"Full of hanging lanterns and wooden lattices, Hupo is a welcoming restaurant with the most extensive Sichuan menu of any Chinese spot in the neighborhood. You’ll find things like cumin lamb, mala dry pots, and mapo tofu topped with a handful of ground Sichuan peppercorn. Stop by with a date or a group for casual dinner and drinks—there’s a full bar, and with two dinings rooms, it’s easy to get a table." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, sonal shah, molly fitzpatrick
"The Deal: $30 Lunch, $60 Dinner Head to Hupo in Long Island City for quality Sichuan food like scallops with ma-la beef, spicy XO scallops, and fish with pickled peppers. Unlike most on this list, their dinner deal comes with wine and a cocktail." - bryan kim
"Hupo in Long Island City serves Sichuan food that compares with some of the best dishes in Flushing and Lower Manhattan. Full of hanging lanterns and wooden lattices, the welcoming restaurant is our go-to spot in the area for cumin lamb, mala dry pots, and mapo tofu topped with a handful of ground Sichuan peppercorn. Stop by with a date or a group for casual dinner and drinks—there’s a full bar, and with two dinings rooms, it’s easy to get a table." - neha talreja, hannah albertine, diana kuan, molly fitzpatrick
"This Long Island City restaurant’s mapo tofu stands out partly because of its accessories. For instance, Hupo tops its mapo tofu with a small handful of ground Szechuan peppercorns, like a dollop of whipped cream on a sundae. We suggest thoroughly mixing in the peppercorns and digging for bites involving scallions. Also, Hupo’s excessively thick-cut scallions add a brightness that’s so often missing in sub-par mapo tofu." - hannah albertine
"In Long Island City, order from Hupo. It’s a Sichuan spot where you can get some wontons, double-cooked pork, and a whole fish in a soup with chilis and Sichuan peppercorns. They also have snow pea shoots and green beans, in case you've forgotten what it’s like to eat something that’s a vivid shade of green. Just call them at 718-255-6722 for pickup, or check out their website for delivery options." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine
