I cannot wait to come eat here again! First time here and right off I loved the atmosphere, very inviting and it smelled great. We just walked in without reservations, so we had to wait for about 20 minutes. They had a little waiting room and they brought us some chai while we waited. Once our table was ready we ordered some sake and they brought hot tea. For starters we has the swing pork belly, it's beautiful and very Instagramable, but also very delicious. For mains we tried a few, first was peppercorn beef spicy, they were not kidding, spicy here is no joke! It was so hot but so delicious I couldn't stop eating it. My partner loved it as is, but I would get medium next time. Second we ordered ma-po tofu, very good, lots of flavor. Lastly we got the pineapple fried rice that came with shrimp with no spice and it was very refreshing after all the spicy food we had. Everything was amazing, my mouth is water just thinking about eating here again.

I came to Mountain house to celebrate the year of the snake on Chinese new year. I came with a group of friends. The food was delicious with a hint of spicy. We were five people so we ordered five dishes to share family style. The service was okay at the beginning it did take a little bit to get a waiter's attention since it was extremely busy on a Wednesday. The food didn't take long to arrive to the table, they became more attentive once the food arrived and we were refilled on water. We had leftovers as the food portions were plentiful. My favorite dish was the pork belly dish. I would definitely recommend mountain house for some Szechuan cuisine. 10/10 recommendation.

Originally, my family and I planned on going to nearby Che Li for dinner, but when we arrived, we were told the wait would take 2+ hours. Luckily, we rounded the corner to their sister restaurant and managed to snag a booth immediately. We ordered the swing pork belly ($14.95) to start, which ended up being one of my favorite dishes of the night. Slices of blanched pork belly and cucumber strips alternate and hang above this mildly spicy chili oil with a mound of grated garlic in the center. I found it quite refreshing (the cucumber comes in handy for later spicier dishes) and suitable for less spice-tolerant palates. We also ordered the la-zi chicken ($20.95) and the peppercorn beef ($25.95), both of which were delicious but not for the faint-hearted. In particular, I really enjoyed the peppercorn beef, but in small doses, as those Sichuan peppercorns were no joke and left me numb and drooling. We balanced the peppercorn-heavy entrées with some non-spicy crispy sizzling tofu ($19.95), grilled beef ribs ($28.95), and sautéed Chinese long beans and eggplant ($15.95). Unfortunately, I did not care for the tofu, which had a light and crispy crust but stuck to your teeth and was otherwise bland, nor the grilled beef ribs which were nothing special and quite overpriced for the portion. I did enjoy the sautéed Chinese long beans and eggplant, which had a delightful textural contrast between the crunchy beans and soft eggplant. Overall, I did enjoy most of my meal at Szechuan Mountain House and like its sister, Che Li, the menu is well thought out, the service is impeccable, and the decor is absolutely gorgeous.

The decor makes you feel like you're really in a mountain house. Stepping in, you immediately see a koi pond with large koi fish. The Swinging Pork Belly was a new dish for me as I typically don't order cold dishes. However, paired with the spicy dipping sauce below the dish, it was pretty good. I just don't think I would order it again. The Ma-Po Tofu had the perfect hint of spice. Our table also ordered some bowls of rice to pair with it, but I am not a fan of stickier, wet rice. The Golden Corn Kernels were crispy on the outside but soft and flavorful on the inside. Food was served with a large pot of tea for the table. It tasted like jasmine green tea to me, although it was a little light. The staff kindly offered to switch out our used plates for new ones mid-meal.

I've come to Szechuan Mountain House a handful of times and the food is super authentic. The interior alone is worthy of bringing my friends/family to, especially those that like spicy food. I've ordered the hanging pork belly, golden salted egg corn, la-zi chicken, shredded pork, double cooked pork belly, Szechuan stir fried noodles, and double cooked pork. My staples are the la-zi chicken and golden corn. I probably wouldn't order the pickled shredded pork or Szechuan stir fry noodles again, especially as the Szechuan noodles tasted like regular lo mein. Regardless, always a great experience coming here and trying something new!!

Szechuan Mountain House never disappoints! By far one of my favorite restaurants in NYC, and I will be returning time and time again. This time around, my partner and I ordered the country braised pork, the mapo tofu, and the snow pea leaves. The mapo tofu and snow pea leaves were perfect! The country braised pork belly was also delicious; however, I found it overly salty after a while. While it was still delicious, I probably would not order it again just out of personal preference!

SMH is becoming a top 3 go-to spot for quality Sichuan fare with a modern twist. Along with Jiang Nan, SMH offers attractive and delish dishes that pack the heat but not overwhelm you to point where you can't taste the flavors. Obviously that is just a personal preference. While most jump at the popular basics like Swing Pork Belly and Numbing Chicken, the heart of the menu is where the real fun is. Of the few times I have visited, the ma po tofu, Ma la prawns, and the Jiang Bei boiled fish are dishes I enjoy the most. The boiled fish is best served for fish eaters, but can be "fishy" for the uninitiated. SMH is also very welcoming for non-Chinese speakers as well as even this Flushing location has English speaking staff and menu so that patrons from outer boroughs or tourists can appreciate and enjoy. The staff is also very attentive and friendly. Thanks SMH for being consistently great!

Utterly obsessed with this place! Idk how many times I've eaten at Szechuan Mountain House at both the Flushing and the St Marks location. THAT's how good it is! Service is nice and attention, they will change your plates and also keep coming over to refill your napkins haha (soo necessary!!) Mala Pork Intestines: my favorite dish of theirs and a must order every visit. I know some people don't enjoy intestines but there really isn't a funky taste with this - it's deep fried, so so crispy, but the inside is mad juicy and soft too. Don't wait too long to eat this as it doesn't taste as good when it comes out pipping hot. You can ask for less spicy for this dish because the regular heat level is crazy, numbing for sure but oh so good House Chicken: their take on the "saliva" chicken, it has more of a vinegary taste than my usual places, but it's so tasty as well. Very cold chicken, not too spicy, but whatever chili oil they use is just perfection. I'd love a whole jar of their sauce Pepper Rabbit Meat: there's a lot of bones so be warned if you order this dish! It's diced very small, and stir fried with lots of peppers and some woodear mushrooms. Asked for less spicy, but the heat on this dish is no joke either omg Fried Shredded Eel: small eel pieces that's been deep fried. I enjoyed it, but honestly wouldn't even know I was eating eel unless someone told me. Just tastes like fish Qianjiang Chicken Giblets: omg this dish almost ruined my stomach that's how spicy this is! It comes on a burner that keeps this hot throughout your meal. I didn't like the konjac noodles that came with this dish, and I also would've liked more of the pickled long beans too. There is more of a gamey taste to the gizzards than what I'd like Szechuan Double Cooked Pork: sliced so thin! It's sweeter than I expected, so a bit more of the black bean taste would've been better Stir Fry Chinese Long Beans: ooh, these are good, especially fried with a little bit of spice and fatty pork bits Bamboo Grove Trio: there's house chicken, duck tongue, and bamboo shoots in this appetizer sampler, but I really only enjoyed the house chicken unfortunately