Bold Sichuan Plates And Lighter Dim Sum In Williamsburg

Start with classic Sichuan intensity and lighter dim sum at Birds of a Feather. Signatures like soft shell crab, baby ribs, and Kung Pao chicken give a table plenty to share, then the order widens with chicken dumplings, fried rice, jasmine tea, and matcha ice cream mochi. The menu keeps nonspicy options clearly marked, which helps when one person wants heat and another wants a gentler plate.

At 191 Grand Street in Williamsburg, the warm, modern room carries the personal design choices of co-founder Yiming Wang, part of the team behind Cafe China. Doors open at noon on weekdays and 11 AM on weekends, closing between half past nine PM and half past ten PM depending on the night. Bring two appetites, order across the menu, and let the Sichuan side lead the meal while the dumplings cool things down.