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    4.6 (677 reviews)
    Open 12:15 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Willie G.

    After water front walk near by, with some of the most incredible City views, we end our evening here. It's an upscale spot with a common touch, not an easy balance to maintain but they pull it off here. Fancy modern decor with friendly efficient service. Then food options are all shareable, and portions are generous. Everything we ordered was delicious, and beautifully presented. And to top it off, our server Vivian was an excellent host and cut out time in half by helping us order. Highly Recommend a visit

    Joann L.

    This place has been on my list for a while now but I never wanted to make the journey to Williamsburg to try it out but I decided to make the trek for my friend. We decided to do family style and everything came out really quickly. They do have match boxes in the front of this resturant as well for those who collect! -Fei-Hong Fries: These were pretty crispy and a cool take on regular french fries! -Crab Tofu: This was so good, highly recommend this dish. The crab flavor actually came through the tofu and the tofu was so silky. It went so well with rice. -XO Sauce with Prawns & Glass Noodles: This dish was also delicious - you can really taste the prawn flavors. Overall - super vibey resturant with solid good. Highly recommend checking out if you are in the area!

    Jo W.

    Nice, bougie Chinese spot in Williamsburg. My brother and SIL enjoy it here, and we had dinner together. We had scallion pancakes, tofu with century eggs, har gow, beef with green peppers, tea, some lobster fish, and a sour fish soup with peppercorn. It was all quite good.

    Ting Z.

    Conflicted about this place-- I'd heard such amazing things about it and I really wanted to like it but the food didn't quite match up with what I was expecting. The ambiance is nice and very roomy, clearly targeted towards a younger crowd. Presentation of all the dishes was good too. As for the food, I guess it's a good option if you're not used to traditional Chinese food and looking to try it? The flavors were definitely more catered to an American palate (as my sister put it, it felt like an American restaurant with Chinese dishes-- from the decor to the lack of complimentary tea or rice, menu was written only in English, vast majority of customers were non-Asian, none of which is /bad/, but if you're looking for a more traditional Chinese restaurant, Antidote isn't it). Onto the dishes-- the favorite hands down was the sliced pork with garlic sauce, which was beautifully plated and super flavorful. DongPo pork belly was very tender, just much sweeter than I'm used to. The green peppercorn fish had lots of numbing spice and the fish was very tender; it just wasn't as sour or spicy as I was hoping. Crab tofu was basically all yolk flavor and no crab flavor (not surprising, given how little crab they added). Sautéed pea shoots were very fresh and cooked well. Cocktail list is also super solid. Dessert was a let down-- we ordered the espresso crème brulee, which had absolutely no brûlée (tasted more like a vaguely coffee flavored flan).

    Kung pao chicken, bok choy with garlic
    Megan Y.

    Came here on a sunday evening at 6:45 PM with a reservation for 3, and were seated fairly quickly. The interior was very classy, but it was a bit loud. We ordered fei hong fries, crab tofu, duck fried rice, kung pao chicken, and bok choy with garlic. My favorite dishes were the crab tofu and the kung pao chicken. I enjoyed the flavors of the crab and egg yolk in the tofu, although the oiliness was a bit offputting. I found the chicken to be very tender and flavorful, although not as spicy as I'd like. I also really enjoyed the tenderness of the duck in the fried rice, and the mala of the fries. The bok choy was good too, but didn't stand out as much. Overall, it was pretty solid szechuan food, but a bit pricy for what it is.

    Crab tofu
    Corinna W.

    Crab tofu and dandan noodles were excellent! Looking forward to trying more items from Antidote.

    The ambiance is top tier.
    Jordan A.

    The ambiance is top tier, and the portions are big enough to order a few things and share. I went with a group of 4--we got 4 large entrées and 3 bowls of white rice, and everyone left full and satisfied. The spicy dishes are actually spicy and flavorful, so if you can't handle heat, don't ignore those labels--they're not playing. The vibe is really good too--super aesthetic but still feels chill. We went before a show at Baby's All Right and it was packed with people going to the same concert, which made it fun. Definitely a solid date spot or somewhere to spill tea with friends.

    Tea smoked duck
    Jeongmin H.

    Had a wonderful dining experience. First off, we had lots of last minute changes to our party and they were very understanding and accommodating. Secondly, loved the ambiance of the restaurant. Everything was very aesthetic. Lastly, food was amazing! Not a single dish that we didn't like. This is the kind of spot you'd wanna come with a larger group to order a bunch to try a little bit of everything.

    Crab Tofu, Eggplants with Garlic Sauce
    Emileen Y.

    I'm Chinese and from the San Gabriel Valley in Southern California so I know Chinese food and this place did it right. I made a reservation for 3 at 8:30 pm on a Friday night and it was definitely necessary. The wait for walk-ins was pretty extensive. The restaurant itself is super dark and pretty loud but that didn't matter to me once I started eating the food. To share, we ordered the dan dan noodles ($14.00), scallion pancake ($12.00), sichuan chili fried chicken ($28.00), crab tofu ($28.00), and eggplant with garlic sauce ($18.00). Everything was amazing. I would order everything we got again. The crab tofu was especially delicious. All the dishes were cooked perfectly and had so much flavor. I would definitely come back the next time I visit Brooklyn.

    Crab Tofu
    Erica W K.

    Delicious upscale Chinese food in Williamsburg! The place is beautifully decorated and it was quite busy when we went. We got three dishes and all of them were delicious: - Crab tofu: highlight! I highly recommend getting if you like crab, tofu, and salted egg yolks. The taste profile surprised me. The salted egg yolk gave a deep intense flavor to the dish. - Chili chicken: crunchy and flavorful, love how the batter wasn't too thick and the pepper was not too overpowering. - Sauteed green beans: deliciously cooked, the beans had good flavors and it paired very well with the chicken. Overall, I do think this place is worth the hype. It is definitely on the expensive side though. I would recommend the crab tofu!

    Crab Tofu
    Tansy W.

    The food is quite good here. Not sure it was worth the hour trek from where we live but a fantastic place for Chinese food if you live in the area. We loved the pig ears and crab tofu the best. The string beans and short ribs with chestnut were also pretty good. We were able to make a last minute reservation for 4pm on a Friday but didn't need it as it was almost completely empty.

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    Mehaa S.

    Solid sichuan food in williamsburg! Met up with some friends for lunch and got our usual assortment of mapo tofu, dandan noodles and green beans and they were all super solid 9/10 good enough to rival spicy moon I liked that the waiters didn't hover over us and let us enjoy our meal in peace as someone who does not prefer to be asked how my food is mid bite Also a moment for the decor, I loveddd this space, it was huge and airy and gorgeous with lots of natural light and tastefully placed plants. Definitely a trendy williamsburg spot but the food does not disappoint

    Chestnut Short Ribs Fish stew with fresh green peppercorn
    Stephanie L.

    We ordered the short ribs, numbing rib eye cubes, crab fried rice, green peppercorn fish stew, sautéed pea shoots, and pig ears appetizer. My favorite was the short ribs. It was fall off the bone tender and very flavorful. The fish stew was good if you enjoy numbing Szechuan peppercorn. I personally enjoyed the mushrooms in the numbing cube dish more than the rib eye because the mushroom had more flavor. The crab fried rice was mediocre and didn't really have a wok taste. The drinks were good! Overall I would come back if you're looking for good Chinese food in Williamsburg. It does get pretty crowded so I would recommend coming early or making a reservation.

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    Love the crab tofu! The bean paste fish was also delicious! The fatty beef was also mouth watering!

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    Amazing vibes!!!! Such good good and service. Will be coming back for sure. Go for a girls night out!

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    Food is gas, servers are the shit, food slaps tremendously. Cheapest prices for this type of quality, and trust, im broke.

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    great service, atmosphere and food. I love the har gow and cucumbers. Would recommend!

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    Best Dandan noodles I've ever had. Decided to try Antidote because of the great reviews and it did not disappoint.

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    Great ambience, excellent cocktails, friendly staff, delicious food, recommend the cucumber salad!

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    Is it possible to dine here alone at a small table or a bar?

    Yep, I've been here solo. But you still need a reservation if you plan on going peak hours.

    Does anyone know if they use peanut oil a lot or if any? I want to go but my friend has a peanut allergy

    They got vegetable oil, and you can tell them that your friend have peanut allergy

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