We ended up visiting this Chinese restaurant during its grand opening, and I was pleasantly impressed. The restaurant was clean, well-organized, and welcoming. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely open to feedback and suggestions. They communicated clearly in English and took the time to explain the menu, which made the experience especially enjoyable for someone like me who isn't familiar with all types of Chinese cuisine. I really enjoyed my meal and the overall experience. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to local residents as well as families visiting the area. It's a great new addition to the community, and I look forward to coming back again! read more

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Very nice stop after the broadway show. Services were great. Dishes came very quickly. We got a mushroom chicken in the pot and the six dimsum box. Both are really good. Decent amount of the mixed mushrooms which went pretty well with the diced chicken. Dim Sum box was a good combo of meat,bao, and sweet type of dimsum. All worked out for the after show dinner. read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - 6 dimsum piece. - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

A bit of a surprise for hubs to pick this place for a Chinese food experience in the theater district because he is firmly in the "low spice" end of eating, and Mapo Asian is a Sichuan place. So while I'm reasonably certain he searched for a place that had dim sum anywhere on their menu, and they do indeed have a dim sum sampler, we skipped it instead going with recommendations from the server for some of the top sellers. To no one's surprise, Mapo Tofu was one of them, so hubs ordered it with prawns, and I went for an ongoing favorite of mine, DanDan Noodles. We did order them both pretty low spice (2 peppers on a scale of 5) and then added an app of crispy chicken to come out with the entrees to further tone things down for us. Delicious. The server was pretty hands-off, which is not what I'm used to in general but which seems to be the MO for NYC, but we were there early bird dinner time so the restaurant was quiet and he came quickly when we had any need. That allowed us to talk (and him to subtly watch the World Cup, which was playing over the bar) and everything ran smoothly. The one thing I would say was kind of weird is it was so quiet in the restaurant that some people looked at the outside-the-door menu and peeped in the big windows and even though some came in & looked around, about half decided to land elsewhere. I think an immediate welcome at the door, even a verbal greeting, would have landed more of the guests. read more

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The audacity to sell a chicken soup for $21 that tastes like noodles in boiled water was shocking. To top it off the noodles were all soggy, no chew or mouth feel for a premium price. The interior was nice and the service was friendly but the food and prices, were disappointing read more

Had a great experience at Zhou's Mapo Tofu! Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the mapo tofu--it was flavorful, spicy, and really hit the spot. The portions were generous, and all the dishes tasted fresh and authentic. The staff was friendly and attentive as well. Definitely a spot I'd recommend if you're looking for good Sichuan food in New York. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Beware of a service charge. Owner adds on a service charge with no explanation. I think it was 18% and apparently not a tip. The food was good. Not great. They charge additional for white rice with your entree. I got the broccoli and beef. (Pictured) Well prepared and tasted good. Medium portion. $28 plus $2 for a small bowl of rice. I understand the rent is high in this location but that doesn't make it worth it. I don't like them sneaking in a "service charge" that isn't going to the server. Too many other options around here to recommend this place. They are open late. read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Broccoli with beef. White rice. $30 - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Verified by Yelp: VIOLATIONS Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas. Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of. Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink. WARNING: Check your bill before you pay. They add a gratuity in Chinese after the total, then still print suggested tips of 18%, 20%, and 22% at the bottom, making it very easy to accidentally tip twice. When I confronted the owner/worker, they admitted the charge written in Chinese was the gratuity, but it's not clearly disclosed in English. On top of that, the food left me with severe stomach pain afterward, the staff was rude, and they don't even offer free soda refills. Between getting sick, the poor service, the outrageous prices, and what felt like a deceptive billing practice, I won't be back. This place is a tourist trap--save your money and go somewhere else. ***Update: Got food poisoning.*** read more

Recently opened restaurant on eighth Avenue close to Hell's Kitchen and right beside a big playwright Celtic bar Cozy little place with a few tables and a good ambience The service was good and attentive We tried a few different dishes for lunch and we enjoyed all the dishes Good shout out if you're in the area and want nice hot Chinese food Tried the mapo Tofu, obviously there is also a Mapo spicy chicken dish, but it's a breast it's not boneless We tried a double cooked pork, which was pretty tasty And also squid tentacles, which was OK not too great Overall enjoyable food read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Mapo Golden Yolk Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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ATTN DIVAS--THEY HAVE COKE ZERO. Walked over during my break at around 11:30AM and enjoyed being alone in the quiet restaurant for the first 30 mins before the lunch rush came in. I already knew what I wanted--the mapo tofu lunch combo (~$16) and the nine grid dim sum (~$23). Service was very polite, didn't bother me at all, like they can sense how much interaction you need. There's a bar as well but I had to head back to work :P The mapo tofu was expectedly delicious, soft tofu cubes in a thick meaty sauce with a side of white rice and smaller sides of seasoned cucumber, a hard boiled egg, and a spring roll cut on the bias, perfect for dipping into the mapo sauce. 10/10. The nine grid dim sum was so fun to try! I was worried it would be too much because I was dining alone but figured I just had to try. Visually stunning, the different bites were an adventure and most were fantastic while some were bombs. The lunch combo comes with a dessert at the end of the meal: coconut milk straws. I'm not a big fan of coconut dessert so one bite almost ruined my mapo high but they let me take the rest home and my husband loved them. Overall with 2 cokes and tip I spent $50 (teehee) but I ate and drank a lot, had a great time listening to a podcast in my headphones, people-watched near the window, and enjoyed a nice break away from the office. I'd definitely do it again. Cheers! read more

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We needed somewhere quick and stopped here. I probably shouldn't have eaten inside because there were gnats and flies flying and one landed on our food. Ended up taking to go to enjoy it. Honestly the chicken was not good and had a weird sweet sauce. The scallion pancake ended up being what I ate the whole night. Wouldn't come back personally. Update: my boyfriend got food poisoning lol read more

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I came back to Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar for another lunch and tried the Garlic Chicken Lunch Special this time. At first bite, it tasted okay, but the more I ate, the more the flavors came through. It had a tangy sourness and a nice kick of spice that grew on me. My friend ordered the dry hot pot and asked for "super spicy." When it came out, it wasn't as fiery as she hoped, but the staff offered to recook it. Even after, it still wasn't that spicy for her, but I appreciated that they tried to make it right. This time, they surprised us with a little snack before the meal, and at the end, they even brought out a small slice of chocolate cake--likely because of the mix-up with the spice level. Those extra touches went a long way and showed great hospitality. Overall, still a strong spot for lunch with solid flavors and thoughtful service. Just a little inconsistency with the spice, but I'll be back again. read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Good location for a quick pretheater meal. Unfortunately, the fried foods are very greasy.

This restaurant has a lunch special. We got the dry hot pot with the mild spicy level. For my hot pot, I got fatty beef, bok choy, and enoki mushrooms. The servers were very attentive in refilling our water glasses. We were also given appetizers which were egg roll cookies and radish. At the end of the meal, we were given fortune cookies. Overall, a very pleasant lunch experience. read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Last night I went out for Chinese food. I walked by Mapo & saw they had Szechuan Dan Dan Noodles on their menu. That is one of my favorite dishes, so in I went. The waitress was kind, despite having a little trouble understanding my English. She said the dish cones extremely spicy. I asked her to tone it down a bit. Unfortunately my bowl arrived with zero spice. That was disappointing, but perhaps it was her difficulty with understanding English. Like I said she was very kind & attentive. The flavor was just ok, as this turned out to be a super basic dish. Think spaghetti with a little ground pork. The other thing that disappointed me was the small size portion. For almost $20, I was surprised at how small this was. I left still hungry, ugh. read more

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Was able to get a last-minute pre-theatre reservation and was so happy with the results! Fresh, flavorful, spicy but not too spicy Szechuan food. Didn't try the dim sum. Service was friendly and efficient. Will definitely return! read more

The mapo tofu is really salty, the server does not speak fluent english so she took my order wrong and hesitated to admit it. BEWARE of the automated 20% tips printed in CHINESE on the bill even when we are a party of 2. Overall not a good experience. read more

Amazing Mapo tofu, shredded cabbage, and spicy chicken. The spice is authentic. Good portion size. Even though some servers don't speak mandarin, the service is top notch. The space is clean and modern. Tasted better than Mountain House next block to be honest. Will be back! read more

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This food was absolutely fantastic! It will be a go-to every time we visit the city. We had the beef and broccoli, sesame chicken, chicken fried noodles, and pan fried dumplings. There was not a single dude in the bunch. Everything was very flavorful and my family demolished it so quick that I forgot to take a pic for the review. The portion size on the sesame chicken. Could have been a bit bigger, but the pieces had tons of meat and very little breading, so that is a win. The place is beautiful I side and the staff is very kind and attentive. read more

Food is so so... lack of flavor for sure and it is not authentic at all! Tourist trap for sure.. also not fresh.. the noodles were almost like left over.. read more

Latino's cooking americanized, Chinese food. Taste was just okay. Heavy syrup and msg flavors. Service was fast and friendly. Our Group of four was seated immediately on a Saturday night without having a reservation. read more

My husband and I found this little place and although we have been in NYC for 4 days this was the best meal we have had!!!! The atmosphere is great and the staff is super friendly!!! read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - MAPO Restaurant - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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They were out of everything that was for steaming but the other food was amazing. Small environment but great service! We were in and out so fast we had additional time before our show. read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Lo mein - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Service was super fast, really cute little restaurant with nice plates and really comfy chairs. But overall, this food may have been the best food I ate in NYC. The Dan Dan noodles, kung pao chicken, and chicken and broccoli were amazing. The soup and fried dumplings alike were absolutely delicious. The portions were perfect, and we will definitely come back here next time we're in the area! read more

The food here is delicious. Try the lunch special 11:00 a.m-4:00 p.m. the garlic chicken was delicious and it comes with spring rolls and cucumbers. The service is amazing everyone is friendly. The restaurant is clean and plays great music. read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Garlic Chicken Lunch Special - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Delish! Food was fantastic, I came in on a Wednesday night around 8:30 there were plenty of tables to pick from so I sat by the window great view. I ordered the pork wontons in hot oil and the Kung po chicken with white rice. Server was friendly and didn't bother me but was around to help! Music was great too! I will definitely be coming back! read more

Service A+ Food C Had Stir fried fish filet, Kung pao chicken and wonton in spicy oil and they were all belo average The fish you tasted the starch or the flour or whatever than the fish Ambiance B Chill; fine read more

Came here grand opening night - amazing service and ambiance. The remodel is really nice and food was amazing. Definitely will get the mapo tofu and mapo braised pork again. Garlic green beans were top tier!! Will be back and ordering take out for sure. read more

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Came here for dinner opening night! Incredible food, very flavorful and unique. Great service and ambience, will be back! read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

We arrived at the restaurant at about 3 o'clock. We had read the reviews on yelp prior to visiting and were excited to try this restaurant . We ordered an appetizer of calamari and two lunch specials. The lunch specials came out before the calamari. When we asked where our appetizer was, they said it was coming right out. We ordered one Mongolian chicken lunch special, and one Mongolian beef lunch special. The meat on both meals was tasty. It also came with a small spring roll, which was very crispy on the outside, and the veggies were tender on the inside. I was surprised that there were no sauces to go with the spring roll or the calamari. read more

Amazing food and service! We had a wonderful time eating at Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar in Times Square New York City. Would highly recommend anyone visiting to try this spot out right off Broadway read more

Mapo was fantastic! The pork and truffle soup dumplings were bursting with flavor and the chicken and broccoli was cooked perfectly. The little sampler of snacks at the start was a fun surprise. Delicious food and great service--I'll definitely be back! read more

Mapo Asian Restaurant & Bar - Pork and truffle 6 Pork & Truffle Mushroom Soup Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Forgot to take a photo but the food here is delicious. We had the lunch specials including the spicy dry pot. All were authentic. Our server was attentive and the interior clean and modern. read more

Stopped by this restaurant on the way back to our hotel from a musical. Feeling in the mood for some asian food, we decided to give it a try, and man it was well worth it. We started off with some spring rolls which were very tasty and had the perfect amount of crunch+flakiness. We then enjoyed the spicy ribs, which were cut and tossed in a good amount of spices(note that these arent boneless however well worth it), and the 4 color soup dumplings, which were very flavorful. Lastly, we had the chicken fried rice, which was perfect for two to share. All in all, a great experience and worth going to. Definitely will when watching another musical or visiting time square. read more

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Flavors were on point and just right! We had their mapo tofu with pork, sichuan dan dan noodles, and cucumber in soy. All had just the right amount of spice with the classic mala burn. We were really happy to have stumbled on this place on our NYC time square visit. Service was very friendly too. read more

The food was tasty and authentic. Service seemed a little nervous but very nice and attentive. Something that will be solved with time. Recommended by me and my wife's Beijing family! read more

Great little new place. Overly attentive staff, seemed nervous. Food was not what we were expecting. Slimy, gummy fried rice, dried over cooked chicken, but delicious blistered green beans. Cocktails were good. read more

we stopped in late around 10:15pm. The staff was pleasant and friendly. We ordered 3 types of dumplings. The were delicious.

Foods great !!! Place very immaculate, astonishing service, highly recommend, dishes are very authentic, 2nd fl very beautiful!!!!!