At Szechuan Mountain House in Allston, diners can dive into a vibrant and upscale Sichuan experience, feasting on dishes like la-zi chicken and visually stunning swing pork belly, all amidst a beautifully designed setting that invites you to savor each spicy bite.
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"A recent addition to Allston, Szechuan Mountain House is an upscale Sichuan restaurant that hits all the right notes, from the tingling la-zi chicken to the savory, collagen-rich pig trotter soup. There are no reservations needed, but there may be a line on busy nights, as it’s been quite popular since its opening last fall." - Erika Adams, Karen Wilber
"The long-awaited opening of Szechuan Mountain House in late 2023 marked the completion of a year of high-caliber arrivals from New York, right after the Blue Ribbon Brasserie debut in Fenway. It successfully employs a format combining reimagined Sichuan cuisine with sleek interior design, supported by an eclectic yet thoughtful menu that showcases the Southwestern province’s diverse range of flavors, from mouth-numbingly spicy ma-la frog to umami-rich savory sliced pork belly with chili garlic sauce." - Nathan Tavares, Valerie Li Stack, Eater Staff
"This fan-favorite Sichuan restaurant got its start a decade ago in New York City’s East Village. Years later, it’s a transcontinental hit: The restaurant has two locations in New York, a Los Angeles spot, and, as of the past fall, a new outpost in Boston’s Allston neighborhood. The photogenic swing pork belly dish is a staple starter; from there, the menu sings with meat, seafood, and vegetables that are painstakingly braised and marinated in the tingly, complex peppercorn sauces and chilis that the region is famous for." - Erika Adams, Nathan Tavares
"The New York City location of this Allston Szechuan spot is an institution, and it’s one of the few transplant restaurants in Boston we’re actually excited about. Their swinging pork belly dish has mandolined strips of meat and cucumber draped over a wooden stand, with the whole thing dangling above a bowl of garlic and chili oil. Once it arrives at your table, it’ll first get your attention for presentation, and then for being your new favorite way to eat pork belly. Order that, the pepper lover chicken that has some decent spice without setting your tongue on fire, and a couple of other plates to celebrate crushing the first half of the workweek. " - tanya edwards
"A recent addition to Allston, Szechuan Mountain House is an upscale Sichuan restaurant that hits all the right notes, from the tingling la-zi chicken to the savory, collagen-rich pig trotter soup. There are no reservations but be prepared to wait in line at this one, as it’s been quite popular since its opening last fall." - Erika Adams, Karen Wilber
