I got the scallion fried rice, beef with scallion, and the Dan Dan noodles for takeout. I thought the beef with scallion was really good and tender. The Dan Dan noodles were decent, thought it could be spicier but it was a little salty. The scallion fried rice though just tasted like regular fried rice and nothing to rave about. I was excited to try the fried rice especially with all the reviews raving about it but really could not find anything special about it. It was also super expensive. It was 44 dollars for these 3 dishes. read more

An easy 4.5! An intense hankering for Sichuan food but not wanting to fight through the traffic and people of Flushing, we stumbled on this place. When we arrived on a Friday night, there was only one other couple but that didn't deter M and I. We were quickly seated and given menus and tea. Since this is our first time here, we tend to stick to dishes we already know to see how different places compare. All of the food came out in a hurry, piping hot and with large portions! The spice level wasn't as high as other restaurants but it was nothing to complain about. Our favorite was probably the fish in spicy hot oil. The scallion fried rich was nice but a tad too oily. We took a portion home and I think it can be mixed with some plain jasmine rice and it will just as tasty! I actually appreciated that the wait staff left us to our dinner but were quick to come assist us if we read more

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I love coming to this authentic Chinese restaurant. When you enter the tables and walls are nicely designed. The tables are distant enough to enjoy dinner with your party . They always have some interesting decor on the walls . When you are seated they bring you a nice hot cup of tea to settle you in . Now for the menu , we can only speak about the vegetarian food. I usually go for the scallion rice , dan dan noodles , scallion pie and green beans which are all delicious choices . I feel like the experience is always good when your here . I am giving it four stars because I have been here 3 times and they never ever have the garlic water Spinach ! Which I really want to try read more

Little Pepper - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

What a spicy surprise, little pepper would not disappoint when your spicy craving hits. We ordered beef ox tripe chili $11.95, thin sliced beef tendon $11.95, preserved egg green pepper $7.95, chicken chonqing sty $13.95, braised sliced fish spicy soup $15.95, griddle cook mushroom preserve pork $19.95, and scallion fried rice $6.95. Top favorites are the ox tripe, beef tendon, chicken, and fried rice because they are just so well seasoned with the flavor and crunchiness They do tend to be on the saltier side so it goes well with rice. Cozy restaurant with good service as well. Recommend! read more

Little Pepper - Sep 2018 - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

Not gonna lie I came here because I was craving for dan dan noodle and it was sort of close to walking distance from college point movie theater. Chicken in garlic sauce 2/5 - ok, so idk where to start. uhm, so this does not taste anything near garlic at all. It tasted exactly like general tso chicken you could get at a American Chinese takeout place. the meat was a little fatty for me as well, I thought it would be more like a minced chicken in garlic sauce so I did not expected it to be like a big chunk of chicken. BUT, if you like general tso chicken then it is not a bad choice for you. otherwise, do not get it! Dan dan noodle 2.5/5 - not gonna lie, I expected a lot esp after one of my friend rave and the reviews that I read. I was expecting like a tingly and numbing feeling but I ate this feeling like I was eating spicy oil with no slight hint of spiciness. Scallion fried rice 2/5 - so disappointed! this dish was too oily for my taste! It was literally all green coloring oil from the plate and the spoon that I used to scoop it to my plate. Couldn't taste any scallion flavor at all - felt like I was eating plain white rice except it is green. Dried sautéed string bean 3.5/5 - this wasn't bad but the pickled veggie (?) that came with it helped the dish a lot. Was not spicy at all. Hot & sour soup 4/5 - this was sooo gooood! not gonna lie, this is one of the dish that i was lending toward to the whole meal. Not gonna explain how this taste because it tasted exactly how it taste. Sliced pork belly w chili garlic sauce 4/5 - this is my fav out of all the dishes that I ordered. This is also one of the dish that i was lending toward to the whole meal. This, I def can feel the Szechuan spicy. Full of flavor and the scallion helped a lot. HIGHLY REC. Not too sure if I would travel all the way here again, but it was nice to try for once! read more

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This Chinese restaurant has really good food. There should be more selections on the menu but all in all it's very tasty especially if you like a little spice.! When we arrived there, we were the only couple there, which is very unusual for this place . Why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because they sat two couples right next to us, and they were loud, laughing and drinking when there was 20 tables empty it ruined my dining experience, but we enjoyed the food! Also, they charged four dollars for two small bowls of white rice. I find that ridiculous.! read more

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Truly great szechuan! Came here upon the recommendation of a friend who saw the NYT review. What a great experience. Little Pepper is located in College Point. Now I went to grade school in College Point and never in a million years would I think that a restaurant like this would be here. It was a fantastic surprise. The restaurant is fairly small comprising of just one medium sized room. There are a healthy number of tables for parties of all sizes (eg: four people, eight people, two people, etc). Table tops are glass, and for good reason; things can get messy--in the best way! We enjoyed a number of dishes: thin sliced beef tendon, dan dan noodles, shredded pork in garlic sauce, and lamb (heavy on the cumin). Of all the dishes, the shredded pork in garlic sauce was by far my favorite. Everything was unbelievably flavorful, but this was out of this world. Everyone in the party had different favorites so in short, they are all winners. For drinks, you can enjoy wine or beer. The beer is incredibly reasonable. We're talking $2.50 for a Bud and $3.50 for something better. You'll want a couple as things can get hot. And while we're talking about hot, this food can get hot not, but it was not not on this occasion. Our guess is that the kitchen toned it down for us, but I'm not complaining. The food was well seasoned and spicy to enjoy, not so hot that it couldn't be consumed. I can safely say that i'll be going out of my way to return to Little Pepper to enjoy more of what their menu has to offer. Stop reading and go! read more

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Gorgeous! authentic Sichuan dishes. Good staff at the restaurant. You don't want to miss this place.

Let me start the review by saying that this is one of my favorite Sichuan restaurants. It is a bit out of the way and not easy to get to if you don't have a car. The restaurant is in College Point, which is another 10-15 minute drive from downtown Flushing. It has a small store front in a nondescript block, but trust me, the food in there is kind of amazing, and well priced. After a few visits, I've finally decided to write a review about the place. The dishes I've described below are the ones I've tried at the most recent visit as they are still fresh on my mind. See below for details. Cumin Lamb - my favorite dish here. I love how tender and flavorful the meat is, and the lamb is cooked to perfection. I always order this dish whenever we come here. It could be a bit "game-y" for those who have not tried lamb before, but it is definitely worth a try as you may discover your new favorite protein. Whole Fish in Bean Sauce - second favorite dish. I hate cooking fish at home, so I always try to order them when I go to a restaurant. I particularly love whole fish prepared in a kick-ass sauce. Little Pepper's sauce is sweet and sour, with a trace amount of spiciness. I love the fact that the fish is reasonably priced here (I think it is around $20 here) and the price is actually listed on the menu. Most Chinese places usually list the whole fish price as "mp" and try to elevate the price to astronomical amounts when you order it. Dried Sauteed String Bean - another great dish. I can never replicate string beans as the way they make it here. It is such a simple dish, but I love how the string beans are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. Dan Dan Noodles - this is the guy's favorite dish. I think it is a tad to spicy for my taste, but I do appreciate how well the noodles are cooked, and that it is not too greasy as this dish tends to become in other Chinese restaurants Szechuan Picked Vegetable - it is like Chinese kimchi, but more sour than spicy. It is a good complement to the spicy dishes, and sort of like a palate cleanser between dishes. Thin Sliced Beef Tendon with chili sauce - my least favorite dish. I thought it was too spicy and the tendons were too mushy. There are a couple of other dishes that I've tried in the past and really enjoyed, including the beef with peppers and shredded potatoes. It is a pretty authentic Sichuan restaurant, and as a result, some of the dishes could get quite spicy. If you are not a big fan of spicy food, tell them to tone down the spiciness in advance. I found them to be particular good about requests. I always think that I can handle more spice than I am actually capable of, which is a false bravado that I need to address :) Anyway, if you have a chance to stop by, you will thank me for it! read more

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What a hidden little gem! I couldn't have been more impressed with my visit. I came for dinner with my mom on a Friday night around 730pm & by 8pm we were done, stuffed out of minds. That's how fast & great the service is. Super cute & CLEAN restaurant. They were even playing music in the background. We ordered the scallion fried rice (my fav), chicken with string beans, beef with scallions & pork dumplings. Everything was so savory & delicious that even after we left we could still taste the flavors. Keep in mind most of their dishes are spicy. The chicken dish wasn't as bad but it has a nice kick. The dumplings have a sweet taste to them but come in a spicy sauce & are topped with sesame seeds & scallions. The portions are huge - even though we shared we were so full & still had extra to take home. Super affordable & they now accept cards & PayPal as well. Definite must try if you're in CP. Can't wait to come back & try other dishes! read more

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Order some delivery through ubereats during this pandemic. Not sure if they are running low on product or not, but the portion sizes are much smaller than they usually are. I'm talking about really small, like it barely took up a quarter of the space in the container. The food was good though, just wish that there would have been more. read more

Little Pepper - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

The food was delicious. I ordered shredded pork and garlic sauce and general Taos chicken and the were very tasty but hot hot hot. The scallion rice was really good. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was pleasantly quiet. I may make this a regular after church spot since I know of the slow time. Two friends with me loved it all. I can't wait to try other dishes. The service was speedy and accommodating. read more

A hidden gem in College Point. Whenever I eat here with family, I see a ton of people place huge orders just to do take out. It's authentic; you can tell by the smell of peppers and spices when you walk through their doors. Service is good, host is welcoming, bathroom...could be better. I loveeee their Dan Dan noodles. They have so many great dishes! I'm not a fan of tofu so I can't say much about it. Their spicy fish is SO GOOD. They have cabbage marinating inside the soup, it's so flavorful (but oily). The fish itself wasn't spicy, so make sure to eat it with the soup. Their mushroom dish is also really good! It's a dry dish. Their cabbage dish looks so basic but you need to smell it...it's cooked with pig grease (kind of like bacon oil), and it smells and tastes like heaven. I always request for mild spicy and sodium because they're quite heavy handed. read more

Gosh! I love this spot! This has to be the best Szechuan cuisine in College Point. They have a red pepper coded menu and it's wise to take it seriously. For my taste one pepper is hot and two ... hellfire hot. My fave dishes; where to start? Spicy Cold Noodles in a rich, fragrant sauce; sliced pork belly in chili-garlic sauce; General Tso's Chicken... and if you're super adventurous, go for the Dried Stir Pig Intestine with hot pepper (real soul food). They prepare almost every kind of pork, chicken, or rabbit imaginable including stomach, kidney, and other delicacies like Preserved Egg, Surf Clams and Winter Melon. Takeout is available and they serve alcoholic beverages too. Best of all, their prices are reasonable. There's metered street parking, but you'll need the ParkNYC app since there aren't many meters that work directly(with coins or credit/debit cards). They're closed on Thursdays ... bummer! Check them out people! read more

Wow! Everything was amazingly tasty and super affordable. Can't beat these prices and the service. Ordered: String beans- delicious but spicy. So good that I just kept eating them even though it was spicy. Scallion fried rice- so bomb. This & string beans are a must. Compliments each other perfectly. Love the rice texture. Not a strong scallion taste for those who don't like scallions. Dumplings in spicy sauce- this is the best sauce ever! Not spicy, it's sweet but delicious. Mapo tofu- it had good flavors but not enough meat. Nonetheless it was delicious. All this was under $37. Can't wait to come back and try other sechuan spicy goodness. read more

Its the best. They don't miss. You can throw a dart at the menu and you'll get something delicious guaranteed

love love this place! I always order the braised slice fish and the spicy cold noodles. I believe the price for the fish dish went up by $1. It used to be $14.95 and now it's $15.95 The beef tendons was also delish. The mapo tofu was good but it could be a little bit spicer. Skip anything thats not hot and spicy. I've ordered the Chicken with mixed vegetables and boy was that a failed. It tasted like a dish from a regular chinese take out resturant. read more

Little Pepper - braised slice fish, spicy cold noodles, and beef tendons - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

Best Szechuan hands down I've ever had!! How this place doesn't have Michelin stars is beyond me. I absolutely love their food. Highly recommend their beef and scallion along with their scallion rice. Great service! Quick and delicious food! read more

We order five dishes Little spaic All test well done This place very clean . Good for parking on the streets This place is bigger Summer time was very very cooling read more

Little Pepper - 蒜泥白肉 - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

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Little pepper is NO joke. They are bringing heat and flavor in every bite. They are doing take out and deliver right now! Would order again: - scallion fried rice - beef with scallions - Dan Dan noodles (hot!!) - chicken congqin read more

My favorite restaurant in NYC, Sichuan or not. Amazing food at good prices, and just really tasty and varied Sichuan food overall-- best Dan Dan noodles I've had yet, and you almost want to bottle the broth the sesame cold noodles comes in. I've been here countless times with my gf, and it's way better than Famous Sichuan and Spicy Village, better than Legend of Taste, Grain House, Sichuan Mountain House, it edges ahead of Mala Project... and blows Han Dyansty out of the water. Great food, good people, and quirky art on the wall! Love this place! read more

To be honest, I'm a little shocked by all the other reviews... After reading them, I was expecting one of the most amazing culinary experiences of my life, and I did not get that. The service was good, because the restaurant was deserted. Anytime my family whispered anything, they came to address our needs thinking we were requesting something. The food came unnaturally fast. It was borderline sketchy. The first dish came within 4 minutes, and the rest came within 10 minutes after ordering. Honestly, the portions are small. Everything was laced in peppercorns and salt. The string beans didn't taste like anything except spiciness. My family was not a huge fan of the cumin lamb. The only good dish was the scallion fried rice but even that was a little bit too salty. Maybe I ordered all the wrong things but I seem to be what everyone else ordered on yelp. To be honest, you can probably find better food in Flushing. I don't know if it's worth traveling all the way to College Point to try this restaurant. read more

Little Pepper - Scallion fried rice, string beans, cumin lamb - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

Little Pepper is the best authentic Sichuan restaurant in New York City! Their menu has savory, scrumptious, and spicy specialties and delicacies from Sichuan Province. Every dish is cooked to perfection. Allow yourself and guests to an amazing epicurean journey to Sichuan at Little Pepper! Exceptional food and service! You will love this place and keep coming back - simply delicious! read more

Food is ok for Szechuan. Nothing special compared to other Szechuan restaurants that know what they are doing. Their problem is that they think they are special. They won't even take orders over the phone. You need to order through Instagram or Uber eats. On top of that, if you finally get through to them, they just hang up on you if you ask two questions. Next time I will make sure we only ask one question, oh wait...I will never order from them again. read more

My expectations were pretty low when I walked in, but their food is great. Their food isn't just spicy, it's actually tasty. Some places don't balance that well and just overdo it on the spice. Little Pepper balances the flavor very well. read more

Loved the food here! Stopped by for lunch on Sunday at noon and my husband and I had the place to ourselves, but a lot of people seemed to order takeout. The two men working there were attentive and helpful whenever we needed something. We got an assortment of dishes: dan dan noodles, mapo tofu, pork with bean curd, wonton in chili oil, and scallion fried rice. Our favorite dish was the dan dan noodles. It was the most authentic and delicious dan dan noodles we've ever had. The mapo tofu was also another favorite. The numbing sensation it gives and the slightly sour taste went so well with the hot rice. If we had to pick a least favorite dish it would be the wontons. They were seasoned too sweetly for us and the bright pink meat for me personally was off-putting. The pork with bean curd was good but way too salty for us. We barely touched the dish and ended up recooking it at home. Once the saltiness was lessened, we got to enjoy the umami seasoning with numbing spices. We def want to come back here to try other dishes in the menu. read more

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Yep, Szechuan for sure so ask for no spice for anything mild. Braised fish in hot oil: fish takes on hotness nicely and is super flaky and filled with wonderful hot pepper spice. Dan Dan noodles were my least fave. Just a ginger spice that didn't light my fire. Pork belly appy that keeps the fire going as it is cut like thick bacon, was. not thrilling. Spices bring me back to China. Scallion fried rice was good, not overwhelmed like the posts would lead me to believe. Good none the less. Mao Pu tofu, is tasty but I can't get past the heavy, hot oil. Not their fault, my own palate. Love it on a hot pot broth. Tofu that doesn't fall apart is key how it was a bit too soft for my liking. A dedicated Szechuan cooking experience if you enjoy spicy and the hot oil taste. read more

This place is bomb! My friend took us here and this is the best Szechuan food I had in NY. There are only a few tables and this is a popular neighborhood spot in college point. Every dish I had was super tasty, but I wouldn't recommend the intestines. I prefer it to be deep fried but instead, it was stir-fried which was indeed very pungent. I also can't wait to come back to try the scallion fried rice! read more

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I am saddened to only give Little Pepper only a 3 rating. I have been eating at this establishment when it was on Roosevelt Avenue and have been a fan for a long time. If this review was done last year, it would have been 5 stars. However, I have noticed a recent general decrease in quality. For example. The Beef & Ox Tripe in Chili Sauce, once an amazing go to no doubt appetizer, now often comes out with flavors that are off and also notably has shrunken to half its size in the past year. The Dried Sauteed String Bean which tastes great with a touch of char, often comes out tragically burnt. I've given up trying to make up it's just a bad day excuses for them. What is the reason for this slippage? The chef/owner. Depending on the day, if he is inside actively cooking, the food will be just as good as it was in the past. If he is off or outside minding the restaurant, his underlings aren't good, which is a shame. read more

Wow so good I'm writing this review as we wait for our check. If you're a real fan of Sichuan then this place is definitely for you. They don't skimp out on the spice and the peppercorns so you get the exact Sichuan numbing experience you're looking for!! We got the staple of boiled/braised fish along with the minced pork with clear noodles, dan dan noodles, and scallion fried rice. My favorites were the clear noodles and boiled fish. I'm not a fan of onions but my bf loved the scallion fried rice! You could skip the dan dan noodles. The portions were very generous. We have leftovers enough for another full meal. Everything came out to only $43. Also the staff is super attentive and courteous. Love this place!! Definitely want to come back and try the mapo tofu and more (: read more

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The Little Pepper was definitely not the spot for me. My family liked it and thought it was good but it wasn't the type of spicy I was looking for. Szechuan style dishes can be numbing in the tongue so if you're not into that then this might not be the spot for you. Some dishes we ordered were the chili braised fish filet, beef and tripe, preserved egg with green pepper, dan dan noodles, and a spicy chicken dish. Overall, all the dishes were great but the type of spicy was just not for me. read more

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This is the worst tasting spicy fish in this type of style, it doesn't not taste good at all. The scallions fried rice has a nice flavor however it was a lot too soft and soggy. At last the sweet and spurs pork was terrible. It was soggy and the meat has a porky stinky taste. We can't really eat it. Overall we was excited to try little pepper but very much regret it pretty much want it throw the whole order away. read more

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This is my absolutely fav spot for Sichuan food. They are the nicest people - small and family run - the food here is beyond outstanding.

Authentic szechuan at great value point, what else needs to be said? Okay, a little more will be said. The green beans were both crispy and juicy all at once. The double sauteed fish fillet was my main course, and there were probably over 20 medium sized fish fillet pieces, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside (crispy and juice seems to be a common theme here). I'm sure Chinese places like this are a dime a dozen in New York City, but even so, I appreciate it very much so. read more

Living on Long Island has its good and bad but the absolute worst is great Chinese food. I had this place bookmarked for a while and since traffic is light on January1 we decided to try it. This place will not disappoint you. The food is excellent the staff is very nice and we all loved everything we ate. Finally Chinese food with flavor and spice. Where else can you sit next to a Chinese man wearing a yarmulke eating only vegetarian dishes because he keeps kosher. (Only in NY) The best part is they just started making homemade desserts by the owner son in law who used to work for a place in the city I forget the name. The desserts were delicious and very inexpensive. read more

Food: 1.5/5.0 Service: 2.5/5.0 Value: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 3.0/5.0 Overall: 1.5/5.0 Wow. So disappointed. The dishes I had alternated between too much numbing pepper/not enough hot to fine on hot/not enough numbing. The hot and sour soup had no sour. The dan dan noodles were just bad. I have no idea what Yelp is thinking on this one - or did the kitchen really just have a truly truly bad day? Maybe the ratings are just inflated by the lack of competition in the area. I have no interest in returning. read more

Value 4/5 Taste 5/5 Service 4/5 Presentation of food 4/5 Appearance of the establishment 4/5 read more

Sweet, spicy, salty, and did I mention SPICY? I want to eat it all. It's rare that in NYC I will go back to a restaurant repeatedly, but Little Pepper makes the cut. And this restaurant is deep in Queens, not necessarily the most friendly public transportation wise area if you are coming from other boroughs or Western Queens. It's worth the trek. I carpool. I'd even stick out my thumb for this one. I've watched Little Pepper grow and change over the years. What was once divey, is now a really nice Sichuan restaurant complete with newly revamped menus (laminated and all). The portions have shrunk but it is the quality that matters. On a good day, with a good chef, you'd be eating in tears and sweats. The spice and taste is that good, that hot, and that satisfying. You'll eat till you are stuffed to the brim if you're anything like me and let gluttony get the best of you. This place is a million times better than Han Dynasty. If you're clueless as to what to order, bring your Mandarin speaking friends or just follow this cheat cheat: Dan dan noodles (2 orders) Sliced Pork Belly with chili garlic sauce Prawns with chili pepper Sliced fish with bean curd Mapo Tofu Braised Fish in spicy soup base Sichuan style double cooked pork Shredded Pork w/bamboo shoots Minced Pork with clear noodle Dried Sauteed String Beans Lotus Root with dried pepper sichuan style Spicy cold noodle Dumpling in hot sauce Yes, I ate all of this. I am a champion. They even have dessert. I wouldn't advise on ordering it though because they seemed annoyed when we did. But if you really really love rice dumplings then I suppose you can force them to boil some out of the freezer. Stick to the entrees and bring your appetite. It's no fun to come here with people who don't eat. read more

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As an unrepentant, slightly masochistic Szechuan fiend, Little Pepper was the deep-Queens mecca that I'd been searching for to satisfy my sick hot-tingly-numb peppercorn fixation. After my first time here, I wanted to come back almost immediately, and so far, most of what I've tried has been excellent. Shamefully, Little Pepper didn't really come on my radar until I read Pete Wells' glowing writeup in the NYT, and when I had access to a car, I decided to make a pilgrimage here. Little Pepper is a step up from your neighborhood takeout joint, and it's exactly the kind of spot that I would've come to as a child with a giant crowd of my extended family (if they liked Szechuan, that is -- but the decor is classic Chinese family restaurant). The service is polite, if at times slightly brusque, but I was here for the food, and frankly, I'm not going to Szechuan restaurant for white-glove service. Little Pepper, as Wells says, packs the heat! One thing I would say: you're not going to get the full flavor journey if you don't eat meat here. Lots of dishes rely on meat as a flavoring ingredient even if it's not the star of the plate; if you're looking for a place to go with vegan friends, it would be unfair to take them here. Little Pepper's food is vibrant, complex, fragrant, and most importantly, delicious. They manage to nail the spice profile of each dish almost every time, and there's a wide variety of different flavor compositions in the menu. There's plenty of the familiar tingly-hot má là that we know from Szechuan food, along with the cumin-inflected Mongolian influence of the north, in addition to some treacly Chinese American mainstays like orange/General Tso's chicken. I'd recommend sticking to their specialties here, namely, the several-chili-pepper-heat-rating hot stuff. Things I've ordered and liked: --Scallion Fried Rice ($5.50): why the heck is it so green? how does it taste like pure, unadulterated scallion juice? what makes it taste even better the next day? I have many questions about this, but like the joker, it's a green thing that is very intriguing and covered in mysteries. It's delicious, just order it. --Lamb with Scallion ($14.95): "Wow," you might be thinking, "what a boring name!" While that observation is true, YOU ARE WRONG about it being boring, because this has two layers of excitement. One, it comes in a foil packet that you unfold to release a steamy hit of cumin-y lamb-y goodness right into your face tubes, and two, it's just so good. It's a fairly dry fry with a floral, cumin, spicy flavor that is practically addictive. --Sichuan Style/Chong Qing Chicken ($11.95): this is something I like at pretty much every Szechuan place, and Little Pepper's version has wonderfully textured chicken, an almost choke-inducing number of chilis, and an amazing taste. It's HOT though, so be forewarned. Those peppers ain't a joke. --Thin Sliced Beef Tendon with Chili Sauce ($7.95): my shameful confession is that normally I despise tendon and find it akin to ripping through rubber bands with my incisors. However, Little Pepper's tendon is REALLY GOOD -- tender, flavorful, interesting, and with just the right amount of chew. The chili sauce doesn't hurt, either. --Dumplings in Hot Sauce ($4.95): another awful secret of mine? I'm normally kinda "meh" on dumplings, but these were excellent. The skin wasn't too chewy and bland (my usual dumpling complaint) and the sauce/filling were spot-on delicious. --Shredded pork with noodles: this had an amazing, complex flavor profile and ended up being one of the most popular dishes at our table. Everyone will like it. --Pickled cucumbers: I order these at every Szechuan restaurant, and you know what? They're hard to screw up, and a necessary antidote to your mouth fire. Things I've eaten that were good: --Dan Dan Noodles with Pork ($5.95): I've had a lot of dan dan. Little Pepper's is not the most amazing version of the dish I've had, but worth ordering if you're in the mood for it since it's a reliably executed dish. --Dried Sauteed String Beans ($7.95): I love the char flavor and never say no to a string bean; if you don't like things that taste vegetal, don't get this Things I've eaten there were ehhhh: --Mapo Tofu ($7.95): probably my most controversial opinion in here. Frankly, it needed more savory/umami flavor. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of umami, but it needed some oomph to add dimension to the silkiness of the tofu, the heat of the chili oil, and the mild beefiness of the meat. It's a very good mapo tofu, but not the best I've ever had. --Spicy Cold Noodle ($5.95): the cold sesame noodle dish that you'll find in a lot of Szechuan restaurants; Little Pepper's tasted pretty bland. Skip. PHEW. All this is to say: Little Pepper has my eternal fealty and I'll keep on coming back for that addictive mouth burn. Your tongue will ache, your face will sweat, and the next morning may be rough, but it's totally worth it for the crazy flavor journey! read more

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Down the stairs we went, following the peppers in the window. Our waiter boasted of the chefs talents and of the braised fish dish that had been written up in the NY Times. He was not wrong. The flakey swai fish was amazing in a fiery pot of broth. We also ordered the wood ear mushrooms and pork. I would also highly recommend this dish, the funky looking mushrooms and pork came together with layered flavors and a kick of spice. The kitchen did a good job at toning down the spice for us, though there was enough to provide that szechuan mouth burn. Note: they are moving in 3 months to 18-24 College Point Blvd bigger location apparently, but that will be a big loss for this neighborhood read more

Little Pepper - braised fish - Szechuan Near Me - College Point, New York

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