CHILI

"Went to Chili on a recent trip to NYC. Restaurant was recommended by a family member. It’s a small place & very busy on a Friday night therefore we had to wait half an hour for a table. We were just two people & didn’t order too much food. The vegetarian dumplings were ok but our main dish, suggested by our sweet server turned out to be not so great. It was big pieces of deep fried chicken with too much salt in it. My husband & I could not eat it at all & let our server know about this issue. He was sweet to offer another dish but we declined. He then told us he’ll take it off the bill. Much appreciated. We ate the preserved vegetable fried rice, which was tasty, & left the restaurant disappointed. Next time I’m in NYC, I’ll give chili another go, take a few more people with me & try out different dishes."

"Absolutely phenomenal from start to finish. Every single thing we ordered was delicious and so flavorful. I’m very picky about my Sichuan food and Chili exceeded my expectations. Definitely try the scallion beef pancake roll and the golden corn with salted egg yolk! (But really, try everything we ordered **see photos**) Interior is such a vibe. Service is incredible. We are in love. Will definitely come back regularly."

"Absolute fire. The food, service and atmosphere were all top notch! Lucky to get a table and have such a wonderful meal. Started with the jellyfish salad and the beef tendon and they did not disappoint! Great flavors! Very nice way to start! Entrees were divine. Beef with green chilis, fish in the red stew and a cabbage hotpot. All had such great flavor profiles and varying levels for spice! Finished off with a wonderful dessert, the red wine soup! I am excited to come back again soon and try their lunch specials too!"

"Chili, not to confuse with the chain restaurant Chili’s, is an authentic Sichuan restaurant located in midtown Manhattan few blocks from the Empire State Building. Walking through those doors revealed how packed it is inside with vintage and upscale Chinese decor. Believe it or not, we’re already in the 20s but let’s take a step back into the 30s. 1930s. Beautiful vintage chandeliers, wall lights, Chinese ads, decorations, spinning fan ceilings, and friendly staffs are all over the restaurant. William served us this evening with superb hospitality. Our cocktails are eye catching and tasty. Despite being so busy, our food came out in lightning speeds. Even though Chili is both vintage and classic, they also integrated modernness into their dishes. Take a bite and you can tell all the chef cooked with care and heart. Desserts are also amazing retaining all classic flavors with a modern twist. The egg yolk bun bursts with leaky fillings so be careful. Let it cool down a bit before biting into it."

"I warmly recommend visiting what I believe is the best Chinese restaurant in Manhattan. Finally a place that serves delicious, authentic, traditional and ACTUALLY spicy food and drinks. Everything we ate was amazing (and we really ordered a lot of food), the cumin lamb was rich, hot, and packed with flavor, the fish stew was to die for (best broth I have ever had), she soup dumplings plump and juicy, and the fried rice sheer perfection. The service was impeccable and the restaurant gorgeous, I loved the old Shanghai jazz bar-inspired prints on the wall. Also, it’s the first time that I see 白酒 on the menu of a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan, which adds to the authenticity of the food served. Truly an amazing experience and I can’t wait to go back."