Very generous portions made quickly in a restaurant venue that could use a little TLC. Our group headed out to dinner, as our host loves their soup dumplings. They seated us at a large round table in the corner covered with white tablecloths, which was quickly discovered was to hide the decaying state of the table. (Several sections could easily have collapsed if someone leaned on the thin remaining layer in the broken parts.) However, like the legend of Waffle House goes (the shabbier the restaurant, the better the food), it also held up for Ollie's. I ordered prawns with orange sauce--a rarity since most places typically only offer orange chicken. The non-rice mains also come with your choice of brown or white rice on the side. The prawns were perfectly cooked and the orange sauce was amazing. (I'm pretty sad that it won't be easy for me to find this again, and even if I do, it likely won't compare to how good this is!) Everyone at the table was so full by the end, and several of the dishes were so plentiful that it looked like they were barely touched! Family style serving would definitely be recommended for many of the options. I would definitely return for that orange sauce in a heartbeat! read more

Ollie's Sichuan - 81. Prawns with Any Sauce (orange sauce) - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Typical chinese take-out. We expected more given how the place looks and how big it is. It was ok for takeout but nothing more. Very oily food and very spicy so keep that in mind. Got a little sick after eating as well... all very much in line with Chinese takeout in NYC We ordered Fried Rice and Chow Mein and it came decently packed and with good quantities so that's what the stars are for. Taste was ok, nothing memorable read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Fried Rice, Chow Mein - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I stopped in this restaurant to get lunch. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and sat at a booth. I was served by Yang. I ordered: Sake Spicy Cumin Chicken Wings Beef Noodle Soup Grand Marnier Jumbo Shrimp Human Chicken with Brown Rice I enjoyed the food and my favorite was definitely the beef noodle soup. All in all a really good experience! read more

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Pure shit. This food was literally shit. Soup was shot, the duck and pork- shit. Do. Not. Order. From. Ollies. read more

This was nothing to write home about. I guess the service was ok for what it was. I just wanted some soup but there was very little broth and the meat was really hard to chew, so I never got to finish it. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - 9. Beef Noodle Soup. Beef was so tough - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Extremely disappointed with my experience at Ollie's on W 42nd St in New York City. I ordered food to go and after opening the container, I found what appeared to be roach legs in the food. When I brought it back to the counter, the employee removed the legs and body of the insect and offered to remake the food as if it was normal. I declined and requested a refund for the cash I paid, but they refused to return my money. This was completely unacceptable and honestly disturbing. Food safety and customer service should be taken much more seriously. I would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Roaches inside the food - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in here on a freezing cold weeknight. The hot tea hit the spot to open up the meal. Got a small wonton soup and the Chong Qing spicy chicken with chilis. It was mediocre at best, as it didn't really taste fresh or flavorful aside from the spice factor. Probably a one and done for me. Meh. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Meh...Not bad, but not memorable. Really 3.5 stars but wouldn't say 3. Nice to be off the beaten path in this area, just west of 9th Ave on 42nd Street. Red pleather booths, very nice servers, not standoffish at all. Good menu. Ice cold ice water, always so delicious while waiting to order. We had a show, so in & out without fanfare. Clean enough. Convenient to the area's attractions (can you call Port Authority an attraction?) Dry chili string beans, chicken with broccoli that was not overly "velveted" I'd return but wouldn't necessarily send anyone here. On the higher side of inexpensive (18.95 or so a dish) read more

Ollie's Sichuan - 96. Dry Sauteed String Beans - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Really awesome spot for anyone looking for authentic Chinese food . We ordered dumplings and ribs as appetizers and curry chicken as well as sesame chicken as a main course. The food was delicious, the service was fast and the place is cutely decorated they also have a bar in the front for anyone who wants to get drinks. read more

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Chinese@ Hell's kitchen, NYC We were able to get a seat without reservation for a late Saturday lunch. We waited a while for our waitress to come and take our order. The noodles for the beef stew noodle soup was chewy and cooked just right and the soup tasted pretty good. The skin of pork soup dumplings were too doughy. I liked dry tofu and garlic stems but preserved pork belly was too salty. The prices of dishes were reasonable and cheaper when paid in cash. read more

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Worst restaurant ever. The food hygiene is terrible. The servers never seem to wash their hands. They wipe tables with dirty cloths, handle cash, take out trash, and then immediately serve customers' food. I have even seen them touch the food directly with their fingers inside the dishes. They are also extremely unfriendly toward children. One server spilled an entire glass of water all over my 5-year-old daughter's dress, soaking her completely. What upset me the most was that not a single staff member in the entire restaurant asked if my daughter was okay or showed any concern for her well-being. I am truly shocked and furious by the lack of hygiene, professionalism, and basic compassion. 最烂的饭店，由于离家近，偶尔懒得做饭就会带孩子来这里吃，经常看到这里的服务员端菜盘时手指都插进菜里了，而且服务员的手几乎都是抓钱、抓抹布、抓垃圾、再顺手择菜（比如择未洗过的豆角），然后直接就端盘子给客人上菜，从未见服务员期间洗手或戴手套，我吃着虽然恶心，但多数为了方便就忍忍吧...... 平时经常看到服务员对待老外谄媚对待中国人冷眼，其实心理是很厌恶的了，终于让我忍不住爆发了的是这次服务员对我孩子的态度，前天我带孩子去吃午餐，刚坐下，一个男服务员端两杯水过来，心不在焉的刚在桌子上，我点了一份午餐他根本没听，脑子像有病一样拽桌上的纸，结果一整杯水全部洒我女儿身上，裙子都湿透了，我看着他，他一言不发跟没事一样。 我说"水都洒我女儿身上了" 他看着我仍然不说话， 我又说"我女儿裙子都湿透了" 人家仍然跟没事一样看着我。 我再说"你把水洒我女儿身上了，你看不见吗？" 我反复说了好几遍！ 这男服务员终于开口说了一句"那能怎么样" 我简直气爆了，我大声说："你们这有老板有经理吗？" 结果这个男服务员仍然没有任何回应，只是不停的看着我旁边桌吃饭的老外，意思是别影响到这个老外吃饭。 后来过来几个女服务员，看意思没有任何人想知道发生了什么，同样是怕我影响到其他客人，只是问我要不要换个桌，呵，她们只是看到桌子湿了，就是没人问我女儿要不要紧，我仍然压着火也是出于素质跟着她们换了个安静的角落，结果是把我们母女仍在那里就完事了，对她们来说算是问题解决了。我再次问他们"你们经理或者老板呢？"反复问了几遍之后，得到一句不耐烦的回应"经理忙完了就会来"。 我坐在那擦着女儿湿透的裙子越想越气，后来决定跟女儿不在这吃了，起身往门外走，走到门口前台的时候，我对前台说："你们这里没有经理吗？" 结果前台也马上低下头不说话，一个刚才就站在一群女服务员堆里的貌似经理的老年女人终于开口说话了："什么事？"但表情里同样是不耐烦，我简直更无语了，她刚才一直在旁边能不知道发生了什么吗？为什么当时不问？同样冷眼只是观望，我说："发生了什么你没看见吗？我女儿现在身上全是湿的你不知道吗？"这个女的轻蔑的说了句："他没给你道歉吗？" 我有气无力的回说一句："你自己查看监控吧" 我真的无语了，面对这样一群人我还能说些什么呢，全程没有任何一个人问问我女儿怎么样，我临走出门时说了一句："我一定会给你们一个差评" 这时候这个女的才说了一句"对不起啊"...... 一群崇洋媚外的恶心败类，把跪舔表现的淋漓尽致，这事如果是发生在老外身上可想而知那副嘴脸，我也看到评论区有人给他们同样的评论"对待中国人的态度和老外天壤之别"，看来这是他们一贯作风，不会改了，烂到骨子里了。 read more

Good Chinese food in this area. Used the right Sichuan spices. I ordered 2 cold dishes - saliva chicken and thin sliced brisket. Both tasted great cold, good flavor and quality of food. Reasonably priced for the portion and all meat. Would recommend to anyone trying to find a spicy Chinese restaurant read more

This place was a great surprise! I had intended to stop for Chinatown while in NYC for some Asian food, but did not get the chance to do so, this place was in the theater district/time square area right near our hotel so we gave it a try. I ordered a Beef/Broccoli style dish and my son had an orange chicken style dish. They were both extremely tasty & filling. The portion sizes were sizable and we had a nice place to sit and eat our dinner that was relatively peaceful and quiet. I recommend this place for a great bite! read more

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$13 lunch combo takeout comes with rice & a side of choice so i chose egg drop soup. bruh why was the egg drop soup so mf salty i had to dilute it with water. also the sesame chicken was not good like at all read more

Ollie's Sichuan - 19. Egg Drop Soup - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Best Cantonese Duck soup I had ever had anywhere in the world, Truly authentic and super clean restaurant, I loved the atmosphere, I was served by Lin and Mike with speedy service and will be coming here every single day and try something new for the rest of the days i have left visiting New York City, Just Amazing, Highly recommend... read more

Never a bad meal at Ollies! Been a family staple for years. Came here after a play tonight and it hit the spot. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - 137. Fried Rice and tofu with mixed vegetables - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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The dumplings were fire. The chicken and broccoli were okay. The roast pork was decent. However, the location at 116th is better. That's my usual spot but because I was attending an event at Carnegie Hall this is what I had to settle for. The wait staff were kind and courteous and the food came out quickly. read more

A great little Sichuan Chinese restaurant tucked in the Hell's Kitchen area of Manhattan. Clean, prices are reasonable, and the food was delicious. Away from the touristy areas, but perfect for the tourist who find it. Service was good and the food was prepared in a timely manner. Great for a change of pace from the typical NY food. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Pork Belly with vegetables and Sweet & Sour Chicken - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Ollie's lunch specials are very good, and a good deal, too. I did two take out orders...garlic chicken and the mixed vegetables. Each comes with a pint of white rice, and miso soup. I enjoyed each dish. The garlic chicken was an Americanized Cantonese- style with a reddish sweet and sour type sauce...done very well. The chicken is tender, nicely velveted, with tasty tree ear mushrooms. The mixed vegetables had a nice variety including asparagus and baby corn. Both came in a deceptively small container but were filled to the brim, perfectly adequate for one person, especially at lunchtime. The miso soup was excellent! Packing was good. The price was a real bargain. They have more authentic Chinese food available. I just did not order it this time. I hope to return for dinner to try other dishes. read more

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We always come here to eat Chinese food celebrating birthdays yesterday was mine . I never felt so uncomfortable yesterday my waiter truly ignored me and my family. He continued to help others around but towards us very rude as if he did not want to serve us . I noticed every other waiter making sure their customers was happy unfortunately it did not pertain to me . It's very sad I think I will just order my food to go not going through that unpleasant experience again . read more

I came here twice. The first time was for lunch and I had their lunch special, which was the fish and rice. Second time, I came was for dinner time. It was also great. Ordered dumplings, eggplants and scallion pancakes. Food was great, servers were friendly and the decor was classy. This will be one of my go to spots in NYC now. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Rating: Stopped by Ollie Sichuan for lunch and tried the fried rice and General Tso's chicken. The lunch menu had a decent variety and the portions were fair for the price, which I appreciated. Food came out quickly and was hot, but overall, the flavors were just okay--nothing that really stood out. The fried rice was a bit plain, and the General Tso's, while crispy, lacked the bold flavor I was expecting. Not a bad spot for a quick lunch, but not particularly memorable either. I'd go again if I was nearby, but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

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I'm happy when I enter Ollie's front door! The lovely dining room has hosted many of our memorable family and church gatherings. Two of Ollie's most tasty dishes: Baby Shrimp Chow Fun! and Cold Noodles with Sesame Paste! Finally the servers are efficient and welcoming (unlike in Chinatown!). Highly recommended! read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Wonderful time at Ollie's - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

I didn't think it was possible but I think Ollie's is getting worse...and I've been ordering from here for decades. I stopped by to order Bean Curd with Vegetables and Shrimp with Pecans (I wanted Walnut Shrimp but they didn't have this dish so I asked the guy at the register if the Shrimp with Pecans was like Walnut Shrimp; he couldn't understand my question and just kept reiterating it was shrimp with pecans). The menu listing described the Shrimp with Pecans dish as only having those two ingredients so I ordered it. When I arrived home with my order both dishes looked and tasted almost alike. Both dishes had the same vegetables except that one had bean curd and the other had shrimp! I always forget that there are some good dishes on the menu and a lot of not-so-good dishes. Order at your peril at Ollie's. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Bean Curd with Vegetables - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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This place was very good! The inside was nice and quaint. The serves was excellent and the food was good. We had the pan-fried noodles with chicken and a few of the dumplings. The sauce for the noodles was fantastic! They have medium portion sizes compared to other cities. We would definitely come back if has the opportunity. read more

Not as good as we expected. The service was just so so. We ordered four dishes, only one was great. The price was very high compared with other Chinese restaurants. Don't want to come again. read more

Ollie's Sichuan - Double cooked Pork belly - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

Terrible. Sichuan dish was so salty it was not edible. And beef noodle soup meat was not beef. Not sure what it was but it was awful. Restaurant seemed clean but the staff did bot care when we told them the dish was not edible. My husband took about 4 bites and the rest had to be thrown away. They did not even acknowledge that we were disappointed. And unfortunately it cost the server a tip. It was not cheap and wished we would have gotten a $1.50 slice of pizza somewhere instead. Save yourself the time and do not go there! read more

This is our go-to spot when we're in Hell's Kitchen seeking seasoned tender roasted Duck with crispy steamed fresh string beans, consistently friendly customer service, and drinks. It is one of our favorite restaurants not only because the Duck is crisp and moist, but mostly because of the service. We feel as if we are welcomed to take our time, relax, and not rushed out like an assembly line. Did I mention that alcohol is available? Yassssss! Cheers. Ollie's is a great way to enjoy classic traditional Cantonese and Sichuan dishes, delicious drinks, and teas in the greatest city in the world. Please add them to your go-to list next time you're in NYC. read more

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Not my favorite... on the surface, the food looks pretty good. But broccoli was rubbery. Beef tasted old and soft. Orange chicken had decent flavor, but the meat was dry and the breading was soggy. The rice didn't taste great either, and everything was drenched in sauce, as if to mask the poor quality of food. It was hard for us to enjoy any of it. Honestly we ended up throwing it out. read more

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Oh boy what a find! We started with some appetizers that were served quickly and piping hot. The service was prompt and cordial, with few suggestions so definitely know what you want before going in! Really enjoyed the duck and the noodles!! read more

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Nice selection of dishes. Really wanted dim sum but went w/ lunch special: Ma Po Tofu w/ Brown rice & hot & sour soup. Perfect amount of spice for me in the Ma Po Tofu. I found it interesting that no one offered me chop sticksWait staff were attentive but not very welcoming to me or the other Caucasian who came in after me...‍ read more

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Ollies is a reliable Chinese restaurant. The atmosphere is cozy in the winter. Service is very good and pretty fast. I eat here a lot, so the food is good. read more

The staff is very enthusiastic and can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin. The menu has Szechuan, Hunan, Cantonese and Northeastern dishes, and there are so many different kinds of dishes that you don't know what to eat. I ended up ordering the restaurant's main course of Szechuan food, spicy chicken, chopped pepper fish fillet,cold cucumber,hot noodles,shrimp dumplings. read more

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My friend and I popped in here in a haze of hunger. The service was quick and the food was delicious! It was a sunday afternoon so the restaurant was pretty quiet, but still quite busy! read more

20 Years of Great Meals At Ollie's. I've been coming to Ollie's for over 20 years, and it's still one of my favorite spots! The dumplings are absolutely amazing, the pepper steak is always flavorful, and the Muay Thais are delicious. In all these years, I can honestly say I've never had a bad meal here. Consistent, tasty, and always satisfying -- highly recommend! read more

Please don't go there. This place was not smelling good at all and food was stale. We ordered two dish both was having some weird smell. Not recommended, read more

Unassuming sichuan place walkable from Times Square. Just a couple of folks in their jammies on a cold Friday evening. Pork soup dumplings were slightly disappointing because of the thick texture and not so hot soup. The Beef noodle soup on the other hand was delicious and saw almost everyone ordering it. Have had better Dan Dan so wasn't particularly blown away with it. Worth the visit only if you are in the neighborhood otherwise do not bother. read more

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Came here for lunch with my boyfriend and my parents. I remember going to the original location when I was a kid. It was just as good as I remember today. My boyfriend and I shared roast pork wonton soup. The soup is big enough for two. IT WAS DELICIOUS. The broth had so much flavor. The roast pork had great flavor. There was also 6 wontons and bean sprouts. I want more right now as I right this review at 1230 am...it's that good! For my meal, I got the shrimp in any sauce lunch special. I chose garlic sauce. It was very good! My boyfriend ordered Double Cooked Bacon Lunch Special. It was delicious and unique. We've never seen that on a menu before. He was very happy with his choice for lunch. My parents ordered a roast pork wonton soup each and they shared chicken and string beans. I had some and the sauce was a little too sweet for me as I prefer spicy, but it was still good. Service was great. Water was constantly refilled and our waitress checked on us often. Can't wait to go back! read more

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Honestly, didn't expect much because of the 3.4 rating. I'm sure there are dishes that are a hit and then a miss because they service a RANGE of Asian food. Thankfully what we ordered were all really good. We had the Yang Chow Fried Rice, Eggplant with Spicy Garlic Sauce, and Diced Chicken with Dried Chili. The service was great and the staff were attentive & nice. The interior is comfy and feels like a traditional Chinese restaurant. Overall, my friends & I enjoyed the food and experience. read more

Attentive and efficient services, Chinese traditional decor. The prices were normal. We needed to see a Broadway show in 1/2 hour so we ordered small and less. The food was brought out fast. We ordered 2*红油抄手: meat filling was dry and hard. It seems premade in a factory. 3*扬州云吞: soup was better with chicken, veggies and shrimps, warm and tasty. The wonton was so-so. It seemed like they were looking for one time visit with tourists, not aiming for loyal and returned customers. read more

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