it's been too long so I last numbed all my tastebuds with spice at a place like this…read more - walking up to the an unassuming outside in an area not entirely known for this cuisine, I was interested why the reviewers were so good - the restaurant is deceivingly large as its thin but goes deep in the back. we started with their banger of a happy hour and got $9 spritzes & jasmine lychee martinis. the martini tasted like a sweet tea turned boldly alcoholic. very fun. I next just got a regular lychee martini, which was much less sweet & a perfect drink #2 - we started with the pork dumplings which had such a complex sauce. it looked like a basic chili oil but there was a tangy vinegar and a sweet aftertaste that balanced out the numbing spice. the dough was so chewy & thick, I loved. - the cold eggplant was very garlic forward & naturally ofc coated in spice. it's a large serving of the same vegetable but we ate every piece - we split the tofu & fish entree. this was insane, the same base and consistency as mapo tofu. incredibly rich and flavorful with light large chunks of silken tofu & battered fried soft fish. the fish absorbed so much of the sauce, which honestly I was eating by the spoonful.

The udon was the star of the show for me. I saw a couple eating it next to us and ordered it based…read moreon visuals alone and I am glad to say that it tastes as good as it looks. The three pepper fried tofu was also delicious, I enjoyed the variety of texture in this dish and how well seasoned it is. I did try some of the chicken and it did taste a bit gamey so that would be my only note. Overall food was great and service was attentive.

Made a reservation for Mother's Day and arrived an hour prior hoping we could be seated earlier…read more The staff were super friendly and were able to accommodate us early. The food was delicious! The Crab Tofu and Shrimp with Glass Noodles were our highlights! The Salted Egg Fish was a bit on the salty side, but the salted egg seasoning was still super tasty.

Conflicted about this place-- I'd heard such amazing things about it and I really wanted to like it…read morebut the food didn't quite match up with what I was expecting. The ambiance is nice and very roomy, clearly targeted towards a younger crowd. Presentation of all the dishes was good too. As for the food, I guess it's a good option if you're not used to traditional Chinese food and looking to try it? The flavors were definitely more catered to an American palate (as my sister put it, it felt like an American restaurant with Chinese dishes-- from the decor to the lack of complimentary tea or rice, menu was written only in English, vast majority of customers were non-Asian, none of which is /bad/, but if you're looking for a more traditional Chinese restaurant, Antidote isn't it). Onto the dishes-- the favorite hands down was the sliced pork with garlic sauce, which was beautifully plated and super flavorful. DongPo pork belly was very tender, just much sweeter than I'm used to. The green peppercorn fish had lots of numbing spice and the fish was very tender; it just wasn't as sour or spicy as I was hoping. Crab tofu was basically all yolk flavor and no crab flavor (not surprising, given how little crab they added). Sautéed pea shoots were very fresh and cooked well. Cocktail list is also super solid. Dessert was a let down-- we ordered the espresso crème brulee, which had absolutely no brûlée (tasted more like a vaguely coffee flavored flan).

The lunch special is a great deal. I had mapo tofu with brown rice and the soft bean curd with…read morechili side dish. The mapo tofu was savory and spicy, and I loved the chewy texture on the bean curd. Reasonably priced at $16 before tax and tip.

On the pricier side but the food all tasted amazing and loved how I haven't had okra pickled this…read moreway. Perfect for a casual afternoon lunch and love the decor.

I'm glad I got to finally try this place! They serve pretty good Schezuan food, the interior is…read morereally cute and service is good! My friends and I shared a bunch of things but this is how I would rank it starting from favorite: - Salted egg tofu - Crispy chili shrimp - Baby ribs - Green beans

amazing mocktails!! we loved the winter frost the most & I would definitely come back for this…read moredrink. for the food, it was honestly just ok - we didn't get the hype or the reviews. the scallion pancakes we got were very oily and didn't really have much of a scallion taste which was a let down. however the cold noodles were very good! a good amount of seating inside and you could probably just walk in without a reservation & they have happy hour monday-friday 12pm-7pm

We had a lovely birthday dinner here. The Szechuan fried noodles, and the stir-fried cabbage were…read moremy favorite, but everything was so good. The mapo tofu, green beans, twice cooked pork, and spicy (lazi) chicken were very flavorful. I thought the mala levels were just right, but it may be on a bit on the lighter side compared to authentic. The lamb spine came in a delicious broth, but it was a bit hard eating the lamb from the bone for not a lot of meat. The house steamed fish was also amazing. They don't take online reservations for groups over 5, so we called to make one for our group of 6. It was pretty busy Friday night, so would recommend. The service was great; they drew the cutest card when they found out it was my brother's birthday and let us bring a cake. And they also offered hair ties to the people with long hair. You order through an iPad which has a beautiful menu.

The restaurant is beautiful! I love the nature theme~ it feels like a peaceful escape from the…read morehectic nyc streets. The beef rib served with pancakes was tender and very smoky. I wish the sauce was sweeter though since the flavor was more j spicy/ salty. I think a different sauce like a hoisin chili combo would make the dish a lot tastier. They have a variety of sichuan dishes. I wasn't a huge fan of the swing pork belly since it's served cold and mostly tastes like cucumber- it was lacking flavor for me even with the red sauce/oil. The sour cabbage beef soup was interesting! It tasted nice and beefy, but was a bit too sour for me. The lemon dessert was my favorite! It was a cheesecake mousse with lemon curd in the middle~ so pretty and tasty! Service was top tier! I'd recommend coming here for the vibes!

Food: The food is delicious here! We ordered the grilled eggplant with garlic, clams, and a grilled…read morefish as the main dish. This place is known for their grilled fish dishes, where you pick the type of fish, the flavor and then your add-ons. It is served in a huge tray with burners on the bottom to keep it hot during your meal. We tried the spicy tofu flavor, which was excellent, but they also offer non-spicy flavors. Add-ons include various veggies, mushrooms, and noodles. All of the food was very fresh and flavorful, and we were very happy with the quality. Service: Service was phenomenal. The staff was so attentive and friendly. We brought a cake to cut at the restaurant and the staff were very helpful in getting everything set up and the table cleared before we brought the cake out. Ambiance: The restaurant is not that big, but they can definitely accommodate large and small groups. Seating is spacious and comfortable. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Another favorite meal of them! Service was always good they are so sweet. Love their fish pot and…read moresome appetizers!!! All customers are local but they do can speak English:) Thank you!

I recently went to "Birds of a Feather" with an old friend and my boyfriend…read more We absolutely loved it! I loved the aesthetic of the restaurant. it's clean, modern and chic. The service was a little funny to pin down but still top tier. Everyone was willing to help. I loved the Wong Kar-Wai inspired cocktails, "2046" and "Fallen Angels". So cute! But it this heat and possible spice, I really just wanted a chill, Sapporo to cool off. And they sell it by the pitcher. Sign me up. We did the cold noodles. the shrimp dumplings, the scallion pancakes, the veggie fried rice and the snow pea shoots. Everything was perfection. I enjoyed every bite. We could not get enough. My boyfriend was especially blown by the snow pea shoots. I wanted more noodles. I did not feel heavy after all the fool. It did not taste greasy. I can not wait to go back. I had the best experience.

Cute spot to try some authentic Szechuan meals. Honestly I'm a wimp with spicy food and so my…read morefriend and I kept it mild. The inside was clean and had a rusting but modern look. Firstly, The housemade lime ice tea we got was refreshing on a hot day today and juicy but not too sugary. I tried the scallion pancakes which are my favorite appetizer snack but it was a little bland and not was crispy as I'd like it. We ordered the fried eggplant accordion which was tender on the inside with a crisp exterior. I don't think I was a fan of the sweet-sour sauce though (just my preference) as it seemed sweeter than I'd like. Service was prompt enough. Plenty of seating but busy and popular nonetheless. I'd try it again and if I wasn't a wimp with spicy food I'm sure heat-adventurers would enjoy this! My FAVORITE was the Dan Dan noodles. I highly recommend this one. Can't go wrong. The sauce blended evenly with the thin noodles. It was less "greasy" than previous Dan Dan noodles I've had elsewhere.

This place is a certified sleeper! Very unassuming Chinese food spot. I loved the low mood…read morelighting, play list was exceptional, and the service was attentive. The food is why we are all here and this place did not miss! We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation and it was a Sunday night. We were told the specials for the night with great detail, we snagged one of the last soup dumplings and they are incredible. The only other place I've had soup dumplings as good is in flushing - that's high praise from this queens girl. Next up we ordered the scallion pancakes - which ruined all other scallion pancakes for me. They were ultra crispy and flaky. The dipping sauce was deeply flavorful and the portion was perfect. We also ordered the chicken wantons that came in a chili crisp oil and peanut sauce, delicious. The pork noodles were the secret star because the description was pretty straight forward. But my partner is a chef and insisted we get them. They were some of the best noodles I've ever had. Definitely made in house and they were coated in a flavorful sauce. The crispy garlic chicken was so good that I had to take it to go because we were stuffed, still amazing the next day. The bartender with the cool tattoos that gave me extra coconut candies, you are truly amazing and really made us feel well taken care of. Can't wait to come back and try mo

This is our go to spot for soup dumplings. It hits EVERY-TIME!!! They're pipping hot and savory…read more And don't sleep on the complementary spicy cabbage, it's spicy, savory, and slightly sweet. I'm salivating as I write this review. Kings Co Imperial is a cute date spot, love the vibes and the service is alway great. I also love the coconut candies that they give you with your check. We'll be back soon!