Modern Chinese w/ delicious Sichuan. Fave for Peking duck, General Tso's, spicy beef. Upscale vibe.
This modern Chinese restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on Sichuan cuisine. Reviewers praise its delicious and contemporary take on classic dishes, with particular highlights including the Peking duck, General Tso's chicken, and spicy pepper beef. The ambiance is described as modern and upscale, making it suitable for various occasions, from intimate dinners to group gatherings. While many dishes receive high marks, some find the Peking duck's skin could be crispier, and opinions on authenticity vary when compared to Chengdu standards.
This restaurant offers a modern interpretation of Chinese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on Sichuan flavors. Highly recommended dishes include Peking duck, General Tso's chicken, spicy pepper beef, duck scallion pancakes, eggplant in garlic sauce, Dan Dan noodles, and wild pepper beef. Some reviewers note that while the Peking duck is delicious, the skin could be crispier. The restaurant is also noted for its pickled cabbage/sour soup dishes which are described as hot and flavorful.
"Highly recommended dishes include Peking duck, General Tso's chicken, duck scallion pancakes, eggplant in garlic sauce, Dan Dan noodles, wild pepper beef, Beef and Tripe in Chili Oil, and sweet & sour pork ribs."
Customers generally have a very positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its modern take on Chinese cuisine, especially Sichuan dishes. Standout recommendations include Peking duck and various spicy options, though one comment noted the duck skin wasn't the crispiest.
Important Note
One reviewer noted that while the Peking duck is delicious, the skin could be crispier. Another commenter suggested that the price might reflect presentation and setting more than just food quality.
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Neutral"Mentioned having had good crab tofu at Uluh."
Positive"Mentioned having had good crab tofu at Uluh."
Positive"Uluh was mentioned as a modern Chinese dining option that might be suitable for group events and potentially has private rooms."
Neutral"Ulu is a modern Sichuan restaurant that offers a private room for 14 people with no minimum spend, though there is a $300 room fee."
Positive"Uluh is mentioned as being good and having great duck."
Positive"This modern Chinese restaurant was recommended for its very nice, upscale ambiance and good value for dinner for two under $150. Their tea drinks were also highlighted as being very good."
Positive"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."
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