CHILI

Chili is an authentic Szechuan cuisine crafted by Michelin-starred chefs. They led a Michelin-starred kitchen from 2013 to 2019.
This spot is not just about the food - it's about passion , history and incredible flavors. The cocktails and the foods here are beautifully presented. The kung fu shrimp is beyond amazing. The pickle fish stew is so flavorful.
You should also check out their truffle beef tenderloin. It was so tender.
Don't miss out the rice wine soup with its gorgeous presentation.
Make sure to book a reservation in advance because this spot is always packed!

We ordered
Spicy wonton
mouth watering chicken
Kung Fu Shrimp
Truffle beef tenderloin
Braised tofu with crab meat
Pickled fish stew
Smokey whiskey
Bubble Dream

Follow @spinx17 for more NYC food recs!

3.5 stars rounded up
After a long day getting ready to head home, we were discussing how hungry we were and as we were getting ready to head home we passed down this street where the scent of food just wafted towards it. It smelled like some really good Asian food and there was just some mention of wanting something along those lines. We saw there were two restaurants right across from each other and just tried to follow our nose to determine where the delicious smell was coming from.
We checked out the menu and Chili was the choice for the day. We were seated right away and the restaurant had a few people scattered throughout. Our waiter came over not long after. The server seemed made us feel like we needed to rush the entire time we were there. And any questions we had he said they didn't do. They weren't outlandish things either. One was can the broccoli we ordered only be lightly steamed- "We can't do that". The other was Can I have light sauce on the broccoli? "We can't do that". By the end I was very sure that it was very specifically whatever is exactly on the menu is exactly and only what they do.
I wanted to take more time to browse through the drink menu but the waiter was in such a hurry so I ordered something called a Floral Wave ($18). I don't even remember getting the drink but perhaps I did and didn't get a photo and it just wasn't memorable.
I got the Spicy Cumin Lamb: lamb with cumin, chili peppers, onion and cilantro ($30.00)- the lamb was nice on its own and the spice was good but to me the cumin overpowered everything and took away from what could have really been a delicious dish.
The other dish ordered was the Shredded Beef with Green Chili ($25). That was pretty good! Very tasty and well seasoned. We also ordered Purple Rice ($3) and Chinese Sautéed Broccoli ($18) because the entrees did not come with sides on their own. The Purple rice left much to be desired and I have had much tastier Purple rice elsewhere. Maybe it's just because this one seemed to be so overly mushy.. The broccoli was good. They seasoned it well ans it worked out as is.
The waited never bothered coming back until we flagged down someone else to get boxes to go and then he came over to give the check. I was paying for the check with my card and the other person in the party was handing the waiter a cash tip. The waiter saw the amount did not look like enough to cover the bill and started shaking his head no. I'm sure it's not because they didn't accept tips since there was a tip line on the check. Then I had to break it down that the check was being paid by card and the tip was going to be issued in cash. At that point I honesty felt like what were we even tipping for?
The positive moments here didn't outweigh the negative for me. Not a place I'd go running back to based in this experience.

It's no wonder that their chefs came from a Michelin-rated restaurant. Their dim sum, ranging from crystal shrimp to soup dumplings, fish blossom, and desserts were spot on in terms of taste, texture, and looks. In particular, my favorite was the black buns with molten egg yolks.

Service is fast, friendly, and helpful. The decor and name can be confusing given Chili sounds like the Mexican chain and Mei Li means beautiful, not spicy, in Chinese. Nonetheless, this place gets packed for lunch even on a rainy day. Park on the street or nearby ample lots to check this place out, which is to the right of the building address.

My daughter took me here and wanted to eat dinner. We waited a few min and got a table. It's a nice atmosphere inside the restaurant and full of customers. All the staff at the restaurant are pleasant and the service is good. We ordered Dan Dan Noodles, fish dish, smoked duck, and white rice.
Dan Dan noodle was good taste and the staff skillfully mixed noodles and sauce. But this noodle dish was simply just noodle and chili flavor sauce. I forgot the name of the menu, but it was a white fish dish, but it was delicious when I ate it with rice. We were disappointed that smoked duck was full of bones and small meat. We didn't enjoy it.
We want to try other dishes next time.

Super solid place! The aromaticity of the food hits you right when you walk in and the parade of dishes around you gets you excited for your meal. Every dish was well made and tasted amazing! Highlights are the crab tofu and chingking spicy chicken. Service was also very prompt, no empty water cups on the table. It's a well decorated, intimate place. Would definitely come back and try more things on the menu! Like the duck or truffle tenderloin.

Lunch takeout menu is very limited compared to the full dine-in menu. Though I could tell that the cooking was good quality, the Kung Pao chicken had cheap little crumbs of chicken and really no discernible Sichaun tingly spice. Soup was gelatinous. Glad I hedged this risk by ordering extra rice.

CHILI in New York, NY. What a vibe this place has and the food is amazing. @chilimeili has authentic Sichuan food - cooked by the chefs who received the honor of a Michelin star. Michelin star winning chef is Peter He 何少岩 has created some amazing dishes that will blow you away. This place is sexy, fun and the presentation will impress you! Insta: @thehungrysw

We are thrilled that we found this fantastic Chinese restaurant during our trip to NYC. It's a small, beautifully decorated establishment with friendly and attentive servers. The food was out of this world. I can't recommend it enough. It has been hours and we are still talking about it!

The spicy wonton soup had a unique flavor. I learned it was a Szechuan peppercorn. It sort of made my mouth tingle kind of like mint would, but there was no minty taste. I can't speak highly enough about it. Please try the spicy wonton soup if you go. We also had the Dandan noodles, cucumber salad, and the shredded pork and garlic sauce. Everything was superb. We have been here for five days and this was by far the best dinner we have had. Somehow, it was also the least expensive. Seriously, what more can you ask for? Chili deserves all the recognition it gets. For real!

Absolutely love this place. The service is great, everything is served family style and is always portioned to share. Any time I'm in the area I have to stop here for dumplings.

The interior is dark and moody and it's a great date night ambiance.

Came here on a Thursday night and my friend and I were quickly seated. The drinks look amazing here and I wanna try them next time but this time we were hungry and ordered a huge feast.

We ordered a bunch of veggie friendly items and the Sichuan cold noodle and the scallion pancake are must orders! The perfect size and so delicious. The eggplant was incredibly flavorful and garlicky but I would skip the chengdu mushroom and the mung bean noodle was just ok. Overall though delicious food and great service! Will definitely be coming back to get my spice fix!