Modern Chinese w/ stellar Peking Duck & Sichuan faves. Vibe is delicious & upscale.
This modern Chinese restaurant offers a sophisticated take on traditional Sichuan and other Chinese cuisines. Reviewers frequently highlight the Peking Duck and General Tso's chicken as must-try dishes. For those seeking authentic and flavorful Sichuan options, the wild pepper beef and spicy pepper beef are also highly recommended. The ambiance is described as modern and delicious, making it a great spot for a refined dining experience.
This restaurant specializes in modern Chinese and Sichuan cuisine. Standout dishes include the highly recommended Peking Duck, General Tso's chicken, and wild pepper beef, all noted for their bold flavors. Some reviewers mention that while the Peking duck is delicious, the skin may not be as crispy as expected. The establishment is also noted for its spicy options, with pickled cabbage and sour soup dishes being particularly flavorful.
"Highly recommended dishes include the Peking Duck, General Tso's chicken, duck scallion pancakes, eggplant in garlic sauce, Dan Dan noodles, wild pepper beef, and spicy pepper beef. Pig feet and soup dumplings are also mentioned positively."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards the restaurant, praising its modern Chinese cuisine, particularly dishes like Peking Duck and various Sichuan specialties. The overall dining experience is often described as delicious and refined.
Important Note
One reviewer noted that while the Peking duck is delicious, the skin may not be as crispy as expected. Another comment suggested that the price might reflect presentation and setting more than just food quality.
"Uluh is listed as a recommended Asian restaurant."
Positive"In an update to the thread, this user found Uluh, a newer Chinese restaurant, which has a private room available for booking at $300, though this fee does not count towards food and beverage spending."
Neutral"This user suggested Uluh as a potential place to find a large format crispy fish dish, similar to the one described in the post."
Positive"This user highly recommends Uluh, describing it as delicious and modern, and suggests they might have a private room that could accommodate 12 people."
Positive"This user suggests Uluh, noting it is a bit further east from St Marks Place."
Positive"Responding to a query about spiciness, this commenter states that spiciness depends on the order, with Sichuan Mountain House likely being the spiciest and Uluh the least, based on their taste."
Neutral"This restaurant is among the top 10 favorites after living in NYC for three years and will be revisited before moving away. It's currently the most preferred among the three options."
Positive"Uluh is a favorite Sichuan restaurant, consistently highly rated among friends. Recommended dishes include mapo tofu and spicy chicken, with soup dumplings, duck, and braised pork also being good options."
Positive"Uluh is recommended based on the original poster's stated preferences for bold flavors and good value."
Positive"This user states they like Uluh's General Tso's chicken."
Positive"This comment recommends Uluh for General Tso's chicken."
Neutral"Uluh in the East Village is recommended for its many great and tasty Sichuan options, which are suggested to travel relatively well."
Positive"Uluh is suggested as a late-night dining option."
Neutral"The user describes Uluh as leaning more contemporary Sichuan, though considers it average compared to restaurants in Chengdu."
Neutral"This user recommends Uluh as a better alternative to Din Tai Fung."
Positive"This commenter listed Uluh as having a better version of the dry chili chicken dish compared to Han Dynasty."
Positive"The user commented that Uluh is great."
Positive"The user recommended Uluh (Sichuan) in the east village."
Positive"In response to criticism, this user defended their recommendation of Uluh, stating they have good soup dumplings and that the OP's question is subjective."
Positive"This commenter stated that Uluh is mainly known for Peking duck and Szechuan cuisine, suggesting it's not the right place for XLB."
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