Szechuan Gourmet
This Midtown spot serves fiery Sichuan classics, from spicy dry pots to a highly praised pig trotter soup.
- Mon – Thu, 11:00 – 21:30; Fri, 11:00 – 22:00; Sat, 11:30 – 22:00; Sun, 11:30 – 21:30
- $$
- 21 W 39th St
- 4.3 (1095 reviews)
Description
Tucked into Midtown near Bryant Park, Szechuan Gourmet offers a straightforward sanctuary for those seeking the bold, numbing heat of traditional Sichuan cooking. The menu covers extensive ground, featuring classic mapo tofu, customizable dry pots, and hand-pulled dan dan noodles. Regulars particularly champion the La Ma Ti Hua (a rich pig trotter soup that stands out in Manhattan) alongside well-executed staples like shrimp dumplings, roasted duck, and garlic-flecked stir-fried cabbage. It is an unpretentious, fast-paced environment where the focus stays squarely on the food, supported by attentive and accommodating service.