TLDR
Phenomenal Szechuan & Hunan dishes in a quiet Midtown setting. Known for braised fish & sesame noodles.
Details
Wu Liang Ye, a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, offers a diverse menu with some standout dishes like the braised fish with pine nuts and noodles with sesame paste. While some diners praise the overall quality and recommend it for business lunches or a quieter dining experience [1], others have had mixed experiences with specific dishes, such as the Kung Pao which was found to be lacking in spice and authentic flavor [2]. The restaurant is noted for its old-school vibe and traditional Szechuan and Hunan cuisine.
Food Overview
Wu Liang Ye offers Szechuan and Hunan cuisine, with patrons recommending dishes such as the braised fish with pine nuts, noodles with sesame paste, and chilled spicy noodles. However, the Kung Pao dish has received negative feedback for its lack of spice and unappealing sauce and texture [1]. General Tso's chicken is also mentioned as a potential option [2].
Caveats
One user reported that while they enjoyed the Kung Pao, Wu Liang Ye does not deliver to their area.
Reddit Opinions & Reviews
Top Reddit Posts About WU LIANG YE
Recent Reddit Mentions
From post: Looking For Classic Americanchinese Food In
"Wu Liang Ye on 48th street was suggested as a dining option."
NeutralFrom post: Options For Quieter Italian And Chinese In Midtown
"This commenter recommended Wu Liang Ye on 48th street, describing it as phenomenal and quiet."
PositiveFrom post: Places To Eat Near The American Girl Doll Store
"Wu Liang Ye is mentioned as one of the restaurants available down the street across 6th ave."
NeutralFrom post: Szechuan Whole Crispy Sea Bass
"This user suggested Wu Liang Ye in Midtown for its old-school vibe and recommended trying their braised fish with pine nuts, which appears to be a whole fried fish with a sweet/sour and spicy sauce. They also noted the availability of chilled spicy noodles."
PositiveFrom post: Large Group Chinese Restaurant Recommendations
"This user suggested Wu Liang Ye for business lunches and provided a Yelp link."
PositiveFrom post: Is There Any Good General Tsos Chicken In Nyc
"This comment recommends Wu Liang Ye for General Tso's chicken."
NeutralFrom post: New Asian Boutique Mall In Midtown
"This user expressed positive sentiment, stating 'I love it!' in response to the discussion about Guan Yunchang's extensive offerings."
PositiveFrom post: New Asian Boutique Mall In Midtown
"In response to the surprise about the menu, this user mentioned that Guan Yunchang sells 'everything' in China."
NeutralFrom post: New Asian Boutique Mall In Midtown
"This user was surprised by the mention of fried chicken and martinis being sold at Guan Yunchang."
NeutralFrom post: Fav Restaurant In Manhattan Chinatown
"This commenter recommends Xie Ne Du for HK milk tea."
PositiveFrom post: Kung Pao Wu Liang Ye Midtown West
"Despite the original post's negative experience with the Kung Pao, this commenter believes Wu Liang Ye is very good overall and has had excellent meals there, suggesting the Kung Pao might not be their best dish."
PositiveFrom post: Kung Pao Wu Liang Ye Midtown West
"This user strongly recommends Wu Liang Ye, stating that 'Wu liang ye fucks hard.' They specifically praise the lunch specials and the noodles with sesame paste."
PositiveFrom post: Kung Pao Wu Liang Ye Midtown West
"The user was disappointed with the Kung Pao dish from Wu Liang Ye, finding it lacked spice, wok hei, and had an unpleasant sauce and texture. They were also surprised by the inclusion of bell peppers and water chestnuts."
NegativeFrom post: Best Kung Pao In Manhattan
"This user mentioned Wu Liang Ye as their favorite for Kung Pao, but unfortunately, they do not deliver to their area."
Positive