Spicy Asian - Ithaca

Stopped by for lunch on the way to a park. All of us enjoyed our food. Was as good as our old favorite local Sichuan place from Queens.

The staff was very friendly, and there were plenty of menu options overall. I would have appreciated a good 粥 (congee) or some 涼菜 (cold dishes), but perhaps there just isn’t enough demand for them here—or maybe you can request them even if they’re not on the menu? Overall, it’s a decent choice for Ithaca, but don’t expect the same variety or quality you might find in larger cities, such as Rochester’s Yummy Garden Hot Pot, which has an excellent selection!

The food was disappointing, and I wouldn't recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Chinese cuisine. We ordered the beef in hot sauce, a beef and radish casserole, and a vegetable dish. Both meat dishes were overwhelmingly salty. The beef in hot sauce was particularly disappointing, as it was nothing but salt. The casserole had decent flavors but was also excessively salty. The beef and radishes were tender, but did I mention how salty everything was? The service was minimal, which is what you typically find in similar Chinese restaurants.

It's regular American Chinese food with some additional interesting menu items. It's all prepared very well. Fresh food and friendly service.

This restaurant is a fantastic spot for Sichuan cuisine in Ithaca. I thoroughly enjoyed every dish we tried. The lamb was excellent, and the whole fish was incredibly tender. The egg drop soup was delightful, and we also had dumplings in a spicy sauce that were delicious. The stir-fried shredded potatoes were crispy and flavorful. The service was good during our visit; we went on a summer weekend evening, and the restaurant was not crowded, so the service was prompt. A note for future diners: not all staff members speak Mandarin. Our first waitress did, but the person who served our table did not. The interior of the restaurant resembles a typical Chinese eatery and offers plenty of seating. There's also a parking lot outside, which made finding a spot easy, though we visited during a less busy time.