Sauerkraut Fish

So my wife and I took a chance at this spot last minute and had never heard of or had sauerkraut fish before—and praise the Lord that we did, because it was the most pleasant of surprises. The staff was warm and welcoming, and helped us order and decide on all the add ons for their signature dish. We got the regular, which had no chili pepper icon on the menu, which we found out doesn't mean that it's not going to be spicy. It was still spicy, so keep that in mind of you have low spice tolerance! As a Filipino, the dish itself reminded me of sinigang, but a much better and more flavorful version. I definitely prefer this dish over it 1000%. It has that savory tanginess that paired well with the spiciness of the dish. It had a very homey feel and vibe to it. We shared the single serve combo, which had more than enough for the both of us. It had plenty of fish, which was super tender and pleasant to bite into. We each got a bowl of rice, which also somehow tasted really good even though it was just white rice. I am not usually a soup person, but this has made the sparse list of soups that I actually enjoy and would order again. Aside from the fish, we got the cabbage, bean curd, and enokki mushroom add ons, which all paired well with the dish. I definitely recommend giving this place a shot especially if you've never had sauerkraut fish before. I'm willing to bet you'll love it as well!

It’s the attention to details that really sold me on this place! Everything especially the fish is fresh, well cooked and super flavorful. HUGE portion, the owner is super nice and kinda look like my dad(? Lol) Love this place will def come back.. * When I saw the rice I knew this is gonna be good. It’s shinny and plump, the owner told me they only use the best jasmine rice from Thailand.

Very impressed with their sauerkraut fish. We’ve come here twice now, and I think this place has a really good balance of flavour and a decent amount of fish and toppings. The fish has very good texture as well. We have only tried the original spicy flavour (golden soup, I believe?) and it is tangy, spicy, and just really hits the spot for me. We got the combos each time, and the value is okay. While the main dish is really wonderful, the portions of the side dishes were quite small. I wish they were just a little bigger. Each time I felt like I left just barely full, so maybe order another dish if you are feeling extra hungry. This place is definitely pricier than some other sauerkraut fish places we’ve been to in NYC, but it is also our favourite so far.

Had a really comforting and authentic dinner here! My parents and I especially loved the soup (golden soup) and the wood ear side dish. The snakefish portion was generous and really tender. Service was very attentive and friendly as well 🥹

I would recommend signature fish stew and the beef braised noodles. Each dish was very flavorful up and the side dishes with the fungus and the cucumbers. The chicken was incredible too, but please be cautious of the spice! I would definitely come back again!

The food was great! Very authentic and delicious sauerkraut fish, mapo tofu, beef & ox tripe in chili sauce, and ice jelly.

The fish is so delicious! Visited here at Thursday lunch time, the environment was nice and the dish was huge!!! Very tangy and crunchy fish slices in the soup, I love the sourness of the sauerkrauts in the soup, so umami, will come back next time with a friend. I almost cannot finish the plate!!!

Spicy and delicious! We ordered the Sichuan green pepper fish bowl, which the waiter warned us was their most spicy dish. It did not disappoint! The 2-3 person serving was just about enough for two people. Recommend the cold tofu add-on as it really soaks up the flavours of the broth.

Side note: They are also here under https://www.yelp.com/biz/mr-fish-new-york-2 Possibly Mr. Fish should be added to their name Tl;dr version: If you are here solely and want a smaller meal, it's a better deal at Nai. If you want a bigger portion with better soup or if you are here with multiple people and want small plates, go here instead. I was at this restaurant also listed as Mr. Fish a little while back for dinner. As they had just opened 2 weeks prior, it was 12% off if you paid cash or posted an image. This is one of the many recent spots serving Suan Cai Yu/酸菜鱼/sour vegetable fish such as Nai Brothers and Fish With You in Flushing. By comparison to Mr. Fish, the prices are a good amount higher but the portions are a lot larger with the one person combo being $25.99 (which also comes with rice) and a choice of three toppings with there being another 10 or so topping choices if you order online. I hope they add a lunch deal version of their signature as currently it's more standard Szechuan options. Also, they only use the pricier snakehead fish instead of giving a choice between snakehead and sole. The people inside were friendly and it was well air conditioned. I ordered the combo for one which comes with your choice of soup and went with the for $12.95 with sole which is alternatively $15.95 for snakehead fish. The combos come with a choice of three small plates if two or more order which is a plus but not if you are here solely. I ordered it as spicy with tofu skin, enoki mushrooms, and black fungus with the other option being listed as vermicelli (with there also being more options online as noted such as quail eggs.) The soup was stronger flavored than Nai though not as spicy as some other Szechuan places though this however might be since I didn't get their signature spicy version. My favorite of the add-ons was the tofu sheets as it absorbed the flavor well as expected but the enoki and black fungus/wood ear had good texture. The fish was good and plentiful with a nice texture and there was plenty of it. The mustard greens were cooked nicely as were the other leafier greens. Overall, I preferred it over Nai and don't mind the stipend as I got a lot of leftovers.

pretty solid spot for Chinese-style sauerkraut fish! it's especially good in the winter, but enjoyable in the summer as the restaurant also runs air conditioning. I was surprised by how fast and friendly the service is -- you can chat in Chinese or in English with the servers. I got the original spicy, which has a good amount of heat. They're also running a 12% promo, where you get a discount for leaving a Google Review or paying in cash. The portion size is quite large for one person (though it is a little pricey) so I ended up taking most of my food to-go. I also felt like they gave only a few of the complimentary add-ons like the enoki mushroom. I do recommend going in a group or with friends and getting other dishes, as it can be a lot of the same flavor if you just do the fish... It's clean inside and there's plenty of seating including tables for larger groups (5+).

Amazzzzzing food. Get the signature fish dish! We also got the chongqing chicken - 10/10!!! No regerts

My friends and I were waiting for a nearby reservation when this place caught our eye so we decided to try it. We were not particularly hungry and ended up trying two different fish soups (each was portioned for one person). The portions ended up being massive and we probably could have just shared one fish soup. Both came out quickly and were super flavorful. They are definitely on the salty side and I did add some water to my bowl at one point just to balance it out a bit but overall, it was super delicious. The broth is salty, punchy, sour, and complex. The fish was perfectly tender and cooked. We love the different side items that we could choose to go in the soup. Even as leftovers, the soup was delicious. Service was quick. Highly recommend and cannot wait to come back.

Enjoyable meal at this location. We tried the Hell's Kitchen location and thought this might b good too. Very satisfying!

YUM!!!!! I don't like Sakuraut so I opted for the spicy broth and it was delicious. The fish texture is so tender and I wanted to have more after I was done. Very hearty meal and would def come back

Had the sauerkraut fish soup because why not. It was saltier and spicier than it was sour. But still delicious. Not to say HUGE fit a group of 4. Waiter was great and added more soup base for us. Side dishes were a nice touch. We also got a beef and brocolli dish which part of our group really enjoyed. The dragon dumplings (not sure what were made of) was meh. Will come back again to dry the frog soup.

Stumbled upon this place on a rainy day craving brothy food. It's a laid back and comfortable environment for a meal and the soup had good flavor. Not too spicy but I'm sure you can ask for extra hot if you like spice!

Nice and quick service, the sauerkraut fish was a nice late evening meal. The combos and dishes are good for groups to share, family style. They also have individual options such as noodles and individual portion sauerkraut fish.

very clean and sleek interior. I went with my friend around 3pm, so it was pretty empty since we avoided the lunch rush. We got the 2-3 people portion (48$) of the tomato sour soup fish with lotus root and enoki mushrooms. It also comes with sides so we got the garlic cucumber and the chengdu bean jelly noodle. Our favorite part of the dish was the lotus root. It was cooked so perfectly. The flavor of the tomato broth was a little sweet and sour (strong tomato taste). The combo also came with two bowl of rice. The portion size was super filling and couldn't finish so we ended up taking the rest home. Overall amazing food and experience. Would come back again.

really good Chinese food, good variety, good price. favorite dish is the soup dumplings. Thai ice tea also good.

Unique, delicious, and super authentic. Great service. Decor suffers from that top ceiling lighting you find in a lot of places. Food came out fast and was really tasty. Great soup to help get through a bad cold!

So glad I tried this restaurant! The sauerkraut fish was authentic and flavorful, portions were generous, and the service was warm and attentive. Definitely coming back!

The fish sauerkraut dish is amazing!! Super fresh and is the perfect bowl of goodness either on a sunny day or to cozy up in the rain. My go to spot!

Yummy Szechuan food! Signature sauerkraut fish (spicy) was just right for me - could drink the broth. I also liked the cucumber salad - very garlicky!

This place serves one of the best sauerkraut fish I've ever had! The broth is flavorful and perfectly balanced between sour and spicy, and the fish is fresh and tender. On top of that, the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portion size. Highly recommend if you're craving authentic Chinese comfort food. Will definitely be coming back!

As a Chinese I highly recommend this place!! The flip is so savory and fish is so fresh!!

Love this place. Soup is delicious. I got their original and golden soup on two different occasions, a little bit of a kick for both. Service is attentive and nice. Will definitely be coming back.

very good taste service is fast The environment is very clean and quiet Really nice experience

Golden Soup... One spoonful and I was hooked. Just like its name, it's pure gold in a bowl! The broth is rich and smooth, with a perfect balance of flavors. I can't believe I only just discovered this place--but I'm already looking forward to coming back. The cozy yet stylish atmosphere and the warm, friendly service made the whole experience even better. This spot is a hidden gem--highly recommend! 金汤）真的让我一口就爱上了。就像它的名字一样，简直是碗里的黄金！汤头浓郁顺口，食材搭配恰到好处。现在才发现这家店真的有点可惜，以后一定会常来！环境温馨又有格调，服务也特别贴心，让整顿饭吃得很舒服。这绝对是一家值得推荐的宝藏餐厅！

The food was fresh and delicious, the service was top notch. Very friendly staff! The ambiance is nice and relaxing. Very clean. Definitely recommend!

Delicious dinner. Very authentic food and great owners. Fish was fresh and everything was well priced!

Delicious! We ordered two things (fish in broth and chongqing chicken) and both were great. We will definitely come back!

Nice new addition to the EV. Food was great and something we haven't really come across before. Would recommend!

Good was very good and great portion - got the combo for 2-3 people with the signature fish and everyone was full with leftovers

Trying the golden soup version. Food is still very good. Will return again to try other dishes

Delicious food! Nice atmosphere, clean and bright and great service and lots of options, especially for beef and fish lovers

The food was great! We got the sauerkraut fish in golden soup, it was perfect spicy for me! Service was top notch, they were so friendly and helpful also lovely space

The sauerkraut fish was both fresh and tasty! If you like Sichuan food, their signature dish really hits the spot. Don't sleep on the crispy pork either which is fried with Sichuan peppercorn to a golden crisp, a delightful appetizer.

Delicious! Fish was super fresh, the combo portion is generous and the service was great!

Loved the ambience, super friendly staff and very clean environment. They said they recently opened, loving their stuff so far.

Very delicious sauerkraut fish, if you love fresh water fish. Good service and clean dinning environment.

Great food! Great service, quick and good AC so you're not sweating on a hot day. Would come back, especially for lunch.

Very happy about the food here!! Price is fair too!! Two of us got so full about $40!! Def worth coming back!!

Great value for price! Combo for two was very filling. Definitely a great casual place.

Yummy soup and sides! Large menu of options- ranging from main dishes (soups/flavors) with sides and other Chinese dishes

very nice cuisine, newly open but popular, worth a try! The service is satisfying. newly decorated,

Great food and service! The portion sizes are reasonable and it is super flavorful! I would definitely come back again!

Very interesting menu and very good food with nice sweet staff. I would certainly recommend it.

Sauerkraut fish with lotus root, rice and cabbage hit the spot on a rainy day. Service was attentive with the water re-fill. Caters to any spice level. Lunch special offers a diverse menu. Wi-Fi helped since the subway seems to have no Wi-Fi.

Really enjoyed the food, the portions were very generous. We ordered for 2-3 people and were full when we finished.

Not for me but is very popular among Chinese/Asians in the neighborhood. There was not really sauerkraut in the soup but I'm told it's another word to indicate kimchi. I don't really know. But it is popular so people obviously like it - except I didn't. Try it and decide for yourself.

Got the combo for 3-4 people (the golden sour fish soup) and crispy pork appetizer. It was amazing!

The fish here is really good. The fish is fresh and the broth is flavorful. Nice place!

Had the Sauerkraut fish soup with rice, was amazing. Great atmosphere, would recommend and come again.

Loved the fish! Very satisfied with the food found it very savory. Highly recommended this Johnson

New spot just opened last few weeks it looks like. The food is very unique and fresh. We ordered the flagship fish dish for 2 and the portion size was quite large for us. We got the spicy pickled version and it came with several small dishes. You could tell it was good quality fish and freshly prepared. Service was also pretty good, and the place is not too large but quite cosy.

Delicious!! If you're craving authentic spicy Sichuan peppercorn fish, drop whatever you're doing and come here. Incredible food and family owned with great service. The owners are so nice. Up there with Sichuan Mountain House fighting for best fish in the city.

This was my first time doing takeout from this new business. I was pleasantly impressed by the kung pao chicken as I understand their main focus is on seafood. The brown sauce had a nice balance between savory, garlic, and spicy notes. It seemed to be better quality chicken than other restaurants I've tried as well. I look forward to coming back for more. Well done!