TLDR: Appetizer (cabbage and others in chili oil) 5/5, Mapo Tofu 5/5, great spice and numbing. Citrus Bloom drink 5/5 (idk much about drinks though) Place is absolutely beautiful and my server Emma was incredibly kind and helpful, she gave other recs below, and below that is the full review Emma's Recs: Chicken: House Chicken, La-zi Chicken, Signature Chicken Stew (only if you can handle spice), diced chicken with lotus roots, chicken numbing and sour Fish: Fish in Sour Cabbage Soup Ma-Ma Hot Fosh, Spicy: Jiang Stew Fish, Whole: Green Spicy Bass FULL REVIEW The beginner appetizer is apparently common is Szechuan cuisine, but this was absolutely amazing. I had to make the stank face after trying the chili oil and accompanying flavors, it's like a soft tangy and spicy flavor that is incredible, definitely house made. The tea was a rose sweet green tea, tastes great- the teapot was heavy which I loved The citrus bloom drink was presented spectacularly, the glass and the dried yellow flower on top was a great addition. It tastes like citrus with only a hint of alcohol The mapo tofu is awesome, I had it without beef but it's soft and has that mouth numbing you get from Sichuan. It's probably the most tingling I've gotten, my whole mouth and lips Absolutely beautiful aesthetic, there is peaceful string music playing the whole time and the entire place is decorated stunningly The service was amazing, the server told me how they make the appetizer as well as poured the cup of tea for me, other than that you normally order on the iPad which makes things very easy. You are able to add order notes for restrictions, and they also came and double checked if I was good with beef in the Mapo Tofu. read more

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The food here is amazing,flavorful and tasty,the service here is amazing everyone is attentive here,our server was very nice as well. as for ambiance it was so nice,the place is so pretty,i definitely recommend!! make reservations since it does get packed here! minimum 2 people to make a reservation!! read more

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yummy food, just make sure you have an appetite for spicy foods or this place is not for you! my family and i were seated at a small table given we walked in without a reservation. they were kind enough to offer us a larger table after we had settled in, but declined. they were quick w service and always made sure to refill our waters. best dishes were the green beans and kung pao. I would skip the tripe. read more

Can't believe how crazy busy this place was on a Sunday evening. Luckily we had a reservation. The service here really is not that good at all and the iPad ordering is kind of weird. The mapo tofu was absolutely delicious and the best one I've had so far I think. The Chinese broccoli was also cooked perfectly and so good. The food was top notch, but the service was not. Absolutely love the ambiance though. read more

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

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Possibly one of my new favorite Szechuan restaurants in the city. The mapo tofu is a MUST try and so are the dumplings in chili oil... absolutely insane. Peach rice wine was also delicious. It is a bit loud inside but the decor was so beautiful!! Staff is also super friendly but we were waiting a while and had to ask for certain dishes that we had ordered a few times since they're so busy, but everything came out fairly quick. read more

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Everything here is so good, even the mints they give you at the end. Service is fast but if you get the flounder it will take a while. I got the fried rice and the flounder, with the drunken noodle dessert (bing fen). The bing fen is overloaded with toppings for a usually minimal dessert. Lots of seating available inside and there tends to be a line. read more

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We had a lovely birthday dinner here. The Szechuan fried noodles, and the stir-fried cabbage were my 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. read more

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The restaurant is beautiful! I love the nature theme~ it feels like a peaceful escape from the hectic 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! read more

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Came here on a Thursday evening with family and it was packed! Luckily I had a reservation, which is definitely the way to go if you want to dine here during peak hours. All of the ordering is done on an iPad (much different from the last time I came here a while ago) and then a waiter/waitress will come to confirm the order. For starters, we ordered the Swing Pork Belly, which is served on a mini rack and a chili oil for dipping. Our veggie dish was the Stir-Fried Pea Shoots, which were super fresh with a clean, garlicky taste that balanced out the heavier dishes nicely. The Beef and Porcini Mushroom Bibimbap makes for a good rice dish, which the server will mix the rice with the ingredients in front of you and serve each individual guests. For entrees, we ordered two different soup dishes. One was the Beef Slices in Spicy Sour Soup, which I really liked the beef slices soaked in the spicy flavor. Definitely goes well with rice. However, I preferred the other dish, which was the Fish in Sour Cabbage Soup. This dish consisted more than just the fish and cabbage, which made this well worth it. read more

Supposedly this mountain house is better than the one in Rowland heights and I could believe that. Flavors were immaculate and the spice was enjoyable (excuse my runny nose). read more

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Consider it as must have for Szechuan food when you are in town. Good service and a variety of options in dishes. They are quite authentic and deserves a second visit. The restaurant is clean and welcoming. While we would like to order two other dishes but they're out of stock. Actually quite a few dishes are out of stock that deserve a second visit. read more

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Last time I came I got some more mildly spicy options and thought the food was solid but not that special. This time I dialed up the spice, and it really danced on my tastebuds! For those worried about spice, sichuan peppercorns aren't really that "heat" kind of spice. I'm usually a "mild" spice yet could easily handle these dishes, but to each their own. We got the swing pork belly, mapo tofu, and boiled beef. All were delicious, but the mapo tofu is a must. Last time I got the la zi chicken (a bit dry), and the salted egg corn (interesting and fun to eat but acts more like a snack). Next time I want to try a fish dish. read more

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As a Szechuan fan, Mountain House has been on my list since a while and I was super excited for my lunch reservation here. For mains, we got the thin sliced pork belly with cucumbers, and the pepper lover which is diced chicken with mixed chilli peppers. The sliced pork belly with cucumbers is a nice and refreshing starting but it is as unwieldy to eat as it looks aesthetic. I wouldn't recommend the pepper lover even if you are a spice lover, the chillies were extremely spicy and it was hard to pick out the diced chicken in a bowl that was mostly chillies. The drinks and desserts were quite underwhelming and I don't even recall their names. Had high expectations but unfortunately my meal here left me feeling dissatisfied. read more

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excellent sichuan food! we made a reservation and were told we had a 75 min dine-in limit but the food came out really fast. they gave us complimentary free-flow tea and some chilli oil cabbage to start, which was really nice. the menu on an ipad was a bit hard to navigate through -- it wasn't very intuitive that you had to click to view pictures. it was also difficult to jump from one page to another page but food was delicious. we ordered the la zi chicken, mapo tofu, and ran noodles. the la zi chicken had the perfect amount of numbing spice, and the mapo tofu was my favorite. the noodles were also very well balanced. prices are also pretty reasonable, so would highly recommend! read more

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One of the best Szechuan places in the city. Expect a wait, come early to get on the waitlist and then go walk around or hang out a bar in the EV. Our wait was unexpectedly longer and the host gave all of us free drinks which was super nice of them! We sat in an intimate booth which was super nice. Please bring friends who can handle spice because two of my friends didn't have the best time. Standouts were the green spicy bass and the peppercorn beef. read more

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Heard so many good things and wanted to love Mountain House, but left pretty underwhelmed. Reservations were easy enough to make, and they do not seat you until the party is complete. The interior is very impressive - the decor and ambiance are immaculate and definitely well curated. The food, however, was much less impressive. We ordered the pork belly swing, corn, double cooked pork, la zi chicken, string beans, and water spinach. The pork belly swing looked so unique and fun but tasted bland. The la zi chicken and the water spinach were probably my favorites, but I have had better elsewhere. The service was good - the waiters were attentive and filled our teapot quickly when asked. The food also came out extremely fast. Overall disappointed with the food but my expectations might have just been too high. read more

Szechuan Mountain House - Salted Egg Yolk Corns - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Szechuan Mountain House is a terrific Szechuan restaurant that churns out copious amounts of delicious food. The service is very efficient. Bring your own wine. read more

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

Mountain House serves truly authentic Sichuan food in NYC. The spice is numbing and tingly, but still delicate and never overwhelming. Tldr: the desserts are phenomenal, so definitely save room. Walking in felt like stepping into an old Chinese village. The place was packed even on a weekday. Highly recommend making a res! ＊Swing Pork Belly 晾衣白肉 $15 * One of the most iconic dishes here: pork belly with cucumber, served with a garlicky-spicy dip that hits just right. Must try. ＊Szechuan Cabbage & Fish 老壇酸菜魚 $33 ** A standout dish. The broth was tangy from the pickled cabbage, with a heat that warmed me up slowly. The black fish was soft and silky, absorbing the sour-spicy flavor. I especially enjoyed the wide glass noodle (寬粉). ＊Ma-Po Tofu 麻婆豆腐 $16 ** Definitely the spiciest dish on the table. It tingled and numbed my lips, but somehow it was addicting. Ngl it might be the best mapo tofu I've had in NYC. ＊Golden Corn Kernels 鹹蛋黃焗玉米粒 $18 * So amazed to see each corn kernel coated in salted egg yolk--savory on the outside, sweet and juicy on the inside. I couldn't stop scooping it. ＊Fried Rice w. Szechuan Pickles & Bacon 泡菜臘肉炒飯 $19 The wok aroma of the fried rice was rushing out when it was served. It was delicious but nothing special -- I might skip this next time. ＊Stir Fried Cabbage 乾鍋手撕包菜 $17 Simple but done well. It was packed with wok hei, and we were surprised to find pieces of pork in the dish. ＊Purple Yam Mochi 紫薯水麻薯 $9 ** My favorite dessert here. The mochi was milky with an almost custard-like texture. The purple yam paste was smooth, thick and lightly sweet. ＊Sweet Drunken Jelly 花田醉冰粉 $9 ** A perfect end to a spice-heavy meal. Light, refreshing, and floral. It was topped with all sorts of crunchy and chewy textures like crushed peanuts, 山楂, mochi balls, and jelly. read more

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Great Szechuan food. Was super please to see the interesting menu and have some super flavorful food.

Amazing !!!! The food is absolutely delicious . Great place for larger groups. One of my favorite is the Claypot Wine Beef With Small Potatoes!! Great friendly service & I love the ambiance. read more

Came in on a Sunday night walk in, we didn't have to wait, service was prompt and friendly. 2 of my friends were vegetarian so we kept our orders vegetarian other than the dumplings. They have a handful of vegetarian dishes. We ordered fried rice with szechuan special greens, szechuan style fried noodles, and 2 orders of crispy sizzling tofu. Interior was clean and modern. They gave a small pickled spicy cabbage side which was pretty delicious. Food was overall good the noodles and rice were well seasoned. The tofu was crispy outside soft in the interior with this goopy sauce. We had some hot tea through out the meal and after as well and did not feel rushed. read more

Szechuan Mountain House - szechuan style fried noodles, 2 orders of crispy sizzling tofu - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

We had a delicious dinner at Szechuan Mountain House. We got several dishes that I would consider 'standard' Sichuan, that were all quite well done (Chongqing chicken, Mapo Tofu, Sauteed Stringbeans). These were all good versions of these dishes, but nothing revolutionary. The fourth dish we got however was exceptional, the Fish with pickled cabbage. Really delicious flavor with a medium heat and mala flavor, as well as a delicious acidity cutting in from the pickled cabbage (and other crunchy veggies). Service was really solid and pleasant, presentation is 10/10, something Sichuan restaurants often ignore. Vibe was really cool, made to feel like a village without feeling kitchy. Highly recommend! read more

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Return or not return? Maybe. Impeccable service. Polite, attentive, and friendly. Just not my kind of food, but a few highlights. Went with my wife and a friend who knew what order, and he ordered a lot, as in a lot lot. No idea the names of many of the dishes. read more

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Mountain House honestly never disappoints. The food was great, and the service was even better. My only complaint is that the food took a little longer than expected to come out. We were first served the cauliflower and the mapo tofu, then had to wait a bit before receiving the beef fried rice. That said, the beef fried rice was absolutely delicious. It's not a very popular dish, but I thought it was a hidden gem...each grain was perfectly coated and packed with a great wok hei flavor, which probably explains why it took a little longer than usual. Despite the slower pacing of the dishes, the service was outstanding and very attentive. Our server portioned out our rice, consistently refilled our drinks, and made sure we were well taken care of throughout the meal. I would definitely come back again whenever I'm craving Szechuan food. read more

I kept hearing from my friend how delicious this place is and I finally got the chance to try it. I went on a weekday and it was already packed before 5:30pm but luckily we were able to get seated immediately. If you're coming after 5:30pm, I highly recommend a reservation - this place is popular. They start you off with warm Jasmine tea and complimentary spicy pickled cabbage. It was so good I wish we could have gotten refills but they were out. We got the La-Zi chicken, grapefruit infused cuttlefish, and teppan shrimp. Everything was so delicious! I love the teppan shrimp - especially if you're a garlic lover. The shrimps were large sized and they were fried? to perfection. The shell was so crispy I ate it together for the texture. The grapefruit cuttlefish tasted very refreshing but my sister wasn't a fan of it. I ended up dipping it with the teppan shrimp sauce for that extra garlic flavor profile. That was a pretty great combo. The La-Zi chicken was delicious but pieces of chicken had small bones incorporated. (Which the waiter did warn us about before we ordered). I'm not sure how they sourced or made their chicken bites, but I really don't think it's a good idea to serve these small pieces of chicken with bones. Menu option wise - I was surprised by how many dishes were all "soup" based. We also had a difficult time picking what we wanted because there weren't that many main entrees that were dry (minus all the fried rice choices. New York summer has been too hot I can't be eating warm spicy soup. The service at the restaurant was superb. They frequently came over to make sure we have enough tea/water despite how busy it was. The waiter also witched our plates out when it seemed too dirty. The nice little gestures made the dining experience even more pleasant. read more

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Food and ambience are great! We went for vegetarian options and left very satisfied. Emma was our server she was very attentive and helpful. read more

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

We did a walk-in on a Friday night around 8:30pm and ended up having to wait about 30 minutes. We went downstairs to a store selling Japanese goods and time went by pretty quickly! We ordered the boiled beef, the eggplant, and one more dish (I forget the name but it's in the photo with the Szechuan peppers). All were delicious - I surprisingly enjoyed the eggplant the most - it was perfect to mix with rice. Highly recommend this place! read more

Szechuan Mountain House - Boiled beef - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Mountain House is so good. Straight up one of my favorite Sichuan spots in NYC. Everything we ordered hit. The mapo tofu is great, spicy, numbing, and just really well balanced. Perfect level of heat without being overwhelming. Portions are great for sharing and the food comes out fast, which makes it ideal for a group dinner. The vibe is lively but not too crazy, and it works just as well for a low-key date night. Service was smooth and efficient, no complaints. read more

Service was great but food was just alright. Reservation recommended for dinner. My party ordered a total of 3 dishes including Swing Pork Belly, La-Zi Chicken and Ma-Ma Hot Fish. Personally, I only liked the Ma-Ma Hot Fish but the other 2 dishes. The La-Zi Chicken didn't taste fresh and the after taste was unbearable. The Swing Pork Belly was alright but the pork was dry. Food tastes aside, the service was great and the presentation was pretty good too. I still think this is a nice place for a group dinner but try not to have high expectation on how the food tastes. It's not bad but not good. Just alright. read more

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We stumbled upon Mountain Szechuan while walking around the area, and I'm really glad we decided to stop in. We came around dinnertime and had about an hour wait, but it ended up being well worth it. The Swing Pork Belly was the absolute highlight of the meal--not just for the flavor but the aesthetic presentation. It was super tender, flavorful, and served in a way that really made it stand out. We also ordered the spicy wontons, which weren't overwhelmingly hot but still packed a solid punch--definitely a great balance of spice and flavor. To round things out, we got a side of white rice and bean sprouts, which paired really well with everything. One small but appreciated touch was the complimentary iced tea they served while we waited--it was refreshing and thoughtful. read more

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God is real and he works as the chef at Szechuan Mountain House. I will never forget the day I was baptized in the green peppercorn sauce of the Ma-Ma Hot Fish. Szechuan Mountain House is a feast for the senses - from its moody, wood-carved interior to the explosive, mouth-numbing flavors that define every dish. Even the cold appetizers, like the mung bean jelly or the swing pork belly, are layered and unforgettable. It balances tradition with atmosphere, and leaves you sweating, satisfied, and already planning your next visit. read more

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If you lived in NYC long enough you must have been to this spot at least once. Every time I go it is a full house! The restaurant is located in a popular neighborhood (Saint Marks) and the food Is good. Everything is well flavored and one of the rare Chinese spots where the food is NOT TOO GREASY! And honestly, the food reminds me of my mom's cooking, so I feel at home whenever I go. What we ordered: Sliced Beef Sour Soup Beef Fried Rice Stir Fried Lotus Root and Celery Mapo Tofu Stir Fried Cauliflower Chiba Tofu with Minced Pork Ma-la Boiled Beef read more

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Szechuan Mountain House is a really beautiful restaurant both in terms of food and ambience. My friend and I decided to meet up here because it was listed as #9 on a list of 25 of New York's best restaurants and I think it lived up to that ranking. In terms of ambiance, the interior is super relaxing with a number of water features and a koi pond. They also provide you with a lovely green tea in a super pretty blue and white tea pot. For food, we ordered beef tripe, ma la tofu, chili dumplings, and rabbit (all of which were $16-$20). Personally, I don't like Szechuan pepper, which appeared in a number of the dishes we ended up picking, but even still, I deeply enjoyed the meal. The food was plated beautifully and it was clear that every dish lived up to a certain standard of quality. The staff was lively and attentive, stopping at our table multiple times to refill our water and tea. Between my friend and I, we had more than enough food and ended up paying about $45 each which was WELL worth the meal. I'll be back! read more

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Incredible spot! Big shout out to Emma for being such an attentive server. If you enjoy genuine Sichuan food with a delicious kick that still packs a ton of flavor, I highly recommend this restaurant. The menu is expansive, with a lot of vegetarian options as well as flexibility for modifying dishes to be vegetarian. And the interior is so iconic, with a lot of attention placed to crafting a unique space. read more

Szechuan Mountain House - Crispy Sizzling Tofu - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Overview: My husband and I came here on a double date with my friend and her boyfriend. We had a great time! We made reservations and they said that we had an hour and a half to eat. Luckily for us, we were rushed out because they didn't end up needing our table. The inside was nice and our server was very nice. Honestly, all the food was good. Nothing was that spicy (the server said we ordered a lot of spicy food haha). Overall, we enjoyed our meal here! What was ordered: FOOD: Dumplings in chili oil, La-zi chicken, Beef fried rice, Szechuan double cooked pork, Crispy sizzling tofu, long beans, Fish filet, tofu, & tomato braised in spicy & sour broth DRINKS: Asashi Stand outs: Szechuan double cooked pork, La-zi chicken, Fish filet, tofu, & tomato braised in spicy & sour broth Would I come back/recommend: Yes - I would come back Yes - I would recommend read more

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Came on a Tuesday at 6 PM. We were told the wait was only going to be 30 minutes, but it ended up being a 2 hour wait. For an hour the hostess kept telling us that they were waiting for a table to pay the check but I saw them seat other parties. When we finally ordered, they forgot one of our dishes. When we asked the waitress about it, she said it was coming but we find out from the manager that she forgot and just put in our order. The manager did get us some drinks on the house as an apology. The food was pretty good but it was hard to fully enjoy with the bad service. We even had to ask for waters and our order of rice several times. I would recommend going to the Times Square location instead. They have way better service for how busy that location is also. read more

was so excited to try this place. easy enough to get a reservation at a good time if you book 2/3 weeks in advance (walk-in will be a long wait). overall just an ok experience. not vying to come back but wouldn't be opposed either. the swing pork belly was disappointing. there was not much flavor in the pork, but i did enjoy the garlic chili sauce below it. the green beans were below average but still good. the la zi chicken was delicious!!! my favorite item we ordered. the mapo tofu was great but extremely spicy. dessert was a jasmine panna cotta with matcha and calamansi jelly. it was ok and unique, but i wouldn't order it again. the tea that we were served with our meal was floral and soothing (jasmine) with cute cups! service was ok. we got seated 15 minutes late even with a reservation and had to ask 3x for water (they were super busy). very cute interior with a koi fish pond and nicely decorated booths. not too loud, perfect for vibrant feel without having to raise your voice to converse. read more

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BEST Chinese restaurant in NYC! I 100% recommend this place. I've already been back 4-6 times in the past three months. Price-wise ($), it's very affordable for the quality you get. Everything is just spot on. Must-try dishes: Swing pork belly, La Zi chicken, string beans, Mapo tofu, and sour fish soup. The flavors are authentic, with the perfect balance of saltiness and spice. Even the complimentary cabbage appetizer is tasty and memorable. This spot has quickly become one of my go-tos in the city. Can't wait for my next visit! read more

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Food: We ordered the swing pork belly, eggplant and string beans, la zi chicken, and mapo tofu (not pictured). The food was all good but I think I had slightly higher expectations for this place. The swing pork belly was more of an social media bait. The eggplant was a bit tough and I expected more string beans in the dish. The mapo tofu and chicken were both good! Service: our server was kind but felt a little bit rushed. read more

Szechuan Mountain House - Swing Pork belly - Szechuan Near Me - New York, New York

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Amazing food here! If you're craving for Szechuan Cuisine, you gotta eat here! Some of my favs dishes were the Pig Trotters soup, double cooked pork and the fish filet in Mala oil and peppercorn. So many choices for everyone and the staff were super helpful with recommendations. -@nycfoodiebabe read more