The food is standard but good quality. Some of it is very authentically Chinese, like food I've had in China (but better quality meat). Some of it is more Americanized, so the place is actually perfect to go to in groups of people with varying comfort levels when it comes to Chinese cuisine. I personally love the sheng jian bao (生煎包)(crispy bottom steamed dumplings with a more fluffy skin than regular jiaozi/gyoza-style dumplings)! For me, it's expensive, but it comes with the location, and it isn't more expensive than other nearby restaurants. The place is clean, and cozy. For these reasons I would usually give 4 stars, but what really truly sets this place apart is the wait staff. They are so nice! I live in the building next door, so I come to Hui often with my two screaming kids (6yo and 2yo). The staff is so nice to them! One waitress speaks treats them like they're her own grand kids who desperately need to be fed and spoiled. She even feeds my 2yo with his fork and succeeds in getting him to eat broccoli (!!!), which I've never once been able to do myself. The rest of the staff is warm-hearted and happy, and always happy to see us, no matter how hungry (and therefore drowning in tantrums) we are. Love going here so much! 10/10 for service :D read more

I haven't had upscale Chinese food in a very long time so this was a good treat to have. Also, I don't think I've had a proper Chinese food in UES so I guess I was pretty excited. - Dry Sauteed String Beans - I love this dish so much and they make it very well here. The string beans are extremely crispy and flavorful. I wanted to keep the dried sauce afterwards. - Dry Pot Fish Fillet - Although this was extremely spicy, it was also extremely delicious. I thought the fish was very much the star and it reminded of the fried fish that I would always get in college which is a high praise because I think about that fish at least once a month. The fish was very crispy and also tender on the inside. I wish there was more fish as I feel like the pot had a lot of onions inside. - Taiwan Three Cup Chicken - I thought this dish was okay and can skip. Each chicken piece was a bit small and the sesame oil flavor didn't come through as much. Overall, great experience at Hui and I will be back! Also the servers there were so nice and had excellent music taste. We sat there for almost 4 hours talking and they never forced us to leave and even filled our waters. We are so grateful! read more

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4.0 / 5.0 You can easily eat Chinese food! The lunch set is very filling and great value. It comes with rice and soup, and you can choose from three types of soup. It's great that you can also adjust the spiciness! The toilets are spacious and there are plenty of seats, so you can even bring a stroller. read more

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Generally I love this restaurant. Lunch wonton soup sad since it's clear they've been sitting a while, so lukewarm and bloated, same w soup dumplings. Would happily order/eat everything else! Perfectly done beef/broc; pepper fish fillet. read more

Food was amazing, and I will definitely come back again! My order was ready quickly, and everything was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and provided excellent customer service from the moment I walked in. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the overall experience was great. I really enjoyed my meal and appreciated how fast everything was without sacrificing quality. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for delicious food and great service. I can't wait to visit again! read more

Note: Rating is for the area. Would be a 4 outside of there as it's still excellent with good quality throughout virtually all the dishes. I was at this Szechuan/Sichuan restaurant a while ago with a group as the host was going around to a couple different places and trying dishes for a reunion dinner. The staff was friendly and the food was overall very tasty being much better than expected and a whole lot better than the other Szechuan spots I've been to in the surrounding area. We soon got the Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles/Dan Dan Mian for $9.99 which were very tasty. There was a good amount of pork compared to most places, the noodles had a good chew to them, and the chili oil had both good fragrance and a kick but not too much. This was an excellent version of this dish and I would recommend it heavily. We also got some Soup Dumplings With Pork/Xiao Long Bao which came with six for $11 which I usually would not order in a Szechuan spot but these were pretty good. The meat inside was pretty flavorful and the soup had a bit of saltiness but not overly so, and they were nice and plump. The only real complaint is that the skin was a bit thick but overall, they were good and better than expected. The main reason we were here was to try their Peking Duck which is served in two ways and is either $38 for half or $76 for a whole. The first way was roasted which you find in other places and it was very solid. The meat was tender and well flavored and the skin was crispy. It wasn't as good as Golden Wuish or Jiang Nan but it was solid. The second way was in a duck soup which was lightly flavored with some goji berries and surprisingly large pieces of duck. I usually prefer the second course for this dish being salt and pepper duck bones but it's hard to complain when the portion of the soup was quite large and it is included within the pricing of said Peking duck. The Sauteed Cumin Beef for $29 was also very solid. The beef was a bit chunkier compared to normal where I usually find the pieces to be a bit thinner which added a different texture compared to normal and there was plenty of cumin. The chili flavor might have been slightly light though our host might have adjusted this. Another tasty beef dish was the Beef With Mushrooms for $25 from the house specials menu. The beef was a bit less tender but had plenty of pepper flavor and the mushrooms had a good flavor and texture. I would recommend this as well. For our Dry Pot/Mala Xiang Guo, we went with the Chicken for $21 which is the cheapest option which comes with potatoes, lotus root, onions and mushrooms. She had lowered the spice level which the restaurant definitely followed as the flavor was a tad light (which is not their fault then.) The meat was good as was the veggies and I wouldn't mind going back and getting the Dry Pot Fish Filet at normal spice. Speaking of Fish Filets, the Fish Filet With Black Pepper Sauce for $20 which came with bell peppers & onions was tasty. The sauce was flavorful and clung to the tender fish as per the other black pepper sauce with this one having a bit more corn starch likely. My least favorite meat option was the Ginger & Scallion Fish for $20 with bok choy. The portion was decent but the fish was bland but this was partially expected unfortunately. Rounding out the dishes were a few vegetarian ones. The best and a highlight in general was the Home Style Tofu for $17 which came with some vegetables in a brown sauce. The tofu had a fun texture with a firmness but also some chewiness and was cooked down nicely. The Baby Eggplant With Spicy Garlic Sauce for $17 was also solid with plenty of pieces of soft eggplant. Rounding out the dishes was the Dry Sauteed String Beans for $17 which were properly blistered and excellent as per virtually everything else. We ended the meal with Glutinous Rice Cakes With Brown Sugar which came with 4 pieces for $12. The brown sugar inside was molten and slightly sweet while the rice cakes were very lightly fried with a pleasant chewy texture. This was again tasty. I felt like I was a broken record throughout this review as I didn't have many complaints. Even for the better Szechuan spots, there's usually one or two dishes that aren't that good but for this place, the only dishes I disliked was not because they weren't prepared properly but rather the lighter expected flavors. Mid 4 for the quality throughout the meal even if there's spots in the city you can go to for better versions of some of the dishes. Would go back. read more

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Had the beef noodle soup it was amazing. The service was excellent. Highly recommend this place read more

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Fast, efficient and flavorful. Staff were kind and everything came out super quick. Prices were reasonable and portions fair. I really enjoyed their Fish Dry Hot! Lots of numbing and flavors coupled with the fried fish made for a delicious entree. read more

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I came here with my co workers for a staff dinner and everything was amazing and cooked to perfection. It was my first time having some of the foods and it was delicious. The lychee martini was great not too sweet. We shared everything family style and it was more than enough. Would definitely come back again! read more

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We tried a variety of dishes including the crystal shrimp dumplings, soups, shredded spicy chicken (cold), mapo tofu, and eggplant with garlic sauce. All the dishes tasted great. I was surprised how good the dumplings were. The spice level is off the charts! If they say it's spicy, believe it! The service was unobtrusive. They didn't rush us. The restaurant atmosphere is casual and dark. This is a reasonably priced spot for lunch; if I'm in the area, I will go back. read more

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$20 for their Kung Pao. No onions and peppers thank God. Little bit of wokhei. Only issue was the sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking and too thick and there was far too much sichuan peppercorns and not enough chilis for me (my mouth was numb for like an hour after) with that said that this is a lot closer to how this dish is supposed to be. Definitely worth it. read more

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A very authentic sichuan restaurant, with great service! I ordered the Dan Dan noodle and the boiled fish filet. Both were very good, and the noodle was a very nice surprise, definitely recommend it! I did have to ask them to lower their spice level one notch though. read more

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Wonderful food, reasonably priced and authentic. Our favorite in the neighborhood. You don't need a reservation if you get there early, but it fills up eventually. read more

Take-out Review Only I ordered via Grubhub and the order was ready within 10minutes! I thought that the soup dumplings were amazing in terms of the flavor, softness of the meat, and amount of soup. The filling inside falls apart and is not congealed, which tells me it's a fresh dumpling. I think the skin could be a little thinner. I also ordered the Beef w/ organic mushroom & black pepper. Every single cut of the beef was *extremely* tender and well seasoned. The mushrooms were fresh and the sauce was just right. I will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

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Pretty impressed with Hui Restaurant & Bar. Wasn't expecting to find a solid Szechuan restaurant in the upper east side. The dry pots and the staple Szechuan dishes are pretty good. read more

Stumbled in here for a last minute dinner with my husband and in laws, who are all incredibly discerning and picky about Chinese food. We walked in at 6:00pm to a lot of available tables and got to ordering right away. Clean, not too loud, and staff that are actually Chinese. I have to admit we had our judgements about Chinese food on the UES, but we were wrong to judge - the food was fantastic. Service was a little sassy, which oddly made this feel reassuringly authentic lol. We asked for items to be less spicy and the waitress sassed us with a "you're at a sichuan restaurant what did you expect," in Chinese, to which we even had to laugh - because she's correct haha We loved everything we got. - Dry sautéed string beans - Dry pot fish (the star!!! A must get) - Taiwanese three cup chicken - bamboo shoots and Chinese bacon (also very good) - Dan Dan noodles (good but too spicy for us, even at mild) A hidden gem, truly. read more

Really great for dim sum! The dry pot was delicious and spicy and the usual dim sum dishes were wonderful as well. We stayed for a few hours and the team was generous with their tea and time, letting our table of friends catch up for a few hours while continuing to serve us. Looking forward to returning for dinner sometime! read more

Seriously, I ordered from this place so frequently that I still can't believe the staff was this rude about the wrong item delivered. I placed an order online and selected hot and sour soup for the two lunch special sets. After waiting for an hour, my order was still not delivered, so I called the restaurant and checked in. I was told there was a technical issue and orders placed via yelp were not received by the kitchen. After another 20 to 25 mins, finally the order was delivered, but they gave me the wrong soup. I called the restaurant again, the staff answering my call literally acted like there was nothing he could do and he could only refund $2. When I asked to speak with the manager, he said manager was not there, and when I asked what his name was, he straight HUNG UP on me. I dialed back again and nobody answered the call. I dialed the third time and it went straight to the voice message saying no voicemail is set up. Is avoiding problem the way you handled the issues? WHAT A SHAME! read more

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This restaurant reminds me of the long gone Chinese restaurants from the past. The staff is friendly, it is very spacious with brown furniture . The food is very tasty and their price are still reasonable ., read more

Lunch was amazing. Very good pricing. Great ambiance and low volume jazz music. I recommend trying it. The only thing they did not have was sweet and sour ___ and mushu. :) read more

If you are looking for great take out Chinese in the UES, look no further. My wife and I ordered in the wonton soup, soup dumplings, vegetable spring rolls, spicy edamame, sesame chicken, and chicken with broccoli. The soup was very good, not too salty. Springs rolls were great. It was our first time trying soup dumplings and they were very good. The chicken for both dishes were very tender white meat. The sesame chicken was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. The sauce for the chicken and broccoli was delicious. Our only negative was that the spicy edamame was too spicy to where it was inedible. Overall a great spot in the area! We're excited to eat at the restaurant next time. read more

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Such a great experience. Food exceptionally good and authentic. The dry pot fish and the whole sea bass were excellent. read more

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The food - brilliant. Spicy and flavorful, with the Sichuan peppercorn tingle I was craving. The nonstop Kenny G playing at the bar seats, not so much. 5 stars anyway. read more

Great reliable spot for quality Szechuan food, at an affordable price! I've come here a few times now for lunch, and they have the best lunch special! $12 for a full dish with many great options to choose from, as well as a soup! I got two different chicken dishes both times I've come, and both were super tasty and also perfectly cooked! The wonton soup was also very delicious! The service is very speedy, and the employees are super attentive! I would definitely come back for dinner sometime to try some other dishes! read more

Very good food. Excellent service and a traditionally cultural ambiance. You're going to love it

Great neighborhood spot for both authentic Szechuan dishes and classic Chinese-American dishes. My friend and I stopped by on a Wednesday night with no wait for a table but service was on the slower side since there were two large groups in the back. We ordered the spicy cold mung bean noodles (liang fen), mapo tofu, sautéed eggplant, and fish fillets with pickled chilis. My friend has a Chinese-leaning palate and she thought the liang fen and eggplants were too sweet but me and my American palate thought they tasted great! My favorite was the fish fillets - they were lightly crisp with a spicy and tangy flavor. read more

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Everything I've gotten from Hui Restaurant is always delicious! My favorite dishes are the dan dan noodles (although they are pretty spicy), home style tofu, and garlic eggplant. I've tried many dishes and have not been disappointed. The dining space is standard without many frills, and dimly lit. Food tastes great in the restaurant or takeout! read more

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Consistently great food, efficient service, and a relaxing atmosphere. Love a date night here! Get the pork soup dumplings for sure.

A little Gem! The food was amazing-the flavors were spot on. We ordered Farmers Style Chicken, Chicken with Broccoli, Jiang Jiang Pork and Fried Veg .Dumplings. Everything tasted authentic. Service was excellent. Price was great. I have had Chinese food in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore-it was very comparable. For an UES location to produce such delicious food -we are going to be back -again and again. Hot, flavorful and fast- read more

Some DELICIOUS and underhyped Sichuanese food in UES! Enjoyed every dish we got here, especially the duck, which was super juicy with really crispy skin. Also great for large parties, we came with a party of 8 and it had no wait. read more

Ambience: I loved the look of the restaurant. It could easily be a local date spot. Service: Service was a little spotty and confusing. We weren't sure if we were to order off the QR code or if someone was going to take our order. No one was really telling us and it took awhile for someone to come to our table. Food: The food was delicious but a little plain for my tastes. We ordered the dumplings and they tasted fresh but just needed a little more seasoning. The chow mein just felt a bit too oily to me. The pickled vegetables were really good. Overall: I'd say it's a nice place to try but just needs a little better service and sauces to go with the food. read more

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I came here on a Wednesday evening and was able to sit immediately for a party of two. We ordered: Crispy cucumber- very fresh, very crispy, sauce complimented it great and there was a good size portion Cold sesame noodles- not traditional cold sesame noodles. The noodles were either lo mein or spaghetti noodles type and it had a slight sour/vinegar taste to it, not enough sesame flavor Honey spare ribs- not good. The ribs were all bone, there was no meat on the bone and the tiny bit that was there was so overcooked and dry. The sauce was so congealed, probably too much corn starch. It was like silly putty Soup dumplings- they came out nice and hot, flavor was good. The service was very good though. They were very attentive. My friend and I also felt very comfortable staying and chatting a little longer after we ate and didn't feel like we needed to rush out. read more

Friendly, great service, great food. I am an Asian vegetarian and they were very vegetarian friendly. Everything under vegetables is vegetarian they said. Also the dandan noodles are very good and can be made vegetarian. we got the spicy eggplant, mapo tofu, dandan noodles, and string beans. All very very good, though eggplant just okay. Would probably share the latter three with my partner next time. The portions are also generous so great for leftovers. Do have to pay for rice but I would definitely return back here again and bring visiting family!! Several other parties of Asians so they seem to like it too. Also it is a nice sit down place. read more

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We have fallen in love with Hui Restaurant & Bar on East 70th Street between Second and First Avenues. We had a fabulous dinner, starting with cold noodles with sesame sauce , followed by whole bass steamed with ginger and scallions and ending with warm mochi served with a delicious sauce. The service was exceptional and one of the staff was so gracious and helpful, by deboning the fish and making sure that ( with her assistance) we ate all the fish, made our experience so spectacular that we've been raving about our dinner with all of our friends. We are looking forward to returning very soon! read more

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great food great decor. prices great location. Great, everything really can't say enough good things about this place.

Hui Restaurant & Bar has earned its spot as a standby in my restaurant rotation. You'll notice this cuisine differs from local standards. The place welcomes all types of diners. The moment we were seated, every employee showed exceptional friendliness. This place should be on everyone's list. read more

I came here based off of reviews. Didn't really know what to expect as reviews can be way wrong. Anyways, went with reservations for a Saturday night. Didn't need to make it as there were tables for walk-in customers. Maybe if you have a huge party, but for four or less people, it's not something to be worried about. You may order online or through a server who comes by to your table. The service was pretty great. No complaints about that part. The food was great too. Ordered the Dan Dan noodles to start off with which was a bit spicy depending upon where you eat. If you graze the top part it isnt spicy otherwise prepare for a spice that may tickle your throat. For the main entree got a Peking Duck which came with a soup in this cauldron looking thing. This was just enough for two people. Got a bok choy dish as well. All in all there were other dishes that I would've liked to try too. I may go back if I'm ever in the area. read more

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My friend picked this place to celebrate her special occasion. I was pleasantly surprised with the waiters, the food, and the service. We had reservations though we were a few minutes late due to walking instead of taking the subway. 2 other parties were seated only; guessing the rain kept most people indoors. It's not a huge restaurant so if all the tables are in use, it might take a while. We were seated immediately. Scan the QR code for the menu. We decided on: - Dan Dan Noodles - Peking Duck (2 styles) - buns and soup. 1) Could have used a few more buns since it only comes with 4 buns. Plenty of meats and sides - scallions and cucumbers - still left to use. 2) The soup with the duck, tofu, and green leafy vegetables was perfect. It wasn't greasy and there was plenty of soup available. Actually the waiter said it was enough food for two people. We decided to add a vegetable dish: - Baby Bok Choy with garlic - could have used a bit more garlic but that is me. Everything was delicious and just the right amount. There is 1 bathroom though the lock doesn't work too well. Might want to knock before entering. read more

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They don't need gimmicks. The food servings are large and the service is attentive. This restaurant delivers quality service. Employees combined warm assistance with cheerful answers to inquiries. This place deserves our return. read more

Very nice choice for Chinese food. Excellent service and large selection of dishes to choose from. Tasteful decor and delicious food. Several seafood specials and some daily specials as well. We enjoyed the house seafood combination in a clay pot. The shrimp steamed dumplings were a highlight. Staff cheerfully alter the level of spice to your wishes. read more

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