Hui

Delicious food with a very pleasant dining space and wonderfully inviting service. We got the Pork Belly, Fried Cumin Beef, and amazing Fish Fillet Boil in Chili. They were able to tone down the spiciness for my friends, but still kept it delicious. Will definitely come back more often.

Hui is one of my favourite Szechuan restaurants. Consistently excellent food in an unpretentious setting. What's not to love? Try their dry hot pot, stir fried green beans or potatoes!

Wow the food here is so good! This was my first dry pot (fish), and the taste was so sophisticated, -- I ordered it very mildly spicy, and the combination of the slight heat and the slight sweetness, it was just amazing. Somebody in my party can only eat bland food with no sauce or spices - this is not the restaurant for that so they only ate white rice. The service was great, available but gave us a lot of space, never pushed us to order, just so nice. The place is small to medium and very clean. They have soda although it's not on the menu. Highly recommend for authentic Chinese food!

OK, so we haven’t actually eaten at the restaurant yet. But we’ve ordered from there multiple times when I have guests in town and the food is so good when the guests return, they want to order it again. It’s also so good that we order extra just to have leftovers the next day. Best Chinese ever!

I started coming here when I discovered this restaurant in February 2023. It has become my go to Chinese restaurant whenever I’m in New York , which is often. I’ve waited a year before writing a review. They have a very friendly staff who are welcoming and always smiling. I love the whole snapper and the fried rice is the best I’ve had in the city. They also have great cocktails , especially the lychee martini All cocktails are $14. Can’t beat that anywhere in the city. The room is cozy with soft jazz playing. I have only come for the lunch but I definitely recommend for the food, drinks and great service. On a side note, I’ve noticed most of the patrons are Asians. That is always a good sign that the food is authentic. I read a review where the writer said she was hassled for a tip. I have been to the restaurant easily ten times in the last year and NEVER have been disappointed.

Decent neighborhood Chinese restaurant. Nice atmosphere and friendly service. It is authentic but not the best I’ve had. We started with a lackluster Dan Dan mien - noodles were a bit overcooked. But it improved from there - the beef with chili was nice and warming but the star of the evening for me was the pork belly and preserved vegetables - the fat from the pork adding wonderful flavor the vegetables.

I came here for lunch but ordered from the chef’s special since the lunch specials featured cliche westernized Chinese food and I was looking for more traditional sichuan cuisine. I ordered the boiled fish and it was mostly okay, and the soup dumplings were a bit too chewy compared to the great ones I’ve had in the past. Overall, decent spot if you’re nearby

I order here all the time and dine in occasionally. Everything is great - if you're a fan of spicy, the spicy dishes deliver perfectly. Go for the main dishes over the dim sum, but either way you won't be mad.

Note: Rating is for the area. Would be a 4 outside of there as it's still excellent with good quality throughout virtually all the dishes. I was at this Szechuan/Sichuan restaurant a while ago with a group as the host was going around to a couple different places and trying dishes for a reunion dinner. The staff was friendly and the food was overall very tasty being much better than expected and a whole lot better than the other Szechuan spots I've been to in the surrounding area. We soon got the Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles/Dan Dan Mian for $9.99 which were very tasty. There was a good amount of pork compared to most places, the noodles had a good chew to them, and the chili oil had both good fragrance and a kick but not too much. This was an excellent version of this dish and I would recommend it heavily. We also got some Soup Dumplings With Pork/Xiao Long Bao which came with six for $11 which I usually would not order in a Szechuan spot but these were pretty good. The meat inside was pretty flavorful and the soup had a bit of saltiness but not overly so, and they were nice and plump. The only real complaint is that the skin was a bit thick but overall, they were good and better than expected. The main reason we were here was to try their Peking Duck which is served in two ways and is either $38 for half or $76 for a whole. The first way was roasted which you find in other places and it was very solid. The meat was tender and well flavored and the skin was crispy. It wasn't as good as Golden Wuish or Jiang Nan but it was solid. The second way was in a duck soup which was lightly flavored with some goji berries and surprisingly large pieces of duck. I usually prefer the second course for this dish being salt and pepper duck bones but it's hard to complain when the portion of the soup was quite large and it is included within the pricing of said Peking duck. The Sauteed Cumin Beef for $29 was also very solid. The beef was a bit chunkier compared to normal where I usually find the pieces to be a bit thinner which added a different texture compared to normal and there was plenty of cumin. The chili flavor might have been slightly light though our host might have adjusted this. Another tasty beef dish was the Beef With Mushrooms for $25 from the house specials menu. The beef was a bit less tender but had plenty of pepper flavor and the mushrooms had a good flavor and texture. I would recommend this as well. For our Dry Pot/Mala Xiang Guo, we went with the Chicken for $21 which is the cheapest option which comes with potatoes, lotus root, onions and mushrooms. She had lowered the spice level which the restaurant definitely followed as the flavor was a tad light (which is not their fault then.) The meat was good as was the veggies and I wouldn't mind going back and getting the Dry Pot Fish Filet at normal spice. Speaking of Fish Filets, the Fish Filet With Black Pepper Sauce for $20 which came with bell peppers & onions was tasty. The sauce was flavorful and clung to the tender fish as per the other black pepper sauce with this one having a bit more corn starch likely. My least favorite meat option was the Ginger & Scallion Fish for $20 with bok choy. The portion was decent but the fish was bland but this was partially expected unfortunately. Rounding out the dishes were a few vegetarian ones. The best and a highlight in general was the Home Style Tofu for $17 which came with some vegetables in a brown sauce. The tofu had a fun texture with a firmness but also some chewiness and was cooked down nicely. The Baby Eggplant With Spicy Garlic Sauce for $17 was also solid with plenty of pieces of soft eggplant. Rounding out the dishes was the Dry Sauteed String Beans for $17 which were properly blistered and excellent as per virtually everything else. We ended the meal with Glutinous Rice Cakes With Brown Sugar which came with 4 pieces for $12. The brown sugar inside was molten and slightly sweet while the rice cakes were very lightly fried with a pleasant chewy texture. This was again tasty. I felt like I was a broken record throughout this review as I didn't have many complaints. Even for the better Szechuan spots, there's usually one or two dishes that aren't that good but for this place, the only dishes I disliked was not because they weren't prepared properly but rather the lighter expected flavors. Mid 4 for the quality throughout the meal even if there's spots in the city you can go to for better versions of some of the dishes. Would go back.

4.0 / 5.0 You can easily eat Chinese food! The lunch set is very filling and great value. It comes with rice and soup, and you can choose from three types of soup. It's great that you can also adjust the spiciness! The toilets are spacious and there are plenty of seats, so you can even bring a stroller.

Generally I love this restaurant. Lunch wonton soup sad since it's clear they've been sitting a while, so lukewarm and bloated, same w soup dumplings. Would happily order/eat everything else! Perfectly done beef/broc; pepper fish fillet.

We tried a variety of dishes including the crystal shrimp dumplings, soups, shredded spicy chicken (cold), mapo tofu, and eggplant with garlic sauce. All the dishes tasted great. I was surprised how good the dumplings were. The spice level is off the charts! If they say it's spicy, believe it! The service was unobtrusive. They didn't rush us. The restaurant atmosphere is casual and dark. This is a reasonably priced spot for lunch; if I'm in the area, I will go back.

I came here with my co workers for a staff dinner and everything was amazing and cooked to perfection. It was my first time having some of the foods and it was delicious. The lychee martini was great not too sweet. We shared everything family style and it was more than enough. Would definitely come back again!

$20 for their Kung Pao. No onions and peppers thank God. Little bit of wokhei. Only issue was the sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking and too thick and there was far too much sichuan peppercorns and not enough chilis for me (my mouth was numb for like an hour after) with that said that this is a lot closer to how this dish is supposed to be. Definitely worth it.

The food - brilliant. Spicy and flavorful, with the Sichuan peppercorn tingle I was craving. The nonstop Kenny G playing at the bar seats, not so much. 5 stars anyway.

Take-out Review Only I ordered via Grubhub and the order was ready within 10minutes! I thought that the soup dumplings were amazing in terms of the flavor, softness of the meat, and amount of soup. The filling inside falls apart and is not congealed, which tells me it's a fresh dumpling. I think the skin could be a little thinner. I also ordered the Beef w/ organic mushroom & black pepper. Every single cut of the beef was *extremely* tender and well seasoned. The mushrooms were fresh and the sauce was just right. I will definitely be ordering from here again!

Great reliable spot for quality Szechuan food, at an affordable price! I've come here a few times now for lunch, and they have the best lunch special! $12 for a full dish with many great options to choose from, as well as a soup! I got two different chicken dishes both times I've come, and both were super tasty and also perfectly cooked! The wonton soup was also very delicious! The service is very speedy, and the employees are super attentive! I would definitely come back for dinner sometime to try some other dishes!

Pretty impressed with Hui Restaurant & Bar. Wasn't expecting to find a solid Szechuan restaurant in the upper east side. The dry pots and the staple Szechuan dishes are pretty good.

Consistently great food, efficient service, and a relaxing atmosphere. Love a date night here! Get the pork soup dumplings for sure.

Stumbled in here for a last minute dinner with my husband and in laws, who are all incredibly discerning and picky about Chinese food. We walked in at 6:00pm to a lot of available tables and got to ordering right away. Clean, not too loud, and staff that are actually Chinese. I have to admit we had our judgements about Chinese food on the UES, but we were wrong to judge - the food was fantastic. Service was a little sassy, which oddly made this feel reassuringly authentic lol. We asked for items to be less spicy and the waitress sassed us with a "you're at a sichuan restaurant what did you expect," in Chinese, to which we even had to laugh - because she's correct haha We loved everything we got. - Dry sautéed string beans - Dry pot fish (the star!!! A must get) - Taiwanese three cup chicken - bamboo shoots and Chinese bacon (also very good) - Dan Dan noodles (good but too spicy for us, even at mild) A hidden gem, truly.

Seriously, I ordered from this place so frequently that I still can't believe the staff was this rude about the wrong item delivered. I placed an order online and selected hot and sour soup for the two lunch special sets. After waiting for an hour, my order was still not delivered, so I called the restaurant and checked in. I was told there was a technical issue and orders placed via yelp were not received by the kitchen. After another 20 to 25 mins, finally the order was delivered, but they gave me the wrong soup. I called the restaurant again, the staff answering my call literally acted like there was nothing he could do and he could only refund $2. When I asked to speak with the manager, he said manager was not there, and when I asked what his name was, he straight HUNG UP on me. I dialed back again and nobody answered the call. I dialed the third time and it went straight to the voice message saying no voicemail is set up. Is avoiding problem the way you handled the issues? WHAT A SHAME!

Really great for dim sum! The dry pot was delicious and spicy and the usual dim sum dishes were wonderful as well. We stayed for a few hours and the team was generous with their tea and time, letting our table of friends catch up for a few hours while continuing to serve us. Looking forward to returning for dinner sometime!

Such a great experience. Food exceptionally good and authentic. The dry pot fish and the whole sea bass were excellent.

Lunch was amazing. Very good pricing. Great ambiance and low volume jazz music. I recommend trying it. The only thing they did not have was sweet and sour ___ and mushu. :)

If you are looking for great take out Chinese in the UES, look no further. My wife and I ordered in the wonton soup, soup dumplings, vegetable spring rolls, spicy edamame, sesame chicken, and chicken with broccoli. The soup was very good, not too salty. Springs rolls were great. It was our first time trying soup dumplings and they were very good. The chicken for both dishes were very tender white meat. The sesame chicken was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. The sauce for the chicken and broccoli was delicious. Our only negative was that the spicy edamame was too spicy to where it was inedible. Overall a great spot in the area! We're excited to eat at the restaurant next time.

Beautiful environment with very affordable lunch specials . Food was delicious and decent portion size .

Hui Restaurant & Bar has earned its spot as a standby in my restaurant rotation. You'll notice this cuisine differs from local standards. The place welcomes all types of diners. The moment we were seated, every employee showed exceptional friendliness. This place should be on everyone's list.

They don't need gimmicks. The food servings are large and the service is attentive. This restaurant delivers quality service. Employees combined warm assistance with cheerful answers to inquiries. This place deserves our return.

Half the menu exists in the world of "Classic NY Chinese Takeout"; the other half is authentic Szechuan food. This duality makes it an ideal option for a Chinese restaurant: offering options for both nostalgia to the NY Jews in the area and the Chinese customers who fill up the restaurant. In both respects, the restaurant excels. The Classic NY Chinese dishes are executed very well and do not feel weighed down by excess oil usage or MSG. The Szechuan dishes aren't AS good as the best you can get in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles, but it's probably the best you can get in NY. Delivery was wicked fast and prices were incredibly reasonable. Hui is a great place to have around the corner.

Some DELICIOUS and underhyped Sichuanese food in UES! Enjoyed every dish we got here, especially the duck, which was super juicy with really crispy skin. Also great for large parties, we came with a party of 8 and it had no wait.

Friendly, great service, great food. I am an Asian vegetarian and they were very vegetarian friendly. Everything under vegetables is vegetarian they said. Also the dandan noodles are very good and can be made vegetarian. we got the spicy eggplant, mapo tofu, dandan noodles, and string beans. All very very good, though eggplant just okay. Would probably share the latter three with my partner next time. The portions are also generous so great for leftovers. Do have to pay for rice but I would definitely return back here again and bring visiting family!! Several other parties of Asians so they seem to like it too. Also it is a nice sit down place.

Great neighborhood spot for both authentic Szechuan dishes and classic Chinese-American dishes. My friend and I stopped by on a Wednesday night with no wait for a table but service was on the slower side since there were two large groups in the back. We ordered the spicy cold mung bean noodles (liang fen), mapo tofu, sautéed eggplant, and fish fillets with pickled chilis. My friend has a Chinese-leaning palate and she thought the liang fen and eggplants were too sweet but me and my American palate thought they tasted great! My favorite was the fish fillets - they were lightly crisp with a spicy and tangy flavor.

Everything I've gotten from Hui Restaurant is always delicious! My favorite dishes are the dan dan noodles (although they are pretty spicy), home style tofu, and garlic eggplant. I've tried many dishes and have not been disappointed. The dining space is standard without many frills, and dimly lit. Food tastes great in the restaurant or takeout!

I came here on a Wednesday evening and was able to sit immediately for a party of two. We ordered: Crispy cucumber- very fresh, very crispy, sauce complimented it great and there was a good size portion Cold sesame noodles- not traditional cold sesame noodles. The noodles were either lo mein or spaghetti noodles type and it had a slight sour/vinegar taste to it, not enough sesame flavor Honey spare ribs- not good. The ribs were all bone, there was no meat on the bone and the tiny bit that was there was so overcooked and dry. The sauce was so congealed, probably too much corn starch. It was like silly putty Soup dumplings- they came out nice and hot, flavor was good. The service was very good though. They were very attentive. My friend and I also felt very comfortable staying and chatting a little longer after we ate and didn't feel like we needed to rush out.

We have fallen in love with Hui Restaurant & Bar on East 70th Street between Second and First Avenues. We had a fabulous dinner, starting with cold noodles with sesame sauce , followed by whole bass steamed with ginger and scallions and ending with warm mochi served with a delicious sauce. The service was exceptional and one of the staff was so gracious and helpful, by deboning the fish and making sure that ( with her assistance) we ate all the fish, made our experience so spectacular that we've been raving about our dinner with all of our friends. We are looking forward to returning very soon!

Ambiance and service were good! Food was prepared quickly. Egg drop soup was forgettable and under salted. Moving onto the mains... I enjoyed the "homestyle tofu" which had a kick, good flavor... and the texture of the tofu was firm. Altogether good dish, but "not blow me away" good. The mochi dessert was bad (texture of the mochi was off), virtually inedible and that took it to 3/5 territory for me. Sorry Hui... maybe next time :)

Hui is one of the best Chinese restaurants in NYC. What a gem. The food is outstanding and everyone that works there is so pleasant, kind and helpful. It is also very quiet and the music is at a nice soft volume. You can also really relax and not feel rushed at all. Such a great spot and also very well priced. Can't wait to return!

Ambience: I loved the look of the restaurant. It could easily be a local date spot. Service: Service was a little spotty and confusing. We weren't sure if we were to order off the QR code or if someone was going to take our order. No one was really telling us and it took awhile for someone to come to our table. Food: The food was delicious but a little plain for my tastes. We ordered the dumplings and they tasted fresh but just needed a little more seasoning. The chow mein just felt a bit too oily to me. The pickled vegetables were really good. Overall: I'd say it's a nice place to try but just needs a little better service and sauces to go with the food.

I discovered Hui during COVID, when I was looking for restaurants in my neighborhood that were delivering during the times when dine-in was not an option due to the stay-at-home mandates. Hui delivered in every sense! The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the prices were quite reasonable. I ordered from Hui at least once every week, and had planned to visit for dine-in as soon as it was safe to do so. I have since dined in over a dozen times. The fish dishes that I relished when delivered to my doorstep are even better when served at a table at the restaurant. The gracious service makes the experience even better. Although everything I have ever had here has been tasty, I have a special preference for the fish dishes. They use flounder for the dishes that call for filets of fish and sea bass for the dishes prepared with whole fish. Among the non-seafood dishes, my favorite is the Taiwanese three-cup chicken.

I came here based off of reviews. Didn't really know what to expect as reviews can be way wrong. Anyways, went with reservations for a Saturday night. Didn't need to make it as there were tables for walk-in customers. Maybe if you have a huge party, but for four or less people, it's not something to be worried about. You may order online or through a server who comes by to your table. The service was pretty great. No complaints about that part. The food was great too. Ordered the Dan Dan noodles to start off with which was a bit spicy depending upon where you eat. If you graze the top part it isnt spicy otherwise prepare for a spice that may tickle your throat. For the main entree got a Peking Duck which came with a soup in this cauldron looking thing. This was just enough for two people. Got a bok choy dish as well. All in all there were other dishes that I would've liked to try too. I may go back if I'm ever in the area.

My friend picked this place to celebrate her special occasion. I was pleasantly surprised with the waiters, the food, and the service. We had reservations though we were a few minutes late due to walking instead of taking the subway. 2 other parties were seated only; guessing the rain kept most people indoors. It's not a huge restaurant so if all the tables are in use, it might take a while. We were seated immediately. Scan the QR code for the menu. We decided on: - Dan Dan Noodles - Peking Duck (2 styles) - buns and soup. 1) Could have used a few more buns since it only comes with 4 buns. Plenty of meats and sides - scallions and cucumbers - still left to use. 2) The soup with the duck, tofu, and green leafy vegetables was perfect. It wasn't greasy and there was plenty of soup available. Actually the waiter said it was enough food for two people. We decided to add a vegetable dish: - Baby Bok Choy with garlic - could have used a bit more garlic but that is me. Everything was delicious and just the right amount. There is 1 bathroom though the lock doesn't work too well. Might want to knock before entering.

The first time we ate here we thought we had found a great place for Chinese food. The dumplings were super and the mains we had were very good, spicy and plentiful. We recently went back and the dumplings remained excellent but we had a chicken dish in which the pieces were rather chewy. The restaurant allowed us to switch the dish for another, which was nice, but we were not altogether happy with the mains Service was quite good. Decor was typical

Very nice choice for Chinese food. Excellent service and large selection of dishes to choose from. Tasteful decor and delicious food. Several seafood specials and some daily specials as well. We enjoyed the house seafood combination in a clay pot. The shrimp steamed dumplings were a highlight. Staff cheerfully alter the level of spice to your wishes.

Really great service and terrific food! Love this spot. It has quickly become a staple for us

Great Chinese restaurant. I would come here again. Good soup. Great dumplings. Small restaurant. Good service. On site management.

Great lunch spot with great specials. Best chicken fried rice we have had in a while . Service was prompt professional and polite . Cute ambiance and very clean atmosphere. Definitely will come back Great value

Hui made a loyal customer out of me. Very nice and prompt service and clean interiors. Ordered their Saturday special that was the house duck. Think Peking duck but with buns rather than tortillas. Soft and flavorful buns with the perfect crispy and juicy duck. The star of the show that sets them apart is really the duck soup that they serve this with. I have never seen this anywhere else. That broth is so packed with flavors but all subtle and just perfect. Also ordered the cumin lamb that came highly recommended and loved it. Robust flavors and amazing taste. Saw they also have wine happy hour from 3:30-6:30p; will totally go for that from now on

Pretty bomb Chinese family style food. Everything was pretty on ping and authentic. I think their stir fries are the best from the cumin lamb to the eggplant.

This is our go to spot whenever we are craving Chinese food! Our favorite is the lo mein, fried rice and Dan Dan noodles. My husband gets the Dan Dan noodles extra spicy and wow!! Beware it is already spicy to begin with but we love the taste! The chicken lo mein is fresh and very delicious. We've also gotten the kung pao chicken the cumin chicken and spring rolls before. All are solid choices! We've eaten at the restaurant and taken it to go so many times and every time they never fail to serve yummy food!

The dry fish hotpot was superb with so much flavor and the Dan Dan noodles were very flavorful with a nice sauce as well. The service was quick and the waitress was friendly.

Chinese restaurant offering a variety of regional cuisines including sichuan, Xian, and dim sum. The 12 of us family styled so many dishes that I couldn't keep track. The meat I liked best was either pork belly or beef because it was chewy and dense with a highly flavor sauce. These might have been the most flavorful soup dumplings I've had. There were a lot of dishes I liked as well as some that were just ok, but I liked the place overall

My friends in Nyc weee super excited to take me here and I... Loved it! The ambiance is quaint and nice. Very friendly staff. And the food, delicious! Dishes we tried: dan dan noodle, cold sesame noodles, fish fillet with chili bean sauce, spicy wonton with spicy peanut sauce. Loved them all! Hit the spot! They also have a full bar. However, they had only two sake serving carafe and we were a group of 7. That was annoying.

Wonderful restaurant! Difficult to get decent chinese cuisine on the upper east side. The food here is legit and good.I always order kung pao chicken as a test. It was a very good, simply done dish. Just green onion, sauce and peanuts. When you do simple well, the rest just falls into place. Excellent!

Very good place. Nice serving. Good quality and tasty food. Kung Pao Chicken is very tasty here. Thanks

Yay for Hui!!! Hui (pronounced "hway" in Mandarin) is a 100% legit Szechuan spot with the best versions of Twice Cooked Pork, Dan Dan Noodles, and Spicy Pineapple Chicken in the area. Also, their Black Eight Jewel Rice dessert was divine with perfect sweetness and a hint of chrysanthemum! Dishes arrived beautifully and quickly. For most entrees, you can choose spice level from mild, medium, to very spicy. I chose medium for all and quite enjoyed it. Hui is the way! NOTES/TIPS: **They have a lovely interior and outdoor covered seating, awesome beats in the bathroom (wheelchair-accessible and gender-neutral), and excellent service. **For Covid Times, you need to show your vaccination card and ID or images of them as is the case in NYC. **I shared 3 entrees and a dessert with my friend and we had plenty of leftovers to take home.

Tried Hui's catering for a work event and it definitely exceeded my expectations! I grew up eating lots of Beijing and Sichuan food so I was really surprised to taste how authentic Hui's was (especially located in the UES). Their scallion pancakes were amazing!! I was so surprised at how flaky it was compared to other scallion pancakes I've had here in NYC. Although on the oilier side, it does have a strong scallion aroma! The eggplant with spicy garlic is another popular item which featured super tender eggplant pieces with lots of wood ear mushrooms. The sauce was yummy and appropriately spicy! The lamb was spicy and well-seasoned with crunchy lotus shoots. Fried vegetable spring rolls were alright/pretty standard for me. The pan fried pork buns were a little too heavy on the bun for me and wish the meat could have been juicier, but did appreciated the crispy bottom. Didn't get a chance but I definitely wnat to try their dry pot dishes (麻辣干锅)! Glad to have found a nearby place to go to when I'm craving Sichuan food!

Very, very, very bad beef don't come here I will never return unfortunately it was just not quality food despite my best hopes