Very nice food and service, and chill atmosphere

We had the pork soup dumplings, crispy chicken, spring rolls, and spicy beef brisket noodle soup. Everything was delicious!

The pork trotter soup tastes great and satisfies my taste. The service is also very good.

Incredible authentic Chinese cuisine for a reasonable price. The interior was beautiful and the food tasted amazing. My favorites of the night were the spicy shredded chicken with soba noodles and the beef rice cakes. The spicy eggplants and pork belly were also delicious.

The food was delicious and the portions were generous. The staff were friendly and attentive. Overall, a very pleasant dining experience—I’ll definitely come back!

I have been here twice because I love sichuan food and explored almost every sichuan restaurant near to my office and my house. Good price, and good location.

I had an amazing experience, I saw few of the reviews here and I do not agree with them! The price is fair for the quality! The proportion is big enough! The place is extremely clean and everybody that works here is nice and happy. I’m coming back for sure 😋

Went there twice recently. Will def go back again and again. Forgot to leave a review at the first place. A bit surprised why there’s one star review. After read them figure out that if you’re not a spicy Chinese food fan, then try other restaurants. If you do love spicy food, especially original Szechuan food, go there!

+2

Lovely service and atmosphere with some decent food. The spicy stir fried intestines could have been spicier but overall the flavors of the peppers, sauce, and mushrooms all went together well.

An excellent high end Szechuan place near Bryant park. Century eggs a good starter, treated so there is minimal ammonia smell. Tea duck and cumin lamb very authentic and well plated. Eggplant roasted so tender with delicate knife work like ratatouille. Only issue is they recently decided to present the blood and tripe stew bowl in a rectangular wooden stand, which is fine by itself. However whomever made the choice to place the lid at an angle in a cutout on the stand... it now resembles a toilet. You are serving blood and tripe stew out of a toilet bowl.

+6

Best szechuan food in NY. Very authentic. Shadow is best service provider and very helpful 👌 must try the fish spicy curry

+1

We have tried many Chinese restaurants in Midtown Manhattan . However this place is definitely the best one . The food was so good and service was quick . love this place . My favorite is the spicy noodles. We will be back for sure .

Fish fillet know hot chilli oil best.🤪

The fact that this place re opened after the fire a few years back is absolutely fantastic news! A true Szechuan icon in midtown - authentic and an overall great experience. Highly recommend!

+4

Very good atmosphere and professional service. It is considerate to provide hand sanitizer on table. Food is authentic. Taste great. Five stars.

Szechuan Gourmet never disappoints! The flavors are truly authentic—every bite bursts with that signature numbing spice, yet balanced enough to savor every dish. The service was attentive and friendly, and the ambiance strikes a perfect blend of modern comfort and traditional charm. A must-try for anyone seeking the real taste of Sichuan in NYC.

I don’t recommend the spicy garlic fried eggplant because the flour wrap is too thick… But other meat dishes are all very savory and authentic! Will come back to try more!

I am so happy this restaurant reopened after 2 years. We missed the all tasty food. I just had lunch with my colleagues in here. Food is good, new decoration is good. Love it!

Came in on a weekday lunch, really enjoyed their lunch special! Great food, great service! Will definitely come back!

Amazing and authentic Schezuan style food. Lots of really spicy dishes, including some authentic ones like in China. A must try restaurant. I have been coming here for decades. They were shutdown for a few years and have been reopened the last 3 years. You can’t go wrong with any item - always freshly prepared, good quality ingredients and flavorful dishes. Fish in hot sauce, Kung Pao, Wonton soup and Mala tofu were superb.

Okay place for Chinese food. Generous portions, and super fast service. Favorite dish was the stir fried dried tofu, beef and chinese celery one.

+3

From Australia, we have been here twice in the past 24hrs. Delicious, fresh food and really nice staff. Beef with mushroom was my favourite. Thank you.

Amazing! Great experience.

The food is very traditional. They portions are very plentiful and the employees are very friendly, they gave us free watermelon juice

The food at Szechuan Gourmet is absolutely amazing! Every dish is full of bold, authentic flavors — spicy, fragrant, and perfectly balanced. The ingredients taste fresh, and the service is friendly and fast. Highly recommend their mapo tofu and spicy fish — definitely one of the best Szechuan restaurants around!

Jellyfish with Chicken and Tea-smoked duck are both awesome! Highly recommended!

I was surprised of bright flavour of Szechuan Gourmet Special Fried Rice because it wasn’t cooked traditionally. It had dried baby fish and baby shrimp. Also, I liked slightly spicy Jellyfish salad. It was crunchy and without seafood flavor.

+3

We stayed at the Grayson and this place is literally across the street. Walked in and got very excited when I saw the rest of the clientele. We had soup and two dishes. We would have had more but the day was a huge eating day. The tomatoe egg soup was phenomenal. Tasted just as good as our szechuan place at home. The double cooked pork with pancakes was super cool. Never had something like it before. Quite spicy in that perfect szechuan tongue numbing way. The Mrs got a delicious tofu dish (bean curd) with chives. Nice and light and phenomenal with my spicy dish. Their hot oil is delicious and just the right amount of spice. We'd definitely go back. Oh and if you like quick service this place is for you. My water cup was filled almost literally before I put it down. Four times during our meal. My son would love this as he's a big hydration machine.

+6

Was looking for sauteed string beans and chongqing chicken and this restaurant definitely delivered and hit the spot!

Szechuan is all about flavor and this restaurant did not disappoint. Huge portions and really gooood food and service for a reasonable price in midtown Manhattan. One piece of advice, maybe bring it down a notch with the oil.

Very very tasty. Great level of spice, flavor and combined with fresh ingredients. I was able to get in and out in 40 minutes which is great for a lunch spot. It does get busy so I'd recommend getting their early

+2

The food is great, might be the most authentic Szechuan food you can get in Manhattan. I'm allergic to mushrooms and the waiter checked multiple times to make sure our foods do not include any mushrooms.

This place is gorgeous and the food is sooo so good. I went here for dinner with my friend and we ended up trying a bunch of dishes. Her family is from Szechuan province and she loved the food -that’s how you know it’s the real deal. The Dan Dan noodles with spicy minced pork were a must for us. I personally loved the fried rice, and my friend really loved the mapo tofu and duck. I can’t wait to go back to try some other dishes too! Service was really nice and helpful as well.

+1

Some of the best Szechuan in the city. (No, I don't get American Chinese food at specialty places like this.) After 4 years, I was happy to learn this restaurant has returned (and looks like it has been for some time now.) I got food to go, but the interior looked really mid-to-high end. I went ahead and got a few things to compare them to other Szechuan places in the city: -Spicy Cucumber Salad - $12.95 -Smoky Wok Tossed Spicy Asian Green Chili - $16.95 -Deep Fried Fish and Potato Peanuts - $24.95 -Stir Fried Chicken w Spicy Roasted Chili (basically three-pepper chicken) - $21.95 Even eating the food 20 minutes later, its some of the best in the city. Everything was great. The highlight was the Deep Fried Fish and Potato/Peanuts dish was something I had never had before and it was my favorite. The three-pepper chicken was good too, even with the skin left on the chicken. Definitely will be back when by Bryant Park.

+4

Very flavorful food, and a menu with many options. Comfortable atmosphere and friendly staff.

Szechuan Gourmet is definitely one of the best Szechuan restaurants in Manhattan.It’s recommended by Bib Gourmand for years and we finally gave it a visit last weekend. We had their Mapo Tofu, Braised Fish Fillet w Roasted Chili, Sautéed String Beans and Braised Beef Flank Pot. Their portion was decent with a little high price but the taste was outstandingly delicious. The Mapo Tofu was one of my favorites. It was extremely soft and flavorful with mild spicy. Their Braised Fish Fillet w/ Roasted Chili was surprisingly tasty and flavorful. The texture of the fish was delicate with appetizing sauce.

+4

Really delicious Szechuan spot in midtown Manhattan! The meat was cooked so flavorfully and very delicious.

Went to Szechuan Gourmet today, food was authentic and flavorful, especially the chili-oil dishes. The spice level feels real Sichuan, not American-style mild. Portion sizes are solid for Midtown. Service was a bit rushed, but overall a great spot if you’re craving true Sichuan heat. Would come back.

One of my favorite sichuan restaurants in NYC

+6

I made plans to hang out with a friend today and have an early dinner here at Szechuan Gourmet. Unfortunately, my friend canceled at the last minute, but I decided to go anyway since I already had reservations set. Thank goodness I went, or I would have missed out on this amazing restaurant. The décor is sort of modern Chinese with cool looking recessed lighting, plushy booths, and wood accents. I loved the whole floor plan and the way the tables were set up. There are a couple of nooks and semi-private tables and an area in the back for larger parties. It’s just on overall lovely looking restaurant. The menu is quite robust, and it took me a good 5 minutes of reading to finally decide on what to order. I got an order of pork soup dumplings, the shredded pork with sweet miso sauce and the crispy chicken with citrus lemon sauce. It was quite a lot of food for one person! Let’s start with the soup dumplings. They came to the table steaming hot (as it should be). The skin was thin, and the broth was very tasty. It was so good, and I devoured the whole order! The shredded pork dish came with shredded carrots, cucumbers, scallions, and several pieces of crepes so that you can make your own pork sandwiches. Anyone who likes eating with their hands would love this. The crispy chicken was another outstanding dish. The chicken was crunchy from the breading and the sauce was a nice blend of tangy and sweet. By now as you can imagine I was quite full. I had not planned on getting dessert, but the waiter talked me into getting their pumpkin cakes. Thank you, mister waiter, (who I did not get their name) for being so attentive and for recommending this dessert. The pumpkin cakes were made of glutinous rice and stuffed with pumpkin and red bean paste. It was crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft and sticky on the inside. Absolutely yummy. I would come back just for this. If you are in the Bryant Park neighborhood and looking for a serene spot with great food, then come here.

+6

Excellent restaurant. The service was great and the food was perfection. Do make sure you leave time to order the dumplings.

+2

This is definitely one of the best authentic Szechuan restaurant in Manhattan! The portion is so generous and the price is quite reasonable especially thinking of the location. Most importantly, the flavor is so good! You can literally try any dish in the menu, you will not be disappointed.

The best Chinese food I’ve had in Manhattan! Everything was fresh, hot, and delicious.

Szechuan Gourmet is our must come every time in the town. The signature dish was amazing — super flavorful and just the right level of spicy. Loved the stir-fried cabbage and kung pao chicken too — everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor.

The experience here means I'll definitely return. This place tops my local destinations list. The staff members are friendlier to some but never disappoint with delivery. My relatives all give this restaurant positive reviews. I was satisfied completely by my visit.

great and authentic Chinese food!

Our server was wonderful and attentive and helped us pick some amazing dishes to share.

One of the best hidden gems of NYC. If you consider having SEVEN Michelin Reccomendations on your menu "secret." This place has the BEST soup dumplings I've ever had. The restaurant itself is clean and we'll decorated in a mix of modern and traditional themes. The staff are friendly, quick, and attentive. Prices are very reasonable. The menu offers numerous authentic, mouth-watering choices, including numerous dishes with Michelin Reccomendations, and rightly so. This trip I started with Soup Dumplings then moved on to the Moo Shu Pork. This single plate was easily enough food for two people. It was so good I was genuinely disappointed that I was too full to finish it. Having stumbled on this place by accident, it instantly became one of my favorite restaurants in midtown!

We really enjoyed this Chinese restaurant. We were 7 and they accommodated us without any problems. Food was delicious. Service very good as well. A very complete menu, with lots of different plates to choose from. If you are not a fan of spicy food, just make sure you order mild, since Szechuan food is known for its spiciness.

+6

First we were well received the staff is so nice the food AMAZING I have been visiting New York for the past 3 days and I have not tasted such good food as here definitely recommend . Portion size did not disappoint

The food was amazing. Everything we ordered was delicious!

So good! One of the best Chinese food here in NYC. Prices are very reasonable with such a large portion.

I ordered the Abalone and Pork Belly Plate. The sauce for this dish was excellent and goes super well with some rice. The Pork Belly was so soft and welcoming with its warmth. I'll say the Abalone was alright definetly the least interesting part of the dish. I saw some really tasty dishes across from me and I'll definetly have to come here again to try them.

The cumin beef is my favorite dish. It is spicy and delicious. The service here is very good. It is a very pleasant dinner.

Good food, wide menu options, quantity modest, prices slightly higher, not very spicy

Suzi Possenti

We have traveled through 30 countries and we love to eat at different restaurants and we love Chinese cuisine! This Chinese restaurant has a Michelan indication and we love it! We ordered the orange chicken and the fried chicken Rice, which came with delicious soup. It is certainly our new favorite Chinese restaurant in New York!

+2

Sifei Han

Phenomenal Sichuan food! Every dish was authentic and packed with flavor. The restaurant is very comfortable and has a great vibe, but what really stands out is the staff—they are incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend!

rachel perez

The food was great and the environment was so peaceful, calming, and overall so warm. I totally recommend this spot, and the area it’s in is on a non-busy street! Perfect after shopping and you just want to relax.

Amanda Radasch

This was the cutest, and coziest Chinese food place I’ve ever been. The fried rice was the best I’ve have ever had, and the king pao and general tso’s were also very tasty. If you’re looking for authentic and delicious food this is definitely the spot. Prices were reasonable, the service was very friendly and accommodating to preference

Aimee Tambwe

Best Chinese I’ve had in NYC!! I had their Szechuan special and it was to die for!!! So well seasoned and prepared it was the perfect meal after walking outside in the cold!! 10/10 can’t wait to stop by again when I come back to NYC!!!

Alexandre Canicoba

Great place, the atmosphere is amazing and very clean place. The food was amazing and super tasty. We eat very well in 2 person. The fried rice and the fried lamb was incredible. Super recommend.

Anthony Chan

Authentic Szechuan - we love the savory meat and fish dishes and it pairs well with the stir fry veggies. Must try. And then make sure you book a flight to Sichuan, China. And you can truly experience the full extent of how authentic this Sichuan cuisine is 😁

Kevin Seeker

Amazing Asian Cuisine! By far some of the best Chinese food I have ever enjoyed. The duck was fabulous - crispy and moist. The orange chicken was by far the best I have ever had. It was not sweet, perfectly seasoned with veggies intricately sliced. The Chow Fun noodles were smoky and beef was tender and moist. The service was impressive. Overall, an excellent dining experience. Everyone walked away satisfied and happy!

+2

Yani Ed

This place serves authentic Szechuan flavors, with plenty of heat and peanuts. Their portions of noodle bowls are generous, as showcased in their spicy beef noodles bowl. It is understandably oily, with the chili, but the noodles are springy and the beef is decently toothsome. The prices are also reasonable in this area of Manhattan. Other authentic items on their menu include Dan Dan mian and fish dishes. The location itself has a cozy interior with largely wooden aesthetic. The servers sometimes felt a bit inattentive, but there are enough of them that someone will attend to you. It's a good spot on a street that has multiple szechuan restaurants, and I recommend trying it to compare.

Dd lilili

Our favorite restaurant in the city. Kung pao chicken was very exceptional. The fish dish is very authentic and great taste.

Xinran Qi

Came here mostly for their La Ma Ti Hua (老妈蹄花 pig trotter soup). This dish is unbeatable across Manhattan. The rest is decent as well, but not particularly impressive. Pretty solid traditional Szechuan cuisine, could be a bit spicier in my opinion, probably toned down to accommodate the general audience. The fish and duck dishes are also great choices and I highly recommend anyone who hasn’t tried it give it a try here - they’re tender and flavorful, not too spicy and not too many bones. Worth giving it a shot

Armin I

From the moment we walked in, the service was fantastic. The staff was welcoming and attentive throughout the meal. The food was flavorful and reasonably priced. If you’re looking for great Szechuan food in Manhattan, this place is absolutely worth trying.

Ge Song

We came for the braised pork with abalone, and it did not disappoint. The pork was fresh, tender, and perfectly balanced with just the right hint of sweetness. The abalone was delightfully tender and free of any fishy taste. The braised scallop was an unexpected highlight — paired with bamboo shoots and broccoli, it created a refreshing and flavorful combination. Even the watermelon at the end was pleasantly natural-tasting, not overly sweet. Overall, a wonderful experience, and we’d gladly come back again!

Ivy Zhu

This is my no. 1 go to restaurant in midtown. I come often not only it closes to my office, and such friendly service, delicious food with affordable price in mid town is rare! I love to try new restaurants but I always come back to this one! They made me feel welcome all the times! Today, we ordered dry pot beef with griddle cook chili and cumin, braised fish fillet with cabbage and chili, Ming bean jelly salad, wok-tossed crispy lamb with chili cumin. These dishes have different spices and flavors, and perfectly combined together. I also recommend the water melon juice and the dessert. Again, they gave good impression to my friends from Taiwan and a Spanish guy new to Chinese cuisine. (Their food never disappointed me in a single time I went. I wish this restaurant will continuously doing great in the bad economic.)

+1

Ada Zhu

Tonight my friends and I have a great time in the restaurant. The foods are delicious and the people are nice and patient. It’s a traditional zechun taste that I love.

+1

Rowen Adonis

Very authentic Sichuan cuisine!! As a pig trotter lover, this is my second time at this restaurant! I stop by every time I pass through New York, and the portions are always huge. Every soup and noodle dish I’ve tried so far has been delicious, and the service is excellent!!

Perhaps you will be delighted with the menu presentation like me…but then also with the food - try the special dishes- good Asian taste in NYC. Not 5 ⭐️because service didn’t deserve it…always in a hurry…

The food was really good but the atmosphere was a bit hectic otherwise the service was good and food was excellent.

Came in in a rainy afternoon shared a few dishes all were very good. Every dish was well done even if it wasn't really my taste, my personal favorites were the cumin lamb and the pork trotters. Wasn't expecting much but left with a full stomach and good memories. Overall would come back.

Came here after craving Chinese food. Portions were huge, and because we spoke mandarin and Cantonese, the servers were helpful and quite friendly. If you're craving Chinese food, this place would definitely hit the spot.

Everything is super good but most of the dishes are spicy.

I'm from Taiwan. After two weeks of my business trip in New York, I miss Chinese food very much. And luckily I found this restaurant which Chinese name is朵頤. The food here is great. I will definitely come here again when I visit New York.

+3

I like the food and the lighting in the restaurant. Some dish are a little salty for my taste but still bearable. Also the place is never too crowded so it is nice if you want a quiet time without too much of noise pollution. Service is ok. They can talk nicer to the customers. Price is quite fair for the food quality. Also, there are many other Chinese restaurants around so you can take your pick but this one is worth visiting when you are in town, I think.

+6

Szechuan Gourmet on 39th street has such a nice ambiance, it was a surprise! It is a casual fancy Chinese decor, which I much appreciated. The menus is extensive, and there the more basic Chinese dishes all the way to more adventurous ones. I started off with the fried eggplant, which I didn’t care for that much in terms of flavor, but got my appetite going. The star of the meal was the mapo tofu, my main course. The flavors are very rich, and the tofu was heavenly creamy. It is a very strong meal, and it made me a little queasy, but I recognize that is due to me not being accustomed to the szechuan sauce, so if you are sensitive (which I’m usually not), try something less rich in flavors. But if you are not, please get it. The other guest at the table got a fried chicken with chilies, and I ate some too, and it was perfect, in seasoning, in crunchiness. Very good! For dessert, we got pumpkin cakes, which were good, but not really necessary after the excellent main courses. I am looking forward to come back and try out more things!

+6

Most dishes are good, few are exceptional. Recommend tantan noddle and boiled braised beef. Most people come to taste spicy dishes or drink Chinese wine with friends. Good place to go in the midtown though. Busy but service was good.

+2

I got the spicy beef noodle soup and the dumplings in chili oil. I thought the soup was decent. I would have preferred it spicer and there wasn't a ton of beef in it. The broth wasn't super rich, but still had decent flavors. One of my favorite things about the soup were the pickled(?) bamboo shoots. It was actually probably my favorite thing in the soup! The dumplings were really good! The chili oil was another star of the meal and I ended up added some into my soup for more spice and flavor.

Szechuan Gourmet is a long-standing Sichuan restaurant, and its decor and atmosphere reflect its storied history. Initially, I was concerned it might lean towards Americanized “Sichuan” cuisine, but after tasting the food, I was pleasantly surprised by its authenticity. The presentation of each dish is thoughtful, showing the restaurant’s effort to stay visually appealing and up-to-date. The cold appetizer, Garden Diced Chicken in Spicy Sauce, features tender chicken immersed in rich red oil that enhances the flavor without being overly spicy. However, the chicken itself was a bit loose in texture and could have been firmer. The Beef with Silky Tofu is a bold, spicy hot dish, perfect for pairing with rice. Although the flavors are spot on, the beef itself was rather ordinary. The Trotter Soup, unfortunately, didn’t impress me. The broth lacked depth and authenticity, missing the herbal notes typically associated with traditional Sichuan soups, and the dipping sauce was just basic doubanjiang, adding little to the experience. The biggest highlight was the Roasted Chili Spiced Broth (Mao Xue Wang). This dish stood out due to its impressive variety of ingredients—fish, pork intestine, luncheon meat, beef tripe, and vegetables—all served in a beautifully designed vessel. The sheer diversity of ingredients makes it one of the most abundant versions of Mao Xue Wang I’ve had, and I highly recommend it. Overall, while Szechuan Gourmet has some areas for improvement—such as a more coordinated serving order and slightly higher-quality meats—the flavors are genuine. For a restaurant with such a long history, it’s commendable that they’ve maintained a level of authenticity in their Sichuan dishes. A satisfying experience overall.

JonathanL Valdez

Ordered the mapo tofu with egg drop soup and the General Tso’s chicken with wonton soup. Portions were on the smaller side, and the mapo tofu was a bit heavy on the chili paste, but the rice and egg drop soup were spot on. The service really stood out: the waiters were excellent and very kind. Overall, a pleasant experience 😊

Pitchy Lee

The food was excellent! especially the Ma Paul Tofu (Mapo Tofu). The flavor was rich and perfectly balanced. I arrived a little before noon, so I was lucky to get a table immediately without waiting. The taste definitely lives up to the Michelin award.

Take out review: We have been looking forward to try food from Szechuan Gourmet for a while. For got a chance today, and we headed to the restaurant around 12:30 pm to order lunch for pick up. Seeing many people waiting at the door, I asked the person taking order about the wait time, to which he said it’s 20 minutes. 5 minutes after putting my order, I heard another customer saying, she had been waiting for 45 minutes. At that point, I sort of knew where this was heading. From that point on, every time I asked the person about my order, he kept saying that it was almost ready. Long behold, after waiting for an hour, me and two of my co-worker finally got the food. The food itself was pretty good. We loved the pancake, braised fish, and kun pao chicken. But we were still pretty upset about how our order was handled. If we knew, it would be an hour to get the food, we would have just walked back to our office, and come back an hour later, since it’s only a 5 minutes walk for us. During our waiting at the restaurant, we saw a dine-in customer literally walk out, because he couldn’t wait any longer to get food in his table. Another group of people were also pretty mad about not getting any food at their table as well. I hope this review helps the business to improve on their services, especially during the crunch hours of lunch time. If I try this place again in future, I’ll post an updated review.

Grace Bian

Service really matters in a restaurant, and unfortunately this experience was disappointing. When the food was served, no napkins or plates were provided. These are very basic things, and having to ask for them takes away from the dining experience. Even more frustrating, our dishes were cleared before we had actually finished eating. Good service is not just about bringing food to the table — it’s about attention, timing, and respect for the customer. Tips are usually a reflection of the overall experience, and details like these do make a difference. I hope the management can pay more attention to service standards in the future.

Jason Eng

Had the takeout lunch special for mapo tofu and I’m still sweating!! It was really good, maybe just a bit too oily. The flavors were quite satisfying and would order again (ask for less oil). Would definitely try more dishes!

Overpriced in my opinion. VERYY salty duck, they told me they add no salt, but after 3 bites, I couldn’t eat it anymore due to it being so salty. I know asian restaurants don’t prioritize service, but this place was exceptionally terrible.

We stopped for lunch. The order took a long time to arrive and the portions they give you left you hungry, thats with ordering an appetizer. Disappointing experience.

I used to come here very often with colleagues and friends. That was before covid. The new decoration was nice but it lost all its original charm. While I totally support an establish w/ over 20 years history upgrading with deco and pricing, the food quality is not matching the change. The portion of food is much smaller that how it used to be. What really gave me bad taste was the fact it charges $2 for a small bow of white rice. That just feels wrong. How can you serve Sichuan food and charge additional for white rice. I am actually really curious if they charge white rice for takeout. Anyway, the food still tastes good. my double cooked pork was more like dry sautéed pork but still flavorful. The mapo tofu is favorable but lack of the traditional minced pork. The sauce felt premade. The good news is that there are so many new Sichuan restaurants everywhere across New York from lower Manhattan, to Brooklyn, LIC, and of course queens. Unless you work in midtown and want to grab quick lunch, there is honestly no reason to come for a visit because what you pay and what you get just don't match. And, you have to pay additional $2 for each small tiny bowl of rice, yuk!