Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (718) 321-8180
Address: 353 WEST 46 STREET 10036
Authentic Sichuan w/ bold flavors & numbing spice. Great for pre-theater & impressing guests.
Sonal Shah reviews Szechuan Mountain House's new Times Square location, a convenient spot for pre-theater dining and experiencing top Sichuan flavors in NYC.
This midtown Manhattan spot offers an impressive array of authentic Sichuan cuisine, making it a go-to for both spice enthusiasts and those seeking milder flavors. With a charming ambiance, it's a great choice for pre-theater dining or impressing out-of-town guests. Standout dishes range from the intensely numbing 'triple delicacy' and 'La Zi Chicken' to more subtle options like the cauliflower stir fry and sweet and sour pork.
The restaurant is celebrated for its authentic Sichuan cuisine, with numerous recommendations for spicy dishes like 'La Zi Chicken', 'Mapo Tofu', and the intensely numbing 'triple delicacy', 'rabbit', and 'Mongolian Numbing Peppers'. There are also non-spicy options like cauliflower stir fry, sweet and sour pork, and salted egg yolk corn that are well-regarded. One dish, 'Szechuan Style Sour Tomato Soup with Beef', is noted as no longer being on the menu.
"Highly recommended dishes include 'La Zi Chicken', 'Mapo Tofu', 'hanging pork belly', 'Szechuan Double Cooked Pork', 'Salted Egg Yolk Corn', and the 'triple delicacy' which is known for its intense numbing spice."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the restaurant for its authentic and flavorful Sichuan dishes, with many highlighting the unique numbing spice and recommending it as a top choice in the city.
Important Note
One user warned that the 'Mongolian Numbing Peppers' could lead to an unpleasant experience the next day. Another comment noted that the menu is generally very spicy and includes many unique animal parts, which might not appeal to everyone.
"This comment suggests trying the mala pork intestines, stating it's the same dish as the laziji but with pork intestine instead of chicken."
Neutral"This user describes the triple delicacy's numbing effect as borderline psychedelic, causing a strong physical and almost mental reaction, overshadowing any perception of spice."
Positive"The cabbage dish, specifically not the complimentary one, is considered one of the best in the city."
Positive"This comment notes that the triple delicacy dish was available last week and found to be delicious but spicy."
Neutral"Recommended dishes include okra salad, pickles, sweet and sour pork, fried eel, pickled pepper fish, mama hot fish, stir-fried cabbage, and stir-fried lotus root."
Neutral"Regarding the triple delicacy dish, it was located at the Flushing branch and described as 'stir fried triple crispy delicacy'. It appears to have been removed from the menu."
Neutral"The triple delicacy is highly recommended for the unique, intense numbing sensation from Szechuan peppercorns, which can be almost psychedelic."
Positive"This comment directly states that the laziji is the best dish on the menu."
Positive"This comment describes the restaurant as great but notes that the menu is very spicy and contains many unique animal parts, suggesting it might not be suitable for beginners."
Neutral"The Fu Qi Special is considered the best in the city by this commenter."
Positive"The boiled beef is described as sublime and also spicy."
Positive"The mapo tofu is highly recommended. The sour cabbage fish soup, particularly with fluke, is a favorite and melts in your mouth."
Positive"The laziji (Sichuan chicken with peppers) is a highly recommended dish, noted for its delicious flavor despite its appearance with many peppers."
Positive"The salted egg corn is a personal favorite dish."
Positive"A warning that the sour beef soup can become more intensely flavorful or spicy as the meal progresses."
Neutral"Must-try dishes include swing pork belly, ma-po tofu, and fish filet in spicy broth. For non-spicy options, the egg yolk corn kernels, beef slices in sour soup, and stir-fried vegetables like cabbage are recommended. Kung pao chicken is also a good choice for a more conventional taste."
Neutral"The cauliflower stir fry and twice cooked pork are recommended as they are flavorful and not spicy. The sweet and sour pork is also a hidden gem with a pleasant zing. For spicy options, the sour beef soup, ma po tofu, mala prawns, and Fu Qi Special are highly praised."
Neutral"The potato-beef clay pot is mentioned as a dish."
Neutral"The commenter listed Mountain House as one of the good restaurants on the user's list."
Positive"This user recommends Szechuan Mountain House as a better alternative to Din Tai Fung."
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