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    4.7 (136 reviews)
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    Steamed Whole Barramundi. S.P. Fun presentation. Tasty and lightly seasoned
    Glenn C.

    General Review: Would recommend the Szechuan dishes more than the Cantonese place, which makes sense as they take up the majority of the large menu. I went to this place a while ago with a large group as part of many Chinese New Year celebrations I went to earlier in the year. The staff was friendly and pretty quick regarding refilling water or tea. I didn't bother with a drink, though some others had a beer or soft drink. For the location, I was surprised by how many Szechuan/Sichuan dishes were on the menu, with there also being Cantonese dishes, a couple of Shanghainese things, and a separate small section on the back for American Chinese food. We mostly got their specialty, Szechuan. The first thing that arrived was the Strange Peanuts for $7.95, soon after our host finished ordering. The word "strange" here refers to Guaiwei, a Szechuan mix of flavors and spices. The flavor on the outside of the peanuts included some sweetness, sourness, heat, and numbingness from peppercorn. It was tasty and addictive, and I could see myself munching on them while drinking or something similar. Another appetizer was the Mr and Mrs. Smith, or Ox Tongue & Beef Tripe in Spicy Sauce for $16.95. This popular Szechuan dish was served cold, as expected, and had a fun mix of textures. It was numbing and spicy, but not too much so, especially when added on top of rice. This was a good representation of this dish, and I would recommend it. There was also the $11.95 Preserved Egg With Green Pepper, which you can find in a small handful of places in the city. It was a bit less spicy than Szechuan Gourmet, but there were plenty of slightly funky century egg slices for the price, so I'm not complaining. The Cumin Lamb, for $16.95, was probably my favorite of the Szechuan mains. The lamb was tender, and it was a nice mix of spiciness and numbingness with plenty of cumin. Less cumin, but much spicier and numbing was the $29.95 Zigong Style Stir Fried Rabbit. This had many small pieces of rabbit along with a lot of bell peppers. The only issue with this dish was the plentiful bones, but this is expected with this dish. My least favorite was probably their take on Crispy Chili Chicken With Dough Twist. There was plenty of heat, but I prefer some other spots where you can taste the chicken better and where the breading has been lighter, such as either Peppercorn Station or Mountain House. My favorite of the non-spicy dishes was the Steamed Whole Barramundi, and as it was S.P, I don't know how much it cost. The fish had a fun presentation with a tiny figure catching fish, as well as a little sculpture made from a carrot, which looked like a pagoda. This had the typical Cantonese mix of soy sauce, ginger, and scallion, and the fish was steamed perfectly, being moist and tender. Of course, there were bones, but it was easy enough to eat around them. I also liked the $15.95 Sky Pavilion Fried Rice. The rice had some good wok hei, and there was a good mix of meat and vegetables inside. The Stir Fried Pea Shoots With Garlic for $20.95 were good also. I would prefer a bit more garlic, but it was cooked fine. Last and least favorite was the $14.95 Fried Rice Cake Shanghai Style. I found the texture a bit too soft compared to some of the better spots, and it was bland, even for this dish. There are many better places for this dish. Tasty place. Would go back and try more.

    Amazing food quality and the staff was super friendly! On top of that the atmosphere and ambiance was fantastic! I'd highly recommend giving this place a chance.

    Andrew H.

    We stumbled upon this place randomly in Times Square and decided to give it a go. Frankly, a lot of the dishes remind me of Sichuan Mountain House - they hang the pork belly in the same style, with very similar props. The dishes were very solid, overall your standard Sichuan cuisine. What stood out the most was that each dish came with some cute and clever decorations - wooden boats, various small props, etc. It definitely felt like a cute mom and pop restaurant trying to make a good impression on customers. Overall I'd say it's a very standard Sichuan spot and the dishes are all as we expected. The only thing to note is that service was a tad slow even with there only being 3 occupied tables in the restaurant - perhaps we came at a slow time.

    Joy Z.

    Came here with a group of 7 for a Saturday dinner. The interior is quite small and it was packed. We had to wait a while to be seated and served. The staff were friendly and helpful but they seem so busy all the time. We got 8 dishes to share. The grilled fish and the mapo tofu were a crowd favorite with the right amount of spice and flavor. Some other dishes esp a chicken soup dish with jalapeños is way too spicy and that overpowered everything else. The presentation is amazing and over the top but we loved it. The service is friendly and the food is authentically sichuan but the restaurant seems very understaffed. If they can improve on the service this place would be a solid addition to the Chinese food scene in nyc.

    Chih C.

    Hidden gem in Times Square! Very authentic Chinese cuisine with fair pricing and attentive service. Mapo Tofu ($18.95) - Absolutely loved it. Probably the best mapo tofu I've had, packed with flavor, a nice touch of mala spice, and perfectly balanced. I even asked for extra rice just because of this dish. Chinese Bacon with Cauliflower ($21.95) - Marinated pork belly stir-fried with cauliflower. Nothing too special, but the flavors worked well together. Cold Noodles ($9.95) - Sesame oil, soy sauce, and vinegar. Interesting combination, though not really my thing. Fried Rice Cake with Brown Sugar ($9.95) - Loved this dessert! Crispy fried mochi drizzled with brown sugar -- simple but so good. The menu is massive with 249 dishes in total! It's like a Chinese version of a diner menu. I'll need to study it before my next visit.

    71.Mapo Tofu-麻婆豆腐

    The service is really good here and we had some amazing food at a very reasonable price. As someone coming from China, I can attest that the food is pretty authentic.

    Kung pao chicken Sichuan style. So, so good!
    Elizabeth S.

    Never judge a book by its cover; from the outside, Sky Pavilion looks like a simple hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant; it is far from simple, and I cannot wait to return! I had the best kung pao chicken I've ever had -- I know it's not a traditional Sichuan dish, and that's what the restaurant is known for. But even with so-called "American" Chinese food menu offerings, there's the option to have it prepared a Sichuan style, which I did. So flavorful! My friend got the Sichuan pepper chicken, and a side of the sautéed pumpkin and loved them both. Agree with others who have commented on the service -- absolutely lovely. The restaurant is also fairly quiet -- and the other customers reflected the fact that it is an authentic Sichuan restaurant as opposed to catering to tourists.

    Max H.

    This is the chicken Kung Pao it is $22 and doesn't come with rice. So $24 all things considered. Now you have to call them and tell them you want the king pao chinese style not American (Reddit user tip). Their version. Easy the spiciest I've ever had. Chicken is good but they crush you with chilis and peppercorns. I know I always complain about spice level But this was wild. And some bites were just chili peanuts and sauce. This is close to best in snow if it was just a little toned down but as is still a great representation of this dish. Just a little too pricey.

    糖醋排骨
    Anna J.

    We really enjoyed our experience here, ordered a 炒饭 dish, 鱼香茄子, and 糖醋排骨 dish, all were amazing! Great service and quiet ambiance too. Will be back again.

    Sliced pork with fresh garlic paste
    Wing L.

    An authentic Sichuan restaurant. You will think it's a tourist trap since it's located next to the port authority but this restaurant is very authentic. We came here with a group of 6 ppl. We had reservations and were seated quickly. All the food was delicious. The loofah and string beans were my favorite. The food presentation was beautiful. The duck with glutinous rice was flavorful. The millet spare ribs were interesting but good. The only negativity is the restaurant is too loud.

    糍粑
    Liqin X.

    Everything we ordered was incredibly authentic and flavorful. The service was attentive, and the atmosphere made the dining experience even better. It's definitely one of the best spots for Chinese cuisine near Times Square--highly recommend!

    42.Fried Duck w.Glutinous Rice-
    Julie Ying X.

    I came there for my birthday dinner with a group of 6 people. We ordered the pork with cucumber, the crab tofu, the fried duck with glutinous rice, the spicy chicken with fried dough twist, the millet ribs in lotus leaf, the pork lo mein, the string beans with minced pork, and the loofah. The best dishes were the spicy fried chicken with fried dough twist and the fried duck with glutinous rice. The dishes had large portions and decorated. Service was very fast and friendly. I would definitely be back! FYI - you get a free dessert if you post a review online.

    Lizzy K.

    Great for big groups. One of the largest menus I've ever seen. Interesting authentic choices and "American choices." Dishes are pretty saucy but delicious. Service was good.

    Water spinach and mapo tofu

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    推荐招牌毛血旺!量足,料多! delicious! The service is good too! We found this restaurant from red notes, it's really worth to stop by

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    Best Chinese food in a minute! Their mapo tofu is addictive and delivery is always so fast. Lunch specials are a great deal.

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    Authentic sichuan food, great location very close to Times Square, service was pretty good too.

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    Restaurant is clean and food is great! Ordered a spicy fish and crab xiaolongbao. The portions are pretty big so best for sharing.

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    4.5
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    I did not expect to find a sit down Cantonese & Sichuan Restaurant in the heart of Herald Square…read more For sure a hidden gem worth trying. Came here with two other friends for dinner and we pigged out. We started off with Scallion Pancake with Shredded Duck ($15), which tasted amazing. The pancake was flaky and not overly soaked in oil, while the duck meat enhanced the taste. I think everything should order this for the table. We also got the Dan Dan Noodles w Minced Pork ($8), which is a staple dish in Sichuan cuisine. Make sure you stir the bowl to mix the sauce and minced pork. For veggies, we got the Sautéed Green Beans With Eggplant ($18), which tasted great. I usually get sautéed pea shoots for a veggie dish, but this was worth ordering as the eggplant tasted great along with the green beans. For entrees, we got the Spicy Green Pepper Fish Filet ($28 for filet). A classic Cantonese dish that comes with bok choy, so it turns out I didn't really need to order a veggie dish. Delicious. We also tried the OOHU Mao Xue Wang ($34), which may be one of the most spiciest dish available on the menu. This dish combines blood curd from a duck, tripe, and chicken gizzards along with other organs into a simmered broth containing chilis and peppercorns. They also use spam, vermicelli noodles, mushroom, and other things. If you're adventurous and you like spicy, I would recommend this. Best eaten with a cup of rice. Service is great as our server made good recommends and was overall friendly. They also have a party room you can book, which sounded pretty affordable. Don't recall what their minimum spend was, but it was super reasonable compared to a lot of other spots in Chinatown and Flushing.

    I came here for a large dinner party where we got seated in the private room in the back. The space…read morefits three large tables although we only used two. We ordered multiple dishes which came out one after the other. Some of the standouts for me were the Pork Intestine Dry Pot ($20.95), Crispy Tofu with Salty Egg Yolk ($23.95), and Sauteed String Beans ($16.95). Many spicy food options since this is a Szechuan spot afterall. Some dishes were a bit too salty and spicy, which they did discount after we brought it to their attention. Overall, decent spot and good for large groups. Otherwise, I didn't find this spot to be too memorable (not bad, not great).

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    4.6
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    I thought this place would be more trendy than tasty but I was wrong! We ordered a ton of items and…read moreeverything was delicious. Portions are also massive, and we had tons of leftovers. Service was friendly throughout, though they did forget our drink order and we had to follow up. Ambiance is great, prices are reasonable given quality, and food is delicious.

    Had a pretty good meal here with a group of co-workers. I tried the cucumber salad, mapo tofu,…read moreeggplant in garlic chili sauce, and scallion pancakes. I really liked the scallion pancake and eggplant. The pancake wasn't crispy/dry, but rather the exterior was crisp and the inside was still a little soft/fluffy. It's the first time I had a scallion pancake that wasn't just straight dough inside/outside, or so thin that it got crisped out. I really liked this texture profile though. The eggplant was 10/10; the eggplant was cooked well, so tender but not soggy. The sauce was really good too such that it was sufficient spice but not flaming. Would recommended. I enjoyed the cucumber salad and tofu as well, but have had better. Seasoning and prep were good though -- although the tofu was cooked so tender (or maybe was silken tofu to begin with) that the whole table was struggling with carrying it from plate to mouth -- heh. Food came out very quickly; staff were friendly, efficient, and helpful. Decent amount of seating with a cozy vibe. It was a good meal, not my favorite Szechuan spot, but definitely hit the spot.

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    After visiting The Vessel, we walked about 15 minutes to Chi for dinner, then headed back to The…read moreEdge for sunset. It turned out to be the perfect CityWalk. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and everything was delicious. The cold appetizer platter was a great start, the crispy shrimp were perfectly crunchy, and the braised beef short ribs were so tender with a rich sauce that was amazing over rice. The dim sum sampler was also a nice way to try a little of everything. For drinks, The Pavilion was light and refreshing, while the Diamond Dragon came in a diamond-shaped glass with dry ice, making it both fun to drink and great for photos. The restaurant was busy even on a weekday evening, with a big screen showing a soccer match that added to the atmosphere. Great food, great vibes, and a perfect stop after exploring Hudson Yards. I'd definitely come back.

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