Szechuan Mountain House Manhattan

“Sean was our server for tonight - amazing recommendations and lovely service….and all the food was so delicious! Especially loved the spicy wontons/dumplings - the skin was extra slippery which I never come across in restaurants nowadays. Perfect amount of spice to be enjoyable. Lovely ambiance too - I always come back to this restaurant :).”

“Had an incredible dinner at Sichuan Mountain House! We started with the cold noodles, which were the perfect refreshing kick-off to the meal. The highlights were definitely the Mala Prawns (loved the fun gloves they provided to keep things clean!) and the Mapo Tofu, which had the perfect balance of spice and numbness. We also ordered the eggplant and green beans, which were cooked to perfection. A huge shoutout to our server, Emma. She was amazing. super friendly and gave us some fantastic recommendations that really made our night. We’ll definitely be back!”

“Probably one of the best and most authentic Chinese restaurants I’ve been to in New York. Came here for dinner with my wife and a friend, and we ordered four entrees. The dishes were big, perfect for sharing, and the flavors were absolutely incredible. The place was almost full, yet we arrived without a reservation and they still found us a table. The team was professional and fast once seated, the waiter poured us tea and left the pot on the table, which felt very thoughtful. The restaurant itself is authentic and stylish, and even the small details stood out like the mouthwash station in the restroom, which was a surprisingly nice touch. Highly recommended, I’ll definitely be back.”

“Great restaurant with large portions! We visited on a Thursday evening and waited about 15 minutes for a table. One quick heads-up: the food here is authentically spicy, so definitely be prepared for that Sichuan heat! We ordered a few different dishes to share. I personally didn't love the cold chicken, as it was a bit too sour for my taste. The Sichuan chicken, on the other hand, was easily my favorite! We also really enjoyed the peppercorn beef and the steamed fish. While the flavors were great, the fish was almost too spicy at times—even for someone used to some heat. Overall, the portion sizes are very generous, which I really appreciated. It's a great spot as long as you can handle the spice!”

“I’ve been wanting to try Mountain House in the East Village for a long time since it’s often mentioned as one of the best Chinese restaurants in NYC. While the food was good and the portions were very generous, none of the dishes we tried stood out as significantly better than other Szechuan restaurants I’ve had in the city. That said, the portion sizes are great for sharing, especially if you go with a group, and the staff was very kind and accommodating. The menu is also extensive and has a lot of interesting options. The atmosphere was honestly the most underwhelming part for me. Online photos make the space look quaint but spacious, but in reality it’s quite small and can feel cramped. Luckily we sat in a booth, but I imagine the middle tables might feel a bit chaotic when it’s busy. Overall, I still really enjoyed dining here and would definitely come back to try more dishes.”