You Really Have to Taste This NYC Sichuan Restaurant to Believe It 😋

Drawn by its Michelin‑selected status, I visited Pepper & Ginger near Bryant Park and Times Square in Manhattan. I’d seen mixed reviews online, but after trying it myself — it was seriously flavorful! I’m not from Sichuan, so I can’t judge authenticity, but it definitely hit the spot for my personal taste. Here’s my honest take, the good and the not‑so‑good: ✅ Green Pepper & Fish Maw — packed with fragrant Sichuan peppercorn aroma, numbing and addictive! The fish maw was bouncy and plentiful (not just loaded with peppers). ✅ Mouth‑Watering Chicken — super aromatic, not overly spicy, just right for my palate. ✅ Black Truffle Egg Fried Rice — rich truffle scent, served piping hot and clearly wok‑fried fresh. Delicious! 😋 ➖ Crab Roe Tofu — just okay. The crab flavor was light; it tasted more of salted egg yolk. ➖ Hand‑Torn Cabbage — decent but not memorable. Good as a final bite to refresh the palate. Overall, a solid spot for satisfying, aromatic Sichuan‑style eats in Midtown. If you’re near Bryant Park and craving something bold and peppery, it’s worth a visit! 🥢✨ #NYCSichuan #NYCFood #PepperAndGinger #SichuanCuisine #NYCRestaurants #MichelinSelected #BryantParkEats #ChineseFoodNYC #NYCEats #SpicyFood #FoodReview #NYCLife #ManhattanEats