Wow wow wow, what an amazing meal! We went for dinner on a Saturday night, the menu is a little…read moreoverwhelming but you cannot go wrong. We definitely ordered too much food including the cauliflower, mapo tofu, crispy chicken, beef, cucumbers, wood ear mushrooms. We also ordered the watermelon juice which was so refreshing and needed to cut the spice. They also have hot pot and whole fish, which I have had at other Szechuan restaurants but not this time. I also learned they have a location in Rockville which isn't far from me so I have to now check it out and compare!

Had a family gathering and happened to come across this location. Upon arrival we got seated…read morepromptly and the waitress was nice and quick taking orders bringing out the dishes. We tried many different plates and they are all affordable prices and decent portions. All the food was delicious. The atmosphere is good, moderate noise but allowed for conversation. I would recommend trying this place out

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.

One of the most spectacular meals I've had in NYC in a hot minute. And it's been a while since I…read morefound a dish I liked enough to obsess over. But let's start from the beginning. My friend had been here before and wanted to come again for her birthday. She made a reservation swiftly, and even though we were on time for our reservation, we still had to wait about 10-15 minutes for a table when we arrived. The lobby was buzzing with people waiting to get seated. It was a little more peaceful in the dining room, with a small chatter. However, it progressively got louder during dinner, and I hate having to talk over other people to be heard, so I gave up on conversing during the meal. But that's fine since my mouth was busy enjoying all the good food. Dan dan noodles $14 : 5/5 stars I was disappointed by the small portions and the overall appearance, and while yes, it is small, don't judge a book by its appearance. It looks bland and dry but that's far from the truth. It was flavorful with a strong kick of spice and plenty of sauce. I would 100% get this again. Cucumber salad $14 : 5/5 stars $14 for just cucumbers is kind of absurd but I can't deny that it was delicious. Every restaurant does cucumber salad a little differently, and the ones at Antidote are coated in this creamy green sauce that made the app so hard to stop munching on. Not sure if I would get this again because of the price. Shredded duck fried rice $18 : 2.5/5 stars Honestly the pricing is really weird to me because what do you mean a cucumber salad is only $4 cheaper than a whole entree with protein? Anyway, I was looking forward to this interesting-sounding fried rice dish, but alas, I was not a fan. The duck was smoked and imparted a smoky taste to the whole dish that I did not enjoy. However, my friends loved it. Chestnut short ribs $30: 4/5 stars The ribs were fall-off-the-bone good but the chestnuts could've been a tad softer. There weren't that many ribs for $30. Youtiao shrimp $20 : 100/5 stars Literally the best item on the menu. It came with some pineapple pieces. It tastes just like the deep fried shrimp with walnuts and mayo at Chinese banquet meals. I truly think about this almost every day since I've had it. I can't wait to have it again.

Disappointing. Tea-smoked duck overpowered with way too much smoke. The kung pao chicken lacked…read moreflavor and spice. I enjoyed the scallion pancake. Service not great, waited too long for a napkin after requesting an additional one.

Everything was delicious and fresh!! The beef rolls were so crispy and flavorful, and I love that…read moretheir spicy dishes were actually spicy! Really cute ambience and lots of seating

I've had DoorDashed Ren twice, and both times super satisfied. My only qualm is the smaller…read moreportions for the prices - especially in regard to the ChongQing spicy chicken and the squid. Wish I either had more for the price, or if they slightly lowered prices, it would be ideal. Otherwise, everything we ordered from the beef green onion pancake, spicy wontons, fried rice, Chongqing spicy chicken was delicious and felt more elevated than typical Chinese food.

Really kinda perfect food honestly. Such strong flavors, everything had some special little extra…read moresomething on it that elevated it to a higher level than what we're used to here in the states. The standout obviously was the fish for two. It came out bubbling, filled with little mushrooms and peppers in a wonderful broth that was earthy and savory. The fish itself was delicious, crunchy, not too boney and deeply flavorful The wontons were juicy and firm with a well balanced sauce and the "mouthwatering chicken" was surprising and tasty. It's thigh meat served lukewarm in a bath of sauce filled with sichuan peppercorns and covered in minced peanuts. It's fantastic. Come here! The prices are reasonable too. This is elevated food and I got out of the establishment having spent only $75 for two. You can spend that kind of money for two eating some terrible lunch in midtown fairly easily. Come here!

I didn't love Breeze. It was so-so at best…read more The space is nice and the service is good. Staff was very attentive, but we were seated at this isolated table at the front of the restaurant where the waiters can't really access things like dishes to be cleared or water refills without awkward passing back and forth. There's also a round window right there - makes for a distracting fishbowl feel with people passing by on the street peeking in. Then, the food...it was ok. We ordered 10 things, at least, but here we are just a few weeks later and I cant remember a single one of them as a standout.

TLDR: Appetizer (cabbage and others in chili oil) 5/5, Mapo Tofu 5/5, great spice and numbing…read more 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.

The food here is amazing,flavorful and tasty,the service here is amazing everyone is attentive…read morehere,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!!

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!

Initially wanted to go to a different spot for skewers, but stumbled upon this place instead since…read morethere were so many people lined up outside! Not the best skewers I've had but we did notice a lot of people ordering the crawfish and decided to order one, and it did not disappoint! So juicy and flavorful, I wish I could try some of the other flavors!! Staff were extremely quick to service and the ambiance is nice and loud haha perfect spot for late night snack/meal with friends!

Birds of a Feather was an amazing dining experience! The service, food, and atmosphere were all…read moregreat! My father was visiting from Seattle and treated me to lunch here. He was extremely impressed with the meal and said it's just as good if not better than anything he can find back home! We had the eggplant accordion, curious chicken, shrimp and pork dumplings, and the duck fried rice, and they were all hits. They were packed with great flavor, a great spice level, and cooked to perfection! To this day we still talk about how great this meal was! The service was also extremely friendly and efficient, and we had great conversations with the waiter about the history of the restaurant and other Chinese cuisine hotspots in the US. We went for lunch on a weekday, and it was super comfortable, and there was no wait. I will definitely be returning!

I'd rate Birds of a Feather four and half stars…read more We came for a weekday lunch. For starters, we shared the okra wrapped in bacon, dumplings, and Dan Dan noodles. All of them were served in a similar Sichuan chili sauce. It was on the milder side, so there was only a slight numbness in the mouth. Definitely a great way to introduce people to this cuisine who are hesitant about spiciness. For the main course, we shared the Ma Po Tofu. This item was marked with three chilis on the menu indicating it is the highest spice level here. It was definitely the spiciest item by far. You get the full mala effect with a bold pepper flavor plus big time numbing that lingers well after. It was my favorite dish but might not be for everyone. Rice is not included so be sure to add at least one order. They have a full bar with lots of house cocktails. Some wines and a handful of beers including draft options. There are two single occupancy restrooms with one being handicap accessible. The staff was super hospitable. They were extra accommodating and made our experience wonderful.

I teach for a mahjong organization called Dragon's Den that regularly hosts their mahjong nights…read morehere + it's SUCH a vibeee!! the back area is perfect for hosting + would be my go to seating choice year round. food is a crowd pleaser too + has a slightly more authentic touch to your typical chinese takeout dishes. - general tso's chicken: always a hit. always the first thing to go, - long dumplings: super juicy + good filling to wrapper ratio - veggie/egg fried rice: not much wok flavor - many mushrooms noodles: good. ratio just a little off-balanced

amazing food, service and vibe The soup dumplings are my…read morefav. We have been going to the LES for years - happy to have you in Park Slope

I really liked the boboji's tasty broth but I do think the skewer portions are skimpy for the…read moreprices - would be more worth it to get the mala soup that will come with a lot of the toppings ready. But boboji is so fun to eat when you just want a taste of something 6 appetizer platters are always fun to share and to sample everything, but for next time I'd definitely just get the cucumbers and fries haha.

I've been here three times at this point, twice for dine in and once for take out. This place is…read moreoften packed at night (even on weekdays and especially during the colder months). I was going through a malatang phase from winter all the way through spring so this was literally calling my name. I love the options they have to build your own mala tang for a set price because over in Flushing, the options are quite limited unless you specifically go to the restaurants where you grab the ingredients yourself and pay by weight. So for the price and amount of ingredients you get in one bowl of soup here, I'd say it's pretty great. You also get to choose the type of soup base so if you're not a spice lover, you don't have to get the classic malatang. They also have a bunch of other things on the menu but my normal go-to is basically just a bowl of customized malatang with an appetizer to share and some drinks.