Vibrant Sichuan eatery w/ expertly spiced classics like numbing fish fillet & robust mapo tofu. A must-try for authentic flavors!
This Sichuan restaurant offers a vibrant dining experience with a comprehensive menu of classic, shareable dishes. Patrons rave about the numbing and flavorful broth of the fish fillet with pickled cabbage, and the robust mapo tofu. The kitchen expertly balances spice, providing just enough heat to enhance the dishes without overwhelming the palate.
This Sichuan restaurant is highly praised for its authentic and flavorful dishes. Standouts include the fish fillet with pickled cabbage, noted for its numbing broth, and the mapo tofu, which is described as robust and invigorating. Even dishes known for their spice, like Dan Dan noodles, are lauded for being super spicy. The kitchen's approach to spice is balanced, enhancing flavors without being overpowering. Bing fen and Suan La Fen are also mentioned.
"Customers highly recommend the fish fillet with pickled cabbage for its numbing broth, the robust mapo tofu, and the super spicy Dan Dan noodles. The sliced pork belly with garlic-chili sauce is also a classic starter."
Customers highly recommend this restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Sichuan cuisine, particularly praising the spicy and numbing dishes. The dining experience is generally seen as positive and satisfying.
Important Note
The Michelin guide notes that while the kitchen is efficient, their approach to spice is balanced rather than aggressive, seasoning dishes just enough to 'nudge the sinuses.'
"The user stated that the original poster's review has influenced their perception of Szechuan restaurants and motivated them to seek out Kung Pao."
Neutral"The user had a positive past experience at this restaurant, having consulted on its design and found it awesome on a few occasions."
Positive"The user asked for the best Kung Pao recommendation in the city, indicating they were looking for alternatives to other options."
Neutral"The user inquired about other dishes, and the original poster mentioned beef with hot peppers or pork with garlic sauce as potential future reviews."
Neutral"This restaurant is recommended as a place to find Sichuan spicy fish filet."
Neutral"This restaurant is recommended as one of several options located on 39th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue."
Positive"The commenter personally prefers Peppercorn Station and has not had a bad Szechuan/Sichuan dish there."
Positive"The user highly recommends Peppercorn Station near Bryant Park for Sichuan food, stating it's a place they consistently return to. They also mention Shan in Cobble Hill as a more modern option with good cocktails."
Positive"The user suggests Peppercorn Station near Bryant Park as a decent option for Sichuan food."
Positive"Peppercorn Station is included in a list of restaurant recommendations."
Neutral"Peppercorn Station is mentioned as a dining option."
Neutral"The user makes a point to always order the mapo tofu from Peppercorn Station on W 39th whenever they visit the city."
Positive"Peppercorn Station is praised for its great and super spicy Dan Dan noodles."
Positive"Peppercorn Station is highly recommended for its good Sichuan cuisine."
Positive"Peppercorn Station sells bing fen."
Neutral"User likes the Suan La Fen from Peppercorn Station"
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