HUPO琥珀 | Best Szechuan Food in LIC

"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

"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

"The Deal: $30 Lunch, $30 Sunday Lunch/Brunch, $60 Dinner, $60 Sunday Dinner Eat more food in Long Island City. The neighborhood’s dining scene has been ramping up over the past few years, so it’s time you’ve checked in. For Sichuan food, like meaty mapo tofu with thick-cut scallions, go to Hupo. Unlike most on this list, their dinner deal comes with two cocktails." - bryan kim

"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

"Such a quaint setting is an apt pairing for the small, focused menu that features regional favorites like spicy mapo tofu, house-made cold noodles slicked in a sweet and spicy chili oil, as well as Chungking spicy chicken. Inspector notes: "Nothing blasts of heat here, so spice junkies are unlikely to break a sweat. Still, dishes like stewed fish fillet in hot chili soup arrive chock-full of minced garlic and channel the kind of fiery, umami-driven complexity we crave from this cuisine." - MICHELIN Guide