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"The LES has a new spot for dry braise abalone, mapo tofu, and other Sichuan classics. On Essex Street, Fan Szechuan has a big menu full of dishes featuring sichuan peppercorn." - will hartman
Bold Szechuan flavors, Peking duck, soup dumplings, and more
103 Essex St, New York, NY 10002 Get directions
$20–30
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