A go-to for American Chinese faves & Sichuan specialties. Known for their consistent, satisfying dishes that keep customers returning.
Ollie's is a well-regarded Chinese and American-Chinese restaurant, often lauded as a favorite for its satisfying and consistent offerings. While some dishes, like the shredded pork with garlic sauce and General Tso's chicken, receive high praise for their classic preparation, others can be hit or miss. The restaurant is a go-to for many, providing a reliable and tasty dining experience that keeps customers coming back.
Ollie's offers a mix of American-Chinese classics and Sichuan dishes. The 'shredded pork with garlic sauce' and 'General Tso's chicken' are frequently mentioned as highlights, with one user calling the former 'perfection.' Some find the sweet and sour chicken resembles chicken fingers with a side of sauce, fitting a specific description. However, a caveat exists regarding the bamboo shoots potentially being canned rather than fresh, and one diner noted stinginess with meat portions even when paying extra.
"The 'shredded pork with garlic sauce' is frequently praised, with one user calling it 'perfection.' 'General Tso's chicken' and 'hot and spicy shrimp' are also highlighted as notable dishes."
Customers generally have a positive view of Ollie's, often citing it as a favorite spot for reliable Chinese and American-Chinese cuisine. While most experiences are favorable, there are occasional critiques regarding ingredient quality or portion stinginess.
Important Note
There are mixed opinions on ingredient quality, with one user suspecting canned bamboo shoots, and another noting stinginess with meat portions even when extra is paid for.
"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."
Positive"The commenter described Ollie's, a Chinese restaurant, as being like their 'cafeteria,' indicating they order from there frequently. This suggests they consider Ollie's a regular and reliable spot for meals."
Positive"The commenter stated they used to go to Ollie's and enjoys soup. This indicates past patronage of Ollie's without expressing a strong positive or negative sentiment towards the restaurant in this particular comment."
Neutral"The commenter shared a 'best memory' of an Ollie's delivery experience where the delivery person got stuck in their building's elevator. The delivery person then allegedly ate their food, an incident the commenter found hilarious despite the service failure."
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