"Located amongst a bunch of pasta and steak frites specialists in Hell’s Kitchen, this is a particularly exciting option for a dinner where each dish—from Sichuan classics like double-cooked pork to more playful things like pork belly on a swing—shines. With two floors (the upstairs is nicer), this third location of the Sichuan chain is slightly less impressive than its St. Marks one, but the shingled-roof, faux-village theme is intact, and cozy. Portions are generous, and you can’t go wrong with anything from the green pickled pepper frog to the mapo tofu. It works for groups, and you can make a reservation for up to nine people online." - bryan kim, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde, arden shore