Upon entering the restaurant with my friend, you are hit with fragrant smells of chilies, onions, garlic and a humble brag wall of Michelin rated plaques and newspaper clippings. The inside is clean, modern and well designed with plenty of seating. Be aware there is a gap between lunch and dinner service. - Classic Lu Fen, (5/5): I surprisingly never had rice noodles before, but wow, the texture! It's quite chewy and slurpy and it soaks up the sauce so well. One bowl is enough for one person, and if you like spice I recommend adding it in. They had lots of other traditional dishes that I want to try next time- happy my friend recommended to me :)) read more

Hunan Slurp - Slurp Classic Lu Fen 经典卤粉 - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

I came here with my Cantonese friend, as I wanted to explore some of his hometown's special dishes, which are known to be very spicy. And boy, do they not play around with the spiciness! We got a few items and sweets to cool it down afterwards. I enjoyed the sweets the most; they are a bit pricey, but since they are from Michelle Star, I suppose that's part of it. read more

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4.5/5 Pork Belly and Potato 4/5 Spicy Beef 4/5 Peppercorn Fish 3/5 Seafood Tofu Modern interior, authentic flavors though a bit pricey. Service was very quick and efficient. read more

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My roommate is the biggest fan of Hunan Slurp! We went in a group of 5 and we called ourselves the slurpers. Though a bit pricy, the food was so incredibly flavorful, and was, as all Hunan food should be, perfectly paired with the rice. We had the cauliflower, the intestine and quail eggs, pork trotter, the noodles, the green pepper fish, and crispy beef. The cauliflower ans pepper fish were my favorites!! I think the pork trotter was also very good and authentic. Pork trotter was surprisingly light and not too heavy! I don't like intestine, but it was pretty solid for what it was. The noodles were pretty mediocre and the crispy beef I did not like. Crispy beef was too salty and the texture was a bit strange because it was crispy 卤菜 which is a weird combination. read more

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Service was good, food was good, and the restaurant was filled with Asians speaking mandarin. This to me means the Chinese food is authentic. Cannot wait to come back to try their signature braised noodles. read more

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If you're craving authentic Hunan cuisine in New York, Hunan Slurp is worth the trip. The dishes aren't just spicy -- they actually carry the depth, smokiness, and wok-fired flavor typical of real Hunanese cooking. read more

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We really loved the classic Lu fen and tofu bolognese mi fen. Nice selection of beers from Hong Kong as well. one had sichuan peppercorns, another was brewed with puffed rice. Service was so so but the food is good enough to ignore that aspect. read more

Hunan Slurp - Tofu bolognese mi fen - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

I dined here for a friend's birthday, and we ate family style to try a ton of dishes! The service was good; pretty hands off but were close enough that we could get their attention if we needed anything. It was not crowded on a Sunday lunchtime, with plenty of other empty tables. The decor and the space is pretty, and we had the group table by the front window, so we had a lot of natural light! We ordered a LOT of food! Century Egg Salad $18 Lotus Meatball $16 Farmer's Egg (Stir Fried with Pepper and Pork) $27 Winter Melon $19 Hengyang Pepper chicken $33 Hengyang Flaming Frog $39 Cauliflower ($?) Beef Brisket ($?) We had a few low-spice tolerant people in the group (this includes me haha), so we ordered everything mild. It was indeed mild, as in you can taste hints of spice but nothing that made you chug water (unless you accidentally ate the pepper like our friend). I will say that isn't authentically the flavor of Hunan cuisine... it naturally is very spicy, so be sure to let the staff know what spice level you are comfortable with, and they'll accommodate. My recommendations would be the Farmer's Egg, Hengyang chicken, and Beef Brisket. - The Farmer's Egg had a good flavor. - The Hengyang sauce was delicious and yummy. - I would skip the frog dish (also with Hengyang flavoring) as there was not much meat on the pieces of frog, and it was either cartilage or something else that I couldn't chew through so I just left those. - The beef brisket was delicious and tender meat. - Didn't love the curry spice with the cauliflower and didn't enjoy a dish that was what I believe to be chicken gizzard... (at least that's what I was told it was!) It was dark tough pieces of meat. - The Winter Melon was pretty soft, but still good and felt like a palate cleanser (altho it also has a bit of spice). I'm rating 5/5 because of the great experience and great quality food and decent service!! It really helped to have someone familiar with Hunan cuisine to share recommendations. As someone who is not typically a spicy-dish lover, it's not the top of my list, but it's an authentic Hunan restaurant that I'd recommend people to try! read more

This place is amazing! I kept walking by this place on my way home from work and finally decided to try it a couple weeks back. I LOVE the food here! I loved it so much in fact that I actually went back again literally two days later to show my friends! This is the first place in NYC where I actually went back right away instead of mentally putting it away as a "revisit before I move" location. I think I was so compelled to re-visit because the noodles are SO GOOD! I ordered the pork & green pepper the first time, and the spicy beef the second time. They are the right balance between soft and chewy, and they absorb the flavor of the broth so well. At the end of the meal I kept digging around frantically for more noodles until my fingers cramped, and I knew I had to come back to have more of them. I also ordered the chicken with green peppercorn which I really enjoyed. Fair warning -- it was very Sichuan-spicy, and honestly more on the numbing side than the spicy side (although it was still very spicy as well). The flavor was amazing. I would definitely order it again in the future! The one complaint I have about this place is that the wait time for the noodle soup is extremely slow. I think we waited around 30min maybe the second time we went there? The first time, the noodle dishes came after everything else, but we didn't really notice because we got other dishes first. So it's not a quick-bite type of place -- you need to have some patience. But I promise it's worth it! read more

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Many Chinese restaurants across America use the word "Hunan" in their names but don't actually serve Hunan food. Even for restaurants that do serve Hunan food, the spicy levels are weak and and they are unable to make it authentically spicy even when requested. There were no such problems here as the food at Hunan Slurp is 100% authentic. I placed a carryout order for Lu Fen. I emphasized to the staff that I wanted maximum spiciness and did not want a version that was served to most American clientele. The staff gave warning that they wouldn't be responsible if it was too spicy and I enthusiastically agreed. On my receipt, they marked the spicy level to "Devil Spicy". It took thirty minutes to fulfill my order but I was willing to endure the wait for an authentic dish that is extremely hard to come by in the US. The restaurant was beautifully decorated with wood interior and bright lighting. There is also an open kitchen where you can observe the staff cooking. I even confirmed with the staff that the chefs were from Hunan. The Lu Fen was absolutely the real deal. It takes a lot of spiciness for me to feel the heat and this dish sufficiently packed enough heat I could feel it. The flavor and ingredients of the dish were super authentic and what you would expect if you had the dish back in Hunan, China. I will definitely come back in the future for a full dine in experience. read more

My second time was actually much better than my first experience. Besides the photos we also had the boneless duck feet and a braised winter melon dish. The chicken is definitely my personal favorite, we ordered medium spicy but think that we could probably go up a bit more. It's also great for taking the leftovers home and make noodles with it. The soft tofu rice noodles were flavorful, on the saltier side. The texture of the tofu made the noodles extra silky. The pickled string bean one could use more soy sauce, we just added the soup at the bottom of the chicken dish to the pickled string bean rice noodles and it tasted much better. Service and speed of service was much faster this time around, we last came here in 2021. And the kitchen had clear glasses so you could see into the actions. I think the only part is that the chairs aren't the most comfortable and it's only stools instead of chairs for the communal table towards the entrance of the place, those are really tough to sit in for a long time... but food is good! read more

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I always walk by this place, and have made many mental notes on how I need to try it due to the inviting cozy-modern architecture and the crowd who frequents here. They were a Michelin guide recommended restaurant in 2020 and 2021, not sure what happened last year smh. I honestly don't know how that works at all so I could be so ignorant on that. I walked in without a res one evening and was seated immediately. Table for 1 perks. Menu is completely digitized, which has become my major gripe post pandemic but I get it. The menu is a bit confusing on how to navigate and could be improved. I got the Slurp Classic Lu Fen, and it was exactly what I was hoping for. The perfect amount of kick on the spicyness level and just an overall phenomenal combination of flavors. I don't even know how to categorize this noodle dish, but I loved it. There is no broth it is just like a noodle based bowl. I have overdosed on ramen a bit and this was a great switch up. read more

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The food was really good !! A lot of flavor in every dish and a great variety of things to choose from they even customize the heat level to cater to you which was perfect definitely a cute place with pretty decor read more

Hunan Slurp - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Came here for lunch at recommendation of friend owing to its appearance in the Michelin Guide albeit they do not have a star, just to clarify. We arrived at the tail end of lunch of a Saturday so the place had emptied out but fortunately that meant no waiting for tables or food to arrive. Everything was quick. Food was very good, though I would say I was completely blown away by the quality. I did enjoy the meal as the dishes were flavorful. Duck Tongue - probably one of the better options, though it could have been a little more salty. Spicy Frog - delicious, great spices used but didn't have the tingly green peppercorns which was fine. Shredded Potatoes were alright, just a plain side dish. Rice Noodles were very good. Overall the food and atmosphere are very nice. A bit more upscale than most other Chinese places. read more

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They don't serve stinky tofu anymore!!! *Sob* That was literally the only reason I came here. The rice noodles are whatever. I've eaten countless bowls growing up at half the cost of HS (and twice as much flavor). My Fish Fillet was bland, even when I asked for it to be as spicy as possible. And the Shredded Beef bowls--which were promised to be super "Asian" spicy--were tepid at best. Sigh. At least our server sort of made up for it with super-generous pours of wine. But seriously? Why succumb to the peer pressure of removing stinky tofu from your menu? If people can't handle the smell of fermented soy beans, that's on them. Sigh. There really is no stinky tofu in Manhattan anymore. read more

Hunan Slurp - Fish Fillet - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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What a horrible experience. I walked in with a friend on a Sunday afternoon without a reservation, but was promptly seated. Their menu was digital, which you access by scanning the QR code, and you would order online via their webpage. The webpage is terrible. It is not clear what is in each dish or what it even tastes like. Some items were listed but actually not available and the irony is that in the end, a waiter came to take our order in person. It was fairly busy, so a short was to be expected. However, I waited over 20 mins for my order to come, after my friend got his. By that point, he had pretty much finished. What frustrated me about this was that someone came in around 10 mins AFTER we ordered and sat nearby. He ordered, ate and left before I got my food. I will not be coming back. read more

Hunan Slurp - Pepper and Pork Noodles - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Michelin guide restaurant is definitely feels more upscale when you walk in, the design is very nice and modern, the service was great, we came right before they closed the kitchen for lunch at 2pm on a Saturday but the food actually came out really fast. If you can eat spicy I recommend just go for the spicy option, I picked the medium was not spicy enough for me for all the dishes. The duck tongue is a little lack of flavor taste like newly cooked didnt soak in the sauce long enough to take the flavor. The liver is fresh and good portion. Most of the dish are a bit pricy, we had 3 dish one app one noodle cost $160 that's very expensive for this cuisine. read more

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Came here around 7pm on a weekday and got seated relatively quickly. We got the pickled string bean rice noodle and the duck. The pickled string bean rice noodle was solid. The broth is fairly light while the picked string bean was packed with flavors. The duck was delicious too. However, the serving size is quite small relative to the price. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, but beware of the small serving size. read more

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My two friends and I came as soon as they opened at 6 pm on a Saturday. We were seated right away at a table of 8 in which there were plexiglasses in between each table. However, as their other tables filled up they seated a couple next to us which defeated the purpose of the dividers. Minus one star for safety measures. We ordered Pork and Pepper Rice Noodle, Spare Rib Rice Noodle, and Braised Beef Rice Noodle. For my spare rib rice noodle soup, the broth had a tremendous amount of flavor and the beef was incredibly tender falling off the bone. My friends highly enjoyed their dishes as well. The soft boiled eggs were slightly overdone as I usually look forward to the jelly like yolk when cooked a little less. Even though we ordered right away, we waited ~40 minutes for it to come out. The couple that sat next to us were so hungry they asked the waitress for any dishes ready to eat in which they offered a cold cabbage salad. The server informed them they were short a chef that day so I'm not sure how efficient their service is on other days. If I am in the area again I would like to try out other local spots but also wouldn't mind coming back. read more

Hunan Slurp - Spare Rib Rice Noodle - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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DON'T BE INFLUENCED BY THE INFLUENCERS! Here's what the 2 stars are for: one is to honor the poor man who is working the dining room, seating new customers, serving dishes, and scooping rice, pouring water, and doing everything alone. He must burn so many calories rushing back and forth from the dining room to the kitchen. The second star is for the mediocre food. I ordered something devilishly spicy and waiter said it was very spicy. It came and wasn't really spicy, just a pile of dried peppers on top of the ribs. The absence of 3 stars includes lack of items available on the menu, cost, the wait, and service. Onwards! Had a 12:30pm noon reservation on a Friday and was seated at 12:35pm. Ordered at 12:40pm. Was extremely disappointed that this noodle place was out of stock of so many rice noodle soup dishes that I wanted to try and came here for. We were forced to order from the shared plates menu which was more expensive. We got the first dish at 1pm. Had to wait til 1:40pm (1 hour) for the second dish which was just a stirfry! Dishes were nothing amazing. I've had better in NJ and Chinatown. Not that spicy for a Hunan place, and a little more salty than preferred. Surprised that so many internationals are here, but hey, they're all still waiting for their food for an hour+ so maybe they won't come again. Keep in mind there are 3 people in the kitchen working and they're working pretty darn leisurely (there's windows, we can see them from outside). My boyfriend waited for 20 minutes for another bowl of rice and it's currently 2pm. He followed up and can finally finish half of the second dish that I left for him. I usually don't leave low reviews, but I don't recommend this place. Can't really imagine myself coming back unless they ask me to or improve their staffing. It's overpriced for the experience and the Instagram photos. Hope this helps you guys in some way! I'm still hungry so I'll be paying my bill and heading somewhere else to fill up my tummy. read more

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5 stars for food and service! Make sure to note during ordering for low or no spice if you can't handle spice or be prepared to drink lots of water like me :D My friend and I strolled in close to prime time for dinner without reservation (a bit past 6 PM on Saturday) and got lucky to be seated at a table that was supposedly reserved for 7 PM. We said we could be done before then but for whatever reason, our food took a long time to come and was actually served at nearly 7 PM. Not that we had a problem with that since we weren't that hungry and that's how we took our time having our meal with no pressure to leave. After looking at the menu through the QR code, I chose the Braised Beef Lu Fen (Hunan style braised beef (dry) rice noodles in garlic soy sauce) while my friend got the Wild Pepper & Beef (Shredded beef stir-fried with Chinese celery and pickled pepper rice noodle - soup). Even though my friend took the chopped chilis presented at the top of my Beef Lu Fen, the sauce underneath was mixed well with some spicy chili sauce. There was no escape from the spice. The dish was heavily flavored and very tasty but I wish I could have enjoyed it more without needing to gulp water with every bite. Very filling serving size but I managed to finish almost everything. Sorry I can not comment on my friend's dish since it's 100% spicy for sure but she thoroughly enjoyed her meal! I now know why my friend would come here multiple times as I would recommend it as a great spot for Chinese food too. Just make sure to make a reservation beforehand (the place is popping throughout the night) There is only one restroom towards the back of the restaurant so be mindful of the potential wait. The interior was surprisingly bright which is a plus - I do not want to eat or converse in darkness. read more

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Very authentic hunan food! The chiefs are from hengyang! The best Hunan restaurant I have had in the whole US. read more

Hunan Slurp - 风干牛肉，醋溜土豆丝 - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

We reserved a table for 10 and were told that there would be a minimum spend of $40 per person. Overall the food was more hits than misses. My favorite was the duck tongue. The sweetness of the dish was a nice surprise. The pigs' liver was well made but it was mostly "filler" veggies, and very little protein. The dry pot cabbage was delicious, but not distinguishable from what other places offer. We also ordered a very Cantonese shrimp dish, which was good but definitely not worth the price. The winter melon was bland, and their duck w/ chili and ginger might as well be renamed duck w/ endless sichuan peppercorn, because that's what it tasted like (not a complaint). I thought the hengyang chicken was just OK, but some of my friends liked it. We also ordered some noodles (sliced beef, tofu, and pickled string bean) to share, but we didn't like any of them. I did make things worse for myself by asking for my noodle to be made extra, extra, extra spicy. The heat was there, but it was the kind of spicy that you get from a 'One Chip Challenge', i.e. very very very spicy but not at all flavorful. The bill came out to be $50 per person including taxes and tips. With just one exception or two, the dishes were quite reasonably priced. read more

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When I walked in, I felt like I had been transported to the future with the modern wood panel aesthetics and the ability to order food from my phone. Sadly, this changed when I realized that ordering through the phone didn't actually work. When the server came back around, we told him our orders and he went to the kitchen with them, but came back again to tell us that what we originally wanted wasn't available so we had to choose another option. My food came out quickly, but my friend's took so long that I was almost done eating before his arrived. The food was alright but I've had better for cheaper in NYC. read more

Hunan Slurp - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Loved this spot for a quick but delicious week night dinner. We ordered the Beef Brisket rice noodles and the fish fillet rice noodles. The only cons were that the fish fillet came without being deboned so it was hard to completely eat a piece without any bones in it along with the beef brisket being a bit too fatty. However both had great flavor and would love to try new dishes here! read more

Hunan Slurp - Beef Brisket Rice Noodle - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Very authentic and special dishes, esp spicy ones. We also shared a bottle of wine. Love to go back.

there's not too many genuine hunan restaurants but this place was really good!! we ordered the egg tofu, cauliflower, shredded potato, & this pork dish (supposed to be similar to 少炒肉). my personal favorite was definitely the cauliflower & the egg tofu. the cauliflower was so flavorful and had little thin slices of crispy pork in it... the tofu was so soft and paired perfectly with the rice. the pork dish was also sooo spicy!! i loved it xD the ambiance inside is also super nice and i really enjoyed my experience here. read more

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My friend and I came here specifically for the frog and we weren't disappointed! We shared the following: 1. Stinky tofu - this was a very interesting dish. I've had this back in my hometown which is the province adjacent to Hunan and we make it a bit differently. This was a lot crispier (actually borderline hard) and less... stinky...? Regardless, we enjoyed it. 2. Hunan charcuterie - a nice platter of beef stomach, beef tripe, pig ear, and smoked bean curd that's thankfully not drenched in chili oil. But we thought it was just okay. 3. Flaming frog - oh the flavor of this dish! I have very high tolerance for spicy food so personally I didn't find this dish too spicy but appreciated that it had a nice kick to it. Lots of garlic though and it's easy to get confused with the frog bits! Also for those of you who's never eaten frogs before, beware that there are lots of little bones to tease out. The sleek and modern decor and the open kitchen definitely elevated our dining experience to the next level. read more

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A mediocre experience, It was decent but nothing was that great. I went there with a reservation of two and when I came into the restaurant the host was off putting. He had asked me if I was sure I was in the right place. After showing my reservation he had sat us. Service was ok. We had chosen our foods, and I loved that the food came out fast and we didn't have to wait very long. The presentation of the food was appetizing and pretty. We chose the Ribs. Seasoning was good, but if I'm ordering ribs for 29 dollars I expect to get an entire rib. We had the Hunan style braised beef (dry) rice noodle in garlic soy sauce. It was good, flavorful, filling and full of things I like. I'm terms of the restaurant would i recommend it? No. I have been in establishments like these that have served similar meals and have provided better service and food. Not great, not horrible, it's a pretty restaurant that happens to be mediocre. read more

Hunan Slurp - The one bite rib. - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Wow, just wow. Bae and I came across Hunan Slurp while looking for a dinner spot before a show. Luckily they were taking walk ins and had space available for two. The space of Hunan Slurp is set up family dinner style with long tables and chairs, and partitions separating each table due to COVID. At any one table you can fit 2-6 people, making it a very intimate dining experience. I don't remember the exact name of the dishes we ordered, but we had a chicken with peppers and ginger dish, sautéed greens with tiny shrimp, and a beef and veggie dish. It took about 15-20 minutes for our food but everything was flavorful. Even though we had the lowest spice level, the beef was too spicy for me so I focused on the greens and the chicken. The chicken dish was a bit too salty for me, but the rice and greens helped balance it out. We took our leftovers home and they reheated really well. I can't wait to go back and try their noodle dishes as well. Overall, a great spot to stop in for dinner though I recommend making reservations if you're a party of 3+ read more

Hunan Slurp - Cabbage, Braised Beef Lu Fen - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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I had the eggplant and century egg dish and a side of rice noodles. It seems the menu on the website does not match the one in the restaurant exactly - unfortunately there were no vegetarian noodle dishes. The eggplant dish was tasty though - spicy, slightly numbing from Sichuan peppercorns, and flavorful. The food took a very long time to come out, they must have mixed up our order somehow. read more

Growing up in Human myself, I can safely say this place has some truly authentic hunan flavors! The beef with cilantro, chicken with ginger, and thousand year egg salad were all great and were huge in portions. My favorite has to be the beef. Just such a classic dish that infuses the chilli and cilantro flavor in the thinly cut beef. The chicken really impressed me b tasting just like home. I'd recommend the rice to help wash down the spice, but the dishes weren't super spicy by my standard. Just the right amount that keeps you going. read more

Hunan Slurp - Shredded Beef with Cilantro Hengyang Chicken Century Egg Salad - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

4 star for the regular dishes. 3-3.5 star for the noodles. 3 star because overpriced. hmmmmm I'm not a Rice Noodle person so the rice noodle dishes are like meh to me. But other dishes are mostly pretty good besides very overpriced. Cabbage $18 - very enjoyable and addicting flavor but $18 for cabbage is just wow. Organic Cucumber $8 - very freshly made which I appreciated. Mala Duck Tongue $12 - so so doesn't feel like home. Winter Melon $16 - favorite dish, great flavor also addicting, we all couldn't stop eating this one! Stinky Tofu $10 - has a touch of Taiwanese flavor I'm glad for once a Manhattan restaurant is selling it! Pig Trotter $34 - it's pretty good and nice that's boneless, but unlike the Cabbage/Cucumber/Winter Melon that we couldn't stop eating, this was one of the less popular dish on our table. Hometown Lu Fen $22 - I thought it's kind boring overpriced noodle dish but my friend thinks it's quite good Ground Pork Rice Noodle $14 - most boring dish I think each of us had a bite and left the whole bowl there to dry. We had some sake too but a $65/pp meal is considered pretty pricy Chinese restaurant in the village. read more

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This place might be my favorite spot for Chinese food in East Village and that's a high bar considering that places like Mala Project and Sichuan Mountain House are also in the area. For all the attention and hype Sichuan food gets, this restaurant showcases why Hunan cuisine deserves its own spotlight. For our party of 3, we ordered the pig trotters, string beans, cumin ribs, braised pork belly, this Hunan beef jerky dish (forgot the name of it) and a bowl of rice noodles with tofu. Everything was amazingly good and the portions came out to be bigger than expected for a place with such a nice ambience. Despite the three dollar rating on Yelp, this place is priced pretty reasonably given the portion sizes. Definitely a must-try if you're in the area! read more

Hunan Slurp - Ribs - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Came on a rainy day in New York because my friend from out of town was visiting and heard good things. WAIT: for a party of 3 on a Sunday at 1:30 pm we got seated right away and there were plenty of seats inside so either it was an off day or we got lucky. ATMOSPHERE: very trendy inside with hanging drop lights, minimalist and clean architecture. I could see it being a nice place for a date or to bring someone from out of town because of the nice atmosphere. There are some private tables and then longer tables where you sit on stools and share the table with other guests. I believe there were also 2 booths. FOOD: Known for their Mifen or rice noodle soup, there are many options and they range from $15-22+. A lot of people seem to get the Hometown one but you should note that it is soupless. I tried a bit of my friends and it was pretty good, it has a sesame/soy sauce and lots of toppings and comes with a spicy red sauce on the side for you to mix in. If you prefer soup, I would suggest getting the soup options. THREE DELICACIES - for $16, which is already kinda expensive for rice noodle soup they give you a good amount and I was pretty full by the end. It comes with a bunch of long white mushrooms, slices of fatty pork, half a soft-boiled egg, egg/noodle omelette things and a few bok choy. I can't eat spicy so this was perfect for me. The broth is flavorful and tasty with a clean aftertaste. I didn't feel overly thirsty or that it was too salty or overpowering. The rice noodles are thing but round and have a slight chew to them, they dont just break when you bite into them. It's not like vermicelli or pho noodles...maybe more like bun bo hue noodles but a bit thinner. Overall, I liked my dish a lot. The only con is the price. Overall, great food and atmosphere so worth trying at least once especially if you are into noodle soups. read more

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Delicious food and amazing service. Make sure you can handle the heat if you ask for spicy! The stinky tofu was AMAZING. It's just as good as what I've had in China if not better because of the pickled veggies. It's the best I've had in the US and Canada. I was first skeptical but after this appetizer was very excited for the meal. The short ribs taste just as good as my mom makes it which is high compliment from me. The cumin beef was meh, perhaps because my friend asked for it extra spicy and it overtook the flavor... The soft boiled egg was delicious, just like authentic Japanese ramen places. The fish stew rice noodles was out of this world in terms of presentation and flavor. I don't even like fish LOL Service was on point, speedy and efficient and accommodating. Only downside was they were missing the chef who makes some of the specialty drinks but I didn't really want one so I didn't really care. Also the decor is BEAUTIFUL. I'd recommend for catching up with a friend or for a date. read more

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Heard of this spot after seeing a Fung Bros video, and I honestly wasn't that impressed. Came with my girlfriend for our anniversary since the two of us were craving some spicy Chinese food. We ordered: skewed beef with cumin, hometown lufen, and pepper and pork. Total bill came about ~$77 inclusive of tax and tip. Quite expensive considering this is Chinese food! AMBIANCE: Definitely the owners are trying to make Hunan cuisine more upscale and refined (explains the rather $$$ bill we got). Decor is modernist and chic, definitely a cool spot to bring a date or a loved one here. PROS: Hometown Lufen was pretty good. The beef that they served was very juicy and the soft boiled egg definitely added a dimension of flavor to the experience. Char shao that came on top of the noodles was very flavorful and sweet that is reminiscient of a lot of classic Cantonese styled barbecue. Good, but not mind-blowing IMO. Skewed beef was very tender and seasoned very aggressively (see CONS). My girlfriend seemed to enjoy her pepper and pork noodle dish. The berkshire pork was definitely the highlight for her. CONS: We told the waitress to get our beef slightly and hometown lufen mild spiciness, since we're not the best in terms of handling food that was too hot. The lufen and the skewed beef were wayyyy too spicy, definitely was more on the hotter side. Way too peppery for our skewed beef! Knocking off another star because for what we got I feel like price wise doesn't justify how much we paid for. Definitely on the pricier side so beware! OVERALL: Mediocre experience. I probably would come back only if they fix some of the issues addressed in this review. Personally, I don't think its worth the hype and the price. read more

Hunan Slurp - Skewed Beef - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

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Eggplant appetizer was amazing. Service was wonderful. Ambiance gorgeous. The chicken peppercorn dish? Just WHY. The first couple of bites had incredible flavor. ...then the experience followed. My partner's tongue went numb and tingly. Along with the tingling, mine seemed to start sweating blood and all the salt out of my mouth to where everything I put in my mouth for the next several minutes, including water, tasted unbearable. My brain felt so effing confused, it felt like it was about to swell clear out of my brain. If you're going for mind-altering sensory experiences, this is not the way to do it. Why present something -in a restaurant- that'll numb you to the experience of taste and/or completely alter it?? Never before have we had to wonder if we were lowkey being poisoned. read more

Hunan Slurp - Chicken and Green Peppercorn - Noodles Near Me - New York, New York

Came here to get the hometown lu fen, the spare ribs, Three Delicacies, and the cauliflower. Yes, this place is more expensive, and yes this place is good. The lu fen had various kinds of meat and the noodles were so good. The three delicacies was also good (a much more homey, and simple good). It just tasted clean and fresh. One of my favorites was the cauliflower. It's the special chinese type so it was smaller. The pork pieces were perfectly cooked and cut. Small, crispy, containing half skin and half meat. It was a bit more sweet than I'm used to, still loved it though. The spare ribs were nothing that was too special. It's a solid dish, but not something that I would come here for (unlike the noodles and the cauliflower) Count me as a fan for all the fancier chinese places. read more

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Beautiful space, friendly staff, and mostly good food. My favorite item was the Hunan salad ($12), which is eggplant filled with preserved duck egg and topped with grilled pepper. The portion looks small but it's definitely worth the price. The hometown lu fen ($22) was also good it didn't blow my mind as much as expected, given the price. It was sweeter than expected but the chewy noodle texture was great, and I really liked the pork and tofu. The frog legs ($28) were just ok - the meat was cooked well and I loved the garlic cloves but the spice level was very mild, despite the numerous peppers. Before ordering I had specifically asked the waiter about the spice level of this dish, and he assured us that it was the spiciest item on the menu, but even the Hunan salad was spicier than this. The chili sauce they offer on the side is very salty and not that spicy, so it didn't really help. FYI rice is $1 (it doesn't come with the entrees). The tables are mostly communal (with some smaller ones in the back), but this wasn't a problem for me as it wasn't too crowded when I visited earlier in the evening on a Friday. read more

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