NYC｜My Go-To Michelin Chinese Spot: Pig Trotter Soup & Tea-Smoked Duck

This place is a staple—long-running, reliable, delicious, and great value. 🥣 Pig Trotter Soup Always order this first! Tender, fall-apart trotters with soft white beans in a collagen-rich broth. Even friends who dislike gaminess love it. 💥 Spicy Chicken Generous chunks of chicken in aromatic chili oil—flavorful and satisfying. 🥢 Chicken Cold Noodles Light, refreshing, and perfectly sauced. 🐮 Stir-Fried Beef Tripe Wok hei for days—savory, spicy, and perfect with rice. 🦆 Sichuan Pepper Duck Tongue Addictively numbing and spicy—disappears way too fast! 🍗 Tea-Smoked Duck A must-order! Tender, smoky, and served with steamed buns and condiments. A whole half-duck under $30. 🍲 Hot Pot Fish with Intestine & Spicy Frog Bold, numbing, and loaded with ingredients. Even the frog is plump and well-seasoned. 🎃 Pumpkin Cake Six pieces per order—lightly sweet, crispy outside, chewy inside. 🍮 Brown Sugar Jelly Classic toppings (peanuts, raisins, haw flakes), though portion could be bigger. Whether it’s a date or a big group dinner, this place delivers. The decor is classic Sichuan style, and the menu balances authenticity with approachable options. No wonder it’s been a Bib Gourmand pick for 7 years 👏. 📍 Szechuan Gourmet 21 W 39th St, New York, NY 10018 #NYC #ChineseFood #Sichuan #MichelinBibGourmand #NYCEats #ComfortFood #NYCRestaurants #PigTrotterSoup #FoodieFinds #GoToSpot