Glenn C.

I went to this Szechuan restaurant with a group a couple of weeks ago. The staff was nice, and the food overall was tasty with a couple definite highlights. They uniquely have a self-rotating lazy susan which can be controlled remotely which was an interesting touch. Along with the usual peanuts, they provided us some free picked radish which was very tasty with us getting extra. The first dish that arrived was the Crispy Cucumber Salad for $15. The flavors were standard with a mild sweetness from the dark soy sauce with the more interesting part being the shape as they almost resembled flowers. I slightly preferred this over the usual as it added a more fun texture and I found it absorbed the sauce a bit better. For the same price, the Mapo Tofu was very tasty. While having a good numbing flavor from the peppercorn, It's a bit spicier next door at Szechuan Mountain. However, the texture of the tofu was better here being a good mix of firm and silken. This version was also fully vegetarian I believe as commonly, there's a tiny bit of pork on top. This presumably was why it was a bit cheaper as well compared to next door. My favorite of the dishes, which was a favorite of the whole table was the Stir Fried Bacon With Tea Tree Mushrooms for $22. The mushrooms had a fun crunchy texture while the bacon was more Hunan style with plenty of smokiness. This was delicious and a definite highlight. Also tasty was the Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Kidney for $20. The kidneys were cut into thin manageable pieces and the offal flavor was milder than other kidney dishes I have had being less gamey and a bit less minerally. There was a slight chew to the kidneys but it wasn't too much and the bit of veggies added some crunch. The Eel With Fermented Rice Sauce for $20 as well had mixed opinions but a few people such as myself liked it. The portion was large and I liked that the eel texture here more than in other spots where the eel is fried. The light fermented flavor was also nice which also added a unique red hue. However, the dish was quite boney so I liked some pieces a lot and found some others to be OK. I would still recommend it. The Chongqing Spicy Chicken for $20 was pretty standard. I wish it was a lighter fry but the chicken was pretty moist even with the amount of batter and it had a good mala flavor. The peppers were also nicely cooked down in the wok and plenty edible. The Dry Pot With Asian Mushrooms for $22 was pretty good. As with others, I preferred the other mushroom dish much more as the flavors were lighter. The textures weren't as fun here, but at least the presentation was nice. Larger was the alright Cumin Lamb for $25. This was pretty tasty, in terms of cumin, but I find other spots are better in terms of spice, such as next door as well as Xing Shun Da among others. The pieces were also smaller here and I liked the texture of the larger pieces at other places. This was fine, but I would recommend other places for this dish instead. The largest dish was their take on Golden Sour Sliced Beef Soup for $32. A few others loved this, but I found it to be OK. The dish in general has a good mix of sourness and spiciness, but this version was a bit too sour and not spicy enough for my liking. I appreciated the other toppings from the plentiful enoki to the noodle bundles, and the beef was good, so if the spice is improved, I would recommend it more. At the end, the staff gave us a complimentary dessert consisting of Black Sesame Mochi Balls in a Rice Wine Soup, a variant of Tang Yuan. The rice balls inside were hot and packed with black sesame, and were very tasty. The broth was excellent here with just enough rice wine for flavor, while not being overpowering. This was a particularly tasty version of this dish, and I was very happy it was included. The food here overall was solid. I prefer a handful of other places, but for the reasonable prices and good overall quality, I would recommend this place. Low 4.

Benjamin Q.

Keepin it real out here in Flushing The food game is way too competitive out here, this spot is pretty solid with reasonable pricing. It's new so i'm assuming its trying to win customers and build its base. Spacious interior, diverse menu, great location and wont break the bank

Andie E.

This was our first visit to Szechuan Opera, and it certainly won't be our last! Everything was outstanding. The food is top notched, as well as the service. Don't be afraid of the language barrier because there weren't any! Friendly and very accommodating staff. We were even given a private room, which was a nice surprise! There were 10 of us, sharing the below menu: ~ Crispy Cucumber Salad ($15): good but pretty standard. ~ Stir Fried Bacon w.Tea Tree Mushrooms ($22): Excellent! This was a nice surprise and my fave dish of the night. Nice smoky flavor! ~ Mapo Tofu ($15): Very Good,I asked for Extra Spicy, and they delivered! ~ Cumin Lamb ($25): Very good but I wished the lamb were in bigger pieces. ~ Chongqing Spicy Chicken ($20): Good; typical Szechuan dish done well. ~ Dry Pot w.Asian Mushrooms ($22): Good but the tea tree mushroom dish was better. ~ Golden Sour Sliced Beef Soup ($32/large): Very good; great flavors. ~ Eel w.Fermented Rice Sauce ($20): this would have been an excellent dish if not for the many bones. The eel itself was prepared well but the bones ruined it for many in my party. ~ Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Kidney ($20): Excellent; nice flavors, prepared perfectly me ~ Rice $2/Bowl ~ Complimentary Dessert (Black Sesame Mochi Ball Soup): This was so unique and such a treat. Thank you! Like I mentioned before, this is our first visit, and we will be back to try other dishes. This was a quality meal, enjoyed by all. Recommended!

David T.

Very cool blend of lots of different chinese cuisinese here. We only had a few dishes, which was good. The spicy fried intestine was interesting, as it is not comonly done. Would come back to try more!

Shirley H.

I saw a picture on Yelp that shows the outside of the wrong spot. I noticed it when I saw the name on the menu. Surprisingly, the neighbor to this restaurant also sells the same cuisine, hence I came to the wrong restaurant. I wanted to still make the best of it since I already sat down and the service was pleasant in the beginning. They also serve complimentary peanuts. We ordered the spicy beef with chili oil and it was just spicy, but not really flavorful. The spicy chicken is my usual thing to order when I get Sichuan food, and the chicken was crispy with great texture, but didn't capture the essence of the peppers. The Lotus Leaf Steamed Silky Chicken wasn't great either, it was extremely basic and didn't have any lotus leaf flavor and then the bottom of the chicken had a dark thick paste which I scrapped off. The interior is cute with nice tables and chairs, and a couple of rooms for groups. The bathroom was horrid, pee puddles, no matter which one of the two I go to. I'm not even sure how this is possible since it was pretty empty.

Mable C.

There's definitely no shortage of Szechuan restaurants in Flushing, but I would probably have Szechuan Opera at the top of the list. They have quite a few options on their menu, including both spicy Szechuan dishes, as well as even some non-spicy Cantonese dishes, such as dim sum. We were craving some spice so we ordered all spicy dishes, including mapo tofu, spicy chicken and double cooked pork. The portion size of everything was huge so there were plenty of leftovers. We ordered two items that were listed as special price which was priced at only $10 per dish. At that price, we expected a much smaller portion, but the dishes were huge! The tofu was so silky and delicate, absorbing the rich, spicy and savory sauce quite well. There was a slight numbing sensation which definitely added to the experience. The double cooked pork with thinly sliced and cooked to perfection. It was tender, yet had a bite to it from the crispy edges. We also loved the spicy chicken as it had a wonderful crunchy texture on the outside. We added some string beans for variety which was very flavorful as well. The inside of the restaurant was very spacious and had a very grand palace feel. I loved the decor and enjoyed the wonderful service from the staff. Definitely worth a trip if you're craving some spice.

Tiffany L.

I came with a friend on a Friday at 5pm and it was a good time with tables available, but starting around 6:30pm was when it really started bustling! Tables were filled back to back, but service was still quick! the interior is very nicely decorated (peep koi pond on the side) and feels modern. I really liked trying their different Szechuan dishes which also have some Fujianese influences. I was recommended to try the lychee pork and really loved it! I've never had lychee in my entree before but loved the sweet and savory flavors of this dish, would absolutely get it again! The chicken in chili oil was delicious and tender also! The szechuan fish with pickled veggies was a massive portion! i think it could probably be enough for 3-4 people with average appetites, plus it wasn't too spicy. We reallllly liked the broth. it was a pleasant surprise that it comes with glass noodles as well. Lastly, the eggplant with green beans were perfectly crispy. What we tried: Lychee pork $29 Chicken in sichuan chili oil sauce $12 Szechuan opera style sour and spicy fish with pickled vegetables $32 Eggplant minced pork with green beans $18 absolutely delicious, would highly recommend.

Gordon Y.

Cuisine: 8 Service: 9 Decor: 8 Value: 7 Overall: 8 Newly opened (August '23) Szechuan restaurant in Fulton Square, downtown Flushing. Four of us enjoyed an impromptu dinner here a few weeks ago. For those of you that are Mapo Tofu lovers, this is probably my new favorite in NYC. It is a vegetarian version that hits all the right notes of being silky and numbingly spicy. My friend said, "All I need is some rice with this and I'm good. Nothing else is needed." If you are a fan of this dish, I highly recommend you trying it. As for other dishes, the Stir Fried Pig Trotters and Stir Fried Cumin Lamb were both quite delicious, but be mindful that it has a nice kick. If you want something with less heat (but like sour), maybe try the Beef with Sichuan Pickles in Golden Soup. We actually got the fish version, which none of us enjoyed because they use a technique to make the fish crispy (weird). Soup itself was tasty though, hence the suggestion to go with beef. Regarding the appetizers, we all absolutely loved the wonderful sauce part of the Chicken in Sichuan Chili Oil Sauce. However, the chicken itself could have been more tender. My cousin said she would reorder this dish simply for the sauce, which she took home every last drop. The Marinated Whelk with Okra had a nice crunch if you like food with texture, but flavor was just average until I added the sauce from the chicken. Lastly, skip on the Abalone with Fresh Peppers. Nothing special. It would not be appropriate if I didn't mention the fantastic service we received from the restaurant's host and wait staff. They were extremely attentive throughout the meal checking in on us, changing plates and refilling our tea pot. Btw, we all were amazed at their gorgeous dinner ware that our food was served in. Overall, we agree that Szechuan Opera is a restaurant worth coming back to try more dishes, even if it's just for the Mapo Tofu again. I really hope they continue to improve and will be supporting them with my patronage.

Wendy A.

Very friendly staff and the food was so delicious! I loved the esthetic and felt very comfortable. Great ambiance and large family friendly.

Ryan Y.

We ordered take out from Szechuan Opera because the other Szechuan restaurant we wanted to order from didn't have any of the fish dishes when we called. But this turned out for the better because food was great. We got the Eggplant Minced Pork with Green Beans ($9.90) and Fish Fillet with Sichuan Pickles in Golden Soup ($29). The fish soup portion was well worth the cost. It was filled with a variety of vegetables (mushrooms, tomatoes, turnip, and peppers), slices of fish, and glass noodles. We ate about half of it and was able to make a second meal the next day by adding in more veggies and noodles. The soup was spicy! But it was the type of spice and numbness that allowed you to keep eating without it feeling torturous. I would order this again. If you are looking for the heat and numbing that comes with authentic Sichuan food, this restaurant will deliver.

Smeeth W.

The dining area is quite big and the price is reasonable compared to the quality and quantity. But you'll have to pay for parking, which is not ideal for the long run. I tried it once, and it was fun, and one time is enough

Roxanne C.

Deliciously numbing and spicy Szechuan food! My husband and I got the fried beans, mapo tofu, green peppercorn with kidneys, and cumin lamb. Service was fast and friendly!

Lhakpa L.

It was my first time at this Chinese restaurant. First things first their food bursts with flavors, however the food service was a bit sluggish. The staff were very attentive and they were great but I believe the kitchen was having some trouble cause the food service was slow..I wished all the dishes arrived together but it came like 10-15mins apart from eachother. I also found out it was a newly opened establishment so I'm not mad because I could see the visible panic in staffs face. Nevertheless, their delectable food remains a definite highlight.