TAI ER SICHUAN CUISINE 太二酸菜鱼 (FLUSHING)

Heard a lot of good things about this place so naturally have to try it out. Been to The Tangram numerous times so booking garage parking beforehand is very much encouraged since it was a Sunday. Free street parking is pretty much non existent if it is a Sunday and after 12 pm. Anyways we ordered the Signature Sauerkraut Fish Spicy for 2 ,Crispy Fried Pork and the Sichuan Lettuce Wrap with Pork. As for dessert I got myself the Brown Sugar Syrup Ive Jelly which I personally love!!!! The Wrap was surprisingly good with the pork being juicy and tender. The main dish being the fish dish was a tad too spicy for me. I guess I wasn't made for spicy foods. It was too spicy to really enjoy the broth. I ordered a white rice just to accommodate the broth. Otherwise it was OK. Personally I think it was a little overpriced but then again the restaurant is located within the Tangram Mall. Just so you know there are plenty of restaurants outside the mall that are walking distance.

Tai er is very much excellent. Sauerkraut fish is something new to me, however it turned out to be amazing. Everything from the signature dish turned out to be amazing. A amazing blend of soup, fish and sauerkraut. The soup was rich fatty and delicious but had nice level of peppers to keep things spicy and interesting. The fish was tender, meaty and umai. The sauerkraut as well, was amazing. I really sort of discovered it truly in the end of the dish but the fermented cabbage had unique and delicious taste, a real strong sense of fermentation. Essentially its a sour and spicy dish. It does not have the vinegar of your typical hot and sour however it doesn't not need. It works because the spice really cuts into the fat and sour, elevating the whole experience. I also got the lemonade which was a treat. It was a nice pairing to the spicy dish and fatty dish of the signature. Entering was a breeze. Ordering was a breeze via the QR code. The service was great and did speak English (which is a plus for me). The environment was nice as well, clean as whistle and fun to look but also relatively relaxing. Leaving was also great. The restaurant gives really nice take home bags and containers. You can easily over order here but honestly its worth it. I could easily taking someone who loves Chinese but has never had the sauerkraut fish before and would be blown away.

Best pickle fish I ever had! We went there for lunch, chose one of the lunch combos for two which comes with some side dishes, it was perfect portion for four of us. The fish filet and pickle vegetable were so fresh, even we got the non spicy one, it still got a perfect kick of both garlic and sour flavor. Even the rice tasted really good, definitely 100/100!

Been reading a lot of good reviews from this place. This is my second time to Tangram Mall. Had to try this place out. Ordered the spicy fish dish for two since I am with my daughters. Got the Signature Sauerkraut Spicy Fish for 2,Crispy Pork with Seaweed Flakes and the Pork Szechuan Lettuse Wrap. I especially loved the Ceispy Pork and Lettuce Wrap. Food wise is good. Price wise is a little on the expensive side.

We got the Signature Fish and it was delicious. The service is also great. We’ve been here a few times already and will definitely be back when we’re in the area in the future!

We love this place. The food were delicious, the service was great and we love the decor too. They even have kids menu

Really delicious. First time having this style of fish and we were pleasantly surprised. Reasonable prices and very large portions. Kids loved the desserts as well.

This is a really nice Chinese restaurant with lots of options and combo meals to choose from. The food is generally good, and you can tell they’re dedicated to making sure people enjoy their meals. The tea is also very good—perfect for pairing with the food. The service is warm and friendly, and it’s a great spot for families. My 18-month-old really liked the baby pasta, which is a nice touch for little ones. Overall, it’s a great place to relax and enjoy a lazy Sunday lunch with the family.

I had a wonderful time. Went for lunch alone. Got noodles which where delicious and fresh. Service outstanding Very clean franchise

Came on a Saturday and was able to get a seat for 2 right away. They want you to order your food with your phone using your mobile device but that's hard to do when service sucks in the restaurant. I had to ask them for menu's and place an order with them but they also had to use their phone to place the order for me. The portions were so tiny for the price. The food was good and tasty with a nice kick but damn the portions were tiny. Also I tried asking for the check from 3 different people and no one came. I waited 10 minutes to flag another person who had the credit card machine to have her give me my check. It was really annoying and makes me not want to come back even more.

I've been here multiple times, and each visit has been a little different. One thing I love is that you can see the kitchen from the outside, which adds to the experience. The interior is clean and modern, creating a nice atmosphere. Service-wise, it can be hit or miss--some days, they're fast and efficient, while other times, they forget dishes from set meals, requiring reminders. As for the food, it's generally very good. We've tried a variety of dishes, and most were solid. However, some items are on the pricier side, and the cost adds up quickly. That said, the Kung Pao Chicken was one of the best I've ever had--well worth the $22.99. They also offer an amazing $5 kids' meal, which includes juice, a mix of vegetables, and a choice of dumplings, spaghetti, or fried rice. Honestly, it looks so good that I'd order it for myself if I could! Their signature pickled fish is also worth trying, though it might not be for everyone's palate. Overall, the food is excellent, and if the service were more consistently good, the experience would absolutely match the price.

Came here on Father's Day as it was the only place with a short wait time (we were told 15mins wait but were seated in less than 10mins). It's located in Tangram mall, second floor. We ordered one of the combos that came with the fish stew, two rice, broccoli and wood ear mushroom, the ribs appetizer. We enjoyed the food, the ribs was sweet and sticky, the only gripe would be the portion. The shrimp with garlic and vermicelli was good. They definitely don't skimp on the garlic in it. The fish stew was unique, I've never tried sichuan fish before but I like fermented foods like kimchi, etc. so I really enjoyed the fish stew. The reason for qualifying statement is that it has that sour taste that fermented/pickled things have. It's has pickled cabbage- think Chinese equivalent of sauerkraut. I ate it all then drowned my bowl of rice in the soup and ate that too. We also had a kid's meal for my niece. It came with a toy which we weren't expecting so it was a nice surprise.

This restaurant is located on the second floor of the Tangram mall. I have passed this place multiple times and always wanted to come try. Today was finally the day! The atmosphere was open, spacious, and comfortable for seating, making it a great spot to enjoy a meal. We ordered the non-spicy sauerkraut fish for two, stir-fried beef with chili pepper combo, shrimp with vermicelli and garlic, and stir-fried broccoli. As a fish lover, I was especially impressed by the sauerkraut fish--the flavors were amazing, well-balanced, and full of depth. The shrimp was garlicky and flavorful, and the stir-fried beef had a nice kick. Everything was well-prepared and delicious. Overall, a solid spot for Sichuan cuisine, and I'd definitely come back to try more dishes!

Came back a year later and the food is still good but this time the service wasn't so great. We tried the non-spicy sour fish soup and there were add-ons that were missed. The servers weren't very friendly and we interacted with multiple servers. Pretty hit or miss and lacking care.

I've come back over and over again for Tai Er's delicious "Sauerkraut Fish". The unforgettable slurps of beautifully poached fish in a spicy, hot and sour broth. Yum! Comfortable is their dining room and efficient is their takeout orders. The one huge complaint of mine is that they have always MISSED giving our table or with my takeout orders a dish with each visit. Grrr! CHEERS!

I've walked pass this spot in the Tangram Mall soo many times and finally decided to stop by to check them out. We got the Sauerkraut Fish For Two ($50), which came with sauerkraut and radish. I'm not sure if it was supposed to come with glass noodles or that costed extra to add into it, but we were under the impression it would come with it and didn't get the noodles. Overall this was good. Definitely recommend getting the bowl of rice, which is $2 each. We also got Choy Sum with Bean Curd Salad ($8), which is a nice refreshing dish to balance out the spicy Sauerkraut Fish dish.

Knew it was expensive, but it would be nice if the food could have at least tasted expensive as well. The rice was extra pricing, on top of the already expensive Signature Sauerkraut Fish for Two ($54.99). The broth was super pungent and oily, with barely a hint of fish flavor. All I could taste was tang. Unlike other places, I had to fixate on spitting out peppercorns, which there were plenty of. The only fancy thing here was the iced water that came in a cute mug. I would hard pass here.

A testament to the growing popularity of Sichuan cuisine in the US is further exemplified with Tai Er (太二), one of China's most successful restaurant chains. Flushing becomes the second location in the country, and third overall on the continent (#1). While there are tastier options in the area, I would give Tai Er a thumbs up overall. Located inside of Tangram on the second level, Tai Er has a healthy crowd of diners practically every night. Since they don't take reservations, waits are a frequent thing here. (#2) The interior is modern all around, with clean bathrooms and large seating areas. The open kitchen has a view for the public side, so anyone can witness the prep for all dishes and witness the cauldron of hot oil hitting the food. The ambiance is as chaotic as the staff, which is often seen scrambling to deal with all the customers present (seated) and potential (waiting). Like many trendy Chinese places nowadays, ordering is done through mobile phones. The platform is geared toward Chinese speakers / writers, despite some major mistranslations on the online ordering system and some potential for mishaps in case of substitutions. Staff is present to help with this, but as always, having a Mandarin speaker or 10 will be very helpful. Their claim to fame is their take on suan cai yu (酸菜魚), which some might know as the Sichuanese style fish in pickled mustard greens to which they've dubbed "Signature sauerkraut fish". Another popular Sichuanese dish, the poached fish in hot oil (水煮魚) is also among their specialties, and served in some of the largest plate-bowls I've seen. The spice kick is not significant, at least for mala-ready tastebuds, but this is a solid output that if done consistently, is worthy of a repeat despite the overly inflated price tag of $60 per bowl. My group and I ordered several other dishes that included mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐), fuqi feipian (夫妻肺片 - couples delight?), poached sliced beef in oil (水煮牛), mouth watering chicken (口水雞), and a simple Chinese broccoli (芥藍) that was all solid. It was all very family style appropriate, with enough heat in each dish to satisfy the average spice seeker. Some other random things I loved: :: The branded mugs. There is a complimentary rose tea that is served at the end of the meal, which I appreciated. :: Shout out to all the Zojirushi rice cookers on the counter. Respect. :: The little table game everyone can shake around for a "lucky stick." This is the most Chinese thing I've seen in a while. While not everyone in my group was about it, I certainly enjoyed myself. Barring some minor service issues, the prices, and the general disorder of the place, I still think there's a lot of potential here and I can't wait to come back to try more. ___________ (#1) Arcadia, CA and Richmond, BC being the others. AKA some of the most Chinese of Chinese enclaves on the planet. (#2) Part of a larger group? Prepare to wait even longer.

It seems as sauerkraut fish is the rage in flushing these days so I decided to try out this one in Tangram. This one is apparently a chain from China and is making a debut in both California and now NYC. We were seated and offered tea and water. We were able to order everything on our phone using a QR code located on the table which I thought was super convenient. We got the fried pork, choy sum in broth, and the non spicy sauerkraut fish with added chewy wide noodles. The pork was super crispy with a light batter. The vegetable was a little bland but hey it's vegetables. The fish dish however has a SUPER flavorful broth with a deep meaty flavor that contrasted with the sour pickled vegetable. The fish was super tender and flakey and the added noodles gave it a good chewy texture. Overall I recommend trying this place out for a fancy version of the sauerkraut fish dish. I will definitely be back to try the spicy version!

This place is so so good! Don't get the spicy foods unless you can really handle it! It's located inside the beautiful, new-ish Tangram mall! Lives up to the hype for sure!

Came here on a sat night with little wait. We had several dishes and one kids meal. The restaurant is quite big and the noise level was on the quieter side with kpop songs through out the night. Wish they had bigger rice portions but they charge by the amount of rice and a full bowl is more like half a bowl. The spicy version of the fish could use some work as it has a lot of peppercorns. Service was great though, very tentative and they didnt mess anything up. My son loved the kids meal and it came with a juice box. The best dish was probably the string beans. Would come again though

My friend and I came for lunch on a Sunday; Flushing being Flushing, it was quite crowded, but fortunately we were able to get seated with a ~10 min wait time (and it's nice there are plenty of things to keep entertained with in the mall). We ordered the signature sauerkraut fish (1 person portion) to share, the stir-fried green beans, and the stir-fried pork belly sliced. The sauerkraut was not bad, but I fear it may be a bit overhyped. The fish was very tender, juicy, and very well-cooked. However, I think the overall flavour profile was a bit off. The broth was too sour - and yes, I realise that may sound silly considering it's literally 酸菜 - but it made the overall dish feel imbalanced, a bit out of sync with the spiciness and touch of savouriness of the fish and broth. Again, it was not bad by any means, but I didn't feel as though it was anything spectacular. The stir-fried green beans tasted a little bit undercooked / hard to chew, but the mildly-spicy flavour was good overall. The stir-fried pork belly slices were fantastic - flavourful and aromatic without being too salty or oily. Price point was also on the high side, we did end up having a little bit of the green beans as leftovers, but primarily I suppose it is the fish that is not the cheapest. All in all, a yummy meal, and I'd love to come back to try their other fish fillet dishes (the tomato base looked very tasty). The mapo tofu and sliced beef in chilli oil also seemed like good options for next time!

Everything was so good but some of the dishes were so spicy . If you are a fan of heat, this place will be your new favorite. This popular Chinese restaurant serves up authentic and mouthwatering Szechuan dishes that pack a serious punch. We absolutely loved the open kitchen concept--it was so cool to watch the chefs in action and see our dishes come together. Right now, they're also serving some new menu items, so it's the perfect time to check them out! We ordered : -Sauerkraut Fish for two -Stir fried pork belly slices with hot pepper -Braised Choy sum in broth -Dumplings with House sauce -Homemade Braised Beef Noodles -Chilled Mango sago cream with pamelo -Ice jelly with coconut milk Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!

Went to try their sauerkraut fish. It was pretty good. I loved having that paired with the glass noodles. But careful of those black peppercorns. Bit into one of those. The restaurant was clean and they were quick to serve us our drinks. It may be because it was busy, but it took a while for our dishes to arrive. It almost felt like they forgot to bring us a couple of our dishes. However overall a lovely experience.

No wait on a Friday night after 8pm. The restaurant has an open kitchen concept so once you walk in you can see the chefs at work. Been wanting to try the famous sour pickled fish soup. Did not disappoint. The taste was spot on and the fish was tender, smooth and delicious. We are always out the lookout for recommended dishes so we ended up ordering the stir fried beef with chili peppers. Unfortunately this was not for us. The beef was not tender and almost cut too small. The taste was overpowered by all the celery and cilantro. Would definitely come back to try other dishes. Don't forget to play the lucky fortune game on the table.

Suancai Fish is a must get here. I mean it's in the name of the restaurant and they definitely deliver. Sour, spicy, and beautifully pungent - don't expect a casual dinner experience. Get a half bowl of rice or 2 to go with the soup. It helps to balance out the stronger seasonings with the rice.

This place located inside Tangram Mall. This restaurant specializes in Sichuan cuisine, known for its spicy dishes. As someone who can't handle very spicy food, I was pleased to find a non-spicy fish soup on the menu. It was delicious! The broth and fish were exceptional, with a smooth texture complemented by tangy flavors. It comes with glass noodles in the soup which is a plus for me. The service at the restaurant was decent. However, the weak WiFi and phone signal prevented us from viewing the menu online. Thankfully, the staff kindly provided us with an iPad to browse the menu and place our order directly. It's not their fault; the building just has poor phone service. I would appreciate seeing more vegetable dishes on the menu in the future. Additionally, it would be great if they offered varying levels of spiciness so that I could enjoy some spicy options as well. Overall, the food was tasty, and I would definitely return.

Honestly, I'm struggling with the rating for this place. I had a horrible experience the first time here. Located inside Tangram, Tai Er specializes in their spicy pickled fish. Upon entering, the servers greet you with some cult-like greeting. My first time was horrendous mainly due to the service we received. We got seated and ordered via QR code menu on the table. Our food came pretty quickly so everything was fine up until then. But we realized our food came but they didn't bring us any plates. We didn't say anything when we got seated because I thought the servers would bring the utensils and everything after food comes but we finally had to flag down a waiter and asked for bowls and chopsticks. Not sure how they expected us to eat without utensils. They apologized but then took another 15 minutes to come back with plates and utensils. Then we had to flag them down again to ask for water. That took another 10 minutes. After that we started eating and decided we wanted rice so we ordered on our phones but it took another 15 minutes for someone to literally scoop a bowl of rice from the rice cooker. The whole experience got me so frustrated -- seems like the staff was just incompetent at their jobs. Not really the type of person to rate her food experience on service alone but I've never experienced service like that before. If solely from that first visit, I would've left them one star ... BUT service aside, the food is pretty damn good. I love me some spicy fish and Tai Er really do it well. I can see how their menu really offer just one type of fish broth. The broth is the best pickled fish broth I've had and nothing comes close. So of course, I keep coming back despite the lacking service here but the next few visits, the servers were a bit better -- still lacking but better. The place has an open kitchen so it's pretty cool to see the chefs prepping and making the dish. Also, their kids menu is pretty decent and affordable compared to the rest of the menu. There are also weekday special offers on the menu.

Sis in law tried this recently and wanted to go again. My initial thought was Sichuan food...what will the kid eat?! But not to worry, they have 3 different kids meals with chicken wings, chicken nuggets, fried rice or spaghetti. We came with a group of seven and they actually don't have great group seating. We ended up sitting at two 4-tops next to each other - the tables are immovable so we had to pass plates around. I ended up accidentally dropping my ceramic soup spoon in the process and they swooped in, cleaned up, and replaced my spoon before I could say sorry! Service is prompt and polite here. I loved the herbal tea they serve I didn't understand the name of the flower, but the tea was red like hibiscus but sweet and not tart! There were orange peels and I was told it's all naturally sweet. For our meal we shared a family set with the sauerkraut fish soup they are known for, a beef and celery dish, shrimp and veggie vermicelli noodles, beef fried rice, chicken wings, mapo dofu, cucumber salad, and spinach in broth. We also ordered the dandan mian. I'm not a big fan of the fish soup, but it was ok. The stand out dishes did me were the vermicelli and chicken wings because they were so flavorful. If you have a group willing, I'd recommend to try it at least once,

I'm always in Flushing but always ignore this restaurant. Maybe because I was not familiar with the dish that they are popular in. But last me and my hubby decided to try it and it really didn't disappoint. As a spicy lover myself, I loved everything! One order of the sauerkraut fish is already for 2-4 people so that's really a good deal. Make sure tl check them out!

Was strolling around flushing and came across this spot in the mall. You can smell the peppercorn right when you walk by. There's an open kitchen for you to watch the chefs at work to put together your delicious suancai yu. Super energetic staff that will greet you right when you walk in! Fish was flavorful and numbing. We ended up coming back a few days later because it was that good.

Went back the next day because it was just that good. Got it to go and it tasted fine after popping into the microwave for a little bit. Can't wait to try the tomato flavor next!

Food: Food was delicious here. We ordered the Signature Spicy Sauerkraut Fish and Mapo Tofu. The fish was fresh and very flavorful with the sour vegetable, tofu skin, and daikon. This dish can be made spicy or non-spicy. You have the option of adding a free item to the fish dish. The options for the add-on items include tofu skin, wide glass noodles, vermicelli, noodles, or bamboo shoots. You can order either a single portion or double portion of the fish dish. For two people, we ordered the single portion and the tofu which was plenty of food. Even the single portion was big enough for both of us. The mapo tofu was good but on the oilier side. The flavor was nice and very spicy, but there was a thick layer of oil on the top. The texture of the tofu was very soft and silky. Both of the dishes go very well with white rice which is two dollars per bowl. Other menu items include string beans, slices of beef and chili oil, tomato broth with sauerkraut and fish and various appetizers. Service: Service was good, even though you use the app to place your order. Staff come by frequently to refill your water, and they came to check that all of our food had arrived. Ambiance: The restaurant is located in Tangram Mall, but has many tables both for large and small groups. The restaurant is very spacious and has comfortable seating. The decor is also very modern and nice. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant!

I was excited to try the suancai fish and it was great! The fish was super soft and the broth was spicy and sour. it's their signature dish and there were a lotttt of tables that ordered it, for good reason! Their spicy beef with pepper is also popular and super spicy! Tasted spicier than the fish but also was delicious. the arctic clam with okra was fun to eat especially if you like the slimey-ness of okra and the crunch from woodear mushrooms. The glutinous rolls were perfectly soft and chewy, I had to get it since I love mochi! I liked the lemon tea with passionfruit - it wasn't too sweet and had the perfect tartness. They give you a complimentary cup of sour plum drink and it was delicious! Also a shot of yogurt which helped quench the heat from the sichuan flavors! The interior felt very modern and you scan the QR code to order (which was challenging at first with limited internet connectivity there but we managed.) the service was also very quick when we came on a Saturday afternoon. What we tried: signature sauerkraut fish (medium: 2 people) $49.99 stir fried beef with pepper $24.99 arctic surf clam with okra $16.99 egg coated glutinous rice rolls $11.99 lemon tea with passionfruit $5.99 Tsingtao beer $3.99

Good food, good ambiance, good service Taier is a solid choice for famous Sauerkraut fish. I recommend going with a group of people so it can all be shared as well as their other good dishes! The prices of some of the dishes are a bit on the higher side but it had decent flavors!

It's a chain store in China and I'm glad they have it here in flushing! The broth was super flavorful and not too oily. They have good combo meals but if you order the suancai fish alone make sure you add additional toppings like noodles or extra fish! Personally, we got the combo but everything else was not worthy of a mention.

Suancai Yu--or pickled veggies and fish soup--is one of my absolute favorite Chinese dishes. There's nothing as comforting as this soup, and that's saying something considering the hundreds of soups that exist in Chinese cuisine. I hear that Taier's founder spent a long time perfecting his soup--but if that's true, he needs to go back to the drawing board. Our soup was too salty and way too oily. And at $66 for a large bowl, that just shouldn't be the case. The other dishes were all variations of the same thing: meat/veggies mixed in mala chili oil. We got the Pig Ears in Chili Oil, the Cold Chili Chicken, and the Hot and Sour Noodles (also drowning in chili oil, though this time with black vinegar). These dishes were fine, but not particularly interesting. In fact, our most interesting dish was the Egg-Coated Glutinous Rice Rolls With Brown Sugar, which is really more of a dessert item. Props for the fermented plum tea, though--even if it was too sweet for my liking. Take note that this is yet another QR code menu restaurant--like so many modern new Chinese restaurants in the city--and while you can place your order directly through the site linked to the code, you need to flag down a live person for the bill.

Nice ambiance, great good, very fast service. Been here more than once and food has been consistently been great. Had the sour fish soup the first time and it was great, I think better than similar restaurants around (tho more expensive). They also asked the spice level we prefer which they didn't have an option when ordering through the QR code. Ordered chongqing spicy hotpot the latest time and that was great as well, but much more spicy than other places I've had this but very flavorful. Def great with a group of people

Came here with my husband and grandma to try something new but even as people who do like savoury... I thought the soup was overly salty that I couldn't stomach and finish it. However, my husband must like salt more than I do because he finished every dish and was way more satiated than I was. I did like the dan dan noodles drenched in hot chili oil and the side tofu dish. Staff were incredibly attentive and really friendly so service is an A+ I guess point is.. come here if you have a very savoury palate or else I don't think this is your cup of tea.

best sauerkrauy fish in NYC. Fish is tender and smell so good & spicy. Limited selections on menu, basically you don't have many choices other than the signature fish. not good for party more than 4 people. And the portion is small.

Yummy place! These dishes are good: Szechuan Dan Dan noodles Ice jelly with coconut milk Egg coated glutinous rice rolls with dipping brown sugar Pig ears dress with sauce Average, some ppl liked it in my group: Chongqing hot and sour noodles Spicy boneless chicken feet Suancai fish Skippable dishes: Poached sliced beef in hot chili oil Mango sago cream with pomelo Lemon tea with passion fruit Overall spicy flavor, good for sharing with a group. Put yourself on the Yelp waitlist before going!

Food I tried: * Signature suancai fish ($45.99) * Hot pepper pork belly ($22.99) * Mapo tofu ($17.99) * Choy sum with red kidney beans ($14.98) * Glutiunous rice cake w brown sugar ($5.99) * Ice jelly w coconut milk ($4.99) TaiEr is launching a new menu with the following new dishes: * Non-spicy suan cai fish (!!!) * Tomato fish fillet * Kung Pao chicken * Dumplings with house sauce (sesame/sweet chili/garlic chili) It's great news for people who cannot take spice because the signature suancai fish can be a little spicy to some (not me ). I enjoyed both my suancai fish and green pepper pork belly the most - they're my fav dishes. I've been wanting to try TaiEr since they arrived in Singapore but I didn't have the chance to since I moved to New York, so I'm glad I get to try them here. Also, note that this is an invited tasting BUT all review and rating is 100% honest and unfiltered.

Spacious and modern interior. Great service, you can order online or have a server take your order with additional napkins and chopsticks on the side of the table. The food came out quite fast. Surprisingly not as spicy as expected but was still really good. Got the tan tan noodles, saltier than preferred so mixed in a bowl of rice and it was a lot better. Sour fish bowl was for 2 ppl- they got diff sizes. Not as spicy and preferred more fish but fish was really tender. Pig ear appetizer was really good, went well with rice too! It's nice they also have interesting tea!!! There was the mandarin peel? And unsure what fruit the black thing is but was interesting and very soothing

My partner and I love suancai fish so we knew we had to try this place out when we saw it in Tangram Mall. First off, the interior of this establishment is absolutely immaculate. From the perfect shade of wood to the black chairs. Everything compliments each other nicely to give off a comfortable ambiance. Secondly, the service was fantastic. We were greeted as soon as we arrived and the staff was quick to get us seated and to explain where everything is and how to order using their QR code. Note that you'll need to toggle the language on the upper left to English because the default will be in Chinese. We ordered the spicy boneless chicken feet ($14.99) in addition to their signature suancai fish ($49.99). The spice level to the appetizer was next level which we appreciated and the boneless element made it that much more enjoyable to eat. Moving onto the main dish that we shared, we've had many variations of suncai fish before and the flavor here was more pickled and stronger compared to other places that we've been to. I was absolutely appalled to find out that this didn't come with rice when they're charging $50 for the dish already. Of course we weren't going to eat it without rice, so 2 orders of rice came out to be $4. Overall I felt like the price point is way too high to make this meal worth it. After paying for our meal after tip and tax, the total came out to be $88 which to me is a bit much for a simple dinner and knowing that there are other places which serve the same food for cheaper.

Brought my elderly to this restaurant. They complained about everything here: Pickle fish is too salty and sour. Over priced. Especially the 1/2 bowl of rice!! $1.00 Full bowl rice $2.00 How can a high end restaurant serve 1/2 bowl !! Penny nickeling here. Remember the restaurant that served 1/2 ? Lmao

Cuisine: 6 Service: 5 Decor: 8 Value: 5 Overall: 6 I really wanted to like this chain restaurant due to its popularity in China. The outside of the restaurant was cool, with a view of the entire kitchen open to the public to see how they make their signature dish. Unfortunately, once inside, the food and service definitely didn't live up to the expectations in my head. First of all, get there early if you have a big group or you may wait quite a while. Knowing this, one of my friends (six of us) got there around 6:45pm to put down our names on their Yelp waitlist. We were told it would be about 30 mins wait, but did not get properly seated till 8:20pm. At least the host was apologetic and trying to do his best to accommodate us. However, once we were seated, we found the service to be very subpar. Part of that reason is that you order your food through the QR code on the table. Funny enough, there were two codes and neither of them were labeled. I had no problem reading Chinese, but the rest of the table staring at the menu simply left the ordering to me. We found out later that the other code at the opposite end of the table was in English. Lol As for what's available, I did like that it was not too complicated and somewhat limited, which allowed us to try most of the menu on our first visit. Here are what I had ordered in details below. APPETIZERS: 1. Cold Spicy Chicken (7/10) - chicken was ok. sauce meh 2. Beef Shank (6/10) - meats were fine, sauce too sweet 3.Pig Ear in Chili Sauce (7/10) - again sauce on sweet side 4. Braised Baby Cabbage (5/10) - just okay, bland 5. Broccoli w/ Soy Sauce - (5/10) nothing special, pricey Note: Some apps were deceiving in size because they prop up the main part of the dish with lots of onions underneath that is hidden in the chili oil. ENTREES: 1. Suancai & Fish For 3-4 People (7/10) - Only enough for 3-4 if you are ordering other apps or entrees. Somewhat pricey at $69.99 compared to their local competitors. With that said, it was the best dish of the night. The fish was extremely tender; however, the soup lacked umami since it was quite sour, hence I prefer the version at Fish With You slightly better. 2. Poached Sliced Beef in Hot Chili Oil (5/10) - The beef was very tender, but pieces were oversized and lacked any real beef taste. Flavors were oaky, but nothing special. There are way better versions at other Flushing Szechuan restaurants, so don't bother. 3. Beef & Blood in Chili Oil (5/10) - There is no beef in here, just a poor translation. What you'll find is beef innards and pork blood in dish, along with SPAM, lotus roots, and bean sprouts. To enjoy this entree is to love all forms of texture, and it's not for everyone. Once more, skip this dish since there are way better versions around Flushing. 4. Mapo Tofu w/ Pork Tendon (6/10) - Interesting combination that I have never seen before, but this dish definitely did not have the characteristics of mapo tofu. The flavor was not as silky, spicy and numbing as it should have been. Go try the one at Szechuan Opera nearby. Other than their signature fish soup, all the entrees were quite disappointing. Though my cousin told me to try their Dan Dan Noodles next time, which means I'll be back at least one more time. Going back to service, we didn't get any water on the table until I got up to find a server and requested it after all the apps and one entree already landed on our table. Also, one of the entrees we ordered never came. As we were finishing our meal, I finally asked as we were told that it was sold out. It would have been nice to have been told without asking. Btw, pricing is high, but I guess that's expected inside Tangram. If you're looking for similar food for a decent price, then don't come here. You can find better quality Szechuan cuisine around Flushing for equal or less money.

This place is ALL over China right now. I must've seen this chain in every single shopping center in both Shanghai and Beijing when I was overseas for vacation this summer. We never tried it over there but decided to give it a shot here. Get here early (for now). The line opens up about 30 mins before seating and they can probably seat the first 20-25 parties without a wait. If not, you'll be waiting at least another 30-45 minutes to eat. The space is new and the staff here has everything down to a science. From seating to ordering to how fast the food comes out, this place reminds me of what the dining experience in China is like - fast, friendly and efficient. The signature dish is really good - deep and pungent broth, lots of fresh fish cooked fresh, hard to miss. The chicken wings are also surprisingly good too. Prices are reasonable - 70 bucks for the large which feeds 3-4. Cabbage in chicken broth was also an excellent pairing with the spicy fish. Really enjoyed this meal although the hype right now is overboard. Solid meal if you love Sichuan food. Thumbs up.

Food is savory with decent portions and their combo specials are great for groups. Service is prompt and staff are accommodating. Casual ambiance and maybe loud for some people but it was a good dining experience with friends.

Get the fish and a bowl of rice and you will leave with a very satisfied belly. The dish is full of flavor and spice and just makes you keep going for more. The wait used to be very long but the hype seems to have slow down and you can easily grab a seat now.

This place is so cute ! The mall is cute itself and this restaurant leaves you a lot of ways to help yourself. The food was interesting and good. I've never tried it before but it didn't disappoint. The service was good as well, I would come to try more things on their menu.

Pretty good chain from China. They specialize in sauerkraut fish and now lets you control the spice level which is good. When they first opened they only had the spicy option which wasn't really good for anyone who couldn't handle spice. The waitstaff is always super nice and service is quick!

Pretty decent flavors here. When it first opened there was more fishes in the big dish. As they are opened longer not as many pieces anymore. But it's still not bad place to come for food. Ambiance is fine. The service is sometimes not that good. Hard to catch the staff to get the check. The food comes out fast when you order on their app via the QR code.

We came here twice and we enjoyed both visits.The decor here is fun and clean. The servers are very polite and each had cute personalized vests. The food is pricy but delicious. We had to get their fish which had pickled veges with it, it is fragrant and sour more than spicy which I liked. We tried some cold dishes: pig ear and fuqi feipian. Both were very good, they pair very well with rice. Our next visit we wanted to try something different so we got this chingqing style boiled blood curd, it is definitely more spicy than their dish dish but still very good. This dish would not be good for people who doesn't like organ meat though. This time they also gave complimentary yogurt shots which will help take the spice, so don't be like me and shot it on the beginning.

I think the food is great, the seating is fun, and the price is affected. The waiters are amicable. I don't understand why people give such harsh review for this place. Solid weekend hang out place.

Tried it for the first time and was pleasantly pleased! The service is great, very accommodating for children. They also had a $5 kids meal that had a really great portion and very well balanced as it included veggies proteins and carbs. The fish is sooooooo good, order a side of rice and eat it with the soup, it's amazing!! I also really enjoyed the Dan Dan noodle as well. The place is very nicely decorated.

This place is amazing as is the mall it's in. Make sure to leave time to explore the mall and leave room for dessert. The specialty of the house - the sour cabbage fish soup - did not disappoint. We got the small and it was more than enough for the two of us. We ordered a mapo tofu dish that we had to take home barely touched. The space is cute, the service is sweet and the experience overall was lovely. We went on a weekday afternoon so it was probably way quieter than in the evenings and weekends but that will no doubt have its own charm. Highly recommend

Food and service was both very good. We got there about 40 min before they were closing which I don't recommend people. The kitchen closes 30 min beforehand. If you do, you need to order everything! Drinks also. You can't add on anymore once the kitchen is closed. I couldn't even get another beer. Food was very tasty but warning, it is very very oily. But everything was very flavorful and delicious. Again very oily! My stomach was not used to that much oil.