🌶️ NYC's Spicy Sichuan Staple | Szechuan Mountain House

Often called NYC’s most popular Sichuan restaurant, Szechuan Mountain House packs bold, numbing heat and complex flavors into every dish. Book ahead — dinner walk-ins often wait over an hour. 🌟 Must-Order Dishes: Salted Egg Yolk Corn Kernels – Crispy, savory, and addictive. Sweet & Sour Pork – Unexpectedly standout: crispy, tangy, and perfectly balanced. Spicy Beef Tongue – Thinly sliced, fragrant, and deeply seasoned. Crispy Intestine with Peppercorns – Rich, crunchy, and — best in moderation. House Special Ice Jelly – Loaded with toppings, possibly NYC’s best version. 🍜 Solid Choices: Yibin Ranmian (Spicy Noodles) – Good but not mind-blowing. Pickled Mustard Greens with Pork – Savory though a bit salty. Sour Cabbage Fish Fillet – Decent, but the pickles outshine the fish. 🥢 Skip These: Cool Noodle Jelly – Fine if you love liangfen. Hanging Pork Slices – Pretty presentation, average taste. Chongqing Spicy Chicken – Mostly dried chilies, scant meat. Consistently vibrant, spicy, and satisfying — already planning my fourth visit. 📍 Szechuan Mountain House – Manhattan, NYC 💰 $40–$50 per person #SzechuanMountainHouse #NYCSichuan #SpicyFood #NYCEats #ChineseFood #NYCRestaurants #MustTry #NYCFoodie #IcyJelly #NYCDining #BookAhead