Z & Y Restaurant is a vibrant gem in Chinatown, serving flavorful Sichuan and Northern Chinese dishes in a cozy, bustling atmosphere that keeps diners coming back.
"Founded in 2008, this Chinatown hotspot is frequented by basketball stars and world leaders alike for its fiery Sichuan specialties. Saying this menu is “expansive” is an understatement; at last count, there were over 150 dishes, but consistent go-to favorites from fans include tongue-tingling items like the signature explosive chicken (golden fried chicken mixed with a mountain of roughly chopped Sichuan chile peppers), mapo tofu, hot chile oil-soaked fish filets, and clay pots topped with spicy shrimp." - Lena Park, Eater Staff
"Mouth-numbing wizardry via fiery flavors is going down at Z&Y in Chinatown. These Sichuan dishes demand your attention. Specialties include fish filet soaked in hot chili oil, mapo tofu with lip-tingling spice, and clay pots filled with chilis and an aquarium’s worth of shellfish. We never leave without that mapo tofu and a bowl of hot and sour soup. The snug space is málà heaven for anyone who loves a good mouth burn. And since the menu is a short novel (it would take weekly visits for a year to try every dish), you’ll be back." - julia chen 1, ricky rodriguez, lani conway
"Mouth-numbing wizardry via fiery flavors is going down at Z&Y in Chinatown. These Sichuan dishes demand your attention. Specialties include fish filet soaked in hot chili oil, mapo tofu with lip-tingling spice, and clay pots filled with chilis and an aquarium’s worth of shellfish. We never leave without that mapo tofu and a bowl of hot and sour soup. The snug space is málà heaven for anyone who loves a good mouth burn. And since the menu is a short novel (it would take weekly visits for a year to try every dish), you’ll be back." - julia chen 1, lani conway, ricky rodriguez
"Z&Y Restaurant in Chinatown is celebrating the holiday with a special menu featuring dishes such as Szechuan-style chicken, salt and pepper crab, and fish filet with flaming chile oil." - Dianne de Guzman
"Mouth-numbing wizardry via fiery flavors is going down at Z&Y in Chinatown. These Sichuan dishes demand your attention. Specialties include fish filet soaked in hot chili oil, mapo tofu with lip-tingling spice, and clay pots filled with chilis and an aquarium’s worth of shellfish. We never leave without that mapo tofu and a bowl of hot and sour soup. The snug space is málà heaven for anyone who loves a good mouth burn. And since the menu is a short novel (it would take weekly visits for a year to try every dish), you’ll be back." - Julia Chen
