Lao Chengdu Spicy Food — Restaurant in New York

I came across this restaurant on my way to Tai Er Suan Cai Fish and decided to give it a try because it advertised using live fish. I specifically asked if the fish was freshly made and served whole, and they confirmed it. But in reality, the fish pieces were all broken and mushy—it was clearly not a whole live fish. Just a few days ago, I went to Lunar and Chuanyunjian, and both served whole fish completely intact!

The texture of the fish here was disappointing—soft and falling apart, not the firm, springy texture you’d expect from fresh fish. I saw the 4.7 rating on Google and thought, along with the decent decor, it would be an authentic Sichuan restaurant. But it turned out to be a big letdown. If you’re not actually serving live fish, please don’t advertise it falsely.

Also, the rice was poor quality and not tasty at all—and they even charged extra for it. Even the iced water had a weird taste. I wouldn’t recommend trying this place.

They even offered a free peanut shaved ice dessert in exchange for a 5-star Google review, which is clearly a form of incentivized rating. That’s likely how they ended up with a 4.7 rating—it’s very misleading...

Lao chengdu is for you if you are a spice lover! They have recently renovated, so the inside looks clean and modern! Our waitress was also so nice to us!

The Chongqing small noodles were spicy and numbing, but full of flavor. The portion size was also very generous!

The mao xue wang was a huge serving and smelled amazing! It was full of very authentic flavors!

The salted crispy fish were so delicious - we asked for less spice so it was not as spicy, but more salt peppery! It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside! This is definitely a must order!

The Chongqing chicken was also delicious! It was full of delicious umami flavors and had kick at the end. It looks spicy, but if you ask for less spice, it is not bad at all! Very delicious and also a must try!!

Just a warning though - if you cannot tolerate spice, you need to make sure you tell the waitress because most of the...

I visited Lao Chengdu in Flushing and it’s definitely a must-try spot for authentic Sichuan cuisine! 🔥 Every dish was packed with flavor and spice.

🐇 Spicy Rabbit with Mixed Flavors (Guaiwei Rabbit) – tender rabbit meat with a perfect balance of sour, sweet, salty, and spicy. Truly addictive.

🐟 Garlic Fish Fillets – fragrant garlic aroma with silky, tender fish fillets. So flavorful and satisfying.

🦑 Dry-Fried Shredded Squid – chewy and full of wok-fried aroma, the spice level makes it an excellent dish to go with drinks.

🍗 Pan-Fried Chicken Gizzards – crispy on the outside, chewy inside, with that bold Sichuan-style spice kick.

If you’re craving authentic Sichuan flavors in Flushing, this is the place to go. Highly recommend for spice lovers and anyone who enjoys bold,...