two pepper symbols and is $30. The beef inside was very tender with there also being pieces of cabbage and some other things. The dish was quite sour and quite spicy as expected. Very similar though slightly worse in terms of preparation is the Fish In Homemade Pickled Cabbage which is made with sea bass and is either $29 or $55. The fish inside was tender and good though in terms of the flavor for both, I liked them but I slightly preferred the flavor at Peppercorn Station as I felt the balance was better and I liked how many enoki mushrooms there were inside the latter. Both of said dishes are tasty with the beef being better. We otherwise have three other spicier dishes. The Boneless Pork Trotters for $30 are excellent with tender meat that isn't too collagenous but it has enough of said texture with plenty of mala and spice. The Sichuan Chili Fried Chicken/Laziji listed with three spicy symbols for $19 was plenty hot and the chicken was well flavored though I have preferred others. Also tasty is the Sichuan Spiced Lamb Ribs With Bones with two spicy symbols for $46 which had pretty tender lamb though I preferred a similar lamb preparation at the pretty close Szechuan Mountain House which had bigger pieces. For slightly less spicy, the Stir Fried Pork Belly With Egg for $19 was very tasty. The pork belly was cooked nicely with some fat but not too much with some wok hei which paired nicely with the shredded egg which was also imbued with the wok flavor. There was also some chili peppers inside the dish as expected. I thought this dish overall was excellent and was a good recommendation to replace the sticky rice cube which wasn't on the menu anymore. Speaking of which, the Uluh Duck Sticky Rice Cube for $18 had a good texture though not that much duck in particular. Also with duck were the Scallion Pancake With Shredded Duck $16 which are very tasty. Nicely crisp pancakes and plenty of tender slightly sweet duck meat. The price might be a bit high but the flavors are excellent so I don't mind at all. Rounding out the less spicy dishes was the Salty Egg Yolk Pumpkin Pudding for $24 which are excellent. The slightly sweet inside pairs nicely with the salted egg yolk with a fun texture with a mix of softness on the inside and a bit of crunch on the outside. As with other reviews, I would highly recommend it. Our last dishes were the Black Truffle Fried Rice for $26 and the Uluh Black Truffle & Shrimp Rice Cake for $32. As noted above, I think the truffle dishes are better at Peppercorn and CHILI as I think they lack a bit of the umami/fragrance to make the price worth it. If you had to pick one, go with the latter as the rice cakes had good texture and there were plenty of pieces of shrimp but honestly, the dish doesn't need the truffle for a bit less and would just be an excellent fancier interpretation of a Shanghainese dish. This place is popular for a good reason. It's not my favorite Szechuan spot but there's some excellent dishes and the portions are generally big enough to justify the prices (outside of the truffle dishes.) I would go back again. Low 4. read more
Did a walk in with my party of four (only 3 were present when we were seated but they still let us get a table) for dinner at 6pm on a Wednesday night! Got seated near the doors/bar so I didn't get to really check out the rest of the restaurant, but the service was great and all the dishes were good, with some making very good impressions. PLEASE order these: Crab Tofu, Sauteed String Bean with eggplant, and Osmanthus Oolong Cocktail. This was the best crab tofu I ever had in my life, and the sauteed string bean with eggplant had this smoky/fire/wok(?) flavor to them and they were perfectly cooked, and the Osmanthus Oolong Cocktail is so pretty and just taste likes yummy juice?? It doesn't even taste like alcohol and I was gulping it way too fast. The two other entrees we got (forgot the names but one was with pork belly and the other was something with pork trotters) were a bit too salty for my tasting so I didn't have too much of those. Overall, would recommend for a nice dinner with friends! read more
Stopped by Uluh for a quick weeknight dinner! My party of 2 had a good time overall but dishes fell short of my expectations given all the good things I've heard about them. Started off with the mini pumpkin puffs that had a good sweet flavor profile but sadly undercooked. The inside was lukewarm and the puff pastry was still mushy on the inside. The 夫妻肺片 was solid with its chili oil and I appreciated how there were bamboo shoot slices at the bottom. For mains, the crab tofu 蟹粉豆腐 featured silken tofu and the crab roe flavors were prominent, however it was too ginger-forward for me. The sichuan fried chicken 辣子鸡 was tasty, but included a little too much MSG. While the pieces were fried nicely and crispy, they were mostly skin/fat rather than including any meat. The stir fried cabbage 手撕包菜 had enough wok hei for me and was well seasoned with their soy sauce mixture! For drinks, the osmanthus oolong cocktail came in a very interesting vehicle and required frequent pouring into a smaller tea cup. It was sweet as expected; I just wish the oolong tea flavor more prominent, and for the osthamus flavor to be more authentic. We were fortunate that we didn't have to wait long for a walk-in. The dim lighting makes it feel like a vibey, trendy restaurant. Staff were fine. Food came out quick. read more
1 year ago
The food here was quite good! This is definitely a more fancy spot, as the interior is well decorated and dimly lit. We had a reservation and were seated in a nice corner table. Everything we order was family style, so we got a little taste of everything. We got the braised pork belly, crab tofu, sichuan spicy chicken, and spicy boiling fish with pickled cabbage. All the dishes were quite flavorful, and they also came out super fast. The lazi ji was really good - so crispy and well seasoned, while the chicken stayed pretty juicy. There were just so many peppers and not enough chicken itself. The pork belly had a good sauce but wasn't that tender in many pieces. I really liked the crab tofu paired with rice, as the sauce is quite unique with the bits of crab. Finally, the spicy fish was indeed, very spicy, but really good! Plenty of fish and veggies which were all very well seasoned. It's definitely on the pricier end but worth a try! read more
Great East Village Chinese restaurant with modern, elevated vibes. I came here for an early dinner on a Saturday and by the time I was leaving, the place was packed! They don't take reservations Saturday and Sunday, so if you have a larger party, I suggest going on the earlier side. The food was very tasty and well done. We got a bunch of dishes: Peking duck, pork bao dumplings, pork soup dumplings, chili fried chicken, pea shoots. Everything was delicious! The place was also super cute and the servers were helpful and responsive. I would definitely come back. read more
So so good! No wait around 5:30 pm on a Friday for dinner, but started getting packed as we were wrapping up dinner. Staff is very friendly, and interior is upscale, modern, and spacious. Food was amazing and would definitely come back!!! Drinks were very nice as well :) FOOD: Pumpkin Puff (9/10): So so good. Salted egg yolk custard inside, and crispy but light pumpkin exterior. Would definitely get this when visiting! Crab Tofu (8/10): Super solid dish that helped balance out the spiciness of the other food. Crabby egg yolk with soft tofu. Braised Pork Trotter (6/10): Started off solid, but got extremely spicy and less flavorful the more I ate because of how spicy it was. Though, the sauce goes well with the crab tofu! Cilantor Beef Belly (9/10): So good. Another must get. Fatty beef with super fragrant cilantro, garlic, and chilis. So good with rice read more
9 months ago
I've been wanting to try Uluh for quite some time now and it definitely lived up to my expectations! The dishes are unique and presented beautifully. I would highly recommend the lotus salad as well as the green mapo tofu with shrimp. read more
9 months ago
We decided to check out this place last minute, and luckily got in without a wait on a Friday evening. I'm not an expert in Chinese cuisine, however everything was extremely tasty and we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The pork belly entree was amazing. Would also highly recommend the scallion pancake (we added duck). Our drinks were huge and I believe they were labeled as passion fruit margaritas, but tasted more like sangria which I didn't mind. read more
Came here for a big group dinner! We had a party of 12 and they gave us a long table. Food was delicious! The crab mapo tofu, steamed fish, string beans, okra and duck were standouts. Will definitely be coming back again! read more
If you're looking for upscale, modern Chinese dining -- Uluh has you covered . With clean, minimalist decor and perfect food photography lighting, this spot delivers not only in taste but in aesthetics . Located in the East Village, Uluh features a curated menu spanning Cantonese, Shanghainese, and Szechuan flavors . We had a 6pm reservation and service was smooth, prompt, and attentive throughout. xiao long bao (XLB) - juicy, plump, flavorful broth inside; only wish they came with more crab tofu - soft tofu in a rich, mildly spicy sauce; comforting and warming boneless pork trotters - stew-style Szechuan spice with a fatty-satisfying richness; salty, bold, and great for tendon lovers -- though it could use a few more meatier bites teriyaki chicken & pineapple fried rice - served beautifully over a scrambled egg base, with big chunks of pineapple and chicken; sweet, savory, and satisfying The interior feels intimate yet spacious, with lots of large group-friendly tables -- perfect for catching up with friends over a refined twist on Chinese comfort food . Chinese cuisine is incredibly expansive -- spanning regional flavors, textures, and traditions -- but Uluh manages to serve a thoughtful and eclectic offering of them all. Can't wait to return and explore their fun lineup of Asian-inspired drinks and teas . read more
Uluh is a modern Szechuan-style restaurant that offers a wide selection of dishes on their extensive menu. The interior is clean and spacious, with lighting that perfectly highlights the food on the tables. We made a reservation for a Friday night and were quickly seated. Our orders were taken just as quickly as the food arrived. For the food, we ordered: - Brown sugar peking duck (small): A MUST TRY! The duck skin was perfectly crispy, and the fatty layer was removed. The dish came with wraps and traditional condiments that went beautifully together. - Crab tofu: Delicious and mildly spicy. It paired so well with rice. - Stir-fried fatty beef with cilantro: While tasty, this dish wasn't that unique. It resembled hotpot beef - Black truffle pork soup dumplings: The dumplings were good though some shells had perforated upon serving, causing the soup to leak out. I also didn't really taste the truffle. - Sauteed string beans: Great choice, simple and satisfying. I also tried the rose oolong tea with cheese foam, and it was so delicious! I loved the combination of the subtle rose-flavored tea and salty cheese foam. Paired wonderfully with the entire meal. tldr; uluh is a solid choice for szechuan food with the peking duck as their standout dish. I'll definitely be back! read more
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152 2nd Ave
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Are there gf options?
How can I reserve a table for ten people ? I cannot connect to you through the phone number.
I was able to fake do it very easily, even for today. There is a "reserve a table" option on their site. However..... it looks like an eight people maximum.
I would love to make reservation for dinner for this friday , Sept 10 for 2 people for 7pm?
You can actually reserve a table if you click on "reservations." Hope this helps.
Do you have a private dining room that may accommodate about 10 people on a weekday night?
Yes, we have a private VIP room that seats up to 10 people. Please call us for more information! (917) 261-5963
Do you accept reservations for two people?
Yes! Please call us during business hours
Do they opening for dining in now?
Yes! We have outdoor dining and limited indoor dining capacity based on NYC regulations.
Saw there are vegetarian options. Do you have vegan ones as well?
Yes, we have various vegan dishes on the menu.
Any photos of the menu?
Very cozy nice place , good portion size with tasty food
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