Experience the electrifying numbing spice of authentic Szechuan. A must-try for adventurous eaters & pre-theater crowds.
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.
Szechuan Mountain House brings authentic and exciting Sichuan cuisine to Midtown Manhattan. This third location, conveniently situated near Times Square, is praised for its flavorful dishes and is considered a great option for pre-theater dining or impressing visitors. The menu offers a range of traditional Sichuan specialties, with many dishes highlighting the unique numbing spice characteristic of the cuisine.
This restaurant specializes in authentic Sichuan cuisine, known for its bold flavors and characteristic numbing spice (mala). Popular recommendations include the La Zi Chicken, Mapo Tofu, and various noodle and pork dishes. While many dishes are spicy, some non-spicy options like cauliflower stir-fry and sweet and sour pork are also available. A notable mention is the 'triple delicacy' dish, famed for its intense numbing effect.
"Highly recommended dishes include the La Zi Chicken, Mapo Tofu, dumplings in chili oil, and the 'triple delicacy' for its intense numbing spice. Non-spicy options like cauliflower stir-fry and salted egg yolk corn are also suggested."
Customers overwhelmingly recommend this restaurant for its authentic and exciting Sichuan flavors, particularly highlighting its unique numbing spice. It's frequently cited as a top choice for quality Chinese cuisine.
Important Note
Some dishes can be extremely spicy, and the menu may feature less common ingredients or preparations that might not suit all diners. One user noted that a previously enjoyed 'Szechuan Style Sour Tomato Soup with Beef' is no longer on the menu.
"Szechuan Mountain House is listed as a frequently visited restaurant."
Positive"The commenter notes that Sichuan Mountain House is now located on 46th Street."
Neutral"Clarifies that they were thinking of Che Li when mentioning Shanghainese cuisine, confirming Mountain House is Sichuan."
Neutral"Corrects the cuisine type, stating Mountain House is Sichuan, not Shanghainese, but still acknowledges it as a good option."
Neutral"Suggests Mountain House, located on 46th street, as it offers many seafood options and is a great Chinese Shanghai-style restaurant."
Neutral"Szechuan Mountain House is listed as a recommendation for spicy food."
Positive"The commenter recommended the swing pork belly or dumplings in chili oil from Szechuan Mountain House, suggesting they would be good if the person also likes spicy food."
Positive"This Chinese restaurant is suggested as being open on Thanksgiving and may not be on Resy, so calling ahead is advised."
Positive"This commenter, who is vegetarian, recommends Szechuan Mountain House for pre-show dining. They note that while the menu isn't explicitly vegetarian, the staff can make vegetarian versions of many dishes upon request. They specifically praise the vegetarian mapo tofu, emphasizing the need to ask for the vegetarian option to avoid beef."
Positive"The commenter believes Szechuan Mountain House is overrated and extremely average."
Negative"Mountain House is mentioned as a restaurant option in Hell's Kitchen."
Neutral"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."
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