By Antidote is the sister restaurant of Antidote (go figure haha) & is just as good- I'm glad to see that that business is great as well (as it should be)! I'm not sure exactly what the differences are between them or the menu at that but I'm sure they're both great. If anything I think this menu has some fusion dishes as I don't recall seeing a century egg with burrata cheese in the Antidote menu haha. My friend & I ordered the beef (I'm forgetting exactly which dish) & the fried rice. Both were great but surprisingly my favorite part of the beef dish were the mushrooms incorporated in it. The fried rice complemented it well & the portions were great. I'll 100% be back- whether it's here or the original Antidote :). read more

By Antidote - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

One of the worst dining experiences I've had in NYC. Our group of five had a 6:00 PM reservation. The moment we arrived, we were told there was another reservation for the table at 8:00 PM. Fine. But by 7:00 PM--only one hour into dinner--the staff started rushing us. A server tried to clear plates that we were still eating from, and minutes later another staff member who appeared to be a manager came over to push us along again. The entire experience felt incredibly uncomfortable. We were constantly being watched and pressured to leave, while other tables that arrived around the same time were left alone. By about 7:10 PM, we felt like we were being forced out before we had even finished enjoying our meal. To top it off, a mandatory 20% gratuity was automatically added to the bill. Normally I have no problem tipping for good service, but being rushed through dinner and treated like an inconvenience made that charge feel undeserved. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a relaxed meal, this is not it. No matter how good the food might be, the service completely ruined the experience for us. read more

Wanted to start off by saying i LOVED Antidote in Brooklyn and LOVEDDD Nemesis even more (rip, she was so yummy while she lasted) By Antidote was a little disappointing unfortunately. Space is fine, not too loud, it seemed like there was a lot of staff on floor but at the same time felt like there was no service? Everyone was still nice but the vibe just felt slightly chaotic/disorganized. We were initially intrigued by the century egg burrata. It was fine, a bit salty. It looks like it used to be actually pieces/bites of century egg but maybe a certain demographic wasn't vibing with it as much. We didn't mix it at first and there was at least someee distinction between the ingredients but then the waiter came over and told us to mix it. We sadly hated it even more after ~ it was just so mush, all singular texture. Food wise, it just didn't hit as much as their sister restaurants. Everything was fine, just felt a little lacking. 3/5 prawns were raw which was a little sad. Was hoping the Crab Fried rice would be good because LOVED it at Nemesis but... where did the crab meat go?? Would def recommend just making the trip down to Brooklyn for Antidote instead! read more

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Incredible dinner with a unique twist on every dish! Every dish was seriously exploding with flavor and i wish i could've ordered the whole menu. The century egg & burrata was a must get and was perfectly complimented by the sweet fried bread. The new to menu item short ribs were delicious and we even used the sauce on the rice because it was so good. Don't go home without ordering the egg custard lava buns for dessert. I might have to go back and JUST order those they were so good. Our server Louis was incredibly helpful with all his recommendations and helped guide us to the perfect order. Can't wait to come back! read more

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If you thought Antidote in Williamsburg was good, their runner up concept in Flatiron will have you questioning if you understood the potential of Sichuan food. Turns out none of us except the chefs behind these delicious, revelatory dishes here did. Of course there's standard fare like salted yolk tofu or deep fried tilapia cooked to perfection, but have you heard of combining century egg with burrata cheese? Or truffled mushroom stuffed ravioli with szechuan chili oil? My tastebuds were beyond ecstatic here. I'm taking a look at their menu online and it seems they don't have the most updated version that I saw at their restaurant up. They added many new cocktails and dishes since my last visit, and both drinks and food are still so good. Standouts to me include their famous burrata with century egg, which seemed kind of gimmicky but is a delicious and amazing entry point for anyone new to eating century egg. I prefer eating this with white rice over the fried cruller they serve it with. The truffle ravioli has a nice al dente bite and is bursting with flavor. The fish blossom, okra salad, salted yolk tofu, and prawns with glass noodles and XO sauce are dishes I will also be thinking about for a long time. On their new cocktail menu, they note the level of sweetness and ABV of each drink, which is such useful information to know! I like my drinks less sweet, and now I can just refer to their legend to know which drinks to order. Their bar program is excellent so I don't think you can go wrong, but when in doubt, the servers here seem pretty knowledgeable on all the dishes. The decor is understated and classy, and the prices match (as in, they're kind of high but apropos for Flatiron). My only point of contention might be that they enforce a strict 90 min time limit for a 2 top, which didn't feel excessively rushed since their kitchen is fast and our dishes came out soon after we ordered. But for the amount of food and drinks we ordered, we wish we could have lingered for at least 2 hours. My burden to bear is having the luxury of dining out constantly and I've grown jaded of most restaurants, which tend to blur together. By Antidote is one of the rare spots that actually stands out, and it's incredible they keep updating their menu with exciting additions so I can keep returning for a different experience each time. read more

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The century egg burrata is truly a standout dish - it's unique and delicious, but definitely not for someone who dislikes century egg. The chili oil was a great add. The staff were super flexible and seated my friend first (i was 15 min late bc i went to the wrong location) and they were friendly and prompt. it's a dark, cozy spot and great for catching up with a friend. my only complaint is that the stools we sat on weren't very comfortable and my butt was sore afterwards. read more

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We LOVED the century egg with burrata and fried dough sticks. A little spicy but so creative and so delicious! Would order this a million times over again. Sadly didn't love the remaining items, which included crab and pork soup dumplings, glazed eggplant, tea smoked duck fried rice, and steamed whole fish. The soup dumplings were fine though didn't taste as good as most places (eg chi, Jiang Nan, etc). Although the fried rice was done well, i thought the fish was a tad overcooked and the eggplant way too fried and sticky. That said, would return to try some of the other items on the menu since it looked very interesting. read more

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A bit more of an Americanized Chinese taste Must try: - Green pepper beef (favorite but it's Szechuan spice) - Century Egg with Burrata - Egg Custard bun Braised pork with mustard green was decent but not 100% extraordinary. Eggplant had a nice texture, which was crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The flavor is on the sweeter side, which makes it tastes like orange chicken. I would skip. Duck fried rice was a bit dry and the flavor was a bit on the bland side. Skip as well Service was amazing! Resy isn't hard to get! read more

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TL;DR Version/Recommended dishes: Century with Burrata, Numbing Cubes, Mala Beancurd, and Fried Cauliflower. Very mildly spiced, but decent Sichuan. Maybe stick with the small plates? I was at this unique Szechuan/Sichuan spot a good while back, as with many of my more recent reviews, with a medium-sized group. It was during the time when there was still a soft opening menu, so hopefully, things have changed a bit. The space is dark and red, similar to an extent to the good but pricey Nemesis, which was this address's previous restaurant. By comparison to that spot, I found the food a lot more worth it at Nemesis, as while they made unique, somewhat pricey Thai food, the options were also very well-flavored. Compared to some of the other Sichuan spots, I found the food, at least for the one chili options, to have lighter mala flavors than expected and, in general, less flavored. Similar to the aforementioned Nemesis, the menu started strong. Our shared appetizer was the excellent Century Egg With Burrata Cheese for $18, with roasted pepper and fried dough, or rather youtiao. The burrata added a unique creamy texture and reduced some of the funk associated with the century eggs. When mixed, it had more of a dip consistency compared to the usual century eggs with pepper you find in most Sichuan spots, so I guess that's why it's paired with the youtiao. Even as someone who likes the funk from pidan, this was a tasty interpretation. As an extra appetizer, I added the Mala Shredded Beancurd for $12, with cucumber, carrot, cilantro, onion, and peanut. This was the most standard of all the plates, and there was a decent amount of beancurd, which had a slightly hard texture. The peanuts, along with the vegetables, added some crunch, and there was the mild and typical amount of mala in the dish overall. This was standard, but good. My favorite of the main dishes was, unfortunately, the most expensive one. This was the $35 Numbing Cubes with premium ribeye, mushroom, dried chili, and peppercorn. As per the description, this had the most "ma" of any of the dishes, with a pleasant amount of numbness. The ribeye was very tender, and the mushrooms were meaty. The dark lighting made it a bit confusing to pick out the meat from the mushrooms, but I didn't mind eating either of them more. This was pricey but tasty. There was also the Stir-Fried Cauliflower for $18 with pepper and garlic. This was the only dish we ordered that had two chili peppers listed. The dish looked spicy, and it was at a medium level. The vegetables retained a nice bit of crunch, and the roasted garlic added nice flavor. This was good but small, though expected for that price point in that neighborhood. Last of the more Szechuan dishes was the forgettable $26 Green Peppercorn Fish Stew, also with 1 chili. There was plenty of tender fish, but that was the only part I liked. The sourness was there, but the spices were lacking, and in this case, I don't even mean just chilies here. Usually, this is a very complex and delicious broth which I happily drink, but I found this too one-note, even as someone who likes sour foods. The rest of the dishes were less Szechuan. The Crab Tofu for $26 with salted egg yolk and crab paste was alright. I liked the texture of the tofu as it was firm but still silken, but there wasn't much crab or crab flavor. There was also plenty of salted egg, but not too much to make it a bit gritty. I think they could honestly advertise two versions, with one being vegetarian for $8 or so less sans crab, and have a good version of salted egg yolk tofu. The $28 Braised Pork Belly With Mustard Greens was good. The pork belly texture depended a bit on the piece, with some of them being a bit tough, while others were fatty and nice. I prefer a bit more texture for mustard greens, but they were still nice. Last was a rice dish, which we ordered as dishes don't come with rice. This was the Tea-Smoked Duck Fried Rice for $18 with shredded duck, onion, and egg. The rice had a good wok hei, and there was a bit of duck in there, and the dish had only a mild duck flavor, so it didn't feel too worth it. I usually don't recommend Cafe China much anymore, but their version blows this place out of the water, not to mention the best one at Hupo. For a restaurant advertised as Szechuan, I wish the flavors were bolder. This almost felt more American Chinese outside of the price point. It's not for me, but I can see why others like it. read more

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It's partly my fault for coming here on the first day of Chinese New Year. The restaurant was so chaotic and poppy-red, it was like being at an Asian SantaCon. But also, the food was just okay--while the prices and portions were at oil vs. water odds from each other. - Century Egg with Burrata Cheese: Interesting idea, lackluster delivery. You get neither the sharp pungency of century eggs (because of the burrata) nor the pleasant acidity of the burrata (because of the century eggs). The result is a just-okay dip that feels like bad Turkish fusion. Oh, and only serving two tiny pieces of yu tiao (and needing to pay extra for more) for a party of four is just ridiculous. - Numbing Beef Cubes: Not nearly juicy or spicy enough, but fine as a saucy meat stir-fry. - Green Peppercorn Fish Stew: Oof, no. If you've ever had a taste of real suan cai yu, don't bother ordering this unless you want to make your Waipo cry. No green peppercorn (the real kind), no dried chilis, no tofu, no ginger + barely any preserved mustard greens + barely any konjac knots = Asian F. All served in a bowl small enough to see the bottom. Real suan cai yu comes in a bowl big enough to swim in--even for a party of one. - Fei-hong Tiger Prawn: Not bad. Tasty. Order this. - Salted Egg Nian Gao: A CNY special, but why is beyond me. It was not sweet, which is how traditional CNY nian gao should be. The salted egg batter was overwhelmingly clingy after a while, like a toddler who won't let you pee in peace. And the whole thing was blander than celery in water. - Mustard Green Fried Rice: Pro tip - If you name a dish after a specific ingredient, it should feature that ingredient prominently. There was about 70% onions in this dish, 10% dark preserved mustard greens (even though they should be fresh)--and 100% disappointment. I think there was some egg too, but who even knows? Drink-wise, By Antidote is at least on par with its much better sister restaurant in Billyburg. My Tai Chi was interesting and flavorful. Too bad the solid offerings weren't the same. So if you like paying inflated prices for medium portions of mid Americanized Chinese food, definitely come here. For real Sichuan fare, follow any gaggle of rich 21yo Mainlanders that are all over the island. read more

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Really great fusion dishes. My favorite was the burrata - the creamy cheese blended well with the savory flavors from the preserved egg and the spicy and numbing chili oil. Great with the fried dough alongside. The ravioli was also delicious - savory and with a nice aromatic blend of seasonings. The mapo tofu was pretty standard, pretty comparable to other Sichuan restaurants - it's nice that it's vegetarian by default. I didn't try the duck fried rice, but my partner enjoyed that as well. The bill came to $115, but we definitely ended up over ordering - we took home almost all the mapo tofu and the fried rice. The prices were reasonable for basically two meals worth of food. read more

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Came here on a Wednesday night and was quite packed but there's plenty of seating. The inside is beautifully decorated with dim lighting. I love the Williamsburg Antidote and this one did not disappoint! We started with the egg with burrata and it did not disappoint but you must get the fried dough to go along with it! For the mains we got the kungpao chicken which is a huge portion and absolutely delicious with the perfect amount of spice. The prawns were also cooked perfectly and sit on top of glass noodles that paired perfectly. The absolute must get though is the duck fried rice, it was an absolute standout! Would absolutely come back! read more

By Antidote - Egg burrata with fried dough - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Such delicious fusion Szechuan food in a modern, chic environment! I love Antidote in Brooklyn so I was really excited to try this new restaurant and it lived up to my expectations :) The standout was the century egg with burrata and homemade chili oil served with youtiao (fried dough). It was by far my favorite dish of the night and I would come back just for this! We also got the tea smoked duck fried rice and the spicy boneless pork trotters, which were both good but I would love to try more of their other dishes next time. They are doing a special Lunar New Year menu right now with some fun dishes I'd love to try. Our server was also very kind and patient! Overall, loved my experience here and will be thinking about that century egg burrata dish for a while! read more

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Food, presentation, and overall vibe were pretty good. However, the experience was unfortunately ruined by the service. First of all, the air conditioning barely seemed to be working. The space felt stuffy and hot inside, even though it wasn't even 70 degrees outside. The main issue was how rushed and uncomfortable the dining experience felt. We were told in advance that our table was reserved until 8 PM, and our reservation started at 6 PM. We arrived right on time as a group of 5, ordered 5 drinks and 5 dishes, and spent a decent amount. By around 7 PM, we had finished most of the food and were simply chatting and finishing our drinks & food. However, multiple waiters repeatedly came over every few minutes asking whether we were done. It honestly felt awkward and rude, especially considering we had only been there for about an hour. My friends and I were just trying to enjoy dinner and conversation, but instead we felt watched and pressured to leave the entire time. We ended up leaving around 7:10 PM because the atmosphere became so uncomfortable. Multiple waiters came over checking on us, followed by a lady repeatedly watching what was left on our table not very nicely. It really made us feel unwelcome and rushed out before our reserved time was even over. Also, the automatic 20% gratuity felt excessive for a party of 5 -- especially considering the level of service we received. Overall experience is pretty disappointing. read more

Overall decent but I'd say the experience, space, and food - BK location still much better! Stand out dishes - Crab Tofu, Sichuan Cold Noodle. Both flavor were on point. Feihong Prawn wasn't spicy for some reason and was better in BK. The last call for drinks was quite early I recall. read more

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By Antidote is such a beautiful, intimate dining location. I was brought here by my partner for my birthday and had SUCH an incredible experience. We started out with some jasmine tea to warm up from the crisis air outside. It was warm and packed with flavor and even came in a beautiful vessel. For appetizers we had: - century egg with burrata-- this was INCREDIBLE and a dish only at this location. It was creamy and packed with flavor from their homemade chili oil. I was a bit skeptical at first while ordering it but am so glad I did - Mala soup dumplings-- this was delicious, fresh, fragrant, and incredible comforting - tea smoked duck siumai-- this was also unique but packed will filling and very flavorful For our mains we had: - sichuan chili fried chicken-- definitely one of my favorites of the night. The chicken was perfectly cooked with a crispy exterior and soft interior. It had the right amount of spice without it fully taking over your palate - spicy cumin lamb-- another flavorful and spicy dish! It was actually the spiciest dish we got all night but was cooked so incredibly well and was mixed perfectly with some fresh veggies - crab fried rice-- a beautiful compliment to the spicy entrees we got. It was cooked perfectly and added a wonderful textural and salty component to the meal Every dish was thoughtfully prepared and absolutely delicious. The flavors were layered and satisfying, with that kind of execution that makes you slow down and enjoy each bite. I will absolutely be back!! read more

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The sister restaurant to Antidote in Brooklyn, and I think they did a great job! The inside is very moody and cool. We got the braised pork belly, glazed eggplant, and mapo tofu, which ended up being a lot of food for two people. It doesn't come with rice unfortunately, but everything tasted delicious! Even the cocktail that we ordered was amazing. I don't remember the name, but it was a baijiu cocktail. It was very balanced and not too strong. I love that baijiu is becoming more popular now! Even though they just opened, we didn't have any issues with our meal. The service was very fast and efficient! Only complaint I have is that they close very early for a Sunday. They close at 9PM, so last call was a bit before that. read more

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Had a res and was seated immediately. Restaurant itself had a nice atmosphere with nice staff. Food itself was okay in my opinion. The century egg spicy burrata was quite salty and a little strange in my opinion. The rest of the items were fine. read more

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When I heard that Antidote from BK is opening a sister restaurant in midtown, I was so excited. I went to try it out during dinner time and it did not disappoint. Per the recommendation of our server, we ordered the popular century egg with burrata cheese appetizer, that came with fried dough. I never thought I would try something like that given such an odd combination. I was so glad that I ordered it. The combination of spice and the texture made this dish a must try. It's the most memorable dish I had that night. The fried prawns is one of my favorite dishes at Antidote, and the one at by Antidote tastes the same. It's less oily than the version served at other Sichuan restaurants in the city and a lot more flavorful. Pok Choy with garlic was good. The dishes do not come with rice, so make sure you get some rice if you would like to balance out the meal. They have an interesting cocktail menu and a lot more dishes that look great. I cannot wait to return to try the other dishes at this convenient location off Park Avenue. read more

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We came here with a reservation as a party of 8, and it was a great experience. They fit us into a large booth, and we ordered a bunch of dishes to share. For those who can't handle or don't like spicy foods, the glazed eggplant and blossom fish were both delicious, sweet dishes that we really liked. For those who like spicy foods, the green peppercorn fish stew was the biggest hit. Everyone who tried it agreed it was mouth-numbing. The service was friendly and our food came out quickly. They were super nice about our birthday celebration and really helped make it a special day for us. I would definitely come back next time I'm craving Chinese food in the area! read more

We walked in on a sunday night and got seated pretty quickly. We order the spicy cumin lamb, lychee gulu pork, and crab tofu. The spicy cumin lamb wasn't gamey with a strong cumin taste. The pork was sweet and savory with the aroma of lychee and pineapple. The crab tofu was my favorite. It had a strong crab and nutty taste. Overall a great spot for modern chinese food. read more

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So glad that @antidote__nyc , one of my favorite Sichuan / Chinese restaurants in NYC, now has a location conveniently located in Manhattan! The century egg + burrata is a must order! Goes surprisingly well together instead of tofu read more

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Delicious Chinese food. Really enjoyed the fried rice, chicken, string beans, and especially the dessert. The hen was a bit dry and the tofu sand texture wasn't my jam, but still worth a try. Fun spot. Great hangout venue with good vibes and not overly loud or crowded. read more

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Filled my stomach and cleared my sinuses - totally underrated drink menu here. there were some absolutely gorgeous, creative, cocktails, incorporating ingredients like yogurt, clarified milk, wasabi, etc., that packed a punch making all $17 worth it - our waiter was so kind, and one of my dining mates described the drink that she was craving and he made something special for her. it was delicious, think a Szechuan spicy margarita. and he brought us fun rum shots to do with him. - the Szechuan fried chicken was so spicy and each chicken piece was crisped perfectly. they put in literally so many peppers though to make the dish look deceivingly large. - the Kung pao chicken elevated a classic. I could literally have licked the sauce off the plate. I recommend getting not the chili oil wontons to avoid flavor fatigue as they have such great plump regular dumplings. like truffle pork yummmm - to me the cucumber salad was whatever, but my table mates gobbled it up and thought that the strip cut style of a cucumbers allowed for increased surface area to carry the flavor. the dan dan noodles were chili forward but the sesame flavor rang on the bouncy noodles. - the burrata century egg!! totally the staple dish of the restaurant was so interesting. I loved the smooth cold cheese flavor with the green herby sauce balanced out by the chili oil. so many flavors and so many textures. really a unique special dish. read more

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Came during soft opening and loved it! So glad there's an offshoot of Antidote in Manhattan now! Started with the Spotlight cocktail, which was light and delicious, presented beautifully. Had to get the Flatiron-exclusive century egg + burrata dish -- super creative and a good app! The chili oil underneath is very spicy, beware. I wish this came with more youtiao. I had leftovers and took this home and ate it with sourdough though, and it was still delicious. Pork soup dumplings are good, nothing crazy. A little steep at $8 for 3. Dan dan noodles were delicious. I love salted egg yolk crab tofu, and the dish at By Antidote did not disappoint. The Slice Beef Chili Oil was a little too spicy for me, but my friend who grew up eating mala in the Xi'an area of China said it was very authentic. I liked the addition of cabbage and glass noodles. Overall, great ambience for elevated chinese food. Nice bar, good lighting for a date night. The only thing is they have a 1.5 hour seating limit, which felt a bit rushed, especially since we got so many dishes. I guess that's what it's like when a hot new restaurant opens in Manhattan. read more

By Antidote - Crab tofu and slice beef chili oil - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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I loved the original Antidote in Brooklyn, so I wanted to give this new spot a try. The interior is sleek and moody, but with good space. The food is also tasty. The wontons in chili oil were the spiciest version of this dish I've had, but the flavor was still good. Rice cakes with salty egg yolk and shrimp was savory and delicious. The service was a bit iffy. Everyone was very friendly, but the pacing felt a bit rushed. read more

Liked the vibe. Clientele was dressed so nice and seemed like trend setters. Food: Best dish - century egg with burrata. Every restaurant has that one dish and I think this is it. 5/5 Mala soup dumplings - it was different and I liked it. 4/5 Crab fried rice. It was good. Probably would have tasted the same without the crab. 4/5 Braised pork with mustard greens. 4.5/5 Boiled fish 4.5/5 read more

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Came here around Chinese new year and the vibe was incredible. To start, Got the mapo tofu and century egg with burrata which I was skeptical at first but it was DELICIOUS. Got the beef in chili oil and my vegetarian friend had delicious noodles. Although I'm a meat eater, it was a very vegetarian friendly place. Food came out fast and our waters were always filled. read more

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Delicious modern chinese fusion(?) food! Definitely not Chinese Chinese food, but interesting take on modern/fusion chinese. We ordered 7 dishes and it was just about the right amount. The service was great and ambiance was very calm even though it was a bar. Would recommend! read more

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Really awesome that Antidote opened a location in Manhattan. If you like the one in Brooklyn, this location is just as good. Service is great and food is solid. read more

the owners of antidote bring by antidote to flatiron! i found everything quite affordable. then again, i came for the soft opening, so i'm not sure if things are more expensive now. was skeptical of the burrata century egg but it works well with the youtiao on the side. their fish was super silky~. mala pork soup dumplings needed a bit more soup. the traditional vinegar sauce accompanying overpowered the flavor though they just give the option for the sake of tradition. everything ran on the saltier side but i was impressed by some of their creativity here! read more

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Wow the food here is awesome. Really excellent flavors and spice levels (not spicy just for the sake of spiciness). Loved the Century Egg with Burrata (must get, though wish it came with more Youtiao!), Mala Soup Dumplings, Dandan Noodles, Soft Shell Crab and the Eggplant...seriously everything we ordered I would be happy to eat again. We ordered all of this for two and it probably would have fed three. Docking a star because service felt a bit haphazard. After we ordered our server never appeared again and we constantly needed to ask for new plates. Additionally, pacing all felt a bit rushed. read more

This is the chicken Kung Pao. This was a Reddit recommendation. $24 and an extra $3 for a fairly small container of rice. I can't stand when they don't tell you about not coming with rice. For this price, I was expecting something amazing. And sadly no. First this is the worst chicken I've had. I think they use breasts instead of thighs and these were woody and chewy. Doesn't make sense to make the chunks that large. The sauce was too sweet and had far too many Sichuan peppercorns but not enough heat. Was it the worst Kung pao I've ever had? But at this price, this ain't it. I think if they just switch their chicken up, at least they'll be moving in the right direction read more

By Antidote - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I've been meaning to try Antidote in Brooklyn so I'm glad they opened By Antidote closer to me! I stopped by during their soft opening and had a great time! Started off with the century egg with burrata which I hear is a popular app. It was quite interesting to me to mix all the umami flavors of the century egg with the creaminess of the cheese and spicy/savoriness of the chili oil. I like the key was the chili oil because it really drove the show with its seasoning. The fried dough (油条) was chewy but wish it was warmer. The crab and pork XBL (蟹肉小笼包) packed good flavors but wish the dumpling skin was more thin. For mains, the fei-hong softshell crab (飞鸿软壳蟹) was delicious! Not only were the crab pieces nicely fried and well-seasoned, the chili peppers were also fried thoroughly that they felt like chips to me! Loved the generous addition of sesame and peanuts. The sliced fish in chili oil (水煮鱼) was solid. I liked how the fish pieces were pretty fresh. It came with a good amount of glass noodles, cabbages, and green onions. While I loved the spicy flavors, I missed the numbing from the peppercorns. So glad they offer peashoots because I was craving them all week. I loved how the straightforward garlic flavors helped balance the meal's spiciness. For drinks, the Spotlight was very tasty with its guava-forward flavors! I would have preferred my drink to be served in a smaller glass given the giant ice cube. Staff were nice and polite, but did miss one of our orders. Decor is cute with the fun graphics and dim lighting! Lots of potential of becoming a 5 for me! I look forward to coming back when they are fully opened! read more

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That Buratta dish fire. Everything else is Chinese staples but that dish was truly unique read more

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The food was absolutely delicious and full of flavor. Everything was fresh and beautifully presented. The service was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and very welcoming. I had a great dining experience and would definitely come back again. read more

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Had such a great experience here! The service was genuinely wonderful, everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel taken care of without ever being overbearing. Our food came out quickly and everything was delicious. The drinks were also amazing: well-made, flavorful, and some of the best I've had in a while. I live in Gramercy, and this is my new go-to spot. Perfect vibes, great menu, and consistently good service. read more

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Ambiance was spectacular and the food was equally fabulous. Everything from food to drinks were really good! Service was really good too. The only thing is portion sizes are very small so just keep that in mind before ordering read more

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Overall: 7/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 - By Antidote is far from your hole in the wall Chinese restaurant you'll find in Chinatown or Flushing. Despite the small and unassuming door front, the interior is quite cozy and dimly let yet modern and inviting. The decor and furniture speak classy yet modern Service: 10/10 - I had arrived about 20 minutes before the reservation and I was only 1 of a party of 5. The bar had open seating and when I sat at the bar, a waiter came over to offer me water while I waited. When the whole party arrived, we were promptly seated and our order was taken in a reasonable time. Food: 7/10 1. Century Egg with Burrata Cheese with Fried Doughstick. 9/10 - Definitely my favorite dish that we got. I can genuinely say I've never had a dish like this before. The century egg offered a creaminess and richness that when mixed together and spread on top of the crunchy doughstick brought a balance of textures that worked just right. The burrata cheese on top cancelled out the heat from the chili oil perfectly. 2. Sichuan Cold Noodle 5/10 - Pretty standard cold noodle dish. For the price, I would say your money is better spent elsewhere. Very spicy as the description says. Serving size leaves more to be desired. 3. Green Peppercorn Fish Stew 6/10 - The stew itself was very sour but the fish remained flaky and rich. There was quite a lot of boneless fish fillets in our bowl. Do not be mistaken, the peppercorn is not meant to be eaten! 4. Glazed Eggplant 6/10 - Very standard stir fried eggplant. Eggplant was very crispy on the outside and well sauced. 5. Sichuan Chili Fried Chicken 6.5/10 - Chicken was crispy and flavorful and not as spicy as it may look due to the abundance of fried chilis it sits in. There was more chilis than chicken in this dish which left more to be desired. 6. Braised Pork Belly with Mustard Greens 7/10 - Pork belly was flavorful and chunks of lean pork belly are chopped up and stir fried into the mustard greens which I liked. Definitely eat this with rice as the dish is quite salty. read more

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Shopon was a great host. The food was amazing. The dishes were all so flavorful. They had a nice spice level