Last Updated: 6 days ago
Phone: (718) 321-8180
Address: 353 WEST 46 STREET 10036
Experience authentic Szechuan with a signature numbing spice and dishes like La Zi Chicken. Highly recommended for its vibrant atmosphere and impressive flavors.
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 Szechuan restaurant is a highly recommended spot for those seeking authentic flavors, particularly noted for its signature numbing spice. Diners rave about dishes like the La Zi Chicken and Mapo Tofu, which offer a memorable taste experience. The atmosphere is described as visually appealing and suitable for various occasions, from casual dinners to impressing guests.
The restaurant is highly praised for its authentic Szechuan cuisine, with multiple dishes recommended, including the La Zi Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and Szechuan Double Cooked Pork. Customers particularly enjoy the characteristic numbing spice of Sichuan peppercorns. A past favorite, the Szechuan Style Sour Tomato Soup with Beef, is no longer on the menu.
"Customers frequently recommend dishes such as La Zi Chicken, Mapo Tofu, Szechuan Double Cooked Pork, Dumplings in Chili Oil, and the Rabbit."
Customers generally have a very positive impression of this restaurant, frequently recommending it for its authentic Szechuan cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and enjoyable dining experience. Some appreciate the unique numbing spice characteristic of the cuisine.
Important Note
The Szechuan Style Sour Tomato Soup with Beef, a formerly beloved dish, is no longer available on the menu. One user warned of a potentially unpleasant aftermath from the Mongolian Numbing Peppers.
"Mountain House could be considered upscale Chinese with some vegan options, though the vegan list is limited. It offers beer, wine, and Chinese liquor."
Neutral"The user considers Szechuan Mountain House their favorite place to eat in NYC."
Positive"The user recommended Chili on 36th and 5th for Szechuan food."
Positive"The user listed Szechuan Mountain House as a recommended Szechuan restaurant."
Positive"The user tried the midtown location of Szechuan Mountain House and found it delicious."
Positive"The user listed Szechuan Mountain House as a recommended restaurant."
Positive"The user recommended Szechuan Mountain House for Szechuan cuisine."
Positive"The user recommended Szechuan Mountain House for Szechuan cuisine."
Positive"The user finds every dish at Cafe China (mentioned in relation to Szechuan) to be excellent and also notes the space is attractive."
Positive"The user recommended Szechuan Mountain House for Szechuan cuisine."
Positive"The user recommended Szechuan Mountain House."
Positive"This comment recommends the Peppercorn Beef at Szechuan Mountain House."
Positive"The user recommends Szechuan Mountain House for its Mapo Tofu or Szechuan Boiled Fish, specifying that the spice is of the numbing variety."
Positive"This user expresses a desire to visit Szechuan Mountain House specifically for the numbing spice effect."
Positive"The user states Szechuan Mountain House offers both numbing and heat spice, specifically mentioning a "chili lovers dish" that was extremely spicy, consisting mostly of chilies with some chicken."
Positive"The user describes the "triple delicacy" dish at Szechuan Mountain House as having an overwhelming amount of numbing spice from Sichuan pepper oil, causing a profound body high."
Positive"This user finds Szechuan Mountain House to be great but specifies its spice is primarily "numbing" (Sichuan peppercorn) rather than pure heat."
Positive"The user identifies the rabbit dish at Szechuan Mountain House as potentially their spiciest item and highly recommended."
Positive"This user warns about the Mongolian Numbing Peppers at Szechuan Mountain House, suggesting they cause a very unpleasant experience the next day."
Negative"This user strongly recommends Szechuan Mountain House, noting that their food quickly caused mouth numbness."
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