A go-to for reliable American Chinese & Sichuan faves. Known for consistent flavors, with shredded pork w/ garlic sauce a must-try.
Ollie's is a popular Chinese restaurant known for its American Chinese dishes and Sichuan specialties. While many praise its consistent quality and value, some find certain dishes to be uneven. The shredded pork with garlic sauce is a standout, though portion sizes have been a point of contention for some. The restaurant offers a reliable option for those seeking classic Chinese-American fare or flavorful Sichuan cuisine.
Ollie's offers a blend of American Chinese and Sichuan cuisine. The shredded pork with garlic sauce is frequently recommended for its deliciousness and crunchy texture, though there are differing opinions on whether the vegetable component is jicama or bamboo shoots, and some find the meat portions stingy. Sweet and sour chicken is also noted to be a unique preparation, served like chicken fingers with a side of sauce. While generally well-regarded, the quality of some dishes can be uneven.
"The shredded pork with garlic sauce is frequently highlighted as a delicious and satisfying dish. Other recommendations include their sweet and sour chicken (served in a unique 'chicken finger' style) and General Tso's chicken, which has a long-standing reputation."
Customers generally have a positive view of Ollie's, appreciating its consistent quality and classic American Chinese and Sichuan dishes. However, some have noted inconsistencies in certain dishes and portion sizes.
Important Note
Some customers have noted that the 42nd street location can have uneven experiences, with dishes ranging from amazing to just fine. There have also been complaints about stinginess with meat portions, even when paying extra.
"Clarified that places like Ollie's are typically Chinese-American style, distinguishing them from regional Chinese restaurants."
Neutral"The original poster mentioned their daughter likes Chinese food, especially lo mein, in the context of seeking recommendations."
Neutral"Ollie's was mentioned as a recommendation, specifically for American-style Chinese food."
Neutral"Cheng du whole fish from ollies Sichuan is mentioned."
Positive"The user found Ollie's to have a good version of shredded pork with garlic sauce, but was disappointed by the stinginess with the meat, even when paying extra."
Negative"Ollie's is suggested as a Chinese restaurant option."
Positive"Ollie's is mentioned as a potential dining option."
Neutral"Ollie's Sichuan on 42nd street and 9th avenue was described as really solid."
Positive"This user states that Ollie's General Tso's sauce has remained the same for 30 years and mentions there is a UES location on 77th & 2nd."
Positive"The user notes that Ollie's restaurants used to be very solid for General Tso's chicken and plans to re-try theirs."
Neutral"This user expressed extreme fondness for Ollie's Sichuan, highlighting the 'shredded pork with garlic sauce' as a perfect dish."
Positive"This commenter recommended Ollie's Sichuan as a very good option for Chinese and Chinese-American food, though noted it might not fit the 'casually elegant' vibe."
Positive"This user suggested Ollie's on 42nd street as a strong contender, also stating they have the best General Tso's."
Positive"The author lists Ollie's Sichuan among other restaurant recommendations."
Positive"This user believes Happy Hot Hunan is better than ollie's, and both are too expensive, but ollie's sometimes has Chongqing chicken as a special."
Negative"Regarding ollie's, this user found the 42nd st location to be good but uneven, with experiences ranging from amazing Chongqing chicken to only fine."
Neutral"This user recalled ollie's uptown having an amazing hot and spicy shrimp dish, prepared Chongqing style, which was their first introduction to Szechuan peppercorn as a child."
Positive"This user stated that ollie's is really good."
Positive"A commenter noted that Ollie's has recently started advertising a Szechuan Sour Tomato Soup with Beef item on their menu. The commenter generally enjoys Ollie's food, indicating a positive overall impression of the restaurant."
Positive"Following up on their original post, the author reported that after trying canned bamboo shoots, they believed the delicious vegetable in their Ollie's shredded pork dish was almost certainly jicama. They noted its texture was very crunchy and watery, unlike the bamboo shoots they tested."
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