Asian Chili Spot
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About Asian Chili Spot
Located in Ithaca, Asian Chili Spot offers an inviting atmosphere defined by aesthetic decor and a clean environment. Guests consistently praise the restaurant for its authentic Sichuan flavors, featuring signature dishes like West Lake beef soup, Ma-Po Tofu, and dried fish hot pot. The kitchen take...
Located in Ithaca, Asian Chili Spot offers an inviting atmosphere defined by aesthetic decor and a clean environment. Guests consistently praise the restaurant for its authentic Sichuan flavors, featuring signature dishes like West Lake beef soup, Ma-Po Tofu, and dried fish hot pot. The kitchen takes pride in using fresh ingredients, never reusing sauces, which ensures every meal delivers distinct tastes with generous portions. Service is equally noteworthy, characterized by friendly, patient, and attentive staff who make dining a memorable experience. Whether enjoying quick lunch specials or hearty dinner options, the spot provides reasonable prices and healthy choices suitable for solo diners or groups. With convenient takeout and delivery available, this beloved local favorite stands as a top destination for authentic Asian comfort food.
What Customers Say About Asian Chili Spot
Asian Chili Spot is a popular Chinese restaurant in Ithaca known for its spicy Asian dishes and generous portions. Customers rave about the authentic Sichuan cuisine, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. Some reviewers mention inconsistent flavor and excessive oil.
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Tip: Lunch specials are a great deal with huge portions. Be sure to book in advance.
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Asian Chili Spot is located in Ithaca, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.
Historical Heritage
- Telluride House (A 482m) — comunidad residencial Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos
Parks & Gardens
- Peter Plaza (A 569m) — park in the United States of America
- Rockwell Azalea Garden (A 737m) — park in the United States of America
- Farrand Garden (A 737m) — park in Tompkins County, New York, United States of America
Other Points of Interest
- College Avenue Bridge (A 152m) — historical entrance bridge to Cornell University campus, Ithaca, New York
- Zeta Psi Fraternity Lodge (A 399m) — former fraternity lodge for Zeta Psi at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Bill & Melinda Gates Hall (Cornell) (A 464m) — building in United States of America
- Schoellkopf Field (A 547m) — stadium at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
- Olin Library (Cornell) (A 659m) — library building at Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, U.S.A.
- Bradfield Hall (A 736m) — building in New York, United States
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Asian Chili Spot Ithaca Reviews
We ordered the West Lake beef soup and double meat with rice (roast pork and roast duck). They were both delicious and great portions for two. The restaurant is nice and clean with aesthetic decor. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone who enjoys cozy chinese food for dinner.
The food was very good. We ordered several dishes. My favorite was Ma-Po Tufo. It had a very good spice. My kids love the pork fried rice. Everything came out very quick. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend coming here.
Get the double cooked pulled pork! Best meal in ctown for sure
Very very good Chinese food. Loved everything we ordered.
The staff here are very nice and patient. I like the dishes here very much and it’s the best Asian restaurant of Ithaca in my mind!
We ordered the West Lake beef soup and double meat with rice (roast pork and roast duck). They were both delicious and great portions for two. The restaurant is nice and clean with aesthetic decor. I would recommend this restaurant for anyone who enjoys cozy chinese food for dinner.
The food was very good. We ordered several dishes. My favorite was Ma-Po Tufo. It had a very good spice. My kids love the pork fried rice. Everything came out very quick. The staff was very friendly. I highly recommend coming here.
Get the double cooked pulled pork! Best meal in ctown for sure
Very very good Chinese food. Loved everything we ordered.
The staff here are very nice and patient. I like the dishes here very much and it’s the best Asian restaurant of Ithaca in my mind!
LITERALLY one of the best spots. We thankfully booked in advance, food was delicious, service was exceptional and memories were made 👌🏻 Unfortunately didn't get any food pictures but I vouch for them 1000000000%
I always ordered dried fish hot pot and something else such as tsao chicken, fried rice, mushrooms with vegetables. They are consistently have good food if you like asian spicy dishes, friendly good staffs and affordable. I always parked at the municipal parking garage.
New favorite Pho spot. Sorry Saigon Kitchen.
Hands down this is the best Chinese in Ithaca and one of the best I've had worldwide. Fresh, bountiful and priced right not to mention superior quality. Wherher visiting Cornell or attending University, this is a must in your rotation of culinary eats
One of my favorites! The lunch specials are a great deal. Huge portions and each dish tastes different (no reused sauces). Attentive staff
Nice Sichuan restaurant that serves authentic food. Reasonable prices and good service. Clean, and had good portion sizes.
New favorite Pho spot. Sorry Saigon Kitchen.
Hands down this is the best Chinese in Ithaca and one of the best I've had worldwide. Fresh, bountiful and priced right not to mention superior quality. Wherher visiting Cornell or attending University, this is a must in your rotation of culinary eats
Nice Sichuan restaurant that serves authentic food. Reasonable prices and good service. Clean, and had good portion sizes.
One of my favorites! The lunch specials are a great deal. Huge portions and each dish tastes different (no reused sauces). Attentive staff
LITERALLY one of the best spots. We thankfully booked in advance, food was delicious, service was exceptional and memories were made 👌🏻 Unfortunately didn't get any food pictures but I vouch for them 1000000000%
I always ordered dried fish hot pot and something else such as tsao chicken, fried rice, mushrooms with vegetables. They are consistently have good food if you like asian spicy dishes, friendly good staffs and affordable. I always parked at the municipal parking garage.
Food is decent. Service is good but didn’t appreciate that they automatically added tip (we have less than six people) and didn’t tell us.
Looking forward to trying more dishes! Love the size of the chicken pieces in the pepper chili chicken dish— perfect amount of meat with a little crunch, and the cilantro is tasty. I think more flavor from added garlic would add depth and be great; it’s sized and cooked well but the flavor is just chili and cilantro. 辣子鸡很好吃但需要加大蒜来增加味道。 Overall impressed by their menu.
Beef Chow Fun was good. Love the wide noodles and tender beef. Good portion as well. Enough tables inside. Dishes were served fast.
Food is good! Came quickly and in good portions. Service was welcoming and accommodating. I wish they would have given us more large spoons for the dishes - so we wouldn't have to use our personal spoons. The table was also not cleaned and felt a little sticky.
Good authentic Chinese food. Conventionally located in College Town!
Looking forward to trying more dishes! Love the size of the chicken pieces in the pepper chili chicken dish— perfect amount of meat with a little crunch, and the cilantro is tasty. I think more flavor from added garlic would add depth and be great; it’s sized and cooked well but the flavor is just chili and cilantro. 辣子鸡很好吃但需要加大蒜来增加味道。 Overall impressed by their menu.
Food is decent. Service is good but didn’t appreciate that they automatically added tip (we have less than six people) and didn’t tell us.
Beef Chow Fun was good. Love the wide noodles and tender beef. Good portion as well. Enough tables inside. Dishes were served fast.
Food is good! Came quickly and in good portions. Service was welcoming and accommodating. I wish they would have given us more large spoons for the dishes - so we wouldn't have to use our personal spoons. The table was also not cleaned and felt a little sticky.
Good authentic Chinese food. Conventionally located in College Town!
Fried rice was okay. Not a lot of flavor and the shrimp was a weird mushy texture. Not terrible, just probably wouldn't order again.
I'm so upset . Yesterday my husband and I got the tangerine beef and we are sick ! We have food poisoning and the reason I'm so upset is because I LOVE this place ! We order at least twice a week. Will I order from here again ? Yes . But I will not get beef anything. Shrimp and chicken are amazing.
I'm so upset . Yesterday my husband and I got the tangerine beef and we are sick ! We have food poisoning and the reason I'm so upset is because I LOVE this place ! We order at least twice a week. Will I order from here again ? Yes . But I will not get beef anything. Shrimp and chicken are amazing.
Fried rice was okay. Not a lot of flavor and the shrimp was a weird mushy texture. Not terrible, just probably wouldn't order again.
We ordered thru Uber Eats. First off, the "taxes and fees" were so expensive. I ordered Garlic Eggplant Casserole. It dies not fit the description of a casserole. It consisted of the eggplant and the garlic sauce, nothing else. Rice on the side. The garlic sauce was too sweet. It did not describe the sauce other than garlic. My husband's food was bland. We spent $87 including all the fees and food. We got 6 items. SO DISAPPOINTING THE WHOLE EXPIERENCE. NEVER AGAIN. I felt ripped off.
You want flavor? Learn how to cook some Chinese/ Thai/Korean food at home! Google is your best friend. The blandest and most oily food you’ve ever had: it’s no wonder no one goes out in Ithaca. Don’t call it chili spot if you don’t bring that flavor. Consistently boring and flavorless. Go to Rens market and learn how to make anything for yourself.
You want flavor? Learn how to cook some Chinese/ Thai/Korean food at home! Google is your best friend. The blandest and most oily food you’ve ever had: it’s no wonder no one goes out in Ithaca. Don’t call it chili spot if you don’t bring that flavor. Consistently boring and flavorless. Go to Rens market and learn how to make anything for yourself.
We ordered thru Uber Eats. First off, the "taxes and fees" were so expensive. I ordered Garlic Eggplant Casserole. It dies not fit the description of a casserole. It consisted of the eggplant and the garlic sauce, nothing else. Rice on the side. The garlic sauce was too sweet. It did not describe the sauce other than garlic. My husband's food was bland. We spent $87 including all the fees and food. We got 6 items. SO DISAPPOINTING THE WHOLE EXPIERENCE. NEVER AGAIN. I felt ripped off.
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208 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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