I cannot rate this place enough!! This was my second time going to Mountain House, first time to this location. The location is walkable from Times Square. We ordered the Mapo-tofu, Kung pao chicken, and pork slices soup. A lot of the dishes are spicy and have a good kick, the Mapo-tofu had a little bit of a numbing spice and it was so delicious. I will come back to NY just to eat here again! The appetizer is pickled cabbage, so delicious! The service was great, very polite and proper making my friends and I content to be there. The server also helped us with suggestions on what to order or how spicy the food is. The ambiance is great at this restaurant, the decorations are very oriental. The seating was very clean, the lighting was bright but not too bright. It was perfectly suited to what we are eating. read more

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Me and several crew dudes just crushed Mountain house. Tongue tingling, mouth numbing delicious! The food was incredible. We had it all! Hot n sour soup, numbing chicken, peppercorn beef, double cooked pork, swing pork belly, La-zi chicken, dumplings in chili oil, spicy frog lover , Ma-la lobster and teppan shrimp. All amazing!! Great lunch ! Most certainly will be back again. read more

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The restaurant has a nice fit out. Service was friendly. The mapo tofu was a bit too spicy for me. The veggies were delicious. Good for pre-theatre. read more

Mountain House is considered one of the best Szechuan spots in the city, even as they have grown to multiple locations throughout the city. Location of this new spot is near the theatres, which I love as it adds a solid spot for a pre show meal in an area devoid of many good options. This was my first time so we tried alot of the classics. Swing Pork Belly was my favorite and definitely not just a social media food. Loved it. The La Zi chicken was fine, but pieces of chicken were super tiny. The Mama black fish "soup" was delicious and the most intense szechuan flavor I've ever tasted. Recommend getting some rice to go with this. Also, definitely get the jasmine tea pudding for dessert. Our waiter convinced us to try and loved the intense tea flavor, a great way to end. read more

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Mountain house is always a hit. The ambiance is so peaceful and service is friendly. We started with a dumpling with chili oil and pork belly on the swing. The pork belly is always my favorite, and I can't come here without ordering it. The dipping sauce isn't too spicy but still very flavorful. The pork and cucumber combination is refreshing and tasty. The La Zi chicken is super crispy and extremely spicy but delicious every time. read more

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One of my favorite restaurants in the city (and earned my Chinese parents' approval!) My go-to dishes here are the laji chicken, claypot beef and the fried rice. Note: they do not play around with spice here!! Flavors are rich and the food comes out quickly! Definitely would make a res, since this spot fills up quickly and there's always a long wait! read more

The service was excellent! The waiters assisted with pouring the tea, and our soups. The food was tasty, and not tremendously overpriced. They also packed up our leftovers into very nice takeout containers and bags when we left. read more

I've always wanted to try the East Village Mountain House, so was excited to try the Midtown one. Our group got the below dishes: Swing Pork Belly La-Zi Chicken Mapo Tofu Fried Rice with Special Vegetable Pea Shoots Out of the dishes, my favorite was the Swing Pork Belly and Pea Shoots. The Swing Pork Belly combined with the cucumber and sauce was a combo that I didn't expect to like so much. The Lazi Chicken was also good, though they put so much pepper corn that I felt like I had to fish for chicken bits even after we had asked for less spice. Overall, food was quite solid and would definitely try some of the other things on the menu. Ambience was nice; it's tucked away on Restaurant Row with decent seating options on the two floors with nice aesthetics. Prices are also not too bad, especially if you split with a group. (Though I would recommend ordering a healthy amount of dishes since the portions aren't particularly big) Would definitely come back in the future to try other dishes! read more

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If you're looking for authentic sichuan cuisine, this place is it! The portions are generous and spicy means spicy. Our favorite dishes were the La-zi chicken, stir fried cabbage, string beans w/eggplant and the pork trotter soup! You really can't go wrong with any of the dishes here. The best part is that everything is quite affordable. The staff are very welcoming and we loved sitting on the second floor! read more

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Stunning decor, impeccable service, and mouth-watering food. Highly recommend getting non-spicy dishes as well otherwise your stomach will be on fire. read more

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As reliable as ever, this new location of Sichuan mountain house is setting the standard again in NYC (authentic) Sichuan food. The peppercorn fish in clay pot dish the waiter recommended was amazing (so good I forgot to snap a pic). Duck and cuttlefish appetizers were great as well. A lot of the dishes were extremely umami from the peppercorn and chilis they season with. Spice level can be adjusted which tells you it's not premade. The veggie dishes I tried did leave something to be desired. Peach jelly dessert was a refreshing finish. All in all, there were enough hits to justify coming back, even with the misses. Probably as good as authentic Sichuan food gets, on this continent. read more

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I met some coworkers here for dinner while in NYC. We had a fantastic experience! The food was amazing, the cocktails were awesome, and we enjoyed great service for our group of 5. I definitely recommend if you want something other than the typical American Chinese food experience. read more

My husband likes this place. It was definitely too spicy for me. Duh - it's a Szechuan restaurant - but I thought it was way heavier on the peppercorn and spice than other Szechuan restaurants and not as many non-spicy options to choose from. The Dungeness crab with sticky rice wasn't bad - same for the snow pea shoots. The chili dumplings and Mapo tofu were way too spicy for me but my husband liked them. Service also wasn't great, but maybe they are still working out some kinks as it opened fairly recently. They weren't good about refilling our water or clearing our plates, and when we flagged someone down to do so, they often forgot. A lot of dishes also were brought to the wrong table but quickly redirected to the right table. Given how popular the original location was, I guess I am not that surprised how booked this place was already. We walked in as a party of 2 on a Saturday at 3:30pm and there was a short wait. When we left around 4:30, we heard the hostess on the phone telling people the restaurant was booked the rest of the night. read more

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This is my third time at Mountain House but my first time in their midtown location (I've been to their East Village and Flushing locations, but it's been a few years). It's super busy even on a weekday night - luckily we had a reservation so we didn't have to wait. Every table is served jasmine tea, which was very fragrant, and a side of picked cabbage in chili oil. We ordered some of their staples - swing pork belly, la-zi chicken, stir-fried long beans, and the boiled fish in chili oil. Everything was delicious, but my least favorite was probably the swing pork belly (I've had it before and thought it was just ok but it was my friend's first time so she wanted to try it). The pork is a bit on the dry side. The la-zi chicken was good but the chicken pieces were on the smaller side so it didn't feel like we got much out of that dish. No complaints about the boiled fish and the long beans - very solid! read more

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Really authentic szechuan cuisine-- they definitely don't shy away from using the mala spices!! - Swing pork belly: 10/10 (I loved the sauce that it comes with! Perfectly spicy and sweet. The cucumber also adds a nice fresh touch.) - La zi chicken: 10/10 (fantastic chicken with a really big dose of mala and spice. It was super yummy and pretty spicy) - Fish in chili oil: 9/10 (it wasn't as spicy as it looks, but definitely mala heavy. It was good, but I've had better.) - Fried rice with szechuan special greens: 100/10 (one of the best fried rices I've had in a long while! So glad we got this instead of plain white rice) Service was great-- fast and friendly. Ambiance was really nice too-- very calm and chill so great to come for a date, with friends, or with family. I'll definitely be back to try out their other dishes once I'm craving a dose of mala! read more

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Make sure you make a reservation. We didn't but the hostess told us to go in at 9:45 & she was happy to get us seated. The chilli chicken was amazing! Our server was super nice & packed me a few bags of their delicious jasmine tea & the special chilli oil! read more

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First time going there and it did not disappoint, now I want to try the famous OG location! Food was great, mapo tofu, Flounder boil were the highlights for me.... read more

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I walked in and sat down right away. Great hosts and severs. The ambience is great, each dish was Very special. Tongue (highly recommended), Beef / Potatoes (great) , and the desert very delicate. Will come again read more

Never had Szechuan food before this! Delicious flavors and a great vibe as well. Will be back next time I'm in New York! read more

Mountain House - Chinese Near Me - New York, New York

Wow. Mountain House was probably the best Chinese restaurant I've tried in the city so far. The spot was super cutely decorated - it felt like you were dining within a traditional Chinese hut. The menu also offers a plethora of authentic Szechuan dishes. My favorites were the swinging pork belly, green pepper pork, and the beef ribs with buns. The portions were big and the prices were reasonable. The service was also great. My family really enjoyed this spot. Highly recommend! read more

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restaurant is very nice, awesome ambiance. the servers are very friendly and quick with service. all the food was good (personally i dont love too much peppercorn so all the dishes started to taste the same). i really enjoyed the tofu, the pork/cucumber dish was a little bland to me. the cocktails were good but took way too long to make, i wanted to cancel it because by the time we got them, we were about ready to leave. i may not be back because of personal preference, but if you like peppercorn flavors, this is a great place! read more

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If you're looking for authentic Sichuan cuisine that doesn't hold back on mala and spice, this is the spot! Can be very very very spicy to many. We ordered the Swing Pork Belly, Fish in Chili Oil, and La Zi Chicken, and each dish brought something unique to the table. Swing Pork Belly - This dish stood out the most! The pork belly was tender, and the sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. The cucumber on the side added a refreshing crunch, wish there was more. La Zi Chicken - Super flavorful with tons of numbing peppercorns. The chicken itself was crispy and well-seasoned, though we did find ourselves digging through the peppers for the pieces. Some pieces were also dry. Definitely a popular dish! Fish in Chili Oil - Despite looking intimidatingly spicy, the heat wasn't as intense as expected, but it was packed with deep mala flavor. The fish was delicate and soaked up the broth nicely. Was very spicy for us. Had to drink a few cups of water and sweat a bit lol. The ambiance is great, with a clean and modern interior. Service was fast and attentive, even with how busy they were. Prices are reasonable for the quality, though portions lean a bit larger. read more

One of the better Chinese options I've had in the NYC area, and especially one of the best Sichuan. Spices and flavors were on point for every single dish. They've got the service aspect done well too. We had a pescatarian in our group and were able to make modifications like substituting the meat-based broth for the fish in sour cabbage to water. The flavors were still on point and the flounder was soooo tender and perfectly cooked. We also got the pork belly swing, crispy sizzling tofu, and stir-fried shredded potatoes. I really enjoyed every dish, and even the tofu was not just a basic unflavored crispy version. Suggestion...keep the sauce that comes with the pork belly swing, add it as extra chili oil to your dishes if you like! Will definitely seek to come back here again. read more

Ambiance (5/5): The interior is beautifully decorated. It was nice and bright, low volume that you could hear each other. The decorations felt immersive and welcoming. Service (5/5): You can tell it's great service when the wait staff all have walkie talkies! We were seated for our reservation time immediately but right beside the entrance. We asked the hostess if we could move away from the cold draft and she said all the tables were accounted for. However, she offered 1 hand warmer for each of us!! Wow, never had that offered before. Cocktails took more time to arrive than our mains and were super strong! Food: Be warned that the Sichuan food here is extremely spicy, even the mild option! While I was okay, my other guests found it way too spicy for their palate. Swing Pork Belly (3/5): The cold slices were unmarinated and required the dipping sauce for flavor. This was a nice picturesque dish but nothing to write home about. For those that can't handle spice, this was the only dish that wasn't spicy that we ordered. Beef slices in hot and sour soup (3/5): This was a unique flavor that I was not expecting. The soup was sour but also reminded me of traditional Chinese medicine or something that my parents made for me when I was sick. Although the beef was tender, I found it a bit too sour for my taste. Mapo Tofu (5/5): The tofu had a nice film of chili oil and the minced beef gave the dish some more flavor. It went lovely when mixed with white rice. Pepper Chicken (4/5): The cubed chicken pieces were all tender. The mild flavor of the hot peppers caused a numbing effect. I thought it tasted great! read more

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I really appreciated this place! I came here with two dear friends in between some Broadway shows. We really enjoyed our meal! Our server was awesome and made some great, unique, and honest recommendations. We ordered a ton of different dishes, taking our server up on his recommendations. While I personally wasn't in love with every dish on the table, it was extremely evident that the food is very high quality. This place has a reputation to uphold, after all! The flavors were very different than your typical cheap American-Chinese food, in the best way. The ambiance is very moody! I loved our table, and how there was some separation between us and others in the restaurant. Overall awesome experience, would love to be back! read more

After all our years as NYC foodie enthusiasts, I can't believe this was our first time at Mountain House. We saw sooo many great reviews and pix, so we were already pumped. And they didn't disappoint. 1st-although resy showed no tables, I called and the hostess said COME DOWN, no prob! Then greeted us so cordially and surprised us with their premiere table under the hut! I could go on and on but overall the staff were ALL super nice, waitress was EXCEPTIONAL and very helpful explaining each dish; food came out very fast and was amazingly flavorful! The most interesting menu mix, great tea, Sake, and the decor is authentic and peaceful. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I had lunch with my friend. We had a great time. Authentic Chinese food served by friendly servers. The fish stew was spicy and delicious and the pork belly swing was fun to eat and of course yummy. We loved the jasmine tea and how they kept it warm over a tea light candle. Such a nice place. I will definitely bring more friends here in the future read more

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I had really high expectations of Mountain House, and I walked away a little disappointed with my meal. Perhaps I was in an uncharitable mood as we had to wait a while for our table, despite having a reservation. I should say that, other than that, the service was very good. Food came out quickly. The la-zi chicken was my favorite -- just that perfect combination of texture, salt, spice. Everything else was fine, but not amazing: the swinging pork belly, the beef ribs with steamed buns. Perhaps it was the intense flavor of the chicken that made everything else sort of underwhelming, I'm not sure. I'd go back, just to try other things. But I'm not sure I'll be in a rush to do so. Spicy food isn't my husband's thing, and while he tolerated the chicken, it was a struggle (poor guy). The other items weren't spicy (or rather, one could add the pepper oil to one's own specification). So for folks who fear spice, this place is still do-able. read more

This place really is spicy. We had the pork belly and beef tongue appetizers. Beef tongue won on flavor though pork belly won on presentation. However, all the dishes won on presentation. For main courses, we had the pepper lovers chicken and mala prawns. Both were really good, though if you do not want to get spices on your hands, don't get the prawns. The pepper chicken had at least three different types of hot peppers, so good. We asked for everything to be very spicy and were sitting there sweating. Amazing. Also they started us off with kimchi and tea. Very nice. I'll definitely be back. read more

Honestly, was very excited about eating at this restaurant after reading the reviews and seeing the quaint ambience, but was thoroughly disappointed. The food was all mid with some dishes being too salty or the meat and egg drop soup only really having the taste of cilantro... additionally, there was hardly any heat or Szechuan peppercorn flavor, it was very disappointing especially for an establishment with a reputation for superb Szechuan food. The only real redeeming quality was the excellent service I would not go again. I would not spend my money on this. read more

I am so happy that they open this location in my neighborhood! I always love this chain! The food is always great and the ambiance is nice. The waitstaff Lily is so sweet and kind. She is so passionate about the food and made great recommendations. We had the wonton in mushroom chicken soup, signature chicken stew and the fish with crispy rice. The fish with crispy rice is definitely our favorite; So light but flavorful. The chicken stew is really spicy! We love it! Will come back very soon to try more dishes. read more

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Good food & good service! My parents always love coming here when they visit nyc as it has good authentic chinese cuisine! Interior is super pretty as well :) read more

Not sure Mountain House needs any more good press but I'm going to add some. We arrived early for our reservation and were seated immediately. The food was superb, authentic, delicious. First time, so we did the swinging pork belly, and the combination cold appetizer (bang bang chicken, duck tongue, and bamboo shoots). Followed with fish fillets with green and red Szechuan pepper (superb), mapo tofu (correct and excellent), green beans, and wontons with chili oil. Everything with complex tasty seasoning. We lingered for 2.5 hours before they gently asked us to leave - totally fair! Finally I want to note the excellent and charming service. We'll be back - and next time will order more adventurously! read more

My friends and i had dinner at Mountain house while we were in New York visiting and it was an awesome experience. The food was authentic and delicious, and we were extremely satisfied with our meal. The staff was also very accommodating and friendly. Frankie was exceptionally polite and made our experience unforgettable. He deserves employee of the month! The entrees were shareable portions which was fun because we got to try a lot of different dishes. Highly recommend for large parties. Beautiful experience thank you Mountain House! Dont get the durian fruit unless you're strong. read more

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Very good atmosphere. Very good food even spicy ones. Thanks for the tea. Good service there.

This restaurant impresses everyone!! Each need received immediate attention. Their attention to detail appears in both food and service standards. This place maintains high standards of appearance. The place earns positive feedback. read more

The restaurant strikes the perfect balance in everything they do. All their food has left a positive impression. Nice employees. You can find both intimate and group seating. All aspects create enjoyment. read more

The reputation for excellence is no exaggeration. The restaurant deserves its good ratings. The kitchen staff is talented! These employees are wonderful and create a warm atmosphere. I value the consistent effort from the staff. read more

I can't vouch for the pork personally, but my friend loved it. Starting from the free tea and delicious spicy cabbage, I knew it'd be a great meal. The waiter was so attentive to my dietary restrictions and made sure I knew what was in each dish. The restaurant was huge but also it didn't feel like you were packed in like sardines. I'm still thinking about all the food. Next time I would skip on the rice and taro. read more

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