Reviews for CHILI in New York, NY
Really cute inside - old style China. Waiters are dressed the part too! Interesting cocktails and delicious food in a rowdy but... classy environment! My only complaint is that even the food marked as spicy isn’t really that spicy ???? or perhaps. I am toostrong… Definitely recommend the crab tofu even though it is actually a Shanghainese specialty. Read more
One of my favorite Chinese places. The food is great and so are the cocktails. I prefer to order several of the hot and cold... appetizers then a few of the mains and share family-style as a table. There really isn’t much at this place you can go wrongwith so choose whichever dishes get your attention. Read more
Came here for lunch on a Friday, this place is super cute, old Shanghai decor and everyone also dress in here old Shanghai... outfit. But don’t be fooled this is sichuan cuisine. The service is excellent, everyone is very friendly and attention todetail. The food on the other hand was alright, the fish fillet with tofu has so much starch and not spicy at all. The spicycumin lamb needs a bit more cumin and chilies, it’s more like just a stir fried lamb meat. Mouth watering chicken is not whatI remembered it might be their twist but didn’t do great. Read more
What a great service and ambience! The manager was super nice to us and considerate about our time! The server too - witty and... professional in the right way. They definitely have experience in catering - such a great chemistry. Plus, the locale is verywell decorated with Chinese inspired themes. It brings you back to China! The food was definitely great! Better than many otherrestaurants in NY that make Sichuan food - this one is legit spicy! Also they have the staple Chinese Qingdao beer. They servedour food so fast! I just hope our pickled fish soup was a little less spicy and more sour. The eggplants were amazing! Read more
Wonderful food with an amazing decor. The design of the restaurant brings you back to old time Chinese vibes which is so cool!... Pair that together with the awesome food that has authentic taste. It was a wonder dinner here. Remember to book in advance asit was packed on a weekday night! Read more
Delicious, authentic food and amazing service. This was my first experience eating indoors in over two years, and it was lovely.... We made a reservation and were greeted by name upon entry. All staff were properly masked and our vaccination cards werechecked. My friend is vegan and there were several options. We shared the cold tofu appetizer with celery shoots (scrumptious!See photo), and she had spicy green beans. I enjoyed pork and bamboo shoots, and we tried purple rice. The food was so veryreminiscent of my Chinese father's cooking. The staff was attentive - even cleaning the table when we spilled some. Very cleanand spacious, lovely decor, with an exceptionally clean bathroom. Truly wonderful experience all around. I believe ?? translatesto beautiful, and that is exactly what this restaurant is. Read more
This place was such a treat! The wait staff is so friendly and service was amazing. We ordered off the dim sum menu. The pork... dumpling in chili oil had the most tasty sauce I probably have ever had with a dish like this. The wonton chili is also amazingwith the best flavor. The soup dumplings are delicious. And the scallion cakes are some of the best I've had, so crispy andlight. The 1920s vibe of the place was also adorable and just made it so fun to experience. Next time I'm in NYC I willdefinitely be back and likely multiple times! Read more
Every dish we ordered was incredible. They also came out staggered and super fast so we got to enjoy 1-2 plates at a time. It... was really nice to be able to savor them individually. The scallion pancake beef wrap was perfectly crispy, while not being toooily. The pork dumpling in chili oil was so soft and delicate. The lobster was the most flavorful I’ve had and the spices wereso dynamic, while not being overpowering and I was still able to taste the lobster. The spicy chicken was super spicy! The ratioof chicken to crispy breading to sauce was perfect. The menu rated the lobster and spicy chicken as the same spicy levels, but Ifound the chicken to be twice as spicy. I was using the chili oil to cool my mouth lol. The cocktails were delicious as well-purple rain was my favorite! Read more