If I could I'd give it 3 1/2 stars but I round up for being locally owned. I could see how I would…read morelike this place more if I was a college student. Big portions that are reasonably priced and several tables for large groups. It's in a former Chinese grocery and the decor wasn't much of an upgrade. The spice level is milder than most Szechuan restaurants (it probably doesn't help that my Mandarin isn't very good). I had the boiled fish which was very good and the fried beef with cumin which was surprisingly sweet.

Drawn by other Yelpers' vote of confidence in their authentic Sichuan cooking, my husband and I…read moreordered takeout from Hometown Memory Szechuan Cuisine. The ordering experience was one of the most bizarre and frustrating I've had in recent years. But the food itself was delicious. Since we were driving with young wailing kids in the backseat, we called the restaurant 20 minutes out to place our order. The lady who picked up the phone told me in Chinese that the restaurant was very busy, so I should place the order when I was 10 minutes away, or better yet, when I was at the restaurant. I tried to explain that the whole point of placing the order by phone was to avoid waiting, but she had put a male Chinese-speaking colleague on the phone, who told me to just order at the restaurant because he was too busy to take phone orders. With that, he promptly hung up on me. Ten minutes out, I called again and tried to order eggplant in garlic sauce and fish in chili oil. The same man I had spoken to before had tried to get me to just place the order when I arrived at the restaurant, but I again told him that we were trying to avoid waiting for our food since we had young children (now screaming) in the car. He reluctantly took my order (I was told that my third request--vermicelli with spiced minced pork--was not available). Frustratingly, when we arrived at the restaurant, they had not even started cooking our food, so we had to wait about 15 minutes. The food itself was superb. The eggplant is some of the best I've had. The fish in chili oil was also wonderfully tender, though there was a slightly higher ratio of Napa cabbage to fish than what I've usually experienced for this dish at other restaurants. The interior of the restaurant was modest and cafeteria-like. I can't comment on the service quality for dining in. If it weren't for the rough phone ordering experience, I would be keen on ordering takeout or dining in there again.

Food was good, I wanted to sit in the tables that they had inside, yet they kicked me out and…read more"didn't have dining" no reason to have tables inside if there's no indoor dining. Luckily the lady was kind about it.

Ordered the chicken chow mien with an egg roll. It was ok I guess but there wasn't too much taste…read moreto it. It was super salty is all I can say but the egg roll was pretty good & the rice was steamed and on point. Sadly the dine in option is out due to Covid bs so I had to eat it once I made it back to the hotel 20 minutes later. The local area seems a little sketchy but I wasn't there very long

The flavors as this spot are amazing. We each got a dish and shared. I ordered the spicy chicken…read morenoodle and the sauce was this amazing sour tangy delight. The other dishes were equally unique.

This place is incredible. There is more than enough to share. For about $13 you get 15 delicious…read moredumplings. The double/twice cooked pork was fantastic and the crispy spicy chicken was amazing. The owners are really nice. This is the most authentic Sichuan you will find anywhere. Try this place.

Must stop spot for hot pot!…read more I have always been a fan of red chili, but I've finally had the chance to do hot pot, and it was amazing. I try not to ever be the person showing up too close to closing time, but we were craving it and made the decision to go there and eat as fast as we could or else order to go to minimize being "those people". Well they were relatively busy for a Monday night, and yet they served us quickly and kindly as usual. We even said we know there's other groups here but we will be as fast as possible and they were very kind and patient with us regardless! As for the food- the lo mein my partner got was of course delicious and reliable. My hot pot was incredible, and with ridiculously generous portions of food. The restaurant as always is clean, pleasant, and of course fun to stop on the way in or out and say hello to the turtles and fishes. Always worth a stop in to this great restaurant!

I was visiting Syracuse for work and I typically seek out authentic Szechuan places when visiting…read morenew cities, so when scoping out my options here I found a few places that seemed to be legit. I did find a person who visited this one and another one, Jianghu Café and so I asked her if I could only visit one, which do I do, and she said Jianhghu was the winner winner Szechuan lunch. I did go there and it was great! But I found myself having one additional dinner time without plans, so I came here as well. Walking in, I noticed what appeared to be a common Asian Massage Parlor next door, yo uget to it via the entry way that bring you here as well. Kinda odd, but it didn't bother me. Walking into this restaurant, it's very nicely laid out and beautifully décor'd! The servers and staff spoke great English and were very helpful, especially when answering questions about their menu. I started with their Garlic Cucumbers, but I asked for them to be spicy and Wow, they did a GREAT job with them! They weren't very hot, but so much spiciness and flavor - I loved them! Next up was to get their cumin chicken. They do cumin style in all their proteins, which makes for some great options. I chose their basic fried rice to come with this. The fried rice and cumin chicken were both amazing... Perfectly spiced and loaded with flavor. There were several Szechuan peppercorns in the dish, which added to the aroma and flavor of the dish. Overall - I really like this dinner! While I do feel Jianghu is slightly better, this is amazing as well!

Terrible food quality. The red bean dessert balls made my wife very sick, and we can't even think…read moreof that item without getting nauseous.

We ordered a couple different things for delivery, and the driver didn't follow any of the…read moreinstructions on where to bring the food. The food was improperly packaged so half of one container was dumped over all of the other containers with sauce leaking through the bag. The shumai were bad - they smelled straight-up wrong and they looked 100% like they were microwaved from a freezer bag. The rest of the food was so flavorless I actually went and did a Covid test just to make sure what was happening was real. The only thing that was fine was the rice, though white rice is kind of hard to mess up. Chicken & broccoli had no flavor, the general tso's tofu had no flavor, and the Mongolian beef tasted like they cooked the parts of the beef that were the most rubber-like without any seasoning. Overall, will never order from here again. Regret leaving a tip online when I ordered.

Solid hot pot + amazing Sichuanese. De Tasty is a staple for Cornellians and Ithaca folks alike…read more The hot pot is comforting and consistent. The broth could be more flavorful. Garnishes (veggies, noodles, mushrooms) are a bit sparse but adequate for a small solo pot. They have a small sauce bar on the side for $2 as well. Sichuanese here is always a hit and very authentic. Highly recommend the Mapo Tofu or Spicy Fish Stew. The family-style portions are perfect for sharing. Would recommend the entrees here over the hot pot. Prices are reasonable given the portion sizes and quality. HEADS UP: There is a 15% service charge automatically included in the check. Perfect place for large family/friend outings and cold snowy days. Will definitely be coming back

Wow I was really impressed by this place! All the dishes we ordered were delicious. I especially…read morelove the lamb dish and the pork belly dish was also good. The string beans were also really flavorful. We went during a weekday for an early dinner in the summer so there wasn't a lot of people and the service was prompt and the food came out fast. The restaurant itself is at the bottom of some stairs so you might miss it if you're not looking for it. The inside has lots of seating and it feels like your typical Chinese restaurant with a somewhat of a dark interior.

Food so good nothing else matters. If you want the best vegetarian options for distinctively…read moredifferent dishes which all taste great, this is the place for delicious dining. I've posted pictures of the treats we had previously: Hot and Sour Soup, Seaweed Salad, Shredded Potatoes with Sour Spicy Sauce, Kung Po Tofu, Sizzling Japanese Tofu, Sauteed Dried String Beans, and brown rice. We ate here a year ago when we last visited Ithaca, and this was the place I was so happy to return to for dinner tonight. We couldn't be more pleased with the wonderful dinner we had. Tonight the three of us had: vegetable soup with tofu Vegan by request: Szechuan style "hot numbing" vegetables stir-fried hot pot minus meats and added tofu Vegan shredded potatoes with sour spicy sauce Vegan seaweed salad Vegetarian Singapore rice noodle with tofu instead of meat (can be made vegan upon request by omitting egg) Vegan brown rice

All was the worst experience in my life! I could go on and on and tell you but I'll save u the bad…read moreexperience. And end with this no fortune cookie Added insult to injury. Everything the food and service was totally off the day we went in! I do not recommend and wished I asked for a refund

Been going here for decades and it's always our go to for Chinese food. Food is prepared fresh and…read morefast and their prices are the best. My favorite is the egg foo young and it's the best.

Absolutely horrible. Place is dirty, staff is rude as well. We went in stated regular buffet. Host…read moreat the door mentioned "we also have Mother's Day special " . Again out party stated regular buffet. We were then seated and went to the buffet. Got the recite and was charged 3 times for mother's day. Told the waitress our bill was wrong. The. This guy who did not Introduce himself or state title said "all our people at the door said were only doing the mothers day special you pay bill now . " loudly and quite rudely. Not addressing the issue of the miscommunication on his staffs part. We will never go to this establishment again . For what they charged would have gone to KAMPI ! For way better service and food and respect

Had the Triple Delight. Wife had General Chicken. Generous…read moreportions and both good. They have a liquor license now so drink up , Johnny. Good service, not too expensive. Nice to have another dining spot on the hill.

Probably my favorite Chinese restaurant in Tompkins county. They have such a wide selection of…read moretraditional Chinese dishes that are executed very well. The staff are friendly and attentive, and they gave us a complementary fried seaweed roll too. We got the Fish Tofu Soup which came in a large pot to share. It was hearty and warming to the soul with lots of fish chunks (be careful of the bones). The Eggplant with ground pork could use a bit more umami but was decent overall. I enjoyed their Crispy Duck in Spicy Sauce. The sauce was sweet and spicy, and accompanied the flavors of the duck well. There were lots of bones though. Overall, great options on the menu, and I would recommend coming here if you are craving Chinese food.

I never expected to find such great spicy beef noodles in Vestal, NY, but I was happily proven…read morewrong! We discovered this place last year when my son started at Binghamton University, and now that he lives at UClub, it's incredibly convenient since the restaurant is right there. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with a traditional Chinese theme and feels spacious, clean, and comfortable, with plenty of seating. The staff are always friendly and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. We consistently order the spicy beef noodle soup, the regular beef noodle soup, and the spicy fish fillets with tofu. The broth is rich, deep, and full of flavor, and the beef is perfectly tender. The spicy fish fillets with tofu is my go‑to dish. Just think of a spicy fish version of mapo tofu, and you won't be disappointed. If you're visiting the Binghamton area, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

Some of the best Chinese food In Binghamton. You have to wait for pickup sometimes because the…read morefront area person also waits on tables. Food is always fresh and hot. Love the scallion pancakes although a tad greasy. The orange chicken is amazing and my go to every time we order from here. Would definitely recommend.