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Group-friendly destination for homey Sichuan dishes, many of which are made with chili's, and pots of tea.
What to order: Swing Pork Belly · Ma‑Po Tofu · Dumplings in Chili Oil · Cabbage & Fish SoupFrom Google Maps reviews.
Had an incredible dinner at Sichuan Mountain House! We started with the cold noodles, which were the perfect refreshing kick-off to the meal. The highlights were definitely the Mala Prawns (loved the fun gloves they provided to keep things clean!) and the Mapo Tofu, which had the perfect balance of spice and numbness. We also ordered the eggplant and green beans, which were cooked to perfection. A huge shoutout to our server, Emma. She was amazing. super friendly and gave us some fantastic recom
Great restaurant with large portions! We visited on a Thursday evening and waited about 15 minutes for a table. One quick heads-up: the food here is authentically spicy, so definitely be prepared for that Sichuan heat! We ordered a few different dishes to share. I personally didn't love the cold chicken, as it was a bit too sour for my taste. The Sichuan chicken, on the other hand, was easily my favorite! We also really enjoyed the peppercorn beef and the steamed fish. While the flavors were g
I’ve been wanting to try Mountain House in the East Village for a long time since it’s often mentioned as one of the best Chinese restaurants in NYC. While the food was good and the portions were very generous, none of the dishes we tried stood out as significantly better than other Szechuan restaurants I’ve had in the city. That said, the portion sizes are great for sharing, especially if you go with a group, and the staff was very kind and accommodating. The menu is also extensive and has a lo
From the Nov 25, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.