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    4.6 (657 reviews)
    Open 12:15 pm - 10:00 PM

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    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.

    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!

    Vibe
    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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    Sophia W.

    LOVED the crab tofu, such a good texture and flavor. The double-cooked pork was amazing, everything I wanted in that dish. Antidote is upscale and elegant, elevating Sichuan cuisine. The staff were all wonderful.

    Kungpao Chicken
    Alyssa D.

    I went for Galentines Day with my girlies and it was the PERFECT vibe. Low lighting, not super loud so it was a perfect "sex and the city" moment for us 4 to YAP the whole time. I really liked the apps here, but especially the cucumber salad. We also got vegetable dumplings that were pretty good and scallion pancakes (my personal favorite). I then ordered Kung pow chicken and got a side of rice. Overall meal was okay. TBH I was more into the apps. Entre was alright. No, the drinks are pretty expensive, but they do make them elaborately. I had gotten the Midterm which is vermouth, but also kind of had an amaretto-y taste to it. It's a strong flavor profile. My friend, however, got Kiku 101 and that SLAPPED. Perfect amount of sweetness without it going overboard. Overall, great spot. The place was a tad pricey, but hey that's Williamsburg. I forgot to take a picture of this, but I really appreciated how the menu let you know how spicy a dish was or how sweet or bitter a drink was.

    Golden fish fillet (salted egg fried fish)
    Cece L.

    So glad i finally got to try this place. Sichuan chili fried chicken: 4/5 The size and fry of it reminds popcorn chicken which I love. It's more light in flavor than I hoped, especially compared to the mapo tofu. Preferred the size of chicken pieces here over the one at Mountain House. Mapo tofu: 5/5 Delicious! Decently spicy and numbing. More so than Mountain House but equally good. Golden fish fillet: 4/5 Loved the flavor but it was mostly breading not fish. Would try the salted egg crab tofu version instead next time.

    Eggplant with red peppers
    Alana K.

    I came here recently with a friend for dinner. I'd had the Dongpo pork before and, once again, it was wonderful. We also tried a few other dishes: - bok choy: this was fairly plain- I believe it was steamed with garlic- but it was a good vegetable dish to balance out the richness of the pork - dandan noodles: these were good, but not as spicy as we were anticipating Everything came to our table extremely fast- probably within 5-10 minutes of ordering. However, the service was good and we weren't rushed out of the restaurant.

    Egg yolk lava bun
    Gab G.

    Walked in on a Friday at 5:45 and got lucky with a table for 2! My boyfriend and I shared: + Spicy cabbage + Garlic eggplant + Chicken soup dumplings + crab tofu + Egg yolk lava buns Standouts were the cabbage, eggplant and dumplings. Also loved the lava buns - reminded me of the salted egg yolk lava cake at the Kitsby. Will definitely be back!!

    Fish fillet in bean paste
    Alpine T.

    Re-review! I came here previously and was underwhelmed but I came back again and I understand the hype! Previous mistake was not ordering Sichuan dishes, which is an obvious mistake on my end when going to a Sichuan restaurant. I primarily ordered Sichuan style dishes, and they were amazing. Ordered - dan Dan noodles. A different type of noodle than traditional Dan Dan noodles, but the flavor was there. Strong and aromatic chili oil flavor coated the noodles nicely - lechan chicken. Cold appetizer dish with chicken soaked with chili oil. Super flavorful and spicy! - bean paste fish. Not sure the exact name of this, but wow this is amazing. A whole fish drowned in their chili sauce. I was ready to drink the sauce. Also hard to find at most restaurants so this was a nice surprise. Will come back to try more of their Sichuan dishes

    Vibe
    Melinda C.

    One of my favorite NYC meals - the crab salted egg yolk tofu lives in my head rent free. Every spoonful is the perfect bite over a bed of warm rice. My friends and I made a reservation for 3 on a Saturday at 12pm and the restaurant filled up quickly after we were seated. The caramel glaze eggplant was addictive! The smokiness of the tea smoked duck was full of umami, but I would probably order a different dish next time. Antidote's ambiance is cozy with natural elements like plants hanging from the ceiling and a brick wall bar. Servers were attentive and made sure our water cups were full. Highly recommend.

    Fish Blossom.
    Cindy Z.

    Oh, I'm obsessed with Antidote --it's no wonder everyone raves about this spot. They do get busy, so be sure to make reservations ahead of time. The restaurant is dark and moody with the aroma of Szechuan throughout. For drinks, my friend and I started off with the Unlocking Mandarin ($19) and Storm Cloud ($19). The fact that the mandarin came in a tea cup and cloud came in an orbit spinning cup already impressed us. The aesthetics of Antidote is well curated and detailed. Everything from their decor, drinks, and even the menu design. But the real star of the show is the food here. Everything looks so good that it was really hard to narrow down our picks, which means I'm already anticipating to return. Between the two of us, we ordered the Crab Tofu ($26), Sichuan Chili Fried Chicken ($26), and Fish Blossom ($34). Everything was fantastically cooked and left us wanting more. The crab tofu was a really unique dish and an absolute must order everytime. The salted egg sauce had me eating more rice than I normally would because it was so good. I loved the presentation of the fish blossom, which was still crispy even with the sweet and sour sauce. The chili chicken is a classic and definitely spicy, but everything was balanced well with rice. I don't think you can go wrong with any item on the menu. I need to go back already!

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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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    4.6(478 reviews)
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    Quick walk from the Borough Hall station…read more The restaurants is located a few steps upstairs from the signage and not the lower Chinese restaurant. Pork soup dumpling with juice inside 5/5 20 piece famous crispy pork dumplings on top of the drink of your choice. 5/5. Cucumber salad while crispy and cold it was a bit salty 4/5 Boba milk teas 3/5. Felt it was watered down and boba kinda hard. Service 5/5 Definitely would recommend this place. Great workers and service. Clean and fresh made.

    Food is pretty good. Noodles and dumplings are made fresh and you can tell the difference. Flavors…read morefor fried noodles are also excellent. However, the real negative here is the operations. It is a chaotic mess for the volume they are trying to do. It's not about adding more manpower, it's about streamlining. Tables are sitting empty while people are on the waitlist (not due to reservations), orders are going to the wrong tables, to-go orders are in disarray and have to be re-verified on multiple orders, and it takes a long time to get some water. The Yelp waitlist is useless here - wait was supposed to be 5-10 minutes and it turned into almost 40. All this could have been avoided with more planning, better organization, and training. Kitchen staff doing their job well. Front of house needs work.

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    House of Joy - Chicken feet

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    We've been trying g to expand our horizons for Chinese food. House of Joy was recommended by Eater…read moreNY. The place was packed on a Wednesday at noon. We shared a big table, which added to the authentic feel of the place. The staff were nice. The carts were copious. They serve the greatest hits. The preparation is a bit different from other dim sum restaurants in the area. This just highlighted the deliciousness of the dishes. We worked our way through the greatest hits. Standouts were the clams in black bean sauce and pork chops. Has fried tofu skins filled with ground shrimp for the first time. The food was uniformly excellent. A great find, hiding in plain sight. Will definitely return.

    One of the only large dim sum places still left in Chinatown but a bit overhyped by social media…read more As such, lines can get long on weekends and holidays but on a late afternoon weekday, no wait at all. Expect dim sum carts going around the restaurant and abrupt and slightly annoyed service from some. Despite the fact that there are a lot of staff in the establishment, it was surprisingly hard to get their attention. Again par for the course in Chinatown. We were placed at a table with five men enjoying their meal but they left in the middle of our stay and we largely ignored each other so it was cool. As you can imagine, the atmosphere is nothing special so come for the food. The dim sum was fine for someone who's not a dim sum snob (moi): Dumplings, turnip cake, and sesame balls. They come in various sizes... but most things weren't considered "small."

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    Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings - East Village

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    Solid sit-down spot for Southern Chinese cuisine, perfect for sharing with friends or family…read more Walking in, I was immediately surprised by how spacious and lowkey luxurious the interior felt. Service was a mixed bag: despite staff not being the most attentive, dishes came out pretty fast. Now let's talk food. The xiao long bao are a must. The broth inside is rich, savory, and super satisfying. Definitely don't skip the Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings or the Crab Meat & Pork Soup Dumplings. They're pure comfort in dumpling form! The Braised Beef Noodle Soup also hit hard: hearty, flavorful, and exactly what you want when you're craving something warm and cozy. Not in a soupy mood? Try the Pan-Fried Pork & Crabmeat Buns for crispy bottoms and rich fillings. & shoutout to the bok choy for being tasty and doing its job... yes, it delivered the fiber we desperately needed to fix vacation constipation. All in all, a great place to eat well, share generously, and leave very full and very happy. Highly recommended.

    I can see why this place is so highly recommended. I was extremely impressed and satisfied with the…read moredifferent dishes our group ordered and the price we paid. The soup dumplings were delicious and need for first timers. I was blown away on how the taste was salty enough, juicy enough, and the perfect mouthful. We also ordered the pan fried dumplings and shumai dumplings. All were perfect with the vinegar/soy sauce dip. We ordered the beef soup with noodles, crispy noodles with meat, and stir fry noodles with beef. It was delicious and perfect. The noodles were perfectly cooked and chewy. The tea was warm and perfect for the New York cold weather. Our servers were very friendly and checked in on us every so often. 10/10

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    哇!我吃饱了! The scallion…read morecake was aight -- ode oily, to the point where the grease muted the flavor of the onion itself Xia Long Bao was super good tho, wrapper could benefit from being a little thinner but the actual soup itself was incredibly rich and balanced. The duck dumplings go BONKERS fr -- though I'm not the biggest fan of the gummy rice wrappers on dim sum, the actual duck meat itself was nothing short of mesmerizing. The small cubes of meat were incredibly tender and maintained the perfect ratio of fattiness to flesh, all enveloped in a rich brown sauce. Oh the goddamn Jiu Cai Jiao dumpling was a sleeper pick --, the succulent shrimp was starkly contrasted by the eye widening bright freshness of the chives. Like biting into a rain forest. The general Tso (yeah I ordered gtao suck me, it balances the other fresher and or spicier dishes well when eaten in tandem) was absolutely incredible -- the chicken was primarily breast meat and still managed to be succulent, while the breading itself was paper thing and crisp. The sauce had the perfect cornstarchy goopiness and was packed with fresh ginger and garlic. Highly recommend.

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    Mito - Salmon, Tuna, Scallop, and Eel nigiri

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    Went here on a Thursday night to catch up with some friends. I'm not really a big sushi person, but…read moreI've been giving it more of a chance lately. The ambiance is calm and cozy -- definitely a good spot whether you're grabbing a couple drinks, a quick bite, or sitting down for a full dinner. I ordered the Joker roll, and that's where things started to click for me with sushi. The tuna and avocado paired with the spicy red sauce really made it stand out -- honestly tasted great and something I'd get again. Also had the Mongolian steak with rice, which was another highlight. Presentation was fire -- it comes out still heating on a hot platter, which makes the whole experience feel elevated. Flavor matched the presentation too. Service was solid overall, no real issues there. The only downside was with a deal they were advertising ("3 for $33"). It was shown on their website and even posted outside the restaurant, which was actually one of the main reasons we chose the spot. When we tried to use it, we were told they weren't honoring it that night and that the deal had been causing them to lose money. I understand adjusting pricing if something isn't working, but if that's the case, the promotion should be removed or clearly communicated ahead of time. Having it still advertised and then not honoring it was frustrating and took away from the experience. Overall: good food, nice vibe, and a solid option in Brooklyn -- just make sure to double-check any deals before going.

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