Phone: +12123889855,+12123889755
Address: 96 Third Ave., New York 10003, 10003-5540, United States
City: New York
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 8424
"I went to this Hunan restaurant with one of my usual groups though with a different host than usual. Hunan food tends to have a sour heat to it and the rather expansive menu here appears to also include some American Chinese dishes and some of the poor reviews are regarding them so perhaps go there for Hunan food. He hadn't been here in a while and this was one of the spots he hosted. We spent maybe around 30 or 35 bucks a person or something similar for a good amount of food.We started with the Scallion Pancakes. They were alright. Could have been a bit crispier but it was OK. We also had the Ox Tongue and Tripe with Spicy Peppery Sauce or more directly translated as husband and wife slices which is one of the cheekier Chinese dish names. The sauce had a good amount of mala and I liked the texture of the offal so I would recommend it. My favorite of the smaller dishes was the Green Pepper With Preserved Egg also known as smashed chilies with century egg. I personally like century eggs a lot and it went quite well with the crunchy pepper and I'm happy that this place unlike some of the newer fancy Hunan places doesn't expect people to mash them up together themselves (even if it is fun. One of the first main dishes that arrived was the Jumbo Shrimp With Spicy Garlic Sauce. This was one of the better main dishes with pretty tender tasty shrimp though the sauce could have been a bit more flavorful. Mao's Red Braised Pork Belly was a solid version. Nicely tender pork and properly cooked down though I had definitely preferred other versions more as though I did like that the pieces were on the smaller end which made it very easy to split it. The Sauteed Lamb With Red Pepper and Cilantro was also just alright. The lamb was a bit gummy though the sour sauce definitely helped with the off texture. The Beef With Pickled Cabbage was also pretty good. The chili sauce as with the other Hunan dishes had a good little sourness to it but yet again the protein wasn't the best. Of the dishes, the weakest ones were the vegetarian ones which was surprising based on the best appetizer. The Hunan Cauliflower was bland compared to many of the other Hunan or Sichuan spots lacking texture also. The Steamed Eggplant With Salted Egg Yolk was well terrible. It wasn't properly cooked with the mixture basically falling off of the eggplant leaning it to be a salty mess which was also just not well flavored.The Hunan food here was alright. Portion sizes were plenty big but there's definitely better places for Hunan food or food from similar regions in the city. Particularly good appetizers of all things but the main dishes needed work (especially the proteins which tasted cheap or poor quality in many cases. I do wish we got a preserved pork dish to compare also."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Beef
Cold Dishes
Appetizers ( 小菜）
Noodles
Fried Rice
Alcohol (Must Be 21 To Purchase)
Chicken
Casserole
Snacks 夜市小吃
Bottle Beers And Wine
Pork And Lamb
Bottle & Draft
House Special Dishes
Side Orders
Steamed Brown Rice
Nutty and fluffy steamed brown rice, perfect as a wholesome and nutritious side for any meal.
Rice Selection
Hand-Made Noodle Bowls
Chef's Specialties
Soups
Mei Fun
Entrées
Noodles And Rice
Wines (Must Be 21 To Purchase)
Matthew
The szechuan beef was way too dry and the other dishes weren't that great either. I liked that the beers were only $5.
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Philippe
Ordered takeout, hit super hard eating some good Chinese food in the comfort of my own space. Food was great. Definitely on the pricier side but portions do not disappointFood: 5/5
Gordon
The food came quick. The rice noodles were quite a bit softer than I’m used to and seeing as it was a rice noodle dish it left something to be desired. The flavor was nice though.Food: 4/5
Fiona
The portion size of the dry hot pot is quite small and doesn’t compare well to other similar places in the city. Overall, I don’t think it’s a good value, and I won’t be ordering it again. The Michelin rating seems a bit exaggerated. View menu
Cheri
This was the worst general tsao chicken I've ever had. it was more of a sweet-and-sour than a spicy sauce Sauce looks like that duck sauce that you buy from the grocery store Chicken was tough Best part about this entire meal was the Brown rice recommend never
Michael
Ordered a general tso’s chicken for lunch. Couldn’t even eat most of it because the chicken meat was very dry and hard as a rock, indicating that the chicken was not fresh and has been refried over and over again. This is theft given the price for its quality. Stay away.Food: 1/5
O
A great restaurant for tasty Chinese food. Great menu with lots of pics. The Dan Dan noodles ? here don't really come with much meat. Mainly just the oil sauce. Fried pork belly was great. Definitely a large helping. Serving sizes here are quite large! The atmosphere is modern but somehow very small.Food: 4/5 View menu
David
I had heard great things about Hunan Bistro, but tonight was my first time ordering from them, and all three dishes were absolutely delicious. The Tangerine Chicken (number 118) was especially tasty, perfectly sweet. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable. I definitely plan to become a regular!
Kim
My standards for American Chinese food and non American Chinese food are very different. Unfortunately, given its name, I was expecting some super delicious authentic Chinese food!I got the crispy shrimp which wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing for almost 22 dollars. The Hunan beef tasted very Americanized. I should've read the menu more carefully as I'm not really a huge fan of water chestnuts. I would order from here again but with a different mindset. This was more a 3.5 than a 3!
Glenn
I went to this Hunan restaurant with one of my usual groups though with a different host than usual. Hunan food tends to have a sour heat to it and the rather expansive menu here appears to also include some American Chinese dishes and some of the poor reviews are regarding them so perhaps go there for Hunan food. He hadn't been here in a while and this was one of the spots he hosted. We spent maybe around 30 or 35 bucks a person or something similar for a good amount of food.We started with the Scallion Pancakes. They were alright. Could have been a bit crispier but it was OK. We also had the Ox Tongue and Tripe with Spicy Peppery Sauce or more directly translated as husband and wife slices... View menu
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Bistro A cozy and casual dining experience offering classic and contemporary dishes, crafted with fresh ingredients. Enjoy rich flavors and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a relaxed meal with friends or family.
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China Experience a diverse selection of traditional and modern Chinese dishes, showcasing authentic flavors and culinary artistry to delight your taste buds on an unforgettable journey through China's rich culinary landscape. View menu
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Casual Our Casual menu offers delicious comfort food for effortless dining. From juicy burgers and scrumptious sandwiches to fresh salads and hearty mains, our diverse selection provides a delightful experience for any casual outing.
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Chinese Savor the rich, authentic flavors of China with our selection of iconic dishes. From savory stir-fries to mouthwatering dim sum, each creation captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, delighting your taste buds with every bite.
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