All Reviews
Nok Lee
2 months agoI tried this place for the first time today and was so glad that I did. I ordered three different dishes and loved every one of them. The portions are huge and the price is reasonable. The staff are also welcoming. I left feeling full and satisfied. I will definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu.
Glenn C
4 months agoI went to this Szechuan restaurant with a group a couple of weeks ago. The staff was nice, and the food overall was tasty with a couple definite highlights. They uniquely have a self-rotating lazy susan which can be controlled remotely which was an interesting touch. Along with the usual peanuts, they provided us some free picked radish which was very tasty with us getting extra. The first dish that arrived was the Crispy Cucumber Salad for $15. The flavors were standard with a mild sweetness from the dark soy sauce with the more interesting part being the shape as they almost resembled flowers. I slightly preferred this over the usual as it added a more fun texture and I found it absorbed the sauce a bit better. For the same price, the Mapo Tofu was very tasty. While having a good numbing flavor from the peppercorn, It's a bit spicier next door at Szechuan Mountain. However, the texture of the tofu was better here being a good mix of firm and silken. This version was also fully vegetarian I believe as commonly, there's a tiny bit of pork on top. This presumably was why it was a bit cheaper as well compared to next door. My favorite of the dishes, which was a favorite of the whole table was the Stir Fried Bacon With Tea Tree Mushrooms for $22. The mushrooms had a fun crunchy texture while the bacon was more Hunan style with plenty of smokiness. This was delicious and a definite highlight. Also tasty was the Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Kidney for $20. The kidneys were cut into thin manageable pieces and the offal flavor was milder than other kidney dishes I have had being less gamey and a bit less minerally. There was a slight chew to the kidneys but it wasn't too much and the bit of veggies added some crunch. The Eel With Fermented Rice Sauce for $20 as well had mixed opinions but a few people such as myself liked it. The portion was large and I liked that the eel texture here more than in other spots where the eel is fried. The light fermented flavor was also nice which also added a unique red hue. However, the dish was quite boney so I liked some pieces a lot and found some others to be OK. I would still recommend it. The Chongqing Spicy Chicken for $20 was pretty standard. I wish it was a lighter fry but the chicken was pretty moist even with the amount of batter and it had a good mala flavor. The peppers were also nicely cooked down in the wok and plenty edible. The Dry Pot With Asian Mushrooms for $22 was pretty good. As with others, I preferred the other mushroom dish much more as the flavors were lighter. The textures weren't as fun here, but at least the presentation was nice. Larger was the alright Cumin Lamb for $25. This was pretty tasty, in terms of cumin, but I find other spots are better in terms of spice, such as next door as well as Xing Shun Da among others. The pieces were also smaller here and I liked the texture of the larger pieces at other places. This was fine, but I would recommend other places for this dish instead. The largest dish was their take on Golden Sour Sliced Beef Soup for $32. A few others loved this, but I found it to be OK. The dish in general has a good mix of sourness and spiciness, but this version was a bit too sour and not spicy enough for my liking. I appreciated the other toppings from the plentiful enoki to the noodle bundles, and the beef was good, so if the spice is improved, I would recommend it more. At the end, the staff gave us a complimentary dessert consisting of Black Sesame Mochi Balls in a Rice Wine Soup, a variant of Tang Yuan. The rice balls inside were hot and packed with black sesame, and were very tasty. The broth was excellent here with just enough rice wine for flavor, while not being overpowering. This was a particularly tasty version of this dish, and I was very happy it was included. The food here overall was solid. I prefer a handful of other places, but for the reasonable prices and good overall quality, I would recommend this place. Low 4.
Chloe Choi
7 months agoThe food was delicious! The spicy fried chicken was super crispy and full of flavor, with just the right amount of heat from the dried chili peppers. The beef chow fun was also excellent — the noodles were soft and chewy, the beef was tender, and the bean sprouts added a nice crunch. The braised pork was also outstanding — generous in portion, rich in taste, yet not greasy at all. Alldishes were well-balanced and very satisfying. Highly recommend!
Benjamin Qiu
9 months agoKeepin it real out here in Flushing The food game is way too competitive out here, this spot is pretty solid with reasonable pricing. It's new so i'm assuming its trying to win customers and build its base. Spacious interior, diverse menu, great location and wont break the bank
Stella lin
Edited 9 months agoWe had a Alumnae Reunion here today! The food is good just like my hometown taste flavor!! Conforming to my taste buds!! Will back again to try some other food!!
Ming
10 months agoWhen it comes to real Chinese food, Flushing doesn't miss. Szechuan Opera is a restaurant that specializes in Szechuan, Fujianese, and Cantonese dishes. We ordered dishes such as lychee pork, oyster pancakes, squirrel fish, stir-fried luffa, sea whelks, mapo tofu, and brown sugar rice cakes. A great spot to have a family-style meal! Oyster pancake - made with sweet potato vermicelli and chives, with a side of sweet chili sauce. Definitely an acquired taste Sea whelks - fresh, crunchy, and a bit spicy Squirrel fish - it may look really intimidating to eat, but it’s actually pretty easy since there's no bones inside. It’s very saucy and the fish comes apart super easily. Soft, boneless, and tender - a great fish for beginners Mapo tofu - the top one dish of this restaurant. It's silky, smooth, and spicy Luffa - soft and crunchy with hints of sweetness Rice cake with brown sugar - a fried glutinous rice dessert, hot and fresh out the oven My favorites were the sea whelks and stir-fried luffa! You can dine here for their very affordable lunch special or book a private room and go full-on family style. Szechuan Opera (3916 Prince St G01, Flushing, NY 11354) Open daily 11:30am-12am
J C
10 months agoWe thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience! The dishes we ordered were all delicious and expertly balanced in terms of flavor and spice. The standout dishes for me were the Beef with Sichuan Pickles in Golden Soup and the Fujian Noodles, both of which were rich and savory without being overwhelmingly spicy. The Oyster Pancake was a unique and intriguing dish, with a texture reminiscent of fried fish paste. My only slight disappointment was the Mapo Tofu, which, while still flavorful, didn't quite live up to my expectations in terms of the tofu itself. Overall, however, we were impressed by the quality and variety of the dishes, and would definitely recommend this restaurant to others. Good for group dinners.
Sebastien
Edited 2 months agoWas a bit of a wait but there seem to be large parties going on. The food came at a reasonable time and the portion size was the star of the show, it’s very large (family size) for the price which i believe is a fair deal! I’d recommend for large parties to eat here to get your bang for your buck! I’d come back :)