I came here with some folks and the food was surprisingly amazing. On a busy evening, many places…read morein Flushing required a reservation or had long wait times, but Szechuan Mountain House, perfectly didn't have a long wait so we went to check it out. Starting off, the numbing szechuan chicken was my least favorite of the dishes - the pieces of chicken were really tiny and there were a lot of peppercorns. I wish they made the pieces of chicken slightly larger as it was irritating to slowly pick it out towards the end of finishing it. Now, what went well were the stone pot with the fish. Normally not a huge fan of fish, so if I can enjoy eating fish a place has done well in preparing it. The soup was really flavorful and everyone at my table enjoyed it. The sweet and sour pork was also nice. The breading was crispy and the sauce had a nice tangy flavor to it and the texture was interestingly satisfying. The grilled beef ribs and bao buns were one of my favorite. The beef rib was very tender and went well with the buns and condiments that were provided.

Szechuan mountain house is one of the original Szechuan restaurants to open in downtown flushing…read more It continues to draw in a sizeable crowd due to its strong reputation. I've dined here with my family twice and in the most recent occasion, we came with no reservations around 2:30pm on a Sunday. All the tables were taken as they just opened at noon so we had to wait a bit. Their menu / iPad ordering system was simple to navigate and quick to place. Our table was started off with their spicy pickled cabbage, which was super addicting. I love how the spicy oil was so flavorful and the cabbage was soft and just slightly tangy. We ordered 5 dishes for our party of 5: the la-zi chicken, stir fried cabbage, grilled beef ribs, beef and mushroom bibimbap and mao xue wang. My favorites were the la-zi chicken as the diced chicken was super crispy and flavorful. The spice level and numbingness was just the right amount. Next comes the beef and mushroom bibimbap, which is mixed and served at the table. The flavors were more soy based and was very balanced. The stir fried cabbage was cooked well but the pork in the dish was extremely salty. The grilled beef ribs came with steamed baos, similar to peking duck. I enjoyed the experience and presentation but the dish was a bit boring. Toppings included a spicy hot sauce, cucumbers and scallions along with the sliced beef that was individually torched at the table. Lastly the mao xue wang is a traditional stew featuring offals and blood curds. This one had duck blood, tripe, and intestines. I was extremely disappointed by this dish as I was expecting some tofu and small pork intestines but it didn't have either. The tripe and intestines were very crunchy, wherwas the duck blood was silky and soft. The flavor was very basic mala stew and had a ton of red chili peppers. Overall I had a decent meal at Mountain house but can't help but wonder if I ordered the right things since not everything was as good as I hoped. I will mostly likely return to give their other menu items a try.

Placed a large order for pick up to bring to my cousin's house for a little dinner party. The food…read morewas prepared very fast and they were super generous with all the plates, utensils, and even the fortune cookies. The best dish of the night was the Dry & Sautéed Fresh Fish w. Dry Red Pepper! The spice level is 10/10 with the fish perfectly fried.

Food is a bit greasy, but very delicious! Not as spicy as I would have liked though. There's…read morecomplimentary hot tea which is lovely ! My favorite dish was probably the eggplant. Super flavorful! Service was great too and prices are reasonable. The restaurant is nice for dining in.

Great atmosphere. Crispy delicious duck and shrimp and peas. I recommend getting the duck!read more

Arrived in NYC hungry and this was the first spot we tried in Flushing…read more Different from traditional Chinese and each dish we ordered has different flavor to it. A must try for everyone. The restaurant has traditional southeast Asian furniture which was nice and service was super quick too. Here is what we ordered: Smoked pork neck Chinese broccoli Braised eel Beef dish Soup dumplings Salted egg squid I highly recommend this place is you are looking for a different experience than your "go-to traditional Chinese food.

Went to Red Sorghum twice, both for date nights with the hubby, and both times we really enjoyed…read morethe service, ambiance, and most of all their food. We went a second time because our first experience was so good that we wanted to try their other dishes, and now after the second time, we can't wait to return for a third. We definitely need to return with a bigger group the next time we go so that we can try more of their dishes! Our second time there, we had the "Night Market Chow Fun" and the "Chongqing Braised Beef." Both were excellent! Probably my favorite Chow fun now and the Chongqing braised beef was so tender and had all the szechuan tingly spices that open up your taste buds and sensories. We LOVED both dishes. It had the 3 chili pepper sign and the server warned us that it was very spicy, and IT WAS -- in all the good ways. May not be for the faint, though, so be careful. Not sure if they can adjust the spiciness. We enjoy their "film set" ambiance, giving it a cooler dining experience than your normal authentic casual space -- adds some flare for a date night or for friends. MUST RETURN FOR MORE!

Since moving to LIC, we've been trying to explore more neighborhood spots, so we stopped into Red…read moreSorghum for lunch. The ambiance and decor are beautiful, definitely a great date-night spot or somewhere to go with friends. They were understaffed when we visited so service was a little slow. We ordered the century egg claypot (6/10), lucky coin tofu (9/10) and brown rice (which you have to order separately, a little annoying). The claypot was unique but not super flavorful, although my hubs loved the texture of the egg. The portion was HUGE so we'll have leftovers for days! The lucky coin tofu was the standout. It was tangy, spicy and packed with flavor. I'm glad we tried Red Sorghum but I'm not sure it'll become a regular spot for me.

The food here is amazing,flavorful and tasty,the service here is amazing everyone is attentive…read morehere,our server was very nice as well. as for ambiance it was so nice,the place is so pretty,i definitely recommend!! make reservations since it does get packed here! minimum 2 people to make a reservation!!

yummy food, just make sure you have an appetite for spicy foods or this place is not for you!…read moremy family and i were seated at a small table given we walked in without a reservation. they were kind enough to offer us a larger table after we had settled in, but declined. they were quick w service and always made sure to refill our waters. best dishes were the green beans and kung pao. I would skip the tripe.

Met my friend who recommended this place…read more So good! I definitely will be back. We got the watercress with enoki, shrimp noodles and the crab soup dumplings. Everything was perfect. Perfectly flavored not too salty and just yum. Waitress was super nice and helpful. Kept checking in on us. Ambiance was pretty spacious inside since I have seen from outside but pretty comfortable inside.

Came here for my brother's birthday. At first it seemed nice, they put out a sign for him and we…read moregot a nice long table for my family. Then the server Bill, started acting like a used car salesman. He said he would give us a sake cause it was his birthday, but didn't tell us we were going to get charged for it. Also before my brother got there, he said that since it was his birthday, he would bring out a "banana boat" which was just 5 scoops of ice cream and some cut up banana. When we got the bill he not only charged us for both, but that banana boat was $30! When we asked about it, he argued with us saying that he didn't tell us the price of every single thing that we bought... very rude. We also tried to order two orders of regular soup dumplings and two orders of the truffle. He kept rushing our order, and then tried to change our order to four orders of the truffle. We weren't sure if we would like it yet, and kept pushing back but he wouldn't take no for an answer (that being said the truffle was good, but I'm definitely a purist and preferred the regular soup dumplings). We also ordered the kau fu but it was not good, and tasted too much of five spice. The cha cha mien was fine, but a bit small and a little bland. The rice cakes were good, but the rice cakes were not al dente enough for me. We also got the fried rice, which was fine, but nothing to write home about. Finally we got a fried tofu dish which was good and had a lot of tofu in it. Overall, this server ruined our experience. The food is fine, but there are other Shanghainese restaurants in the area and would visit those over this place.

Tai-er inside Tangram mall is spacious, and the service is always good... Their signature…read moresauerkraut fish is the main reason to go, fish taste fresh and crunchy, while pickled vegetabless are sour, crunchy, with addicting texture .. Soup base is complex with Sichuan pepper and different spices, spicy and numbing but still very flavorful... The beef and dumplings are also good, and their rice is surprisingly fragrant with an awesome texture.. Even though I am trying to avoid carbs, hard to resist it.

If you love bold, spicy flavors , @taier_na is definitely worth checking out !…read more I really enjoyed how authentic everything tasted--from the rich, mouth-numbing Szechuan peppercorns to the perfectly balanced heat in every dish. Every bite was packed with flavor, and you can tell the food is made with care. My favorites were Wok Seared Black Pepper Beef and Cumin Lamb that had just the right amount of kick. I also love the Truffle Fried Rice where the Truffle flavor is pungent. Whether you're already a fan of Szechuan cuisine or looking to try something new, this restaurant is a great place to satisfy those spicy cravings. I'll definitely be coming back to explore more of the menu! Featured : - Cheesy Spicy Shrimp - Wok seared Black Pepper Beef - Cumin Lamb - Chongqing Spicy Crispy Chicken - Truffle Vegetarian Fried Rice

Came back to this place after almost a year because I was really craving their Chong Ching. The…read morefood quality has really gone downhill, and the place felt almost empty, there were only two tables occupied, including us. We ordered shak trak, gyuma, shogo katsa, and Chong Ching. Honestly, it was pretty disappointing. The potatoes were sour and didn't taste fresh. The shak trak had a weird taste and was partly cold, like it had just been reheated. The gyuma was okay, but nothing special. The Chong Ching was also disappointing, and the portion size seemed smaller than before. The customer service wasn't great either, no one checked on us during the meal, and our water wasn't refilled unless we asked. Overall, the experience just didn't live up to how it used to be.

Nangma has some amazing Tibetan food & if you haven't tried Tibetan food, you're doing yourself a…read moredisservice! My friend & I ordered the Dan Dan noodles, Chong Qing chili chicken, spicy fish fillet with tofu, & tingmo. Dan Dan noodles- definitely pass on this, I am not sure why my friend got it to be honest. It lacked flavor. Chong Qing chili chicken- this, however, was absolutely fantastic. Do you know that it is a dry dish so it doesn't need noodles/rice/bread with it. Spicy fish fillet with tofu- this was also really good and they gave a very generous amount, especially for the price. Tingmo- I definitely understand the hype with this item as it is quite unique. Do note that it does need dipping sauce so if you get a curry/soup (like the spicy fish fillet with tofu), dip it in that, and it is quite delectable. However, I feel that the texture of it changes quickly, so eat it while it's fresh and hot. All in all, Nangma is a very spacious restaurant with some solid food & great service. I'd come back!

Don't mind the angry faces that serve your delicious food. It's what makes it even better! The Mapo…read moreTofu, eggplant, string beans and fish!!! Amazing! Please keep the food spicy. All portions are made for sharing. Don't be an uncultured, person! Been coming here for about 5 years!

It's always been our favorite place to visit. Good food at a reasonable price. Service is okay.read more

A forgettable lunch I had here. It's not terribly bad but I can name a couple other Chinese…read morerestaurants I've had a better experience in. The restaurant is a few blocks from the main street of Steinway so it'll take a bit of searching. Going inside, the area is rather abstract. Pink flower wallpaper on one end and dry wall on the other, it's kinda off-putting but I didn't come here for the atmosphere anyway. Service was lukewarm, I got my order in but the two workers inside weren't too receptive and the menu itself is kinda barebones with most of their food being a bit more than I would like to pay for so I just settled on one order of Singapore Mei Fun. After waiting 10 minutes for my food to arrive, the Singapore noodles which are usually spicy were kinda salty but it was nothing a bit of duck sauce wouldn't fix. This one order cost $17 while not the worst Singapore Mei Fun...well technically it is, even though it's not horrible but I've had much better from other places for a stable price of $12. Yeah, a rather disappointing visit. Not the worst I've ever had but could be so much better.

We happened upon this spot after a workshop across the street, and were so pleasantly surprised by…read morethe unique flavors served up by this small local business. I got the wonton soup and pork juicy buns. The soup was different from other wonton soups with the addition of cilantro and some nice balancing flavors for the salt, and the juicy buns were your classic soup dumplings with a very nice rich sauce to dip in. The dandan noodles my friend ordered were maybe my favorite, they were the perfect level of spicy and so flavorful without being overwhelming. I'd go back just for my own plate of those. The service was quite fast, and it's a cute little shop that feels like a small town Chinese restaurant. Very reasonably priced as well. Some of my favorite Chinese food I've found outside of Lower Manhattan !